Ch 17. Fighting Industrial Fires

Question 1

Specific branches to deal with each of what two areas may be required [at an industrial fire]? And many times a third branch, dedicated to _____, must also be establishes. (259)

Answer 1

1) Fire
2) Hazmat
3) Evacuation

Question 2

A great ____ impact can accompany [industrial fires]. (259)

Answer 2

economic

Question 3

The overriding issue at any [industrial] facility, of course, is _____, known and unknown. (259)

Answer 3

the presence of hazardous materials

Question 4

[At industrial fires], if something doesn’t seem right, feel right, smell right, or taste right, against everything that other people have told you, _____. (260)

Answer 4

take caution

Question 5

In _____ setting, the victims might be anywhere, and these buildings never boast a predictable symmetry to make it easier for you to find them. (260)

Answer 5

an industrial

Question 6

[Industrial] buildings are meant to be _____ not pretty. (260)

Answer 6

functional

Question 7

Many roof assemblies on manufacturing buildings have _____ that will facilitate ventilation. (262)

Answer 7

sky-lights

Question 8

[At industrial fires], _____ and _____ can contribute to large, fast moving fires. (262)

Answer 8

The inherent fire loads and abundance of raw flammables

Question 9

[At industrial fires], you’ll have to be aware of the _____ as never before. (262)

Answer 9

runoff

Question 10

[At industrial fires], the runoff must be checked for _____, and the air downwind of the fire will also have to be monitored. (262)

Answer 10

pollutants

Question 11

[Industrial fires] can generate an enormous ____ response. (262)

Answer 11

public

Question 12

[At industrial fires], anticipate _____. (262)

Answer 12

evacuations

Question 13

[At industrial fires], the problem [with evacuations] won’t be one of simply getting people out of the way. It’s __4__. (262)

Answer 13

1) deciding whom to evacuate
2) how to get them out
3) what to do with them while they’re away
4) how to protect what they’ve left behind

Question 14

[At and industrial fire] The _____ and ____ is the first concern of the incident commander. (262)

Answer 14

safety of firefighters and civilians

Question 15

[At industrial fires], ______ require more staffing in most instances; however, you’ll probably have a better chance of controlling the fire and lessening the effects of smoke and runoff. (262)

Answer 15

interior operations

Question 16

[At an industrial fire], if you can _____, you may be able to stave off the nightmare scenario, up to and including public evacuation and ineradicable contamination of the environment. (262)

Answer 16

make a quick, aggressive assault on the fire,

Question 17

[At an industrial fire], if you can’t knock it down quickly, you probably _____. (262)

Answer 17

won’t be able to knock it down at all - not until it runs out of fuel.

Question 18

[At industrial fires] the most correct launch point is one that will ____ and _____. (264)

Answer 18

cut off the fire from the rest of the facility and not push its byproducts toward other personnel.

Question 19

[At industrial fires], if you can _____, the fire will be easy to fight. the hardest fires to fight are those concealed by dense smoke. (264)

Answer 19

see the flames

Question 20

[at industrial fires], if the flames are venting through a window or loading dock, _____ and _____. (264)

Answer 20

move in on them through the interior and blow them out the portal.

Question 21

[At industrial fires], if you can’t see flames, only boiling smoke, then _____. (264)

Answer 21

take in the line from the area where the smoke appears to be the lightest, either in color or density.

Question 22

[At industrial fires], Victims could stand a better chance of survival in areas of _____. (264)

Answer 22

lighter smoke

Question 23

If you’re not comfortable sending crews inside [at an industrial fire], _____ may help. (264)

Answer 23

ventilation

Question 24

Many industrial facilities, of course, have _____, and these should be your first choice [for ventilation] unless thet’ll drag the fire to an uninvolved area. (264)

Answer 24

skylights

Question 25

_____ is the fast and effective means of venting a factory. (266)

Answer 25

Positive pressure

Question 26

When visibility is low in [industrial] buildings, the ____ method of search works best. (266)

Answer 26

oriented

Question 27

[using the oriented method of search], several crews, each using ____, can cover a large factory quickly and safely. (266)

Answer 27

a 2 1/2” line stretched to the limits of the interior

Question 28

It’s essential that you back up the searchers with _____ in an industrial setting. (266)

Answer 28

rescue groups

Question 29

Please use 2 1/2” hose rather than search ropes. Especially in [industrial] occupancies, where you’ll have to move long distances from your anchor, you may not otherwise know _____. (266)

Answer 29

when your lin has been compromised.

Question 30

[At industrial fires], if ONLY attack crews are present, then the backup lines should _____. If searches are in progress, the the backup line should _____. (266)

Answer 30

follow and protect those members; shadow the searchers

Question 31

In [industrial] surroundings, the backup line should consist of at least ___ members, and the nozzle should be positioned ____. (267)

Answer 31

4; a little closer to the front team than normally recommended for other fires

Question 32

4 members are required [for backup at industrial fires] since 2 can occasionally _____, while the other 2 ____. (267)

Answer 32

travel back along the line to the entrance, ensuring the viability of the path; remain at the ready on the nozle

Question 33

_____ is your most precious , most scarce resource. (268)

Answer 33

the air in your bottle

Question 34

Fires in industrial occupancies often involve two fronts. Those are the ____ and ____. (272 & 311)

Answer 34

Fire and Hazmat

Question 35

Workers at industrial occupancies can provide the best information concerning the effects of hazardous materials on site. True or false? (272 & 311)

Answer 35

False

Question 36

Runoff will be a major concern at a fire involving an industrial occupancy. True or false? (272 & 311)

Answer 36

True

Question 37

The _____ is the first concern of the IC at a fire in an industrial occupancy. (272 & 311)

Answer 37

safety of firefighters and civilians

Question 38

According to the author, fires where _____ are the hardest fires to fight. (272 & 311)

Answer 38

no fire, only heavy smoke is visible

Question 39

Skylights in industrial occupancies are excellent in venting the fire. True or false? (272 & 311)

Answer 39

True

Question 40

The author advocates the use of a ____ over a search rope in a fire in an industrial occupancy. (272 & 311)

Answer 40

2 1/2” line

Question 41

Why is four a member backup crew necessary in industrial fires? (272 & 311)

Answer 41

2 members can split off and check the progress of the attack crew and also check the way out

Question 42

Who should check to see that the way out is clear and free of fire? (272 & 311)

Answer 42

Backup

Question 43

Should the backup crew be a little closer or a little farther away from the attack crew in a fire in an industrial occupancy? (272 & 311)

Answer 43

A little closer