406 Structure Fire

Question 1

Pump or aerial operators working within the hot zone, outside of the involved structure, shall don PPE with the following being optional:

Answer 1

Gloves
SCBA
face piece

Question 2

First arriving apparatus

Command shall be established and an initial report with the information below transmitted per SOG 403

Answer 2

• Unit identification on scene
• Building description ( occupancy, size, construction )
• obvious conditions and initial tactics
• Fire classification
• Radio destination “command”
• hydrant location

Question 3

All apparatus arriving at a structure fire in a complex shall announce __________ for the benefit of other responding units

Answer 3

“On scene in the complex”

Question 4

Position engine with the following in mind

Hot, fucking, old, lady’s, lie

Answer 4

Hose deployment 
Fire intensity
Overhead wires
Location of fire
Ladder company access

Question 5

Approach the scene only as far as the closest hydrant. Confirm that the hydrant is operational, and the flow is sufficient. Immediately report this to Command.

Answer 5

Second arriving engine

Question 6

Approach the scene only as far as the next closest hydrant.

Answer 6

Third arriving engine

Question 7

Used when an engine/squad is instructed to “lay out” from a hydrant

Answer 7

Single 5” hose

Question 8

This hose is preferable where maximum volume is needed but hard suction hose is impractical. 

Answer 8

6” soft hose hook up

Question 9

hose will provide the most volume from a hydrant.

Answer 9

6” hard suction hose

Question 10

This method uses two sections of 5”hose (or one 6” or one 5”)

Answer 10

Full hydrant connection

Question 11

All structure fires require at least ____ squad assigned as RIT

Answer 11

One

Question 12

First arriving ladder

•Proceed to an advantageous Location near the affected area of the involved address

Position the ladder with the following in mind

(A,E,I,O,W)

Answer 12

Aerial placement 
Intended use
Expected progression of the fire
Width needed for jack deployment 
Overhead wires

Question 13

Who will identify a rehab area and transmit that location to command

Answer 13

First arriving rescue

Question 14

Who will, Proceed directly to the scene and place their apparatus in a location that will provide unobstructed egress for patient transport while not impending placement or operations of suppression companies

Answer 14

First arriving rescue

Question 15

Returning takers to service

Tankers can return to service prior to arrival if any of the following circumstances exist:



Answer 15

• there is a confirmed, working fire hydrant within 1000 feet of the involved structure
• The fire is extinguished prior to the arrival of the tanker
• there is no fire present

When a tanker shuttle is implemented, the tanker can return to service when the shuttle is complete, and the fire is extinguished.

Question 16

First arriving Suppression Chief

Answer 16

Assume command

Question 17

Second arriving Suppression Chief

Answer 17

Counsel with the IC

Assume position of incident safety officer unless directed otherwise by command

Question 18

Who will assist the IC with any necessary incident control activities. May be assigned control of a geographic or task oriented sector by the IC 

Answer 18

Additional suppression Chief

Question 19

These situations generally require investigation by the first arriving unit. The company officer can go with a company to check the situation while utilizing a portable radio to continue command. The company officer will direct incoming units to stage.

Answer 19

Nothing showing

Question 20

These situations require immediate action to stabilize the situation

Answer 20

Fast attack

Question 21

These situations, by virtue of their size or complexity, require a strong, direct overall command from the outset

Answer 21

Command

Question 22

Both of the following Shell signal evacuation orders:

Answer 22

An order given over the radio evacuate!

Repetitive blast of the Apparatus airhorn