Response and Size up Flashcards
Dispatch information will include
A. the location of the incident and the type of attack required.
B. the location of the incident and initial scene assessment.
C. the location of the incident, the type of emergency, and the units due to respond.
D. the type of emergency, scene assessment, and initial scene assessment.
C. the location of the incident, the type of emergency, and the units due to respond.
An emergency vehicle must always be operated with
A. due regard for the safety of everyone on the road.
B. the assurance that all drivers will yield to the emergency vehicle’s right of way.
C. the skills learned in training.
D. the intention to arrive on scene as soon as possible.
A. due regard for the safety of everyone on the road.
To track all fire fighters there should be a(n) _______ at every incident scene.
A. incident commander
B. personnel accountability system
C. incident management system
D. accountability officer
B. personnel accountability system
During an incident, shutting off electrical service eliminates potential
A. damage to fire department equipment.
B. interference with communications equipment.
C. ignition sources.
D. structural obstructions.
C. ignition sources.
The initial size-up of an incident is conducted
A. by the bystanders on scene.
B. by the first officers on scene.
C. when the first unit arrives on scene.
D. by reviewing the preincident plan.
C. when the first unit arrives on scene.
Events and outcomes that can be predicted based on facts, observations, common sense, and previous experience are called
A. estimates.
B. report items.
C. pan of the size-up.
D. probabilities.
D. probabilities.
A preincident plan is helpful during size-up because it contains
A. information about the structure.
B. the potential number of units needed for response.
C. the potential equipment requirements for a response.
D. information about the weather.
A. information about the structure.
Why is the age of the building often an important consideration in size-up?
A. Older buildings burn faster.
B. Building and fire safety codes change over time.
C. Newer buildings have higher property values.
D. Ventilation is often easier to perform on new homes.
B. Building and fire safety codes change over time.
A fire department’s basic resources are
A. its personnel and apparatus.
B. its preincident plans and trained personnel.
C. its specialized equipment and apparatus.
D. its specially trained personnel.
A. its personnel and apparatus.
If an incident requires more resources than the local community can provide, most departments have
A. relief workers.
B. agreements with state or provincial training institutions.
C. mutual aid agreements.
D. support response teams.
C. mutual aid agreements.
Who develops the incident action plan that outlines the steps needed to control the situation?
A. The initial attack team
B. The dispatcher
C. The incident management system
D. The incident commander
D. The incident commander
The gas supply to a building is usually controlled by
A. a single valve at the entry point of the gas piping.
B. an underground valve that requires the use of a special wrench.
C. qualified technicians.
D. the property owner.
A. a single valve at the entry point of the gas piping.
What is the first consideration at any emergency incident?
A. Protecting property
B. Protecting lives
C. Controlling traffic
D. Completing a full size-up
B. Protecting lives
When fire fighters advance into the fire building with hose lines to overpower the fire, they are part of a(n)
A. defensive attack.
B. defensive response.
C. offensive attack.
D. rapid intervention team.
C. offensive attack.
What is the secondary objective at any emergency incident?
A. Protecting property
B. Protecting lives
C. Protecting fire fighters
D. Protecting bystanders
A. Protecting property
The removal or protection of property that could be damaged during firefighting is called
A. postincident reporting.
B. overhaul.
C. recovery.
D. salvage.
D. salvage.
The main area of the fire is the
A. hot spot.
B. seat of the fire.
C. attack area.
D. target area.
B. seat of the fire.
The incident commander assembles, interprets, and bases decisions on information presented in the
A. call-out.
B. size-up.
C. reconnaissance report.
D. dispatch message.
C. reconnaissance report.
During the response phase, the fire fighter should begin to
A. consider any factors that could affect the situation.
B. rest and prepare for the upcoming incident.
C. have constant communications with the driver.
D. organize equipment.
A. consider any factors that could affect the situation.
Fire fighters who respond to an incident on the fire apparatus deposit their personnel accountability tags
A. in the command post.
B. with the incident commander.
C. with the rapid intervention team.
D. on a designated location on the apparatus.
D. on a designated location on the apparatus.
The ________ report is created for the incident commander based on the inspection and exploration of a specific area.
reconnaissance
A(n) _________ attack occurs when fire fighters advance into the fire with extinguishing agents to overpower the fire.
offensive
An older style of building that contains channels in the wall extending from the basement to the attic is an example of a(n) _________ -frame construction.
balloon
________ are events that can be predicted or anticipated, based on facts, observations, and previous experiences.
Probabilities
A(n) _______ attack occurs when fire fighters attempt to suppress a fire and protect exposures externally.
defensive
After a fire is under control, a(n) ______ is conducted to completely extinguish any remaining fires.
overhaul
The _________ information is essential for determining the appropriate strategy and tactics for an incident.
size-up
All equipment should be properly mounted, stowed, or ______ on the fire apparatus to prevent injury.
secured
The shut-off valve for a natural gas system is usually a(n) ________ turn valve with a locking device.
quarter
The size-up process requires a(n) ______ approach to managing information.
systematic
True/False
Freelancing is dangerous.
True
True/False
The driver of the fire apparatus is legally responsible for the safe operation of the apparatus at all times.
True
True/False
During transport, it is important to have constant contact with the driver to make him or her aware of all
response information.
False
True/False
Fire fighters should not respond to an emergency incident unless they are dispatched.
True
True/False
Defensive strategies are used to protect exposed properties because defensive strategies are ineffective in extinguishing fires.
False
True/False
Never attempt to mount fire apparatus while it is moving.
True
True/False
Visible flames provide all of the information needed for the incident commander to make decisions on where to set up the attack teams.
False
True/False
Shutting off water service in a residential fire is often difficult because of the number of valves that need to be closed within the structure.
False
True/False
Traffic is often a major concern for fire fighter safety at an emergency incident.
True
True/False
A fire fighter can make a better size-up by standing up in the apparatus while approaching the scene of a working fire.
False
