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Triage sector Extrication sector Treatment sector Transportation sector

1
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The purpose of triage is to ________ patients based on the _________ of their injuries before __________ __________ arrive on scene.

A

Categorize

Severity

Additional resources

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2
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True/ False

Extrication and triage should be assigned separately.

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True

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3
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What are the 10 triage sector responsibilities?

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  1. Determine location, number, condition of patients.
  2. Determine, in coordination with extrication sector, if triage will be performed in place or at the entrance to treatment area.
  3. Determine resources.
  4. Assign and supervise triage teams.
  5. Ensure triage is based on S.T.A.R.T., that life saving emergency medical care is provided as needed, and patients are accounted for and tagged appropriately.
  6. Ensure safety and accountability of all assigned personnel.
  7. Provide frequent progress reports to command.
  8. Coordinate activities with other sectors.
  9. When triage complete, provide command with “Triage Report”. Forward triage tracking slips to command.
  10. Terminate triage activities and inform command personnel are available for reassignment.
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4
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___________ (up to __ patients), triage may be handled by the first arriving company officer and his/ her crew.

A

Smaller incidents (10)

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5
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At larger incidents, more than 10 patients, the first arriving company officer should _________ __________ and assign _________ to the next arriving fire company.

A

Assume command

Triage

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6
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What are the critical fireground factors?

A 
Building
Fire
Occupancy 
Life Hazards
Arrangement
Resources
Other
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7
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Name 4 subcategories under “Building” in regards to fireground factors.

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Size
Roof Type/Construction 
Age
Condition
Interior Arrangement (stairs, halls, elevators) 
Concealed spaces/Attic characteristics 
Exterior Access
Residential vs. Commercial
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Name 4 subcategories under “Fire” in regards to fireground factors.

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Size
Extent
Location
Stage (Incipient, Free burning, Flashover)
Direction of travel 
Time of involvement 
Type and amount of material involved
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Name 4 subcategories under “Occupancy” in regards to fireground factors.

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Residential vs. Commercial
Type
Status
Specific Occupancy

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10
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Name 4 subcategories under “Life Hazard” in regards to fireground factors.

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Location
Number
Condition 
Incapacity of occupants
Commitment required for S&R
Need for EMS 
Exposure of spectators 
Escape routes
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Name 2 subcategories under “Arrangement” in regards to fireground factors.

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Access (internal/ external)
Obstructions
Water supply

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12
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Name 2 subcategories under “Resources” in regards to fireground factors.

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On scene
En route
Reserve
Consider long term operations needs

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13
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Name 2 subcategories under “Other” in regards to fireground factors.

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Time
Weather
Special Hazards

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14
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What is the risk management profile?

A

We will risk our lives a lot to save savable lives

We will risk our lives a little for savable property

We will risk nothing for what is already lost

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15
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What are the strategies for fire attack?

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Offensive or defensive.

No marginal mode.

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16
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What are the tactical objectives/priorities/benchmarks in regards to fire?

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Remove and treat endangered-S&R- primary all clear
Stabilize the incident- fire control- under control
Conserve property- property conservation- loss stopped
Accountability- safety-PAR’s (ONGOING)

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17
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What are the two components of Mayday readiness?

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Prevention

Response

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18
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What are the seven situations where a PAR is required?

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All clear
Fire control
Missing or trapped FF
Offensive to defensive
Any time command asks
30 minute elapsed time notification 
Any major hazardous event (collapse, backdraft, flashover)
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19
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Failure to wear proper uniform or credentials is what kind of deficiency?

A

Discipline 513- Minor deficiency

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20
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Five steps in corrective action process or administration discipline.

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Verbal counselling 
Memo of expectation 
Memo of correction
Written reprimand 
Employee decision making leave
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21
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How many loaner hoods will be assigned to each company?

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10

22
Q

What are the three levels of evacuation?

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Site evacuation
Intermediate level of evacuation
Large scale evacuation

23
Q

What three functions does emergency decontamination serve?

A

Marks victims for easy identification
Removes product and particles from victims
Engages victims in activities that reduce anxiety

24
Q

What’s the flammable range for natural gas?

A

415

25
Q

Is natural gas toxic?

A

No. It is an asphyxiant.

26
Q

In a complaint procedure, what is the number of days it must be completed by?

A

120 days

27
Q

What does “LCES” stand for in regards to wildland?

A

Lookout
Communications
Escape routes
Safety Zones

28
Q

What distance should you park away from a bee colony?

A

150’

29
Q

How many firefighters are needed for Mayday rescue situation?

A

12

30
Q

For trench rescue, first initial arriving unit is to park how far away from incident site?

A

No closer than 50’.

Incoming units should park 150’ level 1 staging.

31
Q

When does level 2 staging take effect on fires, haz mat, or medical?

A

First alarm medical and haz mat.

Second alarm or greater for fire.

32
Q

What is the primary role of the TIC?

A

For conducting search and rescue and crew accountability tasks.

33
Q

What does an attack team consist of?

A

2 engines and a ladder.

34
Q

What size is your standard LZ?
What is the touchdown area?
How many feet away should animals be from LZ?

A

100’
60”x60’
200’

35
Q

The two main gas companies are Kinder-Morgan and Swiss Port. What are the gpm’s of each?

A

Kinder-Morgan 6300 gpm

Swiss Port 1200 gpm

36
Q

If there is a radiological agent suspected and a fire is present, what is the immediate evacuation distance?

A

2000’

37
Q

When your crew goes to rehab, what is the process to get reassigned after rehabbing?

A

Notify rehab sector (officer) you’re ready for reassignment.

38
Q

What does rehab sector consist of?

A

Sector officer
Utility truck
Rehab truck
Rescue /ALS

39
Q

When do you abandon marginal mode?

A

When a primary all clear is complete or when conditions dictate.

40
Q

What is the minimal mechanical advantage for making entry in confined space?

A

2 to 1 mechanical advantage

41
Q

What is the umbrella of service made up of?

A

Firefighter safety, customer service, loss control.

42
Q

What are the four components of a follow up report?

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Disposition of resources (hold, add, return)
Iric (only required when it won’t be present)
Any immediate safety concerns
Accountability location

43
Q

How often should flags be replaced? (On truck)

A

Torn, soiled, or weathered or every three months

44
Q

What are two standard exceptions to the 2 in 2 out requirements in structure fires?

A

When there is a reported or suspected life hazard where immediate action can prevent loss of life.
During incipient stage of fire.

45
Q

If a complaint is filed against a represented employee, how many days before they need to be notified?

A

Three days

46
Q

What are the five components of the SDM? (Strategic decision making model)

A 
(Sr. Sit)
Size up
Risk management profile
Strategy
Incident action plan
Tactical objectives
47
Q

What are the 8 functions of command?

A

Assuming and announcing command
Size up
Communications
Provide and manage a steady adequate stream of resources
Develop IAP
Develop an effective incident organization using sectors, divisions, and groups
Review and revise strategy to keep IAP current
Provide for continuity, transfer, and termination of command

48
Q

NFPA 1500 states firefighters must be able to _______?

A

Don gear in zero visibility while gloved up

49
Q

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 Is the standard procedure for _____?

A

Operating in the hot zone anytime the atmosphere is deemed IDLH.

50
Q

NFPA 1403 The purpose of this procedure is to establish standard guidelines for _______?

A

Conducting structural training fires

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