ISO Mix Study Guide Flashcards
Which would have the greater capability under the classic wildfire typing system?
Type 4 widget
What is a person’s physiological response to the 24-hour clock?
circadian rhythms
What can water that has collected in the basement cause to happen?
extinguish gas-fire equipment pilot lights
Which is NOT a hazard from the drive/brake system of a vehicle?
converter
What is the basic approach of an ISO to help firefighters work more safely?
work safe triggers
What is a main concern when fighting fires in low and high humidity environments?
dehydration
Which simple activity is often overlooked that can assist the ISO in predicting weather that is coming?
watch the sky
What is the leading cause of injuries at an incident?
overexertion
Which is NOT something that influence overexertion?
training
What is electrical energy that has established a path to ground through the earth and that continues to energize the earth?
ground gradient
What do most activities at an incident scene require that are affected by the ergonomics?
physical labor
Up to how many volts can be used with the bright orange conduit in a hybrid vehicle?
700
How often should the firefighter be fed when mental and physical demands remain?
two to three hours
What should the ratio of carbohydrates/protein/fat (respectively) be that is fed to the firefighter to achieve optimal cell performance?
40/30/30
Which is perhaps the most commonly used abatement strategy?
awareness
What are the upper/lower flammability limits of propane?
9.5/2.4
Which is NOT an element that must be in balance for optimal cell function?
sucrose
Which type of intervention is used to make crews, command staff and general staff aware that a hazard of injury potential exists?
soft
Organizationally who does the ISO typically report to?
IC
Which is NOT a correct statement of guidelines following the ISO when working alone?
Walk quickly if you must be in smoke.
Which is a hazard of a power line?
under tension
Which IMT type is capable of functioning in an IMS that involves the utilization of significant numbers of federal level resources?
Type 1
Which is considered a low glycemic index carbohydrate?
most vegetables
Which is a serious local injury that means a body part is frozen?
frostbite
Who should the ISO request an ASO from when he is not able to perform all of the safety functions at an incident?
IC
How much water should firefighters attempt to drink per hour during work?
one quart
What factor should you divide the number of seconds between the lightening flash and the thunder to determine the lightening distance?
5
What type of abatement strategy is using personal protective equipment?
accommodation
What trap is the ISO avoiding by staying mobile and observant?
The worker
Which heat stress injury is marked by hot, flushed and dry skin?
heat stroke
How long after operations begin should only water be given to the firefighter?
1 hour
Which is considered the most difficult abatement strategy to implement during an incident?
acclimation
What did Albert Schweitzer say?
Example is not the main thing influencing others. It is the only thing.
Which piece of electrical equipment is a tremendous heat generator?
generators
Which factor that influences overexertion is defined as the science of adapting working conditions to a worker?
ergonomics
Up to how many feet can a downed power line energize the ground in a concentric circle?
30 feet
How many wind direction and speed changes are common in the vicinity of a thunderstorm?
4 or 5
Which trap causes the ISO to miss the big picture?
bunker cop syndrome
How often should the ISO have face to face communication with the IC at routine incidents as a rule?
15 minutes
After what amount of time on scene should the ISO make sure he eats something?
2 hours
Which IMT type is local, agency or jurisdiction specific?
Type 5
Who should the ISO relay concern to anytime a firm intervention is used?
IC
What can happen when the guide wire releases from a sign?
recoil with amazing force
Which is a common hazard between the suspension/door system and the drive/brake system?
springs
Which IMT type includes automatic and mutual aid responses?
Type 4
Which type of intervention is used to immediately stop an action or operation due to an imminent threat?
firm
Which is considered a high glycemic index carbohydrate?
orange juice
What should the ISO practice to avoid the CYA label?
personal concern
What is the hands-on responder management part of NIMS?
ICS
Who should make a judgment on whether a firefighter should return to incident duties based on their best judgment and vital signs of the firefighter?
paramedic
Which IMT type is on a state level?
Type 2
At what size would hail begin to indicate that you are near the area where a tornado is most likely to form?
1/4 inch
What is the minimum working distance when working around electrical equipment with up to 50,000 volts?
10 feet
Which is NOT an item the ISO needs to evaluate when determining how the firefighters should adjust their method of performing a specific task?
The relationship of the worker to the task being attempted
What is missing from the firefighter’s work environment that other physically demanding jobs have?
warm up
Which technique has been found to be the most effective when performing active cooling?
forearm immersion
What is the answer to the question, “what was I thinking?”
You weren’t
What type of approach should the ISO strive for to avoid trouble with the IC?
solution-driven
Which is NOT considered a good protein source for rehab operations?
hamburger meat
What must the ISO be aware of to be able to prevent overexertion?
muscular stresses and strains
The stronger the container is,
the more initial resistance to pressure it has and the more explosive it becomes when it fails.
Which of the following is NOT a way to categorize hazardous energy forms?
stable-may require attention
What is the unit of measure for resistance of electrical current?
ohm
What is the range of acceptable core temperature (degrees F) for the firefighter at an incident scene?
97 to 100
What purpose does the wearing of a safety vest serve on the incident scene?
visibility
Which is often forgotten in cold stress environments?
hydration
What kind of stress can come in the form of heat and cold?
thermal
Which corner of the incident scene should the ISO start from if no partner is available when performing reconnaissance?
Bravo-Charlie
What is the last step in the solution-driven approach of communicating a concern to the IC?
What do you think?
Which is the most important of all weather considerations affecting firefighting operations?
wind
Whose responsibility is it to see that the rehab operation is established at each emergency scene?
ISO
Which parts of the body are generally affected by heat cramps?
arm and legs
What is the foundation for building cellular balance?
food
What is the unit of measure for volume of current flow?
ampere
Which is one of the more common methods of communication between the ISO and IC?
radio
Which is NOT something the ISO should be very concerned about?
skill issues
What should be used when a soft intervention is not effective in bringing about change?
stern advisory
Which may be an early warning sign of heat stress?
heat rash
Which is considered to be the most effective method for the ISO to communicate with the IC and outside crews?
face to face
How many assistants is considered a manageable number for the ISO?
5
Which is NOT a required component for the integrity of electrical systems?
sufficiently supplied
What is one conclusion that has been reached by texts, trade magazines and medical journals?
Firefighting requires humans who are physically fit
After the first hour, what drink can be added to the firefighter’s rehab?
sports drinks
Which helps cells rejuvenate and with the building of new cells?
protein
Which should NOT be done by the ISO when making a concern known to the IC?
Argue his point continuously
Which unit can be created for the ISO that contains specialists with the training, certification and/or expertise to help address responder safety issues?
technical safety
What title should be given to the assistant safety officer at a confined space incident?
ASO-Rescue Tech
What should be used to identify the ISO during radio communication?
“Safety”
Which IMT type is on a regional level?
Type 3
Which is being examined when the surface conditions are being examined?
physical environment
Which is NOT typically a hazard when dealing with a substation fire?
pooling water
Which of the following is NOT associated with the relationship of the worker when the ISO is looking at the ergonomics of an incident?
Energy required to perform the task
What is the force that causes the flow of electricity?
voltage
What element tips the scale toward the ISO making a difference?
communication abilitiy
What is presented to the IC that is a factual observation?
Here is what I see.
What is useful when making soft interventions?
interjecting humor
What is the vapor density of propane?
1.5
Which is considered the most important utility control?
gas
What is the ignition temperature (degrees F) of natural gas (methane)?
999
What is the unit of measure for the amount of energy a specific appliance uses?
watt
What trap can cyclic thinking help the ISO avoid?
underestimating hazards
Which is NOT an element listed as an extra duty for the ISO?
Filter through radio chatter to pull out important information and communications.
What acronym is used to address rapid withdrawal options?
LACES
Lookouts, Awareness, Communications, Escape routes, Safety Zones
What must the ISO do to determine if the interior crews are achieving positive results at the structural fire?
read the smoke and the building
Which is the most often forgotten responsibility of the ISO?
report
What activity should initiate a rehab session for the firefighter?
air cylinder change
What is the minimum number of escape areas that the ISO should ensure the crews have at a structural fire incident?
2
What is the short-lived sudden rise in fire intensity?
flaring
Which is NOT an action model component that requires evaluation by and attention from the ISO?
reading
What should be evaluated if after the initial adrenaline has worn off the firefighters are NOT showing the same energy at the wildfire incident?
rehab operations
In which zone may escorted media representatives be allowed at the incident scene?
support
Which type of wildland fire exceeds the resource capabilities of initial responders but is manageable with additional resources?
Type 4
Approximately how long should a fit firefighter be able to work hard with effective rehab at a wildfire?
10-12 hours
How long could it take to make a structure defensible against an advancing fire?
20-30 minutes
What can pay huge dividends to the ISO at strip mall fires?
watching the smoke
Which physical feature has been cited as a significant factor in multiple firefighter deaths?
sloping grade
Which zone is where firefighters, other responders and IMS staff operating or staged?
support
What is the principle hazard at the structural fire from the ISO’s perspective?
Anything that will kill firefighters
Which is a large campaign-type wildfire that requires the coordination of a significant number of interstate and federal resources?
Type 1
Who is responsible for establishing control zones at fires?
ISO
Which rule should the ISO follow at structure fires for face-to-face communications with the IC?
15-minute
What is a classification given to the probability that a victim will survive the environment?
rescue profile
What is most likely done by the ISO once appropriate PPE has been donned and he has checked into the personal accountability system?
perform recon of the incident
How many general areas does the ISO need to monitor at the structural fire incident?
2
How often should the PAR be given when firefighters are working in an IDLH environment as a general rule?
15-minutes
Which is NOT top on the list of factors that require significant attention to rehab at the wildfire incident?
emotional stress
Which is NOT an ISO duty regarding rehab operations?
set up and run the rehab operation
Which class of foam is used in wildland environments?
A
What is the time window for effectiveness at a wildland fire usually measured in?
minutes and hours
Who should the ISO report to if a shortage in the staging area is discovered?
IC
Which impeded fire control more often than not at the structural fire?
inadequate ventilation
Which is seen as a disadvantage of checklist usage?
There is no one right way to perform the functions of the ISO
Which is NOT one of the three causes for the principle hazard in most wildland environments?
fire reburn
When which section is created should the ISO request an assistant to accomplish the ISO “field component?”
Plans Section
Which tactical priority has the benchmark “under control?”
fire control
What is the leading traffic concern at wildland incidents?
smoke obscuration
What happens to active firefighting operations at a wildfire incident at dark?
suspend them
Which is NOT given as a sample frustration for the ISO at an incident scene?
The starting places for the ISO are too detailed
Which is NOT a quality of a good ISO checklist and action model?
rigidity
What is the exploratory examination of the incident that the ISO takes?
recon
What color hazard tape is usually used to keep the public out of an area so firefighters tend to duck underneath it?
Yellow
At what wildfire flame length can the fire generally be attacked directly using hand lines and tools?
less than 4 feet
Which is NOT included as a basic component of an effective rehab operation?
medication administration
What is the first step taken when the ISO arrives on scene at an in progress incident?
Confirm the ISO assignment
What is the wildland fire term used to describe the sudden advancement and increase in fire intensity due to wind?
Blow-up
What is the act of intentionally being hit by the fire retardant being dropped from an aircraft which can result in firefighter injury?
sliming
What is the number one tactical priority when fighting fires in a center-hall building?
ventilation operations
Which main components will help the ISO classify a building at a structural fire incident?
size and use
Who is responsible for delivering safety briefings at the high-rise incident?
ASO
What should the ISO use to make a judgment whether the operating crews are effecting change as intended by the incident action plan?
repeated recon
What often times makes the crew exposure equation negative?
What and how the crew is doing something
What is the amount of time needed for the staged crew to respond called?
reflex time
Which type of priorities are risks at the structural fire incident associated with?
tactical
What color tape should be used to denote hot zone?
red
Which is NOT a resource that the ISO must evaluate at each incident?
location
Which is NOT seen as a responsibility of the ASO at a high-rise incident?
Control of building systems
Where should the ISO take up a position at the high-rise fire?
With the Command Post
What is the state of a building, area or construction?
Environmental integrity
What is the ISO’s foundation for effective decision making in relation to environmental integrity?
Judging the rate of change
Which is the interpretation that should be made when the wildfire flame length is 4 to 8 feet?
The fire is too intense for a direct attack method.
Which of the following is NOT something that makes the strip mall a firefighter killer?
low fire loads
Which element is NOT essential to an effective personnel accountability report?
personnel ranking
What type of wildland fire may the ISO function be transferred to a regional or state person who is trained for the role?
Type 3
What is a template that outlines a mental or physical process to be followed?
action model
Which of the following does the concept of reach usually apply to?
height
What is a failure to work within the framework of an incident action plan?
freelancing
After what length of time of active fire at the wildland fire incident should the ISO request an ASO?
4 hours
Which type of wildland fire requires regional mutual aid and specialized state and federal resources for containment and extinguishment?
Type 3
What is the best method to deal with traffic related issues at the structural fire incident?
awareness
What is the benchmark given when search and rescue are completed?
“all clear”
Which is often a forgotten resource?
time
Which is generally a safe zone for the firefighter at a wildfire incident?
burn
Which type of wildland fire can be contained and extinguished with local initial responders?
Type 1
Which statement about the ISO’s recon efforts is correct?
Recon should be performed many times during the incident.
What should the rehab attendants consider for any firefighter who exhibits signs of possible heat stress at the wildfire incident?
cardiac monitoring
Which type of incident can be considered the most risky to respond to?
structure fires
Which is an effective way the ISO can take a tour of the wildland fire incident scene?
via helicopter
At a structure fire when is the greatest traffic risk to the firefighter?
while moving apparatus
What can be done to remind drivers to use spotters when driving small, mobile brush patrol vehicles?
Broadcast a general safety message over the radio.
What is the biggest advantage of action models?
Ability to process multiple inputs
Which physical surrounding hazard tops the list at wildland fire incidents?
trip and fall
Who should brief the ISO on the overall incident action plan?
IC
Which is a deadlier scenario at the incident scene?
single freelancer
Which crews typically receive most of the rehab effort?
interior
What zone is identified as a limited access area for members directly aiding operations in the IDLH environment?
warm
What should the ISO suggest to the IC when incidents are determined to be recovery in nature?
strategies to reduce risk taking
Who can assist the ISO with defining the principle hazard, environmental integrity and the effects of surrounding elements and the exposure threats to responders?
Tech reference specialist
Which type of building collapse requires the response of USAR teams and may contain a significant threat of secondary collapse?
Heavy
Which is NOT considered a hazard at the cave-in incident?
oxygen enrichment
Who is required to establish the required level of PPE at the tech rescue?
ISO
Which part of the accident chain includes things like weather and barriers?
environment
Which basic law must be remembered when evaluating industrial entrapment rescue efforts?
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
What is the best place to obtain sitstat and restat information at the technical rescue incident?
Command Post
What word can be used to sum up postincident thought patterns?
Inattentiveness
What is the second greatest fear of most adults?
falling from heights
When do many injuries occur at the incident scene?
While packing up
Which hazard must more attention be given to when dealing with catastrophic airline crashes?
blood-borne pathogens
Who is relied upon to judge the effectiveness of the technicians’ operation at the hazmat incident?
ASO-HM
Who must ineffectiveness be reported to initially at the technical rescue operation?
ISO
When will the rescue technicians usually begin air monitoring?
early in their operations
What is the best place for the ISO to maintain a strategic profile?
Command Post
Which is NOT a back-up communication system at the technician-level hazmat incident?
radio monitoring
How many minor injuries are there for every one major injury according to the accident triangle concept?
30
What is the one undeniable force found at the cave-in incident?
gravity
Which is NOT considered a hazard at the confined space rescue incident?
electrocution
Which incidents does the successful fire officer learn something from?
every incident
Which NFPA standard includes recommended practices for responding to hazardous materials incidents?
471
Which commonly leads the list of concerns for the ISO at water incidents?
Protection from elements
What type of approach must the ISO take once the initial zone and isolation efforts are in place and effective?
strategic
Who is often the person to begin an accident investigation after a firefighter injury or fatality?
ISO
Who should be in charge of monitoring the actions and focus of support personnel at the high-angle rescue?
ISO
Which is NOT considered a hazard associated with high-angle rescue operations?
use of large equipment
Which is NOT a typical environmental integrity factor at the hazmat incident?
topography
Which is NOT federally required element of the hazmat response site safety plan?
Removal of the hazardous material involved
Which additional IDLH zone must be added at the hazmat technician-level incident scene?
contamination reduction zone
Which type of building collapse is an ordinary construction collapse that involves masonry materials and heavier wood?
moderate
Which NFPA standard contains the competencies that the rescue technician at a building collapse must meet?
1670
Which is considered an overriding risk issue at the hazmat incident?
liability
Which type of building collapse generally results from light-frame partition collapse and the secondary collapse threat can be mitigated easily?
light
What strategic ISO goal includes accountability, PPE and rehab?
Develop a safety action plan
Which type of accountability should the ISO deal with realistically?
Strategic
Which is NOT recommended during the rescuers ascent during the high-angle rescue due to possible night blindness?
spotlight
Which is an accurate statement regarding the assignment of an ISO at a hazmat technician-level incident?
It is mandated by law.
What is the trap that can get a firefighter hurt or killed when responding to a technical rescue incident?
The “can do” attitude
In which type of building collapse are victims easily accessible and the threat of secondary collapse is minimal?
basic
Who does the ISO normally shuttle individual PPE concerns to during an incident?
Company Officer
Which type of system involves a working team being replaced with another working team that is already dialed in and ready to replace them at the tech rescue incident?
on-deck
Which type of approach is the best pace for the hazmat incident?
slow, methodical and intellectual
Who is most likely to present the ISO with a “no big deal” picture of the hazards involved at the hazmat incident?
industry representative
What is the ISO’s part in the accident/death investigation when federal OSHA officials become involved?
witness
What is the basic approach to all traffic issues at the hazmat incident?
get rid of them
Which part of federal regulation 29 CFR deals with blood-borne pathogens?
1910.1030
Who shuts down the industrial equipment that may further affect the victim at most industrial rescue cases?
on-site employee
What is the number one safety consideration at roadway incidents?
Being hit by other traffic.
What can be used to help responders understand zone areas and travel paths?
diagrams
What should the accident reconstruction be based upon?
known facts
What is the minimum number of people the ASO-HM works with?
3
Who needs to sign off on the traffic and medical plan at the hazmat incident?
ISO
What can be done after an especially difficult incident to help reduce the effects of postincident thought patterns?
take a timeout
Which section is most likely to gather RECON and threat information at the WMD incident?
Plans Section
What is the minimum that the ISO should document in the PIA?
Hazard issues discussed with the IC
Which is NOT considered a traffic-calming strategy device?
apparatus
Which of the following should the ISO limit his contributions to since an investigation may be warranted at a later time?
close calls
Which case should be planned for when analyzing options at the WMD incident?
worst case
Who should the ASO-RT report to and work with at the technical rescue operation?
Overhead ISO
What is considered the largest concern that will arise with involvement in an accident investigation?
liability
Which is a common hazard at roadway/transportation and confined space incidents?
hazardous energy
What can be used to minimize escape times at a hazmat incident that covers a large area?
golf carts
Which is a real problem at the technical rescue incident in terms of traffic?
congestion
Which is the real accountability issue at technical rescue incidents?
potential for freelancing
Which NFPA standard covers the professional competencies that the ISO should possess for each level of hazmat incident?
472
At which type of building collapse should the ISO request an ASO-RT from the IC if one has not been assigned?
moderate
Who should be called to assist with procedural issues and documentation if responders have been exposed to chemicals?
HSO
Which element of rehab does NOT require special attention from the ISO at a hazmat incident in terms of evaluation?
climatic sheltering
Who should be responsible for monitoring rescuers at the subway incident?
ASO
Which would be considered the most dangerous for responders at a roadway incident?
Use neither a traffic calming strategy nor a traffic barrier
What prevents firefighters from experiencing fatigue and mental drain?
successful rehab
What should be done with the “near miss” stories that firefighters share?
Fold them into training.
Who is a person that meets or exceeds the NFPA requirements for Hazardous Materials Technician and is trained in the responsibility of the ISO position as it relates to hazmat response?
ASO-HM
Which link in the accident chain includes that limitations and restrictions of PPE?
equipment
Whose assistance should the ISO request when investigating a serious injury?
HSO
What kind of hazard are jet fuel vapors and burnt plastics at the aircraft incident?
respiratory irritant
When should medical monitoring be done first at the hazmat incident?
Before technician stabilization efforts
Which is NOT considered a building collapse hazard?
secured energy source
What is the first step taken when conducting the investigation?
information collection
Which is NOT a suggested responsibility of the ISO when dealing with distraught onlookers at a technical rescue incident?
Convincing the onlookers to stay out of harm’s way
How should the ISO approach any formal postincident analysis?
attitude of positive reinforcement
Which type of classifications can help the ISO judge the magnitude and potential hazards associated with the aircraft crash?
building collapse
When should the ISO say a few words to the crew?
Before picking up to leave.
Which may not be practical for the hazmat incident?
project on-scene time
Who takes the lead once an incident is identified as a suspected terrorist event using a weapon of mass destruction?
FBI
What is the intersection of the first three accident chain components?
event
Which is NOT considered a major hazard at the industrial entrapment incident?
poor air quality
Who is in the best position to evaluate issues regarding tools, tasks, and teams at the hazmat incident?
ASO-HM
Who can the ISO yield to for information about effectiveness of crew tracking and accountability?
accountability system manager
Who can assist with exposure reports and documentation of the “nuisance” injuries that occur at every structural collapse incident?
HSO
Which type of hazard at the clandestine drug lab includes explosive devices?
booby traps
Which NFPA standard requires the ISO prepare a written report of important information relative to health and safety issues?
1521
What is a legal term for the effort to act in a reasonable or prudent way, given the circumstances, with due regard to laws, standards and accepted professional conduct?
due diligence
What does the term “formal” mean in the context of the tech-level stabilization effort’s site safety plan?
documented
