FO1 Flashcards
What does the incident commander use to assign resources?
tactical priorities and available resources
What is the end result of a good size-up?
an incident action plan
Are search warrants required to collect evidence at a fire scene?
No, if conducted while on scene and the evidence is in plain view.
Which of the following hazard zones presents the highest potential hazard to firefighters?
Hot
What effect do cathedral ceilings have on firefighting operations?
They prohibit opening up the ceiling to check for fire extension
In addition to naturalistic decision making, what is the other decisional-making model fire ground commanders use?
recognition primed
In an interior attack situation, should fire officers be able to see all their company members at all times?
yes
What is the key to using an authoritative style of leadership effectively?
developing the trust and confidence of the subordinates before the incident
What is the term for a systematic process of gathering and processing information to evaluate the situation and then translating that information into a plan to deal with the situation?
size-up
What is one of the common human behavior factors that leads to a loss of situational awareness
Disregarding information
What is one of the 6 points of the CRM model that is especially well suited for the fire service
Task allocation
Who is responsible for preventing the contamination of evidence
Fire crews on the scene
Followers should perform a self assessment of their ability to function as part of a team. The self assessment should consider four critical areas, physical condition, mental condition, attitude, and?
Understanding human behavior
What does phase one of NFA size up system deal with
What you know before the incident occurs
What is the term used for 2 to 5 single resources assembled to accomplish a specific task
Task force
What does the 3rd consideration of layman’s situation assessment pertain to
Personnel
Leaders will always be in charge however, in order to be effective in ACRM environment common they must also
Be open to suggestions and constructive criticism
Incendiary devices are tangible items that are classified as what type of evidence
Demonstrative
How does CRM view human error
As an everyday part of life
A good size up requires officers to look carefully and assess what can be seen and ________ About what cannot be seen
Make reasonable assumptions
What is the 1st critical factor to consider when developing a strategy
Rescue
What must a fire officer do after he or she requests a fire investigator to respond to suspected crime scene
Secure the scene
What acronym is used for a systematic method of accounting for all personnel at an emergency incident
PAR
What does the mnemonic device Wallace was hot pertain to
Size up considerations
The initial size up at the scene of an incident must often be conducted under a specific intense pressure. what pressure
To do something
What is one of the most significant factors in size up
Visualisation
What can fire officers used to evaluate the strengths of an individual
Training exercises
During non emergency situations, what style of leadership should fire officers normally use
Participative
What is one of helmreich’s 3 models for dealing with error
Avoidance
What is the national fire cademie fire flow formula based on
Square footage
The ability to quickly size up the fire situation requires solid foundation of reference information and?
A systematic approach
Many fire departments have policies that require incident commanders to request additional resources whenever all the units have been or will be committed. Why?
To provide an on scene reserve
If a fire uses up all the available oxygen and dies down to his smolder what happens if a fresh oxygen supply is introduced
The fire resumes the fully developed phase
____________ is the successful transfer and understanding of a thought from one person to another?
Communication
Which of the incident priorities takes precedence over the others
Life safety
If it becomes clear to fire officers at the assigned tasks are ineffective, when should they relay that information to command
Soon as they realize it
The more churning there is in the smoke, ______________
The hotter the fire is
What is layman’s final step in the 5 step process of size up
Develop the plan of operation
Complete this principle of CRM: Humans create technology, therefore ________
It is fallible
What is CRM
A behavioral modification training system
In what type of building did the majority of civilian deaths occur
Single family dwellings
CRM enriched environments generate climates that have an impact on the freedom to question. What impact do they have?
They encourage it
In a vehicle fire, what might be suggested by a finding that a relatively new car had its tires removed and replaced with old, worn out tires
The fire may have been deliberately set
How do fire officers exercise leadership of a team
Rank and authority
SOP’s enable fire companies to work efficiently and ________
In a cordinated fashion
according to james reason, unsafe acts committed by people who are in direct contact with the situation or system are classified as what type of failure
Active
Discrepancy between what is going on and what should be occurring is often the 1st indicator of _______
An error
CRM does not advocate or support any abandonment of ___________
Legitimate authority
On a class B fire, before beginning foam application, fire officers should determine which kind of foam is needed, and must also ___________
Determine how much foam will be needed
How do most fire departments meet the requirement to establish a rapid intervention crew
By dispatching an additional fire company
Which of the following belongs with complacency distraction and fatigue as a reason humans make mistakes
Norms
When does the 1st phase of size up beginWhen does the 1st phase of size up begin
Long before the incident
Focal point of CRM in conflict resolution is to focus on __________
What is right
During size up, ___________ allows fire officers to be able to predict where the fire is burning and where it will spread
Knowledge of fire behavior
How close should fire officers supervision of their companies be during actual fire fighting operations, as compared to during normal retain duties
It should be closer
What is the last step in conducting an incident review
Write a summary
What can a fire officer used to determine evacuation distances
Emergency response guidebook
True respect is based on 3 competencies: Personal, technical, and __________
Social
During the initial size up, what are the development of tactics and strategies based on
Resources available
What are 2 major components of the incident action plan
Tactics and strategies
What skills promote synergy between the mechanical element and human players
Inquiry and advocacy
CRM advocates speak directly, yet in a manner that does not __________
Challenge the authority of a superior
What is the term for the division of responsibilities among individuals and teams and a manner that allows for their effective
Task allocation
The level of supervision should be balanced with the nature of the assignment that is being performed and __________
The experience of the company members
What leadership style is required for supervision during emergency scene operations
Authoritarian
What is the 1st step in layman’s 5 step analysis of emergency situations
Facts
According to Gordon Dupont, lack of communication, stress, and fatigue are __________
Reasons humans make mistakes
What is the dirty dozen in the context of CRM
A set of human factors that contribute to mistakes
According to N FPA 1710, what is the minimum initial flow required for a fire attack in a 2000 ft² single family dwelling
300 GPM
What is the primary responsibility of fire officers
Supervising the company while assigned tasks are being performed
When is the preliminary fire investigation conducted to determine how a fire started
To the fire is extinguished and before the property is turned back over to its owners
What acronym can be used to assist incident commanders in developing a strategy
RECEO VS
If no formal investigation is done nor fire investigator sent to a scene, who is responsible for determining and reporting fire cause, if anyone
The incident commander
What is an effective listening technique that a fire officer should use during an argument
Refrain from commenting until the other person is finished
What is one of the pivotal components of the synergy of CRM
People
Nuclear power plants, bulk fuel storage facilities, hospitals, and jails are example of what type of properties
High rise
Part of a pre incident plan is a report, in written format, containing various sections. What must be maintained in these reports?
A consistent, standard format
What can an agency conducted to identify hazards and the probability of hazard occurring?
Risk assessment
Which facilities are required to submit information to the local emergency planning council in connection with pre incident planning?
Those that store or handle hazardous materials
During a site survey, what is one question that should be asked about any hazardous materials discovered there?
What can the maximum inventory be
What is a good general definition of a problem?
A difference between the actual state and the desired state
For non life threatening hazards causing a failure of the inspection, when should I follow up inspection be conducted?
Within 30 days
If a facility has new vacuo ation or emergency operations plan a, then it should provide the fire department with _____________ as soon as command is established
A liaison
The size and ___________ of an object can have a tremendous impact on it’s ability to burn and rate of consumption
Shape
Pre instant plans must be coronated with the _________
Facilities own emergency action plan
What type of drawing shows interior views of a building, including rooms, hallways, and cabinets drawn in the correct relationship to each other?
Floor plans
Which type of special extinguishment system is used to protect areas such as gasoline storage tanks?
foam
Which type of code applies to existing buildings question
Fire codes
Properties containing agricultural equipment, electronic data processing facilities, or scientific equipment; and fine arts centers; and storage or manufacturing sites are examples of ___________ properties?
High value
Which of the following is the most common cause of a fire code violation pertaining to egress points?
Improper storage
In A-line item budget, what is the term for the last set of numbers that describe the actual object purchased, such as replacement fire hose
Subobject code
What is used to establish interim and long term actions to reduce the impact of hazards that cannot be eliminated
Mitigation plan
What is the term for the level of funding that would be required to maintain all services at the currently authorized levels
Base budget
The purpose of conducting fire inspections is to identify hazards that exist and to ensure ________
Violations are corrected
What agency has extensive experience in tracking evacuees
American Red Cross
How long is an occupant given to correct a life threatening hazard
Immediately
A _______ is described as a document developed by gathering general and detailed data used by responding personnel to determine the resources and actions necessary to mitigate anticipated emergencies at a specific facility
Pre incident plan
Which N FPA standard provides information on pre incident planning
N FPA 1620
A ____________ is defined as an itemized summary of estimated or intended revenues and expenditures
Budget
It is a collective term for such building parameters as overall height, length, width, and number of stories
Physical elements
When selecting a solution, what is an important factor when deciding on the best
The fire department’s core values
What is one of the top 3 local tax revenue sources
Property taxes
What is the next step in problem solving after implementing a solution
Evaluating the results
Which of the following water supply systems is preferred to supporting hydrant
Large main on a grid system
Which of the following is a common electrical discrepancy found on fire inspections
Extension cords
On a NFPA 704 symbol, which number represents the highest hazards
4
Fire officers engag’d in active listening shown interest in the raw data and __________
The speaker’s feelings and emotions
What is usually the longest time a brainstorming session should last for a group of 4 to 16 people
15 to 25 minutes
What N FPA term means an organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials, and installation, or a procedure
Authority having jurisdiction
What is the 1st role of a fire officer when dealing with a citizen’s complaint
Respond in a professional manner
What is the 1st role of a fire officer when dealing with a citizen’s complaint
Respond in a professional manner
What is the major risk factor that should be considered with assembly occupancies
Multiple fatality fires
What type of documents are developed by a standards developing organization, such as the N FPA, and made available for adoption by authorities having jurisdiction
Model codes
What is one of the larger sources of Grant funds for both municipal and volunteer fire department
The assistance to firefighters Grant program
To what organization can fire departments often turn for help and evacuations situations requiring basic services such as food and water
The public school systems
When conducting a fire inspection, where should the inspection
On the exterior of the building
In the 5 step process of decision making, what steps come right before select a solution
Generate alternate solutions
What is the 1st step in the budget process
Donough occation of needs and required resources
Are manic sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, and ___________ Are the 3 primary components of water based fire protection systems
Fire pumps
Changing a plan if necessary should not be viewed as __________
A failure
