37 Questions
What is the purpose of modifying SOPs according to recent research?
To include tactics related to fire behavior, venting, flow path, and staffing
What is the most valued fire suppression resource in any community?
The firefighter
What determines the ideal water supply for firefighting?
Well maintained water distribution system with closely spaced hydrants and large flow capacities
What is the purpose of good department SOPs and preincident plans?
To take the guesswork out of the first few moments on the fireground
What is the relationship between guidelines and procedures?
Guidelines become procedures through practice
What has a direct impact on saving lives and property?
Response time
What is a key consideration when determining routes for a water shuttle operation?
Traffic, road surfaces, bridge and road weight limits
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
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)
What is step 1 in the size up process?
Establishing SOPs
What is the most important part of formal preincident plans?
Drawings
When is a property considered suitable for a formal preincident plan?
When there is a substantial risk to life and/or property
What is one of the common errors when preparing a preincident plan?
Preassigning companies to respond to specific locations
What does the operational priority list provide direction on?
Which buildings may need to have preincident plans
Preincident planning deals more with what type of demand?
Potential demand
When should a building be preplanned?
If it requires more than two standard preconnect lines
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
What is limited to evaluating primary factors?
Initial size up analysis
What is a critical aspect in the development of an effective incident action plan?
Locating the fire and its extension paths
What is essential when venting an area?
Having hose lines in place
What does NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, establish?
The maximum occupant load per square foot by occupancy type
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
What does NFPA 1500, 1710, and 1720 require?
RIC (Rapid Intervention Crew)
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
What is evaluated when command is transferred?
Adherence to SOPs
What is the weight of a gallon of water?
8.33 pounds
According to NFPA 1, how far should water absorbent materials be stored from a wall?
24 inches
What determines the effectiveness of ground-based fire apparatus?
Building height
What are dead loads in a building?
Loads imposed on structural members by the building and permanent attachments
What will partially dictate the total volume of fire in a building?
Building size
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
What is the typical energy level of solar panels when collecting energy?
Around 600 volts
What is the primary purpose of an inverter in a solar panel system?
To transform direct current into alternating current
What does a vented fire generally do faster than an oxygen starved fire?
Progress toward full involvement
What does a manual fire suppression system usually refer to?
A standpipe system
What is the recommended tactical reserve for small scale incidents?
At least one engine and one truck company
What can high heat and humidity cause within high-rise buildings?
Smoke stratification
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