Warehouse Flashcards
What factors should the Company Officer of an aerial/quint consider regarding search and rescue operations involving warehouse structures?
a) Time of day
b) Type of construction and means of egress
c) Number of firefighters available
d) A & b
d) A & b
Search and Rescue - time of day, hazards created by products or equipment being used, manufactured or stored, type of construction, means of egress, and number of floors.
Why is ventilation usually a difficult task in warehouses?
a) Due to the lack of available ventilation equipment
b) Because these structures typically have concrete roofs, metal doors and security bars
c) Because aerial devices cannot reach the necessary height
d) None of the above
b) Ventilation to these types of structures is usually a difficult task due to design and type of construction (i.e., poured concrete roofs, overhead metal doors, security bars, etc.)
What is the first priority for the Incident Commander upon arrival at the scene?
a) Protecting exposures
b) Establishing a Command Post
c) Search and Rescue
d) Protecting fire lines I
c) Search and Rescue is the first priority. Establishing a command post will be his first action upon arrival at the scene.
How can the size and occupancy of large structures impact firefighting efforts?
- A) By providing multiple entry points for firefighters
- B) By increasing the risk of hazardous materials incidents
- C) By decreasing the likelihood of structural collapse
- D) By reducing the need for mutual aid
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Answer: B) By increasing the risk of hazardous materials incidents**
Why is it important to ventilate the roof above a fire in the attic of a large structure?
- A) To create a path for firefighters to enter
- B) To prevent water damage to the attic space
- C) possibility of numerous attic spaces and hidden loft areas
- D) To minimize smoke exposure to neighboring buildings
Answer: C) possibility of numerous attic spaces and hidden loft areas
Why is continuous wetting down of neighboring buildings necessary during large structure fires?
- A) To prevent structural collapse
- B) To minimize water damage to adjacent properties
- C) To create a protective barrier against fire spread
- D) To mitigate the effects of heat and smoke exposure
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Answer: D) To mitigate the effects of heat and smoke exposure**
What is the first action the Incident Commander should take upon arrival at the scene?
a) Protecting exposures
b) Establishing a Command Post
c) Search and Rescue
d) advice FCIO of arrival 
b) Establishing a Command Post
Operations at these types of incidents are usually large requiring numerous units and personnel, therefore the Incident Commander needs to establish a Command Post and set up an organized Incident Command System (ICS) from the onset.
