Chapter 10 Response and Size Up

Question 1

Response

Answer 1

involves a series of actions that begin when a crew is dispatched to an alarm and end with the crews arrival at the emergency incident

Question 2

Response actions

Answer 2

1. receiving alarm
2. donning PPE
3. Mounting apparatus
4. transporting equipment and personnel to the emergency incident quickly safely
5. Follow SOG and SOP

Question 3

Size up

Answer 3

systematic process of information gathering and situation evaluation that begins when an alarm is received.
IC’s are ultimately responsible and FF should also be involved in the process of gathering and processing information.

Question 4

Alarm Receipt

Answer 4

begins when an alarm is received at the fire station.

transmitted through radio, telephone, or public address systems.

Question 5

AFD uses what type of Dispatch system?

Answer 5

Enhanced 911 system “AFD whats the address of the emergency?”

Question 6

EFD codes

Answer 6

Emergency Fire Dispatch 
52- fire alarm
59 - fuel spill
69- structure fire 
71- vehicle- fire

Question 7

MPD codes

Answer 7

Medical Priority Dispatch
4- assault 
9- cardiac arrest 
27- shooting/stabbing 
29- traffic accident

Question 8

Riding the Apparatus

Answer 8

1. Don PPE before mounting apparatus
2. Don SCBA after arriving on scene or if apparatus has seat mounted units.
3. Secure tools
4. Be careful mounting and dismounting apparatus
5. wear seat belt
6. use ear protection
7. limit conversation think ahead

Question 9

Personnel Accountability Tags (PATS)

Answer 9

include FF name, ID number, and photograph, maybe Med Hx allergies etc. AFD no longer uses this method. PATS are usually collected from unit and given to IC

Question 10

Controlling Utilities

Answer 10

1. Electrical- fatal electrical shock
2. Water- water damage and structural collapse cut off main
3. Gas- explosions- Propane, single shut off valve quarter turn valve

Question 11

Size Up

Answer 11

is the process of initially evaluating and emergency situation to determine which actions need to be taken and which actions can be undertaken safely

Question 12

Facts

Answer 12

bits of accurate information obtained from various sources.

1. time of day
2. temperature
3. weather conditions
4. addresses

Question 13

extension

Answer 13

spread of a fire to exposed buildings

Question 14

pre incident plan

Answer 14

can be especially helpful during size up because it contains significant information about a structure

Question 15

Seat of fire indication

Answer 15

smoke limits visibility a crackling sound or the sensation of heat comping from one direction may indicate the seat of the fire (main area) blistering paint and smoke seeping through cracks can lead FF to a hidden fire burning within a wall

Question 16

Reconnaissance report

Answer 16

IC my request this, which entails the inspection and exploration of a specific area to gather information fro the IC

Question 17

Probabilities

Answer 17

refer to events and outcomes that can be predicted or anticipated, based on facts observations common sense and previous experiences.

Question 18

Resources

Answer 18

1. requirements depend on the size and type of incident

2. availability depends on department size

Question 19

IAP incident Action Plan

Answer 19

based on information gathered during size-up, the IC develops an incident action plan that outlines the steps needed to control the situation.

Question 20

Five basic fire ground objectives of IAP

Answer 20

1. Rescue victims
2. protect exposures
3. confine the fire
4. extinguish the fire
5. salvage property and overhaul the fire

Question 21

Rescue

Answer 21

saving lives is first priority, based on occupancy and time of day and the degree of risk to the lives of the buildings occupants must also be evaluated

Question 22

Offensive attack

Answer 22

is used with most small fires, advance into the fire building with hose lines and ext. to over power fire

Question 23

Defensive attack

Answer 23

when the fire is too large or too dangerous to extinguish with an offensive attack the ice will implement Def. attack. heavy streams