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Who will assure that all members of the company are on the apparatus before departing the fire house?
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The Company Officer
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If a member of the company is not present, the company officer should.....
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Make a reasonable attempt to obtain the status of the member before responding to the alarm
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The Company Officer shall immediately notify who if responding without all personnel?
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The Battalion Chief
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During firefighting operations, the minimum required protective clothing will include?
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Helmet, bunker coat, bunker pants, sock hood, boots and gloves
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All emergency warning devices shall be active when?
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when leaving quarters, when approaching and intersection, or railway tracks and otherwise as frequently as public safety may require
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During late night hours, officers will
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use good judgement in using warning devices
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Driver Engineers will wear __________ and have bunker gear available on apparatus if necessary.
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steel toed safety shoes
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The Department on-call Fire Investigator will respond to all fire incidents involving....?
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A) Large Loss
B) Fire Fatality C) Undetermined, suspicious or incendiary cause |
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When any company is leaving its first alarm territory, the destination and reason shall be given to whom?
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the appropriate Battalion Chief
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If large amounts of debris need to be removed from a fire scene, the incident command shall contact who?
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Public Services
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The Respiratory Protection Standard- 29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926 is also referred to as?
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OSHA's 2 in/2 out rule
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The 2in/2out rule (OSHA) was adopted as of what date in the state of Florida?
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October 8th, 1998
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The OSHA 2 in/2 out rules states that?
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1) Atleast 2 FFs shall enter the IDLH and remain in visual or voice contact at all times
2) Atleast 2 FFs are located outside of the IDLH fully prepared to perform a rescue or give assistance 3) All FFs engaged in interior firefighting operations must use SCBAs |
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What is the exception to the OSHA 2 in/2 out rule?
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If an individual inside the building must be rescued immediately
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Good Samaritain exceptions must be submitted with a written report to?
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The Fire Chief
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When shall a rapid intervention crew be requested?
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at all incidents involving a prolonged hazard
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How many people should comprise a RIC team?
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Minimum 3 personnel
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In addition to fully gear, the RIC team must also make accessable the following equipment...
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medical equipment, stokes basket, spare SCBA and bottle, forcible entry tools, cutting tools, rope bags and lighting equipment
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If accessible, the RIC team should perform..?
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A quick 360 degree size up of the hazard area with special attention given to access and exits
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When is the RIC team deployed?
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1) Activation of radio emergency button
2) MAYDAY distress call 3) Uncontrolled PASS 4) or other notification of need for assistance |
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Upon the need for a RIC team, what should be declared by the IC?
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"emergency traffic only"
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What information should be obtained for RIC operations?
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1) Last reported location/condition of FF
2) His/her working time in structure 3) The nature of distress 4) Any special situations (extrication/entrapment) 5) The fireground safety officer shall oversee operations performed by RIC |
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If necessary, RIC communications should be?
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Switched to a seperate TAC channel
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Upon location of the downed/trapped FF, the RIC shall...
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1) Locate and shut off the PASS device
2) Ascertain air supply/make arrangements for continous air supply 3) Notify command of FF's specific location, surrounding conditions, air supply status, and type of rescue 4) Perform secondary survey |
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Upon removal of a distressed FF, what shall be done?
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A PAR
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Tools that use fluid as a source of power or drive?
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Hydraulics
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Tools that use air as a source of power or drive?
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Pneumatic
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A sheet of plastic sandwiched between two layers of glass; when broken, presents less danger from flying glass
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Laminated Glass
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Primary Survey (ABCDE and C Spine)
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Emergency Plan
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On a vehicle extrication, the officer of the first arriving unit should...
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A) Make an arrival report
B) Establish Command C) Set up a work zone where only properly protected personnel can be |
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Rescue personnel should be aware of hazards from?
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A) Oncoming traffic
B) Exposed Fuel C) Propane/CNG vehicles D) SRS E) Downed powerlines F) Shock-absorbing bumpers |
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On an extrication, all FFs must be in full protective clothing with eye protection and what else should be readied?
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A charged hoseline with foam capabilities
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Vehicle stabilization includes....
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A) Turn off ignition
B) Set parking brake C) Place transmission in park D) Chock tires E) Utilize cribbing |
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Before using a Hurst tool, you must?
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Stabilize the scene, vehicle and victim
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When removing a door hinge, you should clear an area..
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15 feet of equipment and personnel where door may fly
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The size up begins when?
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the alarm comes and and throughout the duration of the incident
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On vehicle fires, dispatch should provide the following information...
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A) Is there a confirmed need for rescue
B) Are people injured or burnt C) Fire involvment? |
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A booster tank of _______ gallons is usually sufficient for passenger vehicle fires.
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500
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For a vehicle fire, apparatus must be parked where?
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Atleast 75 feet from fire vehicle
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During a scene survey for a vehicle fire.....
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1) stay about 25 feet away from the vehicle
2) Use a V pattern to get a 3 sided view |
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Arrival report for a vehicle fire should specify..
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1) Type of vehicle
2) Short description of situation 3) What initial action is being taken 4) Whether the company can handle unaided |
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During the quick scene tour/survey, the company officer should establish a need for?
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1) Rescue
2) Crowd Control 3) Exposure protection |
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Important rescue points to remember
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1) Rescue is FIRST priority
2) We rescue victims, not bodies 3) The FD's function is to improve conditions and minimize further injury |
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If extrication is needed at a vehicle fire, what action should be taken?
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Deploy a second hoseline
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Exposure protection criteria
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1) the minimum hose size should be 1 1/2" but more may be needed
2) Water should be placed directly on the exposure 3) If a vehicle is inside, or threatens a building, advise dispatch to send a structure fire response |
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In all but the smallest fires, the fire should be knocked down before?
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Opening the hood
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How far away should you be when extinguishing a fire through the radiator?
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about 20 feet away
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What degree fog stream can be utilized once the fire has been knocked down?
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30-60 degree fog stream
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Considerations for water reactive fires...
ex. magnesium |
1) Class D extinguisher
2) Dry sand 3) If fire cannot be left to burn out, use large amounts of water from a distance with a 2 1/2" line |
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Overhaul tactics for vehicle fires include?
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A) Disconnect battery
B) Cool fuel tank C) Cool shock absorbing bumper mounts, etc. |
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What is the percentage of total vehicle loss fires that are arson?
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Over 50%
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Upon recognizing the need for investigation and with approval from the district BC, the company officer shall
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have Dispatch respond PD and the on-call investigator
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The fire company shall remain on scene until...
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arrival and release by the investigator
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Even though a PD unit arrives, the fire company must still not leave the scene as the courts may recognize the validity of the evidence chain...
True or false |
True
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Methods and proceedures which further reduce fire, water and smoke damage during and after fires
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Salvage
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Searching for and extinguishing hidden or remaining fires, placing the building and its contents in a safe condition, determining cause
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Overhaul
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The most valuable asset for Salvage and Overhaul is?
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The owner/manager of the property
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This call shall recieve the highest communication priority from dispatch
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Mayday
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Term used when a FD member encounters an immediately perilous situation, such as downed, lost or trapped
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Mayday
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Anytime a Mayday request is initiated, what is also required?
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A Par
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Mayday parameters include?
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1) Collapse of roof or floor
2) FF lost or trapped 3) Flashover 4) Discovery of another downed FF 5) Separated from crew and low on air 6) Tangled, pinned or stuck with low air pressure alarm 7) Tangled, pinned or stuck and unable to self-extricate within 60 seconds 8) Change in fire conditions that causes inability to access known egress 9) Low air alarm and there is no exit within 60 seconds or FF is not on a hoseline of 200 FT or less 10) FF Judgement |
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Lead PIO
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Lead PIO is a member of the command staff
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Assistant PIO
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assists lead PIO with duties
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The central location where public information staff from multiple agencies work together on the same project task or are involved in incident management
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Joint Information Center
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A mass broadcast FAX system, internet, and telephone paging system used by the PIO for notifying of in-progess emergency incidents
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Media Notification System
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Who shall approve the information released to the news media pertaining to an incident?
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The Incident Commander
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Who shall be notified for all significant and unique events/incidents?
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The PIO
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The department shall refer all requests for public information from the news media to?
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The PIO or Incident Commander
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The only person authorized to release names of victims and/or department personnel to the news media
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The PIO with approval of the IC
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In the event of a fire or hazmat release, only what information should be given out?
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Gender and approximate age; victims names will be released by the Medical Examiner
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The cause of a fire shall not be release to the media without the approval of the lead fire investigator or IC, if the cause is unknown, the incident shall be deemed?
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Under Investigation
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Who determines the estimated loss amount?
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Lead Investigator or IC
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For criminal incidents other than arson, requests for information from the media should be directed to?
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The representative of the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction
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The communications center may release which information to the media?
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1) Type and Nature of call received
2) Location or address of the incident 3) Current action being taken by public safety agencies |
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The IC, communications center or department should make the following information available
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1) Type and nature of call recieved
2) Location/Address 3) Caller ID 4) Times related to call 5) Name of occupants/owner 6) Type/size of structure 7) Damage estimate 8) Cause of incident 9) Current action being taken by public safety 10) Casualty(s) name, age, address and general extent of injuries |
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In situations where the hazardous material is unknown or possibly mixed, the media should be staged how far away?
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at least 1/2 mile from the event
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Residential Structures
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housing for one to four families in dwellings two stories or less
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Which dwellings compromise the vast majority of structure fires?
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Residential fires
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Residential units are primarily constructed of what?
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CBS = Concrete Block and Stucco, wood frame, composite materials or combination
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Two story homes commonly are made of?
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CBS on the first floor and wood frame on upper floors
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South Florida residential structure roofs are, with few exceptions, constructed of?
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Lightweight wood trusses with plywood or composite decking covered by a finish of ceramic/clay/concrete tile, asphalt, fiberglass shingles, or built up tar and gravel
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Wood trusses are engineered support structures made of?
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2" X 4" lumber gusset plates together to form a system designed to support the weight of the roof under normal conditions
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As a system, if one member fails, it is expected that?
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other parts may fail and the loss of the roofs structural integrity MUST be anticipated
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Gusset plates are held to the 2" X 4" trusses by?
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Multiple nail "stubs" of 1/8" penetrating the wood
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Upper floors (residential) are generally supported by?
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Lightweight parallel-cord, wood trusses with the same limitations and weakness of all truss systems
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Steel systems are susceptible to failure under _________ conditions.
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Fire
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_________________ are becoming more common in modern two-story, single family residential construction.
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Truss floor systems of steel bar joists supporting lightweight concrete
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Since the 1990s, what are required to be on the exterior of residences constructed?
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Electrical Shutoffs
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What should be shut off anytime there is significant fire involvement?
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Electrical Shutoffs
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The shutoff (electrical) may be located and turned off by?
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The crew performing the 360 or the RIT team
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_______ should be utilized to ensure that power has been adequately secured for personnel safety as directed by the IC.
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FPL
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The first arriving company officer should establish command and give a size up consisting of?
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1) Command name ID
2) Height and Dimensions 3) Type of construction 4) Occupancy Type 5) Exposures 6) Method of attack (offensive/defensive) |
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During a size up, attention should be given to the following?
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1) PD for traffic/crowd control
2) Designation of a working fire 3) Callout of an investigator 4) Ensure RIC assigned 5) Ensure Squad assigned 6) Contact utility provider 7) Special call apparatus/striking additional alarms 8) Admin page |
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Caution should be used with the application of __________ prior to assessing the potential fire extension.
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ventilation (PPV fans, hydraulic vent)
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The most critical action taken on the fire ground is?
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Water application
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What, during initial fireground operations will have the greatest impact upon the outcome of a fire?
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Expeditious application of the correct fire flow, in the proper form, to the correct location
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What are the tasks for the first arriving Engine on a residential fire?
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1) Establish Command
2) Stretch Initial attack line for fire attack 3) Force entry as needed 4) Search enroute to fire 5) Remove victims if found 6) Extinguish all visible fire 7) Assist with search for and extinguishment of fire extension |
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What is the primary function of the first arriving engine at a residential fire?
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Initial command and fire attack
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What are the tool assignments for the crew of the first arriving engine?
(Residential Fire) |
Officer: TIC, 6' hook, Hand light
D/E: Apparatus FF: Irons, Handlight |
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What are the responsibilities of the first arriving engine company officer on a residential fire?
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Assess scene, give size up, confirm initial assignments, assist w/forcible entry, back up nozzle person as needed, search enroute to fire, direct interior fire attack, vent fire room if not performed by OV
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What is the primary function of the second due engine at a residential fire?
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Water Supply
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What are the tasks for the second due engine company at a residential fire?
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1) Establish sustainable water supply. Notify command once established
2) Initiate Search if not already underway 3) Stretch back up hoseline 4) Vent fire room (if not already done) 5) Perform assignments directed by command (may be initial RIC) |
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After backing up the initial attack line, what is the second priority?
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Protect the interior stairwells of multiple story dwellings
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What are the tool assignments for the second due engine at a residential fire?
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Officer: TIC, 6' hook, Handlight
DE: Apparatus FF: Irons, Handlight |
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What are the responsibilities for the second arriving engine company's officer?
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Direct company in laying out supply hose line to supply initial attack engine, assure that the apparatus is not impeeding ingress/egress for arriving suppression aparatus.
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Prior to any other assignment being initiated, the second arriving company officer must?
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Visualize establishment of sustainable water supply to engine making the initial fire attack unless otherwise directed by IC
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As a consideration for the responding Chief officers, this unit shall respond Code-1 to every reported fire.
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Squad
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Upon confirmation of a working fire, the squad should?
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Step up it's response to Code 3
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What is the primary responsibility of the squad on a commercial or residential fire?
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Support/Rehab
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On highrise or multiple story fires, the IC should consider asking the Squad driver to?
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advance an airhose from the squad to refill bottles a few floors below the fire floor
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Remote refilling operations inside of a highrise should occur where?
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atleast 2 floors below the fire floor
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What is the primary function of the first arriving ladder company at the scene of a residential fire?
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Primary Search/OV
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What are the tasks of the first arriving ladder company on a residential fire?
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1) Position apparatus at or near the front of the fire building where the aerial device is accessible
2) Provide forcible entry as needed 3) Initiate primary search for fire location/victims, venting and checking for fire extension as appropriate 4) Secure utilities and perform outside ventilation 5) If report of victims is received, consider VES 6) Position ground ladders for second floor access and egress 7) Upon completion of search, following the knockdown, check for fire extension 8) Initiate salvage and overhaul (as soon as pracitical) 9) Perform assignments as directed by IC |
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What are the tool assignments for the first arriving ladder company?
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Officer: TIC, 6' hook, hand light
DE: Apparatus, 6' hook, halligan, handlight FF: Irons, handlight |
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What are the responsibilities of the company officer of the first arriving ladder company?
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Direct DE in positioning of apparatus; perform a 360, force entry as needed, initiate primary search, Make tactical decisions with regards to VES and venting during search
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What is the primary function of the first arriving rescue company on a residential fire?
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Medical Sector/assist in fire attack
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What are the tool assignments for the first arriving medical rescue on a residential fire?
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CC: Hook and handlight or medical equipment
FF: Irons and handlight or medical equipment |
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If the first arriving rescue is committed to firefighting operations, or upon declaration of a working fire, the IC should?
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Request a second rescue to become medical rehab
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What is the primary function of the first arriving Battalion Chief at a residential fire?
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Establish/assume command
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What is the tool assignment for the first arriving Battalion Chief?
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Helmet, Coat and hand light if needed
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What is the primary function of the second arriving Battalion Chief at a residential fire?
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Safety Officer
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Tool assignments for 2nd BC?
(Residential) |
Full PPE w/SCBA and handlight
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Who will assume the role of RIT OIC in the event of a RIT deployment?
(Residential) |
2nd Due Battalion Chief
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** Will Change 01/01/2012
What is the primary responsibility of EMS29 at a residential fire? |
Accountability/Medical Group
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** Will Change 01/01/2012
Tool assignment for EMS29? Residential Fire |
Helmet, Coat, SEMS base unit, Hand light
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What is the primary function of the Division Chief at a residential fire?
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Assist IC with command functions
*Unless second alarm or greater |
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Who must maintain awareness and responsibility for all emergency activities within the City of Fort Lauderdale and ensure adequate resources to respond to incidents are maintained?
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The On Duty Division Chief
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Tool assignment for DC2?
Residential |
Helmet, Coat, Hand light
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What is the responsibility of the 3rd due Battalion Chief?
Residential |
Perform functions assigned by IC
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Who must coordinate move ups and coverage within the city?
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The remaining available Chief Officer (3rd BC)
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Where shall Staff Chiefs and other additional personnel report to upon arrival?
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The Command Post
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What is generally the mode of operation at fires?
*Unless the fire has spread to a point of structural instability and/or unsurvivability for occupants |
Offensive Strategy (Mode)
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Due to inherent dangers of vacant/abandoned structures, a ______________ will be considered based on risk vs. benefit analysis.
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Defensive Strategy
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After beginning attack on the fire, an aggressive primary search will target.......
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The bedrooms, and means of egress to give any trapped occupants the greatest chance for survival.
(TIC will greatly enhance search effort) |
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Vacant/abandoned structures, are considered uninhabited; however, due to the possible presence of vagrants....
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A search must still be conducted , but with extra caution due to hazards presented by these occupancies
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Once located, confining the fire will be accomplished by stretching the initial hoseline via.......
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the most direct route that seperates the fire from any potentially trapped occupants
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Whenever possible, fire should be attacked from?
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The unburned side as not to spread fire to uninvolved areas
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In the case of fires on the upper floors, the hose team must?
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First rule out the possibility of fire present on the floor(s) below the one(s) to which they are proceeding
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Unless a separate hose team is successful in extinguishing the lower floor fire......
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no crew will proceed to an upper floor without first extinguishing fire on the lower floor
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Fires in residential structures are seldom beyond the control of?
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1-3 (1 3/4") attack lines, each flowing atleast 150 GPM
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The required attack hose lengths seldom exceed?
(Residential) and in feet |
200 feet
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When a structure has a firewall, what could allow fire to travel from one occupancy to another?
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poor worksmanship, illegal alterations and shared combustible surfaces
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Unless venting for life.....
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all ventilation must be coordinated with the fire attack
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Ventilation will be prioritized as follows....
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A) Room(s) with known life hazards
B) The fire room C) General smoke removal from the entire structure |
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Vertical ventilation in residential structures is?
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Rarely required
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What may be present in the attic?
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Cellulose Insulation
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Attic fires are best attacked by?
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aggressively pulling ceiling and extinguishing from below
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Homes with basements can usually be identified by?
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Living room windows that are much higher than normal
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