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What does the term 'Nothing Showing' indicate in fire reporting?
What does the term 'Nothing Showing' indicate in fire reporting?
- A working fire is underway.
- Flames are visible and escalating.
- No signs of smoke or fire are visible. (correct)
- Signs of smoke are present.
Which term indicates that a fire attack company has confined the fire?
Which term indicates that a fire attack company has confined the fire?
- Fire Out
- Water on the fire
- Nothing Showing
- Fire under Control (correct)
Which of the following best describes the Offensive Mode of operation?
Which of the following best describes the Offensive Mode of operation?
- Assuming a defensive position from the start of operations.
- Assuming an aggressive approach to suppress the fire inside the structure. (correct)
- A combination of inside and outside fire operations.
- Prioritizing victim rescue over fire suppression.
What is indicated by the term 'Primary Complete, All Clear'?
What is indicated by the term 'Primary Complete, All Clear'?
When should a Defensive mode of operation be communicated?
When should a Defensive mode of operation be communicated?
Which of the following operations is NOT recognized as a mode of operation?
Which of the following operations is NOT recognized as a mode of operation?
What does the term 'Water on the fire' specifically refer to?
What does the term 'Water on the fire' specifically refer to?
Which situation necessitates the use of all first alarm units?
Which situation necessitates the use of all first alarm units?
What should the Incident Commander prioritize first when executing tactical priorities?
What should the Incident Commander prioritize first when executing tactical priorities?
What critical incident factor includes conditions like fire height and potential hazards?
What critical incident factor includes conditions like fire height and potential hazards?
Under the Aldridge-Benge Firefighter Safety Act, who must mark buildings with signs for truss construction?
Under the Aldridge-Benge Firefighter Safety Act, who must mark buildings with signs for truss construction?
What is a primary task of the Incident Commander during the size-up process?
What is a primary task of the Incident Commander during the size-up process?
What is a significant time frame for operational periods during large-scale incidents?
What is a significant time frame for operational periods during large-scale incidents?
Lightweight construction becomes unstable after being exposed to fire for how long?
Lightweight construction becomes unstable after being exposed to fire for how long?
What is the focus regarding lightweight construction components for modern firefighters?
What is the focus regarding lightweight construction components for modern firefighters?
Which component of the Incident Action Plan determines how to address an incident?
Which component of the Incident Action Plan determines how to address an incident?
What is the primary aim of Risk Benefit Analysis during fire operations?
What is the primary aim of Risk Benefit Analysis during fire operations?
What signifies the proper method of marking buildings with lightweight truss construction?
What signifies the proper method of marking buildings with lightweight truss construction?
In the IAP, what describes specific, measurable actions taken to achieve goals?
In the IAP, what describes specific, measurable actions taken to achieve goals?
What is the general order of tactical priorities during an incident?
What is the general order of tactical priorities during an incident?
What type of construction is assumed to be lightweight until proven otherwise?
What type of construction is assumed to be lightweight until proven otherwise?
What should be included in the content of a progress report?
What should be included in the content of a progress report?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four incident priorities for an Incident Commander?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four incident priorities for an Incident Commander?
How frequently should progress reports typically occur in the early stages of an incident?
How frequently should progress reports typically occur in the early stages of an incident?
Which aspect is critical for the effectiveness of progress reports?
Which aspect is critical for the effectiveness of progress reports?
What does the mnemonic 'BELOW' in situation evaluation (size-up) represent?
What does the mnemonic 'BELOW' in situation evaluation (size-up) represent?
Who determines if evidence preservation is necessary at an incident?
Who determines if evidence preservation is necessary at an incident?
What is the main purpose of issuing progress reports during an incident?
What is the main purpose of issuing progress reports during an incident?
What must not change throughout the duration of an incident according to command procedures?
What must not change throughout the duration of an incident according to command procedures?
Which phase comes last in the Command Sequence?
Which phase comes last in the Command Sequence?
What should not be included in a progress report to maintain effectiveness?
What should not be included in a progress report to maintain effectiveness?
When should benchmarks be announced to assist the Incident Commander?
When should benchmarks be announced to assist the Incident Commander?
Which of the following illustrates a situation where two incidents occur on the same street?
Which of the following illustrates a situation where two incidents occur on the same street?
What is the initial action an Incident Commander should take when assessing the situation?
What is the initial action an Incident Commander should take when assessing the situation?
What should be the highest tactical priority when there is a chance of rescuing civilians from a fire?
What should be the highest tactical priority when there is a chance of rescuing civilians from a fire?
When should a Primary Search be initiated in a building?
When should a Primary Search be initiated in a building?
What is the purpose of shutting the doors of uninvolved rooms during a Primary Search?
What is the purpose of shutting the doors of uninvolved rooms during a Primary Search?
What tactical priority is generally prioritized after Rescue when conditions do not allow for rapid extinguishment?
What tactical priority is generally prioritized after Rescue when conditions do not allow for rapid extinguishment?
During a Secondary Search, what is important for the Incident Commander to do when a victim is found?
During a Secondary Search, what is important for the Incident Commander to do when a victim is found?
Which of the following statements about tactical priorities is correct?
Which of the following statements about tactical priorities is correct?
What should the first arriving company prioritize when there's a possibility of a salvageable life in a building?
What should the first arriving company prioritize when there's a possibility of a salvageable life in a building?
Which factor does NOT influence the decision of which exposures should be prioritized?
Which factor does NOT influence the decision of which exposures should be prioritized?
What is the primary reason to use a Thermal Imaging Camera during rescue operations?
What is the primary reason to use a Thermal Imaging Camera during rescue operations?
What type of hose line is typically used for initial exposure protection?
What type of hose line is typically used for initial exposure protection?
What is the focus of a Primary Search compared to a Secondary Search?
What is the focus of a Primary Search compared to a Secondary Search?
Which of the following describes the correct action when encountering deceased victims during a Secondary Search?
Which of the following describes the correct action when encountering deceased victims during a Secondary Search?
How should firefighters select the order for conducting a Primary Search?
How should firefighters select the order for conducting a Primary Search?
What type of information is critical to report to the Incident Commander during a Secondary Search?
What type of information is critical to report to the Incident Commander during a Secondary Search?
What is the primary goal of applying water from the exterior during an Offensive Mode?
What is the primary goal of applying water from the exterior during an Offensive Mode?
When should an Incident Commander transition from an Offensive Mode to a Defensive Mode?
When should an Incident Commander transition from an Offensive Mode to a Defensive Mode?
What is the 10-minute timeframe for interior operations based on?
What is the 10-minute timeframe for interior operations based on?
What is the purpose of "Emergency Traffic" when transitioning from Offensive to Defensive mode?
What is the purpose of "Emergency Traffic" when transitioning from Offensive to Defensive mode?
Which of the following is NOT a consideration for applying water from the exterior during an Offensive Mode?
Which of the following is NOT a consideration for applying water from the exterior during an Offensive Mode?
What does the acronym "CANS" stand for in the context of the Arrival Report?
What does the acronym "CANS" stand for in the context of the Arrival Report?
What is the primary difference between Offensive and Defensive Mode?
What is the primary difference between Offensive and Defensive Mode?
What is the purpose of "level I Staging" when the mode is "Investigating"?
What is the purpose of "level I Staging" when the mode is "Investigating"?
What is the purpose of the "Two In-Two Out" rule?
What is the purpose of the "Two In-Two Out" rule?
When is it appropriate to use ground monitors or mounted deck guns?
When is it appropriate to use ground monitors or mounted deck guns?
What is the purpose of providing an Arrival Report?
What is the purpose of providing an Arrival Report?
Which of the following actions is NOT typically performed during an Offensive Mode?
Which of the following actions is NOT typically performed during an Offensive Mode?
What is the significance of identifying the "Alpha side" of a structure?
What is the significance of identifying the "Alpha side" of a structure?
What is the purpose of elevated streams when deployed during a Defensive Mode?
What is the purpose of elevated streams when deployed during a Defensive Mode?
What is the difference between "Conditions" and "Actions" in the Arrival Report?
What is the difference between "Conditions" and "Actions" in the Arrival Report?
What is the purpose of the "Needs" section in the Arrival Report?
What is the purpose of the "Needs" section in the Arrival Report?
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Nothing Showing
Nothing Showing
Indicates no visible signs of smoke or fire.
Smoke Showing
Smoke Showing
Indicates visible smoke and should be further described as light, moderate, or heavy.
Flames Showing
Flames Showing
Indicates visible flames and should be further described by the extent of the fire and location.
Working Fire
Working Fire
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Primary Complete, All Clear
Primary Complete, All Clear
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Secondary Complete, All Clear
Secondary Complete, All Clear
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Water on the fire
Water on the fire
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Fire Under Control
Fire Under Control
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Command
Command
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Arrival Report
Arrival Report
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Progress Report
Progress Report
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Command Sequence
Command Sequence
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Life Safety
Life Safety
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Situation Evaluation (Size-Up)
Situation Evaluation (Size-Up)
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Incident Action Plan (IAP)
Incident Action Plan (IAP)
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Strategic & Tactical Modes
Strategic & Tactical Modes
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RECEOVS
RECEOVS
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Scene Control
Scene Control
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Tasks
Tasks
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Evaluating the IAP
Evaluating the IAP
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Demobilization
Demobilization
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Termination
Termination
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Communicating Changes
Communicating Changes
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Size-Up
Size-Up
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Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment
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Risk Benefit Analysis
Risk Benefit Analysis
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Aldridge-Benge Firefighter Safety Act
Aldridge-Benge Firefighter Safety Act
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Lightweight Construction
Lightweight Construction
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Strategic Mode of Operation
Strategic Mode of Operation
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Tactical Priorities
Tactical Priorities
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Rescue
Rescue
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Exposures
Exposures
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Confine
Confine
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Extinguishment
Extinguishment
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Overhaul
Overhaul
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Ventilation
Ventilation
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Salvage
Salvage
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Investigating Mode
Investigating Mode
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Offensive Mode
Offensive Mode
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10-minute Time Frame
10-minute Time Frame
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Transitioning to Defensive Mode
Transitioning to Defensive Mode
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Exterior Water Application (Offensive Mode)
Exterior Water Application (Offensive Mode)
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Exterior Water Application Techniques
Exterior Water Application Techniques
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Defensive Mode
Defensive Mode
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Selecting Defensive Mode
Selecting Defensive Mode
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Ground Monitors or Deck Guns
Ground Monitors or Deck Guns
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Elevated Streams
Elevated Streams
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Arrival Report (CANS)
Arrival Report (CANS)
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Conditions (Arrival Report)
Conditions (Arrival Report)
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Actions (Arrival Report)
Actions (Arrival Report)
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Needs (Arrival Report)
Needs (Arrival Report)
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Statement of Incident Command (Arrival Report)
Statement of Incident Command (Arrival Report)
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Primary Search
Primary Search
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Secondary Search
Secondary Search
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Exposure Protection
Exposure Protection
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Confinement
Confinement
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Incident Commander's Responsibilities
Incident Commander's Responsibilities
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Primary Search Order
Primary Search Order
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Primary Search Door Closure
Primary Search Door Closure
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Door Closure Decision
Door Closure Decision
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Rapid Extinguishment
Rapid Extinguishment
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Combining Tasks
Combining Tasks
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Company Officer's Role
Company Officer's Role
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Tactical Priority Adaptability
Tactical Priority Adaptability
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Salvageable Life
Salvageable Life
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The 10-minute timeframe is based on the science of how long a:
The 10-minute timeframe is based on the science of how long a:
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If there are still marginal conditions after 10 minutes of interior operations, consider switching to a Defensive Mode of operation and withdrawing all interior personnel. The 10-minute timeframe includes:
If there are still marginal conditions after 10 minutes of interior operations, consider switching to a Defensive Mode of operation and withdrawing all interior personnel. The 10-minute timeframe includes:
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The wrong water application may cause
The wrong water application may cause
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The law requires the owner of any commercial, industrial or any multi-unit residential structure of three units or more, that uses light-frame truss-type construction to mark the structure with a sign or symbol approved
The law requires the owner of any commercial, industrial or any multi-unit residential structure of three units or more, that uses light-frame truss-type construction to mark the structure with a sign or symbol approved
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A floor built using lightweight construction becomes unstable after being exposed to fire for
A floor built using lightweight construction becomes unstable after being exposed to fire for
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When the IAP is written, for expanding large scale incidents, the plan may have a number of attachments, including:
When the IAP is written, for expanding large scale incidents, the plan may have a number of attachments, including:
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Rescue has the highest priority, the best option may be to
Rescue has the highest priority, the best option may be to
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Rapid extinguishment
Rapid extinguishment
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Study Notes
Fire Incident Terminology and Operations
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Incident Conditions Reporting: Terms for describing fire conditions include:
- Nothing Showing: No signs of smoke or fire
- Smoke Showing: Visible smoke (light, moderate, or heavy)
- Flames Showing: Visible flames (extent and location defined)
- Working Fire: Needs all first-alarm units
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Benchmarks: Standardized radio terms for fireground operations:
- Primary Complete, All Clear: Primary search complete, no victims found
- Secondary Complete, All Clear: Secondary search complete, no victims found
- Water on the fire: Fire seat found, water applied
- Fire under Control: Fire confined, further spread prevented, exposures protected
- Fire Out: Overhaul operations complete
Modes of Operation
- General: Offensive mode assumed unless otherwise announced by Incident Commander. Defensive mode must be clearly communicated.
- Investigating Mode: No indication of problem nature/extent; responding units stage at Level I.
- Offensive Mode: Firefighting advances into the building; used when a salvageable life is indicated & no immediate structural failure; 10-minute timeframe for interior operations (notification, response, deployment):
- Exterior water application (directed into fire compartment, ceiling, solid/straight stream, no repositioning, 15 seconds max) to reduce heat and improve occupant survival is allowed with caution.
- Defensive Mode: Suppression outside the structure using large-capacity fire streams to prevent fire extension; used when:
- No chance of saving a life/property
- Insufficient resources for Offensive Mode
- Ground monitors/mounted deck guns recommended
- Elevated streams used when indicated, firefighters stay outside.
Arrival Report
- General: First arriving unit provides Arrival Report (except typical medical calls); contains CANS:
- Conditions: Observed fire conditions (smoke, flames, vehicle damage)
- Actions: Immediate actions (e.g., deploy hose line, begin triage)
- Needs: Additional resources needed (e.g., more alarms, specialized units)
- Statement of Incident Command (Command name, location, mode)
- Structure Identification: Building sides (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta) identified; Alpha is front/address side; clockwise order. Incident Commander may alter Alpha side initially.
- Command: "Command" plus location (e.g., 5th Street Command) used.
- Example reports for both Offensive and Defensive modes are included.
Progress Reports
- Timely: Essential for decision-making and IAP revision. Frequent in initial stages (every 5-10 minutes or major task completion).
- Incident Commander may request progress reports.
- All personnel should report pertinent changes.
- Communication Center announces benchmarks every 10 minutes.
- Incident Commander provides progress report every 10 minutes,
- Content: Progress reports include CAN information.
- Conditions: Current conditions;
- Actions: Ongoing activities.
- Needs: Required resources.
- Effectiveness: Progress reports should be timely, complete, and concise for improved Incident Commander situational awareness.
Command Sequence
- Incident Priorities: Life safety, incident stabilization, property conservation, evidence preservation
- Situation Evaluation (Size-Up): Rapid, deliberate consideration of incident factors (BELOW; COAL WAS WEALTH); determines initial strategy. This includes risk assessment considering firefighter safety, occupant survivability & risk/benefit analysis.
- Buildings assessed as lightweight until otherwise confirmed.
- Aldridge-Benge Firefighter Safety Act: Signage required for truss-type construction. Building construction methods are evolving requiring adaptive assessment methods.
- Developing the IAP: Incident Action Plan (IAP) developed based on priorities; includes strategies/goals and tactics/measurable objectives. Written plan for large incidents with attachments (incident objectives, assignment lists, communications plan, safety plan, map).
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