305 SOP Interior Structure Fire Fighting: 2 In / 2 Out Rule

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According to the procedure, what is the minimum number of fire protection personnel required before an interior fire attack can be made when the fire has progressed beyond the incipient stage?

3 fire protection personnel
2 fire protection personnel
5 fire protection personnel
4 fire protection personnel (correct)

What is the primary requirement for fire protection personnel located outside the IDLH atmosphere?

They must actively monitor the status of personnel inside the IDLH atmosphere
They must be equipped with appropriate retrieval equipment (correct)
They must remain in communication with personnel inside the IDLH atmosphere
They must have a complete set of protective clothing and SCBA readily accessible

What is the requirement for the two fire protection personnel entering the IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health) atmosphere?

They must remain within visual contact of each other at all times
They must remain in visual or voice contact with each other at all times (correct)
They must remain in radio contact with each other at all times
They must remain in voice contact with each other at all times

What is the requirement for one of the outside fire protection personnel regarding monitoring duties?

They must actively monitor the status of inside personnel and not be assigned other duties (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for the two fire protection personnel remaining outside the IDLH atmosphere?

They must remain located outside the IDLH atmosphere to perform rescue of the fire protection personnel inside the IDLH atmosphere (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for the second outside fire protection person regarding additional duties?

They can be assigned additional duties as long as they can perform rescue activities without jeopardizing safety (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an exception to the 2-in/2-out rule?

When there is an imminent life-threatening situation where immediate action could prevent the loss of life or serious injury (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for communication between outside and inside fire protection personnel?

They must remain in communication, including but not limited to radio (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for fire protection personnel engaged in interior structural fire fighting?

They must use self-contained breathing apparatus and be clothed in a complete set of protective clothing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement regarding the use of signal lines (ropes) for communication during interior fire fighting?

The use of signal lines is not permitted by the commission (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for outside fire protection personnel regarding protective equipment?

They must have a complete set of protective clothing and SCBA immediately accessible (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'IDLH atmosphere' refer to?

An atmosphere that is immediately dangerous to life or health (B) Signup and view all the answers

305 SOP Interior Structure Fire Fighting: 2 In / 2 Out Rule

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