Ch 19 Safety Precautions Prior To Collapse Flashcards
In which of the following situations would the assignment of a chief NOT often be directed? p. 260
Operating on the floor below
How often should evacuation training take place? p. 269
Annually
Which is an unusual event on the fire ground? p. 266
Emergency exit evacuation
How do the floor and roof beams need to relate to the wall for the fire wall to be considered a fire division?
p. 264
Parallel to
What should be put in place when a collapse zone must be established?
p. 263
Supervision
What happens when a serious structural defect is reported by a firefighter? p. 265
Change to a defensive strategy
What may be an appropriate response to a report of smoke seeping through an exterior brick wall during the early
stages of a fire? p. 258
Acknowledge receipt of the reported danger by radio
What must all firefighters operating out of the sight of officers be in possession of in the event of an evacuation order? p. 268
Radio
Which of the following would NOT be part of the emergency exit plan?
p. 268
How many signals must be given before following it
When does the exit time end during an emergency evacuation? p. 269
Roll call results given to commander
Which action may be taken when the stability of a floor is in question during overhaul operations? p. 259
Have experienced officer investigate the reported danger
What needs to be done first at the assembly area when an emergency evacuation is ordered? p. 268
Perform roll call
What can be used when the entire area in front of a burning building needs to be illuminated?p. 258
Floodlight
Which warning sign is the most frequent event that causes
incident commanders to withdraw firefighters from a burning building?
p. 265
Large body of fire on several floors in an old building
Which is considered the most dangerous type of parapet wall?
p. 263
Ornamental cast stone
