Volume 2 Flashcards
____ _ ___define standard activities that are performed by the Incident Commander to achieve the tactical objectives.
Functions of command
when taking command at an incident where the safety and welfare of firefighters is a major concern the company officer should use the _____ mode.
Mobile command
The ____ level of the command structure refers to those activities normally accomplished by individual companies or specific personnel. The level is where the work is actually done.
task
The establishing a sector, the incident Commander will assign each sector officer tactical objectives, _____ and the identity of resources assigned to the sector.
a radio designation
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
The Fire Department’s involvement and needs at the incident scene can be divided into four sections. They are logistics, planning, operations and ______.
administrative
_____ is defined as a timely and efficient means of air replacement and re-hydration of companies while maintaining their sector assignments.
Recycling
implementation of the passport system will occur at any incident that requires the use of _____.
an SCBA
Standard Ladder company functions include all of the following, except:
Operate nozzles
Command must consider all _____ sides of the fire. Not doing so results in fire extension.
7
The only reason to operate in a marginal situation is _____.
rescue
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”
if a lost firefighter cannot contact command, dispatch, or any other units on the assigned radio channel, the firefighter should go to another channel to attempt contact and declare an emergency. Channel ______ is preferred.
“1”
The _____ will be defined as any area that requires and SCBA, charged hose line, special protective clothing, or in which the firefighting personnel are a risk of becoming lost, trapped or injured by the environment or structure.
hot zone
Contributing factors to early structural collapse include parapet walls, large open areas, large signs or marquees and _____
cantilevered canopies
The initial roof sector officer must report to command all of the following conditions except:
distance to the most severe exposure
Ventilating a building is done principally for two reasons ____ _____
to gain entry and prevent mushrooming
Throughout each of the Three tactical priorities, the safety and survival of firefighters, ________ and loss control functions are continuously addressed.
customer service
Well sealed interiors of modern vehicles present the potential for _____. Use caution when opening doors or breaking windows.
backdraft
When spotting the apparatus at a trench cave-in, the first-in company should spot the apparatus at least _____ feet away from the location of the trench failure.
50
Do not drive all fire apparatus directly to the fire. Latter 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 should generally be positioned at least ____ feet away from involved buildings, even with nothing showing
30
when emergency vehicles must travel in center or oncoming traffic lanes, the maximum permissible speed shall be_____ MPH
20
where engine or ladder companies are backed, ______ will dismount the apparatus and act as spotter(s)
all crew members except the driver
when spotting the apparatus at a violent incident in a residence, spot the vehicle approximately ______ feet before or past the residence.
100
