Ch 5 Strategy

Question 1

In ____ , The international Association of fire chiefs developed a model policy called the 10 rules of engagement for structural fire fighting

Answer 1

2001

Question 2

Based on the latest research from the national Institute of standards and technology, traditional offense of strategy should now include the option to apply water from the exterior of the structure as crews advance into the interior. This is known as the ______ attack

Answer 2

Transitional

Question 3

As the first arriving officer, you have several options for command, including the following three command options:

Answer 3

Investigation
Fast attack or mobile
Stationary

Question 4

The _____ concern of life safety is locating,stabilizing,protecting, and removing living victims from the hazardous area

Answer 4

Second

Question 5

When adequate resources are available, fire attack should start simultaneously with a ______ operation.

Answer 5

Search and rescue

Question 6

If the incident is one in which the direct involvement of the company officer will impact the outcome, a ______ command should be utilized.

Answer 6

Mobile

Question 7

Personnel accountability is essential for a safe and efficient transition to the ______ strategy

Answer 7

Defensive

Question 8

The second concern of life safety is locating, stabilizing, protecting, and removing ______ from the hazardous area

Answer 8

Living victims

Question 9

_______ Is the process of controlling the fire

Answer 9

Incident stabilization

Question 10

For structure fires the fire is considered under control when it is _______ due to the control measures in place

Answer 10

Incapable of growing larger

Question 11

_______ mean that you gather information through size up and determine what level of risk is acceptable for the given situation

Answer 11

Calculated risks 

Question 12

The _____ strategy used at a structure fire usually means that resources are deployed for interior operations to accomplish incident priorities

Answer 12

Offensive

Question 13

The decision to operate in a ______ strategy is indicated when no threat to occupant life exists, occupants are not savable, or when the property is not salvageable

Answer 13

Defensive

Question 14

The ________ Strategy is intended to isolate or stabilize an incident and keep it from getting any worse or larger

Answer 14

Defensive

Question 15

________ strategic operations involve personnel and apparatus that are kept at a safe distance from the incident hazards

Answer 15

Defensive

Question 16

Sounding in the apparatus horn ____times in uniform manner can be an effective retreat signal

Answer 16

Several

Question 17

A whole incident personnel must function within the scope of the IAP; actions taken outside the scope of the IAP are called ____ and may place responders in jeopardy and reduce operational effectiveness

Answer 17

Freelancing

Question 18

A _____ command is not intended to be used throughout the incident, but so the company officer may remain with his or her crew

Answer 18

Mobile

Question 19

After giving the unseen report and announcing a ______ command, the company officer should take his or her portable radio and accompany the crew

Answer 19

Mobile

Question 20

________ is essential for a safe and efficient transition to the defensive strategy

Answer 20

Personal accountability

Question 21

Assigning units to a ______area allows you time to determine the best location and use of personnel and equipment

Answer 21

Staging