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What is the primary purpose of a primary search in a fire incident?
What is the primary purpose of a primary search in a fire incident?
- To conserve and preserve property
- To stabilize and control the incident
- To extinguish the fire as quickly as possible
- To verify the removal and/or safety of all occupants (correct)
What is the second priority in a fire incident?
What is the second priority in a fire incident?
- Stabilization and control of the incident (correct)
- Conservation and preservation of property
- Extinguishing the fire completely
- Protection of lives
What should an officer do to achieve an objective in a fire incident?
What should an officer do to achieve an objective in a fire incident?
- Follow a sequential approach to activities
- Overlap and mix activities as necessary (correct)
- Initiate salvage operations before conducting a primary search
- Conduct a primary search without active fire control efforts
What is the purpose of the on-scene report, size-up, and tactical strategic decision making?
What is the purpose of the on-scene report, size-up, and tactical strategic decision making?
What should be considered when conducting a primary search?
What should be considered when conducting a primary search?
What is the importance of time in a primary search?
What is the importance of time in a primary search?
What is the report made by the search team after completing a primary search?
What is the report made by the search team after completing a primary search?
What is the first priority in a fire incident?
What is the first priority in a fire incident?
Which of the following is NOT a 'stop loss' activity that should be initiated by the Incident Commander (IC) after basic fire control has been achieved?
Which of the following is NOT a 'stop loss' activity that should be initiated by the Incident Commander (IC) after basic fire control has been achieved?
What is the primary focus of life safety in incident priorities?
What is the primary focus of life safety in incident priorities?
Which of the following actions falls under incident stabilization?
Which of the following actions falls under incident stabilization?
In what order are the basic incident priorities to be accomplished?
In what order are the basic incident priorities to be accomplished?
What is the main purpose of the incident management system in emergency situations?
What is the main purpose of the incident management system in emergency situations?
Which activity is associated with property conservation?
Which activity is associated with property conservation?
How many pages does the Incident Priorities document contain?
How many pages does the Incident Priorities document contain?
What is the significance of NIMS compliance in the guidelines?
What is the significance of NIMS compliance in the guidelines?
Which of the following is a goal of conducting a primary and secondary search?
Which of the following is a goal of conducting a primary and secondary search?
What is NOT considered when defining the offensive/defensive mode by the Incident Commander (IC)?
What is NOT considered when defining the offensive/defensive mode by the Incident Commander (IC)?
Which of the following is a key element of a basic offensive plan?
Which of the following is a key element of a basic offensive plan?
In a defensive firefighting strategy, what significantly determines the approach to fire control?
In a defensive firefighting strategy, what significantly determines the approach to fire control?
Which tactic should be avoided when determining fire control efforts?
Which tactic should be avoided when determining fire control efforts?
What indicates a shift to a totally defensive mode during firefighting?
What indicates a shift to a totally defensive mode during firefighting?
In the context of fire control, why is it important to evaluate the unburned portions of a structure?
In the context of fire control, why is it important to evaluate the unburned portions of a structure?
Which component is NOT part of the basic defensive plan?
Which component is NOT part of the basic defensive plan?
What should be the primary focus during the transition from offensive to defensive firefighting?
What should be the primary focus during the transition from offensive to defensive firefighting?
What is the primary focus during a secondary search?
What is the primary focus during a secondary search?
In what situation might a primary search become impossible?
In what situation might a primary search become impossible?
What strategic approach should be prioritized to support rescue efforts?
What strategic approach should be prioritized to support rescue efforts?
Which strategy relates to aggressively attacking the interior to combat a fire?
Which strategy relates to aggressively attacking the interior to combat a fire?
What is essential for a rescue operation when the primary search is incomplete?
What is essential for a rescue operation when the primary search is incomplete?
How should secondary means of rescue be utilized?
How should secondary means of rescue be utilized?
What should be the first command decision in a fire response operation?
What should be the first command decision in a fire response operation?
What does a defensive strategy prioritize in a fire control situation?
What does a defensive strategy prioritize in a fire control situation?
Study Notes
Incident Command (IC) Priorities
- The IC must define offensive/defensive mode based on:
- Fire extent
- Structural conditions
- Entry capability
- Resources
- Ventilation profile
- Rescue ability of occupants
Basic Offensive Plan
- First line fast, aggressive interior attack
- Provide support activities:
- Rescue
- Ventilation
- Ladders
- Do primary search
- Second line back-up first/additional lines
- Exposure protection
- Evaluate success and react
Basic Defensive Plan
- Evaluate fire spread; write-off lost property
- Identify key tactical positions
- Prioritize fire streams
- Provide for big, well-placed streams
- Surround and drown
Incident Priorities
- Life Safety: protect occupants, remove those who are threatened, treat the injured, and conduct primary and secondary searches
- Incident Stabilization: stabilize the emergency scene, stop fire spread, and bring fire under control
- Property Conservation: stop or reduce additional loss to property
Establishing Priorities
- Size-up of the incident:
- Identify the problem(s)
- Establish priority order
- Identify resources needed
- Establish a plan for resource utilization
Life Safety
- Primary search in all involved and exposed occupancies
- Primary search means quickly going through all affected areas/floors and verifying removal/safety of all occupants
- Time is critical in primary search; operations must be extended quickly during initial fire stages
- Secondary search: thorough search of all affected areas/floors, verifying removal/safety of all occupants
Incident Stabilization
- Critical command decision: offensive/defensive mode
- Offensive strategy: interior attack and related support to quickly bring fire under control
- Defensive strategy: exterior attack to reduce fire extension and bring fire under control
Property Conservation
- Utilize fire ground resources to reduce property loss to an absolute minimum
- Activities for effective property conservation:
- Evaluating damage to overall fire area
- Evaluating salvage value of various areas
- Committing companies to salvage functions
- Reducing hose lines from control functions to salvage functions
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This quiz covers the key factors in determining offensive or defensive mode in firefighting, as well as the basic plans and steps involved in each approach.
