Strategy and Tactics Chapter 6
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What is a major factor in life safety decisions?

  • Probability of extinguishment (correct)
  • Number of floors in the building
  • Visibility of victims
  • Building features like fire doors
  • What does VEIS stand for?

  • Victim Exterior Interior Search
  • Vent Enter Isolate Search (correct)
  • Visual Emergency Inspection Strategy
  • Visible Evacuation and Interior Safety
  • What determines the number of crews needed for search and rescue?

  • Time of day when the fire occurs
  • Availability of rescue equipment
  • Number of floors, building size, fire intensity, smoke conditions, and occupant status (correct)
  • Type of building construction
  • What are the indications for using VEIS?

    <p>Strong evidence of a savable victim inside the building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best strategy when an engine company or quint is the first on the scene or due to arrive within a few minutes of first arriving non-pumping unit?

    <p>Standard fire attack coordinated with ventilation and rescue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is VEIS warranted?

    <p>When only one or two occupants are in the building in a known location and first alarm units are delayed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of ventilation according to the text?

    <p>To relieve the products of combustion, allowing FFs to advance on the fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does VEIS become more dangerous?

    <p>The deeper within the interior of the building and closer to the fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred method for reversible venting?

    <p>Opening windows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered when making vent openings?

    <p>Fire gases will naturally travel upward, horizontally, then down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key to successful PPV?

    <p>Controlling the outlet openings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should occupants in danger above or below grade be evacuated?

    <p>Using the interior stairs when possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred method of egress from upper floors when they are tenable?

    <p>Interior stairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second best option for egress from upper floors?

    <p>Fire escapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is it best to place ground ladders when considering fire escape ladders?

    <p>On the side opposite the fire escape ladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred method for verifying evacuation status and fire conditions?

    <p>Systematically checking every room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the use of ropes for rescue purposes justified?

    <p>In extreme cases when occupants are beyond the reach of aerials and elevated platforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it recommended to use a marking system when searching a large building?

    <p>When searching a large building with many rooms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the critical landmark for rescue operations inside a fire building?

    <p>Flashover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be established if time does not permit the rescue of all occupants in a structure fire?

    <p>Victim triage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important consideration for firefighters working in multistory buildings?

    <p>Surveying an uninvolved floor before ascending to the fire floor or floors above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the priority list for search and rescue, who should be given highest priority?

    <p>People on the fire floor nearest to the immediate fire area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the priority list, who should be given priority after people on the fire floor?

    <p>People in proximity to the fire area on the same level as the fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be given priority in search and rescue operations inside a fire building?

    <p>People on the floor above, especially immediately over the fire area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first medical priority in managing a medical disaster?

    <p>Triage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what circumstances does a mass casualty incident occur?

    <p>When there are limited trained personnel and transportation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the need for EMS at the scene of an incident?

    <p>Type of incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

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