Tulsa Fire Department Guidelines

Questions and Answers

Which of the following items is NOT part of the SAW CSS mnemonic for ongoing considerations during a fire incident?

Water Supply

Apparatus Placement

Rescue (correct)

Safety

In the RECEO sequence, which operation comes immediately after Exposure Protection?

Rescue

Extinguishment

Overhaul

Confinement: Extension/internal exposures (correct)

Which of the following operations is considered a floating item in the VSS section?

Salvage (Loss Control) (correct)

Water Supply

Command

Safety

What is the purpose of the SAW CSS mnemonic in fire service operations?

To assist with size-up and ongoing fire operations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following items is NOT included in the strategic and tactical considerations for structural incidents?

Assessment Signup and view all the answers

What factor is deemed critical during the primary search process?

Speed of completion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of the responsibilities of the Incident Commander (IC) during the primary search?

Transmit an 'all clear' message Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus during a secondary search?

Thoroughness of the search Signup and view all the answers

Which situation requires the Incident Commander to call for additional resources?

In cases involving multiple victims Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for transmitting the 'all clear' signal?

Supervisor in charge of the rescue function Signup and view all the answers

What should be taken into account when evaluating the manpower for rescue?

The number, location, and condition of victims Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding the teams performing primary and secondary searches?

Different companies should complete the secondary search Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between protection-in-place and evacuation during rescue planning?

The decision depends on the realistic ability to rescue victims Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when there are no indicators of a fire?

Transmit a report of 'all clear' if the fire is out. Signup and view all the answers

During smoke showing and working-fire situations, which operation is prioritized until the primary search is complete?

Fire control efforts. Signup and view all the answers

In the scenario of a fully involved fire, how should the Incident Commander approach victim recovery?

Conduct a secondary search as soon as fire control is achieved. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of priority in rescue operations when multiple victims are threatened?

Most severely threatened, largest number, remainder in fire area, those in exposed areas. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a rescue tactic?

Incident Command Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when primary search companies remove victims during rescue efforts?

The IC must assign other companies to cover the interior positions vacated. Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred method for removing victims in normal situations?

Employing normal means of interior egress whenever possible. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective tactic when the fire threatens normal avenues of escape?

Applying VES from strategic windows. Signup and view all the answers

What does the tactic of protecting in place aim to minimize during a rescue operation?

Congestion in hallways, stairs, and exits. Signup and view all the answers

When protecting in place, what is the requirement for crew assignments?

At least one company must remain with the occupants in the safe refuge. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first tactical priority that must be completed at every incident?

Life Safety Signup and view all the answers

Which benchmark indicates that Life Safety has been completed?

Primary search is all clear Signup and view all the answers

During which phase does the incident commander begin to overlap activities to meet benchmarks?

While addressing Tactical Priorities Signup and view all the answers

What is the final benchmark for Property Conservation?

Loss stopped Signup and view all the answers

What must be addressed first in a working structure fire?

Victim search and rescue Signup and view all the answers

Why must fire companies not solely rely on reports from occupants or spectators?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What action may be necessary while active fire control efforts are being extended?

Initiating salvage operations Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the benchmark for Incident Stabilization?

Fire under control Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Structural Incident Guidelines

Utilize the mnemonic SAW CSS RECEO VSS to guide fire operations.
Ongoing considerations during incidents: Size-Up, Apparatus Placement, Water Supply, Command, Strategy, Safety.
Sequence of operations includes Rescue, Exposure Protection, Confinement, Extinguishment, and Overhaul.
Ventilation, Salvage, and Support are additional tasks that can be performed as needed.

Tactical Priorities

Three standard tactical priorities must be completed in a specific order:
- Life Safety: Focus on ensuring firefighter safety, protecting occupants, and removing individuals at risk.
  - Completion benchmark: Primary search is all clear.
- Incident Stabilization: Activities aimed at stopping the fire's progress and bringing it under control.
  - Completion benchmark: Fire/situation is under control.
- Property Conservation: Efforts to minimize property loss and return the building to a safe condition.
  - Completion benchmark: Loss stopped (not radio-reported).

Rescue Considerations

Reports from occupants should not solely guide rescue operations; primary search is needed for victim verification.
Factors influencing rescue plans include the number, location, and condition of victims, as well as evacuation feasibility.
Effective primary search relies on rapid execution, while secondary search focuses on thoroughness.

Search Operations

Primary Search: Quick verification of occupant safety in affected areas. The IC coordinates assignments and ensures thorough reporting.
Secondary Search: Conducted post-fire control by different companies to ensure no victims remain in danger.

Fire Extent and Location

Evaluating fire location is key to determining rescue strategies.
If "Nothing Showing," confirm no threats and report "all clear."
In "Smoke Showing" scenarios, rescue efforts must be paired with fire control to facilitate primary search operations.
For "Fully Involved" situations, firefighting must occur quickly to enable a subsequent secondary search.

Rescue Priority and Tactics

Prioritize rescues by assessment: most threatened individuals, largest groups, remaining individuals in danger.
Rescue tactics include search, evacuation, shelter-in-place options, and ventilation.

Rescue Crew Management

Assign primary search goals in complex buildings to ensure thorough coverage.
When crews free victims, redeploy remaining personnel to cover vacated areas.
Effective hoseline placement is essential to secure escape routes and limit fire spread.
Use normal egress paths for victim removal; resort to aerial devices as needed.
In buildings with fire separations, employ protect-in-place tactics to streamline evacuations and resource allocation.
Maintain at least one company with occupants in designated safe areas during protective measures.

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Explore the strategic and tactical considerations outlined in Section 300 of the Tulsa Fire Department's emergency operating guidelines. This quiz focuses on structure fire guidelines and effective mnemonics to enhance fire operations. Test your knowledge on critical considerations for firefighting.