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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Using standpipe systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern when dealing with smoke conditions in big box stores?

    <p>Cold smoke giving a false impression of the fire's extent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of roof construction in big box stores that makes it difficult for firefighters to locate support members?

    <p>Spray foam insulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of construction is typically used for the walls of big box stores?

    <p>Concrete tilt-up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a RIC crew in a big box store fire?

    <p>Maintain accountability of interior crews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the 360 procedure during an incident?

    <p>To gather information on fire and smoke conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is a part of the Incident Stabilization Priority?

    <p>Treating the injured and providing for safety of response personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern when dealing with post-incident control procedures?

    <p>Ensuring proper evaluation of risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of establishing an Incident Command Post (ICP)?

    <p>To centralize decision-making and coordination of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the first in officer during a fire incident?

    <p>Conducting a size-up using relevant elements and requesting additional alarms if smoke is visible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common hazard associated with center hall construction in commercial occupancies?

    <p>Rapid fire and smoke spread due to open interior stairways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Assigning unit to support sprinkler system depending on strategy declared</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of construction involves exterior masonry load-bearing walls and wood joist floors and roofs?

    <p>Type III Construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a building with multiple occupancies, where is the main entrance usually accessed from?

    <p>Common hallway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of construction has walls and roofs made of combustible materials, most commonly wood?

    <p>Type V Construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a 'U' shaped building like Sunnyside Glenn, where is the main entrance accessed from?

    <p>Common hallway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the policy outlined in the SOP manual for tactical operations in buildings with center hall construction?

    <p>To establish a standard method for FFD members to combat fires in center hall constructed buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of utilizing additional alarms if smoke is showing, as per the operational guideline?

    <p>To consider the possibility of a large scale fire outbreak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the first-in officer in combatting fires in buildings with center hall construction?

    <p>Organizing the overall incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main priority for first alarm companies when dealing with a fire in a garage?

    <p>Identifying the location of the fire through the roof type and construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of roof construction in big box stores that makes it difficult for firefighters to locate support members?

    <p>The use of lightweight materials for the roof</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Based on the survivability profile of the individuals inside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Personnel Accountability System?

    <p>To provide accurate member accountability at emergency scenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are the red passports brought to the Incident Command Post?

    <p>After receiving a tactical assignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the CO regarding passports when units or personnel are released from an incident?

    <p>The CO is responsible for retrieving both the black and red passports before leaving the incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended duration for hand washing with soap and warm water?

    <p>10 to 15 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should mouth-to-mouth resuscitation be performed according to the guidelines?

    <p>Only when bag-valve mask is not available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be worn by members performing wash-down tasks on public property?

    <p>Gloves, eye protection, and a face mask or particulate respirator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Receptacle Circuit Testers used by Fire Companies?

    <p>To verify the correct wiring of standard three-pronged electrical receptacles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the red, white, and yellow lenses on the Receptacle Circuit Tester indicate?

    <p>The usability of the electrical receptacle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Receptacle Circuit Testers used by Fire Companies?

    <p>To verify the correct wiring of three-pronged electrical receptacles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered when plugging a Receptacle Circuit Tester into an outlet?

    <p>The presence of a proper ground in the outlet</p> Signup and view all the answers

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