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What is a critical step to take if access for vehicles does not exist at the rear of a building?
What is a critical step to take if access for vehicles does not exist at the rear of a building?
- Focus on the front of the building only
- Report to the Third Engine company
- Conduct a 360-degree survey (correct)
- Ignore the rear of the building
Which element is NOT considered in the Tactical Considerations of a building?
Which element is NOT considered in the Tactical Considerations of a building?
- Occupancy/Time of Day
- Size Objects on Roof
- Type of Roof Deck (correct)
- Number of occupied stories
In a BAG report regarding a fire, what does 'BAG' stand for?
In a BAG report regarding a fire, what does 'BAG' stand for?
- Building Area Graph
- Building Assessment Group
- Basic Assessment Guide
- Building, Fire Size, and Location (correct)
Which factor is important to consider when assessing the fire load of a building?
Which factor is important to consider when assessing the fire load of a building?
Why is reporting from the rear of a building particularly critical?
Why is reporting from the rear of a building particularly critical?
What is the Romeoville Fire Department's definition of a warehouse?
What is the Romeoville Fire Department's definition of a warehouse?
Which of the following should NOT be done while en-route to a warehouse fire?
Which of the following should NOT be done while en-route to a warehouse fire?
Upon arrival at a warehouse fire, what should the first arriving suppression and truck companies be responsible for?
Upon arrival at a warehouse fire, what should the first arriving suppression and truck companies be responsible for?
What information should be determined while en-route to a warehouse fire?
What information should be determined while en-route to a warehouse fire?
What should be announced upon arrival at a warehouse fire?
What should be announced upon arrival at a warehouse fire?
Who assumes command of the incident upon arrival?
Who assumes command of the incident upon arrival?
What unit is requested to respond upon transmission of the Box Alarm?
What unit is requested to respond upon transmission of the Box Alarm?
Why should caution be used when extending farther into the building?
Why should caution be used when extending farther into the building?
Who should be contacted according to the text?
Who should be contacted according to the text?
What role do support personnel assume upon arrival?
What role do support personnel assume upon arrival?
What is the recommended approach for establishing a backup line during an initial fire attack?
What is the recommended approach for establishing a backup line during an initial fire attack?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended action for firefighter safety in large structures?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended action for firefighter safety in large structures?
What is the recommended approach for controlling building systems during a fire?
What is the recommended approach for controlling building systems during a fire?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended action for controlling civilian traffic in the building?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended action for controlling civilian traffic in the building?
What is the recommended approach for managing the sprinkler system during a fire?
What is the recommended approach for managing the sprinkler system during a fire?
