Quizlet Questions Flashcards
What determines the agencies in the EOC
The nature of the incident and the resource requirements
What is the targeted goal for change in the EOC
30 minutes
What is tuberculation
Reduction of the inside diameter of a pipe caused by deposits of chemical or growth of organisms on the inside of iron pipe
How many firefighters might it take to rescue 1 down firefighter
Up to 12
What is the best tactic for fire extinguishment on a strip mall
If not patrons, initial attack from the front
If civilians are inside or trapped, initial attack through the rear of the building
Define reflex and lag time
Time between receiving an order and accomplishing it
Interior and exterior exposures count as ____ if actual required water flow
25%
25% of the required water flow should be added as exposure protection for each exposed floors above the fire floor to a maximum of ____ interior exposures
5
Critical factor causing breakdowns in getting tasks done is
Poor communication
Size up must be performed by
Primary responsibility of the IC
But performed by all
_____ is the most critical part of any successful operation
Communication
The temperature of flashover is estimated between ____ and ____degrees F
Ceiling temperatures can easily exceed
900 to 1100
1300
During fully developed stage temperatures can exceed ______ degrees F
2000
Once oxygen levels gets below _____ %, the fire begins its initial decay stage
16%
- Aim high, look as far down the road as possible
- Don’t tailgate, get the big picture
- Keep your eyes moving, scan
- Leave yourself an out, alternatives for when things may go wrong
- Make sure they see you and hear you
Drive training in America, UPS 1917
In small rooms containing _____ foot ceilings, water applied was directed at the ceiling. Visible flames were extinguished in less than 5 seconds
8
In large rooms containing ______ foot ceiling, testing showed it is important to put the water on what is burning, rather than direct the hose line to the ceiling
17
Water supply for sprinkler systems can be provided either by
Public water system
Gravity tanks
Pressure tanks
A door that is locked from the hallway side in a private residence must be checked
Latchkey children
The most dangerous hazards associated with dust is _____. Dust _____ usually occur in pairs. The _____ _____ is usually more devastating
Explosion
Explosions
Secondary explosion
Thermal burns and smoke inhalation were the primary symptoms leading to death, accounting for ______ % of all fatalities in residential fires
90%
Bedrooms _____% were the leading specific location where civilian fire fatalities occurred in residential buildings
50%
In a high rise fire that has taken control of a floor area in excess of _______ square feet is beyond the control of handheld hose lines
10,000
The vertical spacing between the windows on each floor
Spandrel space
What are the benefits of comprehensive resource management
Maximize resources, consolidate control of a large number of single resources, and reduce the communication load
What are the 3 key component structure that NIM is based on
ICS
Multi-agency coordination system
Public information system
What is JIS and it’s key elements
Joint information system
1. Interagency coordination and integration
2. Developing and delivering a coordinated message
3. Support for decision makers
What is key to improving reliability
Interagency planning
What section may exceed the rule of 5
A fully expanded logistic section
Form 201 -incident briefing show what 4 things
- Drawing of scene
- Summary of current actions
- Organizational chart
- Resources dispatched to scene
