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What is the first step in developing an incident action plan?
What is the first step in developing an incident action plan?
- Setting the operational priorities
- Assigning units to complete tasks
- Deciding on the tactics necessary to achieve objectives
- Conducting a risk-benefit analysis for offensive/defensive strategy (correct)
What is normally, but not always, the most important life-safety tactic in firefighting?
What is normally, but not always, the most important life-safety tactic in firefighting?
- Ventilation
- Search and rescue
- Extinguishment (correct)
- Containment
What is the primary objective of structural firefighting?
What is the primary objective of structural firefighting?
- Property preservation
- Preventing fire spread
- Saving lives (correct)
- Minimizing water damage
When are written incident action plans required?
When are written incident action plans required?
What does the incident commander do in relation to the incident action plan?
What does the incident commander do in relation to the incident action plan?
In UL modern vs. legacy testing, what was the flashover time for the modern room?
In UL modern vs. legacy testing, what was the flashover time for the modern room?
According to NFPA 1710, what is the minimum staffing requirement for a 2,000 sq ft two-story single family structure fire with no basement and no immediate exposures?
According to NFPA 1710, what is the minimum staffing requirement for a 2,000 sq ft two-story single family structure fire with no basement and no immediate exposures?
Is an incident action plan required for every incident?
Is an incident action plan required for every incident?
What is the primary responsibility of all companies working at the scene of an emergency?
What is the primary responsibility of all companies working at the scene of an emergency?
Why is the division of labor concept not strictly adhered to in the fire service?
Why is the division of labor concept not strictly adhered to in the fire service?
What is the basic firefighting unit responsible for establishing a water supply and performing rescue operations?
What is the basic firefighting unit responsible for establishing a water supply and performing rescue operations?
What is a direct activity for a truck company in firefighting?
What is a direct activity for a truck company in firefighting?
What is the minimum recommended staffing for a standard engine or truck company?
What is the minimum recommended staffing for a standard engine or truck company?
What is an indirect tactic for engine companies in firefighting?
What is an indirect tactic for engine companies in firefighting?
What is a quint equipped to provide?
What is a quint equipped to provide?
What is the minimum recommended staffing for a quint to allow versatility in using pumps and ladder?
What is the minimum recommended staffing for a quint to allow versatility in using pumps and ladder?
What is one of the most important tactical considerations for the incident commander?
What is one of the most important tactical considerations for the incident commander?
How should the apparatus be positioned if the first-in engine company is used to lay attack lines?
How should the apparatus be positioned if the first-in engine company is used to lay attack lines?
What is a common apparatus positioning error related to pumpers?
What is a common apparatus positioning error related to pumpers?
What is a common error related to the positioning of aerials and platforms?
What is a common error related to the positioning of aerials and platforms?
What is a common mistake regarding the positioning of first-arriving companies?
What is a common mistake regarding the positioning of first-arriving companies?
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