30 Questions
Which tactical consideration should be taken into account prior to initiating interior operations?
Transitional attack
What is the highest tactical priority during a structure fire?
Protection of life
What should firefighters be prepared to do during a structure fire at any time?
Perform search and rescue operations
What should the IC consider to improve the survivability of victims and firefighters during a structure fire?
Initiate fire suppression
What should be done if a transitional attack is chosen by the IC?
Determine if handline or master stream is needed
Which of the following is the primary purpose of overhaul operations during a fire incident?
To ensure the structure and its contents are in a safe condition
What should crews come prepared with when assigned to work on overhaul operations?
Salvage covers and hand tools
What should the Incident Commander consider when supporting the occupant during a fire incident?
B and C
What is the purpose of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) during overhaul operations?
To limit exposure to carcinogens and other toxins
Why is assisting the occupant during a fire incident considered an important task?
To maintain the organization's reputation
Which action is acceptable during transitional attack when operating at a structure fire incident?
Slow horizontal back and forth action
What must the IC ensure before firefighters move into the structure to complete the extinguishment process after using a master stream?
The bulk of the fire is knocked down
What must the IC consider when dealing with large single story structures?
Using multiple attack lines
What must the IC ensure when deciding to ventilate a structure?
All of the above
What must the company officer consider when given the assignment of exposure protection?
All of the above
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the first arriving engine company at a structure fire?
Stop short or pull past to leave room for aerial
What should the first arriving aerial apparatus consider when positioning the apparatus for aerial operations?
Scrub area, multiple sides of building access, aerial operations, aerial rescue
What should the first arriving chief officer do after conducting a size up of the incident and 360° assessment?
Establish electronic accountability
What is the preferred method for a transfer of command at an incident?
Face to face conversation between the person being relieved and the person now assuming IC
What should additional engine companies do at a structure fire?
Level one stage and prepare to provide a 5” supply line from a water supply directly into 1st in apparatus
Which personnel are responsible for knowing and complying with the procedure outlined in this guideline?
All Spring Fire Department personnel
What is the purpose of this guideline?
To provide guidance, knowledge, skills, abilities, and equipment to perform when operating at structure fire incidents.
When can deviations from this guideline be made?
When the IC determines a different course of action is needed to mitigate the incident.
What is the definition of bi-directional flow?
The movement of the products of combustion through an opening, categorized by the heat and smoke exiting from the upper portion of the opening and inward rushing air through the lower portion, below the neutral plane.
What is the purpose of operating in defensive mode?
To operate outside of the collapse zone due to unsafe interior operations.
According to the text, what is the definition of flow path?
The movement of heat and fire gases from an area of low pressure toward an area of high pressure through openings such as doors, windows, hallways, and roof openings.
What is the role of the Incident Commander (IC) in a fire incident?
To manage all incident operations and be responsible for the management of all incident operations.
What is the definition of the neutral plane?
The intersection of bi-directional flow, occurring at a door or window of a structure, where the products of combustion can be witnessed exiting through the top of the opening while fresh air entrains at the bottom.
What is the definition of a transitional attack?
Attack method where the first arriving unit determines an exterior knock down on the fire issuing from an opening will be needed to rapidly reduce the thermal threat in the interior of the structure, and cool the environment for occupants and firefighters.
What is the definition of ventilation?
The controlled and coordinated removal of heat and smoke from a structure, replacing the exhausting heated fire gases with fresh air.
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