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General Fireground Operations Flashcards

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The purpose of the General Fireground Operations SOG

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To provide some general information that pertains to fireground operations

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Strategic goals are shared beliefs. If we agree on shared beliefs we become

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Predictable to each other

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Predictability reduces

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uncertainty and simplifies what can easily become chaotic

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Ideologies

No other action on the fireground saves more lives or property than

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The appropriate size attack line placed in the right place at the right time

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Ideologies

……makes everything better

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Water on the fire

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Ideologies

Appropriate GPM is not dependent on

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Water supply or staffing

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Ideologies

We must strive to complete the primary search

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Within the first 6 minutes on scene

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Ideologies

Search can be assigned without knowing …..
We rely on our crews to recognize….

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-If the entire building can be searched
-“Red lights”

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Ideologies

It is acceptable to assign RIT and backfill RIT when

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Critical fireground tasks need to be completed

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Ideologies

In large structures (commercial or otherwise) it is most advantageous to begin fire attack from

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The closest entry point to the fire rather than the front door

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Ideologies

Engines and Trucks will announce ______ with mindfulness of not interfering with______
Rescues should communicate _______

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-One minute out
-Priority radio traffic
-Minimally while en route

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NFPA 1710 (2020) Requirements SFR

Initial alarm for SFR must provide

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16 personnel, 17 if arial in use

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NFPA 1710 (2020) Requirements SFR

1710 States IC must be established

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1710 States IC must be established

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NFPA 1710 (2020) Requirements SFR

Minimum water supply

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400 GPM for 30 minutes and maintained by at least 1 person

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NFPA 1710 (2020) Requirements SFR

Attack lines, GPM, and personnel
5

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-2 attack lines
-300 GPM total between both
-100 GPM minimum each
-2 personnel operating each (4)
-1 support member for each attack line

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NFPA 1710 (2020) Requirements SFR

A support member is required for ______ to provide ______, _______, ______, and ________.

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-Each attack line
-Hydrant hookup
-Laying hose lines
-Utility control
-Forcible entry

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NFPA 1710 (2020) Requirements SFR

At least _____ search/rescue team of at least ____ personnel.

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-1
-2

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NFPA 1710 (2020) Requirements SFR

At least ____ team of ____ personnel to raise _____ ____ and ______ _____.

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-1
-2
-Ground ladders
-Perform ventilation

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NFPA 1710 (2020) Requirements SFR

If an aerial device is on scene it must have

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An operator

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NFPA 1710 (2020) Requirements SFR

IRIC (Initial Rapid Intervention Crew) of at least ____

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2 personnel

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NFPA 1710 (2020) Requirements SFR

Full RIT does not need to be established until

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2nd alarm

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Alarm Assignments

LCFCA

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Lee County Fire Chiefs Association

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Alarm Assignments

LCPS

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Lee County Public Safety

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Alarm Assignments

LCFCA and LCPS have enacted alarm assignments for all call types except for

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Brush fires (i.e. strike teams and tasks forces)

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Alarm Assignments

Incidents will be dispatched based upon unit recommendation through _____ ____for the ______ _____determined.

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-Lee control
-Incident type

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Alarm Assignments

Upon arrival the first unit on scene will

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Give code-11 and establish command (within IMFD peramiters)

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Alarm Assignments

Upon arrival the first unit on scene will give code-11 and establish command when ________ and within ________.

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-Appropriate
-IMFD’s established parameters

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Alarm Assignments

Additional resources can be requested as
5

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-Single unit
-Special unit
-Additional alarms
-Strike team
-Task force

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Alarm Assignments

The 1st alarm

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Varies by call type

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Alarm Assignments

1st alarm Echo level structure fire

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-4 Engines
-1 Ladder/Truck
-1 BC
-EMS unit
-EMS supervisor

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Alarm Assignments

2nd alarm Echo level structure fire

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-2 Engines
-1 Ladder/Truck
-1 BC
-1 EMS

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Alarm Assignments

3rd alarm Echo level structure fire

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-2 Engines
-1 Ladder/Truck

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Alarm Assignments
Echo level structure fire

Jumping alarms will

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Respond the equipment defined in all the alarms covered

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Alarm Assignments

4th alarm Echo level structure fire (and 3,4,5,6,7 ect.)

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-2 Engines
-1 Ladder/Truck

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Alarm Assignments

Lee control will notify all command staff officers through ______ when_____ or ______.

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  • FD all command page/text system
  • A 2nd alarm has been requested
    -Two additional mutual aid units requested
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Alarm Assignments
Exceptions to echo level alarm assignments

Gas leak/odor 2nd alarm _____
Rural _____-

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  • 2 Engines, 1 Ladder
  • 2 Engines, 2 Tenders
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Alarm Assignments
Exceptions to echo level alarm assignments

Rural structure fires 2nd alarm

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-2 Tenders instead of 1

(assume rural gets a tender instead of a ladder on the first alarm)

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Alarm Assignments
Exceptions to echo level alarm assignments

Brush fires: the current system in place is ________ to call for additional resources

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  • Strike teams/Task force concept
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MAC (Minimum Acceptable Coverage)

Jurisdictions throughout lee county have established MAC levels. Agency coverage can be requested by _____or ______.

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-IC
-Automatically by Dispatch

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MAC (Minimum Acceptable Coverage)

When MAC is filled automatically by dispatch it is based off of _____ and ______.

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-Call type
_Initial size up

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MAC (Minimum Acceptable Coverage)

When area command is established the regional coverage will be initiated through

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Area Command

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MAC (Minimum Acceptable Coverage)

IC’s request MAC by advising dispatch _______
Dispatch will then ______ Identified by that agency and _____.

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-“Activate MAC coverage”
-Locate the closest resource type
-Direct them where to report

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MAC (Minimum Acceptable Coverage)

If not requested by the IC dispatch will ______ when providing the 10 minute notification if they wish to ______.

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-Provide a prompt
-Activate their MAC

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MAC (Minimum Acceptable Coverage)

Incident types that would receive a 10 minute notification and subsequent prompt for MAC are
7

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-Aircraft emergencies
-Explosion
-Haz-mat
-Vehicle extrications (prolonged)
-Brush fires
-Structure fires
-Train and Rail fires

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MAC (Minimum Acceptable Coverage)

Along with the incident types that would get a prompt for MAC, dispatch may ask the chief officer if mac is needed when

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-Agency has multiple calls of different types and multiple units are busy

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MAC (Minimum Acceptable Coverage)

MAC is activated automatically anytime ______. It is still the IC’s responsibility to ensure MAC is activated

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A second alarm is requested

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MAC (Minimum Acceptable Coverage)

MAC can be requested by the IC or chief officer

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Anytime they feel it is needed

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Command Role

The success of the command process is dependent on how skilled the IC is in choosing

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Which fireground factors to base his decision on

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Command Role

Less important fireground factors should be noted as they may

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Become the next critical factors

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Command Role

What is usually the basis for the IAP

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Conclusions drawn from what is seen circling the incident on the size up

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Command Role

Command should develop an

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IAP Incident Action Plan

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Command Role

What cant be seen in the size up will need

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investigation after the IAP is launched

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Command Role

Once an IAP is created it will require _____ as the _______ change

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-Changes
-Critical fireground factors

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Command Role

A common failing for an IC

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Creating an IAP but refusing to modify it

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Sources of Information

Three basic sources of fire ground factors

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-Visual information
-Reconnaissance information
-Pre-plan or direct knowledge information

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Sources of Information

Visual information is defined as ______.

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What the IC can see from their vantage point

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Sources of Information

Proper positioning of the command vehicle can provide up to

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Half the buildings exterior

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Sources of Information

Reconnaissance information is defined as

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Information command receives from personnel by assignment or normal status reports

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Sources of Information

Recon is defined as

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Quick assessment of the fire building by walking around the structure noting significant factors

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Sources of Information

Significant factors to be noted by recon are given by example
6

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-Visible fire
-Smoke
-Ventilation points
-Access points
-Victims
-Hazards

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Critical factors

Fire control is defined as

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Activities required to locate, contain, control, and extinguish the fire

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Critical factors

Search is defined as

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Activities required to find, protect, remove, and or treat occupants while introducing fresh air

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Critical factors

Ventilation is defined as

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Activities required to remove products of combustion

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Critical factors

Ventilation must be coordinated with_____. Appropriate placement of _______ and establishment of _____

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-Attack team putting water on the fire
-Vent fan
-Ventilation point

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Critical factors

Property conservation definition

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Activities required to stop or reduce additional loss of property

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Critical factors

Critical fireground factors (tactical priorities)
4

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-Fire control
-Search
-Ventilation
-Property conservation

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Engine functions
3

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-Fire attack
-Water supply
-Immediate fire area search

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Truck functions
7

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-Search and rescue
-Forceible entry
-Ladders
-Ventilation
-Utilities
-Salvage
-Overhaul

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Truck functions (inside team)
5

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-Search and rescue
-Forcible entry
-Fire location and isolation
-Check for extension
-Salvage and overhaul

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Truck functions (outside team)
7

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-Ventilation (fire/life)
-VES
-Forcible entry
-Ladders deployment
-Utilities
-Overhaul
-Arial operations

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Offensive operations

Fire control - is standard procedure to attempt to stabilize fire conditions by extending, whenever possible….

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An aggressive, well-placed, interior fire attack

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Offensive operations

Fire control (aggressive interior attack) is a priority even if….

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Possible victims are in structure

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An offensive attack is defined as

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Deployment and operation of hose lines inside a structure that is deemed tenable

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Offensive operations

Basic components of offensive operations and developing a IAP
13

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-Code 11
-360 report
-Establish command
-1st line to the best offensive position
-Primary search (inside/outside approach)
-Coordinated ventilation
-Ensure adequate water supply
-second line
-RIT/secure utilities
-Evaluate progress
-Adjust your plan and reassign tasks as needed
-Secondary search
-Salvage and overhaul until fire is out

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75
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A tactical withdraw is defined as

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An orderly removal of personnel and equipment from the fire building

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An Emergency evacuation is defined as

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When crews are ordered out without delay due to eminent danger and leave equipment behind if necessary

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Q

An emergency evacuation is initiated by _____and _____.

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-Via radio “emergency evacuation, emergency evacuation”
-Three air horn blasts repeated over 30 seconds

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Emergency Evacuation

Company officers will ____ after initiation of emergency evacuation.

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Advise command evacuation complete and they have a PAR

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If offensive operations are not making significant progress within several minutes careful consideration must be given to

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The decision to change strategies (offen/deffen) and the possibility of structural collapse.

80
Q

Preparation for strategy change can involve _____, _____, and _____ or actually doing these things.

A

-Identify/prioritize exposures
-Locating additional water supplies
-Planning for mutual aid

81
Q

In some cases the most effective tactical analysis involves

A

Evaluation of what is not burning

82
Q

The first arriving company officer should conduct _____ before making entry

A

Recon

83
Q

Operations which begin before knowing location of the fire are at

A

Distinct disadvantage

84
Q

The TIC should be used to scan the area to

A

Ensure FF safety

85
Q

4 step TIC methodology

A

-Look up
-Examine the floor
-Immediate wall on your right pan to far left
-Look back (egress)

86
Q

Early identification and response to concealed space fires can

A

Save the structure

87
Q

To locate concealed fires the ____ should be used

A

TIC

88
Q

Immediate attack from a less desirable position (softening the target from the exterior) (transitional attack) is sometimes warranted due to

A

The time it takes to set up an attack from the optimum position

89
Q

Forcible Entry

Crews should make greater effort to gain entry with as little damage as possible for fires that

A

Appear limited in size

90
Q

Forcible entry involves a balance between

A

The time it takes and the damage it causes

91
Q

Forcible Entry

Consideration should be given to using methods which make

A

Securing the building easier after the fire

92
Q

Forcible Entry

If nothing is showing upon arrival crews should

A

Monitor the building and call for a key holder

93
Q

Whenever possible someone should be assigned to control the vent opening such as

A

“Controlling the door”

94
Q

Minimizing flow path minimizes

A

Growth rate

95
Q

The most common method of ventilation likely to be used

A

Horizontal

96
Q

Situations that benefit greatly from vertical vent

A

Attic fires

97
Q

Horizontal ventilation requires OV to establish ______ following ______.

A

-A vent point
-Water on the fire

98
Q

If a fire has auto-vented the OV should

A

Ensure an adequate vent exit point

99
Q

Vent fan should be staged at the entry point _______ in anticipation of ___________ with the OV and ________.

A

-As soon as possible
-Coordinated ventilation
-Water on the fire

100
Q

PPV should be constantly _______ on the effects on ______ and be prepared to ______.

A

-Evaluated
-The fire
-Stop

101
Q

Gasoline powered PPV fans (blowers) can

A

Introduce carbon monoxide into the structure

102
Q

IF using a gasoline powered blower on a non-fire structure monitor ______ before allowing _______.

A

-Carbon monoxide levels
-Entry without an SCBA

103
Q

Indiscriminate additional vent points are

A

Detrimental to extinguishing the fire

104
Q

Too many exhaust points will ______ the effects of PPV

A

Negate

105
Q

Possibly the most dangerous task performed by firefighters

A

Vertical ventilation

106
Q

Vertical ventilation must be coordinated to be done

A

Just prior to water on the fire

107
Q

An alternative to using vertical ventilation to remove the fuel of a backdraft situation is to

A

Cool it through the application of water

108
Q

In backdraft situations a threat still exists to vertical ventilation members as ______ may happen while operating on the roof

A

A backdraft occurring

109
Q

When trenching a roof it is most effective if cut

A

On the fire side of a rated or non-rated wall

110
Q

When trenching a roof, relief cuts would have to be cut at

A

A maximum of every 5 feet

111
Q

The tactic used for search should support a balance of

A

Efficiency and safety

112
Q

It is pivotal that _____ is maintained by personnel performing search

A

Orientation

113
Q

Primary search is defined as

and

A

-A systematic search for savable victims
-a quick search of all affected areas of the incident to remove and/or protect the safety of occupants.

114
Q

The goal for completion of primary search is

A

Within 6 minutes from arrival on scene

115
Q

VES should be used in coordination with primary search when

A

The opportunity exists

116
Q

It is necessary to assess for VES opportunities early so

A

Valuable time is not lost

117
Q

If notified by a neighbor or bystander the building is unoccupied

A

Information shall be relayed to the IC (neighbor advises everyone is out)

118
Q

“Primary complete” indicates the primary search was complete. “All clear” means

A

The secondary has been complete

119
Q

A live victim may be deemed un-savable when

A

Attempting to do so would cause a greater life safety issue

120
Q

Primary begins as close to the area of involvement as possible unless

A

A likely location of victims is known

121
Q

If multiple victims are encountered a ___ should be established to _____, ______, and _____ patients.

A

-Medical group
-Triage
-Treat
-Transport

122
Q

The location of a medical group should be established in a _____ area that provides ______ to ambulances.

A

-Safe
-Clear access

123
Q

The decision whether or not to remove trapped occupants is based off of……
4

A

-Whether they would be safer in their rooms
-Can the fire be quickly extinguished
-Will their movement impede firefighting operations
-Do you have the time and resources to evacuate

124
Q

Do you remove the victims from the fire or

A

The fire from the victims

125
Q

Evacuating the occupants radio terminology is

A

“Evacuating the occupants”

126
Q

Sheltering in place radio terminology is

A

“Defending the occupants”

127
Q

If sheltering in place and positive results are not seen with aggressive attack within several minutes a _____ action combined with ______ measures should be initiated while _____.

A

-Holding
-Smoke control
-Evacuating the most threatened

128
Q

Rescue efforts should be extended in the following order (Search where first)

A

-Most severely threatened
-The largest number (groups)
-The remainder of the fire area
-The exposed area

129
Q

Utilities control will report ______, _______, and ______. All other non-urgent potential hazards ________.

A

-Fire location
-Extent
-Utilities secured
-Face to face

130
Q

Defensive attack definition

A

Deploying hose lines outside of the structure when the building is judged untenable and/or beyond saving due to the extent of involvement

131
Q

The objective of defensive operations

A

Confine the fire to the structure of origin by protecting exposures

132
Q

IC should consider establishing ____ even on defensive operations

A

RIT

133
Q

Defensive sequence
13

A

-Code-11
-360 Report
-Establish command (ensure no offensive positions active)
-Write off property destroyed
-Prioritize property to be saved
-Attack lines outside the collapse zone
-Direct necessary streams onto exposures
-If no exposure (Surround and drown)
-Provide adequate water supply
-Evaluate your actions to control the fire
-Adjust the plan re-assign resources as needed
-Engage a secondary search where the condition of the building will allow.
-Overhaul until fire is completely out.

134
Q

Secondary search definition

A

Thorough search of the interior of the fire area for victims after the initial fire control activities have been completed.

135
Q

Secondary search focuses on _______ rather than _______.

A

-Thoroughness
-Time

136
Q

Secondary search should be performed by

A

A different company than those involved with primary

137
Q

Water supply considerations for a blitz attack are designed for

A

A brief attack and quick knock down

138
Q

Off tank water a
2 1/2” line will last _____ minutes or less
1 3/4” line will last _____ minutes or less

A

-3 minutes or less
-5 minutes or less

139
Q

Operating times off tank water makes…… paramount

A

The need to consider a continuous water supply

140
Q

It takes far less water to protect _____ as it does to extinguish ______.

A

-An exposure
-The main body of fire

141
Q

Defensive Operations*

If no continuous water supply is immediately available. All available water should be used to

A

Keep exposures wet with minimum flows necessary.

142
Q

Defensive Operations*

(If no continuous water supply is immediately available. All available water should be used to)
The goal of this is to make _____ last until ______.

A

-Limited water supply
-A continuous water supply can be established

143
Q

If no continuous water supply is feasible use _______ and ________ to protect exposures

A

-Booster backup
-Water shuttle

144
Q

Defensive Operations

If a continuous water supply is available it should be establish at the same time as

A

The initial tactical evaluation is taking place

145
Q

Defensive Operations

With a continuous water supply, after exposures, all remaining water can be directed onto the fire building starting

A

On the side of the highest priority exposure

146
Q

Defensive Operations

If no exposures, and building has been written off (surround and drown), the only operating consideration is

A

Personnel safety

147
Q

Salvage is the _____ priority behind fire control and rescue

A

Third

148
Q

The best way to conserve property is always

A

Quick and successful fire control

149
Q

Salvage efforts should normally not begin unless

A

Fire control efforts have been effectively staffed first

150
Q

Resource Management

A balance must be established between tactical problems and

A

The resources needed to control those problems

151
Q

Resource Management

Beware of situations witch grow at a faster rate than

A

The response of resources to the situation

152
Q

Resource Management

Never wait until you need additional resources

A

To call for additional resources

153
Q

Resource Management

The decision to call for additional resources should be based upon a _______ of the ______and the remaining avenues of _______.

A

-Pessimistic evaluation
-Fire extent
-Spread

154
Q

Resource Management
-Additional resource guide criteria-
(When to call for more resources)

The life hazards/rescue requirements exceed

A

The capabilities of the first alarm companies

155
Q

Resource Management
-Additional resource guide criteria-
(When to call for more resources)

The fire spreads rapidly due to an ______, _______, or extension into ________.

A

-Flashover
-Explosion
-Concealed spaces

156
Q

Resource Management
-Additional resource guide criteria-
(When to call for more resources)

All companies have been committed and no significant progress is being made….

A

Controlling the fire

157
Q

Resource Management
-Additional resource guide criteria-
(When to call for more resources)

Forces are expected to become physically exhausted prior to the

A

Completion of emergency operations

158
Q

Resource Management
-Additional resource guide criteria-
(When to call for more resources)

You should have a like number of staff in staging as

A

Units engaged in operations

159
Q

Resource Management
-Additional resource guide criteria-
(When to call for more resources)

A specific resource is needed and is either not available on scene or is available in an

A

Insufficient supply

160
Q

Resource Management
-Additional resource guide criteria-
(When to call for more resources)

There is evidence of significant fire but companies are

A

Unable to determine location and extent within the expected time frame

161
Q

Resource Management
-Additional resource guide criteria-
(When to call for more resources)

Command instinctively feels the need to summon additional resources

A

LOL
(i.e. intuition)

162
Q

FIT

A

Field Incident Technician

163
Q

To prevent information overload on a fire scene, as a general rule, command should be assigned

A

A FIT

164
Q

Definitions

Alarm

A

Request for a predefined level of additional resources

165
Q

Definitions

Single resource request

A

Closest unit of a specific type

166
Q

Definitions

Special resource request

A

A specific type of equipment

167
Q

Definitions

Area command

A

Pre-designated members of the regional Incident Management Team (IMT) that report to EOC and address resource response and coverage.

168
Q

Definitions

Strike team

A

5 pieces of equipment of the same type, with a leader and common communications

169
Q

Definitions

Task force

A

5 pieces of equipment of different types, with a leader and common communications

170
Q

Definitions

Rural area

A

An area that is remote in nature and not serviced by a municipal water supply system

171
Q

Definitions

MAC

A

Minimal Acceptable Coverage

172
Q

Definitions

Accountability

A

The process of tracking personnel and resources on an incident

173
Q

Definitions

ADULTS acronym used to decide when a 2 1/2” should be pulled as the first line

A

-Advanced fire
-Defensive operations
-Unable to determine location and extent
-Large uncompartmentalized areas
-Tons of water
-Standpipe operations

174
Q

Definitions

All clear

A

Benchmark given to indicate primary and secondary search complete

175
Q

Definitions

Backdraft

A

A rapid introduction of air to an oxygen starved fire resulting in an explosion

176
Q

Definitions

CAN report

A

Conditions Actions Needs

177
Q

Definitions

Decay stage

A

Stage of development characterized by decrease in fuel load or oxygen to support combustion, resulting in lower temp and pressure

178
Q

Definitions

Door control

A

Ensuring the entrance door is closed as much as possible after search enters without a hose line. Controls flow path and growth rate.

179
Q

Definitions

Engine company

A

Company comprised of a minimum of 3 assigned to a pumper.

180
Q

Definitions

Entrapment

A

A victim able to move freely within a vehicle but unable to self extricate

181
Q

Definitions

Everyone out

A

Used to describe reports from occupants, neighbors, or someone other than firefighters

182
Q

Definitions

Flashover

A

A transition in the development of a compartment fire when surfaces exposed to thermal radiation from fire gasses in excess of 1100 degrees reach ignition temp more less simultaneously, resulting in fire involvement of the entire compartment

183
Q

Definitions

Flow path

A

The movement of heat and smoke from areas of higher pressure of the fire area towards areas of lower pressure at vent points

184
Q

There may be several flow paths within a structure. Any operations conducted in the flow path will place members at _________ due to ____, ______, and _____.

A

-Significant risk
-Flow of fire
-Heat
-Smoke

185
Q

Definitions

Fuel limited fire

A

Heat release rate and fire growth are controlled by the characteristics of the fuel

186
Q

Definitions

Full PPE

A

Helmet, Nomex hood, coat, pants, boots, gloves, SCBA, and eye and hearing protection as needed

187
Q

Definitions

Heat release rate

A

The rate at which energy is generated by the burning of a fuel and oxygen mixture

188
Q

Definitions

Initial report (County Common Terminology)

A

After the size up. The initial report includes a description of the incident, a description of the property, and initial actions being taken. (360)

189
Q

Definitions

Ladder/Truck company

A

A minimum of three personnel assigned to an areal device.

190
Q

Basic truck functions
9

A

-Ventilation
-VES
-FE
-Search/rescue
-Ladders
-Utilities
-Salvage
-Overhaul
-Arial operations

191
Q

Definitions

PAR

A

Personal Accountability Report

192
Q

A PAR should be called
4

A

-Every 10 minutes or,
-Less if conditions warrant
-Change of operational mode
-A significant event has occurred

193
Q

Definitions

Size up

A

Systematic process of collecting information of the conditions found. Size up is a continues process of monitoring conditions and environmental changes.

194
Q

Definitions

TAC

A

Tactical channel/Frequency

195
Q

Definitions

Tenability

A

An assessment on whether units can operate in the fire area based off conditions and the impact of these conditions to victims and members

196
Q

Definitions

VES

A

Approved tactic of entering a structure through an opening (door or window) to search for location of the fire or to locate possible victims.

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