Questions and Answers
What is the maximum time allowed to enroute to a fire incident?
Which task step involves conveying in-cab information to the crew?
What is required during the size-up phase upon arrival?
Which task step is NOT part of the 360 Assessment?
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What must the Captain do regarding incoming units?
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Which of the following is critical for ensuring an effective water supply?
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What is one of the outcomes of an effective incident action plan?
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Which task focuses on ensuring effective response force?
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What should be ensured before making entry into a fire scene?
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Which equipment is used to assess conditions during initial entry?
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What is the correct sequence for announcing benchmarks upon fire attack?
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What should be done to evaluate if the fire has been extinguished?
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Which action may be part of support functions during a fire response?
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What is a critical aspect of command presence at a fire scene?
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Study Notes
Captain Promotional Exam Tactical Scenario
- The objective is to effectively mitigate a fire in a structure as the Captain of an engine company.
Pre-Arrival and Turnout
- The Captain must turnout and enroute in 80 seconds or less, referencing PSF 15.
- Evaluate dispatch information and provide in-cab information and direction to the crew.
- Develop a conceptual incident action plan during pre-arrival.
Size-up and Initial Radio Report
- Identify the unit(s) responding, describe what is seen, and establish command upon arrival.
- Provide an action plan and let incoming units know what is needed.
- Ensure effective response force and appropriate communications.
Water Supply and 360 Assessment
- Ensure effective water supply, conduct a 360 assessment, and verbalize the assessment.
- Identify known or potential rescue, active and potential flow path of fire, location and extent of fire, and size, construction, and age of the structure.
- Determine structural stability, identify hazards, and announce the completion of the 360 assessment via radio.
Entry and Fire Attack
- Ensure appropriate flow capability, mask up, and cover.
- Make entry with the company officer and firefighter(s), announcing the benchmark via radio.
- Utilize a thermal imaging camera to assess conditions, cool the overhead, and coordinate fire attack with the truck company.
Management and Direction
- Effectively manage and direct the crew to mitigate the incident.
- Announce benchmarks "Water on Fire" and "Fire Under Control" via radio.
- Evaluate fire extinguishment, check for extension, and evaluate for potential occupants.
- Conduct horizontal ventilation if feasible and complete or assign support functions.
Command Presence and Transfer of Command
- Demonstrate command presence by conducting safe operations, wearing appropriate PPE, ensuring accountability, and initiating water supply.
- Manage subsequent arriving companies and complete an effective transfer of command.
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Description
As a Captain, direct actions to mitigate a fire incident in a structure, utilizing NFPA 1021 standards. Effectively deploy fire attack lines to achieve fire extinguishment and complete incident objectives.
