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What is the top priority for an IAP?
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?
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?
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?
How does property conservation aim to prevent additional damage?
What is the radio designation for the supervisor of the companies working in front of the building?
What is the radio designation for the supervisor of the companies working in front of the building?
What are the exposures adjacent to a burning building called?
What are the exposures adjacent to a burning building called?
How are the buildings to the left of a burning building designated?
How are the buildings to the left of a burning building designated?
What is the radio designation for the chief assigned to the area where firefighters are working on the fifth floor of a building?
What is the radio designation for the chief assigned to the area where firefighters are working on the fifth floor of a building?
What does PPE stand for in the context of fire fighting?
What does PPE stand for in the context of fire fighting?
What type of event accounted for 89% of firefighter deaths related to stress, overexertion, and medical issues?
What type of event accounted for 89% of firefighter deaths related to stress, overexertion, and medical issues?
What was the second leading cause of firefighter deaths in 2018 according to the text?
What was the second leading cause of firefighter deaths in 2018 according to the text?
According to the NFPA, what percentage of firefighter injuries occurred on the fire ground in 2017?
According to the NFPA, what percentage of firefighter injuries occurred on the fire ground in 2017?
What is the primary goal during the 'Cool the Space from the Safest Location' step?
What is the primary goal during the 'Cool the Space from the Safest Location' step?
When can firefighters benefit from the full ensemble of personal protective clothing and equipment?
When can firefighters benefit from the full ensemble of personal protective clothing and equipment?
What must be considered during extreme weather conditions in relation to PPE?
What must be considered during extreme weather conditions in relation to PPE?
Why should ventilation be coordinated with suppression activities?
Why should ventilation be coordinated with suppression activities?
What is the purpose of controlling the door and coordinating ventilation with water application at ventilation-limited fires?
What is the purpose of controlling the door and coordinating ventilation with water application at ventilation-limited fires?
What did the NFPA estimate about firefighter injuries in 2017?
What did the NFPA estimate about firefighter injuries in 2017?
According to NIST and UL research, what is the impact of initial application of 30 to 60 seconds of water into a compartment?
According to NIST and UL research, what is the impact of initial application of 30 to 60 seconds of water into a compartment?
Why should uncontrolled ventilation be avoided during firefighting operations?
Why should uncontrolled ventilation be avoided during firefighting operations?
What role does ventilation play in successful fire service operations, according to the Fire and Rescue Departments of Northern Virginia?
What role does ventilation play in successful fire service operations, according to the Fire and Rescue Departments of Northern Virginia?
What should fire department personnel do to limit fire growth and spread?
What should fire department personnel do to limit fire growth and spread?
Why must officers make an educated and informed decision on the deployment of water to the seat of the fire?
Why must officers make an educated and informed decision on the deployment of water to the seat of the fire?
What should be done once the thermal threats have been controlled?
What should be done once the thermal threats have been controlled?
What is designated as sides A (Alpha), B (Bravo), C (Charlie), and D (Delta) for firefighting operations?
What is designated as sides A (Alpha), B (Bravo), C (Charlie), and D (Delta) for firefighting operations?
What impact does uncontrolled ventilation have on a quickly expanding fire?
What impact does uncontrolled ventilation have on a quickly expanding fire?
Why is rescue given highest tactical priority during firefighting operations?
Why is rescue given highest tactical priority during firefighting operations?
What does the RECEO-VS acronym stand for in the context of fire incident priorities?
What does the RECEO-VS acronym stand for in the context of fire incident priorities?
What does the S.L.I.C.E.-R.S. acronym incorporate from Lloyd Layman's methodology?
What does the S.L.I.C.E.-R.S. acronym incorporate from Lloyd Layman's methodology?
In the context of fire incident priorities, what does 360-degree view refer to?
In the context of fire incident priorities, what does 360-degree view refer to?
What is the purpose of O-V.E.I.S. (Oriented-Vent-Enter-Isolate-Search) in the context of firefighting?
What is the purpose of O-V.E.I.S. (Oriented-Vent-Enter-Isolate-Search) in the context of firefighting?
What role does the location and extent of the fire play in firefighting?
What role does the location and extent of the fire play in firefighting?
What does SALVAGE focus on in firefighting operations?
What does SALVAGE focus on in firefighting operations?
How does COOL THE SPACE relate to firefighting tactics?
How does COOL THE SPACE relate to firefighting tactics?
What does identifying and controlling the flow path aim to achieve in firefighting?
What does identifying and controlling the flow path aim to achieve in firefighting?
What was the leading cause of fire-ground injuries according to the text?
What was the leading cause of fire-ground injuries according to the text?
What should fire fighters wear to protect themselves from traffic hazards?
What should fire fighters wear to protect themselves from traffic hazards?
What does the hot zone at an incident scene refer to?
What does the hot zone at an incident scene refer to?
What is the purpose of a rapid intervention crew (RIC)?
What is the purpose of a rapid intervention crew (RIC)?
When should the RIC operation have priority over all other tactical functions?
When should the RIC operation have priority over all other tactical functions?
What should fire fighters stash on the fire apparatus, according to the text?
What should fire fighters stash on the fire apparatus, according to the text?
What is the standard response to a mayday according to the text?
What is the standard response to a mayday according to the text?
What are hazardous areas at the incident scene required to have according to the text?
What are hazardous areas at the incident scene required to have according to the text?
What is meant by the cold zone at an incident scene according to the text?
What is meant by the cold zone at an incident scene according to the text?
"Many emergency operations are conducted in the street, exposing fire fighters to traffic hazards." What protective measure is suggested for this situation?
"Many emergency operations are conducted in the street, exposing fire fighters to traffic hazards." What protective measure is suggested for this situation?
Why should fire fighters have a spare pair of socks, gloves, and a towel on the fire apparatus?
Why should fire fighters have a spare pair of socks, gloves, and a towel on the fire apparatus?
What is the main role of a technical decontamination at an incident scene according to the text?
What is the main role of a technical decontamination at an incident scene according to the text?
