Firefighting Terminology Quiz

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What is the primary responsibility of the EMS Captain?

In charge of medical operations and quality control of patient care (correct)

Provides fire suppression and Advanced Life Support

Coordinates trapped victim rescue

Coordinates resources by legal, agency, or delegated authority

What is the purpose of an Emergency Breathing Support System (EBSS)?

Coordinates trapped victim rescue

A 3-foot 'Buddy Breathing' hose on SCBA (correct)

Provides fire suppression and Advanced Life Support

Coordinates resources by legal, agency, or delegated authority

What does the term 'Clear Text' refer to in the context of radio communications?

Area outside hazard zones for vehicle staging and treatment areas

Radio communications using common terminology for clarity (correct)

Emergency response with lights and sirens

Quiet response without lights or sirens

What is the function of a Casualty Collection Point (CCP) at an incident site?

Geographic location for victim extraction, triage, and treatment Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Command Staff' refer to in incident management?

Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, and Liaison Officer reporting to Command Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a Company Officer in the West Palm Beach Fire Department?

Personnel performing tasks specific to the apparatus they are assigned Signup and view all the answers

In what section of the Fire Procedure would one find a brief summation of the document?

Purpose and Scope Signup and view all the answers

Where would one find tasks and instructions for first-on-scene responders in an operational procedure?

First Five Minutes Signup and view all the answers

In which section would one find resource deployment, operations, personnel, and apparatus information?

Procedures Signup and view all the answers

Where would one find best practice information about procedures?

Universal Practices Signup and view all the answers

Which section serves as an illustrated procedure guide for operational policies?

Decision tree Signup and view all the answers

Where would one find the label and procedure number for every procedure?

Procedures Signup and view all the answers

What does BNICE stand for?

Biological, Nuclear, Incendiary, Chemical, and Explosive materials threats to first responders Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an annunciator or fire alarm control panel?

It is a control station for an alarm system within a building Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'All Clear' indicate?

A search has been completed with no victims found Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Backup Passport' refer to?

A red, rigid plastic passport attached to the dash of the apparatus as an emergency backup or replacement Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a Battalion Chief?

The chief officer responsible for a given geographical area Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Area Command in incident management?

Expands the incident command function for large incidents Signup and view all the answers

What does the U.C.A.N. Report in Mayday situations include?

Unit designation, conditions, actions, and needs Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Move-Up' indicate?

A unit is available for a new first-due area Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the PASSPORT Accountability System?

To track personnel identity and status during an incident Signup and view all the answers

What does the Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) stand ready for?

Rescue efforts Signup and view all the answers

'Out-of-Service (OOS)' indicates what about a unit?

It is not operational Signup and view all the answers

'Loss Stopped' term used when what has ceased?

Damage from fire and suppression efforts Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Inner Circle Survey?

To determine number and condition of patients, hazards, vehicle stability, need for extrication, status of airbags, and if it is a hybrid vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Incident Safety Officer (ISO)?

To monitor and assess safety hazards or unsafe situations; report to Command. Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Exclusion zone (hot zone) located in HAZMAT incidents?

The area with contamination and potential for exposure to hazardous substances. Signup and view all the answers

What does IDLH stand for in firefighting terminology?

Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Initial Rapid Intervention Crew (IRIC) at an incident scene?

Two personnel who remain outside hazard area during initial stages; responsible for constant awareness of personnel in the hazard area, location, function, and time of entry. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Geographic Designation in describing buildings?

A system used to describe the orientation and exposure of buildings. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Geographic Designation: A system used to describe the orientation and exposure of buildings. Address side is labeled "A" and followed by "B", "C", and "D" in a clockwise manner. Used in strip malls or row houses when more than one exposure occupancy is affected.
Firefighting: Firefighters may be assigned to work in groups. Groups are established to divide incidents into functional areas or operations. Located between Branches and Resources in the Operations Section.
Hazardous Devices: Devices containing or suspected to contain substances that can cause an explosion or pose a fire threat. Hazardous materials that can explode or release extreme heat or fire.
Haz-Mat Assignments: Haz-Mat Assignments are requested/dispatched when Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) incidents are reported. E-2, R-2, and HM-2 may be assigned for traffic control or additional absorbent.
HAZMAT Operational Zones: HAZMAT incidents have three operational zones. Exclusion zone (hot zone) is the area with contamination and potential for exposure to hazardous substances. Contamination Reduction Zone (warm zone) is the area where responders enter and exit the exclusion zone for decontamination. Support zone (cold zone) is the area free from contamination.
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH): An atmosphere that poses an immediate threat to life, causes irreversible adverse health effects, or impairs ability to escape.
Incident Hot Zones: For non-HAZMAT incidents, the area with hazards requiring scene safety practices.
Incident Action Plan (IAP): An oral or written plan containing overall strategy for managing an incident. It may include objectives, resources, and important information.
Incident Command/Commander (IC): The individual responsible for all incident activities, including development of strategies and tactics, and ordering and releasing resources.
Incident Command Post (ICP): The location where primary command functions are executed.
Incident Command System (ICS): A combination of facilities, personnel, procedures, and communication operating within a common organizational structure for managing assigned resources.
Incident Objectives: Specific, measurable, attainable, results oriented, and timely statements of guidance and direction for managing incident.
Incident Safety Officer (ISO): Monitors and assesses safety hazards or unsafe situations; reports to Command.
Initial Rapid Intervention Crew (IRIC): Two personnel who remain outside hazard area during initial stages; responsible for constant awareness of personnel in the hazard area, location, function, and time of entry.
Inner Circle Survey: Function performed at a motor vehicle crash to determine number and condition of patients, hazards, vehicle stability, need for extrication, status of airbags, and if it is a hybrid vehicle.
Ladder/Truck Company: Companies that perform aerial ladder functions, carry specialized forcible entry equipment, and provide Advanced Life Support.
Landing Zone (LZ): A designated location for a helicopter to take off and land.
Limited Access Highway: A roadway with restricted or limited entry and exit points.
Lookout: A member tasked with paying attention to changing scene environments to provide warning and keep watch during times of civil disorder.

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