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What is the first step upon arrival at the destination?

  • Ensure scene safety (correct)
  • Review dispatch info
  • Declare Command Mode
  • Gear up

    • What is the responsibility of the first arriving rescue upon declaration of a 'Working Fire'?

  • Standby for Primary search (correct)
  • Establish RIT
  • Hand jack a line for water supply
  • Set up a back-up water supply

    • What is the role of the third due engine upon declaration of a 'Working Fire'?

  • Establish RIT (correct)
  • Standby for Primary search
  • Set up a back-up water supply
  • Hand jack a line for water supply

    • What is the responsibility of the Fire Channel dispatcher upon declaration of a 'Working Fire'?

    <p>Initiate dispatch of additional units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected phase-out year for the use of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) in supermarkets?

    <p>2030</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical range of refrigerant weight required for one-story self-service supermarkets?

    <p>3k-5k pounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the need of special firefighting tactics in lumberyards?

    <p>Combustible materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What height qualifies a structure as a high-rise according to the provided text?

    <p>Greater than 75 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tactic is used to create pressure within the stairway to prevent fire extension?

    <p>Stairwell pressurization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of determining wind direction in high-rise buildings?

    <p>To assist in ventilation operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended for each firefighter operating above the fire floor in high-rise firefighting?

    <p>Spare SCBA cylinder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue may reduce expected water flow in firefighting due to deposits or growth of organisms inside the pipe?

    <p>Tuberculation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key organizational principles around which fire departments are structured?

    <p>Unity of command, span of control, division of labor, discipline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspects are crucial in a firefighter's moral and ethical actions and reactions according to the provided text?

    <p>Integrity, honesty, mediation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most effective extinguishing system for commercial cooking fires?

    <p>Wet chemical hood suppression system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a method of heat transfer?

    <p>Conduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the stages of a fire?

    <p>Ignition, growth, flashover, fully developed, and decay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is flashover in a fire?

    <p>The ignition of combustibles in an area heated by convection, radiation, or both</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is rollover in a fire?

    <p>The fire or flame front observed rolling in front of burning materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ghosting in the context of fire events?

    <p>A hostile fire event characterized by intermittent ignition of small pockets of smoke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the needed fire flow for a single-story dwelling calculated?

    <p>Fire flow = length x width ÷ 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is fire flow for multistory structures determined?

    <p>Based on the area represented by the number of floors actually burning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the incident action plan designed for?

    <p>Specific time frames during response and recovery phases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what format are incident objectives written?

    <p>S.M.A.R.T. format: Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, and Timely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two basic methods of decision-making mentioned?

    <p>Classical and naturalistic, with naturalistic being recognition of signs based on knowledge and experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the mnemonic 'WALLACE WAS HOT' cover?

    <p>Basic areas of size-up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the seven basic strategies for incident commanders?

    <p>RESCUE, EXPOSURE, CONFINEMENT, EXTINGUISHMENT, OVERHAUL, VENTILATION, and SALVAGE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are initial responders primarily concerned with?

    <p>Rescue, exposures, confinement, and ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Crew Resource Management (CRM) used to optimize?

    <p>Human performance in emergency situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does offensive fire attack involve?

    <p>Placing a hose-line between civilians and the fire, with additional lines for protection and access to secondary exits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are transitional modes of fire attack?

    <p>Offensive/defensive and defensive/offensive approaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do engine company operations involve?

    <p>Locating the fire, confinement, extinguishment, water supply, and considering factors such as nozzles, line placement, protection of life, reaching the fire, and protection of search and rescue crews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are important tools for fire control?

    <p>Master streams, sprinkler systems, and standpipes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are standpipe systems classified?

    <p>Class 1 for full-scale firefighting, Class 2 for first-aid firefighting, and Class 3, which can be wet or dry and may have automatic, semi-automatic, or manual water supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym S.L.I.C.E.-R.S. stand for in the context of firefighting?

    <p>Size-up, Location, Isolation, Cool, Extinguish, Salvage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the acronym O-V.E.I.S. used for in firefighting?

    <p>Oriented-Vent-Enter-Isolate-Search</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three categories of incident priorities mentioned in the text?

    <p>Life Safety, Incident Stabilization, Property Conservation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the O-V.E.I.S. technique?

    <p>Conducting a primary search</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized in Chief Layman's fire-step process for analyzing emergency situations?

    <p>Consideration of facts, probabilities, situation assessment, and decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of conducting a 360-degree assessment of the structure in the event of a fire?

    <p>To identify safety hazards, fire extension, exposures, ingress and egress routes, and to secure utilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the distinct approaches to fire control mentioned in the text?

    <p>Offensive operations, Transitional attack, Defensive operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical range of refrigerant weight required for one-story self-service supermarkets?

    <p>3k-5k pounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the need of special firefighting tactics in lumberyards?

    <p>Highly combustible lumber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tactic is used to create pressure within the stairway to prevent fire extension?

    <p>Stairwell pressurization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four organizational principles around which fire departments are structured?

    <p>Unity of command, span of control, division of labor, and discipline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect is crucial in a firefighter's moral and ethical actions and reactions according to the provided text?

    <p>Integrity and honesty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the functions of management in fire departments according to the provided text?

    <p>Planning, organizing, leading, and controlling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of determining wind direction in high-rise buildings according to the provided text?

    <p>To predict fire spread</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the Fire Officer I level according to the provided text?

    <p>Supervising a single fire suppression unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the stages of a fire according to the provided text?

    <p>Ignition, growth, flashover, fully developed, and decay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most effective extinguishing system for commercial cooking fires?

    <p>Wet chemical hood suppression system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is flashover in the context of a fire?

    <p>The ignition of combustibles in an area heated by convection, radiation, or both</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the incident action plan designed for?

    <p>Specific time frames during response and recovery phases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating fire flow for a multistory structure?

    <p>Based on the area represented by the number of floors actually burning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is rollover in the context of a fire?

    <p>The fire or flame front observed rolling in front of burning materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of conducting a 360-degree assessment of the structure in the event of a fire?

    <p>To assess the overall situation and identify potential hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the need of special firefighting tactics in lumberyards?

    <p>Presence of highly flammable materials and large open spaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the distinct approaches to fire control mentioned in the text?

    <p>Offensive operations, Transitional attack, Defensive operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does offensive fire attack involve?

    <p>Aggressively entering the fire area to extinguish the fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three categories of incident priorities mentioned in the text?

    <p>Life Safety, Incident Stabilization, Property Conservation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the first arriving rescue upon declaration of a 'Working Fire'?

    <p>Conducting a primary search</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Firefighting Incident Response and Tactics

    • Different departments and groups are notified in the event of a fire, including DFC, Command, Energin, Fire Inspector, CERT, FPL, and Support 80.
    • A 360-degree assessment of the structure is conducted to identify safety hazards, fire extension, exposures, ingress and egress routes, and to secure utilities.
    • Pre-entry considerations include constant communication, checking partner's gear, and having necessary equipment such as irons, rope, pike pole, TIC, Water Can, and light.
    • Incident priorities are categorized into Life Safety, Incident Stabilization, and Property Conservation, with specific tactics and strategies outlined for each priority.
    • S.L.I.C.E.-R.S. is an acronym used for strategic goals on the fire ground, emphasizing size-up, location, isolation, cool, extinguish, and salvage.
    • Chief Layman presented a fire-step process for analyzing emergency situations, including the consideration of facts, probabilities, situation assessment, and decision-making.
    • Offensive operations, transitional attack, and defensive operations are distinct approaches to fire control, each with specific characteristics and objectives.
    • Plan of operation involves developing a detailed plan, locating the fire, identifying and controlling the flow path, and coordinating ventilation with fire attack.
    • O-V.E.I.S. (Oriented-Vent-Enter-Isolate-Search) is a high-risk search technique used by the first arriving company officer to conduct a primary search.
    • The process of cooling the space from the safest location and fully extinguishing the fire, including conducting search and rescue operations if necessary, is outlined.
    • Understanding the behavior of fire as a chemical process involving fuel, oxygen, and heat, and the classes of fire, including Class A, B, C, and D, is crucial for effective firefighting.
    • Each class of fire requires specific extinguishing agents and techniques, such as water, foam, dry chemicals, carbon dioxide, and specialized extinguishers for combustible metals.

    Firefighting and Incident Command Summary

    • Class K fires involve cooking appliances using vegetable oils, animal oils, or fats and require special extinguishers.
    • The most effective extinguishing system for commercial cooking fires is a wet chemical hood suppression system.
    • Methods of heat transfer include conduction, convection, and radiation.
    • The stages of a fire include ignition, growth, flashover, fully developed, and decay.
    • Flashover is the ignition of combustibles in an area heated by convection, radiation, or both.
    • Rollover is the fire or flame front observed rolling in front of burning materials.
    • Ghosting is a hostile fire event characterized by intermittent ignition of small pockets of smoke.
    • The needed fire flow for a single-story dwelling is calculated using the formula: fire flow = length x width ÷3.
    • For multistory structures, fire flow is based on the area represented by the number of floors actually burning.
    • The incident action plan is designed for specific time frames during response and recovery phases.
    • Incident objectives are written in S.M.A.R.T. format: Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, and Timely.
    • There are two basic methods of decision-making: classical and naturalistic, with naturalistic being recognition of signs based on knowledge and experience.

    Firefighting Incident Response and Tactics

    • Different departments and groups are notified in the event of a fire, including DFC, Command, Energin, Fire Inspector, CERT, FPL, and Support 80.
    • A 360-degree assessment of the structure is conducted to identify safety hazards, fire extension, exposures, ingress and egress routes, and to secure utilities.
    • Pre-entry considerations include constant communication, checking partner's gear, and having necessary equipment such as irons, rope, pike pole, TIC, Water Can, and light.
    • Incident priorities are categorized into Life Safety, Incident Stabilization, and Property Conservation, with specific tactics and strategies outlined for each priority.
    • S.L.I.C.E.-R.S. is an acronym used for strategic goals on the fire ground, emphasizing size-up, location, isolation, cool, extinguish, and salvage.
    • Chief Layman presented a fire-step process for analyzing emergency situations, including the consideration of facts, probabilities, situation assessment, and decision-making.
    • Offensive operations, transitional attack, and defensive operations are distinct approaches to fire control, each with specific characteristics and objectives.
    • Plan of operation involves developing a detailed plan, locating the fire, identifying and controlling the flow path, and coordinating ventilation with fire attack.
    • O-V.E.I.S. (Oriented-Vent-Enter-Isolate-Search) is a high-risk search technique used by the first arriving company officer to conduct a primary search.
    • The process of cooling the space from the safest location and fully extinguishing the fire, including conducting search and rescue operations if necessary, is outlined.
    • Understanding the behavior of fire as a chemical process involving fuel, oxygen, and heat, and the classes of fire, including Class A, B, C, and D, is crucial for effective firefighting.
    • Each class of fire requires specific extinguishing agents and techniques, such as water, foam, dry chemicals, carbon dioxide, and specialized extinguishers for combustible metals.

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    Test your knowledge of firefighting incident response and tactics in this quiz. Explore topics such as incident priorities, strategic goals, operational approaches, fire behavior, classes of fire, and extinguishing agents. This quiz covers essential information for firefighters and emergency response personnel.

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