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Strategies & Tactics Flashcards

1
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Information needed for size up can fit into three areas…..

A

The environment

The resources available

Conditions or situations

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2
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Firefighting Goals

3 commonly known systems

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REVAS

RECEOVS

REEVAS

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Tactical Objectives

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More specific functions that are designed to meet strategic goals

Measurable results

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Tactical Methods

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Processes employed at the task level

Satisfy tactical objectives

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5
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Classical Decision Making Model

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Used when IC’S are confronted with a situation they have not experienced in the past

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Classical decision making model is based on 4 Steps:

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Aim

Factors

Courses

Plan(action plan)

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The following three simple steps can be used to figure the pump discharge pressure needed:

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  1. calculate the constants
  2. calculate the additional pressure needed
  3. Calculate the friction loss in the hose
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In general, dry chemical extinguish class b and c fires by interrupting the…….

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Chemical chain reaction

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9
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Was primarily used for protecting sensitive electronic equip because it didn’t leave a residue…..it was also common for engine protection in high end boats and yachts

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Halon 1301

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10
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Water tenders carry water in amounts from……

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1000 to 8000 gallons or greater

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In large multiple dwelling or apartment houses, the preferred choice for getting to the roof is……

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Using an adjoining building

If the building is isolated, an aerial or tower ladder is preferred.

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12
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If the fire is in a smaller building, the preferred way to the roof is via…..

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An aerial or ladder truck

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13
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Scuttle covers can be removed with hand tools. However, if they have been tarred over, a saw with a _________ may be necessary

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Carbide tip blade

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14
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_________roof procedures involve roof-cutting operations with power tools

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Secondary

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15
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When cutting the roof, the hole should be at least…..

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4 feet x 4 feet

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16
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To accomplish ventilation without a fog stream, stand __________ from a window and direct the stream roughly the size of the window out the window.

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6 to 8 ft

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17
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A quick way to force an inward swinging door is to place a halligan tool ______inches above or below the lock with the bevel side of the fork against the _________.

A

6 inches

Bevel against the door.

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18
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If the door is difficult to force, place the bevel side of the halligan against the _________ and apply pressure towards the door.

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Against the door jamb

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19
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Hydraulic ram or rabbit tools

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4 to 6 pumps of the ram will force the most inward opening doors

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20
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First Floor Fires

One of the biggest hazards encountered in first floor fires is the ___________

A second hazard is the possible___________

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Potential speed of fire spread

Complacency of fire crews

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21
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Multiple floor search order

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Fire floor

Floor above the fire

Top floor

The rest of the building

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22
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Apartments built around 1900’s

Construction features

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Fire resistive brick exterior with solid wood used for interior

Generally between 4 and 6 stories

Approx. 30ft wide and 80ft deep

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23
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Evacuation of older apartment buildings is……

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Imperative

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24
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How to open double hung windows for ventilation

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Two-thirds from the top and one-third from the bottom

25
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Newer Apartment Buildings

Types of Stair Layouts

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Isolated stairs

Wing stairs

Transverse stairs

26
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If a well is present in the building stairs, the hose line should be placed in the well.

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One 50ft length of hose at the base of the stairs can usually reach 5 floors

27
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A place around the stairs where a hose can be stretched is called?

A

A Well

28
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Trench Cut

This is a last resort and performed after a sufficient __________is cut over the main body. A trench cut should be approx. ________ from the main ventilation hole.

A

Vent hole

20 to 30 feet

29
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Row frame building are constructed solely of?

A

Wood

30
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Row frame buildings can be as tall as?

A

5 Stories

31
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Row frame building

To confine the fire in the place of apartment of origin, a smaller hose line _____________ is recommended due to its mobility and maneuverability

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1 1/2” or 1 3/4” hose line

32
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Brownstone dwellings characteristics

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Built in late 1800 and early 1900’s

Exterior made of stone and masonry

Typically 3-5 stories

Brick walls separate each building and extend through cockloft

33
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Brownstone buildings may have pocket doors

A

When these doors are closed it creates a void for vertical extension.

34
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Ways of horizontal fire spread in Brownstone buildings…….

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Cockloft

Common cellar beams

Common cornices

35
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Brownstone hoseline selection

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1 1/2” or 1 3/4” is generally sufficient

36
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Garden apartments construction

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Typically constructed of wood flooring, studs, and roof

May have siding or brick veneer

2 to 4 stories

37
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Garden apartment ventilation

A

Both vertical and horizontal are indicated

38
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Stand alone commercial occupancies

Extinguishment

Advance lives that are capable of flows of at least……

A

125 GPM

39
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The hazards encountered with passenger vehicles, vans, and light duty trucks can be broken down into three broad areas…..

A

Vehicle components

Alternate fuels

Hazardous cargo

40
Q

Catalytic converters can reach temps exceeding __________ when functioning improperly

A

1500 F

41
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Most car manufacturers utilize bright ___________ to indicate airbag systems

A

Yellow wires

42
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E-85 Fuel characteristics

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15% gas/ 85% ethanol

Midwest states use this, primarily Illinois and Minnesota

Should be treated as polar-water—miscible flammable liquid

Highly flammable and heavier than air

Must use alcohol resistant foam

43
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Hoseline selection for extinguishment of a “Typical” vehicle fire?

A

A single 1 1/2” or greater hand line

44
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Saddle tank sizes

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25 to 100 gallons

45
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Minimum response level for a large truck fire?

A

2 engines and an IC

46
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Semi and heavy duty truck hoseline selection for engine compartment fire….

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May require only a single preconnected 1 3/4” line

A back up line should also be stretched.

47
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Class A motor homes are large….

A

RV’s with a modular body on a frame.

48
Q

Class C motor homes have a…..

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Truck or van chassis and a cab with modular camping unit attached to the back frame

49
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Class B motor homes

A

Van campers

50
Q

Public transportation bus engine and door locations

A

Engines are located in the rear

Doors are located in front

51
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E-85 Fuel characteristics

A

15% gas/ 85% ethanol

Midwest states use this, primarily Illinois and Minnesota

Should be treated as polar-water—miscible flammable liquid

Highly flammable and heavier than air

Must use alcohol resistant foam

52
Q

Hoseline selection for extinguishment of a “Typical” vehicle fire?

A

A single 1 1/2” or greater hand line

53
Q

Saddle tank sizes

A

25 to 100 gallons

54
Q

Minimum response level for a large truck fire?

A

2 engines and an IC

55
Q

Semi and heavy duty truck hoseline selection for engine compartment fire….

A

May require only a single preconnected 1 3/4” line

A back up line should also be stretched.

56
Q

Class A motor homes are large….

A

RV’s with a modular body on a frame.

57
Q

Class C motor homes have a…..

A

Truck or van chassis and a cab with modular camping unit attached to the back frame

58
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Class B motor homes

A

Van campers

59
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Public transportation bus engine and door locations

A

Engines are located in the rear

Doors are located in front

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