403 - Smoke or Fire of Unknown Origin
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What should the first arriving unit do in response to smoke or fire of unknown origin?

  • Establish the department personnel accountability system
  • None of the above
  • Perform a 360 assessment of the incident and provide information to the Emergency Communications Center (correct)
  • Request additional resources immediately
  • What should responding apparatus do in response to smoke or fire of unknown origin?

  • Immediately enter the structure to investigate
  • None of the above
  • Stage according to a location pre-plan or as directed by the IC (correct)
  • Wait for instructions from the caller or occupant
  • What should personnel wear when responding to smoke or fire of unknown origin?

  • None of the above
  • Full personal protective equipment (PPE (correct)
  • No protective gear is necessary
  • Casual clothing
  • What should crew members do when investigating smoke or fire of unknown origin?

    <p>Check outlets, service connections, and light fixtures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the IC treat all smoke or fire of unknown origin calls?

    <p>As a structure fire response and avoid canceling the call until the source of smoke or fire is located</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the IC consider doing when investigating smoke or fire of unknown origin?

    <p>Splitting crews into teams and discussing the results of the investigation with the caller, occupant, or owner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the document include to guide decision-making in response to smoke or fire of unknown origin?

    <p>A procedure decision tree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • The document provides procedures for responding to smoke or fire of unknown origin.
    • The first arriving unit should provide information to the Emergency Communications Center and perform a 360 assessment of the incident.
    • The department personnel accountability system should be established.
    • Additional resources should be requested as needed.
    • Responding apparatus should stage according to a location pre-plan or as directed by the IC.
    • Personnel should be in full personal protective equipment (PPE).
    • Crew members should have tools, investigate energy-generating sources, and check outlets, service connections, and light fixtures.
    • The IC should treat all smoke or fire of unknown origin calls as a structure fire response and avoid canceling the call until the source of smoke or fire is located.
    • The IC should consider splitting crews into teams and discussing the results of the investigation with the caller, occupant, or owner.
    • The document includes a procedure decision tree.

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    Test your knowledge on responding to smoke or fire of unknown origin with this informative quiz. Learn about the procedures involved in handling such incidents, including establishing a personnel accountability system, requesting additional resources, and investigating energy-generating sources. Explore how crews should be split into teams and how to communicate effectively with callers, occupants, or owners. Brush up on your skills with a procedure decision tree included in the quiz. Keywords: fire response, personal protective equipment, energy-generating sources, crew members, procedure decision

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