operating guidelines for emergency incidents Flashcards
Fire Captain Expert Level Quiz
1. What should not delay the appropriate coding of a fire incident?
a) The arrival of additional units
b) The severity of the fire
c) The “Working Fire” designation
d) The time of day
Answer:** c) The “Working Fire” designation
When the Incident Commander (IC) determines a fire is a Code 1 or Code 2, where should this announcement be made?**
a) On the fire department’s internal network
b) Over the Fire Dispatch channel
c) over the tactical channel
d) Directly to the District Chief
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Answer:** b) Over the Fire Dispatch channel
What is the primary consideration for Company Officers when positioning pumping units?**
a) The number of personnel available
b) The proximity to fire hydrants and their GPM
c) The type of firefighting foam used
d) The availability of backup units
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Answer:** b) The proximity to fire hydrants and their GPM
When can booster lines be used for interior firefighting?**
a) Only during small, contained fires
b) Only when directed by the Incident Commander
c) Booster lines are never to be used for interior firefighting
d) When no other lines are available
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Answer:** c) Booster lines are never to be used for interior firefighting
What should the Officer in Charge (OIC) of a Quint unit ensure if the incident involves EMS?**
a) The rescue unit is the first to arrive on the scene
b) There is at least 100 feet of clearance in front of the incident
c) Ample room is allowed for the EMS unit to pull up close to the scene
d) The Rescue unit remains in a standby mode
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Answer:** c) Ample room is allowed for the EMS unit to pull up close to the scene
First Arriving Unit (General)**
- What crucial information should the Officer in Charge (O.I.C.) of the first arriving unit communicate to responding units on the Tactical or EMS channel?
A) Incident location only
B) Incident type and hazards
C) First arriving unit’s equipment status
D) Current weather conditions
B) Incident type and hazards
