Section IV - Chapter 3 - Structral Triage and Exposure Protection Techniques

Question 1

The ____________, _________, and _____________ of structures to be triaged and protected are the major factors to be considered when determining what type of fire apparatus is best suited for a job.

Answer 1

assignment, location, and accessibility

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Question 2

When conducting a mobile attack on a grass fire, the ability to _______ while _________ is essential. Apparatus with shorter ______________ are generally better suited for this type of assignment.

Answer 2

pump / rolling / wheelbases

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Question 3

Types of assignments

Some hose lay evolutions may require a pump capable of delivering pressures up to ______ psi.

Answer 3

450

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Question 4

Off road assignments are generally best suited for _______ _________.

Answer 4

brush engines

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Question 5

Structure protection from roadways is best accomplished by fire engines with ?

Answer 5

large water tank capacities. The bigger the water tank is, the better.

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Question 6

A ________ ______ is a combination of a designated number of the same kind and type of resources with common communications and a leader.

Answer 6

strike team

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Question 7

Task forces differ from strike teams in that they are made up of ________ ___________ assembled for a particular tactical need.

Answer 7

unlike resources

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Question 8

Staged strike teams must be able to respond within ____ minutes.

Answer 8

3

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Question 9

Fire engine ____________ and apparatus ___________ are critical parts of wildland fire fighting.

Answer 9

deployment / placement

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Question 10

_________ _________ must be identified and the locations communicated to all involved personnel.

Answer 10

Escape routes

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Question 11

The most important thing to consider when parking fire apparatus is the ?

Answer 11

safety of the personnel and equipment

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Question 12

• Use __________ or _________ __________ as protection from heat, flames, and smoke.

Answer 12

buildings / natural barriers

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Question 13

Do not park at top of ________, natural __________, or _________. Know the terrain around you and use it to your advantage and safety.

Answer 13

draws / chimneys / saddles

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Question 14

Do not park under _______ _______.

Answer 14

power lines

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Question 15

Do not _________ out too far. __________ contact is the best.

Answer 15

spread / visual

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Question 16

• Do not make unnecessary long _______ ______.

Answer 16

hose lays

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Question 17

Use of water

Do not wet down ahead of the fire or try to pre treat _______ _________ roofs with water.

Answer 17

wood shingle / they dry too fast

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Question 18

Use of water

Pre-treating with ______ ____ foam or gel can be very effective on wood shingle roofs and provide some degree of protection if you must leave an area where you have been trying to protect structures.

Answer 18

Class A

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Question 19

When possible, remove __________ _____________, such as garden furniture, firewood piles, etc, from around the structure that require more water use and will contribute to structure loss.

Answer 19

strategic combustibles

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Question 20

Use of water

Let everything burn that is not vital to ______ _________.

Answer 20

fire control

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Question 21

Consider ordering a sufficient number of _______ ________ to keep engine companies adequately supplied.

Answer 21

water tenders

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Question 22

________ or ________ water tenders can keep several engine companies adequately supplied, depending on travel time and the distance between the engines and the closest fire hydrant or other water sources.

Answer 22

One or two

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Question 23

Prior to the fire threat

Close all ______ and __________, including _________ _______, to keep out smoke, heat and flames.

Answer 23

doors / Windows / garage doors

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Question 24

Prior to the fire threat

Remove lighter, lace type __________ from windows on the exposed side of the house, but leave ________ ________ in place when they may provide additional heat insulation.

Answer 24

curtains / heavy drapes

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Question 25

Prior to the fire threat

Remove any combustibles from the vicinity of ______ tanks, and shut off the _____ supply to the structure.

Answer 25

LPG / gas

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Question 26

Prior to the fire threat

Turn on some _______ in and around the structure so that it can be seen at night.

Answer 26

lights

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Question 27

Prior to the fire threat

The front lawn is often a good location for what ?

Answer 27

civilian motor vehicles

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Question 28

During fire exposure

One of the most common errors firefighters make when attempting to protect structures from wildland fires is to ?

Answer 28

lay hoselines too far

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Question 29

Improper ____________ ___________ and clogging the the roadways with _____________ __________ are also common mistakes that can make it virtually impossible to access structures and could endanger personnel and equipment.

Answer 29

apparatus placement / unnecessary vehicles

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Question 30

During fire exposure

Another common mistake is wasting time and energy on structures that will be _______ no matter what effort is attempted. These types of structures are called “_____________”.

Answer 30

lost / “indefensible”

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Question 31

Safety

Pre-treat the area with ?

Answer 31

Class A foam / gel if available

p 245

Question 32

Safety

If the fire is too hot, retreat into the __________, an enclosed _________, fire engine ______, even a ___________ _______ temporarily, or retreat to predetermined safety zones.

Answer 32

structure / vehicle / cab / swimming pool

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Question 33

Safety

Keep fire apparatus ________ and _______ with the fire from structure to structure, but do not forget to __________ structures after the fire passes.

Answer 33

mobile / move / recheck

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Question 34

Safety

Position the apparatus on the ___________ adjacent to structures whenever possible and choose between heading with direction of ______ travel or heading toward a pre-established ________ route.

Answer 34

roadway / fire / escape

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Question 35

Safety

Keep ___________ and __________ on at all times for visibility.

Answer 35

headlights and spotlights

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Question 36

Safety

Keep ____________ closed and ______ feet of charged _____ or _____ inch pre connected hose coiled on top of the apparatus for engine company protection.

Answer 36

windows / 100 / 1 1/2 or 1 3/4

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Question 37

Safety

Stay out of topographical _________, _______, and __________.

Answer 37

saddles, chutes and chimneys

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Question 38

Ideally, evacuation is primarily a ______ _____________ problem, leaving the fire department free to operate.

Answer 38

law enforcement

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Question 39

What to tell civilians about the dangers:

Provide basic _________ information and attempt to provide a __________ effect.

Answer 39

safety / calming

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Question 40

If civilians are determined to stay with their homes, explain basic protection concepts and emphasize the need to maintain family _______ and _________.

Answer 40

unity and control

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Question 41

The most difficult decisions to make when protecting structures from a wildland fire is to determine which structures are ___________: Only attempt to save structures that present a ______ _____________ for success.

Answer 41

defensible / high probability

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Question 42

Homes with good ________ are more likely to be saved than home that are difficult to __________ or _______ around.

Answer 42

access / approach or move

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Question 43

Guidelines for structure protection:

• Determine the type of _______ coverings and consider combustibility.
• Use _______ ___ ______ whenever possible to increase your chances of success.

Answer 43

roof / Class A foam

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