Ex Dangerous Flashcards
Enclosed Structure
structure that is absent windows or doors of sufficient number or size to achieve prompt ventilation or emergency evac.
Strike Team
Group of 2 or more companies of the sme kind and type working together to achieve the same objective. IC assigned or senior officer is the strike team leader.
Task Force
Combination of single resources of any type or kind assembled for a particular tactical need. IC assigned or senior officer is the Task Force Leader.
What equipment must be included when conducting a TIC search
A hoseline, rope, or some other device that leads the crew to exit.
What action is critical to safety and must be accomplished first?
The selection of the point of entry is critical to greatest margin of safety.
What is the primary objective when selecting the point of entry?
Minimize the distance firefighters have to venture into the structure to accomplish their mission.
What must be done prior to selecting a point of entry?
Complete a thorough building size up with 360 walk around.
Guidelines for locating the fire?
Evaluate smoke patterns. Look for heat indicators like peeling paint or discoloration. Gather info from witnesses or persons on scene.
What are the reasons to have an adequate poll of personnel?
Provides opportunity to divide the operation, maintain reserve personnel, rehab personnel, and provides for options that wouldn’t otherwise be available.
What positive do Strike Teams/Task Forces provide?
Provides an extra margin of safety and coordination of tasks that may be difficult for a single company to achieve.
Generally speaking, firefighters should venture no further than how far into an extremely dangerous structure?
No further that 100 feet. The length of a LASAR rope or two sections of hose.
What consideration must be taken when establishing alternative escape routes?
Personnel must consider the impact additional openings will have on ventilation efforts. Coordinate these efforts with the IC
Risk Management
The IC must not hesitate to go defensive if he/she believes the risk is too great.
When conducting a TIC search, personnel must not venture farther than?
100 feet.
Who is responsible for announcing that a crew is entering the structure?
The officer is responsible for announcing crew is entering along with the lowest air level of the crew.
