7-Ops-1.3 Flashcards
According to the BFES Operations manual, What is the definition of an Incident Action Plan (IAP), according to the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA)?
A. A verbal strategy for managing emergencies.
B. A written or unwritten plan for managing emergencies.
C. A detailed report after an incident.
D. A checklist for first responders.
B
Every emergency incident requires an Incident Action Plan (IAP). The International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) defines an incident action plan as a written or unwritten plan for managing the emergency.
According to the BFES Operations manual, When the initial Incident Commander (IC) is in Fast Attack Position or Investigative Position, how are incident action plans typically formulated?
A. By the Incident Command Team.
B. Through dispatch communication.
C. Written down in detail.
D. Mentally within the first few moments of arriving at the incident.
D
When the initial IC (Captain) is in Fast Attack Position or Investigative Position, incident action plans are often not written down. Usually, they are mentally formulated by the initial Incident Commander within the first few moments of arriving at an incident
According to the BFES Operations manual, In which situations should Static Command be considered for an incident?
A. Small-scale incidents.
B. Large-scale or complex incidents.
C. Investigative incidents.
D. Fast Attack Position incidents.
B
Static Command should be considered by the initial IC at a large-scale or complex incidents. The incident action plan in Static Command should always be in written form.
According to the BFES Operations manual, What is the recommended format for an incident action plan when in Static Command at a large-scale incident?
A. Verbal communication.
B. Mental formulation.
C. Always in written form.
D. Written form only for specific incidents.
C
Static Command should be considered by the initial IC at a large-scale or complex incidents. The incident action plan in Static Command should always be in written form.
According to the BFES Operations manual, When utilizing CP208 at a large-scale incident, where should the Incident Action Plan be documented?
A. On a tablet.
B. In the Incident Commander’s memory.
C. On a whiteboard for reference/revision.
D. Only in the tactical worksheet.
C
At large-scale incident where CP208 is being utilized, the IAP should in written form on a whiteboard where the Incident Command Team can reference/revise it throughout the duration of the incident
According to the BFES Operations manual, At what point should benchmarks be recorded during an incident?
A. Every ten minutes when prompted by communications
B. As soon as they are achieved.
C. Every hour.
D. When requested by the Incident Commander.
B
As benchmarks are achieved, they shall be recorded by dispatch and on the tactical worksheet if the IC is in Static Command.
According to the BFES Operations manual, What is the purpose of the tactical worksheet in the Incident Action Plan?
A. To record only benchmarks.
B. To organize information for decision-making.
C. To replace written incident action plans.
D. To serve as a checklist for responders.
B
The foundation for the plan is the tactical worksheet used to record and organize information about the incident for decision-making purposes. As benchmarks are achieved, they shall be recorded by dispatch and on the tactical worksheet if the IC is in Static Command.
According to the BFES Operations manual, What does RECEO-VS stand for in the context of formulating an Incident Action Plan?
A. Rescue, Evacuate, Contain, Evaluate, Organize - Visualize, Supervise. B. Rescue, Exposures, Confinement, Extinguishment, Overhaul- Ventilation, Salvage. C. Rapid, Extinguishment, Coordinate, Evacuate, Overhaul- Visualize, Supervise. D. Recognize, Evaluate, Control, Extinguishment, Oversee - Visualize, Supervise
B
RECEO - VS is:
* Rescue
* Exposures
* Confinement
* Extinguishment
* Overhaul
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* Ventilation
* Salvage
According to the BFES Operations manual, What is the purpose of conducting a size-up during firefighting operations?
a. To locate the fire
b. To identify the flow path
c. To obtain information for forming an Incident Action Plan
d. To cool the space from the safest location
C
Size Up
Size-up must occur at every fire. Information obtained during the size-up (e.g. rescues, weather, fire location, structure, available resources, etc.) will allow the IC to form an Incident Action Plan, which shall be communicated to all incoming crews.
According to the BFES Operations manual, What is the responsibility of first arriving officers/incident commanders during size-up?
a. Extinguish the fire
b. Obtaining a 360
c. Conduct salvage operations
d. Identify the flow path
B
Thus first arriving officers/incident commanders are responsible for obtaining a 360 of the structure involved. Where impractical because of building size or obstructions, the incident commander should delegate other arriving units to view parts of the structure remaining unseen.
According to the BFES Operations manual, What tool is recommended to be ready for the initial 360 of the structure during size-up?
a. Hose reel
b. Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC)
c. Fire extinguisher
d. Halligan bar
B
The location and extent of the fire in the building must be determined. Officers should use all means available to make this determination. As such, Thermal Imaging Cameras (TICs) should be booted prior to arrival and at the ready for the initial 360 of the structure. The location and extent of the fire as well as current conditions will dictate the best location to attack the fire
According to the BFES Operations manual, What is the primary goal in the “Cool the Space from the Safest Location” step?
a. Extinguish the fire
b. Reduce the thermal threat to firefighters and potential occupants
c. Identify the flow path
d. Conduct salvage operations
B
Cool the Space from the Safest Location
Given information obtained during the size-up, locating the fire and identifying the flow path, the incident commander will determine if high heat conditions exist inside the structure. When high heat conditions are present, the incident commander will determine the safest and most direct way to apply water to either the superheated space, or directly on the fire when possible. The primary goal in this step is to reduce the thermal threat to firefighters and potential occupants as soon as reasonably possible
According to the BFES Operations manual, When should salvage operations begin according to SLICE-RS?
a. After extinguishing the fire
b. Before size-up
c. During the “Cool the Space from the Safest Location” step
d. While preforming assigned tasks
D
Salvage
Salvage operations should be conducted in accordance with BFES training. Protecting property is an important mandate of any fire service. All crews should consider salvage operations when performing their assigned tasks. (i.e. firefighters should use compartmentalization to control fire spread and smoke whenever possible). Fire personnel should adopt an empathetic attitude when performing salvage and place themselves in the position of the homeowner or tenant whose belongings may be lost forever. Salvage operations should begin in the unit of origin and move to other units affected.
According to the BFES Operations manual, What is the highest tactical priority in SLICE-RS?
a. Salvage
b. Extinguish the fire
c. Size-up
d. Rescue
D
Rescue
As life safety is the highest tactical priority, rescue shall always take precedence over all other fireground operations. The incident commander must determine the best course of action in order to ensure the best outcome for occupants based on the “Survival Profile”. The incident commander should consider the potential for rescues at all times
According to the BFES Operations manual, In RECEO-VS, what does the “R” stand for?
a. Rescue
b. Reconnaissance
c. Rehabilitation
d. Removal
A
Rescue
The Incident Commander must determine if there is:
* People visibly endangered
* People reported to be missing or trapped
* Potential for people to be endangered
