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Question 1

Right of Entry

Answer 1

During an emergency, fire has the right to enter and remain on premises. Once control has been relinquished, FD needs to have permission from owner, a warrant, or exigent circumstances

Question 2

Search and Seizure

Answer 2

Fire scene investigation. The person must have the right of entry through the emergency, consent of owner, or warrant.

In order to remove property, you must have owners consent or a warrant.

Question 3

Statements and Miranda Warning

Answer 3

If the investigation turns into a criminal investigation and an individual becomes the focus of the investigation, that person must be advised of their constitutional rights before being interviewed or placed in custody

Question 4

Chain of custody and continuity of evidence

Answer 4

Evidence taken from a scene must be documented and a chain of custody developed and maintained to ensure integrity of the evidence

Question 5

Spoliation

Answer 5

Evidence that is damaged, altered, lost, or destroyed during the cause of determination and collection process. This jeopardizes any legal proceedings.

Question 6

Circumstantial Evidence

Answer 6

Supports an inference formed from direct evidence. Ex: Direct Evidence is a witness saw someone running from the scene. CE: that person was a disgruntled employee. Inference: that person out of anger caused the fire

Question 7

Direct Evidence

Answer 7

Found through five physical senses. Witness statements about individuals, someone smelling propane, Company Officer’s observations.

Question 8

Warm zone

Answer 8

people who are directly supporting the work being done in the hot zone. hydraulic tool power plant, emergency lighting. Full PPE and ready to enter hot zone. “safe haven”

Question 9

cold zone

Answer 9

IC, RIC, PIO, rehab, staging for people and equipment.

Question 10

SLICE-RS

Answer 10

size up
Locate fire
Identify/control flow path
cool from safest distance
extinguish fire
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rescue
salvage

Question 11

Scalar Structure

Answer 11

uninterrupted series of steps or a chain of command. Top down decisions. Bottom to top feedback.

Question 12

Unity of Command

Answer 12

each person reports to one, and only one, designated authority (Chief). Depends on chain of command and functional subervision

Question 13

Chain of Command

Answer 13

path of responsibility from the top of the org to the bottom and vise versa

Question 14

Functional Command

Answer 14

workers report to more than one supervisor. Deviates from unity of command. Distinction between line and staff functions are blurred. A company offer refers to a fire marshal for codes, and a BC for all other duties.

Question 15

Forming

Answer 15

Employees are initially uncertain of their roles in a group. As relationships grow, trust and respect develop.

Members begin seeing themselves as part of the group, becomes enthusiastic about challenges and new projects.

Officer can have significant effect

Question 16

Storming

Answer 16

Conflict may result from members competing for position of informal leadership or attempt to exert influence over the group.

Officer needs to reduce amount of time group spends here.

Question 17

Norming

Answer 17

Group establishes and adheres to its own set of norms and values. Allow team members to share leadership responsibility.

Officers need to be aware so they dont violate sense of decency

Question 18

Performing

Answer 18

Officer works to maintain team spirit. The group is a true team with all members sharing leadership.

Question 19

Management function - Planning

Answer 19

creating mission statement. Goals and objectives. Develop tactical plans.

Question 20

Management Function - Organizing

Answer 20

coordinate tasks and resources to accomplish goals and objectives.

Question 21

management function - directing

Answer 21

guide, influence, inspire, and motivate employees to achieve goals and objectives. proactive approach to managing.

Question 22

management function - controlling

Answer 22

set performance standards, measure and report the actual performance, compare performance standard with actual performance.

Take preventive or corrective action

Question 23

Preventive action

Answer 23

counseling interview to correct inappropriate behavior as soon as possible.

document in written record

Question 24

corrective action

Answer 24

repeats violation. copy of letter goes into personnel file

Question 25

Modular homes

Answer 25

modular sections can be stacked vertically and connected horizontally in numerous ways.

Question 26

Panelized homes

Answer 26

assembled on site from pre-constructed panels made of foam insulation sandwiched between sheets of plywood. Panels are self supporting.

Question 27

Pre-cut homes

Answer 27

consist of individual parts that are custom cut.

Pole houses, post and beam construction, log homes, A frames, geodesic domes

Question 28

hybrid modular homes

Answer 28

modular design and panelized design. bathrooms/mechanical rooms are constructed in factory, assembled on site.

Question 29

Class 1 system

Answer 29

2.5” outlet for firefighter use only

Question 30

Class 2 system

Answer 30

Trained occupants or FFs. Has a 1.5” hose stored in there

Question 31

Class 3 system

Answer 31

Combo of classes I and 2. 2.5” outlet with a 1.5” hose in there. Used simultaneously