Blue card Flashcards
1
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what are the major objectives of an IMS?
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hazard zone management and the protection of workers in the hazard zone
2
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the ic’s 5 major responsibilities (tactical priorities) are?
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provide for responder safety and survival
protect, remove and provide care to endangered customers
stabilize the problem
conserve property and the environment during and after the incident operations
provide short term services that stabilize and normalize the customers life
3
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what is involved in the decision making model?
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size up the incidents major critical factors
plug those factors into a sensible risk management plan
develop the incident strategy based on 1 and 2
develop an IAP that addresses the tactical priorities
4
Q
a strategic decision making model will always create?
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standard conditions, standard actions and standard outcomes.
5
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describe the blue card risk model
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we will risk our lives alot in a highly calculated and controlled manor to protect a savable human life
we will risk our lives a little in a highly calculated manor to protect savable property
we will not risk our lives at all to protect lives or property that is already lost
6
Q
who becomes the IC is based on?
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the arrival sequence of the responders, units or officers.
7
Q
a strong direct and visible command should be established as early as possible? t/f?
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true
8
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what are the 8 basic command functions?
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deployment management assume, confirm, and position command situation evaluation (size up) strategy development/ incident action planning incident communications incident organization review and revision continuation, support and termination of command
9
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the standard ic job description is:
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short, simple, street smart, standard, sensible, safe and nice
10
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what is the cornerstone of all incident management systems?
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staging
11
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what level does the first arriving company officer work on?
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strategic, tactical and task level
12
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critical factors vary from incident to incident they include?
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the size, age, and condition of the building
the occupancy type
the fires size, intensity, extent and location
the occupancies life safety hazard
access around and inside the structure
13
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how can you tell if an IC is in control of incident operations?
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they have control over the position and function of all resources.
14
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the strategic and tactical levels are there to support what?
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the task level works operating in the hazard zone
15
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what are the 5 distinct command levels for local command?
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fast attacking ic
strategicially placed IC working in a command post
IC working within a command team
command team with sections/ branches implemented
emergency operations center
16
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what are the 5 positions within the command structure/
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logistics, planning, operations, admin and safety
17
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logistics does what?
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manages all resources required for the incident that are not assigned to the hazard zone including rehab and staging
18
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planning does what?
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looks at the scope and size of the incident and creates goals and objectives to bring the incident under control. is most type 4 and 5 incidents this is done by the command team.
19
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operations does what?
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the ic can assume this designation when a full command team is assembled. the senior advisor will take over the roll of ic and will manage operations. the ops chief will remain in charge of the hazard zone and will go by the designation of command
20
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admin does what?
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tracks resources required to mitigate the event and their related cost.
21
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safety does what?
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manages the command teams communications plan, and ensures safety of the workers.
22
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what is command function 1?
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deployment resource management and staging
23
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what discussing resources upon arrival at an incident the ic is considering what?
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what units are on scene, when will others arrive, how much work can they do and for how long, how much work actually exist, how many geographical areas are there, what additional resources are needed, and think about the who what when where and why
24
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what is the typical work cycle look like?
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dispatched, responding, staged, assigned, working or assigned as tactical reserve, recycling, rehabbing, ready for reassignement, available
25
when are level 1 staging procedures initiated?
they are automatically activated when the officer of the initial arriving unit gives the IRR and assumes command.
26
should engines pass their last water source going level 1?
no
27
should ladder companies pass their last access point to the incident when going level 1?
no
28
define level 2 staging
a central location adjacent to the incident where we assemble later arriving resources.
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when the ic strikes additional alarms they should?
identify a level 2 staging location
30
what two statuses do companies fall into on the incident scene?
unassigned or assigned
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what units are considered unassigned?
staged, rehabbing and rehabbed and ready to go
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what units are considered assigned?
1st unit to a scene, unit assigned to sdg, on deck and recyle within sdg.
33
what three ways are companies assigned to work in the emergency scene?
a direct order from the IC
the conscious decision of a company officer
SOPS
34
what is the most command way units are assigned to a hazard zone in the american fire service?
a direct order from the IC.
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who has the greatest stake in the accountability system?
companies working on the task level because they are inside the hazard zone.
36
who are the safety officers for their crew?
company officers
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company officer hazard zone accountability responsibilities include?
staying together as a company
always maintaining the capability to exit the hazard zone
not working past any members air supply
no freelancing
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what is the max depth into a structure?
150-175 feet
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a typical fire service air cylinder last how long?
16 min 30 sec on a 30 min bottle
40
work time once on air is how long?
10-12 minutes
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how much air is needed to exit the structure?
25%
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define on deck:
the forward staging position located just outside the immediate hazard zone, safety distanced from the entrance of a tactical position/ sdg.
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who manages on deck units?
the SDG officer or company officer
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most likely assignments for on deck units are?
rapid intervention
reinforce a position within an assigned sector
crew relief
any other tactical position the IC assigns
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define recycling:
a timely and efficient means of air replacement and rehydration of companies while maintaining their SDG assignment
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a companies work cycle could be how many cylinders?
2-3
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define the 3 deep deployment model:
level 1, on deck and assigned into the hazard zone
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what is function 2?
assume, confirm, and position command
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no IC equals?
no effective action
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whoever gives the IRR must state:
they will be assuming command
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what three command modes or positions are there?
nothing showing
fast attacking
command mode inside a command post
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chief officers can only operate in what?
the command mode
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if the BC is first arriving and gives the IRR they should operate in which command position?
command mode
54
list the advantages of fast attack mode
enhances crew safety and accountability
gives the ic another set of critical factors interior conditions
usually solves the problem quickly
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list the disadvantages of fast attack most
combining action and command is tough
lousy communication position
limited field of view
reduces span of control
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fast attack most should rapidly conclude with?
the situation quickly stabilized
command is transferred to a BC
the situation is not stabilized and the IC must move to the exterior and assume the command mode
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company level ICs operate on what three organizational levels?
strategic, tactical and task
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what must the IC do that is a practiced routine that sets them up for success?
perform a deliberate scene size up
assume command with the IRR
give directives orders to the crew
select the most appropriate command position
develop the appropriate strategy and IAP before going into the hazard zone
be prepared to assign the next 2-3 units
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where is the IC typically located when a command transfer occurs?
in the hazard zone
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how does a command transfer usually get transmitted?
via radio
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command must be transferred in a standard manner that ensures the second IC has verified and documented the position and function of all resources located in the hazard zone T/F?
True
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what does IC 2 do en route to the incident to set themselves up for success?
initiate filling out a tactical worksheet
reference prefire plan information, aerial views, and hydrants
listed to all radio traffic
log assigned companies onto the tactical worksheet
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IC 2 does what upon arrival at scene?
size up and verify the operating positions match the conditions
transmit you have arrived on scene.
contact ic and verify position and function of units
announce that you will be taking it from out here
contact and confirm the transfer with alarm or dispatch and state the current strategy
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define command mode
a command position that is stationary, remote outside of the hazard zone and inside of a vehicle.
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what are the advantages of working in a command vehicle?
provides a place for several command partners
you can manage multiple radio channels at once
allows the ic to focus solely on the hazard zone
offers access to data, video feeds, phones, weather, ext
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when assigning a unit you must include the following the the order:
task, location and objective.
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what assignment model includes:
task, location and tactical objective to be addressed
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standard task narratives include:
establish water supply, support water supply, stretch handlines, operate master stream, support master stream, force entry, perform physical rescue, tools and equipment, support work, manpower and tactical reserve or "on deck"
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what are basic locations the IC will use when assigning units?
floor to operate on
the occupancy or exposure to operate in
which side of the building to make entry on
what side of the building to operate on (defensive)
which SDG to report to
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what do you say when primary search is complete?
primary all clear
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what do you say when secondary search is complete?
secondary all clear
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what do you say when the fire is under control?
under control
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what do you say when you have loss control?
loss stopped
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what is function 3?
size up
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what does the pre incident plan do for the ic?
it provides the ic with information on critical factors that cannot be seen from the command post
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a pre incident plan should answer the following questions?
what factors are present
what does the ic need to know to be effective
what factors can be seen from the command post
what serious problems can be caused by unseen factors?
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list red flags during fire operations:
heavy fire in attic space, operating above the fire (basement), zero visibility, high heat, we cant find the fire, statements of fire control but you can see fire through the roof, wind driven fires and smoke showing from cracks in the walls.
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the IC must always match:
standard conditions to standard actions for standard outcomes
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describe the strategic decision making model?
critical fireground factors, risk management place, strategy development, IAP, and tactical priorities and sops.
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how many critical factor categories are there?
8
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what are the critical fireground factor categories?
Fire, occupancy, arrangement, fire, life safety, resources, action, and special circumstances.
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what are the fixed fireground factors?
building, occupancy and arrangement
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what are the variable fireground factors?
fire, life safety, action, resources and special circumstances.
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what considerations does the "building" fire ground factor include?
size, area and height, interior arrangement, construction types, age, condition, value, compartment/separation, outside openings, utility characteristics, effect the fire has on the structure, time projection for fire effects, and how much is left to burn
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what considerations does the "fire" critical fireground factor include?
size, extent, location, stage of fire, most dangerous directions of travel, time of involvement, fire load, type and amount of product left to burn, product of combustion liberation and what is the fire perimeter. how widespead is the fire and our ability to operate on the fire.
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what considerations does the "occupancy" critical fireground facter include?
specific occupancy, type: business, mercantile, public assemble, institution, industrial, residential, the value associated with the occupancy, the status of it- open, closed, occupied, vacant, abandoned, or under construction. type of contents, time, loss control and morale hazard.
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what considerations does the "life safety" critical fire ground factor include?
locations, number, condition, incapacities, of all occupants. resources required for search, fire control required for search, ems needs, fire effect on victims, exposures, hazards for firefighters, access to victims and escape routes.
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what consideration does the "arrangement" critical fireground factor include?
distance from exposures, combustibility of exposures, access and arragment of exposures, value of exposures, most dangerous direction of fire travel, fire effect on exposures, barriers or obstructions to operations. limitation on apparatus movement and multiple buildings.
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what considerations does the "resource" critical fireground factor include?
staffing and equipment on scene, responding and available. the estimate on response times. condition of responders, capability of personnel, capability of command staff. hydrants and water supply. build in fire protection systems.
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what considerations does the "action" critical fireground factor include?
effects current action is having, areas not yet covered, stage of operations, remote ic set up, is iap in place, is effective organization is place, waht is the worst thing that can happen, are operating positions effective? are there enough resources? are we operating safely? is layering in place?
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what considerations does the "special circumstances" critical fireground factor include?
time of day, day of week, season, holidays, special events, weather, or social unrest.
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what is function 4?
strategy and incident action planning
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standard conditions are identified as?
the incidents current critical factors
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by evaluating the significant factors and basing actions on the evaluation of those factors we keep the plan?
current and the workers safe.
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what are valuable IC traits?
forecasting and pessimism
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what two categories are operational strategies divided into?
offensive or defensive
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where do we conduct offensive operations?
inside the hazard zone
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where do we conduct defensive operations?
outside the hazard zone
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if a fire is declared offensive and 5 minutes later the conditions have changed rapidly can the IC change to defensive? and if so how.
yes, they must ask dispatch for emergency tones, and let all units on the fire ground know we have switched from offensive to defensive and get a par from all units exiting the hazard zone.
100
how often should the IC get elapsed time notifications from dispatch?
every 10 minutes.
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what does the IC do when advised of a 10 minute elapsed time notification?
acknowledge the notification and reconfirm the incident strategy.
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when can elapsed time notifications be cancelled?
when units are in the defensive strategy, the IC can discontinue the time notifications after 15 minutes.
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incident actions plans are the operational roadmap for completing the tactical priorities. T/F?
true
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how does an IC further their control of operations?
the decentralize hazard zone management by assigning SDG responsibilities.
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what are the tactical priorities for an offensive fire?
life safety/rescue,
fire control
property conservation
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what are the tactical priorities for a defensive fire?
defining the hazard zone,
establishing cut off points
search exposures
protect exposures
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what are the standard offensive tactical priorities?
protect, remove and provide care for endangered customers, stabilize the incident problem (fire control), control loss and conserve undamaged property, and provide short term customer service to affected parties.
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waht are the standard defensive tactical priorities?
define the hazard zone, establish cut off points, search exposures and protect exposures.
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what is the primary responsibility of the IC on all incidents?
ensuring safety of all members working on the incident scene.
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what is the single most powerful strategic level safety capability?
the ics ability to change what firefighters are doing along with where they are doing it.
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what are general IC benchmarks at a fire incident?
one ic from onset, everyone operates with the IC plan, call for resources early, fire control to support search, cover all tactical positions, strategic IC in place within 5-7 minutes. command officers in tactical positions within 10 minutes, fire control within 10 minutes, layering in place, ic evaluates and changes iap as needed.
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what do firefighters typically get into trouble at fires?
at 10-12 minutes mark. most maydays and death occurs in this time frame.
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what is the rescue order?
the most endangered,
largest group
remainder of the building
exposures
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how does the IC manage the fire control tactical priority?
they get companies around all 7 sides of the fire and overwhelm it with water.
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what are rules of thumb when addressing fire control tactical priority?
establish uninterrupted water supply, consider gpm needed, fight fire from unburned side, initial hoseline should be between fire and most severe exposure, put the fire out to help with search, all members in the hazard zone will have a hose, max distance into a structure is 175 ft. never run out of air.
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what is the number 1 defensive priority?
firefighter safety. no firefighter should be injured on a defensive fire.
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what must the ic do during defensive operations?
write off lost property, forecast where the fire is going, make cut off points, define the hazard/collapse zone, search and obtain all clears from exposures and protect exposures with master streams.
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what is function 5?
communications
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how should communications occur on the fire ground?
face to face as much as possible
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what should the tactical radio channel be used for?
communicating important information that should be shared with all responders working in the hazard zone.
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what are the elements of the IRR?
clear the alarm- announce arrival on scene.
building/ area description
problem description
initial iap and declare a strategy
assume and name command and make a resource determination
122
what describing the size of a building what determines small, medium, large or mega?
what percentage of area a 200 foot handline can access/ cover. blue card uses 30 feet of hose from the engine to the door. small covers 100% medium 75% large 50% and mega 25% or less
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how tall are tilt slab walls typically?
15-20 feet but can be as tall at 40 ft
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what is true regarding tilt wall?
the taller it is the thicker it must be.
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well known structures should be called by what?
their common name ie st joes hosp, washington public library or horton plaza mall
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what are the 4 standard narratives used to describe the fire situation?
nothing showing, light smoke showing, working fire and defensive fire conditions.
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describing the location of the fire problem need to include what?
side and story and if a multi unit building where it is in the structure.
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what does TLO stand for?
task, location and objective.
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what are the basic standard tasks an initial arriving engine company would/ could perform?
investigate (nothing showing command mode)
establish a water supply
stretch attack lines
force entry, primary search, apply water, open up concealed spaces, place ground ladders, perform rescue, use deck gun.
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what are the offensive tactical priorities/ objectives?
primary and secondary searches
fire control check for extension
property conservation activities
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how do you report completion of tactical objectives?
primary/ secondary all clear
fire control under control
loss stopped
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what are the leading cause of fatalities and injuries in regards to basement fires?
floor collapse, extreme fire behavior and below grade confined space firefighting
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walkup or walkout basements have what benefit to firefighters?
they have full size doors that allow firefighters to access the basement.
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what is a rule of thumb for lookout basements?
no matter the size of the window firefighters must not use them for entry into a basement.
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should firefighters make entry to the first floor to access an interior staircase for a basement?
no
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how are most conventionally framed basements built?
using 2x6 or 2x8 joist set on 2 foot centers. many basements have interior load bearing walls
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what is the biggest critical factor when dealing with a basement fire?
whether the basement is finished or unfinished
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what is the floor assembly failure time on a finished basement per UL?
more than 20 minutes from ignition
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what is the floor assemble failure time on an unfinished basement per UL?
it averaged less than 7 minutes.
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what elements are in the 360 follow up report?
results of the 360
any changes to the IAP
accountability location
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what is the main purpose of doing a 360?
determine life safety/ rescue requirements
if there is a basement and what type
conditions in the basement
any critical factors not seen from the alpha side.
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elements of the 360 report include what?
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any life safety/ rescue issues
# of stories on charlie
basement type and conditions
incident problems and location if different from IRR
any other significant critical factors
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what happens if you locate a rescue on the charlie side during your 360?
you must address the rescue immediately and announce it over the tactical channel
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the number of stories from charlie does not include what?
the basement. it would be "1 story from charlie with a basement"
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what are significant critical factors that may be located during the 360?
powelines down, gas meters or fuel tanks, hazardous roof structures, swimming pools and bad dogs
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what does blue card require prior to entering the hazard zone?
a complete IRR and a 360 follow up report.
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establishing an accountability location tells people what?
the side of the structure your entering (typically)
| where later arriving units need to drop off their passports if assigned to that area.
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what are the command transfer mechanics?
size up the incident and make sure that operating positions match conditions
transmit arrival on scene
contact IC 1 and verify locations/ actions
announce "taking it from out here"
confirm with dispatch and announce current strategy and make a resource determination
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what does CAN stand for?
conditions, actions and need
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what items are involved with Conditions in CAN report?
where you are, obstacles, smoke conditions, interior visibility, fire conditions, head conditions, interior layout, fire separation, fuel loads, whats burning and not buring.
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what are can red flags?
working fire in concealed space, high heat, limited visibility, high ceilings, and cant locate the fire.
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what items are involved with Actions in CAN report?
search progress, fire control, cant find the fire, checking for extension, concealed space information, pars, all clears, fire controls, loss controls.
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what items are involved with Needs in CAN report?
reinforcement, relief, support work like vent or forcible entry, tools or equipment, cover of other areas and urgent help.
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what is included in the standard roof report?
type of roof, conditions of roof, fire or smoke conditions, locations of fire walls, heavy roof loads, condition in the attic if known, basic blueprint of building if unusual and action being taken.
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once vertical ventilation is complete what is included in the roof report?
effects the vert vent is having and conditions from vent hole. conditions in the attic, stability of the roof and your next actions.
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if a strategic shift needs to occur for example offensive to defensive what happens?
command asks dispatch for emergency traffic,
dispatch will give tones
transmit "command to all units we are shifting to a defensive strategy all units exit the structure. report PAR upon exit"
dispatch repeats back using order model
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what is function 6?
incident organization
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what are tactical subdivisions on NIMS type 4 and 5 incidents typically called?
sectors, divisions or groups
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define sector:
term widely used in the fire service to indicate both geographic and functional work groups.
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define division:
a geographical subdivision of the incident site
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define group:
a functional work group that is not necessarily tied to a specific location.
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what is the maximum number of units a well supported SDG officer operating outside the hazard zone can manage in a forward position?
5
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for an officer operating in the hazard zone how many units should be assigned to help?
between 2 and 3 including their own crew
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can SDG s manage more than 5 units?
yes typically these SDG officers will be in charge of staging or rehab. this is typically done in large scale incidents
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who is the only person who will operate on all three organizational levels?
IC 1 fast attacking IC.
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should SDGs be assigned when the incident is in crisis or as early as possible?
as early as possible so they dont have to play catch up
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building an effective incident organization is a major component of task level safety. T/F?
true
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when should command upgrade the SDG from engine officer working in the hazard zone to an assigned SDG outside the hazard zone?
when there are 3 or more units assigned to the hazard zone or high hazard exists.
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who manages accountability and air supply of firefighters assigned to SDG officer?
the sdg officer
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what is function 7?
review, evaluate and revise
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what does the IC use the command system for?
control the incident, determine scope and size of incident, manage communications, request and assign resources, determine strategy and IAP, control span of control by assigning SDG, review and eval operations, transfer command and terminate command when event complete
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the IC uses visual size up and progress reports as the basis for command function 7. T/F?
true
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what is function 8?
continue, support and terminate command
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incident conditions + incident profile + tactical priorities + risk management plan = action taken . t/f?
true
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what is a good rule of thumb for IC support?
the level of IC support is directly related to the incidents size and hazards, the complexity of the IAP, and the number of required resources.
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what determines how long a command team can remain in charge of an event?
time and intensity
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if an event is expected to be long and intense what needs to happen with the command team?
a scheduled developed and the command team recycled out.
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what does a strategically located command post include?
incident commander, support officer and senior advisor.
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what are the support officers role and responsibilities?
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eval and recommend change to the IAP
provide direction to tactical priorities
eval resource needs
assign logistic responsibilities
assist with the tactical worksheet, acco
eval organization and span of control
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who is the senior advisor?
the SA is normally the highest ranking member of the command team.
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what is the job of the senior advisor?
to look at the entire incident and broader perspective and provide direction, guidance and parental advice to the command team.
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who manages the command post when you have a command team set up?
the senior advisor
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define logistics:
manages all resources that are not assigned to the hazard zone. including staging and rehab
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define planning:
creates goes and objectives required to bring the incident under control. in most type 4 and 5 incidents the command team takes care of this task.
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define operations:
when a command team is set up the ops chief can run hazard zone operations and the SA takes over command of the incident.
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define admin:
tracks resources necessary to mitigate the event and their related costs. typically implemented on type 3, 2, or 1 incidents.
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define safety:
they embed safety and ensure worker safety in the hazard zone.
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what is a subdivision between command and SDG's?
branches
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what do branch officers do?
they operate on the coordination level and manage SDG officers that command assigns to them.
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what radio channel should each branch operate on?
they own tactical channel.
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critiques should be done when?
at the incident once complete or on large scale incidents as soon as possible.
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why do we do critiques?
to improve our operations
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nims type 5:
single agency response
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nims type 4
multi agency response
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nims type 3:
a fully expanded organization reporting to an EOC using county or state resources
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nims type 2 and 1:
large scale disaster requiring federal resources and management teams.
