Emergency Response Size-Up and Initial Actions Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT one of the four incident management priorities used in incident action planning?

  • Life Safety
  • Resource Management
  • Property Preservation (correct)
  • Incident Stabilization
  • What is the first priority in incident action planning?

  • Property Preservation
  • Resource Management
  • Life Safety (correct)
  • Incident Stabilization
  • Who is ultimately responsible for the successful outcome of an incident?

  • Command Post
  • Team Leaders
  • Incident Commander (correct)
  • Division Supervisors
  • Which phase of size-up occurs before the day of an incident and provides responders with valuable knowledge upon arrival at the scene?

    <p>Pre-incident size-up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is automatically responsible for incident management upon arrival at the scene?

    <p>The first unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the initial size-up report?

    <p>To communicate relevant information to responding units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is on-going size-up important during an incident?

    <p>To continually monitor environmental conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a part of the initial size-up report that should be transmitted to responding units?

    <p>Secondary or post 360 walk around</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information should be included in Part One of the initial size-up report?

    <p>Unit arrival, conditions, operational mode, and other relevant information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an example of incident conditions that can be included in the initial size-up report for structure fires?

    <p>Vehicle over embankment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Command size-up conducted by the Incident Commander?

    <p>To evaluate incident conditions further</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what should be directed at the fire from an exterior position for an initial knock down?

    <p>A straight or solid stream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, when should the Incident Commander announce the Offensive change?

    <p>When the third company arrives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the definition of a known rescue?

    <p>When there is compelling evidence of a trapped and viable victim</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Incident Commander in an Unknown if Occupied situation?

    <p>To initiate a primary search</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what does the term 'From' designate in the context of firefighting operations?

    <p>The side from which the Incident Action Plan is being applied</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text state about the Operational Modes in firefighting operations?

    <p>They are used to establish the overall operating strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can the mode in firefighting operations be changed?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Transitional Mode' mean in firefighting operations?

    <p>Fire and/or superheated smoke under pressure are self-venting horizontally from the structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the Incident Action Plan (IAP) defines the incident management strategies, prioritization, and tactical considerations used to mitigate the incident problems?

    <p>Operational Mode - TRIPOD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of declaring the Operational Mode (TRIPOD) to responding units upon their arrival?

    <p>To inform units about the initial actions they should take</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a reactive tactician and a proactive strategist?

    <p>A reactive tactician focuses on how to accomplish tasks, while a proactive strategist focuses on what needs to be done</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the terms 'From' and 'On' indicate in the context of IAP orientation?

    <p>'From' indicates the direction of approach for offensive mitigation, while 'On' indicates the floor on which an assignment is being executed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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