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What is the purpose of an Accountability Board in incident management?

To indicate the arrival status of vehicles

To provide medical assistance to victims

To hold passports and track companies within the command's span of control (correct)

To determine the level of hazard in the incident area

Which of the following best describes the term 'All Clear'?

A signal that all fire lines are operational

A status report on unit availability

Indicates no victims have been found after a search (correct)

A warning about potential hazards at the site

What does the acronym BNICE represent in emergency management?

Biological, Nuclear, Incendiary, Chemical, or Explosive (correct)

Biological, Natural, Incendiary, Catastrophic, Environmental

Biological, Nuclear, Invasive, Chemical, Emergency

Biological, Nuclear, Incendiary, Contamination, Emergency

What is the primary function of a Brush Truck?

To provide a water supply and traverse rough terrain for ground cover fires Signup and view all the answers

In a high-rise incident, where should the Base be located?

Away from buildings to ensure safety from hazards Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of company unity in a fire company?

To ensure personnel accountability and safety of all members. Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered a company officer in the context of the Miramar Fire Rescue?

Any recognized lieutenant or captain, whether promoted or acting. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Emergency Breathing Support System (EBSS)?

A Buddy Breathing hose stored for emergency breathing support. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Extrication Group Leader?

To coordinate personnel and resources for victim extrication. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Emergency Traffic' refer to?

Channel clearing for critical firefighter emergency messages. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly defines IDLH?

Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a division in the context of a fire operation?

Firefighters from multiple companies directed by a division supervisor. Signup and view all the answers

Which elevator type is typically located on the top floor?

Cable type equipment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Incident Commander (IC)?

To manage all incident operations Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Hot Zone' refer to?

The area surrounding an incident posing risks to personnel Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Clutch Mechanism in elevators?

To lock the outer doors when the elevator is not present on that floor. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Initial Rapid Intervention Crew (IRIC)?

To remain outside the hazard area and maintain situational awareness Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Incident Safety Officer (ISO)?

To monitor and assess safety hazards at an incident Signup and view all the answers

What does the directive 'Hold the Line' signify?

To maintain the current supply line without charging it Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the Incident Command System (ICS)?

A framework for managing resources and operations during an incident Signup and view all the answers

In which situation is the IRIC deployed?

During the initial stages of an incident Signup and view all the answers

What is the optimal number of personnel reporting to a supervisor according to the Span of Control principle?

Five Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following components is NOT included in the 13-point size-up?

Personnel management Signup and view all the answers

What is the designated area to prepare firefighters and equipment ready for deployment called?

Staging Signup and view all the answers

In high-rise fire situations, where is Level 1 Staging typically located?

At scene, hydrant, etc. Signup and view all the answers

Which incident involves a victim who has sustained multiple stings?

Stinging Incident Signup and view all the answers

What type of unit is capable of providing minor fire suppression tasks?

Squad Signup and view all the answers

What is TRUE about swarming bees?

Swarming generally occurs in the spring and summer. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Talk Permit Tone in portable radios?

To verify the system is accepting transmissions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Outer Circle Survey during a motor vehicle crash?

To determine hazardous conditions outside the vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when a unit is labeled as Out-of-Service?

The unit is not capable of responding due to mechanical failure or training. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Passport Accountability System (PAS)?

To account for companies and individual team members during incidents. Signup and view all the answers

Which description matches Primary Search?

An initial, rapid, thorough search for victims. Signup and view all the answers

What type of damage does Primary Fire Damage refer to?

Damage resulting from the products of combustion. Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary passport characterized by?

It is identifiable by its pre-printed company identification numbers. Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is associated with Property Conservation?

Preventing or minimizing loss to buildings from fire. Signup and view all the answers

What does a PAR Tag identify?

An individual firefighter and their company. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Unified Command' refer to in the context of incident management?

A collaborative effort allowing multiple agencies to establish common objectives. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes a 'Working Fire'?

A situation that will require commitment from all responding units. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a Task Force in emergency response?

To provide a combination of resources for a specific assignment. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Under Control' indicate during a fire incident?

Significant progress has been made in extinguishing the fire. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of hazardous materials incidents, what is the 'Warm Zone'?

An area with no immediate hazards, for staging equipment. Signup and view all the answers

What is V.E.S. an acronym for in fire rescue operations?

Vent, Enter, Search. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a 'Weapon of Mass Destruction' (WMD)?

Any device intended to harm large populations quickly and indiscriminately. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a 'Unit' in emergency services?

A single apparatus with assigned personnel for specific functions. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Glossary Terms

Accountability Board: A plastic board with Velcro strips used by incident commanders, supervisors, or division supervisors to hold passports and track companies under their control.
Africanized Honey Bees (AHB): A type of honeybee.
Agency Having Jurisdiction (AHJ): The agency with authority to regulate or control a specific area.
All Clear: Indicates a search is complete and no victims are located.
Arrival: Indicates a unit has arrived at a location.
Automatic Aid: A pre-determined response agreement between agencies.
Available: Indicates a unit is prepared to respond to an incident.
Backup Line: A staffed hose line that supports the primary attack line, which is the same or larger in size (diameter).
Base: A remote resource pool of units at a designated location, often used during high-rise incidents or large-scale incidents.
Battalion Chief (B/C): A chief officer in charge of a specific geographic area.
BNICE: An acronym referring to Biological, Nuclear, Incendiary, Chemical, or Explosive materials and threats to first responders.
Brush Truck: A unit capable of traversing rough terrain and equipped with its own water supply, well-suited for ground cover fires in wooded areas.
Captain: A promoted or acting officer above Lieutenant, overseeing a suppression company and their station.
Carelessness: Culpable, gross negligence, or reckless disregard for property or life, punishable as a crime.
Casualty Collection Point (CCP): A pre-defined location used to collect, triage, and provide initial medical care to patients during incidents.

Other Terms

Car-to-Car-CC Channel: A specialized communication channel.
Charge the Line: Communication between the fire department officer (DE) and the person at the hydrant or nozzle.
Chief Officer: Any recognized Miramar Fire Rescue chief officer, whether promoted or acting.
Clear Text: Use of common terminology to reduce confusion at incidents, especially where multiple agencies are involved.
Cold Zone: An area outside the warm zone with no immediate hazards, used for vehicle staging and treatment.
Collapse Zone: A minimum safe distance based on 1.5 times the height of structure.
Colony: A group of bees involved in nest-building, food collection, and brood rearing.
Command: The act of directing, ordering, and controlling resources based on explicit legal, agency, or delegated authority.
Company: A piece of equipment with a full complement of personnel.
Company Unity: Indicates that a fire company or unit should remain together.
Division: Several fire companies operating in a specific geographic area, under a division supervisor.
Driver Engineer-DE: This is a specific function.
EBSS: Emergency Breathing Support System, a 3-foot-long hose for breathing support.
Elevator: A building shaft with mechanisms for efficiently moving between floors.
Emergency Traffic: Clear designated channels for important radio traffic during emergencies.
Engine: A unit capable of fire suppression and providing Advanced Life Support.
Extrication Group Leader: Coordinates personnel and resources for extracting trapped victims in incidents.
FDOL: Federal Department of Labor.
FireComm: Fire communications officer.
Fire investigation: Determining the cause and origin of a fire.
Fire Knocked Down: Indicates extinguishment of the main fire body.
Fire Life Safety Inspector: Individuals assigned to ensure fire safety in a given area.
Fire Out: The fire is completely extinguished with no further damage occurring.
IRIC: Initial Rapid Intervention Crew.
Geographic Designation: A system for describing the orientation of buildings.
Group: A group of firefighters from different companies with a common task, not necessarily in a specific location.
Hazardous Device: A device potentially explosive, containing chemicals with harmful or explosive potential.
High Rise: A fire in a building higher than three floors.
High-Risk Occupancies: Schools, daycares, hospitals, etc., with a high vulnerability during a fire.
Hold the Line: A command to firefighters to not charge the water line.
Hot Zone: The surrounding area immediately near the incident to prevent dangers to personnel.
IDLH: Acronym for Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health. Refers to an operational environment.
Incident Commander (IC): The individual responsible for managing all incident operations.
Incident Command System (ICS): A system used to manage incident operations efficiently.
Initial Rapid Intervention Crew (IRIC): Two members who remain outside the initial hazard risk area.
Incident Safety Officer (ISO): Monitors safety hazards during incidents and reports to the Incident Commander.
Inner Circle Survey: An evaluation performed near vehicle collisions to determine patient numbers, hazards, and vehicle stability.
Ladder: A unit providing fire suppression at high levels, sometimes including forcible entry.
Lieutenant: A fire company officer, can be a captain, upgrade captain, lieutenant or upgrade lieutenant.
Landing Zone (LZ): A location where injured or casualty transport may occur during incidents involving large numbers of injured.
Level 1/2 Staging: Locations used during incidents for gathering resources prior to deployment.
Limited Access Highway: Roadway with restricted entrance and exit points.
Loss Stopped: The condition when fire damage is halted.
Mass Casualty Incident (MCI): Incident where the number of injuries exceeds the first responders' capabilities.
Mobile Command: An officer who combines investigation/action functions with command.
Mobile Data Terminal (MDT): A device used for data communication.
Move-Up: Indicates a unit is available to deploy to a different area.
Mutual Aid: Assistance given between agencies through agreement.
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): An established agency.
NIMS: National Incident Management System
Officer: Supervising fire officer, can be a captain, upgrade captain, lieutenant or upgrade lieutenant.
On Scene: Indicates a unit has arrived at the emergency scene.
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Outer Circle Survey: Evaluation of threats outside the immediate incident zone (utilities, fluids, etc.)
Out of Service: Indicates a unit is unable to respond.
PAR Tags: Firefighter name tags.
Parking Garages: Structures designated for parking multiple vehicles.
Passport: A tag used to track companies and individual firefighters.
Passport Accountability System (PAS): Tracking system for company and individual firefighters.
Personnel Accountability Reports (PAR): Reporting on firefighters assigned to incidents.
PIO: Public Information Officer
Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV): Property protection by removing burning products.
Primary Fire Damage: Damage to property from burning materials.
Primary Passport: A primary identification document for tracking during incidents.
Primary Search: Initial thorough search to locate victims.
Property Conservation: Protecting property from damage during incidents.
Quick Attack: Rapid discharge of tank water by the first responder units.
Rapid Intervention Crew/Team (RIC/RIT): A team of firefighters ready to perform rescue operations.
Rescue: A unit capable of Advanced Life Support and transporting patients during incidents.
RECEOVS: A method for priority during structure fires: Rescue, Exposure, Confinement, Extinguishment, Overhaul, and Ventilation.
Scene Time Notification: A constant updated and transmitted notification of the elapsed time since the start of an incident.
Secondary Fire Damage: Damage from rescue, firefighting, post-fire clean up efforts, and property conservation.
Secondary Search: A thorough search to ensure no victims were missed in the initial search.
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA): Personal breathing apparatus.
Size-Up: Evaluation of incident problems and conditions.
Span of Control: The number of personnel reporting directly to a supervisor.
Stinging Incident: Incident where the victim/s have multiple stings.
Squad: A unit providing limited fire suppression.
Staging: Locations for firefighters and equipment to be deployed.
Strike Team: A group of similar resources working together.
Swarm: A mechanism for honeybees to form a new colony.
Tactical Channel (TAC): A communications channel.
Talk Permit Tone: Tone used to ensure that a radio system is accepting transmissions.
Task Force: Combination of resources for specific tasks.
Terrorist Incident: Acts of violence aimed to intimidate or coerce entities.
Under Control: Indicates considerable progress in extinguishing a fire.
Unified Command: Collaboration between agencies for incident control.
Unit: A single apparatus or resource with personnel assigned.
Unit/Position: Identification for portable radio units.
V.E.S.: Vent-Enter-Search method to find and remove victims from a fire area.
Warm Zone: Non-hazardous area for staging medical and tools.
Weapon of Mass Destruction (WMD): Explosive, incendiary, poison gas, bomb, military ordinance materials, etc.
Working Fire: Indicates all responding units are required in tactical activities

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Test your knowledge on key concepts in emergency management with this engaging quiz. Questions cover essential terms and functions such as accountability boards, emergency communications, and equipment used in high-rise incidents. Perfect for students and professionals in the field!