Chapter 15 Flashcards
Personnel and ______ ________ _______ provide the first line of defense in recognizing and mitigating hazards.
Tactical Level Supervisors
_______ ______ are those that require immediate action to prevent a significant injury or fatality.
Imminent threat
________ is the ability to reasonably predict the future well in advance of the change.
Forecasting
Document that the IC may use on the fire ground to track units and record field notes during an incident; could evolve into a written IAP if an incident escalates in size or complexity.
Tactical Worksheet
To operate independently of the incident commander’s command and control.
Freelancing
Incident Action Plan Safety Analysis
ICS form 215A
Written document at complex incidents which outlines hazards identified during pre-incident surveys and size up. It also defines planned mitigation strategies for those hazards.
Incident Safety Plan
Weather Information will be included on ICS Form ___, Incident Status Summary. When requested, the weather observer will prepare an incident weather forecast on ICS form _____
209
222
Form provided by chemical manufacturers, distributors, and importers; contains information about chemical composition, physical and chemical properties, health and safety hazards, emergency response procedures, and waste disposal procedures.
Safety Data Sheets
OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR ____.___, regulates the production of SDS’s by manufactures or distributors.
1910.1200
NFPA _____, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications, Only requires that the ISO complete ICS Form ____ (IAP Safety Analysis)
1521
ICS 215A
The ______ analysis is one of the primary ICS form responsibilities for the ISO.
Safety
Standard on Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue Incidents; Addresses the protection of personnel in common technical rescue incidents.
NFPA 1951
Standard on Surface Water Operations Protective clothing and Equipment
NFPA 1952
Standard on Protective Ensembles for Contaminated Water Diving
NFPA 1953
The ISO of a technical rescue incident should be trained to the level of the ______ employed or have a technical expert (technical Safety Officer-TSO) assigned to assist with assessing the scene.
Operations
Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1006
Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents.
NFPA 472
Resource accountability and tracking is the __ responsibility until the responsibility is delegated to the Resources Unit in the planning Section.
IC’s
______ _________ help maintain the incident continuity and situational awareness during times of change.
Good Communications
Stage of an incident when the immediate problem or emergency has been controlled, contained, or extinguished.
Stabilization
System of barriers surrounding designated areas at emergency scenes, intended to limit the number of persons exposed to a hazard and to facilitate its mitigation.
Control Zones
The area immediately surrounding a residence is called the _____ ______ zone. This zone presents the likelihood of a structure succumbing to the radiant heat of a wild land fire.
Home Ignition Zone
Potentially hazardous area immediately surrounding the incident site; requires appropriate protective clothing and equipment and other safety precautions for entry. Typically limited to Technician Level personnel
Hot Zone
The _____ zone is where trained personnel are working to resolve the problem at the scene. Only personnel who are directly involved is disposing of the problem are allowed to enter this zone.
Hot zone
Area usually within the hot zone which personnel should avoid regardless of their level of protective clothing and equipment
Exclusion Zones
Operational Zones deemed too dangerous for personnel to enter under any conditions
No-Entry Zones
The No-entry Zone and _______ zone terms are commonly used interchangeably.
Exclusion
____ ______ zones may also by established to preserve evidence for investigations after the hazard has been mitigated.
No-Entry
Operational zone designated that indicates an active shooter or explosion hazard.
Threat Zone
Operational Zone established on or near a roadway for the reroute get of traffic and protection of civilians and responders
Traffic Control Zones
Area surrounding a home during a wildfire which indicates that the home should be evaluated for protection from an encroaching wildfire.
Home Ignition Zone
NFPA 1500 recommends control zones be identified with colored tape or flags as follows: No-entry Zone: Hot Zone: Warm Zone: Cold Zone:
Red/White Chevron
Red
Yellow
Green
NIOSH recommends vehicular exhaust exposure be reduced to __________________
The lowest possible level
If a code has not been formally adopted, the HSO may request permission from the ______ ______ to use the most current applicable code or regulation in conducting or coordinating facility inspections.
Fire Chief
A copy of the inspection form should be made available to the _________ __________, Station personnel, and the Fire Administrative staff.
Facility Supervisor
_______ ________ is a goal of apparatus, equipment, and protective clothing purchasing and maintenance programs.
Injury Prevention
NFPA standards and guides are typically updated on a _____-_____ cycle.
Five year
A ________ _________ of service delivery demands associated with a strategic planning or accreditation process provides valuable data for justifying new apparatus, equipment, and/or protective clothing purchases.
Comprehensive Assessment
Wildland Fire apparatus must meet all requirements of the standard while stationary on a grade of _________ in any direction
20 percent
_______ tests consists of visual inspections, operational tests, and load tests.
Annual tests
When a compartment fire enters the decay stage due to lack of oxygen, the rate of heat release also ________
Declines
Type ___ construction is normally used when fire risk is expected to be low or when fire suppression and detection systems are designed to meet the fuel load of the contents.
Type II
The collapse zone is generally a space ____ _____ _____ _____ of the structure and extending the full length of the structure.
1 1/2 times the height
Because the collapse zone is the full length of all effected walls, the safest location for defensive operations is at the ______ of the building.
Corner
A good rule to follow is for the landing zone site to be ___ _____ the size of the _____ _______
Two times the size of the rotor diameter.