Specific Operations

Question 1

Who is the command staff comprised of?

Answer 1

PIO
Safety officer
Liaison

Question 2

How far from the building shall the command post be during a high rise fire?

Answer 2

Minimum 200’

Question 3

How far shall base be established from a building during a high rise fire?

Answer 3

Minimum 200’ and away from the command post

Question 4

What is the difference between Divisions and Groups?

Answer 4

Divisions- Geographical area

Group- Specific function

Question 5

What is the minimum resources necessary for a RIC team?

Answer 5

1 Fire resource and 1 rescue

Question 6

During a high rise fire, how far shall civilians be kept away from the building?

Answer 6

200’

Question 7

On a high rise fire, who is responsible for getting equipment from base to staging?

Answer 7

Ground support

Question 8

When ground support at a high rise fire, how many firefighters are needed to get equipment from base to staging?

Answer 8

1 firefighter for every 2 floors

Question 9

According to book 100, when more than 1 fire company is assigned to RIC, who should also be assigned?

Answer 9

BC to be assigned as RIG (rapid intervention group).

Question 10

According to book 100, what is the first priority for the IC when developing overhaul plans at high rise incidents?

Answer 10

Structural stability of the building