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What is the primary purpose of this guide?
What is the primary purpose of this guide?
- To dictate the exact tactics for every structure fire
- To provide a generalized direction for structural firefighting strategy (correct)
- To promote personal safety above all else
- To provide a rigid framework for structural firefighting strategy
What is the expectation for personnel when responding to residential structure fires?
What is the expectation for personnel when responding to residential structure fires?
- To prioritize the safety of the general public above personal safety
- To prioritize personal safety above public safety
- To ignore personal safety and focus solely on extinguishing the fire
- To consider personal safety as well as the safety of the general public (correct)
When should bunker gear be donned?
When should bunker gear be donned?
- While the apparatus is in motion
- Never, as it is not necessary
- Prior to apparatus response, if possible (correct)
- After arriving at the scene
How should reports of 'Possible structure fire' be treated?
How should reports of 'Possible structure fire' be treated?
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Who is responsible for training personnel in the application of this guideline?
Who is responsible for training personnel in the application of this guideline?
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What should personnel wear when responding to structure fires?
What should personnel wear when responding to structure fires?
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Study Notes
Structural Firefighting Strategy and Tactics
- This guide provides a general direction for structural firefighting strategy, tactics, and other considerations to promote consistency, effectiveness, order, and safety.
Safety Considerations
- Personnel must prioritize personal safety and the safety of the general public when responding to and operating at residential structure fires.
- Full personal protective equipment (PPE) including SCBA must be worn in accordance with SOP Chapter-Personal Protective Equipment.
- Bunker gear should be donned prior to apparatus response if possible, but not while the apparatus is in motion and the individual is not wearing a seatbelt.
Response to Possible Structure Fires
- All reports of "Possible structure fire" will be considered as working structure fires until investigated by Fire Rescue personnel.
Training and Responsibility
- SJCFR officers are responsible for training their personnel in the application of this guideline.
- Personnel are expected to follow this guide in managing an event such as a structure fire, but company officers and/or incident command may require changes to strategy and tactics applications and order as needed.
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