Fire Safety Operations Procedures Quiz

The first arriving EMS Captain at a commercial structure fire is responsible for identifying the Incident Site Officer (ISO) and conducting a 360-degree assessment of the scene.

The first arriving engine company at a commercial structure fire should prioritize the establishment of a tenable atmosphere for evacuation by employing confinement and ventilation strategies.

In a large or complex commercial structure fire, the Incident Commander should consider using multiple tactical channels for communication to maintain effective command and control.

When operating in large commercial structures, it is crucial to maintain situational awareness and carefully manage the use of air resources.

When operating in a high-rise building fire, the first arriving companies play a critical role in determining the overall success of the operation.

Due to the large number of personnel needed at a high-rise fire, units are often combined into single companies to streamline operations.

Experience has shown that at high-rise fires, initial actions must prioritize certain tasks for operations to succeed.

Accountability measures are vital during high-rise fires due to the large number of resources and high relief rate, ensuring personnel can be located efficiently.

A designated individual responsible for overseeing the safety and accountability of two or more swimmers during a water rescue operation.

The ratio of swimmers to spotters during a water rescue, ensuring every swimmer has dedicated support.

A comprehensive evaluation of the risks and potential benefits of a water rescue operation, considering factors like weather, water conditions, swimmer abilities, and potential hazards.

A water rescue strategy focusing on immediate action to save a life, typically employed when the victim has been missing for less than an hour.

A water rescue strategy employed when the victim has been missing for over an hour, with the primary goal of recovering the body.

The minimum number of Fire Department personnel required to safely conduct a water rescue operation, ensuring adequate support and expertise.

A formalized plan outlining the steps and actions to be taken during any water rescue operation, prioritizing safety and effectiveness.

A systematic approach to water rescue strategies, prioritizing communication and appropriate rescue methods based on the situation.

Factors that affect how much air a firefighter uses, such as how fit they are, their emotional state, the work they are doing, and their environment.

Company Officers are responsible for checking air consumption, situational awareness, and physical condition of their crew.

A good time to check on your team's status is every 10 minutes.

Company Officers should ensure that firefighters switch between lighter and heavier work, so no one uses too much air.

When a firefighter's air tank reaches 50% (around 2250 psi), they should inform their Company Officer.

The Company Officer should check everyone's air supply and decide if they need to leave or stay based on who has the least air.

A "Mayday" situation is when a firefighter is in danger and needs immediate help.

If a "Mayday" is declared, everyone in the crew must immediately exit the dangerous area.

The communication center should only use alert tones for emergency traffic, Mayday calls, and evacuations.

When an alert tone is sounded, the communication center should activate a channel marker to indicate an emergency event is in progress. This marker is a timed, short beep that signals radio transmissions on the channel should be kept to a minimum.

The Incident Commander (IC) should verify that other agencies have direct communication with them during multijurisdictional incidents. This is done by using compatible radio systems, having an incident command post representative, distributing radios from the requesting agency, and merging companies to establish communication with the IC.

To hail another agency on a VHF radio, start by stating the agency name three times, followed by 'PBCFR' and ending with 'over'. Once the agency responds, advise them to switch to the operational radio channel.

When terminating communication via VHF radio, say the agency name followed by 'out'.

The US Coast Guard (USCG) will respond to emergency calls using channel 16. They will request further information and may direct the call to channel 22, the USCG Operations Channel.

The communication center will contact the bridge tender to hold the bridge. They can be reached through the 800 MHz or landline.

VHF radios can be used to contact the bridge tender directly in emergencies using VHF Channel 9, the Hailing Channel.

A designated area around an incident where emergency responders work safely. It is crucial to block all exposed sides to ensure the safety of responders and the public.

A designated person in charge of monitoring upstream traffic approaching the incident and alerting responders via radio or audible signal if drivers are not complying with traffic control measures.

A section of the road where motorists adjust their speed and/or lane position to comply with traffic control measures set up by emergency responders.

A common practice of using cones spaced at 15-foot intervals, with the furthest cone placed 75 feet upstream of blocking apparatus, to provide adequate warning to drivers.

The Incident Commander's responsibility of creating and maintaining a safe work area, ensuring all responders wear protective gear, assigning parking spots for arriving units, safeguarding the patient loading area, maintaining emergency lights, and ensuring parked emergency vehicles are off the roadway.

A rare practice that is employed only for a short period of time to completely shut down lanes, shoulders, and entry/exit ramps on high-volume highways when safety of personnel and patients requires it.

Distance between traffic cones is increased to 150 feet upstream to provide ample warning for drivers on high-volume limited access highways.

The process of coordinated communication and action between law enforcement and emergency medical services to establish a safe work area, resolve the incident efficiently, and restore normal traffic flow.

A fire suppression technique where firefighters control the fire in front of them while advancing forward, preventing the fire from spreading behind them.

A fire suppression strategy where firefighters use fog streams to extinguish a fire in a confined area, targeting the roof to reduce oxygen and create steam. However, in enclosed spaces, a solid stream is preferred to prevent steaming occupants.

The use of powerful water streams in large rooms or intensely heated areas to increase the stream's reach and penetration to effectively combat the fire source.

Excess pressure in standpipe systems in high-rise buildings, typically occurring on lower floors due to faulty pressure regulating valves (PRV), can be resolved by partially closing the gate valve. This reduces pressure and ensures safe and efficient firefighting.

A fire suppression tactic where firefighters quickly attack the fire from a distance with an aerial ladder while ground crews advance for a more sustained attack. This strategy is employed when the fire is within reach and can effectively control or suppress it.

The process of systematically checking every floor above the fire to ensure complete extinguishment and identify any hidden fire pockets. Thermal imaging cameras are used to expedite this process.

The process of removing smoke and heat from a building, which requires careful consideration of internal and external temperatures. Stack effect, the natural movement of air driven by temperature differences, must be factored in during ventilation.

The process of ventilating stairwells, which can be classified as either interior or exterior. Interior stairwells, open inside the building, have limited upward airflow above 25 stories. Exterior stairwells utilize natural airflow.