Chapter 12 - The ISO at Structure Fires Flashcards
What does Read 3 stand for?
Evaluates the most prevalent risks at a structure fire:
Read smoke
Read the building
Read hazardous energy
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The constellation of elements that must be taken into consideration at a structure fire, including issues associated with the buildings layout, size, number of floors, access options and other features.
Building geometry
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Principal hazards +- Integrity + Other hazards += Resource effectiveness = ?
Risk-taking
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NFPA ____, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments.
NFPA ____, “ “ Volunteer Fire Departments.
NFPA 1710
NFPA 1720
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A classification of the probability that a victim will survive a given environment within a given building space or compartment.
Rescue profile
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A classification indicating a high likelihood that a person located within a fire involved structure can be successfully rescued.
High rescue profile
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A classification indicating a moderate likelihood that a person located within a fire involved structure can be successfully rescued; in this scenario, there is clear danger to occupants and rescuers but no compelling evidence to indicate a high or zero rescue profile.
Marginal rescue profile
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A classification indicating no likelihood that a person located within a fire involved structure can be successfully rescued; I’m this scenario, conditions are simply not survivable.
Zero rescue profile
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An organized reporting activity (usually via radio communication) designed to account for all personnel working an incident. To be truly effective, it should include radio transmissions that include confirmation of the assignment, location and number of people in each assignment.
Personnel accountability report (PAR)
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