SAFETY-05 FIRE GROUND SAFETY

Question 1

When on the fireground, all personnel shall be in 1 of 4 areas…

Answer 1

At staging
Assigned task/position/group
In available status mode
In rehab

Question 2

IC is responsible for establishing safety perimeter but is generally assigned to:

Answer 2

safety officer.

Question 3

What is required of all personnel within the safety perimeter?

Answer 3

Wear PPE
Have assignment
Stay with your crew

Question 4

What is safety perimeter at high rise incidents?

Answer 4

if above 5th floor, minimum of 200 ft

Question 5

When laddering a roof, the ladder shall _____ for visiblity.

Answer 5

extend 2 feet above roofline

Question 6

In general, what is the best part of the building to position ladders?

Answer 6

On corners

Question 7

Operating above or below ground requires how many ladders?

Answer 7

At least 2

Question 8

Power tools going up ladder on or off?

Answer 8

Started on ground, off when advancing

Question 9

Fire that has been impinging on _____ should NOT be ventilated.

Answer 9

impinging on truss construction for 10 minutes or more

Question 10

What type of construction features have been known to fail prematuely?

Answer 10

• Large open, unsupported areas
• Large signs/marquees
• Cantilevered canopies
• Second front or sidewalls
• Lighweight truss, bar joist, bowstring truss
• Buildings with unprotected metal supports
• Truss support fire impinged more than 10 minutes

Question 11

A perimeter should be established expecting a:

Answer 11

90-degree collapse from the height of the building.

Question 12

The method of emergency evacuation from a fire area will vary depending on:

Answer 12

• immediacy of hazard
• type and extent of hazard
• perception of area affected by hazard

Question 13

With NO EXCEPTIONS, search will be conducted with”

Answer 13

two or more members in full PPE

Question 14

If search crews are operating without a hoseline, what should they be using?

Answer 14

A lifeline

Question 15

What should be provided if rescue tools are operating while fire hazards exists?

Answer 15

Suppression

Question 16

What part of the shears should be used during rescue operations?

Answer 16

Closest to hinge point, avoid the tips

Question 17

What hazard is posed by hydraulic fluid?

Answer 17

Corrosive effects

Question 18

All force on rams used during rescue should be:

Answer 18

in line with the tool itself.

Question 19

Do not dry fire an:

Answer 19

air chisel.

Question 20

What must be worn if FF is providing traffic control?

Answer 20

Protective clothing and a helmet

Question 21

When disconnecting battery cables, remove:

Answer 21

ground wire first.

Question 22

When responding to violent call or dispatch advises staging:

Answer 22

stage away from scene with emergency lights OFF.

Question 23

Tingling sensations in the feet from?

Answer 23

Downed wires

Question 24

Do not touch any vehicle in contact with:

Answer 24

electrical wires.

Question 25

Pulling electrical meters will:

Answer 25

NOT be done.

Question 26

Do not leave what type of equipment unattended?

Answer 26

Running power saws

Question 27

When holding a power saw, use extreme caution when:

Answer 27

turning around.

Question 28

When entering cuts with a power saw, always enter:

Answer 28

at full RPM.

Question 29

If binding occurs during power saw use:

Answer 29

immediately release throttle and remove blade from cut.

Question 30

When cutting with a chainsaw, do not contact any material to be cut with:

Answer 30

the top of the cutting bar.

Question 31

Position of chain brake when starting chain saw?

Answer 31

Off

Question 32

During water rescue, what may be necessary when current is present in order to stabilize the boat for a base of operations?

Answer 32

A static line spanning the body of water

Question 33

Anyone working on ice should be attached to a:

Answer 33

safety rope.

Question 34

When must eye glasses be worn and not be worn?

Answer 34

NOT worn: during any FF operation.

Worn: while operating vehicles if license states so

Question 35

Eye protection includes face shield and/or eye protection goggles and this procedure should include firefighters:

Answer 35

working near such tools or equipment.