Strategy and Tactics Chapter 2

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What is the purpose of modifying SOPs according to recent research?

To include tactics related to fire behavior, venting, flow path, and staffing (correct)

To standardize SOPs across all departments

To align with neighboring fire departments' SOPs

To remove outdated information

What is the most valued fire suppression resource in any community?

Water distribution system

The firefighter (correct)

Fire suppression equipment

Fire department SOPs

What determines the ideal water supply for firefighting?

Size of the firefighting crew

Number of available fire trucks

Well maintained water distribution system with closely spaced hydrants and large flow capacities (correct)

Proximity to the fire station

What is the purpose of good department SOPs and preincident plans?

To take the guesswork out of the first few moments on the fireground Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between guidelines and procedures?

Guidelines become procedures through practice Signup and view all the answers

What has a direct impact on saving lives and property?

Response time Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when determining routes for a water shuttle operation?

Traffic, road surfaces, bridge and road weight limits Signup and view all the answers

Why are petroleum pipelines considered to present a greater hazard than natural gas pipelines?

Products in petroleum pipes are generally liquids and tend to emit vapors heavier than air Signup and view all the answers

When does hazardous materials planning become mandated by law for a facility?

If the facility falls under the requirements of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) Signup and view all the answers

What is step 1 in the size up process?

Establishing SOPs Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important part of formal preincident plans?

Drawings Signup and view all the answers

When is a property considered suitable for a formal preincident plan?

When there is a substantial risk to life and/or property Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the common errors when preparing a preincident plan?

Preassigning companies to respond to specific locations Signup and view all the answers

What does the operational priority list provide direction on?

Which buildings may need to have preincident plans Signup and view all the answers

Preincident planning deals more with what type of demand?

Potential demand Signup and view all the answers

When should a building be preplanned?

If it requires more than two standard preconnect lines Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between SOPs and preplans?

SOPs provide specific info about the building, whereas preplans get the operation off to a predictable start Signup and view all the answers

What is limited to evaluating primary factors?

Initial size up analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical aspect in the development of an effective incident action plan?

Locating the fire and its extension paths Signup and view all the answers

What is essential when venting an area?

Having hose lines in place Signup and view all the answers

What does NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, establish?

The maximum occupant load per square foot by occupancy type Signup and view all the answers

What determines how many crews should be assigned to the primary search?

The size of the area to be searched, smoke conditions, rescue methods available, and the condition of the occupants Signup and view all the answers

What does NFPA 1500, 1710, and 1720 require?

RIC (Rapid Intervention Crew) Signup and view all the answers

What is the only way to verify if a building has been evacuated?

Perform a primary search followed by a secondary search if conditions permit Signup and view all the answers

What is evaluated when command is transferred?

Adherence to SOPs Signup and view all the answers

What is the weight of a gallon of water?

8.33 pounds Signup and view all the answers

According to NFPA 1, how far should water absorbent materials be stored from a wall?

24 inches Signup and view all the answers

What determines the effectiveness of ground-based fire apparatus?

Building height Signup and view all the answers

What are dead loads in a building?

Loads imposed on structural members by the building and permanent attachments Signup and view all the answers

What will partially dictate the total volume of fire in a building?

Building size Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in a preincident plan for a building?

General floor layout for the building and information affecting firefighting operations or firefighter safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical energy level of solar panels when collecting energy?

Around 600 volts Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an inverter in a solar panel system?

To transform direct current into alternating current Signup and view all the answers

What does a vented fire generally do faster than an oxygen starved fire?

Progress toward full involvement Signup and view all the answers

What does a manual fire suppression system usually refer to?

A standpipe system Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended tactical reserve for small scale incidents?

At least one engine and one truck company Signup and view all the answers

What can high heat and humidity cause within high-rise buildings?

Smoke stratification Signup and view all the answers