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What is the primary tactical priority for first alarm companies when dealing with a fire in a garage?
What is the primary tactical priority for first alarm companies when dealing with a fire in a garage?
- Deploying one (1) attack line to the exterior of the garage
- Preventing fire extension into the residence (correct)
- Placing a minimum of two (2) hand lines into service
- Ensuring the safety of crewmembers performing interior search
What action should be prioritized when the officer determines that the fire has extended into the home during the size up process?
What action should be prioritized when the officer determines that the fire has extended into the home during the size up process?
- Placing a minimum of two (2) hand lines into service
- Advancing to the interior for search and overhaul operations
- Stretching an additional line to extinguish the garage from the exterior (correct)
- Opening the overhead garage door in conjunction with fire attack
Under what circumstances may entry be approved by the IC if the garage has been converted to living quarters and interior walls are present?
Under what circumstances may entry be approved by the IC if the garage has been converted to living quarters and interior walls are present?
- If the structural members are protected and not involved with fire (correct)
- For fires not involving the structure (e.g., vehicle fire inside the garage)
- To prevent extension into the residence using a master stream
- When the garage is determined to be structurally sound
What is the best way to hold fire in check while crews search for the seat of fire in these big box stores?
What is the best way to hold fire in check while crews search for the seat of fire in these big box stores?
What is the primary concern when dealing with smoke conditions in big box stores?
What is the primary concern when dealing with smoke conditions in big box stores?
What is a characteristic feature of roof construction in big box stores that makes it difficult for firefighters to locate support members?
What is a characteristic feature of roof construction in big box stores that makes it difficult for firefighters to locate support members?
What type of construction is typically used for the walls of big box stores?
What type of construction is typically used for the walls of big box stores?
What is the primary function of a RIC crew in a big box store fire?
What is the primary function of a RIC crew in a big box store fire?
What is the primary purpose of the 360 procedure during an incident?
What is the primary purpose of the 360 procedure during an incident?
Which action is a part of the Incident Stabilization Priority?
Which action is a part of the Incident Stabilization Priority?
What is the primary concern when dealing with post-incident control procedures?
What is the primary concern when dealing with post-incident control procedures?
What is the main purpose of establishing an Incident Command Post (ICP)?
What is the main purpose of establishing an Incident Command Post (ICP)?
What is the primary responsibility of the first in officer during a fire incident?
What is the primary responsibility of the first in officer during a fire incident?
What is a common hazard associated with center hall construction in commercial occupancies?
What is a common hazard associated with center hall construction in commercial occupancies?
What is the best way to hold fire in check while crews search for the seat of fire in a building with center hall construction?
What is the best way to hold fire in check while crews search for the seat of fire in a building with center hall construction?
What type of construction involves exterior masonry load-bearing walls and wood joist floors and roofs?
What type of construction involves exterior masonry load-bearing walls and wood joist floors and roofs?
In a building with multiple occupancies, where is the main entrance usually accessed from?
In a building with multiple occupancies, where is the main entrance usually accessed from?
What type of construction has walls and roofs made of combustible materials, most commonly wood?
What type of construction has walls and roofs made of combustible materials, most commonly wood?
In a 'U' shaped building like Sunnyside Glenn, where is the main entrance accessed from?
In a 'U' shaped building like Sunnyside Glenn, where is the main entrance accessed from?
What is the purpose of the policy outlined in the SOP manual for tactical operations in buildings with center hall construction?
What is the purpose of the policy outlined in the SOP manual for tactical operations in buildings with center hall construction?
What is the significance of utilizing additional alarms if smoke is showing, as per the operational guideline?
What is the significance of utilizing additional alarms if smoke is showing, as per the operational guideline?
What is the primary role of the first-in officer in combatting fires in buildings with center hall construction?
What is the primary role of the first-in officer in combatting fires in buildings with center hall construction?
What is the main priority for first alarm companies when dealing with a fire in a garage?
What is the main priority for first alarm companies when dealing with a fire in a garage?
What is a characteristic feature of roof construction in big box stores that makes it difficult for firefighters to locate support members?
What is a characteristic feature of roof construction in big box stores that makes it difficult for firefighters to locate support members?
Under what circumstances may entry be approved by the Incident Commander (IC) if the garage has been converted to living quarters and interior walls are present?
Under what circumstances may entry be approved by the Incident Commander (IC) if the garage has been converted to living quarters and interior walls are present?
What is the purpose of the Personnel Accountability System?
What is the purpose of the Personnel Accountability System?
When are the red passports brought to the Incident Command Post?
When are the red passports brought to the Incident Command Post?
What is the responsibility of the CO regarding passports when units or personnel are released from an incident?
What is the responsibility of the CO regarding passports when units or personnel are released from an incident?
What is the recommended duration for hand washing with soap and warm water?
What is the recommended duration for hand washing with soap and warm water?
When should mouth-to-mouth resuscitation be performed according to the guidelines?
When should mouth-to-mouth resuscitation be performed according to the guidelines?
What should be worn by members performing wash-down tasks on public property?
What should be worn by members performing wash-down tasks on public property?
What is the purpose of Receptacle Circuit Testers used by Fire Companies?
What is the purpose of Receptacle Circuit Testers used by Fire Companies?
What do the red, white, and yellow lenses on the Receptacle Circuit Tester indicate?
What do the red, white, and yellow lenses on the Receptacle Circuit Tester indicate?
What is the purpose of Receptacle Circuit Testers used by Fire Companies?
What is the purpose of Receptacle Circuit Testers used by Fire Companies?
What should be considered when plugging a Receptacle Circuit Tester into an outlet?
What should be considered when plugging a Receptacle Circuit Tester into an outlet?
