Fire Officer Chapter 7-3

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What is the top priority for an IAP?

Life safety (correct)

General public safety

Incident stabilization

Property conservation

In what situations might property conservation measures have to be delayed?

When there are insufficient resources to perform life safety operations (correct)

When incident stabilization has been achieved

When there is no risk to valuable property

When the burning structure cannot be saved

What does incident stabilization include, in addition to preventing the incident from getting worse?

Venting smoke and heat from a building (correct)

Ensuring public safety

Protecting building contents with salvage covers

Preventing water damage

How does property conservation aim to prevent additional damage?

By minimizing water damage and removing valuable property from harm's way Signup and view all the answers

What is the radio designation for the supervisor of the companies working in front of the building?

Division A Signup and view all the answers

What are the exposures adjacent to a burning building called?

Divisions Signup and view all the answers

How are the buildings to the left of a burning building designated?

Exposures L, L1, L2, and so on Signup and view all the answers

What is the radio designation for the chief assigned to the area where firefighters are working on the fifth floor of a building?

Division 5 Signup and view all the answers

What does PPE stand for in the context of fire fighting?

Personal Protection Equipment Signup and view all the answers

What type of event accounted for 89% of firefighter deaths related to stress, overexertion, and medical issues?

Cardiac events Signup and view all the answers

What was the second leading cause of firefighter deaths in 2018 according to the text?

Vehicle accidents Signup and view all the answers

According to the NFPA, what percentage of firefighter injuries occurred on the fire ground in 2017?

Less than half Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal during the 'Cool the Space from the Safest Location' step?

To reduce the thermal threat to firefighters and potential occupants Signup and view all the answers

When can firefighters benefit from the full ensemble of personal protective clothing and equipment?

When exposed to hazardous conditions Signup and view all the answers

What must be considered during extreme weather conditions in relation to PPE?

Weight, bulk, and thermal properties Signup and view all the answers

Why should ventilation be coordinated with suppression activities?

To limit fire growth and spread and control the flow path of inlet air and fire gasses Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of controlling the door and coordinating ventilation with water application at ventilation-limited fires?

To control the flow path early in suppression operations Signup and view all the answers

What did the NFPA estimate about firefighter injuries in 2017?

A 5 percent decrease from the previous year Signup and view all the answers

According to NIST and UL research, what is the impact of initial application of 30 to 60 seconds of water into a compartment?

Improved occupant survival and safer interior suppression conditions Signup and view all the answers

Why should uncontrolled ventilation be avoided during firefighting operations?

To rapidly increase the size and hazards associated with a quickly expanding fire Signup and view all the answers

What role does ventilation play in successful fire service operations, according to the Fire and Rescue Departments of Northern Virginia?

Critical role in successful operations Signup and view all the answers

What should fire department personnel do to limit fire growth and spread?

Control and manage the openings (doors, windows) to the structure Signup and view all the answers

Why must officers make an educated and informed decision on the deployment of water to the seat of the fire?

To achieve the greatest outcome for occupants based on conditions at that time Signup and view all the answers

What should be done once the thermal threats have been controlled?

Fire should be extinguished in the most direct manner possible. Signup and view all the answers

What is designated as sides A (Alpha), B (Bravo), C (Charlie), and D (Delta) for firefighting operations?

The exterior sides of a building Signup and view all the answers

What impact does uncontrolled ventilation have on a quickly expanding fire?

It dramatically increases heat release rates within the flow path. Signup and view all the answers

Why is rescue given highest tactical priority during firefighting operations?

As life safety is considered the highest tactical priority. Signup and view all the answers

What does the RECEO-VS acronym stand for in the context of fire incident priorities?

Rescue, Exposure protection, Control, Extinguishment, Overhaul, Ventilation, Salvage Signup and view all the answers

What does the S.L.I.C.E.-R.S. acronym incorporate from Lloyd Layman's methodology?

Size up, Locate, Identify and control the flow path, Cool the space - Rescue, Salvage Signup and view all the answers

In the context of fire incident priorities, what does 360-degree view refer to?

A full lap around the structure to assess all sides and conditions of the building involved Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of O-V.E.I.S. (Oriented-Vent-Enter-Isolate-Search) in the context of firefighting?

To conduct a primary search using a team of two to access a room from an outside window Signup and view all the answers

What role does the location and extent of the fire play in firefighting?

Dictating the best approach for attacking the fire Signup and view all the answers

What does SALVAGE focus on in firefighting operations?

Removing or protecting property that could be damaged during firefighting or overhaul operations Signup and view all the answers

How does COOL THE SPACE relate to firefighting tactics?

It involves strategically applying water through an opening to cool the fire before making entry Signup and view all the answers

What does identifying and controlling the flow path aim to achieve in firefighting?

To limit air flow and protect potential building occupants Signup and view all the answers

What was the leading cause of fire-ground injuries according to the text?

Overexertion/strain Signup and view all the answers

What should fire fighters wear to protect themselves from traffic hazards?

High-visibility safety vests or jackets Signup and view all the answers

What does the hot zone at an incident scene refer to?

The area requiring use of full PPE, including SCBA Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a rapid intervention crew (RIC)?

To rescue lost or trapped fire fighters Signup and view all the answers

When should the RIC operation have priority over all other tactical functions?

When the IC activates the RIC in response to a mayday Signup and view all the answers

What should fire fighters stash on the fire apparatus, according to the text?

Spare pair of socks, gloves, a towel, and a knit cap Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard response to a mayday according to the text?

Activate the RIC Signup and view all the answers

What are hazardous areas at the incident scene required to have according to the text?

Clearly identified markings or barriers Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the cold zone at an incident scene according to the text?

"Minimum Hazard" zone Signup and view all the answers

"Many emergency operations are conducted in the street, exposing fire fighters to traffic hazards." What protective measure is suggested for this situation?

Wearing high-visibility safety vests or jackets Signup and view all the answers

Why should fire fighters have a spare pair of socks, gloves, and a towel on the fire apparatus?

To dry off after getting soaked Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of a technical decontamination at an incident scene according to the text?

To remove contaminants from fire fighters' uniforms Signup and view all the answers