EOG100A

Question 1

Command shall be established at all incidents by______.

Answer 1

The ranking member of the first arriving unit.

Question 2

Size up report- when multiple resources are dispatched, the first in company will transmit a size up report identifying:

Answer 2

-Company on scene
-corrected address if needed
- brief description of the incident and report of conditions
- command designator if assuming command or (if engaging in tactical ops) initial actions/functions assumed by company
- announcement of strategic mode if not offensive.

Question 3

Selection of command mode is based on the following two questions:

Answer 3

Will the initial tactical ops of the first arriving company have a significant impact on the eventual outcome of the incident?

Will the personal efforts of the company officer in the performance of tactical activity have a significant impact on the ability of the company to achieve their tactical objectives?

Question 4

Tactical operations by the first arriving company are not to begin until_______________.

Answer 4

A detailed status report of operations is communicated.

Question 5

Incidents priorities provide a_________________.

Answer 5

Framework for command decision making.

Question 6

Tactical activity may address______________ incident priority simultaneously.

Answer 6

More than one.

Question 7

Based on the following three questions the IC will make critical judgements that will dictate the course of the incident.

Answer 7

What have I got (situation)
Where is it going (potential)
What do I need to control it (resources)

Question 8

Considering the level of risk, the IC will choose the proper strategy. Strategic mode will be based on:

Answer 8

• the rescue profile
• the fire and smoke conditions
• the building construction, fire load, and involvement.
• other incident hazards such as potential for explosion or hazardous materials.
• a realistic evaluation of the resources available versus the resources needed to mitigate the incident.

Question 9

The intial strategic mode provides a_________.

Answer 9

Starting point to begin operations.

Question 10

Strategy starts with the arrival of the first unit and is____________________.

Answer 10

Constantly monitored and evaluated throughout the incident.

Question 11

Strategic goals are broad in nature and are achieved by the completion of tactical objectives. Strategic goals are generally focused in the following areas:

Answer 11

Protection or removal of exposed persons
Confinement and extinguishment
Minimized loss to involved or exposed property.

Question 12

Tactical objetives must be both_______ and ______.

Answer 12

Specific and measurable.

Question 13

The IAP may be communicated by _____, ______, or by ______.

Answer 13

Standard operating practices
Assigning tactical objectives
Assigning task activity.

Question 14

Tactical activities are typically assigned as _____________ based on the ICs confidence that standard operating procedures apply to the situation.

Answer 14

One or two word orders.

Question 15

-
-

Answer 15

Periodic status reports
Need for assistance or more resources
Completion of the assignment.

Question 16

When a division is assigned, and the division is conducting interior operations, it is the __ ___ to assign a RIC for their division.

Answer 16

Division supervisor.

Question 17

In addition to establishing the division designation, specific boundaries must be defined. This is particular important in_____ ______.

Answer 17

Non structural incidents.

Question 18

Groups shall be designed by____.

Answer 18

Function.

Question 19

If the responsibility is not specifically assigned, the ranking officer of the first company to arrive to staging shall assume the function of_______.

Answer 19

Staging area manager.

Question 20

Transfer of command shall include communication of the following information:

Answer 20

-Status of the current situation .
-Resources committed to the incident and responding as well as the present incident organizational structure.
-assessment of the current effect of tactical operations.

Question 21

For a multiple company response, a CP will be formally established in a ___ ____.

Answer 21

Fixed position.

Question 22

When to call for PAR:

Answer 22

• 30 minutes after time of dispatch and 20 minutes thereafter until the incident benchmark under control
• Transitions from offensive to defensive incident management.
• Any catastrophic event such as collapse, explosions, etc.
• Any other time deemed necessary by the IC.

Question 23

Once two or more companies are assigned or operating in the hazardous area, the incident shall no longer be considered in the initial stage, and at least________.

Answer 23

one RIC is required.

Question 24

A RIC will consist of at least_____.

Answer 24

Two members.

Question 25

RIC duties: assemble a minimum complement of equipment:

Answer 25

one flashlight per member, one radio per member, forcible entry/exit tools.

Question 26

After one 30 minute SCBA cylinder, 20 minutes of intense work without SCBA, rest:

Answer 26

10 minutes of self rehab (rest with hydration)

Question 27

After 2 30 minute SCBA cylinders, one 45/60 minute SCBA when encapsulating CPC is worn. 40 minutes of intense work without SCBA. Rest:

Answer 27

20 minutes of rest (with hydration) in a rehab area.

Question 28

Minimum of 2-4 oz of water for every:

Answer 28

20 minutes during any type of firefighting 20 minutes during major medical or MCI 15-30 minutes during HAZMAT/special operations.

Question 29

When the on scene time exceeds two hours, members will be provided with____________.

Answer 29

sports drink diluted to half strength.

Question 30

The IC has the discretion to assign an appropriate person to the position of rehab group supervisor. When assigning this position, the IC should consider the following personnel:

Answer 30

- TFD EMS officer - TFD training officer - TFD exercise physiologist - TFD chief officer or company officer - EMSA supervisor

Question 31

Any member who has a pulse rate greater than 120 will report directly to _____.

Answer 31

medical rehab.

Question 32

A ket concept to abide by when establishing a Rehab Area is to set it up______ to where firefighters are working.

Answer 32

As close as safely possible.

Question 33

When to call for fire investigator:

Answer 33

- When the physical and or circumstantial evidence indicates the possibility of an incendiary fire. - when a fore fatality occurs or a civilian receives a burn injury requiring hospital care. - multiple alarm fires. - confirmed explosions. - when any city property is involved. - when the cause of the fire cannot be satisfactorily determined. - prior incidents at the same address. - all vehicle fires that are not accidental in nature.

Question 34

Fire investigators will collect the pertinent information on a JFSI form and forward this information to the JFSI officer, who in turn will make contact with the juvenile's parents/guardians within _______ of the event to set up an assessment.

Answer 34

Three working days.

Question 35

Upon completion of the PIA, the IC will submit a synopsis to______,_____,______.

Answer 35

The assistant chief, deputy chief of field ops and the chief of training.

Question 36

DISTRICT CHIEF LEVEL PIA: A building fire in which_______ rooms are severely damaged by fire or where unusual extinguishing problems existed.

Answer 36

Three or more.

Question 37

District chief level PIA: any mass cassualty incident involving______ victims.

Answer 37

Four or more.

Question 38

District chief level PIA: large scale wildland fires involving________ units.

Answer 38

Five or more.

Question 39

Assistant chief level PIA: ______ or greater fire incidents.

Answer 39

Third alarm.

Question 40

During a response, any IC or the fire chief may request response by a CID team member through the_________.

Answer 40

In duty shift coordinator.

Question 41

A member of the CID team will normally respond to mass cassualty incidents (incidents involving ____ severe injuries or deaths).

Answer 41

Four or more.

Question 42

Activation of the CID team (when an incident can not be handled by one team member alone) will normally consist of a response by___________ team members.

Answer 42

Two or three.

Question 43

Formal debriefings will normally be held no earlier than______ after an incident, and will usually be scheduled within _____ after an incident.

Answer 43

24 hours, 72 hours.

Question 44

When possible, the management intern should be assigned to coordinate between the firefighters and ____.

Answer 44

The investigator.

Question 45

Whenever possible an aerial apparatus should be placed:

Answer 45

in front of the addresss

Question 46

Tactical priorities are the three standard functions that must be ________.

Answer 46

completed in order

Question 47

The IC should consider the following factors when developing their rescue plan:

Answer 47

Number, location and condition of victims. Realistic ability to rescue victims Protection in place versus evacuation.

Question 48

Time is a critical factor in __________

Answer 48

the primary search process

Question 49

successful primary search operations must be completed quickly during the _______ of an incident in order to be effective.

Answer 49

initial stages

Question 50

It is the ICs responsibility to:

Answer 50

Ensure the primary search is conducted in all involved and exposed occupancies that can be entered. Coordinate primary search assignments. Secure completion report from interior companies.

Question 51

It is the responsibility of the supervisor in charge of the rescue function to transmit an _____.

Answer 51

All clear.

Question 52

Smoke showing and working fire situations: In such cases the IC and operating companies should be aware that the operation is in a _____ until the primary search is ______.

Answer 52

rescue mode, complete.

Question 53

As quickly as fire control is achieved, the IC should conduct a _____ for victims.

Answer 53

secondary search.

Question 54

Rescue priority: when multiple victims are threatened by fire, the priority order of action is:

Answer 54

Most severely threatened. Largest number (groups) Remainder in the fire area. Those in exposed areas.

Question 55

Rescue tactics:

Answer 55

Search. Evacuation. Shelter in place ventilation

Question 56

When primary search companies encounter and remove victims, the IC must assign other companies to cover the interior positions vacated by ______.

Answer 56

those companies

Question 57

_____ should be utilized to remove victims whenever possible.

Answer 57

Normal means of interior egress (stairs, halls)

Question 58

_______ must be utilized in their order of effectiveness.

Answer 58

Secondary means of egress (aerial devices, ground ladders)

Question 59

Buildings with fire separations such as hospitals, nursing homes, and many high rise buildings have the option to ________.

Answer 59

Protect in place.

Question 60

TFD command- supplemental guidelines: Purpose: 1- 2- 3- 4- 5-

Answer 60

1- provide for the safety of personnel operating at emergency incidents. 2- improve the use of resources and tactical effectiveness 3- meet the OSHA EPA regulations requiring the use of the ICS for hazmat incidents 4- meet the NFPA 1500 reqs for use of ICS for operations at all emergency incidents 5- meet the HSPD-5 requiring adoption of NIMS.

Question 61

Radio comm shall be sender to receiver using the following model: 1- 2- 3- 4-

Answer 61

1- initiate comms and determine that the intended receiver is listening 2- transmit the message or order concisely in clear text 3- get feedback from the receiver to ensure that the message was received and understood 4- confirm that the message or order was understood, if not, correct and clarify the message.

Question 62

In extreme emergency, this transmission will be made to clear the airways

Answer 62

emergency traffic

Question 63

After company assignment at an incident, W designates the company. Without a W the call will be for the ______.

Answer 63

apparatus only

Question 64

The _____ of the initial arriving unit determines if initial command activity will be conducted from a ____ position, or if the situation requires passing command to the next arriving company.

Answer 64

ranking officer fixed

Question 65

command from a ___ position is preferred, particularly when an incident is complex or rapidly escalating.

Answer 65

fixed

Question 66

If there is a need for immediate tactical activity, and company staffing necessitates that the CO be an integral part of company tactical operations, command shall be _______.

Answer 66

passed to the next arriving company. However until the next company arrives, the initial company officer is the IC.

Question 67

perform initial an ongoing size up: Perform an initial assessment of the situation, incident potential, and resource ___.

Answer 67

status

Question 68

Based on a RMP, the IC has ___ strategic options.

Answer 68

four

Question 69

Offensive: aggressive actions aimed at directly mitigating the source of the incident- examples:

Answer 69

interior fire attack plugging, patching, and capping leaks attacking the main body of wildland fire

Question 70

______: offensive/defensive conditions are no clear cut, and the IC must initiate an offensive interior attack while setting up defensive positions on the exterior.

Answer 70

MARGINAL

Question 71

Defensive: actions taken to first protect exposures and then mitigate the incident in a non aggressive manner. examples:

Answer 71

*exterior fire attack directed first at exposure protection and then knocking down the main body of fire *damming, diking, and diverting spills and leaks *letting a wildland fire burn to a natural barrier and or backfiring

Question 72

Non intervention: taking no action other than isolating the area because the potential costs far exceeds any benefits. Emergency responders wait out the sequence of events until it is safe to change strategy. The affected area is evacuated. If possible, unmanned master streams are placed. Examples:

Answer 72

*prolonged fire exposure to a venting LPG tank * hazmat incidents beyond capabilities of TFD resources *Explosion/detonation/deflagration/shrapnel hazards.

Question 73

Strategies can change with conditions or because certain benchmarks are obtained. When the IC changes strategy, all _________.

Answer 73

resources must be notified.

Question 74

When selecting a strategic mode, it is the responsibility of the IC to determine a ____ and arrange resources in such a manner that they are ready to commence with the plans.

Answer 74

Plan B

Question 75

The TFDs pre established RMP revolves around the following guidelines:

Answer 75

* we may risk our lives a lot to protect savable lives * we may risk our lives a little to protect savable property * we will not risk our lives at all to save what is already lost.

Question 76

_____ starts with the arrival of the first unit and is constantly monitored and evaluated throughout the incident.

Answer 76

strategy

Question 77

Strategic goals are broad in nature adn are achieved by the completion of ___ objectives.

Answer 77

tactical

Question 78

Tactical objectives must be both specific and measurable defining:

Answer 78

1 - assignment of resources 2- nature of the tactical activity 3- location in which the tactical activity must be performed. 4- if the tactical action must be performed in sequence or coordinated with any other tactical action. -

Question 79

Implementation of the __ requires that the IC establish an appropriate organizational structure to manage the required resources.

Answer 79

IAP

Question 80

When multiple resources are assigned to perform tactical functions in a specified geographic area, a ____ shall be established to provide coordination and control of tactical operations.

Answer 80

division

Question 81

When multiple resources are assigned to an incident wide function, a ___ shall be established to provide coordination and control of tactical operations.

Answer 81

group

Question 82

Exterior divisions: in addition to establishing the division designation specific boundaries must be defined. This is particularly important in _______.

Answer 82

non structural incidents.

Question 83

Interior divisions: when division boundaries are defined by ___ in a structural incident, a number of descriptive designation shall be used.

Answer 83

level

Question 84

if a division is given responsibility for the entire structure, it shall be designated as the _____.

Answer 84

interior division

Question 85

On incidents requiring a ____ response, the CP will be designated by the use of a green flashing light.

Answer 85

district chief

Question 86

_____ will always represent a accurate , real time accounting of who is on a company crew.

Answer 86

passport

Question 87

____ will always indicate the accurate, real time company/crew/staff assignment.

Answer 87

helmets

Question 88

each member will keep a minimum of ___ name tags.

Answer 88

6

Question 89

The accountability clipboard on each fire apparatus will be maintained with:

Answer 89

*TFD ICS forms 4625 4626 *TFD unit log *2 pads of paper (letter or legal) *5 pens/pencil

Question 90

Chiefs and staff vehicles carry:

Answer 90

*TFD ICS forms 4625 4626 *TFD unit logs * printed NIMS * NIMS forms *5 pads of paper (letter or legal) *10 pens/pencils

Question 91

This level of accountability may be used during the majority of TFD's responses including stills, class A and C to fires and non escalating greater alarms.

Answer 91

Basic

Question 92

This level of accountability should be considered for technical rescues, HAZMAT incidents with entry, escalating multiple alarm assignments, and high rise incidents.

Answer 92

Full

Question 93

Two in two out/RIC Purpose: This policy requires all personnel working within the safety perimeter at structure fires or IDLH atmospheres to:

Answer 93

- Work in crews of tow or more and have radio access - be able to continually see, touch, or speak directly with each other. - have a minimum of two personnel available outside the hazard area for emergency crew rescue BEFORE a crew enters a working structure fire. - Have a minimum of one RIC when resources become available.

Question 94

Once two or more companies are assigned or operating in the hazardous area, the incident shall no longer be considered in the initial stage and at least ___ is required.

Answer 94

One RIC

Question 95

An RIC will consist of at least __ members who are available for the rescue of a member or crew if the need arises.

Answer 95

two

Question 96

The composition and structure of the RIC will be permitted to be ___ based on the type, size, and complexity of the incident.

Answer 96

flexible

Question 97

At least __ RIC will remain in place until such time that the hazard has been successfully eliminated or managed and and IDLH no longer exists.

Answer 97

one

Question 98

Check in point: any member who has a pulse greater than ___ will report directly to medical rehab. All other members will report to the hydration and replenishment area.

Answer 98

120

Question 99

Reassignment area- evidence of an illness or injury; including any person with a pulse greater than 100.

Answer 99

remove from duty

Question 100

At incidents where the customer service function exceeds the on site resources, the IC may call for additional resources. Depending on the situation, the IC may request an additional ___ or a ___ officer to fulfill this function.

Answer 100

company code enforcement

Question 101

PIAs should be conducted by the IC within ___ shifts of the incident.

Answer 101

three

Question 102

District chief level PIA: - A building fire in which ___ or more rooms are severely damaged by fire or where unusual extinguishing problems existed.

Answer 102

three

Question 103

Formal debriefings will normally be held no earlier than ___ hours after an incident, and will usually be scheduled within ___ hours after an incident.

Answer 103

24 72

Question 104

formal debriefing will be treated as normal ____ training.

Answer 104

in service