Operating at Residential Structure Fire Flashcards
What is the definition of fire?
A rapid oxidation, self-sustaining chemical chain reaction, that emits light and heat.
A rapid (blank), self-sustaining (blank), that emits (blank).
FIRE; oxidation, chemical chain reaction, heat and light
Over what channel shall on scene size up be completed?
Fire Ops Talk Group
When is it acceptable to leave one at the hydrant?
When operating with a crew of 4 - 5
When is it advisable to have the 2nd due engine to bring water or drop a tail for the next unit to complete?
When operating with a crew of 3
What is the first task of the AO?
pull past, observe for overhear obstruction (electrical line), engage pump, clear hose bed and charge the line
What is the exception to the AO’s first task(s)?
victim rescues
When should the officer become part of the crew?
if operating with a 3-man crew; if 4 - 5 may elect to remain in command
Where is the FF #1 position? What are there roles?
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
Where is the FF #2 position? What are there roles?
Behind the CO, possibly to wrap and charge the hydrant, irons or line selection, pack mule or hose humper
Which seat may not have an assigned radio?
FF#3; if they do not the identifier and ensure command/accountability, operations are aware
What is the signal that indicates “charge hydrant”?
a single blast of the airhorn
Where should the first due aerial apparatus position?
in front of the home
One qualified company shall be given (blank)
RIT
Command shall assigned (blank)
a safety officer
Accountability should go to level (blank) at minimum
2
What is the definition of an all-hands working fire?
no other responding units and no units in staging
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.
3-5 business days
What is important to remember when dropping a supply line in non-hydrant areas?
drop it in an area that the tankers can get in and out to the dump tank
The attack engine can be used as the (blank) as well.
draft engine
The (blank) shall set up the (blank) where needed and dump first load of water
first in tanker; dump tank
Which unit shall find and establish a fill site?
first in tanker
Water supply operations may need a (blank) to communicate with fill site and tankers, so they do not interfere with fire ground operations
second Fire Ground Talk Group
The second engine will serve as the (blank)
fire hydrant on the scene
