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Ch 17 Fire Attack by kc Flashcards

1
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4 levels of fire behavior in a structure

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  1. Ignition 2. growth 3.fully developed 4. decay
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The volume between inlet and exhaust. Moves from higher pressure to lower pressure areas. i.e. doors/windows/openings etc.

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Flow Path

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Name the 4 factors that distinguish modern from legacy dwellings.

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  1. Larger homes 2. Open house geometry 3. Increased fuel load 4. New construction material
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Its a basic tactical unit for emergency operations, with a fire officer in the role of a working officer in the role of a working supervisor.

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A fire company

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What are Lloyd Laymans 5 steps in the Size-up process?

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FPSDP 1. Facts 2. Probabilities 3. Situation 4. Decision 5. Plan of operation

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This plan is updated throughout the incident and reflects incident strategy & tactics and risk management.

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I. A. P. (incident action plan)

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1 in Lloyd layman’s 5 step process. Things that are known about the incident are

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Facts

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2 in Lloyd layman’s 5 step process. Things that are likely to happen or can be anticipated based on known facts.

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Probabilities

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3 in Lloyd layman’s 5 step process. This Size-up step has 3 considerations 1. resources on scene are insufficient 2. resources, on scene capabilities and Limititations in relation to the problem 3. resources on scene capabilities & limitations of personnel training and experience.

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Situation

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4 in Lloyd layman’s 5 step process. Requires specific judgement based on known facts & probabilities & situation evaluation.

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Decision

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5 in Lloyd layman’s 5 step process. Last step used to mitigate the incident.

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Plan of Operation

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What is Lloyd Layman’s

5 Step process?

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  1. Facts
  2. Probabilities
  3. Situation
  4. Decision
  5. Plan of operation
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13
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Firfighters advance into buildings w/hose lines to extinguish & over power the fire.

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Offensive Operstaion

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14
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When risks outweigh benefits, Firefighters not allowed in the structure

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Defensive Operation

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15
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In the NFA’s Size-up process this phase considers what you know before the incident occurs

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Pre-incident information

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In the NFA’s Size-up process this phase begins on receipt of an alarm. Conditions present at the incident, 360 degree walk around

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Phase 2:

Initial size up

  1. what do i have?
  2. where is it going?
  3. how do I control it?
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17
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In the NFA’s Size-up process:

This phase continuously evolves, evaluation of effectiveness of plan executed. Requires a constant flow of feedback.

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Phase 3:

Ongoing size up

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Its a key factor of size up when selecting the strategic mode. It dictates the degree of risk acceptable in a situation.

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Benefit Analysis

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Name the 3 Modes of Operation at a Fire scene?

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  1. Offensive
  2. Defensive
  3. Transitional
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This operation is changing or preparing to change.

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Transitional Mode

21
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Name the 2 major components of the IAP?

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  1. Develop the Starategy
  2. Develop a Tactic to perform the strategy

* Strategies are general; same as goals

*Tactics are specific & general; objectives used to meet goals.

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Name the 3 basic priorities for an IAP

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L.I.P.

  1. Life Safety
  2. Incident Stabilization
  3. 3.Property Conservation
23
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Incident Action Plan

3 basic priorities

Priority 1

refers to people at risk

(includes public and FD personel)

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Life Safety

24
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This priority refers to keeping the

incident from getting worse.

i.e. protect exposures, prevent fire spread etc.

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Incident Stabilization

25
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Priority directed toward preventing

additional damage

i.e. venting smoke, salvage covers,

removing valuables

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Property conservation

26
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Lloyd Layman: 7 factors

To assist with developing an action plan.

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  1. R- Rescue​
  2. E- Exposures
  3. C- Confinement
  4. E- Extinguish
  5. O- Overhaul
  6. V- Ventilation
  7. S- Salvage
27
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Layman’s RECEO VS

R stands for

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Rescue

28
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Laymans Tactical Priorities:

Keeps an incident from getting bigger when not enough resources are available to extinguish a fully involved fire.

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Exposures

29
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Laymans Tactical Priorities:

Removes products of combustion from an area and allows cool, fresh air to enter.

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Ventilation

30
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Laymans Tactical Priorities:

To mitigate the incident, can be accomplished by using offensive or defensive strategies.

pg. 349

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Extinguishment

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Laymans tactical Priorities:

Makes sure the fire is completely out; no chance of rekindle.

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Overhaul

32
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Laymans Tactical Priorities:

Preventing fire spread to uninvolved areas in the same structure.

i.e. same room, same floor.

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Confinement

33
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Laymans Tactical Priority:

Protecting or removing property that could be damaged by fire, smoke, water, or Firefighting operations.

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Salvage

34
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Who developed the Size-up system that includes 3 phases:

  1. Pre-incident information
  2. Initial Size-up
  3. Ongoing Size-up
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NFA

National Fire Academy

35
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Systematic process of gathering & processing information to evaluate the situation

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Size-up

36
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When supervising a single company, the Fire Officer must have?

4 things

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  1. close supervision
  2. situational leadership
  3. Standardized actions (sog’s)
  4. command staff assignments (safety, pio, liason)
37
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When it comes to scene safety, FF’s should wear High-visibility vests or jackets that comply with________.

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ANSI 207

38
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zones that identify the level of Hazard:

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  1. Hot Zone - Highest Hazard
  2. Warm Zone - Mderate
  3. Cold zone - Minimum
39
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Scene Safety: Name 3 situations which a crew may have to disrobe at the incident scene:

pg 350

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  1. Asbestos components
  2. Drug Labs
  3. Chemical/Biological weapons
40
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NFPA 1407

Crew of Firefighters assigned for Rapid Deployment to rescue lost or trapped members

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RIC

Rapid intervention crew

*consists of 4 members

*RIC operation has priority over all other tactical functions

41
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Term Used to indicate a FF is lost, missing or in danger.

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Mayday

42
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A systematic method of accounting for all personnel at an emergency incident

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PAR

Personnel Accountability Report

43
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True or False

More civilian deaths occur in 1 and 2 family dwellings than in any other occupancy type in the US

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True

44
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True or False

Low Rise multifamily dwellings built since the 1980’s are often Type V construction with lightweight truss components in floors and walls.

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True

45
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True or False

Danny Hirsch likes to kiss boys and we are gonna smoke his ass on this test.

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True

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