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Search all clear mean what?
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will indicate that a primary or secondary search has been completed and does not indicate if victims were found or not found.
Incident commander notifies communications by radio on the dispatch channel. Communications upon having a primary and secondary search all clear is to immediately repeat the incident's name, the type of search and search all clear to be transmitted on dispatch and incident tactical channel. |
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What is a Rapid Intervention Company (RIC)?
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A dedicated company of three or more firefighters who are assigned for rapid deployment to rescue firefighters.
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What is a Two out Team?
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A team of two firefighters present outside the IDLH atmosphere in the initial stage of a structural fire attack. it is required to be established prior to interior operations by the Entry Team in an IDLH atmosphere. The Two-Out Team must be properly equipped to initiate rescue.
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What are Back Draft warning signs?
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- Heavy dark smoke present due to abundance of unburned carbon particles.
- Smoke that appears very turbulent and boiling (pressurized). -color will change to a gray yellow when the back draft is imminent. -Windows and doors will probably be hot to the touch. -Little to no visible flame. -Any flame that is visible will have a pale yellow color. |
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How can you prevent Back Draft?
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Prompt and proper ventilation @ the highest practical point above the fire.
Ventilation must be accomplished before entry is made into the confined area. After ventilation apply narrow 30 degree fog to fire area. |
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What is an Incipient Fire?
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The initial or beginning stage of a fire which can be controlled by portable fire extinguishers, Class II standpipe, or small hose system without the need for protective clothing or SCBA.
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What is an IDLH environment?
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An atmosphere that poses an immediate threat to life, would cause irreversible adverse health effects, or would impair an individuals ability to escape from a dangerous atmosphere. Any structural fire beyond the incipient stage is considered to be an IDLH atmosphere by OSHA
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Entry Team (Two - In)
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A team of two or more firefighters who enter an IDLH environment to conduct firefighting operations.
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RECEO SVS stands for?
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Rescue
Exposure Protection Confinement Extinguishment Overhaul Search Ventilation Salvage |
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Working Structure Fire?
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Any structure fire that is beyond the incipient stage and requires the use of a 1 3/4" or larger attack hose line, and all the "Initial Response" companies will be committed to the incident.
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Two out may be suspended when _?
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If based on dispatch reports, scene reports and/or size up indicators,an imminent life-threatening situation exists where immediate rescue activities may prevent the loss of life or serious injury.
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Whenever IC sends an Entry team into an IDLH atmosphere without a two out team or RIC, the IC shall __?
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notify the communications center prior to entry. The Communications Center repeat the transmission so that all responding companies are aware of the situation.
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When shall Two In Two out be established?
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If based on dispatch reports, scene reports, and/or size up indicators NO IMMINENT.
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For fires confined to appliances and/or electrical units, which would not normally allow fire to spread, ___ is dispatched. EX: include fires in the interior of ovens, dishwashers, laundry equipment, motors, electrical boxes.
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1st due engine.
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For fires in structure where there is a possibility of spread before arrival of fire apparatus and/or where additional personnel may be needed for ventilation, salvage, and overhaul, a __ shall be dispatched.
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full structure assignment.
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For unknown fire in structures where insufficient information is obtained prior to dispatch, __ shall be dispatched. Ex: 911 hang ups, 911 calls from children, 911 calls with unresolved language barriers.
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A full structure assignemnt
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For the report of smoke odors in structure with no evidence of fire, __ shall be dispatched.
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1st due unit.
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For reported structure fires__ shall be dispatched.
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full structure assignment.
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For automobile, truck, motor home boat, and other contained vehicle fires that are NOT inside a structure or threatening a structure, __ shall be dispatched.
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1st due unit.
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Two out Team duties.
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At least one member of the two team shall be responsible for maintaining a constant awareness of the Entry Team operating in an IDLH atmosphere, their location, function, and time of entry.
One member of the Two Out Team is permitted to function in other roles, such as Safety Officer, Equipment Operator or incident Commander. However, the assigned task must be such nature that it can be abandoned without placing any other firefighter at additional risk if rescue or other assistance is needed. |
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Two Out Team should wear.
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Full PPE with SCBA and have appropriate rescue equipment (axe, halligan tool and rope bag).
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When Should R.I.C. be implemented?
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On all working structure fires as soon as practicable.
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What equipment should R.I.C. stage?
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-flathead axe
-halligan tool -bolt cutters -10lb. sledge hammer -Trauma scissors -wire cutters -chain saw -100 ft. 3/8 inch R.I.C. rope bag -TIC and spare battery (if availible) -spare SCBA, facepiece, and regulator (R.I.C. bag if available) -4 Door Chocks (sprinkler wedges) -any other equipment deemed necessary. |
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What are the four critical needs a trapped firefighter's hope for survival depend on?
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Air
Water A Radio Extrication AWARE |
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Standardized staging practices will help to__?
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- Prevent apparatus congestion at scene
- Allow the incident commander to assign resources in an orderly manner as needed -Ensure establishment of an appropriate water supply. -Optimize apparatus positioning -Provide for vicinity response when needed. |
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Level 1 staging?
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1. shall be optional for 1st alarm company
2. Shall be implemented by 1st officer when necessary to accomplish the objectives listed above. 3. Designated apparatus shall be positioned 1 block from the incident scene in the direction of travel or at the closest hydrant (as appropriate) to the incident scene in the direction of travel. 4. Typically no staging area is established and no staging area manager is assigned. |
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Level II staging?
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1. Shall be mandatory for greater alarm incidents unless IC or OPS section chief has directed all greater alarm units to respond directly to the scene.
2. IC, OPs, or the 1st unassigned resource arriving on the greater alarm shall establish and designate a staging area location. 3. Apparatus arriving on greater alarm shall respond directly to staging area, unless directed otherwise. |
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When attacking a garage fire, you __.
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Attack low through pedestrian door or side window using as much wall shielding as possible. Do not attack fire head on through the garage door.
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Staging Area Manager (STAM)
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1st unassigned resource arriving at or establishing a staging Area shall be STAM.
If the sole remaining resource leaves the staging area and there is no one to assume STAM duties, that resource shall inform IC or OPs that there are currently no resources @ staging. Next arriving unit assumes STAM duties. |
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Rules of Engagement for Sturctural Firefighting.
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Risk alot to protect savable lives.
Risk little to protect savable property. Risk nothing to protect life and property already lost. |
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Procedures for fires in sprinklered buildings?
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The primary objective of fire fighting OPs in sprinklered buildings is to support the sprinkler system.
The general plan of OPs is for the 1st due engine to investigate the fire, the 2nd due engine to support the sprinkler and truck to do routine truck job. |
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Procedures for fires in Sprinklered buildings (2nd due)?
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a. respond to water flow alarm
b. sends 1 person to control valve (PIV) and checks for open valve. c. If water flow alarm is sounding 1) makes hydrant lay LDH 2) from closest hydrant to sprinkler manifold 3) connects two 2 1/2 lines from engine to sprinkler manifold. 4) charges lines only upon command 5) pumps at 150# EP |
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Procedures for fire in sprinklered buildings (1st due)?
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a. locates cause of alarm
b. makes initial attack. c. checks for extent of fire. d. plugs sprinklers e. gives signal for shutting off water supply. f. restores system to service. g. assures notification of owner. |
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What are the causes of back draft?
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Oxygen deprived, super heated and pressurized fire gases.
- Fire in a closed room reduces O2 levels - when levels drop to 15% the fire changes from flame to smolder. -incomplete combustion is a result of the low o2 level and smolder. -Large amounts of smoke and CO is generated. -Should the o2 supply be increased suddenly the smoke, CO and other combustibles in the room will ignite with seemingly explosive rapidity. |
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Securing fire scene procedures.
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1. Cordon off emergency ops area.
2. Request PD assistance, if necessary. 3. Allow no one, except PD or Fire personnel in or near the emergency operations area. 4. Do not allow people to obtain or remove their own belongings. Unnecessary exposure to hazardous situations can result in injury. 5. Personnel belongings are to be brought to owners requesting them, only after permission is obtained from the Incident Commander or Fire Investigator. |
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The district maintains a list of commercial salvage contractors which provide what services?
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-window boarding
-bad weather cover up -electrical restoration -security patrol services. |
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When talking about apparatus placement, define key position?
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Position taken by companies whose apparatus is directly involved in fire operations.
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When talking about apparatus placement, define key position?
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Position taken by companies whose apparatus is directly involved in fire operations.
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What is a potential drawback of positive pressure ventilation?
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Good possibility of pushing smoke and fire into uninvolved areas of the building, extending fire that could endanger rescuers and occupants.
It also can introduce oxygen into a flammable atmosphere which may cause the fire to extend and abruptly increase in intensity and involvement. |
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When is commercial salvage assistance available?
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The contractors provide this service within response time of 1hour, 24hours a day. Contractors do not charge the citizen for services rendered. If insurance company refuses to pay, the contractor will absorb the cost of service.
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Key positions?
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Positions taken by companies whose apparatus is directly involved in fire operations.
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Support position?
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Positions taken by companies whose apparatus is providing equipment and/or personnel for companies in key positions.
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Stage position?
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Uncommitted companies temporarily positioned one block from the fire area in the direction of travel.
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What causes water damage?
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Due to excessive application time, inappropriate application site and/or inappropriate application method.
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When in rescue mode, all fire ground activity is to be directed towards __.
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Assisting the primary search.
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a primary search and secondary search includes both ___.
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searching inside and outside the structure.
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(T/F) The company that completed the primary search shall complete the secondary search.
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False- The secondary search shall be completed by a new crew to provide a fresh pair of eyes.
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Direction of fire attack should be from __.
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-Inside the structure to the outside.
-air intake to fire exhaust. -the uninvolved to the involved. |
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When using the bayonet nozzle, how long should you apply water for?
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apply water in blasts of 15-30 seconds and have a spotter evaluate the results.
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Piercing nozzle operation?
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-Locate the hottest point in the ceiling.
-Thrust the point of the piercing nozzle through the sheetrock at the hottest point. -Raise the nozzle tip as high as possible. -Open nozzle fully moving up and down approx 6 inches and leave nozzle open for a maximum of 10 seconds. |
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What is salvage?
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The operations which are required to protect buildings and contents from preventable damage due to water or other elements.
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What is Overhaul?
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The operation which are required to complete the extinguishment of remaining fire, prevent rekindling and to place the building in a safe condition.
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Define confinement?
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The operation which are required to prevent a fire from extending to uninvolved sections of a building.
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Define rescue?
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The operation required to remove human beings, pets or livestock from an involved structure or other hazardous situation to a place of safety.
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Define search?
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The process of looking throughout a structure to verify the removal and/or safety of all occupants. The search is also used to identify extent of fire spread potential and damage control needs.
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What companies have R.I.C. bags?
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Quints 1,6,12,22,83,84
BS 7 &88 E 70 |
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What is the 1st Alarm assignment on a High-rise/Mid-rise incident?
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3 Engines
1 Truck 1 BC |
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District High rise procedures are to be implemented in building ___ stories or higher.
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four
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What is the 1st in Engine companies assignment on a High-rise incident?
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a. report conditions
b. obtains equipment 1) portable radios 2) SCBA 3) spare SCBA 4) master key set 5) firefighter phone handset 6) axe 7) 100' of 1 3/4" line with wye c. establishes "IC" d. initiates fire and rescue operations |
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What is the 1st in Truck companies assignment of a High-rise incident?
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a. obtains equipment
1) portable radios 2) SCBA 3) spare SCBA cylinder 4) firefighter phone handset 5) elevator key (if elevator used) 6) forcible entry tool 7) power saw b. establishes "Logistics" 1) initiates "Stairway/Ground Support" 2) initiates "Lobby/Systems Control (if needed) |
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What is the 2nd in Engine companies assignment of a High-rise incident?
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a. Connects to sprinklers and/or standpipe (1 person hook up)
b. obtain mission from IC; normally the 1st in Company officer. c. obtain equipment 1) portable radios 2) SCBA 3) spare SCBA 4) master key set 5) firefighter phone handset 6) other equipment as specified by IC 7) axe d. provide support for fire and rescue operations |
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What is the 3rd in Engine companies assignment on a High-rise incident?
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a. Obtain mission from IC
b obtains equipment 1) portable radios 2) SCBA 3) spare SCBA 4) master key set 5) firefighter phone handset 6) other equipment as specified by IC 7) axe c. provide support for fire and rescue operations |
