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Engine Company Ops Flashcards

1
Q

With the exception of single-family dwellings, it is important to determine positioning for at least the ___________ during pre-planning. (pg.3) FC

A

First 2 Engine Companies and First Truck Company

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Step-by-step logical sequence to make best decision. Analyze situation, identify problem, developing solutions to the problem, risk/benefits, and come to the best option. (pg.4) FC

A

Classical Decision Making

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3
Q

Rollover should serve as a warning that the fire area may be reaching the point of ________. (pg.12) FC

A

Flashover

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4
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For hydraulic ventilation, position hoseline ___ feet away from opening and set nozzle to a fog that will cover ____ percent of opening. (pg.15) FC

A

2ft / 80 percent

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5
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The speed of smoke provides what two critical pieces of information? (pg.17) FC

A

General location of heat source / fire’s current flow path or air track

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6
Q

What are the 7 parts of a Size-Up? (pg.24) FC

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Pre Incident / Pre Arrival / On Scene Report / 360 Lap / Situation Report / Interior Size Up / Ongoing Size Up

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7
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In and ongoing size up, what does the CAN report tell? (pg.26) FC

A

Conditions / Actions / Needs

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8
Q

When smoke is encountered from the floor to ceiling, it is an indicator of ______ or ______. (pg.28) FC

A

Basement Fire / Fire in decay stage that is ventilation limited

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9
Q

Threats to safety on the fireground primarily come from these two categories ______. (pg.29) FC

A

Advanced Fire Conditions / Collapse

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10
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What is VSP (pg.30) FC

A

Victim Survivability Profile – determining likelihood of a victims potential to be rescued

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11
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What is the upper range of temperature tenability for humans? (pg.30) FC

A

212 Degrees F

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12
Q

At about 200,000ppm of CO, the human body is rendered unconscious within _____ seconds. (pg.30) FC

A

4-12 seconds

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13
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What is a tactical withdrawal? (pg.39) FC

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Coordinated and specific relocation of units and equipment operating from an area deemed untenable to a specific area deemed safe to continue operations

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14
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An ____________ is when conditions dictate the immediate evacuation of all personnel from an unsafe structure, or dangerous area. (pg.39) FC

A

Emergency Evacuation

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15
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Following a strategic change in strategy such as a tactical withdrawal, command will typically perform a ________. (pg.40) FC

A

PAR Check

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16
Q

What is a blitz attack? (pg.41) FC

A

Initial attack is defensive then transitions to offensive once the fire is knocked down by the exterior streams

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17
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This type of attack is done from a doorway, window, or other protected area not entering the fire area. (pg.47) FC

A

Indirect Attack

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18
Q

What is a method of estimating a hoseline stretch? (pg.52) FC

A

Setback + width of building + length of building + ½ length (25’) per floor regardless of the floor reported + 1 length at the point of attack

19
Q

How far apart is a typical parking space in parking lots? (pg.53) FC

A

10ft

20
Q

How far apart are telephone poles typically? (pg.53) FC

A

75ft

21
Q

How much water does a typical residential structure require? (pg.53) FC

A

150-175GPM

22
Q

What does ADULTS stand for? (pg.53) FC

A

Advanced fire / Defensive operations / Unknown fire location / Large open area / Tons of water / Standpipes

23
Q

Water supply report is given by the first due engine company to ______? (pg.62) FC

A

Directly to the second due engine company

24
Q

________ is the stage of a fire at which all surfaces and objects within a space have been heated to their ignition temperature and simultaneous ignition of all surfaces and objects in the space occurs. (pg.11) FC

A

Flashover

25
Q

Backdraft typically exist during what stage of fire growth? (pg.11) FC

A

Decay Stage

26
Q

A space between both handrails in a stairwell and allows engine companies to maximize the length of hose used. (pg. 3) JH

A

Well-Hole

27
Q

The use of 300ft of _____ ______ _____, can help assess which handline is appropriate for a stretch on a working fire. (pg. 3) JH

A

Small Diameter Rope

28
Q

The ________ ________ _________ method is a step-by-step, logical sequence that the decision-maker uses to reach the best decision. (pg. 4) JH

A

Classical Decision Making

29
Q

The naturalistic decision-making process is also known as…. (pg. 4) JH

A

Recognition Primed Decision Making (RPDM)

30
Q

How often should a building walk-thru be conducted? (pg. 5) JH

A

Every Tour

31
Q

What building construction type is ‘Type II’? (pg. 5) JH

A

Non-Combustible

32
Q

At what point does flashover occur? (pg. 11) JH

A

Between Growth & Fully Developed

33
Q

H.R.R. stands for what? (pg. 13) JH

A

Heat – Release- Rate

34
Q

What percentage of a ventilation opening must be covered when performing hydraulic ventilation, and at what distance from the opening? (pg. 15) JH

A

80%, 2 ft.

35
Q

What is the easiest way to transmit a progress report? (pg. 26) JH

A

CAN Report; Conditions, Actions, Needs

36
Q

What are the two primary threat categories on the fireground in relation to Risk Assessment? (pg. 29) JH

A

Advanced Fire Conditions & Collapse Potential

37
Q

The most reliable indicator of the location of fire is… (pg. 27) JH

A

Smoke Velocity/Speed

38
Q

At 200,000 PPM of carbon monoxide, how long until the body is rendered unconscious? (pg. 30) JH

A

4-12 Seconds

39
Q

A coordinated and specific relocation of units and their equipment operating from an area deemed untenable to a specific area deemed safe to continue operations is defined as… (pg. 39) JH

A

Tactical Withdrawal

40
Q

What will typically happen when there is a change in the mode of attack? (pg. 41) JH

A

PAR Checks

41
Q

What is the easiest method for implementing a blitz attack? (pg. 41) JH

A

Utilizing a fixed master stream (deck gun)

42
Q

What are the cons of a fixed-gallonage fog nozzle? (pg. 45) JH

A

One GPM Amount & Substantial Nozzle Reaction

43
Q

What is the average reach for the Mercury Quick Attack Monitor with a narrow fog pattern? (pg. 49) JH

A

185 ft.

44
Q

What is an effective formula for estimating a hose line stretch? (pg. 52) JH

A

Setback + width of building + length of building + ½ length (25’) per floor
regardless of the floor reported + 1 length at the point of attack

LT Test 2023 (30 decks)

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