Emergency Response Size-Up and Initial Actions Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the four incident management priorities used in incident action planning?

Property Preservation

What is the first priority in incident action planning?

Life Safety

Who is ultimately responsible for the successful outcome of an incident?

Incident Commander

Which phase of size-up occurs before the day of an incident and provides responders with valuable knowledge upon arrival at the scene?

Pre-incident size-up Signup and view all the answers

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

The first unit Signup and view all the answers

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

To communicate relevant information to responding units Signup and view all the answers

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

To continually monitor environmental conditions 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?

Secondary or post 360 walk around Signup and view all the answers

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

Unit arrival, conditions, operational mode, and other relevant information 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?

Vehicle over embankment Signup and view all the answers

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

To evaluate incident conditions further 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?

A straight or solid stream Signup and view all the answers

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

When the third company arrives Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

To initiate a primary search Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

They are used to establish the overall operating strategy Signup and view all the answers

When can the mode in firefighting operations be changed?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

Fire and/or superheated smoke under pressure are self-venting horizontally from the structure 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?

Operational Mode - TRIPOD Signup and view all the answers

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

To inform units about the initial actions they should take Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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