Strategy and Tactics Chapter 3 + 4

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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?

Ventilation

Search and rescue

Extinguishment (correct)

Containment

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 an incident extends past a single operational period or if a unified command is established Signup and view all the answers

What does the incident commander do in relation to the incident action plan?

Sets objectives, decides tactics, and assigns units Signup and view all the answers

In UL modern vs. legacy testing, what was the flashover time for the modern room?

3:40 Signup and view all the answers

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?

16 FFs and 17 FFs if an aerial is used Signup and view all the answers

Is an incident action plan required for every incident?

Yes, for every structure fire Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of all companies working at the scene of an emergency?

To work within the overall incident action plan Signup and view all the answers

Why is the division of labor concept not strictly adhered to in the fire service?

Firefighters must be cross trained to accomplish many different fire ground tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic firefighting unit responsible for establishing a water supply and performing rescue operations?

Engine company Signup and view all the answers

What is a direct activity for a truck company in firefighting?

Rescuing trapped victims Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum recommended staffing for a standard engine or truck company?

Four FFs Signup and view all the answers

What is an indirect tactic for engine companies in firefighting?

Rescuing trapped victims Signup and view all the answers

What is a quint equipped to provide?

Water, pump, hose, ground ladders, and an aerial device Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum recommended staffing for a quint to allow versatility in using pumps and ladder?

Six firefighters Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the most important tactical considerations for the incident commander?

Ventilation Signup and view all the answers

How should the apparatus be positioned if the first-in engine company is used to lay attack lines?

On the same side of the street as the fire and as close to the curb as possible with side discharge gates aligned with the desired entry point Signup and view all the answers

What is a common apparatus positioning error related to pumpers?

Placing pumpers in areas where hoselines are difficult to lay Signup and view all the answers

What is a common error related to the positioning of aerials and platforms?

Placing aerials and platforms in unsafe and unstable positions Signup and view all the answers

What is a common mistake regarding the positioning of first-arriving companies?

Not securing essential attack positions Signup and view all the answers