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
On Deck crews must remain intact, in a ready state and monitor the tactical channel at all times. On deck crews must also size up the area that they are assigned to, this size up should include: Locating the structures entrance/exit points in their assigned area, Interior and exterior conditions, Unit ID of crews operating inside the structure, ____________ and Identify which crews are operating each hose line.
approximate location of interior crews
Contributing factors to early structural collapse include parapet walls, large open areas, large signs or marquees and ___________.
cantilevered canopies
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
Level I Staging is automatically in effect for all incidents with ___ or more companies responding.
3
Lines should be laid with attention to the problems they present. Try to lay lines on the same side of the street as the hydrant and cross over near the fire.
access
Care must be taken to assure that the abrasive saw blades do not become contaminated with____________. Such contamination may dissolve the resin which is used to bond the blade, causing the blade to shatter when used. New blades should be stored in plastic bags to insure cleanliness.
petroleum based products
The first arriving fire department unit initiates the command process by giving an initial radio report. What is included information in the On-scene report?
Obvious problem/conditions
The roles and responsibilities of the Command Team are identical to the roles and responsibilities of the Incident Advisory Team. The Command Team consists of the Incident Commander (IC), ________________, and Senior Advisor.
Support officer
The ______________ focus is looking at the entire incident and its impact from a broader perspective and providing direction, guidance and advice to the IC and/or Support Officer.
Senior Advisor
The Incident Commander is responsible for the completion of the tactical objectives. The Tactical Objectives (listed in order of priority) are:
Remove endangered occupants and treat the injured. Stabilize the incident and provide for life safety. ________________________. Provide for the safety, accountability, and welfare of personnel. This priority is ongoing throughout the incident.
Conserve property
The development of the organizational structure should begin with deployment of the first arriving fire department unit and continue through a number of phases, depending on the size and complexity of the incident. The Command organization must develop at a pace which ______________ of the tactical deployment of personnel and resources.
Stays ahead
When the Incident Commander assigns Companies to a Sector it is then the responsibility of the ____________________ to contact the assigned Company to transmit any instructions relative to the specific action requested.
Sector Officer
Members shall not engage in any activity that is detrimental to the department, engage in a conflict of interest of the department or use their position with the department for personal gain or influence, fight, or ___________.
Abuse their sick leave
In most cases minor job performance problems can be resolved by the supervisor bringing the problem to the attention of the employee, and the employee making the proper modification in his/her performance. When a serious job performance problem is identified, the supervisor must decide whether to solve it through training, _____________, non-disciplinary counseling, or disciplinary action.
Employee assistance services
After an incident or complaint has been thoroughly investigated and the need for disciplinary action determined, a decision concerning the action that would be most effective must be made. Factors to be considered in making this decision are the seriousness of the offense, the member’s past history with the Department and the ___________ of the Phoenix fire department in dealing with similar offenses.
Past practice
A Complaint Record Form will be initiated and the complaint assigned to the appropriate Division/Section for investigation. All complaints alleging serious administrative or criminal misconduct will be assigned to the ________________.
Performance Auditing Section
A member who determines he/she is too sick to work show make notification no later than ________ hours on the day the sick leave is to begin.
0600
When a member needs to make arrangements for the home care of a family member or to cope with a minor or short-term emergency, a maximum of ___ hours of sick leave will be allowed. The use of accumulated vacation, compensatory time, or unpaid leave may be approved for the remainder of the time required to secure the situation.
10
After an industrial injury, all required industrial forms shall be completed and forwarded to the Fire Department Health Center within ____ calendar days.
4
It is the policy of the Phoenix Fire Department that supervisors administer discipline in what way?
corrective, progressive, and lawful manner
It is the policy of the Fire Department that supervisors administer discipline in a corrective, progressive, and lawful manner. Lawful in that the discipline and the procedure by which it is administered does not violate City Personnel Rules or Administrative Regulations, Departmental Rules of Conduct, the MOU between the City and the Union, Departmental Standard Operating Procedures, or the __________.
member’s constitutional rights
Acceptable Driving Record: means that the driving record of the employee has __________ points or less for the previous 12 months, or 16 points or less for the previous 36 months (as defined by the Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division [MVD]).
7
After __________ sick leave occurrences in the previous 12-month period, the member may be counseled and, at the discretion of the Battalion Chief, proof of medical treatment may be required for any future illnesses.
6
When an employee is remanded for care, he will be required to sign a release of information during their consultation with their supervisor. This release specifies that the
provider release to the Department and supervisor the confirmation that the employee is attending counseling sessions, ___________, reports of drug screens, cooperation and motivation of the employee in counseling, and the date of completion of services.
Progress on treatment plan
Employee differences and disputes frequently arise in an emotionally charged atmosphere. In _____________, a neutral third party helps the disputants focus on the issues and possible solutions in a setting away from the background and personal circumstances that may have triggered the dispute.
mediation
All vehicle accidents involving Fire Department vehicles must be reported to Alarm Headquarters immediately after the accident. This report to the Dispatch Center will include: your unit ID or apparatus number, your exact location, an indication of the need for additional medical assistance, an estimate of the extent and nature of vehicle damage or injuries, __________ and indication of need for a cover assignment
an indication as to whether or not your apparatus/vehicle is drivable
When a supervisor has determined that documentation should be placed in a member’s personnel file, the supervisor may use one of several methods of documenting the incident or occurrence. The length of time the document is to remain a part of the member’s file will be determined by the supervisor, and a date for petition indicated on the document. In most cases, the minimum length of time before a document can be petitioned for review is ________________.
1 year
The formula of class a foam includes hydrocarbon surfactants that reduce the __________ of water in the foam solution. Doing this allows for better penetration and increased effectiveness.
Surface tension
And hazardous materials response, approach from upwind and uphill. Do not drive the apparatus directly to the scene until _______________.
The material involved can be identified
____________ is the portion of the total available pressure not use to overcome friction loss or gravity while forcing water through pipes, fittings, poses, or adapters.
Residual pressure
Suddenly stopping water, through a moving hose for pipe, results in an energy surge being transmitted in opposite direction, Often many times the original pressure. This surge is referred to as ___________.
Water hammer
Un-reinforced masonry can usually be identified by a , usually every six courses, used to hold the bricks together structurally.
king’s row
A _________ is attached to the outside of a building and not generally fire stopped. It is basically a horizontal chimney. Any fire has the potential for rapid spread in buildings with this feature.
false mansard
If the fire is contained to the attic and the interior of the structure is clear, maximum conversion in the attic space can be accomplished by keeping the attic intact and using _______.
a penetrating nozzle or 1 ½ inch nozzle into the ceiling
Buildings with roofs are old, often 50 years or older. Trusses of heavy timber are bolted together and spaced in excess of 15-25 feet apart. Failure of one truss can collapse a substantial portion of the roof.
bowstrung
The Company officer is the link between the unit and the
Organization
Who do people behave bad
Stress
What type of organizational structure is defined as having a series of interrupted steps or a chain of command?
Scalar
Avoiding, accommodating, forcing, negotiating, collaborating are the five methods for resolving
Conflict
How discipline must be applied
Corrective progressive lawful
The stage of a fire in which all surfaces and objects within a space are heated to their ignition temperature and fire breaks out almost at once over the surface of all objects in the space
Falshover
Conscious process involving the very rapid but deliberate consideration of the critical factors and the development of a strategy and rational plan of attack based on those conditions
Size up
Which seven situations require a PAR?
- Change of Strategy (offensive to defensive)
- 30 minutes ETN
- All clear
- Under control
- Report of lost or missing firefighter
- Sudden hazardous event at the incident; flash over, back draft, collapse, may day
- Anytime Command Deems necessary
The announcement of a change in strategy to defensive will be made as?
Emergency Traffic
It is the policy of the PFD that any member can effect _________ regardless of rank?
Safety
Whenever there are or more companies operating in a sector the ic should assign a BC to that sector.
3
The organizational level in charge of determining resources, establishing a strategy, setting priorities, predicting outcomes?
Strategic
The command organization must develop at a pace which ______ of the tactical deployment of personnel and resources.
Stays ahead
If after____ of interior operations heavy fire conditions still exist, command should initiate a careful evaluation of structural conditions, and should fully prepare to withdraw interior crews.
10-15 minutes
The first priority in defensive operations is________safety; the second is________.
Personnel, Exposure protection
The first arriving fire department unit initiates the command process by giving an initial radio report. The standard initial radio report includes, Clear alarm, unit designation/ on scene, building/area description, __, actions taken, declaration of strategy and command confirmation with name.
Obvious problems/conditions
______reduce the amount and detail of orders required to get companies into action on the fireground.
Standard company operations
When a Company is assigned from Staging to an Operating Sector, the Company will be told what Sector and which Sector Officer they will be reporting to. The Sector Officer will be informed of which particular companies or units have been assigned by the Incident Commander. It is then the responsibility of the ________ to contact the assigned Company to transmit any instructions relative to the specific action requested.
Sector Officer
_________ are responsible for the tactical deployment of assigned resources, evaluation, and communication with the IC. They are assigned by the IC and supervised directly at the site of the assigned activity in order to meet the operational objectives given to them by the IC.
Sector Officers
Search, rescue, treatment, forcible entry and ventilation are typical __
Ladder company functions
Sector and __ are responsible to monitor the welfare of their personnel at all times, and determine if sector recycling or a formal rehab is appropriate.
Company officers
The four most likely assignments for On Deck companies are: Reinforce a position within an assigned sector, Crew relief within an assigned sector, Any other tactical position assigned by the IC, __
Incident
Rapid Intervention Crew
The most urgent reason for calling additional alarms is for the purpose of __
Covering life safety
When establishing a Sector, the IC will assign each Sector Officer: Tactical Objectives, __, The identity of resources assigned to the Sector.
A radio designation (Roof Sector, East Sector, etc.)
The Incident Commander is responsible for the completion of the tactical objectives. The Tactical Objectives (listed in order of priority) are: Remove endangered occupants and treat the incident, stabilize the incident and provide for life safety, __ provide for the safety, welfare and accountability of personnel. This priority is ongoing throughout the incident.
Conserve property
__ is the time it takes for a company to reach their assignment area after receiving an order.
In transit
Lines should be laid with attention to the __ problems they present. Try to lay lines on the same side of street as the hydrant and cross over near the fire.
Access
In car fires involving Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) or Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) fuel tanks and when rescue is not a factor, first water should be applied to __
Cool the tank
The first __ functions must be addressed immediately from the initial assumption of Command.
6
What are The Functions of Command?
- Assume Command
- Size Up
- Initiate Coms
- Manage Resources (tactical reserve?)
- ID Strategy and IAP
- Sectorize
- Review, and revise (SDM Model)
- Transfer Command
Apparatus __ should regulate placement.
Function
The goal of overhaul is to reduce the incidence of secondary fires, control loss, and stabilize the incident scene while providing for firefighter safety in doing so. Additional objectives include:
Preserving evidence, Securing the fire scene
In high-rise fires, the radio designation “Resource” should include the __ that Resource is located on.
Floor number
