Fires

Question 1

Structure Fire Response

Answer 1

3 Engines, 1 Truck and 1 BC, response must include a medic unit

Question 2

Working Fire Response

Answer 2

Additional 1 Engine, 1 Truck, and 1 BC

Question 3

Second Alarm Structure Fire Response

Answer 3

3 Engines, 1 Truck, 1 BC, 1 Light Air Unit and 1 Ambulance, response must include a medic unit

Question 4

Size Up

Answer 4

A. Unit designation and location of the incident, if other than reported.
B. A brief description of the incident: (ie. type: structure fire, hazmat, mci, etc.)
C. A brief description of the incident conditions (ie. B.F.A.D)
D. Declaration of strategy.
E. Brief description of the action to be taken (investigation mode, attack mode, command mode).
F. Any safety concerns (ie. wires down)
G. Direction to the next incoming unit (water supply completion, establishing a R.I.C., or passing command)
H. Request for additional resources or release of resources.

Question 5

Tactical Priorities

Answer 5

1. Remove endangered occupants and treat for injuries
2. Stabilize the incident and provide for life safety
3. Conserve Property
4. Protect the environment

Question 6

Initial Attack Options

Answer 6

1. Nothing Showing/Investigative Mode
2. Attack Mode (pass command)
3. Command Mode

Question 7

Command Mode

Answer 7

1. Name Command
2. ID location of ICP
3. 2 in 2 out

Question 8

Tactical Priorities

Answer 8

A. Remove endangered occupants and treat injuries
B. Stabilize the incident and protect property
C. Protect the environment

Question 9

Functions of Command

Answer 9

A. Rapidly evaluate the situation (size-up)
B. Establish a Command Post in an effective position and announce Command
C. Initiate, control and maintain the communication process.
D. Identify the overall strategy, develop an incident action plan and assign resources consistent with the action plan and standard operation procedures
E. Develop an effective Command organization (ICS)
F. Provide tactical objectives
G. Review, evaluate, and revise the Incident Action Plan (ongoing as needed throughout the incident).
H. Provide for continuity, transfer, and termination of Command.

Question 10

Transfer of Command

Answer 10

A. General situation status: ie. fire location, extent of involvement, conditions, effectiveness of current efforts.
B. Deployment and assignments of the resources operating on the incident.
C. An overview of the incident action plan.
D. Need for additional resources, or special needs.

Question 11

Engine Company is expected to:

Answer 11

1. Assume Command, evaluate current and anticipated needs and call for additional resources.
2. Perform search, rescue, evacuation and treatment of victims.
3. Protect exposures.
4. Attack the fire
5. Apply water and/or supply water to other units.
6. Assist truck and medic units.
7. Assume ICS positions as assigned by command.
8. Overhaul
9. Assist with fire investigation.

Question 12

Truck Company is expected to:

Answer 12

1. Assume Command, evaluate current and anticipated needs, and call for additional resources.
2. Perform search, rescue, evacuation and treatment of victims.
3. Provide forcible entry and access to building or incident area.