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Chapter 3 Flashcards

1
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Measurable incident objectives to be achieved in a specific time frame

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Operational period

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2
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IAP for hazardous materials and special operations must be

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Written

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3
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Incident scene planning involves

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  1. Evaluating the situation
  2. Developing incident objectives
  3. Selecting a strategy
  4. Deciding which resources should be used to achieve the objectives in the safest, most efficient, and cost effective manner
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4
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____ formally documents incident goals, operational period objectives and the response strategy as defined by the IC during the planning process

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IAP

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5
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The incident scene documentation starts with form

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201 incident briefing

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6
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Forms that make up the foundation of the IAP
ICS form 215
ICS form 215A

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ICS form 215: operational planning worksheet

ICS form 215A: safety officer report

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7
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What ICS forms are the basis of the IAP

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Done by planning section
202: incident objectives
203: organizational assignment list
204: assignment list

Done by logistics
205: radio communication plan
206: medical plan

Done by safety officer
208: safety message/plan

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8
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A practical tool that is used in the planning process and for the development of the IAP

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Planning “P”

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9
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The leg of the planning “P” describes?

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The initial response period and the needed actions once the incident/event begins

  1. Notification
  2. Initial response and assignment
  3. Incident briefing
  4. Initial incident command / unified command meeting
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At the top of the planning “P” is?

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The beginning of the first operational planning period cycle
9 steps

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11
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Planning begins with?

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Problem identification

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12
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Incident objectives should be written in a _____ format

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S.M.A.R.T.
Specific
Measurable
Action-oriented
Realistic
Timely

In the fire officer book for annual firefighters goal
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Timeline

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The ____ process of the planning “P” enables it to be used to continually evaluate the situation and adjust for changes that may occur at the incident scene

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Cyclical

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14
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A planning cycle should be initiated for each?

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Operational period

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15
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What are the 2 basic methods of incident scene decision making

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Classical method: step by step process, time consuming

Naturalistic; recognition prime; cue based: extremely fast decision making; dependent on experience and training level

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16
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The command sequence consists of 5 levels

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Level 1: incident priorities
Level 2: size up
Level 3: strategy
Level 4: tactics
Level 5: tasks

17
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_____ are the foundation of command sequence

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Incident priorities

  1. Life safety
  2. Incident stabilization
  3. Property conservation
18
Q

____ starts in the pre planning stages

A

Size up

19
Q

Carbon monoxide is

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Odorless

20
Q

WALLACE WAS HOT

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Water
Area
Life hazard
Location
Apparatus
Construction/Collapse
Exposure

Weather
Auxiliary appliance
Special matter

Height
Occupancy
Time

21
Q

______ residential fires tax firefighters the most

A

Night time

FF give extra efforts, stay a little longer, go a little deeper to save lives

22
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RECEO VS

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Rescue
Exposure
Confinement
Extinguish
Overhaul

Ventilation
Salvage

23
Q

A critical point to remember is that an initial responder will basically be confronted with only 4 of the 7 RECEO VS strategic considerations

A

Rescue
Exposure
Confinement
Ventilation

24
Q

Discolored or blistered paint, hot surfaces, or smoke pushing from molding is an example of?

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Exposure ; fire spread ; hidden fire

25
Q

A sign of no fire extension to an area could be

A

Presence of cobwebs

26
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A tool created to optimize human performance

A

Crew resource management

27
Q

The crew resource management was originally called

A

cockpit resource management

28
Q

CRM is based on 5 factors

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  1. Communication
  2. Situational awareness
  3. Decision making
  4. Teamwork
  5. Barriers
29
Q

Gaining control of ___ is the first step in gaining control of the building

A

Stairs

30
Q

When a fire is encountered, a solid stream should be played on the ceiling and quickly rotated around the room.

A

The tendency to strike the fire directly just be resisted. The heat accumulates in the ceiling. Remember what goes up must come down and it will extinguish the fire. Then the hose should be switched to a fog pattern to initiate hydraulic ventilation

31
Q

Sprinkler systems are based upon

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Building contents and not construction

32
Q

The 3 hazard levels for sprinklers are

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Light
Ordinary
Extra hazard

33
Q

Class 1 standpipe system are typically required in

A

In buildings of more than 3 stories and in malls due to the long hose line stretches that would be needed

34
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Class 2 standpipe system is typically required in

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Large unsprinklered buildings

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