Firefighting Risk Management

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Which type of apartment facility does this Standard Operating Guideline (SOG) apply to?

Condominium

Garden style apartment (correct)

Townhouse

High-rise apartment

What is the responsibility of the Officer in Charge according to this SOG?

To operate elevated master streams

To educate personnel on hazards (correct)

To raise ladders

To operate nozzles

Which of the following is NOT listed as a hazard in Garden Style Apartments?

Open stairwells

Lack of suppression systems

Inward facing fronts and entrances (correct)

Possible common attic space

Which company function involves operating nozzles and pump hose lines?

Engine Company Signup and view all the answers

Which company function involves forcible entry and ventilation?

Ladder Company Signup and view all the answers

Which company function involves RIT (Rapid Intervention Team)?

Rescue Company Signup and view all the answers

Which chief officer function involves incident command and accountability?

Incident Command Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the first step in offensive fire attack?

Determine the structure is safe to enter Signup and view all the answers

What is the critical factor in a primary search according to the text?

Time Signup and view all the answers

When should ventilation be initiated according to the text?

When the fire is under control Signup and view all the answers

What should be the first priority in defensive operations according to the text?

Protection of exposures Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the second priority in defensive operations?

Knocking down the main body of fire Signup and view all the answers

When should rescue operations be planned according to the text?

When immediate rescue of trapped occupants is required Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the priority of rescue involving multiple victims?

The most severely threatened people Signup and view all the answers

Which type of strategy is aimed at completing a search and quickly bringing the fire under control?

Offensive Strategy Signup and view all the answers

What should the Incident Commander keep in mind when conducting roof operations?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which officer is responsible for forcible entry for the attack crew?

First Arriving Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended pump pressure for the extended hose lay?

80 PSI Signup and view all the answers

When should the Driver Engineer supply the extended line with water from the apparatus?

After the nozzle has the appropriate pressure and effective stream Signup and view all the answers

Which officer is responsible for taking command from the initial Incident Commander?

First Arriving Chief Officer Signup and view all the answers

What factors should the Incident Commander consider when evaluating fire ground strategy?

The building, structural integrity, fire load, and fire and/or smoke conditions Signup and view all the answers

During overhaul operations, the main objective is to

ensure the fire is completely extinguished Signup and view all the answers

When should salvage operations begin?

After the main body of the fire is out Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of salvage operations?

To reduce property loss Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after the fire is under control?

Overhaul operations Signup and view all the answers

When should overhaul operations occur?

After the fire is under control Signup and view all the answers

What should be shut down during salvage operations?

Fire streams that are not needed Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Incident Commander during salvage operations?

To direct personnel to property conservation activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the timing of salvage operations and property loss?

The earlier the salvage operations begin, the smaller the loss Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered during overhaul operations?

To preserve evidence for the fire investigation phase Signup and view all the answers