Chapter 19 - The ISO at Structure Fires

Question 1

Building Geometry

Answer 1

The constellation of elements that must be taken into consideration at a structure fire, including issues associated with the building’s layout, size, number of floors, access options and other features

Question 2

High Rescue Profile

Answer 2

A classification indicating a high likelihood that a person located within a fire involved structure can be successfully rescued

Question 3

Marginal Rescue Profile

Answer 3

A classification indicating a moderate likelihood that a person located within a fire structure can be successfully rescued; in this scenario there is a clear danger to occupants and rescuers but no compelling evidence to indicate a high or zero rescue profile

Question 4

Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)

Answer 4

An organized reporting activity 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.

Question 5

Rescue Profile

Answer 5

A classification of the probability that a victim will survive a given environment within a given building space or compartment

Question 6

Zero Rescue Profile

Answer 6

A classification indicating no likelihood that a person located within a fire involved structure can be successfully rescued; in this scenario, conditions are simply not survivable

Question 7

Read 3

Answer 7

ISO reads smoke, the building, and hazardous energy