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What is the primary purpose of the Structural Firefighting Appendix to the Incident Response Policy?
To provide a framework for initial actions at reported structure fires
In what situations is the Structural Firefighting Appendix applicable?
To all MCFRS personnel during MCFRS activities and personnel from other organizations in Montgomery County
What aspects are crucial for successful fireground outcomes according to the text?
Exceptional teamwork and decisive action
What influences the MCFRS operational approach for structure fires as mentioned in the text?
Compartment fire behavior and changes in building materials
Which document serves as the foundation for the ideas outlined in the Structure Fire Appendix (SFA)?
The Incident Response Policy
Who determines the incident objectives during fireground operations?
The Incident Commander
What is the primary reason that firefighters and civilians are likely to suffer serious harm when rapid fire growth occurs?
They are caught in the flowpath of the fire
What is the key requirement for preventing rapid fire growth, according to the text?
Reducing the heat energy and removing oxygen
What is the primary objective of the fast water, coordinated ventilation approach used by MCFRS?
To improve survivability and reduce property loss
Why is effective smoke control a significant issue during a fire in a high-rise structure?
Smoke travels quickly through the vertical cores of the structure
What is the primary purpose of using positive pressure fans to create higher pressures in the stairwells during a high-rise fire?
To limit smoke travel and protect occupants and firefighters
How do the tactics used for compartment fires in rural areas differ from those used in urban areas?
The initial water supply is developed and expanded differently
What is the primary purpose of the stairwells in high-rise structures, according to the text?
To serve as an area of refuge for people during a fire
What is the potential consequence of using positive pressure to control smoke during a high-rise fire?
It can provide additional oxygen to the fire
What is the primary factor that determines the tactics used for a compartment fire, regardless of where it occurs?
The fast water, coordinated ventilation approach
What is the primary reason that rapid fire growth is difficult to predict, according to the text?
The exact timing and rate of fire growth is impossible to forecast
Which of the following is NOT a key requirement for the successful execution of the approach described in the text?
Individualistic work style
Which type of structure is the SFA (Standard Firefighting Approach) optimized for, according to the text?
The majority of structures in which fires occur
What is the main reason why fire operations are most effective when those working on the fireground engage cooperatively, according to the text?
To achieve mutually complementary effects
What is the initial step in structural firefighting operations?
Developing situational awareness (360-degree size-up)
What information is required to be included in the Initial On-scene Status Report (IOSR) by the first arriving Primary Unit Officer, according to the text?
Address confirmation, arrival side, number of stories, and occupancy type
What is the first arriving Primary Unit Officer required to do if they are not able to complete a 360-degree size-up, according to the text?
Announce by radio that they are not able to complete the size-up
What is the main purpose of limiting incident communications to critical incident needs once a 'working fire' is confirmed, according to the text?
To allow for the establishment of a stationary command post
What should an engine officer establishing tactical command consider doing at the earliest opportunity?
Passing command or establishing a stationary command post
What is the 'fast water, coordinated ventilation' approach to structure fires mentioned in the text?
A firefighting tactic that personnel must use according to policy
What is the response plan for a structure fire in a non-hydranted (rural) area?
Six engines, two aerial units, one rescue squad, three tankers, one EMS unit, and four command officers
What is the primary concern in the Safe Structural Firefighting Action (SFA) outlined in the text?
Continued survival of potentially trapped occupants
What is a key factor when conducting a fireground risk assessment according to the text?
Survivability judgments based on compartment conditions
What does being 'ventilation limited' mean in the context of structure fires?
The fire has insufficient oxygen to reach its full energy potential
What typically happens once a flowpath is created in a structure fire?
Rapid growth and potential hazard due to new oxygen supply
What is the main impact of fresh air entering a structure through a flowpath?
Supports combustion and potential rapid growth
In conducting a risk/benefit analysis during a fire, what must personnel prioritize first?
The continued survival of potentially trapped occupants
What factor heavily influences the dynamics and outcome of risk assessments in non-residential structure fires?
Size and configuration of the interior
What is the primary goal when personnel must assess risk and make judgments at a fire scene?
Ensure continued survival of potentially trapped occupants
'Survivability' in the context of fires is primarily a judgment about:
'Survivability' regarding how likely a person is to be alive given compartment conditions
'No two fires are exactly the same' implies which concept according to the text?
'No two fires are exactly the same' as they have some basic commonalities
Which of the following is NOT a type of search?
Exploratory search
Which of the following statements about the fast water, coordinated ventilation approach is correct?
It enhances the continued survival of occupants by providing additional time to search.
When are high-risk searches appropriate, according to the text?
When occupants are known to be trapped and personnel have made a reasonable effort to ensure the occupant status information is credible.
Which of the following is NOT a reason to prioritize a primary search over a secondary search?
The secondary search is conducted when it is possible to see in the compartments being searched.
What is the main purpose of a directed search, according to the text?
To search a specific area based on credible information that there is someone trapped in that area.
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a high-risk search?
The search must be conducted by the rescue squad, as they are tasked with ensuring a systematic search has been completed.
What is the main purpose of a secondary search, according to the text?
To search the structure after the fire is knocked down and it is possible to see in the compartments.
Which of the following is NOT a reason to prioritize a search?
The floor below the fire.
What is the main purpose of a primary search, according to the text?
To locate and remove occupants endangered by the fire.
What is the main requirement for a primary search or directed search?
The search must be protected by a charged hoseline whenever possible.
What is the typical position for the third due engine on Side Alpha of the affected structure B?
Position on Side Charlie or the side opposite the first due engine
What is the primary task for the second due engine in a rural assignment?
Pump tank water to the attack tanker
What is the primary water supply task for the fourth due engine?
Ensure adequate water supply for the third due engine
What is the primary task for the fifth due engine in terms of water supply operations?
Ensure that ALL existing water supply operations are functional
What is the primary task for the third due engine in terms of size-up?
Conduct size-up on Side Charlie
What is the primary task for the fifth due engine in terms of Rapid Intervention Company (RIC) operations?
Assume duties of the Rapid Intervention Company (RIC)
What is the primary water supply task for the third due engine in a rural assignment?
Pump the clappered siamese
What is the primary task for the second due engine in terms of supporting the initial attack?
Support the initial attack by ensuring the first line is in place with sufficient length and no kinks
What is the primary task for the third due engine in terms of hose line placement?
All of the above
What is the primary positioning task for the fourth due engine?
Position as necessary to complete the water supply mission without hindering placement of other apparatus
What is the primary purpose of continuously comparing the status of the fire, including smoke conditions, and the stability of the structure against the strategy, incident objectives, and tactics?
To ensure maximum effectiveness of the firefighting operations
What is the meaning of the phrase "the occupants are not accounted for"?
There is no information to suggest that all of the occupant(s) are out of the structure, and no information to suggest there are any occupants in the structure
According to the policy, where should fire suppression begin when the fire is primarily concentrated on the outside of a structure?
On the outside of the structure
What is the general guideline for the number of attack lines that should be stretched through any one opening?
Two attack lines should be stretched through any one opening
What is the primary consideration for crews descending stairs to attack a basement fire?
To be prepared to relocate to another position if they encounter flame over, high heat, or fire along the entry path
What is the primary purpose of conducting a search of the structure whenever an interior fire attack operation is supported by the risk assessment?
To determine the occupant status of the structure
What is the recommended action for an engine company that arrives before special services at a structure fire?
Force entry into the structure
What is the recommended approach for initiating an interior attack on a basement fire when there is no exterior basement entrance?
Use any available exterior opening, such as windows, to darken the fire prior to any interior operation
What is the recommended guideline for the use of backup attack lines during an interior fire attack?
Backup lines should be charged, regardless of the status of the supply line
What is the recommended approach for conducting roof operations during a structure fire?
Roof operations should not occur directly above uncontrolled fires
What is the primary task of the second due truck company regarding ventilation?
Coordinate ventilation with the initial interior attack line and refrain from creating additional openings until water is on the fire.
What is the primary task of the first due truck company regarding rescues and egress?
Initiate obvious rescues for people in immediate danger visible from the exterior, assist with forcible entry, and ensure ladders and removal of security bars for egress.
What is the primary task of the second due truck company once exterior duties are completed?
Support interior operations on the fire floor by conducting searches, checking for extension, confining extension, and reporting conditions.
What is the primary task of the second due truck company regarding egress and impediments?
Ensure ladders are placed for egress and remove security bars and other impediments to egress.
What is the primary positioning task for the second due truck company?
Position opposite the first truck company, typically on Side Charlie.
What is the primary task of the first due truck company regarding interior operations?
Support interior operations on the fire floor by conducting searches, checking for extension, confining extension, and reporting conditions.
What is the primary responsibility of the third due truck at a high-rise incident?
Pressurize all remaining stairwells and develop a ventilation plan
What is the primary task of the rescue squad at a structure fire?
Ensure systematic completion of searches in unsearched areas
Which of the following is NOT a required tool or equipment for crew members operating inside a structure fire?
$5 \times 10^6$ BTU/hr flare
What is the primary task of the first tanker at a structure fire?
Connect supply lines and supply the first due engine
Which of the following is NOT a task for EMS units at a structure fire?
Conduct primary searches in unsearched areas
What is the recommended guideline for the number of attack lines that should be stretched through any one opening during an interior fire attack?
The guideline is not specified in the text
What is the primary factor that determines the tactics used for a compartment fire, regardless of whether it occurs in an urban or rural area?
The stage of the fire upon arrival
What is the primary task of the second tanker at a structure fire?
Supply water via the clappered siamese connection
Which of the following is NOT a task for engine crews assigned to check for extension, protect exposures, or check exposures during a structure fire?
Conduct primary searches in unsearched areas
What is the primary task of the third due engine in terms of supporting interior operations, according to the text?
Conduct interior searches behind the hoseline
Test your knowledge on the purpose, applicability, and background of the Structural Firefighting Appendix to the Incident Response Policy. Understand the framework for the initial operational thought processes and actions of fire/rescue personnel at reported structure fires.
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