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Fireground Procedures Flashcards

1
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the objective of ICS is to:

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provide officers with uniform but flexible guidelines

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2
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who initiates IC

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first arriving officer at ANY incident

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3
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when shall a response have an IC whose sole function is command?

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any incident with 3 or more apparatus response

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4
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what is a target hazard

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downtown area, hospitals, nursing homes

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5
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what is upgraded to a target hazard response

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one additional ladder

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6
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what is first arriving company responsible for

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initial sizeup, communicate information, begin to mitigate incident

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7
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what are the priorities for civilians and firefighters

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life safety, incident stabilization, property conservation

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8
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radio traffic at routine incidents includes:

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situation upon arrival, hydrant location, additional resources needed

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9
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what are the three types of tactical action the first in officer may take

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investigative, attack, command

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10
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who assumes command in an attack mode

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second arriving officer until relieved

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11
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which mode of attack should be announced on radio

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defensive not offensive

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12
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why would command mode be instituted

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size and complexity needs direct and visible command from outset

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13
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where does first in officer establish command in command mode

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exterior post in safe strategic location

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14
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what items should be in B1 and B2 to make it a mobile command post

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phone list, preplans, demo list, binocs, hazmat guides, other data

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15
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what should a new IC be briefed on

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situation status, actions taken, location and assignments of companies, any other pertinent info

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16
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when is transfer of command complete

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when new IC tells 911 and scene companies via radio

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17
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when is primary search and fire suppression the priority

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when immediate needs of fire exceeds the resources available

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18
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name functions of second in

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water supply (non high rise), second line, primary search

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19
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when does third in get water supply

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on high rise incidents

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20
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who performs secondary search

A

ladder company

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21
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who operates as RIT

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third in if designated or squad if they are last to arrive

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22
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a medium to light commercial building has how many square feet

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15,000 or less

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23
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where might a geographical location be used

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large outdoor incidents like grass fires, or structures when used with sides of bldng as well

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24
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who has sole responsibility for incident mgmt

A

IC

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25
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safety officer is responsible for:

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monitoring and assessing hazardous or unsafe situations, develop measures for personnel safety

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26
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who is supposed to eliminate freelancing

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sector officer of people in his sector

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27
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who would enforce sector safety

A

sector officer

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28
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how is communication done at large incidents

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by radio between IC and sector officers; otherwise do face to face when practical

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29
Q

when is rehabilitation delayed

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when units needed to prevent escalating incident

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30
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where is rehab located

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in or adjacent to staging

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31
Q

who becomes IC at second alarm if BC can’t come

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senior officer

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32
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what is the order to call out BC’s when FC not available

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McGarry, Jordon, Ditullio, Caggiano, Russo, Drummond

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33
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first BC to get to #1 becomes:

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logistics and is B4

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34
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responsibilities of B4

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staff spares, call mutual aid, get specialized equipment, does not respond

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35
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what does second BC do at #1

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is B3, assist B4, respond to further box 5’s

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36
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when box 5 in progress what box 4 info is transmitted by companies

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en route, on scene, clear

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37
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a company may leave station during box 5…

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only if urgent need

38
Q

a spare unit used during multiple alarms will be designated by:

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it’s numerical number (E4 not spare 4)

39
Q

what should be used when the sop doesn’t cover a situation:

A

sound judgment and experience

40
Q

what is minimum response to structure over 3 stories or downtown:

A

3 engines, 2 ladders, squad, 2 BC’s

41
Q

who initially goes to floor below fire in high rise:

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first 2 engines (or squad) and ladder

42
Q

equipment needed for going to floor below fire:

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high rise pack, FE tools, rope

43
Q

where does third in engine officer go at high rise?

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to IC to establish lobby control

44
Q

where is command located at high rise

A

near primary entrance

45
Q

what is hazard zone distance for high rise

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at least 300’

46
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where is interior command located?

A

one floor below

47
Q

what channel is used for tactical ops at high rise

A

channel 3

48
Q

what type of elevator can be used at high rise

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one with fire service control; to at least 2 floors below

49
Q

what ppe may stairwell support crews wear

A

helmet and gloves as long as they stay out of IDLH

50
Q

evacuation priority is:

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fire floor, floor above, top floor, work down from top

51
Q

what should the water supply engine make sure is open at a FDC building

A

main control valve

52
Q

The FDC will be charged to:

A

150 psi

53
Q

what type of process is personnel accountability?

A

ongoing to ensure FF safety

54
Q

who is responsible for overall accountability?

A

IC

55
Q

who maintains ongoing awareness of location and condition of personnel under their command?

A

company officer

56
Q

a change that is not made to the ride list will be considered:

A

a safety violation and violation of rules and regs (not the SOP)

57
Q

who initiates command immediately upon arrival at an incident

A

first in company officer

58
Q

an emergency evacuation shall be declared by:

A

radio over channel 1 and 2 and air horns

59
Q

how big are exhaust openings for PPV

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3/4 to 1 3/4 the size of entrance opening

60
Q

where shall vertical ventilation be done

A

as directly over the fire as possible

61
Q

what types of things have a bearing on ventilation location

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existing openings, building construction, roof sag, wind direction

62
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when should horizontal vent be done

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residential with no attic involvement or louvered vents at gables, involved floors of multi-story buildings

63
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what two ways many horizontal vent be done

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naturally or mechanically

64
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mechanical vent uses what items:

A

smoke ejectors and hose streams

65
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of what shall vent company advise command about

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progress and when operation complete; also problems or delays communicated immediately

66
Q

how many rungs of a ladder should extend over roof line

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at least 5

67
Q

what is the minimum vent size opening

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4’ x 4’

68
Q

if a specific situation for PPE use is not in SOP’s what happens

A

company commander determines appropriate level of PPE

69
Q

full bunker gear is defined as:

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boots, pants, coats, gloves, helmet

70
Q

what gear must drivers wear at a scene:

A

helmets, with ppe set out by their work area

71
Q

if IC is away from command vehicle what should they be wearing

A

helmet and coats

72
Q

what do sector officers wear

A

full bunker gear

73
Q

if a fire is not out or thoroughly ventilated how far must a person stay from building without full ppe

A

no closer than 25’

74
Q

list types of incidents needing full gear and SCBA (8)

A

structure fires, automatic alarms, smoke checks inside, cars, dumpsters, trash, gas leaks, hazmat investigations

75
Q

list 11 incidents needing full gear

A

smoke check in area, salv and overhaul, grass/brush, fuel spill, wires down, arcing, overheated motors, mva with or without extrication, heavy rescue, helicopter LZ, hazmat decon

76
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the size of a RIT is:

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no less than 3 man crew

77
Q

primary function of RIT

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eliminate hazards, assist FF in distress, rescue missing/trapped FF

78
Q

who does RIT report to upon arrival?

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safety officer (note it’s not IC)

79
Q

what items should RIT have for initial entry

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hand light, radio, extra air pack

80
Q

where is dedicated RIT equipment

A

E 12 and E 15

81
Q

where should RIT locate themselves

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at advantageous location near IC

82
Q

RIT places a ladder:

A

to upper window side one

83
Q

safety assignments for RIT may be:

A

structure eval/fire spread recon, accountability of interior ops and unit locations, utility control confirmation, resource allocation

84
Q

how many times shall an emergency message be repeated

A

twice; acknowledged by command

85
Q

what is the term used to get everyone out of building

A

evacuate

86
Q

LUNAR stands for:

A

location, unit, name, assignment, resources needed

87
Q

if Mayday occurs IC responsible to do:

A

initiate accountability, commit RIT, change plan to high priority rescue, assign rescue sector officer, consider second alarm

88
Q

where should RIT respond when mayday is declared

A

last reported work location of unit calling mayday

89
Q

RIT should control:

A

safety and risk

90
Q

this occurs when a mayday has been cancelled (rescue or resolved)

A

PAR/roll cal

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