6. Tactics

Question 1

In some cases,____ of the fire must be initiated prior to search and rescue efforts for the sake of firefighter and occupant safety.

Answer 1

Confinement

P229

Question 2

This type of search method is effective when entering the structure from a normal ingress such as the door and the structure is compartmentalized into small rooms.

Systematic pattern

Requires the least amount of training

Answer 2

General/traditional search

P233

Question 3

This method can be utilized when entering the structure from any location, and will allow the search team to move directly to the areas of the highest risk more quickly.

Answer 3

Oriented search

P232

Question 4

Includes fire fighting operations required to prevent fire from extending from the area of involvement to uninvolved areas or structures.

Answer 4

Confinement

P235

Question 5

Direct attack on the fire using a solid or straight stream water or foam most efficiently on____.

Answer 5

Fuel controlled fires

P241

Question 6

And indirect attacked on the fire using a straight or fog stream uses water most efficiently on____.

Answer 6

Ventilation controlled fires

P242

Question 7

The primary fuel within these types of fires are the fire gases that the combustion process inside a department produces.

Answer 7

Ventilation controlled fires

P242

Question 8

Can be considered gas cooling is performed on the interior of the structure.

Answer 8

Indirect attack

P242

Question 9

And indirect attack can be considered ____if performed beginning on the exterior.

Answer 9

Transitional

P242

Question 10

Not a fire extinguisher method but is a way of reducing heat release from the hot gas later.

Answer 10

Gas cooling

P242

Question 11

This technique is affective when faced with a shield and fire.

Answer 11

Gas cooling

P242

Question 12

In this situation, you cannot apply water directly onto the following material without entering the room and working under the hot gas later

Answer 12

Shielded fire

P242

Question 13

_____ adds the cooling effect of an indirect attack to the suppression effect of a direct attack.

Answer 13

Combination attack

P242

Question 14

Limits the potential for rapid fire behavior changes within the flow path as the crews advance from the exterior to the interior of the structure.

Answer 14

Transitional attack

P243

Question 15

Positive pressure fans are most effective on fires _____.

Answer 15

Confined to a compartment

P245

Question 16

Requesting additional personnel to replace initial assignment units, also known as____.

Answer 16

Fire Detail

P253

Question 17

Works with the buoyancy of heated smoke to clear a structure of smoke and gases.

Answer 17

Natural vertical ventilation

P263

Question 18

The intent is to increase the pressure higher than the exterior of the structure, not higher than the fire can produce.

Answer 18

Positive pressure ventilation (PPV)

P265

Question 19

The most important aspect of tactical ventilation in a high-rise buildings is the ability confine the fire to its compartment for floor origin. This task is accomplished through_____.

Answer 19

Door control

P271