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202.12B DEFENSIVE FIRES

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What is the main reason overhaul activities are not conducted in structures declared Defensive Fires?

Lack of available equipment for overhaul

Presence of hazardous materials

Firefighter safety due to structural compromise (correct)

Time constraints in fire operations

What is the role of the Incident Commander (IC) during defensive fire operations?

To lead the firefighting efforts from the front line

To manage the rotation of crews through Dispatch & Deployment (correct)

To ensure that no water is used in overhaul activities

To coordinate communication with external agencies

During defensive fire operations, how do crews handle hidden fire or hot spots?

By waiting for structural assessments to be completed

By continuing to apply water from exterior positions (correct)

By conducting thorough interior searches

By applying water exclusively from elevated positions

Which of the following statements is true regarding overhaul activities in defensive fire scenarios?

<p>Overhaul activities will not be conducted on structures declared Defensive Fires</p> Signup and view all the answers

What primary directive guides the response to defensive fires concerning hidden fires?

<p>Continuous application of water until the fire is extinguished</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Defensive Fires Overview

Structures declared as Defensive Fires are deemed unsafe for standard overhaul activities.
Firefighter safety is the primary reason for suspending overhaul in structurally compromised buildings.
Overhaul activities involve checking for hidden fires and hot spots typically performed inside the structure.

Response Procedures

Fire crews will focus on applying water to extinguish hidden fire pockets from external positions.
Continuous water application is essential until full fire extinguishment is confirmed.
Incident Command (IC) will manage the rotation of firefighting crews utilizing Dispatch & Deployment to ensure safety and efficiency during operations.

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Description

This quiz explores the protocols surrounding defensive fires in firefighting. It covers the safety measures and strategies employed when dealing with structurally compromised buildings. Participants will learn about the roles and responsibilities of crews during these operations.