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***Volume 2*** Flashcards

1
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What Tactical Objective is ongoing throughout the incident?

A

Safety
Accountability
Welfare of Personnel

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What is used to facilitate the completion of Tactical Objectives?

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The Incident Command System

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3
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Who assumes command of a multi unit response incident?

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The first fire department member or unit to arrive

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4
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True or False- One or two company responses require the first arriving officer to assume Command?

A

False

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Who will be responsible for any needed Command functions at one or two company responses?

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The first arriving unit or Officer

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6
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How does the first arriving unit initiate the Command Process?

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by giving initial radio report

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7
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What designation remains with the officer currently in command throughout the event?

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Command

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8
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What are the three Command Modes?

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Investigative Mode (nothing showing)
Fast Attack - Mobile
Command Mode - Stationary

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9
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What command mode should be used for incidents with “Nothing Showing” ?

A

Investigative Mode

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10
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Which Command mode gives the IC #1 direct participation in the attack to make a positive difference in the outcome?

A

Fast Attack - Mobile

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11
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How long should Fast- Attack Mode last?

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Not more than a few minutes

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12
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What should be initiated and utilized when in the Stationary Command mode?

A

The Tactical Worksheet

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13
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What will transferring Command improve?

A

the quality of the Command Organization

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14
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What role does the first arriving Shift Commander assume?

A

Senior Advisor- assist the IC

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15
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Can Command be transferred to an Officer who is not on scene?

A

NO

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16
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If a later arriving Officer cant locate or communicate with Command, they should do what?

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Assume and announce their assumption of Command and initiate whatever actions are necessary to confirm the safety of the missing crew after several radio attempts

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17
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What is the preferred method of transferring Command?

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Face to face

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18
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How should Chief Officers stage?

A

Over the radio

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19
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Where should Staff personnel report to?

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Directly to the Command Post to notify the IC of their availability to assume incident duties

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20
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When does the Incident Command System Sleep?

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Never

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21
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Who does the Command Team consist of?

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Incident Commander (IC)
Support Officers
Senior Advisors

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22
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That are the three levels of Command?

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Strategic
Tactical
Task

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23
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Which level of Command is designed around the IC and the Command Team?

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Strategic

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24
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What level of Command are Sector Officers responsible for?

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Tactical

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25
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A smaller, more manageable unit of actin is called what?

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Sector

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26
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What is the max number of Sectors that an IC can effectively manage?

A

“Span of Control”

Usually 5, No more than 7

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27
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How should Sectors be assigned (named)?

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By their geographic location or function

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28
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Which clock direction should you use when using the alphabet for Sectors and which side is the “A” side

A

Clockwise

The front of the building

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29
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Functional Sectors will be designated by what?

A

Their function

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30
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When will Command assign a Command officer to a Sector?

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As soon as possible

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31
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Sector Officers must be accompanied by a FIT when operating where?

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within the hazard zone

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32
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The time it takes a company to reach their assignment after receiving the order is called what?

A

In-Transit

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33
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While In-Transit, the Company Officer should monitor what radio channel?

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The Tactical Channel

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34
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A forward staging position located just outside the Hazard Zone is called what?

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On-Deck

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35
Q

A timely and efficient means of air and re-hydration of companies while maintaining their Sector Assignment is called what?

A

Recycling

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36
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If conditions permit, how may air cylinders could a company’s work cycle last?

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up to 2-3

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37
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Who do recycled crews report back to?

A

Their Sector Officer or the IC -when they are ready to go back to work

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38
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The purpose of accountability is to account for all firefighters in what zone?

A

The Hot Zone

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39
Q

Define Hot Zone?

A

any area that requires the use of an SCBA

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40
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Company Officers shall maintain current what in regard to accountability?

A

Passports and MCT Rosters

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41
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Who ensures the delivery of the passport to the accountability location?

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The Company Officer

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42
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Who is the accountability officer who tracks crews hand lines off their apparatus ?

A

Engineer

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43
Q

The minimum number of firefighters in a crew?

A

2 or more

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44
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Passports should only reflect crew members entering what zone?

A

Hot Zone

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45
Q

Passports will be required anytime what are used?

A

SCBAs

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46
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Where do Ladder Companies leave their passports when on the roof?

A

on the apparatus dash

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47
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What engine gets a ladder companies passport when they go interior?

A

the engine closest to their point of entry

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48
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Who should crews notify when exiting a different location than the one they entered?

A

Their original Sector Officer or Accountability Officer immediately

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49
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When can accountability be terminated?

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When report of fire Under Control and PAR on all crews

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50
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After “Fire Under Control” has been declared, what should crews do?

A

Give a PAR

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51
Q

A roll call of all personnel working the in the Hot Zone is called what?

A

PAR- Personal Accountability Report

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52
Q

Where do crews deliver their passports at High Rise Fires?

A

Building Lobby

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53
Q

What does an IRIC require?

A

Fully equipped firefighter in position during the initial fire attack to react in the event of a Mayday

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54
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In the absence of a Ladder, who should Command assign Ladder functions to?

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to an engine company

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55
Q

What are the 3 basic information factors for fire ground intelligence?

A

1- Visual
2- Reconnaissance
3- Pre Planning and Familiarity

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56
Q

A fire ground information factor that is visually observed and absorbed subconsciously?

A

Visual

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57
Q

A fire ground information factor that is visually available from outside the fire?

A

Reconnaissance

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58
Q

A fire ground information factor that is gained from intelligence used from CAD or drawings?

A

Pre Plan

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59
Q

What are the 7 fire ground factors?

A 
ALOF BRO
Arrangement
Life Hazard
Occupancy
Fire
Building
Resources
Other
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60
Q

What are the basic Tactical Priorities and their bench marks?

A

Rescue - Primary All Clear
Fire Control- Under Control
Property Conservation - Loss Stopped

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61
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What makes up the Umbrella Of Service?

A

Firefighter Safety
Customer Service
Loss Stopped

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62
Q

What are the Fire Strategies?

A

Offensive and Defensive

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63
Q

What is an Offensive fire attack centered on?

A

Rescue

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64
Q

Where should your first attack line go on an Offensive Fire

A

Between the Victim and the fire to protect avenues of rescue and escape

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65
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How many sides of a structure should command consider? and what are they?

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All 7 sides

Front, rear, side, side, top, bottom, and interior

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66
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Where should Positive pressure be injected from?

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from the unburned side and exit the structure out of the fire area

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67
Q

What is the only reason to operate in Marginal situation?

A

Rescue

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68
Q

When should Command assign Roof Sector?

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As soon as possible during marginal situation for rapid evaluation of the roof conditions

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69
Q

What are the two priorities on a Defensive fire?

A

Personnel Safety

Exposure Protection

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70
Q

What should a standard Master Stream Flow be?

A

at least 750 gpm

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71
Q

What should Command obtain from crews after “Fire Control”?

A

PAR

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72
Q

Command must structure initial operations around the completion of what?

A

Primary Search

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73
Q

Secondary Search should be completed by whom?

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A different company than those involved in the Primary Search

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74
Q

Primary Search is utilized reporting what over the radio?

A

ALL CLEAR

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75
Q

When should Command report an “All Clear” will not be obtained? (3)

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1-Fully involved buildings or sections of buildings
2-Immediate entry and Primary Search activities become impossible
3-Survival of occupants is improbable

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76
Q

Rescue efforts should be extended in what order?

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1- Most severely threatened
2- Larges number (groups)
3- The remainder of the fire area
4- Exposed areas

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77
Q

Define “Fire Under Control”

A

the forward progress of the fire has been stopped and the remaining fire can be extinguished with the on-scene resources
*does not mean the fire is out

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78
Q

What 2 things should happen when declaring Defensive Strategy?

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1-Emergency Traffic

2-All personnel will withdraw from the structure and maintain a safe distance from the building

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79
Q

When should Marginal Attacks be abandoned?

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1- A primary all clear is obtained and the situation is still marginal
2- The roof is unsafe or untenable
3- Interior forces encounter heavy heat and cannot locate the fire or make progress on the fire

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80
Q

What should Command do when crews encounter victims?

A

Decide to:

  • Remove the victim from the fire
  • Or the fire from the victim
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81
Q

What is the most urgent reason for calling additional Alarms?

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For the purpose of covering life safety

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82
Q

What term should be used on the radio for a Primary Search?

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Search and Rescue

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83
Q

At the completion of “Search and Rescue” what should be reported?

A

All Clear

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84
Q

When must Command declare the strategy?

A

Onscene Report and each Elapse Time Notification

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85
Q

Ground crews should be notified and evacuated from interior positions before what goes into operations?

A

Ladder Pipe Operations

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86
Q

How many feet should a ladder be above the roof line when laddering the roof?

A

2-3 feet

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87
Q

Where should ground ladders be placed?

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Near building corners or firewalls - generally more stable in the event of structure failure

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88
Q

How many routes/means of escape should crews have?

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At least 2

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89
Q

What area requires an SCBA, charged hoseline, PPE, and risk of lost, trapped, or injured firefighters?

A

Hot Zone

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90
Q

What is the are outside the Hot Zone where firefighters are not at risk of becoming lost, trapped or injured by a structure?

A

Warm Zone

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91
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What is the area outside of the Warm Zone where Command is found?

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Cold Zone

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92
Q

All personnel entering the Hot Zone shall have what? (3)

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1-Be in full turnouts
2- Crew intact
3- Be assigned to a sector

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93
Q

When crews exhibit signs of physical or mental fatigue, they should be assigned to what Sector?

A

Rehab Sector

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94
Q

What should the Company Officer advise when requesting rehab?

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Crews position/Condition, and needs for replacement crew

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95
Q

What Sector should be high priority?

A

Safety Sector

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96
Q

How long would a 100’ piece of unprotected steel expand at 1100 degrees?

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9 inches

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97
Q

How long should Command wait to initiate a defensive strategy after heavy interior firefighting conditions?

A

10-15 min

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98
Q

What should happen when a hazard appears imminent or has just happened?

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The use of Emergency Traffic should be initiated

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99
Q

What should be obtained after evacuating a structure?

A

PAR

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100
Q

Building evacuation usually involves a switch from what to what?

A

Offensive to Defensive Strategy

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101
Q

What should be checked before using an elevator on a High Rise Fire?

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The location of the nearest enclosed stairway

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102
Q

What should you do if smoke an dire are visible in an elevator shaft?

A

DO NOT USE the elevator

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103
Q

What should crews identify before using the elevator?

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That the floor you are going to is uninvolved

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104
Q

Which floor should elevators be stopped at before the fire floor?

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2 floors below the suspected fire floor

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105
Q

What should a perimeter be at a high rise fire?

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200 feet from the building

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106
Q

What is the MAX distance a crew will enter any building?

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150 feet

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107
Q

Do gated “Ys” enter a structure?

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NO

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108
Q

What percentage is considered the “working and exiting amount of air”

A

75%

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109
Q

What amount of SCBA air should be used for emergency reserve?

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25%

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110
Q

What is a PACAN Report?

A 
Position
Air
Conditions
Actions
Needs
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111
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What bench marks are used for PACAN reports

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10min ETN on air
All Clear
Fire Control
Loss Stopped

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112
Q

When should members check their SCBA?

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at the beginning of shift

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113
Q

When will crews exit the Hot Zone?

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Prior to their low air alarm sounding on SCBA

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114
Q

If a crew has 15-18% of air left and cant exit within 5 minutes, what should be called?

A

Mayday

115
Q

What Sector should be established to evaluate roof conditions and complete ventilation?

A

Roof Sector

116
Q

Can Firefighters operate on Bow Strung Roofs if fire has penetrated the attic or truss area?

A

No

117
Q

What should Roof Sector report to Command in roof report? (6)

A
  1. Roof design and construction
  2. Structural condition
  3. Fire conditions or effects of fire on roof
  4. Location of firewalls
  5. Location of heavy objects that are affected by fire conditions
  6. Ventilation plan
118
Q

As a rule of thumb, how big should Ventilation holes be?

A

at least 10% of the roof surface of the involved area

119
Q

What must Roof Sector clear Command and advise of?

A
  • When ventilation holes are completed

- Any change it may have on the roof conditions

120
Q

What is the most effective form of ventilation for working interior fire situations?

A

Vertical Ventilation

121
Q

When should ventilation be provided?

A

in advance of attack lines

122
Q

What is the best operating position to determine the need for ventilation?

A

Interior Sector

123
Q

Should ladder pipes be operated down vent holes?

A

No houselines should–Including ladder pipes

124
Q

When should roof lines be operated?

A
  • For the purpose of protecting personnel and external exposure
  • If command orders coordinated roof attack
125
Q

What does a standard Attack Team consist of?

A

2 Engines plus a Ladder Company

126
Q

What involves methods of minimizing loss?

A

Loss Control

127
Q

What Tactical Priorities are Loss Control functions addressed under?

A

All 3 - as well as

  • The safety and survival of firefighters
  • Customer service
128
Q

What is an important element of Loss Control?

A

to extinguish the fire

129
Q

Water acts as a corrosive to what material?

A

Pressed Gypsum Board (drywall)

130
Q

How big should an inspection hole be cut in dry wall to check the attic?

A

small - 6”x6”

131
Q

Why might Loss Control measures be suspended?

A

due to fire investigation needs

132
Q

Salvage operations often include what?

A
  • Activities required to stop direct and indirect fire damage
  • Activities required to minimize the effects of firefighting operations
133
Q

Where should Salvage efforts begin?

A

Areas most severely threatened by damage

134
Q

What should be the primary considerations when performing Salvage?

A

Replacement price and value

135
Q

Effective Overhaul reduces the potential for what?

A

Secondary fires

136
Q

When will overhaul activities be conducted?

A

on fires that have been declared defensive

137
Q

When will Occupant Services Sector be established and by whom?

A
  • By the IC
  • At all working structure fires or incident that the need is identified
  • As early as is practical
138
Q

What Sector is a critical extension to our service delivery and liaison between Fire Department and Citizens?

A

Occupant Services Sector

139
Q

PPV reduces loss caused by what?

A

Smoke and fire damage to the structure

140
Q

PPV can reduce the need and rise of what at many fires?

A

Roof Ventilation

141
Q

Where should PPV fans be placed?

A

12-15 feet back from the entry point

142
Q

When using two or more fans in “tandem”, what is more effective?

A

one behind the other

143
Q

What two requirements must be completed in order for PPV to be effective?

A

1- an “exit” for the pressurized air, located in the fire area
2- PPV must be injected from the unburned side of the fire

144
Q

When should a second supply line be considered?

A

On any working incident

145
Q

What advantage does staging Key Pumpers on hydrants have? (3)

A

1- ensures an uninterrupted water supply
2- provides volume when needed
3- ability to pump water through the forward pumper in the event of mechanical failure

146
Q

What is the GPM for a Non-Pumped 500’ section of 4” supply line?

A

800 gpm

147
Q

When no life is endangered, where should the hose line be placed?

A

between the fire and the most severe exposure or unburned area

148
Q

What stream has greater penetration and reach, with striking power but less steam conversion?

A

Solid Stream

149
Q

What stream has increased heat absorption and expansion?

A

Peripheral

150
Q

Which hand line is fast, mobile, and 175 gpm?

A

1 3/4”

151
Q

What hose line is difficult to move and flows 250 gpm?

A

2 1/2”

152
Q

What master stream is slow to set up and flows 500-1000 gpm?

A

Elevated Master streams

153
Q

What master stream is fast and flows 500-1000 gpm?

A

Engine Mounted Master Stream

154
Q

When should crews open nozzles entering a Basement fire?

A

Not until they can see and/or are near the fire

*No fog streams

155
Q

What hose lines should be shut down when switching to Defensive Operations?

A

Exterior Master streams

156
Q

What is the minimum protection for firefighters on car fires?

A

Full protective clothing and breathing from SCBA

157
Q

Where should apparatus be placed on car fires?

A

Upwind and Uphill of incident if possible

158
Q

Ladder may be used as improvised stand pipes for car fires at what locations?

A

Incidents on elevated freeways and parking garages

159
Q

At least one member should have what at car fires and why?

A

forcible entry tools in possession to provide prompt and safe entry into the vehicle

160
Q

When can a vehicle be written off?

A

When interior of vehicle passenger compartment is involved causing damage beyond repair

161
Q

25 patients or fewer is considered what type of incident?

A

Multi Patient Incident

162
Q

A “Mass Casualty Incident” is considered how many patients?

A

25-100 patients

163
Q

What are incidents involving more than 100 patients called?

A

Disaster

164
Q

What are the EMS Tactical Objectives?

A
  • Completion of “Triage Report”

- Declaration of “All immediates transported”

165
Q

What order should patients be transported?

A

1- IMMEDIATE
2- DELAYED patients upgraded to IMMEDIATE
3- DELAYED
4-MINOR

166
Q

When should Triage tags be used?

A

3 or more Immediates or more than 10 patients

167
Q

Once Triage is complete, what should Command do?

A

Triage Report should be radioed to Alarm

168
Q

What EMS incident require Level II Staging?

A

any First Alarm Medical Incident or greater

169
Q

Most EMS incidents require what sectors?

A

1- Triage Sector
2- Extrication Sector
3- Treatment Sector
4- Transportation Sector

170
Q

Which Sector coordinates with Extrication on the number and location of patients?

A

Triage Sector

171
Q

After Extrication delivers patients to Treatment, they should report what to Command?

A

“Extrication Complete” benchmark

172
Q

What is the purpose of Treatment Sector?

A

to determine whether patient treatment will occur “in place” or in designated treatment area

173
Q

What Sector is responsible for obtaining all modes of transportation and determining hospital availability?

A

Transportation Sector

174
Q

Transportation Sector should notify Command of what?

A

When “All Immediates Transported” benchmark

175
Q

How many Engines should be assigned to LZ Sector?

A

At lease one Engine Company

176
Q

At EMS incidents with more then TEN patients, Command should assign Triage to whom?

A

First arriving Company Officer

177
Q

For Extrication, on major incidents, what should be the company to victim ratio?

A

One company per 5 victims

178
Q

When will a Medical Supply Sector automatically occur?

A

3rd Alarm Medical or greater

179
Q

For Treatment, what is the ideal company to victim ratio?

A

one company per 4 patients

180
Q

Who will Transportation Sector coordinate patient allocation and destination with?

A

Treatment Sector

181
Q

How many ambulances should be in the loading area at all times?

A

No more than 2 at a time

182
Q

What patients will be transported after Immediate patients?

A

DELAYED and then MINOR

183
Q

What channel should Transportation Sector advise dispatch that Helicopters have left the scene?

A

Med-9

184
Q

What are the flammable limits of Natural Gas?

A

approximately 4% to 15% in air

185
Q

Should burning natural gas be extinguished?

A

Not normally

186
Q

Who is responsible for locating a gas leak when no explosion or fire has occurred?

A

Gas Company Personnel

187
Q

If gas company must excavate, what should the fire department provide?

A

Stand-by protection with a charged 1 1/2” line and two firefighters in full protective equipment and SCBA

188
Q

What type of tape should be used to identify the LIMITED ACCESS ZONE?

A

“Fire Line” tape

189
Q

What are the Tactical Objectives in order of importance?

A

1- Remove endangered occupants and treat the injured = Search/Rescue- Primary All Clear
2- Stabilize the incident and provide for life safety = Fire Control - Under Control
3- Conserve property = Loss stopped
*Provide for the safety, accountability, and welfare of personnel—ONGOING THROUGHOUT INCIDENT

190
Q

What first 6 functions of Command must be completed immediately?

A

1-COMMAND POST = Assume and announce Command and establish Command Post
2- SIZE UP = Rapidly evaluate the situation
3- COMMUNICATE = Initiate, maintain and control effective communication
4- RESOURCES = Provide and manage a steady, adequate, and timely stream of appropriate resources
5- IAP= Identify strategy, develop an IAP, and assign companies
6- SECTORIZE = Develop incident organization by geographic location and function responsibility

191
Q

What are the last 2 functions of Command?

A

7- Review and revise strategy to keep IAP current

8- Provide continuity, transfer, and termination of Command

192
Q

Unless advised otherwise, move-ups will be dispatched in which code?

A

Code 2 unless critical gap coverage

193
Q

How do units add to an incident using the MCT?

A

AU function on MCT

194
Q

What channel should units advise the TRO on when substituting another unit?

A

On assigned Tactical Channel

195
Q

How long will Alarm wait for a unit to acknowledge before sending a cover unit?

A

2 minutes

196
Q

What will alarm do if unable to contact a unit?

A
  • Request acknowledgement by radio on all channels

- Send coverage after 2 min

197
Q

How long does a unit have while responding on an AOI call before being placed UOI?

A

Longer than 10min

198
Q

What can a Company Officer do to stay unavailable on a call?

A

indicate they are traveling C3 via MCT or radio

199
Q

What does the term Working Fire indicate?

A

A situation that will require the commitment of all responding companies

200
Q

What does any fire at a school facility require?

A

State Fire Marshall to be contacted

201
Q

What should units report when arriving in LEVEL I STAGING?

A

Identity and direction from the scene on assigned Tactical Channel

202
Q

When is LEVEL II STAGING required and what should be unidentified?

A

Working Second Alarm Location and Staging Channel

203
Q

Typically what channel is staging on?

A

Channel 2

204
Q

What two incident status changes require elapsed time notifications?

A

Working Fire

Working Hazmat

205
Q

How often will Elapsed Time Notifications be generated?

A

Every 5 min until the incident is placed under control

206
Q

What code is used for immediate police assistance?

A

906

207
Q

What defines an extended patient transfer?

A

Patient transfer from Rescue personnel to hospital in greater than 30 min

208
Q

Who can release companies assigned to an incident?

A

Only Command

209
Q

What working incident notifications get “All Calls”?

A
  • Working First Alarm fires
  • Greater Alarm fires
  • At the discretion of the on-duty Deployment BC and/or Supervisor
210
Q

What is the radio code for possible rape?

A

261

211
Q

What is Level I Staging automatically in effect?

A

Incidents with 3 or more companies responding

212
Q

What units respond directly to the scene?

A

First arriving Engine company, Ladder company, and first Chief Officer

213
Q

How will units stage in Level I Staging?

A

in their direction of travel, uncommitted, approximately 1 block from scene until assigned by command

214
Q

Besides 2nd alarm fires, what incidents require Level II Staging?

A

greater incidents, 1st Alarm medical or Hazmat, when Command desires to centralize resources

215
Q

What channels should responding units monitor when responding to Level II Staging?

A

Both tactical and staging channels

216
Q

Who automatically becomes the Staging Officer at Level II Staging?

A

the first fire department officer to arrive at the staging area

217
Q

What channel does the staging officer report on and to whom?

A

on assigned tactical channel to Command

218
Q

When arriving to Level II Staging, who should the Company Officer report to?

A

in person to the Staging Officer

219
Q

How will crews stand by in Level II Staging?

A

With crew intact and warning lights turned off until assigned

220
Q

How will companies communicate with, when they leave staging?

A

Communicate directly with Command or assigned Sector officer for instruction

221
Q

What should a Staging Officer use to be visible?

A
  • Leave red lights operating on their apparatus

- Wear Sector Vest

222
Q

What button will units activate when receiving an assignment?

A

Their MCT “On Scene” button

223
Q

What Officer in the Command team does staging work under ?

A

Logistics Officer

224
Q

When parking apparatus on Scene, crews would avoid what?

A

“Belly to Butt” placement

225
Q

What two categories should apparatus be placed in?

A
  • Apparatus that is working

- Apparatus that is parked

226
Q

How far should apparatus be parked from involved buildings?

A

at least 30 feet away

227
Q

How should supply lines be laid?

A
  • With attention to the access problems they present

- On the same side of the street as hydrant, cross near the fire

228
Q

How should apparatus be parked on-scene in traffic?

A
  • In a defensive posture

- In a manner that best protects the work area and personnel from traffic of other hazards

229
Q

Where should the pump panel be located when parking an apparatus on-scene?

A

downstream on opposite side of oncoming traffic

230
Q

What lights should be turned off at night while on-scene?

A

Headlights

231
Q

What side should members exit the apparatus from?

A

The curb side or non-traffic side of the vehicle whenever possible

232
Q

When retrieving cones, which way should you face?

A

oncoming traffic

233
Q

What are the distances between cones and what speeds?

A

25mph = 65ft
40mph = 105ft
60mph = 106ft
(approx 2.5x)

234
Q

How far should the last cone be placed away from the scene?

A

160ft upstream

235
Q

How many members should be in front seats when driving code 3

A

2

236
Q

What is the max speed over the limit when driving code 3?

A
  • 10mph in favorable conditions

- posted speed limit for unfavorable conditions

237
Q

When driving in oncoming traffic, what is the max speed limit?

A

20mph

238
Q

When responding to a fire with a report of nothing showing, how should crews respond?

A

Continue Code 3 but not exceed posted speed limit

239
Q

What should members wear when working around traffic?

A

Highly visible vests

240
Q

When should units stage Level 2 in quarters?

A

if the incident is within one mile of station

241
Q

If Violent Incident is further an 1 mile away, how should units stage?

A

Out of sight, safe distance, turn off emergency lights

242
Q

If staging at station for Violent Incident, what should happen?

A

Entire crew on apparatus and ready to respond

243
Q

Should fire units continue to the scene on the freeway if they are cancelled by DPS?

A
  • Not unless re-dipatched

- This creates unnecessary congestion and other traffic problems at the scene

244
Q

How should units respond while on the mainline freeway?

A
  • Code 2
  • Alternating Headlights
  • Rear Flashers
245
Q

When can units respond in opposite direction on the freeway?

A

only at specific request of DPS when assured all traffic is stopped

246
Q

Where should units stage for Level I staging on freeway incidents?

A

Near on-ramp to avoid premature commitment

247
Q

What are the 2 types of paths that electricity can be conducted?

A
  • Direct: when contact is made between something energized and a portion of your body such as your hand
  • Indirect: when you are holding something or touching an object that is in contact with something energized
248
Q

What is it called when Voltage lessens as it radiates away?

A

“Step Potential”

249
Q

What type of nozzle should be used around Power Lines?

A

Fog Spray at the base of the pole

250
Q

What are the 3 classifications of electrical equipment?

A
  1. Energized
  2. De-energized
  3. Dead
251
Q

What are PCB hazards?

A

Smoke Potentially Fatal

252
Q

If occupants must leave energized vehicle, how should they exit?

A
  • Jump free of the vehicle without touching the vehicle and ground at the same time
  • Walk away using small steps
253
Q

When should a fire attack be started at a pole fire?

A

not until Utility Representative has verified electrical equipment is de-energized

254
Q

Before terminating command at a violent incident, what should command do?

A

Face to Face with appropriate Law Enforcement Representative

255
Q

What defines a less experienced Firefighter?

A
  • Probationary Firefighter

- Any member with less than 2 years experience

256
Q

What methods can a Company Officer use to determine experience of their crews?

A
  • Interviews
  • Evaluate
  • Training
  • Follow up
257
Q

How can Personnel injuries be avoided?

A

by observing proper safety practices and adopting a safety conscious attitude

258
Q

Efforts should be made to keep station floors free from what?

A

Slippery substances and obstructions

259
Q

Where should heavy objects be stored?

A

at approximately waist level to prevent unnecessary lifting

260
Q

Do we accept Commercial Hazard Waste?

A

No

261
Q

How do you identify Materials that present safety Hazards?

A

Using the D.O.T Emergency Response Guidebook- marked in red or yellow dot

262
Q

Should household hazardous materials be brought in the station?

A

No - or in the bay

263
Q

What are the 3 states of materials?

A
  1. Solid
  2. Liquid
  3. Gas
264
Q

How many units will be dispatched for Bee attack calls?

A
  • One ALS
  • One Ladder Company
  • A Battalion Chief
265
Q

How far should FD commit from Bee Colony?

A
  • Not in the path of the source of the bees

- Approximately 150 feet from the colony

266
Q

What type of foam should be used for Bee Attacks?

A

AFFF Foam System

267
Q

How long does it take for foam to kill bees?

A

within approximately 60 seconds of contact

268
Q

What are the Shift Commander Responsibilities? (2)

A
  1. Manage battalions and supervise BC’s

2. Occupy the position Senior Advisor on the Command Team during first and greater alarms

269
Q

What are the Battalion Chiefs responsibilities? (4)

A
  1. Manage companies and supervise Company Officers
  2. Occupy position of Incident Commander when appropriate
  3. Occupy position of Sector Officer when appropriate
  4. Occupy position of IC on Command Team during first and greater alarms
270
Q

What is the Company Officer responsibilities? (3)

A
  1. Occupy the position of IC when appropriate
  2. Occupy position of Sector Officer when appropriate
  3. Manage task level activities and supervise firefighters
271
Q

What does the initial radio report include?

A

Onscene (7)

  1. Clear Alarm
  2. Unit designation
  3. Building description
  4. Obvious problem/conditions
  5. Action Taken
  6. Declaration of Strategy
  7. Command confirmation with name

Follow-up Report (4)

  1. Any immediate safety concerns
  2. Accountability Started/Location
  3. Disposition of resources (hold/add/return)
  4. IRIC- in place and identified
272
Q

How will Fast- Attack Mode end? (3)

A

with one of the following…

  1. Situation is stabilized
  2. Command is transferred from fast attack IC to a later arriving company
  3. If the situation is not stabilized and the fast attack IC must move to the exterior Command Position
273
Q

What are the benefits of an upgraded Command Post? (5)

A
  1. Provides IC with a Support Officer
  2. Establishes an ISO or FIT
  3. Provides a wider view of fireground
  4. Improves communication
  5. Creates lighted, warm environment to operate in
274
Q

What should IC #2 be briefed during transfer of command? (3)

A
  1. General situation status
  2. Deployment and assignments of operating companies and personnel
  3. Appraisals of need for additional resources
275
Q

When On-Deck crew is used as relief crew, what information should be transferred face-to-face? (5)

A
  1. Interior Conditions
  2. Routing instructions to the work area
  3. Interior obstructions
  4. Additional tools/resources required
  5. Sector objectives
276
Q

What is most likely to be assignments for On-Deck Crews? (4)

A
  1. Reinforce a position within an assigned sector
  2. Crew relief within an assigned sector
  3. Any other tactical position assigned by the IC
  4. Rapid Intervention Crew (IRIC)
277
Q

When will IRIC be established?

A

anytime firefighters are on air inside a structure and no other units have arrived

278
Q

What is the Risk Management Profile?

A
  • We will risk our lives to save savable lives
  • We will risk a lot to save savable property
  • We will risk nothing to save what is already lost
279
Q

What should all members have when entering the Hot Zone?

A

SCBA

280
Q

What is the minimum crew size?

A

at least 2

281
Q

What should Firefighters do immediately if they find themselves trapped or lost?

A

Mayday

282
Q

What will follow any report of “Mayday”

A

Emergency Traffic to clear the channel

283
Q

When will the radio message “Mayday” be used?

A

Lost or Trapped Firefighter

284
Q

When calling a Mayday, how many times do you say it?

A

3

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