Operating at Residential Structure Fire

Question 1

What is the definition of fire?

Answer 1

A rapid oxidation, self-sustaining chemical chain reaction, that emits light and heat.

Question 2

A rapid (blank), self-sustaining (blank), that emits (blank).

Answer 2

FIRE; oxidation, chemical chain reaction, heat and light

Question 3

Over what channel shall on scene size up be completed?

Answer 3

Fire Ops Talk Group

Question 4

When is it acceptable to leave one at the hydrant?

Answer 4

When operating with a crew of 4 - 5

Question 5

When is it advisable to have the 2nd due engine to bring water or drop a tail for the next unit to complete?

Answer 5

When operating with a crew of 3

Question 6

What is the first task of the AO?

Answer 6

pull past, observe for overhear obstruction (electrical line), engage pump, clear hose bed and charge the line

Question 7

What is the exception to the AO’s first task(s)?

Answer 7

victim rescues

Question 8

When should the officer become part of the crew?

Answer 8

if operating with a 3-man crew; if 4 - 5 may elect to remain in command

Question 9

Where is the FF #1 position? What are there roles?

Answer 9

Behind the AO, responsible for the irons, completing own size up, line selection if given no direction from the CO, forcible entry / access, doorway sweep for victims, flow path control, HIHFTY, wait for orders from CO

Question 10

Where is the FF #2 position? What are there roles?

Answer 10

Behind the CO, possibly to wrap and charge the hydrant, irons or line selection, pack mule or hose humper

Question 11

Which seat may not have an assigned radio?

Answer 11

FF#3; if they do not the identifier and ensure command/accountability, operations are aware

Question 12

What is the signal that indicates “charge hydrant”?

Answer 12

a single blast of the airhorn

Question 13

Where should the first due aerial apparatus position?

Answer 13

in front of the home

Question 14

One qualified company shall be given (blank)

Answer 14

RIT

Question 15

Command shall assigned (blank)

Answer 15

a safety officer

Question 16

Accountability should go to level (blank) at minimum

Answer 16

2

Question 17

What is the definition of an all-hands working fire?

Answer 17

no other responding units and no units in staging

Question 18

The property owner and renter shall be advised that a fire report will be available at the station within (blank) of the incident and to call if they should need any further assistance.

Answer 18

3-5 business days

Question 19

What is important to remember when dropping a supply line in non-hydrant areas?

Answer 19

drop it in an area that the tankers can get in and out to the dump tank

Question 20

The attack engine can be used as the (blank) as well.

Answer 20

draft engine

Question 21

The (blank) shall set up the (blank) where needed and dump first load of water

Answer 21

first in tanker; dump tank

Question 22

Which unit shall find and establish a fill site?

Answer 22

first in tanker

Question 23

Water supply operations may need a (blank) to communicate with fill site and tankers, so they do not interfere with fire ground operations

Answer 23

second Fire Ground Talk Group

Question 24

The second engine will serve as the (blank)

Answer 24

fire hydrant on the scene

Question 25

The second engine will (blank) and tie it into the second in engine
and (blank), then set up for draft operations

Answer 25

pick up the supply line dropped by the first in engine; send their water to the attack engine

Question 26

The 2nd engine Apparatus Operator shall remain (blank). The A/O may serve as the (blank) until one is appointed by command.

Answer 26

with the engine; water supply supervisor