Volume II Flashcards
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
Who is responsible for the completion of Tactical Objectives?
the Incident Commander
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
What are the Tactical Objectives?
Rescue
Fire Control
Property Conservation
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
The _______ _______ ________ is used to facilitate the completion of the Tactical Objectives
Incident Command System
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
The _______ of ________ define standard activities that are performed by the Incident Commander to achieve the Tactical Objectives
Functions, Command
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
The first ___ functions must be addressed immediately from the initial assumption of Command
6
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
The first fire department member or unit to arrive at the scene of a _______ unit response shall assume command of the incident.
multiple
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
One or two company responses that are not going to escalate beyond the commitment of these companies do not require the first arriving unit or officer to assume Command. True or False?
True
ommand Procedures M.P. 201.01
The radio designation “COMMAND” will be used along with the _______ or _______ of the incident.
occupancy, address
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
No crew will remain in a hazardous area without what?
radio communications
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
What is another term for Command Team?
Incident Advisory Team
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
Who is a part of the Command Team?
Senior Advisor, IC, Support Officer
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
Assumption of Command is discretionary for whom?
Assistant Chiefs and the Fire Chief
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
When an incident is so large or of such duration that State or Federal resources are called to assist, who may be assigned to manage these resources?
an Incident Management Team (IMT)
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
When a Chief Officer arrives at the scene at the same time as the initial arriving Company, who should assume command?
The Chief Officer
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
By radio is the preferred method to transfer Command. True or False?
False-Face to face is the preferred method
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
When an incident becomes so large that an Incident Management Team (IMT) is requested, Command will not transfer to the IMT (Type I,III) unless a formal written Delegation of Authority has been signed by who?
the JHA and the IMT
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
The arrival of a ranking Officer on the incident scene does not mean that Command has been automatically transferred to that Officer. True or False?
True
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
Command should consider adding a command officer to any sector with _____ or more operating companies
three
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
Command Officers should stage over the radio. Staff Personnel should do what?
report directly to the Command Post to notify the Incident Commander of their availability to assume incident duties.
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
When there are no working incidents, who has the responsibility of initiating the ICS?
the Alarm Headquarters and its Supervisor
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
One of the Roles of the ______ ______ is to assign logistics responsibilities
Support Officer
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
Who is usually the highest ranking member of the Command Team?
the Senior Advisor
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
Some roles and responsibilities of the _____ ______ include initiating Section and Branch functions as required, and providing a liaison with other city agencies and officials, outside agencies, property owners and/or tenants.
Senior Advisor
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
The Strategic and Tactical levels are in place to support the _____ level.
Task
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
The accumulated achievements of Task level activities accomplish _______ _______.
Tactical Objectives
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
What are the Tactical Objectives on fires?
Rescue
Fire Control
Property Conservation
Customer Stabilization
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
This is a standard system of dividing incident scene command into smaller units or pieces.
Sectoring
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
Whenever there are three or more companies operating in a sector, the IC should assign a ______ _____ and _____ to that sector.
Battalion Chief, FIT
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
The maximum number of Sectors that an IC can effectively manage is called the ______ __ _____.
Span of Control
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
The span of control is usually ____ sectors and should never exceed ____ sectors.
5, 7
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
Sectors may be assigned by their ______ _____ or ______.
geographic location, function
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
Divisions are assigned by their ______ ______.
geographic location
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
Groups are assigned by their _______.
function
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
When the number of Sectors exceeds the span of control that the Incident Commander can effectively manage, the Incident Organization should be divided into ________.
Branches
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
During offensive fires, ___ companies represents a reasonable maximum span of control for a Sector Officer. During defensive fires, ___ companies represents a reasonable maximum span of control.
5, 7
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
Command will assign a Command Officer to assume Sector responsibilities ___ _____ ____ _____.
as soon as possible
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
The ______ ______ must be in a position to directly supervise and monitor operations.
Sector Officer
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
When a command officer is assigned Sector responsibilities the FIT/ISO becomes the Sector _____ ______.
Safety Officer
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
The Branch level of the organization is designed to provide ________ between the Sectors and Command
Coordination
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
Adding Branches to the incident organization _______ the communication load on the IC
decreases
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01 Strategic Level-Incident Commander \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Level-Branch Officers Tactical Level-Sector Officers Task Level-Companies
Coordination
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
The intent of the ______ level of the Command structure is to split an incident into manageable components and reduce the span of control.
Branch
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
Branch Officers manage and direct activities of _____ _______.
Sector Officers
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
Branch Officer positions should be assigned to _______ ________.
Chief Officers
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
Branch Officers operate in _______ positions.
forward
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
Command must assign Officers in the Command post to monitor each _______ radio channel.
Branch
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
The Fire Department’s involvement and needs at the incident scene can be divided into four sections. they are:
Logistics section
Planning section
Operations section
Administrative section
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
This section is the support mechanism for the organization. It provides services and support systems to all the organizational components involved in the incident.
Logistics
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
This section is responsible for gathering, assimilating, analyzing, and processing information needed for effective decision-making. Information management is a full-time task at large and complex incidents.
Planning
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
This section is responsible for the tactical priorities, accountability, safety, and welfare of the personnel working.
Operations
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
This section evaluates and manages the risk and financial requirements for the Fire Department’s involvement in the incident.
Administration
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
This section is responsible for obtaining any and all needed incident documentation for potential cost recovery efforts, or litigation, including criminal charges.
Adminstration
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
Once the Operations Officer is in place and functioning, who’s focus should be on the strategic issues, overall strategic planning and other components of the incident?
the Incident Commander
Command Procedures M.P. 201.01
In order to maintain continuity and overall effectiveness, the Incident Commander and Operations Officer should normally be where together?
the Command Post
In Transit, On deck, Company Recycle M.P. 201.01A
This is the time it takes for a company to reach their assignment area after receiving an order.
In Transit
In Transit, On Deck, Company Recycle M.P. 201.01A
In Transit often varies due to:
1. ________ between staging and the incident
2. _____ of the incident perimeter
3. Amount of _______ the company needs to assemble
distance, size, equipment
In Transit, On Deck, Company Recycle M.P. 201.01A
This is defined as a forward staging position located just outside the immediate hazard zone, safely distanced from the entrance of a tactical position/Sector
On Deck
In Transit, On Deck, Company Recycle M.P. 201.01A
When an on deck crew is used as a relief crew, the Company Officer should do a face to face and transfer information with the officer exiting the structure. The information transferred should include:
- interior conditions
- routing instructions to the work area
- interior obstructions
- additional tools/resources required
- sector objectives
In Transit, On Deck, Company Recycle M.P. 201.01A
This is defined as a timely and efficient means of air replacement and rehydration of companies while maintaining their sector assignment
Recycling
Mayday Readiness and Response M.P. 201.01B
This is defined as any situation where a firefighter is unable to safely exit the hazard zone or an event that cannot be resolved by that individual with 30 seconds.
Mayday
Mayday Readiness and Response M.P. 201.01B
______ identification of a Mayday is critical
Early
Mayday Readiness and Response M.P. 201.01B
The NFPA ______ Standard defines mayday readiness as the ability to “don, doff and manipulate the SCBA in zero visibility while wearing firefighting gloves.”
1500
Mayday Readiness and Response M.P. 201.01B
In order to establish effective Mayday readiness, it is necessary to recognize that Mayday readiness has two components. These components are:
Prevention and Response
Mayday Readiness and Response M.P. 201.01B
What does B.O.A. stand for?
Breath, Organize, Act
Mayday Readiness and Response M.P. 201.01B
GRAB LIVES
Gauge Radio Activate (pass) Breathing (control) Low Illuminate Volume Exit Shield Airway
Mayday Readiness and Response M.P. 201.01B
It is not acceptable to create ______ Mayday situations when resolving an existing Mayday.
further
Mayday Readiness and Response M.P. 201.01B
Who has the ultimate responsibility for actively and continually providing for the prevention and response to a Mayday situation?
the Incident Command Team
Mayday Readiness and Response M.P. 201.01B
What is the tactical benchmark for the end point of a Mayday?
“Mayday resolved”
Mayday Readiness and Response M.P. 201.01B
Mayday is not just a fireground term, it can be used in any _______ _____.
hazard zone
Mayday Readiness and Response M.P. 201.01B
Upon the initiation of a Mayday, the incident is upgraded using the Mayday nature code.
1. If 3-1 incident, then balanced to:
2. If 1st Alarm incident, then balanced to:
Continues to 9 Alarms
- 1st Alarm Mayday
2. 2nd Alarm Mayday
Mayday Readiness and Response M.P. 201.01B
The only way to guarantee a successful outcome of a Mayday situation is to _______ ____!
PREVENT IT
Accountability M.P. 201.03
The hot zone will be defined as any area that requires the use of an _____.
SCBA
Accountability M.P. 201.03
Command will consider ____ ______ when making tactical assignments including rotation of crews.
air supply
Accountability M.P. 201.03
Who must be in his/her assigned area to maintain close supervision of assigned crews?
Sector Officers, Division/Group Supervisors
Accountability M.P. 201.03
Who must ensure that all crewmembers have proper helmet company ID and nametags on scba facepiece and helmet?
Company Officers
Accountability M.P. 201.03
What is the Engineer’s responsibility?
they are the Accountability Officer who tracks crews and crewmembers who take handlines from his/her apparatus.
Accountability M.P. 201.03
A minimum crew size will be considered ___ or more members.
two
Accountability M.P. 201.03
Accountability equipment for each piece of apparatus and shift consists of what?
a Passport with a pouch, small company ID tag, helmet ID stickers, and hose ID tag.
Accountability M.P. 201.03
What is the size of the passports?
approximately 3 by 4 inches
Accountability M.P. 201.03
What is the small company ID tag, kept in a pocket on the back of the passport pouch, used for?
it is used to replace the passport at the pump panel in the event that accountability is tracked closer to the building by a sector/division/gro
Accountability M.P. 201.03
Extra individual nametags should be kept where?
on the underside of the firefighter’s helmet
Accountability M.P. 201.03
Who is responsible for ensuring that the passport and MCT roster reflects only the members presently assigned to the company?
the Company Officer
Accountability M.P. 201.03
Passports shall reflect only those crewmembers about to enter the ____ _____.
hot zone
Accountability M.P. 201.03
The use of the accountability system will commence when?
as the first unit arrives on the scene
Accountability M.P. 201.03
Who and where will each crew deliver their passports to?
to the engineer of the engine where they deployed handline(s).
Accountability M.P. 201.03
The Engineer becomes the _______ _____ for those crews that took hoselines from his/her apparatus.
accountability officer
Accountability M.P. 201.03
Ladder crews will leave their passports where?
on the apparatus dash when going to the roof to perform ventilation. When going to the interior of the structure, each ladder crew will deliver their passport to the engine closest to their point of entry.
Accountability M.P. 201.03
Upon exit, who must retrieve their passport?
the Company Officer
Accountability M.P. 201.03
Each back up Accountability Kit is kept in a blue nylon bag that contains the following equipment
- three blank hoseline ID tags-to mark company ID with grease pencil
- one passport pouch
- one blank passport-to mark crew member ID’s with grease pencil
- one black passport with Velcro-to attach crew member nametags from underside of helmet
- one grease pencil
Accountability M.P. 201.03
As Battalion Chiefs are assigned to manage sectors/divisions/groups, who will assume safety sector/division/group responsibilities, which includes accountability?
the FIT
Accountability M.P. 201.03
Passport accountability will be maintained throughout the entire incident. Accountability can be terminated following a report of what?
“fire under control”
Accountability M.P. 201.03
Reports of PAR’s should be conducted how within the sector/division/group or company whenever possible?
face to face
Accountability M.P. 201.03
A PAR will be required every ___ minutes of elapsed time
30
Accountability M.P. 201.03
All crews reporting to the building will deliver their passports to the building ______.
lobby
Accountability M.P. 201.03
The hoseline ID tag will be taken by each crew to mark their hoseline in the ______ at the _____.
stairwell, standpipe
2 in/ 2 out M.P. 201.04
OSHA states that “once firefighters begin the interior attack on an interior structure fire, the atmosphere is assumed to be _____ and paragraph ___ ____ ____ (two in/ two out) applies.”
IDLH, 29 CFR 1910.134 (g)(4)
2 in/ 2 out M.P. 201.04
The 2 in/ 2 out procedure will be established when?
anytime firefighters are on air inside a structure and no other units have arrived on scene.
2 in/ 2 out M.P. 201.04
What are the standard exceptions to the 2 in/ 2 out requirement at structure fires?
- when there is reported or suspected life hazard where immediate action could prevent the loss of life.
- when the fire is in an incipient stage (fire which can be controlled or extinguished by portable fire extinguishers, class II standpipe or small hose systems without the need for protective clothing or breathing apparatus).
2 in/ 2 out M.P. 201.04
The standards state that the second member of the 2 in/ 2 out team may be engaged in other activities within the hazard zone such as?
Engineers operating the pumper
Lobby Sector M.P. 201.05C
This Sector is used to control access to a building or area during fires, hazardous materials incidents, rescue operations or any other situation where it is necessary to control and maintain accountability for the entry and exit of personnel.
Lobby
Lobby Sector M.P. 201.05C
Who should entry be limited to by Lobby Sector?
authorized personnel with appropriate PPE
Lobby Sector M.P. 201.05C
In the case of a technical operation, hazardous material incident, trench rescue or confined space, the perimeter shall be defined by what?
HAZARD ZONE tape with an entrance/exit point identified
Lobby Sector M.P. 201.05C
When beginning operations at these incidents, at least ___ firefighter(s) from the initial arriving companies should be left to establish a lobby sector.
one
Lobby Sector M.P. 201.05C
Civilian personnel entering the building area shall be accompanied by whom?
a firefighter with a portable radio
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
How many immediate patients are Med-Evac helicopters capable of carrying?
one
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
How many patients are DPS helicopters capable of carrying?
one
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
Helicopter medical transportation should be considered for what types of patients?
- Immediate trauma patients requiring urgent surgery
- Patients requiring specialized treatment (OB, peds, burns, neurological)
- Any other patient Medical Control deems necessary
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
Most news station helicopters have the capability to communicate on fire channels. True or False?
True
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
During major incidents, Command may request to have the surrounding airspace restricted to avoid interference with emergency operations. The request must be made to whom?
the FAA Flight Service Station
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
Who has the ability to put two Bambi Buckets in service and are available to respond to brush fires to provide aerial water drop capability?
The Phoenix Police Air Unit
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
Who has the ability to put one Bambi Bucket in service?
The Mesa Police Department
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
The Phoenix Fire Department currently has _____ buoy wall tanks. Mesa Fire Department has ____ buoy wall (tank). The buoy wall tanks will hold either _____ or _____ gallons of water.
4, 1, 3000, 4000
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
How much water can the Bambi Buckets hold?
from 67 to 96 gallons
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
Who will assist the water tender driver with the set up and filling of the buoy wall tank?
The engine company assigned to the landing zone sector
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
Apparatus must be kept at least ____ feet to the side of the flight path of helicopters dipping tank.
150
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
With Contract Helicopter Services, how many gallons of water can they drop on each pass?
approximately 120
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
One or more helicopters may be requested for the operation. Average flying time per fuel load is how long?
1 1/2 to 2 hours
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
An engine company shall be assigned to control the landing zone. A supply line shall be laid from a hydrant and ____ 2 1/2 inch lines shall be extended. Line(s) are to refill belly tanks, wet down area, and to provide fire protection.
two
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
All refilling is done from the _____ side of the aircraft.
right
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
Crews will approach and withdraw along the same path, to the front of the aircraft within ___ degrees.
45
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
Any “special use” of helicopters during rescue operations will require proper ______ _______ to be completed.
load calculations
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
The load calculation form will be retained by whom, and submitted with the TRT rescue report?
Technical Rescue Sector Officer
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
Who has no direct communications capability with fire department ground units? Landing instructions must be given by hand signals.
National Guard helicopters
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
What is the designation for a helicopter operating under the direction of the Phoenix Fire Department?
Firebird
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
What is the designation of the Mesa Police Department helicopter?
Falcon
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
What is the designation of the DPS helicopter? Who staffs it?
Ranger 41, 1 DPS officer/pilot, 1 DPS officer/paramedic, and 1 Phoenix Fire Paramedic
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
Should anything become unsafe during the approach of any helicopter during landing operations, what should the pilot be instructed to do?
GO AROUND three times
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
The landing zone must be relatively flat and free of obstructions for an area of at least ____ by ____ for each helicopter
100’, 100’
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
All spectators, vehicle traffic (including emergency vehicles) and animals must be kept a minimum of ____ away from the landing zone.
200’
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
In the center of the landing zone, a ___ by ___ “touch down” area shall be identified with appropriate visual markers.
60’, 60’
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
The individual communicating with the pilot shall stand at the front ______ corner (as seen by the pilot) of the touch down area.
right
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
For heavily loaded helicopters (i.e., water drop), the clear path should extend at least _____ yards in each direction.
100
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
The landing zone should be located at least ____ yards from other activity areas.
100
Air Operations M.P. 201.07
While the helicopter is on the ground, whether running or not, a “tail guard” shall be stationed ___ to ___ feet from the tail rotor to keep the area secured. At no time shall personnel pass behind the body of the helicopter and the tail rotor.
50, 100
Air Operation M.P. 201.07
Stage patients waiting to be loaded at least ____ feet away.
150
Standard Company Functions M.P. 201.01
In the absence (or delay) of Ladder company response, Command should assign ladder functions to a Heavy Rescue or an Engine company. True or False?
True
Fireground Factors M.P. 202.02
The establishment of the Critical Fireground Factors for any incident is done through the standard process of what?
size-up
Fireground Factors M.P. 202.02
This is defined as “an appraisal of the magnitude or dimensions of an event or incident.”
size-up
Fireground Factors M.P. 202.02
The critical fireground factors are meant to be used to assist the Incident Commander with simplifying complex information into ___ distinct categories.
7
Fireground Factors M.P. 202.02
It is acceptable to begin operations before adequately performing size-up and considering the critical fireground factors. True or False?
False. It is unacceptable.
Fireground Factors M.P. 202.02
Action feels good in fireground situations while it can be perceived that thinking ______ action.
delays
Fireground Factors M.P. 202.02
Efforts must continue throughout the operation to ______ the information on which those decisions are based. Command will ______ operate with complete information during initial operations
improve, seldom
Fireground Factors M.P. 202.02
During an incident, fireground factor information is gathered utilizing one or more of the following overlapping forms of size-up:
Visual, Reconnaissance, Preplanning and Familiarity
Fireground Factors M.P. 202.02
Fireground Factors which are obvious to visual observation and those absorbed subconsciously.
Visual
Fireground Factors M.P. 202.02
Fireground information that is not visually available to Command from a position on the outside of a tactical situation and must be gained by actually sending someone to check-out, go-see, look-up, research, advise, call, go-find, etc.
Reconnaissance
Fireground Factors M.P. 202.02
Intelligence that is gained from formal pre-fire planning, general informal familiarization activities and from CAD through the MDT.
Preplanning and Familiarity
Fireground Factors M.P. 202.02
The following are fireground factors which should be evaluated by Command as they pertain to each tactical situation:
Building Arrangement Resources Fire Occupancy Other Factors/Conditions Life Hazard
Tactical Objectives M.P. 202.02A
These objectives though separate are interrelated activities which must be dealt with concurrently. They are:
- Rescue
- Fire Control
- Property Conservation
Tactical Objectives M.P. 202.02A
The activities required to protect occupants, remove those who are threatened and to treat the injured.
Rescue
Tactical Objectives M.P. 202.02A
The activities required to stop the forward progress of the fire and to bring the fire under control.
Fire Control
Tactical Objectives M.P. 202.02A
The activities required to stop or reduce primary or secondary damage to property.
Property Conservation
Tactical Objectives M.P. 202.02A
What is the announce benchmark of the Tactical Objective of Rescue/primary search?
All clear
Tactical Objectives M.P. 202.02A
What is the announce benchmark of the Tactical Objective of Fire Control?
Under control
Tactical Objectives M.P. 202.02A
What is the announce benchmark of the Tactical Objective of Property Conservation?
Loss stopped
Tactical Objectives M.P. 202.02A
Within the Command framework lies an on-going responsibility that is not completed with benchmarks. This is often referred to as the _______ ___ ______.
Umbrella of Service
Tactical Objectives M.P. 202.02A
The Umbrella of Service is made up of three on-going considerations. They are
Firefighter Safety, Customer Service, Loss Control
Fireground Strategy M.P. 202.02B
Structural fireground operations will fall in one of two strategies. What are they?
Offensive or Defensive
Fireground Strategy M.P. 202.02B
The Incident Command constantly reevaluates the fireground strategy, driven by what?
size-up and risk management
Fireground Strategy M.P. 202.02B
Initial attack efforts must be directed toward supporting what?
a primary search
Fireground Strategy M.P. 202.02B
Search, rescue, and fire attack are ________ operations.
simultaneous
Fireground Strategy M.P. 202.02B
Offensive fires should be fought _______.
aggressively
Fireground Strategy M.P. 202.02B
When possible reset or darken down the fire using what type of stream? Applied where? For how long?
straight, to the ceiling of the fire compartment, 15-30 seconds
Fireground Strategy M.P. 202.02B
Make every effort to enter the structure at the ____ _____ side of the flow path. You want the air to be at your _____ as you make entry
air intake, back
Fireground Strategy M.P. 202.02B
Command must establish an attack plan that overpowers the fire with ______ water application, either from offensive or defensive positions.
actual
Fireground Strategy M.P. 202.02B
Command must consider the ___ sides (or sectors) of the fire. What are they?
7, front, rear, side, side, top, bottom, and interior
Fireground Strategy M.P. 202.02B
Fires cannot be considered _____ ______ until all seven sides are addressed.
under control
Fireground Strategy M.P. 202.02B
What should be made in the fire area?
ventilation openings
Fireground Strategy M.P. 202.02B
Define a Marginal situation.
Defensive conditions with a known rescue
Fireground Strategy M.P. 202.02B
The Incident Commander determines the strategy, the ______ should not.
building
Fireground Strategy M.P. 202.02B
It is imperative that Command assign a Roof Sector as early as possible during ______ situations for rapid evaluation of roof conditions.
marginal
Fireground Strategy M.P. 202.02B
The elements of an effective defensive strategy always include what?
Identify what is lost
Write it off
Protect exposures
Fireground Strategy M.P. 202.02B
The announcement of a change to a defensive strategy will be made how?
as Emergency Traffic
Fireground Strategy M.P. 202.02B
What shall be obtained after any switch from offensive to defensive strategy?
A PAR (Personnel Accountability Report)
Fireground Strategy M.P. 202.02B
What is generally the most effective tactic to be employed in defensive operations?
Master streams
Fireground Strategy M.P. 202.02B
For tactical purposes, a standard master stream flow of at least _____ GPM should be the guideline.
750
Fireground Strategy M.P. 202.02B
When the exposure is severe, and water is limited, the most effective tactic is to do what?
put water on the exposure
Fireground Strategy M.P. 202.02B
_____ _____ ______ means the forward progress of the fire has been stopped and the remaining fire can be extinguished with the on-scene resources; it does not mean the fire is completely out.
“FIRE UNDER CONTROL”
Fireground Strategy M.P. 202.02B
If defensive operations are conducted from the onset of the incident, Command will notify Alarm of what?
that there will not be a primary search completed for the affected structure(s).
Rescue M.P. 202.02C
The Incident Commander must structure initial operations around the completion of what?
the primary search
Rescue M.P. 202.02C
A secondary search means that companies thoroughly search the interior of the fire area after what?
initial fire control and ventilation activities have been completed.
Rescue M.P. 202.02C
A secondary search should preferably be completed by whom?
different companies than those involved in the primary search activities. Thoroughness, rather than time, is the critical factor in a secondary search.
Rescue M.P. 202.02C
A secondary search should preferably be completed by whom?
different companies than those involved in the primary search activities. Thoroughness, rather than time, is the critical factor in a secondary search.
Rescue M.P. 202.02C
In working fire situations, a primary search must be followed by what?
a secondary search
Rescue M.P. 202.02C
Command must initially report fully involved conditions and that an “____ _____” will not be reported.
ALL CLEAR
Rescue M.P. 202.02C
Command and operating companies cannot depend upon reports from spectators to determine status of victims. True or False?
True
Rescue M.P. 202.02C
In some cases, occupants are safer in their rooms than moving through contaminated hallways and interior areas. Such movement may also ______ interior firefighting.
impede
Rescue M.P. 202.02C
The term “_____ & _____” should be used when structuring a primary search over the radio. What should be used only as a completion report?
Search, Rescue, “ALL CLEAR”
Fireground Safety M.P. 202.05
_______ of operating companies can severely affect the safety/survival of such companies
Positioning
Fireground Safety M.P. 202.05
When operating in the defensive strategy, operating positions should be as far from the involved area as possible while still remaining effective. True or False?
True
Fireground Safety M.P. 202.05
When operating in an offensive strategy, be ______ offensive.
aggressively
Fireground Safety M.P. 202.05
When laddering a roof, the ladder selected shall be one which will extend ___’ to ___’ above the roof line.
2, 3
Fireground Safety M.P. 202.05
If possible, when laddering buildings under fire conditions, place ladders where?
near building corners or fire walls as these areas are generally more stable in the event of structural failure.
Fireground Safety M.P. 202.05
This is defined as any area that requires an SCBA, charged hoseline, special protective clothing, or in which Firefighting Personnel are at risk of becoming lost, trapped, or injured by the environment or structure. Example: crews entering a structure reported to be on fire, confined space, etc.
The Hot Zone
Fireground Safety M.P. 202.05
This is defined as the area just outside the Hot Zone where the firefighters start their operations on the fireground. Example: Utility trucks, fire investigations, etc
The Warm Zone
Fireground Safety M.P. 202.05
This is defined as the area outside of the Warm Zone where no one is at risk because of the incident. Example: Rehab, Level I&II staging
The Cold Zone
Fireground Safety M.P. 202.05
When crew members exhibit signs of physical or mental fatigue, the entire crew should be reassigned where?
to a Rehabilitation Sector if possible
Fireground Safety M.P. 202.05
Individual crews shall not report to the Rehabilitation Sector unless assigned by their Sector Officer. True or False?
False; unless assigned by the Fireground Commander
Fireground Safety M.P. 202.05
A 100’ length of unprotected steel will expand __” when heated to 1100 degrees F.
9
Fireground Safety M.P. 202.05
If after __ to __ minutes of interior operations heavy fire conditions still exist, Command should initiate a careful evaluation of structural conditions, and should be fully prepared to withdraw interior crews and change to a defensive strategy.
10, 15
Fireground Safety M.P. 202.05
The ______ ______ announcement is designed to provide immediate notification for all fireground personnel.
emergency traffic
Fireground Safety M.P. 202.05
The use of what should be initiated only when the hazard appears to be imminent or has just occurred.
“Emergency Traffic”
Fireground Safety M.P. 202.05
Individual search activities should be conducted by how many members when possible?
two or more
Fireground Safety M.P. 202.05
The elevator shaft must be checked to insure that heat/fire have not damaged the hoist mechanism, etc. This can be done how?
by checking the space between the door frame and the elevator car and shining a light up the shaft. If smoke or fire are visible in the shaft, DO NOT USE THE ELEVATOR.
Fireground Safety M.P. 202.05
Before using the elevator, what should be identified?
the nearest enclosed stairway
Fireground Safety M.P. 202.05
You must verify that the floor you are going to is _______.
uninvolved
Fireground Safety M.P. 202.05
When operating around a high-rise building where the potential hazards of falling glass and debris exist, a fireground perimeter shall be established ____’ from the building and shall be observed by all Fire Personnel as a high hazard area.
200
Thermal Imaging Camera Deployment M.P. 202.05A
While operating in an ______ strategy, may enhance the visibility in a visibility diminished atmosphere, thus increasing firefighter safety and survival, as well as improving the survival potential of our customers.
offensive
Thermal Imaging Camera Deployment M.P. 202.05A
The TIC can also be deployed while operating in a ______ strategy. How?
Defensive, early identification of structural compromise, fire location in the structure, e.g. attic, and identification of severely threatened exposures would provide valuable information when determining the strategy.
Thermal Imaging Camera Deployment M.P. 202.05A
What is the primary use of the TIC for the Fire Department?
conducting search/rescue and crew accountability tasks
Thermal Imaging Camera Deployment M.P. 202.05A
TIC deployment into the operation should not propagate a sense of _______.
security
SCBA M.P. 202.05B
When shall each member check the condition of their SCBA?
At the beginning of each shift, after each use, an at any other time it may be necessary to render the equipment in a ready state of condition.
SCBA M.P. 202.05B
Who shall assign a specific SCBA to each crew member?
Company Officers
SCBA M.P. 202.05B
Replacement SCBA’s shall be obtained from whom?
Resource Management or from the on-duty engineer after normal working hours.
SCBA M.P. 202.05B
In routine fire situations, the decision to remove the SCBA shall be made by the member. True or False?
False; the decision will be made by the company officer(s)
SCBA M.P. 202.05B
If there is any doubt about respiratory safety, SCBA use shall be maintained until the atmosphere is established to be safe by testing. Who shall be responsible for this determination?
Safety Sector personnel
SCBA M.P. 202.05B
An evaluation of all members of the Operations Division in the use of SCBA shall be conducted how often?
both quarterly and annually
Air Management M.P. 202.05C
The practice of working in the hazard zone until the low air alarm sounds and then leaving is an extremely dangerous situation. True or False?
True
Air Management M.P. 202.05C
Training exercises concluded that when the low air alarm is activated, the firefighter can travel less than ____ feet in good conditions until the air supply is exhausted.
150
Air Management M.P. 202.05C
Who is responsible for managing air in order to leave the hazard zone before the low air alarm activates?
the individual firefighter
Air Management M.P. 202.05C
The last ___% of the air supply in an SCBA is the emergency reserve.
33
Air Management M.P. 202.05C
The initial ___% of air supply is the working and exiting air supply. This includes gaining access, working toward the tactical objectives and leaving the hazard zone.
66
Air Management M.P. 202.05C
Operating in an _______ strategy is the most dangerous position for firefighters.
offensive
Air Management M.P. 202.05C
The ability of firefighters to exit the hazard zone with a reserve of ___% air is a requirement.
33
Air Management M.P. 202.05C
The policy of air management for the Regional Operations Consistency Committee (ROCC) is; it is unacceptable to leave the hazard zone with low air alarms activated during ______ operations.
normal
Air Management M.P. 202.05C
Typically, who will monitor the work/rest cycles of operating companies within the sector while the Battalion Chief manages the completion of the tactical objectives?
the FIT/ISO
Air Management M.P. 202.05C
The policy is to _____ the hazard zone prior to the SCBA low air alarm sounding.
leave
Air Management M.P. 202.05C
Firefighters are expected to know the air level of their SCBA prior to entering the hazard zone, during firefighting activities and upon leaving the hazard zone. This standard has been known as a what?
“round trip ticket”
Air Management M.P. 202.05C
Data obtained from training exercises after the Southwest Supermarket fire indicates that it takes ___ rescuers to remove one firefighter in a “MAYDAY” situation. The data also demonstrated that one out of every ____ rescuers will end up having a “MAYDAY” situation and require assistance exiting the hazard zone.
12, five
Air Management M.P. 202.05C
One requirement for a firefighter to be “MAYDAY” ready is that they are able to effectively don, doff and manipulate the PASS device and the emergency bypass on their SCBA valve with gloved hands. This is the standard established in NFPA _____.
1500
Air Management M.P. 202.05C
The maximum distance a fire crew will enter any building is ____ feet without additional support mechanisms put in place by command.
150
Roof Sector M.P. 202.06
Roof Sector crews must enter the roof from an established safe area and should have what in place?
a secondary means to escape the roof, or to a safe refuge on an unexposed and structurally sound roof surface.
Roof Sector M.P. 202.06
No firefighter shall operate on or under a ______ roof if there is any evidence that the fire has penetrated the attic, involves the trusses or the structure in any way.
bowstring
Roof Sector M.P. 202.06
Buildings with metal roofs have the potential to limit roof operations in what way?
if the pitch of the roof as determined by the Ladder Company Officer assigned to ventilation is too steep to safely operate on.
Roof Sector M.P. 202.06
No firefighter shall operate on the roof of a residential structure fire covered with concrete roof tiles. True or False?
True
Roof Sector M.P. 202.06
Extreme caution must be used when operating on ______ tile roofs.
commercial
Roof Sector M.P. 202.06
Vent holes should not be made larger. True or False.
True
Roof Sector M.P. 202.06
Once a standard size ventilation hole is cut and cleared, the crews must do what?
move away from that area
Rehabilitation Sector M.P. 202.08
Who is responsible for the accountability of crews assigned to Rehab Sector?
the Rehab Sector Officer
Rehabilitation Sector M.P. 202.08
A Rehab Team consists of what possible units?
- Rehab Truck
- Utility Truck
- Rescue
- ALS Company
- Designated Sector Officer
- C959, as needed
- Health Center Officer, as needed
Rehabilitation Sector M.P. 202.08
A Rehab truck will be dispatched on all _____ _____ and greater incidents, or when heat stress advisory is in effect.
First Alarm
Rehabilitation Sector M.P. 202.08
The Rehab Sector area boundaries will be defined and will have only one entry point. It will be divided into the following four functions:
Assessment
Hydration and Replenishment
Medical Treatment and Transport
Documentation
Rehabilitation Sector M.P. 202.08
Rehab Sector is responsible for the continuation of Accountability and will assign a member to collect passports from crews and do what?
take a pulse rate on all crew members
Rehabilitation Sector M.P. 202.08
Any member who has a pulse rate greater than ____ will be recorded and tracked though the rehab sector.
The member will be re-evaluated for pulse rate after ___ minutes.
120, 20
Rehabilitation Sector M.P. 202.08 To be reassigned, members must have: hr-? sys BP-? dia BP-? rr-? o2 sat-? no abnormal neuro findings, no complaints
below 100, 160, 100, 12-20, 92%+
Rehabilitation Sector M.P. 202.08
Any member requiring further evaluation beyond 20 minutes will be what?
documented on an EMS patient care report. ALS evaluation and treatment per standard medical protocol.
Rehabilitation Sector M.P. 202.08
Where EMS care is provided, an EMS PCR shall be generated and a copy placed where?
in the member’s employee health record
Rehabilitation Sector M.P. 202.08
All personnel leaving Rehab will do what from the Rehab Sector Officer?
retrieve passports
Attack Teams M.P. 202.10
An attack team is made up of companies that are assigned on the fireground in _____ to work toward a specific objective within a specific area
groups
Attack Teams M.P. 202.10
A standard Attack Team consist of what?
two engine companies plus a ladder company
Salvage M.P. 202.12A
This fireground activity is required to stop direct and indirect fire damage in addition to those required to minimize the effects of fireground operations. This includes losses from water, smoke, and firefighting efforts.
Salvage
Salvage M.P. 202.12A
Salvage operations must be aimed at aggressively controlling loss by the most expedient means. Salvage objectives are:
Stop or reduce the source of damage
Protect or remove contents
Salvage M.P. 202.12A
When removal is not practical, what should be done?
contents should be grouped in the center of rooms, raised off of the floor and covered to provide maximum practical protection.
Salvage M.P. 202.12A
Salvage efforts should begin where?
in areas most severely threatened by damage. In most cases that will be areas directly adjacent to or below the fire area.
