RECEO-VS Flashcards
What does the acronym RECEO-VS stand for in fireground operations?
a) Recognize, Evaluate, Contain, Extinguish, Overhaul, Ventilate, Save
b) Rescue, Exposure, Confinement, Extinguishment, Overhaul, Ventilation, Salvage
c) Respond, Eliminate, Control, Extinguish, Oversee, Verify, Support
d) Run, Evacuate, Call, Enter, Organize, Verify, Supervise
B
According to RECEO-VS, when should Ventilation and Salvage be inserted into the list of priorities?
a) At the end of the incident
b) After Overhaul
c) Anywhere deemed appropriate to assist in incident mitigation
d) Before Extinguishment
C
What is the primary focus of the Rescue priority in RECEO-VS?
a) Preserve evidence
b) Mitigate dangerous conditions for firefighters
c) Protect interior exposures
d) Save savable persons
D
When an incident impacts an area other than the initial emergency location, what is it classified as in the Exposure priority?
a) Overhaul
b) Confinement
c) Ventilation
d) Exposure
D
What does Confinement refer to in RECEO-VS?
a) Containing the fire within the building of origin
b) Protecting interior exposures by stopping the fire spread
c) Removing valuable property from the fire scene
d) Evacuating endangered persons
B
What is the primary goal of Extinguishment in RECEO-VS?
a) Preserve evidence
b) Determine the cause and origin of the fire
c) Protect interior exposures
d) Put out the fire
D
What is the primary reason for Overhaul in RECEO-VS?
a) Preserve evidence
b) Ensure the fire is completely extinguished
c) Protect interior exposures
d) Determine the cause and origin of the fire
B
When should Ventilation be considered in RECEO-VS?
a) Only after Overhaul is complete
b) At the beginning of the incident
c) At any point while using RECEO-VS
d) Before Extinguishment
C
What do Salvage operations aim to achieve in RECEO-VS?
a) Put out the fire
b) Reduce damage and preserve evidence
c) Determine the cause and origin of the fire
d) Ensure complete extinguishment
B
When can Salvage operations be conducted in RECEO-VS?
a) Only after Ventilation
b) Before Overhaul
c) After Extinguishment
d) At any point while using RECEO-VS
D
