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A101.4 Fireground Operations (09/01/2016)* Flashcards

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Fire attack should be closely coordinated with:

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Ventilation

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

This IMS assignment will normally be assumed by the captain or company officer performing Outside truck work

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Outside Division

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

While using the backup line to protect firefighters egress, High priority should be given to protecting:

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Interior stairways, especially when search crews are above the fire floor without a hose line

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

All firefighting operations and emergency scene operations shall be conducted under the direction of an _____________ _______________?

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Incident Commander

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

When would a blitz attack not be appropriate (3)?

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  1. An interior attack on an incipient fire can be made safely
  2. The rescue of a victim would be negatively impacted
  3. The location of the fire is unknown
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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

A utility apparatus that carries specialized rescue tools and equipment and is staffed with 4 members who maintain advanced levels of training and expertise in technical rescue disciplines:

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Rescue Unit

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

A subset of a single company comprised of 2 or more individuals who have been assigned a common task, are in communication with each other, coordinate their activities as a work group and support the safety of one another:

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Team

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Fire flow is the:

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Expected maximum amount of water (stated in gpm) needed to supply the various nozzles required to control and extinguish any given fire problem

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Any structure with evidence of fire upon arrival of AFD shall consider this in regard to water supply:

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A minimum of 2 separate water scources

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

We risk nothing…

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To save nothing

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

When assigning divisions, the sides of the building a divided in a __________ direction starting with the ________ side of the building:

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  • Clockwise
  • Address
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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

When dividing an incident scene by means other than starting at the address side, _________ ___________ should never be used to avoid confusion.

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Compass directions

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Groups are responsible for:

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Specific tactical functions

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

It is good practice to place the aerial so as to access:

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more than one side

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The rapid mental evaluation of factors that affect an incident. Continuous process.

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Size-up

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

A possible disadvantage to an indirect fog attack is:

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The close proximity to the fire and the subsequent generation of large volumes of steam

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

These (3) benchmarks should be reported by command to dispatch to indicate progress of the Incident stabilization Incident priority:

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  1. Fire knocked down
  2. Fire under control
  3. Fire extinguished
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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Points of reference from which measurement toward the achievement of the incident priorities can be made:

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Benchmarks

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

All Fire ground operations will be conducted under an?

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Incident Management System (ICS)

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

When requesting a multiple alarm, command should announce:

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The incident base and/or staging area location, and ensure companies responding are provided their response location on the alternate radio channel

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

NIMS recognizes these 3 designations to denote fire ground work groups:

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  1. Branch
  2. Division
  3. Group
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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

This IMS assignment will normally be assumed by the captain or company officer performing inside truck work:

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Inside Division

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

A quint should position so that ___ tactical functions can be accomplished?

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2

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

When utilizing the combination attack, you can apply the fire stream to the burning material as well as the upper atmosphere by moving the fire stream in these patterns:

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Z, T, or clockwise O

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

What color is the command post beacon?

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Green

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Basements should be designated as __________, and numbered ___________ for additional levels below grade beginning with _____________ __:

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  • Subdivisions
  • Downward
  • Subdivision 1
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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

A hot lap should be performed using a ______?

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TIC

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Heavy black smoke, smoke tunneling, and a rapid in rush of air may indicate a __________ __________ fire?

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ventilation controlled

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Fire load consists of:

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The combustible structural elements and the combustible contents subject to a single fire loss

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

A technique that compares the relative risk associated with a particular strategy or tactic with the expected gain or benefit of employing such a strategy or tactic:

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Risk/benefit analysis

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The fire ground tactics of Forcible entry, Horizontal ventilation, primary search, checking for fire extension, and salvage. May be performed by any company:

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Inside Truck Work

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The 1000/1000 rule is:

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When supplying 1000 gpm or greater, or when the attack engine is 1000 feet from the hydrant or greater, a pumping app should be placed at the hydrant to relay pump

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

__________ attack is often employed when a large flow is required to counteract the high gas output of burning solid materials, thus cooling the major source of combustible gas production:

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Direct attack

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

A fog or “power cone” should never be used for blitz attack due to:

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The negative impact it will have on the flow path of the fire, forcing the smoke and heat to move toward the interior of the structure.

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

In investigation mode, the 2nd in aerial app should initially:

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standby at a location where they could re-position if needed.

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

________ zones should be considered when positioning apparatus:

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Colapse

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The tactical functions of Outside truck work, exposure protection, water supply, RIC, and defensive operations readiness are performed in this area:

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Outside Division

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

What are the (5) Tactical/Task benchmarks that should be communicated:

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  1. Assumption or acknowledgment of assignment
  2. Completion of assignment
  3. Inability to complete assignment
  4. Any significant delay in completing assignment
  5. The need for more resources to complete an assignment.
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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The RIC is responsible for:

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Monitoring the fire ground for firefighter safety and performing proactive functions to reduce risk to firefighters

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

What is it called when an engine lays hose from the scene to a hydrant?

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Reverse lay

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

These benchmarks should be reported by command to dispatch to indicate progress of the property conservation Incident priority:

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Salvage complete

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

All personnel (including staff personnel) responding on a multiple alarm must check in at the:

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CP or staging, unless already given an assignment from command

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

In defensive mode, the first pumping app and first aerial app will respond to the scene and:

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begin exterior operations

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

__________ attack could involve ricocheting a solid or straight stream of water off an object (wall, ceiling and furnishings) onto the seat of the fire or superheated area above a fire:

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Direct attack

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Divisions may be assigned to ________ or _________ geographic areas.

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Vertical or horizontal

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Search should begin in areas where victims are most likely located such as these 3 areas:

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  1. Bedrooms
  2. Hallways
  3. Near windows and doors
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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

List the (3) incident priorities in order by priority.

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  1. Life Safety
  2. Incident Stabalization
  3. Property Conservation
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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The 2nd arriving aerial app captain on scene of a defensive fire will normally be assigned the division:

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at the rear of the structure

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Later arriving aerial apparatus should consider positioning for?

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exposure protection and possible aerial use

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

A team must have a radio and a ________ _________ given by the officer?

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Radio designation (Q27 Salvage team, Q3 search team)

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Strategies and tactics should be designed with the __________ ___________ as the overall focus for the emergency operation?

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Incident Priorities

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Proper ventilation is often most easily achieved by:

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PPV

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The first captain on scene of an offensive fire attack will ensure that these (4) primary functions are assigned:

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  1. Fire attack
  2. Backup
  3. Inside Truck Work
  4. Water Supply
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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Considering resources during multiple alarms, when should another alarm be called?

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When the last pumping app is committed

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

A Team of at least 2 firefighters who are in the same level of protective equipment as the fire attack team, who have deployed a backup hose line, and are in position to provide protection and/or rescue a downed firefighter:

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Backup Team

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

In defensive mode, position apparatus outside of the _______ ________ before LDH lines are laid and charged:

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collapse zones

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The fire flow formula is:

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The area involved (length x width) divided by 3, multiplied by the number of floors

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Using a solid or straight stream to quickly knock down a fire from the exterior prior to an interior attack:

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Blitz Attack

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

In all cases, the water sources must be able to provide:

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The fire flow needed to extinguish the fire

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Water supply shall be adequate enough to meet the expected:

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Fire flow required

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Having the mechanical ability, equipment, and personnel required for a tactical function:

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Apparatus Capability

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

If a hose line that was deployed as the backup line is used for any other reason:

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Command must be notified and another line should be deployed as the backup

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Most structure fires will be in a ____________ controlled state when firefighters arrive on scene?

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Ventilation

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

To maximize a hydrant:

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Place a 2 1/2 gate valve on the hydrant

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

In order for a blitz attack to work effectively, the volume of water delivered must:

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supply greater cooling capacity than the amount of heat the fire is generating.

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

We risk a little, within a structured plan…

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to save savable property

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Primary search includes searching for both:

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  1. Victims
  2. Fire extension
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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

In defensive mode, the 2nd Aerial and rescue should:

A

Stand by and await orders from command

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

When blitz attack is used, the mode of operation is normally considered to be:

A

Offensive mode

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

In Offensive mode, The first in pumping app and first arriving Ladder/Quint/Rescue should initially:

A
  • Respond to the scene
  • conduct sizeup
  • perform blitz if timely
  • determine ventilation method
  • establish proper flow paths
  • begin interior operations
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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

This attack is a blend of the direct and indirect fire attack methods, with firefighters applying water to both the fuel and the atmosphere of the room:

A

Combination attack

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The first-in Company Officer is responsible for providing an initial radio report of:

A

size-up conditions

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Internal areas (inside the structure) can be designated using:

A

Division plus the number of the floor. (Ex. Division 6= Sixth floor)

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

When laddering the building, and a full search of a room cannot be completed, a sweep of this area should be performed as a minimum:

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Under the windowsill

75
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

This mode of operation is primarily characterized by exterior activities to confine and extinguish the fire, which are not necessarily passive but designed to minimize risk to personnel:

A

Defensive operations

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The ______ ________ is the subject matter expert on utility control and should be consulted for additional info:

A

Rescue specialist

77
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Ensure that ventilation is:

A

Coordinated with fire attack

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Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

NIMS uses ________ for geographic areas and _______ for specific functions:

A
  • Division
  • Group
79
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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The fire ground tactics of Laddering, Horizontal and vertical ventilation, additional forcible entry, utility control, and salvage. May be performed by any company:

A

Outside Truck Work

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The methods (ways of delivery) used to employ a blitz attack include:

A
  • Deck gun
  • Rapid attack monitor
  • Pre-connected hose line
  • Bundle
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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The main reason for the 2nd pumping app to respond directly to the scene is to:

A

position the backup team early in the incident

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Fire load is usually expressed in terms of:

A

Weight of the combustible material per square foot of floor space

83
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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The first captain on scene of a defensive fire will ensure that these primary tactical functions are assigned:

A

exposure protection water supply

84
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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The second in engine should position to:

A

to transfer tank water to the first pumper and to be used as the dedicated RIC engine

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

__________ attack with straight or solid streams may also be effective where reach is a primary consideration:

A

Direct attack

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

In the Offensive mode, the 2nd arriving pumping app should initially:

A

Respond to the scene, deploy 2nd hoseline, prepare for backup

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

___________ attack is used when a room is in post flashover conditions, with flames fully encompassing the room and obscuring the seat of the fire:

A

Combination attack

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

This attack is used when firefighters can locate and direct the fire stream on the seat of the fire:

A

Direct attack

89
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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

To place an apparatus at a designated location, perform any needed activities associated with standing by at a location and maintain a state of readiness until an assignment is recieved:

A

Standby

90
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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The 3rd and 4th engine should position:

A

At a hydrant and report their location to command

91
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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

It is good practice to spot the aerial __________ structures if positioning for exposure protection:

A

Between

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The first arriving aerial app captain on scene of a defensive fire will normally be assigned the division:

A

In front of the structure

93
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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

When laddering a building for secondary means of egress, put the ladders with the tips:

A

Just above the windowsill to allow for the easiest and quickest exit for firefighters

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

When dividing an incident scene by a means other than starting at the address side, a ________ __ ________ that is easily seen should be used:

A

Point of referrence

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

_________ Occurs when a structure fire’s growth is limited by the available oxygen?

A

Ventilation controlled fire state

96
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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Size-up should address the following 3 basic questions:

A
  1. What do I have?
  2. Where is it going?
  3. What can I do to control it?
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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The initial size-up radio report should contain these 5 elements:

A
  1. Assumption of command
  2. Announcement of fireground channel
  3. Summary of current conditions
  4. Current actions being taken
  5. Directions for incoming companies
98
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Outside the fire area of the structure:

A

Outside Division

99
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

What are each objective of the acronym RECEOVS?

A

Rescue

Exposure

Confinement

Extinguishment

Overhaul

Ventilation

Salvage

100
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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The outside captain should direct these operations:

A

outside truck work

exposure protection

water supply

RIC

Defensive operations readiness

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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

A blitz attack is appropriate when:

A
  1. Visible flames or heavy black smoke venting
  2. Resources do not allow 2 in 2 out
  3. The time to prepare for fire attack will allow the fire to:
    a. Reach a ventilation controlled state
    b. Reach Flashover
    c. Extend into uninvolved rooms
    d. Extend to structural components
    e. Extend to exposures
102
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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Defensive strategies should focus on:

A

personnel safety and incident stabilization

103
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

A team must be given a _______ level assignment only?

A

Task

104
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

______________ __________ Type of command that may be utilized during multi-agency/multi-jurisdictional incidents:

A

Unified Command

105
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The fire load it the:

A

Expected maximum amount of combustible material in a single fire area

106
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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

In order for a combination attack to work, the fire stream must:

A

Penetrate the flames and heat to reach the burning material and be either a solid, straight stream, or fog less than 30 degrees

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Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Groups are not limited to specific:

A

Geographic areas

108
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Who shall ensure the incident is adequately divided and that division supervisors are assigned?

A

Incident Commander and/or the Operations chief

109
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

What must be identified before any roof operations are undertaken for vertical ventilation?

A

The roof type and condition

110
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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The primary goal of a blitz attack is to:

A

Hold the fire in check so that interior attack can be made under more tenable conditions

111
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

All personnel with functional area responsibilities will wear:

A

Incident identification vests

112
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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Where should the first pumping apparatus should position:

A

completely past the attack entrance

113
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

What are the modes of operation at a fire?

A

Investigative (Although not a traditional mode)

Offensive

Defensive

Transitional

114
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[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The secondary reason for the 2nd pumping app to respond directly to the scene is to:

A

setup as dedicated RIC engine

115
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Position ground ladders at a ________ degree angle:

A

60 degree

116
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

When protecting exposures, crews assigned to guard against fire extension via a partition wall or fire wall shall not abandon their position unless:

A

They are relieved or the area becomes untenable. If it is untenable, command must be notified

117
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Firefighters should place these over the top rung and hung into the window to help identify an exit:

A

A light stick or box light

118
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The preferred method of sizing-up an emergency scene is to perform a _________ _________?

A

Hot Lap

119
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

In defensive mode, the 2nd in pumping app should respond to the scene and:

A

prepare to establish a large flow water supply

120
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Operations that are conducted as the incident strategy is switched from offensive to defensive or defensive to offensive operations:

A

Transitional mode

121
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

What (4) factors should BCs take into consideration when establishing the command post?

A

wind direction

topography

ease of being located

weather protection

122
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

A rescue arriving on scene after inside truck has been assigned will report on scene and:

A

stand by for assignment

123
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

When assigning division/group responsibilities, the Ops chief of command should:

A

Brief the division/group supervisor on the goals of the operation and the specific objectives to accomplish in that division of group and ensure that the division/group officer is aware of the resources assigned. The supervisor should also be assigned a radio designation

124
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Pre-connected hose lines are an effective tool for:

A

Quick fire attack immediately effect rescue Protect a means of egress Protect exposures

125
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

All multiple alarm incidents should have a __________ _____________ as the incident commander?

A

Chief Officer

126
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

When controlling utilities, water should be turned off if it:

A

Is causing additional property damage

127
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Hose line selection should be adequate for the particular strategy and tactic. For a hose line to be considered adequate, it must have:

A

the length and flow capabilities that are required

128
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

When protecting exposures, streams should be flowed:

A

Directly onto the exposure cooling the surface

129
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

These (5) benchmarks should be reported by command to dispatch to indicate progress of the (Firefighter) Life Safety Incident priority:

A
  1. Outside team is established
  2. Entry size-up
  3. Backup team is established and their location
  4. RIC is established and their location
  5. Safety Officer is assigned and the name of the person
130
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Companies should “_________ for _________” as necessary while searching?

A

Vent for life

131
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

For each exposure, add ___% of the calculated fire flow to the fire flow, and includes this area as an exposure:

A

25% includes the exposed floor above the fire that is not involved

132
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The first due aerial apparatus should position for?

A

Position ladder for rescue

133
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

This mode of operation is characterized by an aggressive interior attack:

A

Offensive

134
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

In defensive mode, what tactics that may require entry into the structure?

A

VEIS Cut-off line placement

135
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

When is the only time interior operations can begin without 2 in 2 out?

A

In the immediate need for rescue

136
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The path between an inlet opening and an exhaust opening that allows the movement of heat and smoke from a higher pressure are within a fire area towards lower pressure areas accessible via doors, windows and other openings:

A

Flow Path

137
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

During defensive operations, special consideration should be given to keep personnel out of:

A

collapse zones

138
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The tactical functions of fire attack, inside truck work, backup lines, overhaul, and secondary search are performed in this area.

A

Inside Division

139
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The minimum amount of the sides of a building including the fire side that should be observed for an accurate size-up:

A

3

140
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

When switching water sources, be sure to notify:

A

Command

141
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Incidents should be _____________ divided as early in the incident as possible?

A

geographically

142
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Incident identification vests are located:

A

In all BC vehicles

143
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Other options as opposed to entering a ventilation controlled fire include:

A

Different Entry point

Additional venting

Cooling with fire streams from a safe location

144
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

These (2) benchmarks should be reported by command to dispatch to indicate progress of the (Civilian) Life Safety Incident priority:

A
  1. Primary search complete
  2. Secondary Search complete
145
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The 2nd in engine driver can help connect the fire attack engine to a hydrant instead of transferring the tank if the location of the hydrant is _________ feet away or less?

A

50

146
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

In Investigation mode, who will initially report to the scene to investigate?

A

First pumping apparatus

First Aerial

Rescue

BC

147
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

In investigative mode, the 2nd in pumping app should initially:

A

Respond to the scene to establish backup

148
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

What kind of apparatus should always be held in reserve at a major incident?

A

Pumping apparatus

149
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

This info is used by the officer to measure task progress?

A

Task benchmark Info

150
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

An advantage of the indirect fog attack is:

A

The lessened property damage from excessive water and the preservation of the scene for investigative purposes

151
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The _________ attack is a common method typically utilized in smaller enclosed compartment fires and should only be utilized when no firefighters or civilians are present in the compartment:

A

Indirect attack

152
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The water group supervisor is responsible for determining:

A

The water source and supply method

153
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

__________ are major components within the operations section, established when the number of groups/divisions exceed the recommended span of control:

A

Branches

154
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Conduct the search of victims beginning at the:

A

Place of most danger and moving toward a means of safe egress

155
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

A vehicle equipped with an aerial ladder or platform:

A

Aerial Apparatus

156
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

At a defensive fire, achieving the necessary ______ _____ is a high priority?

A

Fire flow

157
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The (3) most widely used methods of fire attack and water application with a hand line are:

A
  1. Direct attack
  2. Indirect attack
  3. Combinataion attack
158
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

What does NIMS stand for:

A

National Incident Management System

159
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

A backup hose line should be deployed to the:

A

Same entrance that the fire attack team entered and positioned to best protect the fire attack team, usually just outside of the IDLH

160
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

A disadvantage of a direct attack is:

A

The possibility of increased property damage from excessive water and stream pressure damage.

161
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Division Inside the fire area of the structure:

A

Inside Division

162
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

We risk a lot, within a structured plan…

A

to save a savable life

163
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

According to Texas law, and AFD policy, whenever an offensive attack is made on an interior structure fire:

A

Two firefighters must remain outside of the IDLH atmosphere and monitor the firefighters inside the structure

164
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

Examples of water sources include:

A

Hydrants

Pumping apparatus water tanks

static sources like lakes or ponds

165
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

This attack is most often accomplished utilizing a fog pattern directed into an area of super-heated gases and smoke above the fire:

A

Indirect attack

166
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

The blitz attack should no longer be used when:

A

interior attack is intitiated

167
Q

[A101.4 Fireground Operations]

A _____ shall be conducted anytime an incident strategy goes from offensive to defensive mode?

A

PAR

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