LD # 26 Unusual Occurences

Question 1

Class “A” Fire

State fuel type and extinguishing method

Answer 1

Common Combustibles

Water/Smother/Remove Fuel/All-purposee extinguisher

Question 2

Class “B” Fire

Fuel type and extinguishing method

Answer 2

Flammable liquids/petroleum based materials

Smother/CO2 extinguisher/Dry chem extinguisher/all-purpose extinguisher

Question 3

Class “C” Fire

Fuel type and extinguishing method

Answer 3

Energized electrical equipment

CO2 extinguisher/dry chem extinguisher/All-purpose extinguisher

Question 4

C;ass “D” Fire

Fuel type and extinguishing method

Answer 4

Combustible metals

Heat absorbing medium/specialized extinguishing agents

Question 5

Who decides how to react to bomb threat?

Answer 5

Person who received the call.

Question 6

Should police take control and start searching for a bomb after threat to school/business?

Answer 6

Only if school/business treats as serious and asks for help.

Question 7

What should officer do prior to entering burning building?

Answer 7

Balance risk vs. benefit

Question 8

Who has investigative authority over plane crash when -

1. civilian?
2. military?

Answer 8

1. NTSB and FAA

2. Branch of service to which craft belonged

Question 9

Five common principles for responding to unusual occurrences

Answer 9

Attempt to preserve life
Conduct initial assessment
Ensure safety
Secure area
Assume command