CHAPTER 16 – Rules of Engagement, Fire Officer NFPA 1021 - Jones & Bartlett (Third Edition) Flashcards
1
Q
- According to the Rules of Engagement, who makes the final decision regarding whether to proceed with an assigned objective?
A) The company tasked with achieving the objective
B) The Safety Officer
C) The Operations Chief
D) The Incident Commander
A
Answer: A
Level: I/II
NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 319
2
Q
- What is the first Rule of Engagement?
A) Determine the occupant survival profile.
B) Establish and maintain personnel accountability at all times.
C) Extend limited risk to protect savable property.
D) Size up the tactical area of operation.
A
Answer: D
Level: I/II
NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 5.6.1
Page: 320
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Q
3. According to studies conducted by UL, flashover in a legacy home occurs in about minutes. A) 10 B) 15 C) 25 D) 30
A
Answer: D
Level: I/II
NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 5.6.1
Page: 320
4
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4. According to studies conducted by UL, flashover in a modern home occurs in about . A) 3 minutes and 40 seconds B) 6 minutes C) 10 minutes and 30 seconds D) 13 minutes and 20 seconds
A
Answer: A
Level: I/II
NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 5.6.1
Page: 320
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Q
- What is Rule 2 of the Rules of Engagement?
A) Determine the occupant survival profile.
B) Establish and maintain personnel accountability at all times.
C) Go in together, stay together, come out together.
D) Determine and control the flow path.
A
Answer: A
Level: I/II
NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 5.6.1
Page: 320
6
Q
- Which phrase best summarizes the factors to be considered when determining the occupant survivability profile?
A) Fire conditions upon arrival of the fire department
B) The occupants’ likelihood of surviving the search and rescue process
C) The likely location of the occupants
D) Available resources
A
Answer: B
Level: I/II
NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 5.6.1
Page: 320
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7. According to the Rules of Engagement, how much risk is acceptable in attempting to save property that is “savable”? A) None B) Incidental C) Limited D) Significant
A
Answer: C
Level: I/II
NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 5.6.1
Page: 322
8
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- What is Rule 6 of the Rules of Engagement?
A) Maintain situational awareness through air management.
B) Constantly monitor communications for critical information.
C) Go in together, stay together, come out together.
D) Situational awareness is everyone’s responsibility.
A
Answer: C Level: I/II
NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 5.6.1, Page: 324
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9. Which strategy is the most appropriate when a structure is fully involved in fire and the fire is threatening adjacent exposures? A) Combination B) Offensive C) Transitional D) Defensive
A
Answer: D
Level: I/II
NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 5.6.1
Page: 321
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10. According to the Rules of Engagement, who is responsible for observing and reporting unsafe conditions? A) Everyone at the incident B) Operations Chief C) Safety Officer D) Company Officers/team leaders
A
Answer: A L
evel: I/II
NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 5.6.1
Page: 328
