***Volume 2*** Flashcards
1
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What Tactical Objective is ongoing throughout the incident?
A
Safety
Accountability
Welfare of Personnel
2
Q
What is used to facilitate the completion of Tactical Objectives?
A
The Incident Command System
3
Q
Who assumes command of a multi unit response incident?
A
The first fire department member or unit to arrive
4
Q
True or False- One or two company responses require the first arriving officer to assume Command?
A
False
5
Q
Who will be responsible for any needed Command functions at one or two company responses?
A
The first arriving unit or Officer
6
Q
How does the first arriving unit initiate the Command Process?
A
by giving initial radio report
7
Q
What designation remains with the officer currently in command throughout the event?
A
Command
8
Q
What are the three Command Modes?
A
Investigative Mode (nothing showing)
Fast Attack - Mobile
Command Mode - Stationary
9
Q
What command mode should be used for incidents with “Nothing Showing” ?
A
Investigative Mode
10
Q
Which Command mode gives the IC #1 direct participation in the attack to make a positive difference in the outcome?
A
Fast Attack - Mobile
11
Q
How long should Fast- Attack Mode last?
A
Not more than a few minutes
12
Q
What should be initiated and utilized when in the Stationary Command mode?
A
The Tactical Worksheet
13
Q
What will transferring Command improve?
A
the quality of the Command Organization
14
Q
What role does the first arriving Shift Commander assume?
A
Senior Advisor- assist the IC
15
Q
Can Command be transferred to an Officer who is not on scene?
A
NO
16
Q
If a later arriving Officer cant locate or communicate with Command, they should do what?
A
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
17
Q
What is the preferred method of transferring Command?
A
Face to face
18
Q
How should Chief Officers stage?
A
Over the radio
19
Q
Where should Staff personnel report to?
A
Directly to the Command Post to notify the IC of their availability to assume incident duties
20
Q
When does the Incident Command System Sleep?
A
Never
21
Q
Who does the Command Team consist of?
A
Incident Commander (IC)
Support Officers
Senior Advisors
22
Q
That are the three levels of Command?
A
Strategic
Tactical
Task
23
Q
Which level of Command is designed around the IC and the Command Team?
A
Strategic
24
Q
What level of Command are Sector Officers responsible for?
A
Tactical
25
A smaller, more manageable unit of actin is called what?
Sector
26
What is the max number of Sectors that an IC can effectively manage?
"Span of Control"
| Usually 5, No more than 7
27
How should Sectors be assigned (named)?
By their geographic location or function
28
Which clock direction should you use when using the alphabet for Sectors and which side is the "A" side
Clockwise
| The front of the building
29
Functional Sectors will be designated by what?
Their function
30
When will Command assign a Command officer to a Sector?
As soon as possible
31
Sector Officers must be accompanied by a FIT when operating where?
within the hazard zone
32
The time it takes a company to reach their assignment after receiving the order is called what?
In-Transit
33
While In-Transit, the Company Officer should monitor what radio channel?
The Tactical Channel
34
A forward staging position located just outside the Hazard Zone is called what?
On-Deck
35
A timely and efficient means of air and re-hydration of companies while maintaining their Sector Assignment is called what?
Recycling
36
If conditions permit, how may air cylinders could a company's work cycle last?
up to 2-3
37
Who do recycled crews report back to?
Their Sector Officer or the IC -when they are ready to go back to work
38
The purpose of accountability is to account for all firefighters in what zone?
The Hot Zone
39
Define Hot Zone?
any area that requires the use of an SCBA
40
Company Officers shall maintain current what in regard to accountability?
Passports and MCT Rosters
41
Who ensures the delivery of the passport to the accountability location?
The Company Officer
42
Who is the accountability officer who tracks crews hand lines off their apparatus ?
Engineer
43
The minimum number of firefighters in a crew?
2 or more
44
Passports should only reflect crew members entering what zone?
Hot Zone
45
Passports will be required anytime what are used?
SCBAs
46
Where do Ladder Companies leave their passports when on the roof?
on the apparatus dash
47
What engine gets a ladder companies passport when they go interior?
the engine closest to their point of entry
48
Who should crews notify when exiting a different location than the one they entered?
Their original Sector Officer or Accountability Officer immediately
49
When can accountability be terminated?
When report of fire Under Control and PAR on all crews
50
After "Fire Under Control" has been declared, what should crews do?
Give a PAR
51
A roll call of all personnel working the in the Hot Zone is called what?
PAR- Personal Accountability Report
52
Where do crews deliver their passports at High Rise Fires?
Building Lobby
53
What does an IRIC require?
Fully equipped firefighter in position during the initial fire attack to react in the event of a Mayday
54
In the absence of a Ladder, who should Command assign Ladder functions to?
to an engine company
55
What are the 3 basic information factors for fire ground intelligence?
1- Visual
2- Reconnaissance
3- Pre Planning and Familiarity
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A fire ground information factor that is visually observed and absorbed subconsciously?
Visual
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A fire ground information factor that is visually available from outside the fire?
Reconnaissance
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A fire ground information factor that is gained from intelligence used from CAD or drawings?
Pre Plan
59
What are the 7 fire ground factors?
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ALOF BRO
Arrangement
Life Hazard
Occupancy
Fire
Building
Resources
Other
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60
What are the basic Tactical Priorities and their bench marks?
Rescue - Primary All Clear
Fire Control- Under Control
Property Conservation - Loss Stopped
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What makes up the Umbrella Of Service?
Firefighter Safety
Customer Service
Loss Stopped
62
What are the Fire Strategies?
Offensive and Defensive
63
What is an Offensive fire attack centered on?
Rescue
64
Where should your first attack line go on an Offensive Fire
Between the Victim and the fire to protect avenues of rescue and escape
65
How many sides of a structure should command consider? and what are they?
All 7 sides
| Front, rear, side, side, top, bottom, and interior
66
Where should Positive pressure be injected from?
from the unburned side and exit the structure out of the fire area
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What is the only reason to operate in Marginal situation?
Rescue
68
When should Command assign Roof Sector?
As soon as possible during marginal situation for rapid evaluation of the roof conditions
69
What are the two priorities on a Defensive fire?
Personnel Safety
| Exposure Protection
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What should a standard Master Stream Flow be?
at least 750 gpm
71
What should Command obtain from crews after "Fire Control"?
PAR
72
Command must structure initial operations around the completion of what?
Primary Search
73
Secondary Search should be completed by whom?
A different company than those involved in the Primary Search
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Primary Search is utilized reporting what over the radio?
ALL CLEAR
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When should Command report an "All Clear" will not be obtained? (3)
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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Rescue efforts should be extended in what order?
1- Most severely threatened
2- Larges number (groups)
3- The remainder of the fire area
4- Exposed areas
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Define "Fire Under Control"
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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What 2 things should happen when declaring Defensive Strategy?
1-Emergency Traffic
| 2-All personnel will withdraw from the structure and maintain a safe distance from the building
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When should Marginal Attacks be abandoned?
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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What should Command do when crews encounter victims?
Decide to:
- Remove the victim from the fire
- Or the fire from the victim
81
What is the most urgent reason for calling additional Alarms?
For the purpose of covering life safety
82
What term should be used on the radio for a Primary Search?
Search and Rescue
83
At the completion of "Search and Rescue" what should be reported?
All Clear
84
When must Command declare the strategy?
Onscene Report and each Elapse Time Notification
85
Ground crews should be notified and evacuated from interior positions before what goes into operations?
Ladder Pipe Operations
86
How many feet should a ladder be above the roof line when laddering the roof?
2-3 feet
87
Where should ground ladders be placed?
Near building corners or firewalls - generally more stable in the event of structure failure
88
How many routes/means of escape should crews have?
At least 2
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What area requires an SCBA, charged hoseline, PPE, and risk of lost, trapped, or injured firefighters?
Hot Zone
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What is the are outside the Hot Zone where firefighters are not at risk of becoming lost, trapped or injured by a structure?
Warm Zone
91
What is the area outside of the Warm Zone where Command is found?
Cold Zone
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All personnel entering the Hot Zone shall have what? (3)
1-Be in full turnouts
2- Crew intact
3- Be assigned to a sector
93
When crews exhibit signs of physical or mental fatigue, they should be assigned to what Sector?
Rehab Sector
94
What should the Company Officer advise when requesting rehab?
Crews position/Condition, and needs for replacement crew
95
What Sector should be high priority?
Safety Sector
96
How long would a 100' piece of unprotected steel expand at 1100 degrees?
9 inches
97
How long should Command wait to initiate a defensive strategy after heavy interior firefighting conditions?
10-15 min
98
What should happen when a hazard appears imminent or has just happened?
The use of Emergency Traffic should be initiated
99
What should be obtained after evacuating a structure?
PAR
100
Building evacuation usually involves a switch from what to what?
Offensive to Defensive Strategy
101
What should be checked before using an elevator on a High Rise Fire?
The location of the nearest enclosed stairway
102
What should you do if smoke an dire are visible in an elevator shaft?
DO NOT USE the elevator
103
What should crews identify before using the elevator?
That the floor you are going to is uninvolved
104
Which floor should elevators be stopped at before the fire floor?
2 floors below the suspected fire floor
105
What should a perimeter be at a high rise fire?
200 feet from the building
106
What is the MAX distance a crew will enter any building?
150 feet
107
Do gated "Ys" enter a structure?
NO
108
What percentage is considered the "working and exiting amount of air"
75%
109
What amount of SCBA air should be used for emergency reserve?
25%
110
What is a PACAN Report?
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Position
Air
Conditions
Actions
Needs
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111
What bench marks are used for PACAN reports
10min ETN on air
All Clear
Fire Control
Loss Stopped
112
When should members check their SCBA?
at the beginning of shift
113
When will crews exit the Hot Zone?
Prior to their low air alarm sounding on SCBA
114
If a crew has 15-18% of air left and cant exit within 5 minutes, what should be called?
Mayday
115
What Sector should be established to evaluate roof conditions and complete ventilation?
Roof Sector
116
Can Firefighters operate on Bow Strung Roofs if fire has penetrated the attic or truss area?
No
117
What should Roof Sector report to Command in roof report? (6)
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
As a rule of thumb, how big should Ventilation holes be?
at least 10% of the roof surface of the involved area
119
What must Roof Sector clear Command and advise of?
- When ventilation holes are completed
| - Any change it may have on the roof conditions
120
What is the most effective form of ventilation for working interior fire situations?
Vertical Ventilation
121
When should ventilation be provided?
in advance of attack lines
122
What is the best operating position to determine the need for ventilation?
Interior Sector
123
Should ladder pipes be operated down vent holes?
No houselines should--Including ladder pipes
124
When should roof lines be operated?
- For the purpose of protecting personnel and external exposure
- If command orders coordinated roof attack
125
What does a standard Attack Team consist of?
2 Engines plus a Ladder Company
126
What involves methods of minimizing loss?
Loss Control
127
What Tactical Priorities are Loss Control functions addressed under?
All 3 - as well as
- The safety and survival of firefighters
- Customer service
128
What is an important element of Loss Control?
to extinguish the fire
129
Water acts as a corrosive to what material?
Pressed Gypsum Board (drywall)
130
How big should an inspection hole be cut in dry wall to check the attic?
small - 6"x6"
131
Why might Loss Control measures be suspended?
due to fire investigation needs
132
Salvage operations often include what?
- Activities required to stop direct and indirect fire damage
- Activities required to minimize the effects of firefighting operations
133
Where should Salvage efforts begin?
Areas most severely threatened by damage
134
What should be the primary considerations when performing Salvage?
Replacement price and value
135
Effective Overhaul reduces the potential for what?
Secondary fires
136
When will overhaul activities be conducted?
on fires that have been declared defensive
137
When will Occupant Services Sector be established and by whom?
- By the IC
- At all working structure fires or incident that the need is identified
- As early as is practical
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What Sector is a critical extension to our service delivery and liaison between Fire Department and Citizens?
Occupant Services Sector
139
PPV reduces loss caused by what?
Smoke and fire damage to the structure
140
PPV can reduce the need and rise of what at many fires?
Roof Ventilation
141
Where should PPV fans be placed?
12-15 feet back from the entry point
142
When using two or more fans in "tandem", what is more effective?
one behind the other
143
What two requirements must be completed in order for PPV to be effective?
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
When should a second supply line be considered?
On any working incident
145
What advantage does staging Key Pumpers on hydrants have? (3)
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
What is the GPM for a Non-Pumped 500' section of 4" supply line?
800 gpm
147
When no life is endangered, where should the hose line be placed?
between the fire and the most severe exposure or unburned area
148
What stream has greater penetration and reach, with striking power but less steam conversion?
Solid Stream
149
What stream has increased heat absorption and expansion?
Peripheral
150
Which hand line is fast, mobile, and 175 gpm?
1 3/4"
151
What hose line is difficult to move and flows 250 gpm?
2 1/2"
152
What master stream is slow to set up and flows 500-1000 gpm?
Elevated Master streams
153
What master stream is fast and flows 500-1000 gpm?
Engine Mounted Master Stream
154
When should crews open nozzles entering a Basement fire?
Not until they can see and/or are near the fire
| *No fog streams
155
What hose lines should be shut down when switching to Defensive Operations?
Exterior Master streams
156
What is the minimum protection for firefighters on car fires?
Full protective clothing and breathing from SCBA
157
Where should apparatus be placed on car fires?
Upwind and Uphill of incident if possible
158
Ladder may be used as improvised stand pipes for car fires at what locations?
Incidents on elevated freeways and parking garages
159
At least one member should have what at car fires and why?
forcible entry tools in possession to provide prompt and safe entry into the vehicle
160
When can a vehicle be written off?
When interior of vehicle passenger compartment is involved causing damage beyond repair
161
25 patients or fewer is considered what type of incident?
Multi Patient Incident
162
A "Mass Casualty Incident" is considered how many patients?
25-100 patients
163
What are incidents involving more than 100 patients called?
Disaster
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What are the EMS Tactical Objectives?
- Completion of "Triage Report"
| - Declaration of "All immediates transported"
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What order should patients be transported?
1- IMMEDIATE
2- DELAYED patients upgraded to IMMEDIATE
3- DELAYED
4-MINOR
166
When should Triage tags be used?
3 or more Immediates or more than 10 patients
167
Once Triage is complete, what should Command do?
Triage Report should be radioed to Alarm
168
What EMS incident require Level II Staging?
any First Alarm Medical Incident or greater
169
Most EMS incidents require what sectors?
1- Triage Sector
2- Extrication Sector
3- Treatment Sector
4- Transportation Sector
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Which Sector coordinates with Extrication on the number and location of patients?
Triage Sector
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After Extrication delivers patients to Treatment, they should report what to Command?
"Extrication Complete" benchmark
172
What is the purpose of Treatment Sector?
to determine whether patient treatment will occur "in place" or in designated treatment area
173
What Sector is responsible for obtaining all modes of transportation and determining hospital availability?
Transportation Sector
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Transportation Sector should notify Command of what?
When "All Immediates Transported" benchmark
175
How many Engines should be assigned to LZ Sector?
At lease one Engine Company
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At EMS incidents with more then TEN patients, Command should assign Triage to whom?
First arriving Company Officer
177
For Extrication, on major incidents, what should be the company to victim ratio?
One company per 5 victims
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When will a Medical Supply Sector automatically occur?
3rd Alarm Medical or greater
179
For Treatment, what is the ideal company to victim ratio?
one company per 4 patients
180
Who will Transportation Sector coordinate patient allocation and destination with?
Treatment Sector
181
How many ambulances should be in the loading area at all times?
No more than 2 at a time
182
What patients will be transported after Immediate patients?
DELAYED and then MINOR
183
What channel should Transportation Sector advise dispatch that Helicopters have left the scene?
Med-9
184
What are the flammable limits of Natural Gas?
approximately 4% to 15% in air
185
Should burning natural gas be extinguished?
Not normally
186
Who is responsible for locating a gas leak when no explosion or fire has occurred?
Gas Company Personnel
187
If gas company must excavate, what should the fire department provide?
Stand-by protection with a charged 1 1/2" line and two firefighters in full protective equipment and SCBA
188
What type of tape should be used to identify the LIMITED ACCESS ZONE?
"Fire Line" tape
189
What are the Tactical Objectives in order of importance?
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
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What first 6 functions of Command must be completed immediately?
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
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What are the last 2 functions of Command?
7- Review and revise strategy to keep IAP current
| 8- Provide continuity, transfer, and termination of Command
192
Unless advised otherwise, move-ups will be dispatched in which code?
Code 2 unless critical gap coverage
193
How do units add to an incident using the MCT?
AU function on MCT
194
What channel should units advise the TRO on when substituting another unit?
On assigned Tactical Channel
195
How long will Alarm wait for a unit to acknowledge before sending a cover unit?
2 minutes
196
What will alarm do if unable to contact a unit?
- Request acknowledgement by radio on all channels
| - Send coverage after 2 min
197
How long does a unit have while responding on an AOI call before being placed UOI?
Longer than 10min
198
What can a Company Officer do to stay unavailable on a call?
indicate they are traveling C3 via MCT or radio
199
What does the term Working Fire indicate?
A situation that will require the commitment of all responding companies
200
What does any fire at a school facility require?
State Fire Marshall to be contacted
201
What should units report when arriving in LEVEL I STAGING?
Identity and direction from the scene on assigned Tactical Channel
202
When is LEVEL II STAGING required and what should be unidentified?
Working Second Alarm Location and Staging Channel
203
Typically what channel is staging on?
Channel 2
204
What two incident status changes require elapsed time notifications?
Working Fire
| Working Hazmat
205
How often will Elapsed Time Notifications be generated?
Every 5 min until the incident is placed under control
206
What code is used for immediate police assistance?
906
207
What defines an extended patient transfer?
Patient transfer from Rescue personnel to hospital in greater than 30 min
208
Who can release companies assigned to an incident?
Only Command
209
What working incident notifications get "All Calls"?
- Working First Alarm fires
- Greater Alarm fires
- At the discretion of the on-duty Deployment BC and/or Supervisor
210
What is the radio code for possible rape?
261
211
What is Level I Staging automatically in effect?
Incidents with 3 or more companies responding
212
What units respond directly to the scene?
First arriving Engine company, Ladder company, and first Chief Officer
213
How will units stage in Level I Staging?
in their direction of travel, uncommitted, approximately 1 block from scene until assigned by command
214
Besides 2nd alarm fires, what incidents require Level II Staging?
greater incidents, 1st Alarm medical or Hazmat, when Command desires to centralize resources
215
What channels should responding units monitor when responding to Level II Staging?
Both tactical and staging channels
216
Who automatically becomes the Staging Officer at Level II Staging?
the first fire department officer to arrive at the staging area
217
What channel does the staging officer report on and to whom?
on assigned tactical channel to Command
218
When arriving to Level II Staging, who should the Company Officer report to?
in person to the Staging Officer
219
How will crews stand by in Level II Staging?
With crew intact and warning lights turned off until assigned
220
How will companies communicate with, when they leave staging?
Communicate directly with Command or assigned Sector officer for instruction
221
What should a Staging Officer use to be visible?
- Leave red lights operating on their apparatus
| - Wear Sector Vest
222
What button will units activate when receiving an assignment?
Their MCT "On Scene" button
223
What Officer in the Command team does staging work under ?
Logistics Officer
224
When parking apparatus on Scene, crews would avoid what?
"Belly to Butt" placement
225
What two categories should apparatus be placed in?
- Apparatus that is working
| - Apparatus that is parked
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How far should apparatus be parked from involved buildings?
at least 30 feet away
227
How should supply lines be laid?
- With attention to the access problems they present
| - On the same side of the street as hydrant, cross near the fire
228
How should apparatus be parked on-scene in traffic?
- In a defensive posture
| - In a manner that best protects the work area and personnel from traffic of other hazards
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Where should the pump panel be located when parking an apparatus on-scene?
downstream on opposite side of oncoming traffic
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What lights should be turned off at night while on-scene?
Headlights
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What side should members exit the apparatus from?
The curb side or non-traffic side of the vehicle whenever possible
232
When retrieving cones, which way should you face?
oncoming traffic
233
What are the distances between cones and what speeds?
25mph = 65ft
40mph = 105ft
60mph = 106ft
(approx 2.5x)
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How far should the last cone be placed away from the scene?
160ft upstream
235
How many members should be in front seats when driving code 3
2
236
What is the max speed over the limit when driving code 3?
- 10mph in favorable conditions
| - posted speed limit for unfavorable conditions
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When driving in oncoming traffic, what is the max speed limit?
20mph
238
When responding to a fire with a report of nothing showing, how should crews respond?
Continue Code 3 but not exceed posted speed limit
239
What should members wear when working around traffic?
Highly visible vests
240
When should units stage Level 2 in quarters?
if the incident is within one mile of station
241
If Violent Incident is further an 1 mile away, how should units stage?
Out of sight, safe distance, turn off emergency lights
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If staging at station for Violent Incident, what should happen?
Entire crew on apparatus and ready to respond
243
Should fire units continue to the scene on the freeway if they are cancelled by DPS?
- Not unless re-dipatched
| - This creates unnecessary congestion and other traffic problems at the scene
244
How should units respond while on the mainline freeway?
- Code 2
- Alternating Headlights
- Rear Flashers
245
When can units respond in opposite direction on the freeway?
only at specific request of DPS when assured all traffic is stopped
246
Where should units stage for Level I staging on freeway incidents?
Near on-ramp to avoid premature commitment
247
What are the 2 types of paths that electricity can be conducted?
- 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
What is it called when Voltage lessens as it radiates away?
"Step Potential"
249
What type of nozzle should be used around Power Lines?
Fog Spray at the base of the pole
250
What are the 3 classifications of electrical equipment?
1. Energized
2. De-energized
3. Dead
251
What are PCB hazards?
Smoke Potentially Fatal
252
If occupants must leave energized vehicle, how should they exit?
- Jump free of the vehicle without touching the vehicle and ground at the same time
- Walk away using small steps
253
When should a fire attack be started at a pole fire?
not until Utility Representative has verified electrical equipment is de-energized
254
Before terminating command at a violent incident, what should command do?
Face to Face with appropriate Law Enforcement Representative
255
What defines a less experienced Firefighter?
- Probationary Firefighter
| - Any member with less than 2 years experience
256
What methods can a Company Officer use to determine experience of their crews?
- Interviews
- Evaluate
- Training
- Follow up
257
How can Personnel injuries be avoided?
by observing proper safety practices and adopting a safety conscious attitude
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Efforts should be made to keep station floors free from what?
Slippery substances and obstructions
259
Where should heavy objects be stored?
at approximately waist level to prevent unnecessary lifting
260
Do we accept Commercial Hazard Waste?
No
261
How do you identify Materials that present safety Hazards?
Using the D.O.T Emergency Response Guidebook- marked in red or yellow dot
262
Should household hazardous materials be brought in the station?
No - or in the bay
263
What are the 3 states of materials?
1. Solid
2. Liquid
3. Gas
264
How many units will be dispatched for Bee attack calls?
- One ALS
- One Ladder Company
- A Battalion Chief
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How far should FD commit from Bee Colony?
- Not in the path of the source of the bees
| - Approximately 150 feet from the colony
266
What type of foam should be used for Bee Attacks?
AFFF Foam System
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How long does it take for foam to kill bees?
within approximately 60 seconds of contact
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What are the Shift Commander Responsibilities? (2)
1. Manage battalions and supervise BC's
| 2. Occupy the position Senior Advisor on the Command Team during first and greater alarms
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What are the Battalion Chiefs responsibilities? (4)
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
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What is the Company Officer responsibilities? (3)
1. Occupy the position of IC when appropriate
2. Occupy position of Sector Officer when appropriate
3. Manage task level activities and supervise firefighters
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What does the initial radio report include?
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
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How will Fast- Attack Mode end? (3)
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
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What are the benefits of an upgraded Command Post? (5)
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
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What should IC #2 be briefed during transfer of command? (3)
1. General situation status
2. Deployment and assignments of operating companies and personnel
3. Appraisals of need for additional resources
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When On-Deck crew is used as relief crew, what information should be transferred face-to-face? (5)
1. Interior Conditions
2. Routing instructions to the work area
3. Interior obstructions
4. Additional tools/resources required
5. Sector objectives
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What is most likely to be assignments for On-Deck Crews? (4)
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)
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When will IRIC be established?
anytime firefighters are on air inside a structure and no other units have arrived
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What is the Risk Management Profile?
- 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
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What should all members have when entering the Hot Zone?
SCBA
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What is the minimum crew size?
at least 2
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What should Firefighters do immediately if they find themselves trapped or lost?
Mayday
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What will follow any report of "Mayday"
Emergency Traffic to clear the channel
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When will the radio message "Mayday" be used?
Lost or Trapped Firefighter
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When calling a Mayday, how many times do you say it?
3
