Operational Directives

Question 1

First unit on scene (6)
EC, SU, ST, CIAP, E, E

Answer 1

Establish command
Size up
Strategy and tactics
Communicate incident action plan
Ensure orders are received
Engage

Question 2

First engine on scene (8)
P, ST, F? R?, Re, Rs, 2, A,

Answer 2

Positioning
Strategy
Fire?
Re-Set
Rescue?
Resources?
2 in- 2 out
Attack

Question 3

Second engine on scene (6)
R, D, W, SSM, 2, D

Answer 3

Reset
Deploy hose lines
Water supply
Standpipes, sprinklers, masters
2 out crew
Door control

Question 4

Third engine on scene

Answer 4

Any duties of 2nd engine
RIC
Safety infrastructure

Question 5

Commercial / Multi-Family Fire
1st Alarm

Answer 5

EMERGENT
4 Engines
2 Trucks
2 Tenders
1 BC
1 Ambulance
Safety
BU1

Question 6

Commercial / Multi-Family Fire
2nd Alarm

Answer 6

+ 1 Engine (5)
+ 1 Truck (3)
Command staff paged

Question 7

Commercial / Multi-Family Fire
3rd Alarm

Answer 7

+ 2 Engines (7)
+ Air Truck
Notifications Page

Question 8

Commercial / Multi-Family Fire
4th Alarm

Answer 8

+ 2 Engines (9)
+ Incident Command Post

Question 9

MCI 1st alarm

Answer 9

CODE 3
5 engines/trucks
5 ambulances
1 Helicopter
BC
Safety
2 EMS Supervisors

5-15 casualties
5+ critical

Question 10

MCI 2nd alarm

Answer 10

CODE 3
7 engines/trucks
10 ambulances
2 helicopters

15-60 casualties
10+ critical

Question 11

MCI 3rd alarm

Answer 11

CODE 3
10 engines/trucks
20 ambulances
3 helicopters

50+ casualties
20+ critical

Question 12

Rope Rescue

Answer 12

EMERGENT
4 Engines / Trucks
1 BC
1 Ambulance
LCSO

Question 13

Swift Water Rescue

Answer 13

EMERGENT
4 Engines / Trucks
with 2 Swimmers Each
1 BC
1 Ambulance
Dive team
Boat 7
Safety

Question 14

Wildland 1st alarm

Answer 14

1 Engine or Brush unit
Brush unit SHALL go if so equipped. Brush unit Cpt.’s discretion to bring Engine.

Question 15

Wildland 2nd alarm

Answer 15

2 Brush units (or at least 1 brush + 1 engine)
1 Tender
Safety
1 BC
Notify LCSO

Question 16

Wildland 3rd alarm

Answer 16

4 Brush units (or at least 3 brush + 1 engine)
2 Tenders
Safety
2 BC
Notify LCSO

Question 17

Wildland 4th alarm

Answer 17

Page command team and the Wildland command team.
Order resources as needed

Question 18

Standpipe Operations
1st Truck

Answer 18

Recon
Rescue
Flow Path

Question 19

Standpipe Operations
2nd Truck

Answer 19

Support Functions

Question 20

Standpipe Operations
6th Engine

Answer 20

RIC

Question 21

Standpipe Operations
4th and 5th Engines

Answer 21

2nd Attack Lines

Question 22

Standpipe Operations
3rd Engine

Answer 22

Water Supply
Lobby Control
Supply DO

Question 23

Standpipe Operations
2nd Engine

Answer 23

Support First Attack Line
Forward DO

Question 24

Standpipe Operations
1st Engine

Answer 24

Establish Command
Recon
First Attack Line

Question 25

Hoseline Definitions (5)

Answer 25

1. Attack
2. On-Deck
3. Exposure
4. Back-up
5. Overhaul

Question 26

IC is responsible for: (8)
EC, SU, ST, SI, IAP-RP, R, A&R the IAP
, C-B to E

Answer 26

1. Establish Command
2. Size-up
3. Strategy & Tactics
4. Structure for Incident
5. IAP in Risk Profile for Safety
6. Resources
7. Asses & Revise IAP
8. Provide Command Beginning to End

Question 27

Five Functional Areas of Command Basics: (5)
EC, SU, ST, C, E

Answer 27

1. Establish Command
2. Conduct Size-Up
3. Strategy and Tactics
4. Communicate
5. Engage

Question 28

RIC Critical Safety Tasks (7)
R. E. S. U. L. T. S.

Answer 28

Radio
Exits
Secondary Exit
Utilities
Ladder
Two-Out
Second Ladder

Question 29

TTCZ Areas (5)

Answer 29

1. Advance Warning
2. Transition
3. Buffer
4. Work
5. Termination

Question 30

Standpipe Operations
E 1-6, T 1-2

Answer 30

1E: Command, Recon, Attack line1
2 E: Attack line 1, Forward D/O
3 E: Water Supply & Lobby, Supply D/O
4 E: Attack line 2
5 E: Attack line 2
6 E: RIC
T 1: Recon, Rescue, Flow path
T 2: Support Functions

Question 31

Mayday
When to call:
F. A. C. T. S.

Answer 31

Anytime a Firefighter is in Danger,
Falls
Air
Caught
Trapped
Separated

Question 32

Wildland IC steps (4)

Answer 32

1. Lookouts?
2. Radio Frequency
3. Trigger Points
4. Escape Routes & Safety Zones