sog 3 structure fire operations Flashcards

1
Q

what is the firefighting standard that the SLCFD operates by?

A

an aggressive interior fire attack

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

what type of fire attack increases the chance of saving lives and property?

A

interior attack that is properly performed

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

what must be evaluated prior to starting interior operations

A

risk assessment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

when will a RIT team be established

A

on any IDLH incident

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

what are the incident objectives

A

life safety, incident stabilization, property conservation, environmental conservation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

what are the tactical objectives

A

rescue, exposure, confinement, extinguish, overhaul, ventilation, salvage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

this is a primary tool to be used during size up, fire attack, search and rescue, and overhaul

A

thermal imager camera

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

what does can stand for

A

conditions, actions, needs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

a brief sizeup will be followed by what

A

360 degree of the incident

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

side alpha will be identified by what

A

geographical location

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

if unable to perform a complete 360 degree of the incident, what need to be done

A

incoming units and communications must be notified

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

positioning of apparatus will be based on what?

A

the determination of the officer on the first arriving apparatus, overall objectives, fire extent and location, water source, type of structure, structural integrity, additional resources, overhead power lines, contents-explosives, hazmat, etc

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

what is the distance of the collapse zone?

A

one and a half times the height of the building

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

apparatus should park on the same side of the street as the structure for what reason

A

in order to leave a lane of traffic for additional units if conditions allow

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

units without an assignments will stage where

A

a minimum of one block away for the scene awaiting direction for the IC.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

when is formal activation of the IMS required

A

two or more companies, judgment of on scene ranking officer, or an incident has potential for escalation.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

who has the option of establishing or passing command

A

the first arriving company officer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

the IC shall establish command and name the incident. they will remain in command until what things take place?

A

command is transferred or incident is stabilized and command is terminated

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

once command is established all fire ground operations shall go through command with what exception

A

imminent life safety hazards

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

once command is established it is imperative that what is communicated over the radio

A

level of accountability

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

what is level 1 accountability

A

personnel accountability tag placed on the unit identification pad

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

what is level 2 accountability

A

UIP placed on designated tactical accountability/entry board (TAEB)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

what is level 3 accountability

A

personnel that are making entry into the hazardous area are to remove second pat and attach it to the entry board at the controlled entry point.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

hose is laid from the water source to the fire

A

forward lay

25
Q

hose is laid from the fire to the water source

A

reverse lay

26
Q

supply lines shall be a minimum of

A

3 inches

27
Q

anticipated water flows of less than 500 GPM will require

A

one 3 inch supply line

28
Q

water flows of 500-1000gpm will require

A

two 3 inch supply lines

29
Q

water flows of 1000-1500 GPM will require

A

three 3 inch supply lines

30
Q

where shall the first due tanker be placed

A

as near as possible to the attack engine with the egress for refill a priority

31
Q

when a first due engine establishes its own water supply, a four way valve (humat) will be placed on the ____hydrant outlet?

A

4 1/2 outlet

32
Q

what may be needed to supply apparatus for defensive operations, aerial devices and large fire volume?

A

an independent, secondary water source

33
Q

what is the highest tactical priority?

A

life safety

34
Q

the IC should consider the potential for rescue when?

A

at all times

35
Q

what will help the IC identify the rescue situation

A

type of occupancy, time of day, and visual clues

36
Q

in a multiple story building where are the search priorities

A

the immediate fire area and the floor above the fire

37
Q

what are the common types of searches

A

right hand, left hand, targeted, orientated, and wide area

38
Q

when is a rapid primary search initiated

A

when there is an indication of viable life and the structure is still tenable.

39
Q

firefighters should search areas based on

A

reported victim location, the area closest to the fire, the largest number of possible victims, and then the remainder of the structure

40
Q

a secondary search of the structure should be performed when

A

conditions allow, smoke conditions improve

41
Q

if possible the secondary search should be performed by who

A

a different crew than the primary search

42
Q

notify the IC for what reasons

A

victim has been found, secondary search is all clear, or any significant changes

43
Q

what has the greatest impact on the outcome of the incident

A

the initial attack lines

44
Q

who should identify the location and extent of the fire, then select the appropriate tactics to overcome the volume of fire

A

the company officer

45
Q

what is the minimum hose line that will be deployed on all fires with structural involvement.

A

1 3/4

46
Q

additional attack lines should be based on what factors

A

fire conditions and water supply

47
Q

what should the diameter of the backup hoseline be

A

equal or greater than the attack line and if possible utilize a separate engine to supply the backup line

48
Q

when may a defensive attack be initiated

A

at large or expanding fire operations, when the structure is untenable, or until ventilation occurs and firefighters can safely enter the structure.

49
Q

what should be a priority during defensive attack

A

exposure protection

50
Q

this type of attack is a shift from offensive to defensive or vise versa?

A

transitional attack

51
Q

the opening or breaking of windows or creating any opening in the structure will be coordinated with who

A

the IC and the fire attack group.

52
Q

before interior operations take place what needs to be done

A

multiple means of egress should be provided and controlled, opening or removing of hurricane protection systems and security bars should be considered

53
Q

what are the reasons for ventilation of a structure

A

increase survivability for victims, change fire direction, stop fire from moving, decrease smoke and heat for interior crews

54
Q

ventilations should be coordinated with who

A

fire attack group through the IC

55
Q

what are the appropriate tools for ventilation

A

chainsaw, reciprocating saw, k-12, flat head axe, roof hook, pike pole, flashlights, hose lines, and ladders

56
Q

when can salvage be started

A

at the same time as a fire attack

57
Q

what is the goal of salvage

A

aimed at preventing or limiting secondary losses

58
Q

what level of protection will be worn during overhaul

A

full PPE

59
Q

the building being overhauled should be left how?

A

as safe and habitable condition as possible