Test Question Bank Flashcards
__________ define standard activities that are performed by the Incident Commander to achieve the tactical objectives.
Functions of command
The __________ level directs activities toward specific objectives.
tactical
When sectorizing buildings with odd geographic positioning, the front of the building always becomes “sector A”. Other alphabetical designations are provided in a (an) __________ flow around the building.
clockwise
_______ is defined as a timely and efficient means of air replacement and re-hydration of companies while maintaining their sector assignments.
Recycling
The Fire Department’s involvement and needs at the incident scene can be divided into four sections. They are logistics, planning, operations and __________.
administrative
Of the following examples, the one that does not require personnel accountability report (PAR) to be initiated;
at the 20-minute elapsed time notification
When operating at a high-rise building, lobby sector will utilize passports to track all crews and crewmembers in the building. Crews will leave their passports with fire personnel ___________ if Lobby Sector has not been established.
in the fire control room
__________ is a conscious process involving the very rapid but deliberate considerations of the critical factors and the development of a strategy and rational plan of attack based on those conditions.
Size-up
Command must consider all __________ sides of the fire. Failure to do so frequently results in fire extension.
7
The announcement of a change to a defensive strategy will be made as __________ and all personnel will withdraw from the structure and maintain a safe distance from the building.
“emergency traffic”
The Second priority in defensive operations is __________.
exposure protection
The most urgent reason for calling additional alarms is for the purpose of covering __________
life safety
Contributing factors to early structural collapse include parapet walls, large open areas, large signs or marquees and __________.
cantilevered canopies
Upon receipt of the emergency traffic evacuation order, company officers shall assemble their crews and promptly exit to a safe location, where the company officer will report __________.
a par for all crew members
The initial roof sector officer must report to command all of the following conditions except:
distance to the most severe exposure
Throughout each of the three tactical priorities, the safety and survival of firefighters, __________ and loss control functions are continuously addressed.
customer service
The main objective of overhaul operations is to seek out and extinguish all remaining fire and control loss, stabilize the incident scene by providing for firefighter safety and to secure the structure. Additional objectives should include __________.
preserve evidence and secure the fire scene
A reasonable guideline for extrication sector is an initial commitment of one company per __________ victims for extending initial and immediate care when numerous patients are involved in a major incident.
5
Of all the sectors, the treatment sector typically requires the heaviest commitment of personnel. During major incidents, one company per __________ patients should be the initial objective.
4
When dealing with a hazardous materials incident the primary objective is to __________ before formulating a plan of action.
identify the type of material involved
When spotting the apparatus at a trench cave in, the first company should spot the apparatus at least ___ feet away from the location of the trench failure
50
Preventing excessive apparatus congestion at the scene and allowing time for Command to evaluate conditions prior to assigning companies are objectives of __________.
staging
Effective use of ______ procedures will prevent excessive apparatus congestion at the scene and allow time for Command to evaluate conditions prior to assigning companies.
staging
Level I staging is in effect for all incidents with ___ or more companies responding.
3
On the fireground, __________ should regulate apparatus placement.
apparatus function
Do not drive all fire apparatus directly to the fire. Later arriving companies should stage a minimum of __________ short of the immediate fire area and remain uncommitted until ordered into action by Command.
one block
When the aerial apparatus is not needed for upper level access or rescue, spot the apparatus in a position that would provide an effective position for __________.
elevated master stream operation
When emergency vehicles must travel in center or on-coming traffic lanes to approach controlled intersections, the must ___________ before proceeding through.
come to a complete stop
In the Papago tunnel, there are hydrant cabinets the two vehicle tunnels located approximately every __________ feet on alternating sides of the tunnel.
300
The _____________ level is the first management “subdivision” of incident scene organization and is accomplished by assigning Sector (Division or Group) responsibilities.
tactical
The functions of command define standard activities that are performed by the incident commander to achieve the ______________.
tactical objectives
The first priority in defensive operations is personnel safety, the second is ______________.
exposure protection
When operating around a high rise building where potential hazards of falling glass and debris exists, a fireground perimeter shall be established _______ from the building and shall be observed by all personnel as a high hazard area.
200
The main objective of _________ operations are to seek out and extinguish all remaining fire and control loss, stabilize the incident scene by providing for firefighter safety, and to secure the structure.
overhaul
When should crews not open nozzles until they can see and/or are near the fire, and also not use fog streams?
in basements
Where additional fans are required, placing two or more fans _______ is more effective.
in tandem
The first ____ functions must be addressed immediately from the initial assumption of Command.
Six
_________ is defined as: a timely and efficient means of air replacement and re-hydration of companies while maintaining their sector assignment.
Recycling
Victims buried by a trench collapse or under water for ___ minutes or more, would be unlikely to survive therefore an extremely cautious and a well-planned, safe, recovery operation is required.
10
When will personnel accountability report will NOT be required for the following situations:
At 20 minutes elapsed time
This level of evacuation affects off-site homes and businesses and normally affects fewer than 100 people. People may remain out of the area for two to four hours or more.
Intermediate
Later arriving companies should stage a minimum of _______ short of the immediate fire area and remain uncommitted until ordered into action by Command.
1 block
Apparatus and personnel should maintain a collapse zone of at least ______________ company building determine likely to collapse.
One and a half times the height
Anyone can effect a change in incident management in extreme situations relating to ______ by notifying Command and initiating corrective action.
Safety
__________________ is defined as a forward staging position located just outside the immediate hazard zone, safely distanced from the entrance of a tactical position or sector. Crews will remain in this position until assigned by the IC or the sector officer.
__________________ is defined as a forward staging position located just outside the immediate hazard zone, safely distanced from the entrance of a tactical position or sector. Crews will remain in this position until assigned by the IC or the sector officer.
On Deck
