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Because a precincident plan identifies potentially ________ situations before an emergency occurs, fire fighters can be made______ of hidden dangers and prepare
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hazardous
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Preincident planning is performed under the direction of an _______
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officer
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The preincident plan is intended to help the ___ make informed decisions when an emergency incident occurs at the locations
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The objective of a _________ is to make valuable information available quickly that other wise would not be readily evident or easily determined
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preincident plan
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The use of ______ has grteatly enhanced the ability of fire departments to capture, store, organize, update, and quickly retrieve preincident planning information.
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computers
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Before this technlology became widely available, preincident information was often limited by the need to carry _________ information in fire apparatus command vehicles
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hard-copy
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The most critical information, such as ______ location and life hazards.
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hydrant location
life hazards |
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A preincident plan usually include one or more diagrams that show details such as the ________ locatjions and arrangement access routes, entry points, _______, and _____ location or alternative water supplies
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building location
access routes entry points exposures hydrant locations |
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In addition, the location and nature of any special _______ should be highlighted on the ________
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hazards
highlighted |
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Information about the actual building should include its _________ and overall ______, type of ________, the nature of the occupancy, and the type of contents in different areas of the building
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height
dimensions construction |
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Additional information should include interior ____ plans, stairway and _____ locations, ______ locations, and information about built-in______
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floor plans
stairway elevator locations utility shut-off locations built-in fire protections systems |
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large fire or ________ ( a large fire involving multiple structures)
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conflagration
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The information that goes into a preincident plan is gathered during a ____________
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precindent survey
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preincident survey is usually completed by one of the crews that would ____ to an _____ incident at the ______
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respond
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preincident plan is stored on paper,______ should be made and distributed to all of the _______ and ______ officers who would respond to the location
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copies
companies command officers |
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The plans should be kept in ______ or in a _______ on each ______
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binders
filing system vehicle |
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A preincident survey should be conducted with the knowledge and cooperation of the property ______ or occupant
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owner
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The preincident survey is conducted in a _______ fashion, following a ______ format
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systematic
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Begin with the _______ of the building, gathering all of the necessary information about the building's _____ location, external features, and _____ point
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outside of the building
geographic location external features access point |
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A good, systematic approach starts at the ____ and works down through the _____
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roof
building |
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If the property is _____ and complicated, it may be neccessary to make more than one ____ to ensure that all the required information is obtained and ______ accurately
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visit recorded |
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The fire fighters conducting the _____ should prepare ______ or drawings to show hte building _____ and the location of important features such as _____
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survey
sketches layout exit |
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Some departments use ________________ to create and store these diagrams; these systems have the advantage of creating graphics more ______ and accurately than is possible with _______
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computer-assisted graphic software
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Many fire departments also use _______ to record information during the survey
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digital cameras
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Building _____ and _____ information is particularly important during the _____ phase of an emergency incident
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layout and access
response |
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An alternate route should also be identified if the primary route requires crossing __________, _______, or other potentially blocked ____
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railroad tracks
drawbridges routes |
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_______ and _______________ for sprinkler and standpipe systems should always be identified
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hydrants
fire department connections |
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_____ should clearly indicate points at which ________, or other barriers block acess to parts of a building
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Diagrams
gates fence |
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The precincident survey should also note whether the _______ makes one or more sides of a building inaccesible to fire ____ or if an underground parking area will not support the _______apparatus
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topography
apparatus weight |
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Is there a LOCKBOX containing KEYS to the building-----are KEY CODES needed to gain acces-----Does building have security gaurds?
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Is a KEY HOLDER available to respond to the alarm----Where is the fire alarm annunciator
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Access to the Interior of the Building
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________ is an important factor to identify in the preincident survey
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Building Construction
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In many cases, the lightweight components are located in ____ spaces or _____ above ceiling and are not readily visible
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void spaces
concealed |
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You should consider doing a special preincident survey for buildings undergoing substantial remodeling during the ___________
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construction phase
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A _____ uses the principle of a ______ to build a structure that can support a great deal of weight
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truss
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Remodeling can remove some of the origninal, built-in ______ and create new hazards
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fire protection
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If you can conduct the preincident surey during construction or remodeling, you will be able to see the construction from the _________
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inside out
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The second major consideration during size-up--- and hence during a preincident survey is the __________ and __________
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occupancy and building use
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Theatres, auditoriums, and churches Arenas and stadium
Convention centers |
and meeting halls Bars and restaurant
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Public Assembly
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Hospitals and nursing homes
Schools |
Institutional
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Retail stores
Industrial factories Warehouses Parking Garage Offices |
Commercial
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precident plans should be checked and updated a _______ schedule.
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regular
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A building's current occupancy information mujst always be determined during a _______
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precident survey
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A preincident survey should identify any potential ______ for the property that is being evaluated. It should take into account the ____, ____, and ______
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exposures
size construction fire load |
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The ________ should determine whether the building has a sprinkler system and which parts of the ______ that system covers
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preincident survey
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Note the location of the ____ that control water flow to diferent sections of the system. Normally, these valves are found in the _____ position
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valves
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In addition to the control valves, sprinkler systems should have a ______________ outside the building
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fire department connection
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The location of the ___________, as well as the locations of the ______ on each floor, should be clearly marked on the preincident survey
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fire department connection
outlets |
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In a large building the area or floor levels served by each connection should be carefully ___ on the preincident plan and ____ at the connection
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noted
labeled |
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The preincident survey should identify which type of _______, where the ________ is located, and whether the system is ________
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system is installed
annunciator panel remotely monitored |
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TO CONDUCT PREINCIDENT SURVEY
1 Schedule the survey in advance 2 Make contact with a responsible person 3 Identify hyourself by name, title, and department 4 Present a neat and professional image 5 Ensure that a representative accompanies you during the survey |
6 Take notes as needed,k and start OUTSIDE
7 Note the building location 8 Identify the building Construction 9 Identify the building Occupancy 10 Note any life HAZARDS |
11 Note ACCESS points to the interior of the building
12 Note the Utility shut-off location 13 Assess the apparatus 14 Note hydrant locations and/or alternative water supplies 15 Note VENTILATION concerns 16 REcord built-in fire detection and suppression systems 17 Sketch floor plans 18 Note the ELEVATOR and stairway location 19 REview exit plans and exit 20 Identify any special hazards and hazardous material 21 Note the building exposure 22 Anticipate hte type of incident expected 23 Identifhy andy special resources needed 24 Complete and file the preincident survey form |
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The water rate measured in _____________ or __________ can be calculated based on the building size, construction, contents and exposure
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gallons per minute
liters per minute |
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In m ost urban areas, the water supply will come from _____________
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municipal hydrants
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In some cases, it may be necessary to use hydrants that are supplied by different _________ of sufficient size to achieve the neded _________
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water mains
water flow |
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In areas without municipal water systems, water may have to be obtained from a ___________, such as a _____ or stream, or delivered by fire department _____
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static water supply
lake stream fire department tanker |
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When static water sources are used, the ________ must identify DRAFTING SITES
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preincident plan
drafting sites |
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It is also important to measure the ______ from the water source to the fire building to determine whether a __________ can be used and whether additional engines will be needed
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large diameter hose
additional engines |
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Finally, the preincident plan should _____ the operation that would be required to deliver water to the fire
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outline
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preincident plan must include sites for ____ the tankers and for discharging their loads must be _______
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filling
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The preincident plan should also identify how many tankers will be needed based on the _____________ the quanity of water each vehicle can transport, and the ______ it takes to empty and refill the vehicle
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distance they must travel
time |
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large industrial or commercial complex systems usually include _____ tanks or _____ as welll as fixed ________ to deliver the water under pressure
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storage tanks or reservoirs
fixedd fire pumps |
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If a _________ is available, its location, its capacity (in gallons per minute), and its ______ (electricity or a diesel engine) should be noted
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fixed fire pump
power source |
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Whereas some structures may have their utility shut-off outside on hte ______, other strutures may have their utility shut-offs inside in a ________
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top of a utility pole
basement closet |
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preincident plan should show hte ______ of high-voltage electricical line and equipment that could prove _______ to fire fighters
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location
dangerous |
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If electricity is supplied by underground cables, the shut-off may be located inside the _______ of a building or in an __________
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basement
underground vault |
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If ________ or _______ is stored on hte property, the preincident plan should show hte locations and note the ______ of each tank
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propane gas or fuel oil
capacity tank |
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Fire fighters who are conducting search and rescue operations will need to know where the _______ of a building are located as well as the location of ____
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occupants
exits |
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During the preincident survey, ________ should obtain the interior _____ for the building
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team members
floor plan |
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In large buildings, it may be necesary to plan for the useof _____ during search and rescue to prevent ________ in conditions of limited visibility
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ropes
disorientation |
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Locations where ______ entry may be required should be identified and marked on the site ______ and building ______
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diagrams
floor plan |
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Many buildings with sealed windows have controls that enable the fire department to set the _____ system to deliver ______ air to some areas and ______ smoke from other areas
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HVAC
outside exhaust |
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A high rise building is generally defined as a structure that is more than _____ feet high, which is usually six or seven stories
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75 feet high
six or seven stories |
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__________ are generally constructed of noncombustible materials and designed to confine a fire within a limited area
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Older high-rise buildings
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______ generally include automatic sprinklers,k smoke detection and alarm systems, emergency generators, elevator control systems, smoke control systems, and building control stations where all these systems are monitored and controlled
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Newer building
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Healthcare facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and ambulatory healthcare center require ____________
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special preincident planning
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The most challenging problem during an emergency incident at a healthcare facility is protecting __________
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nonambulatory patients
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A strategy in which the victims are protected from the fire without their relocation.
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Defends area, the preferred approach is o-in-place
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If it becomes necessary to move patient from a dangerous area, the preferred approach is often __________ moving patient to the same floor
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horizontal evacuation
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Preincident plans are usually prepared for __________ properties such as apartment complexes and condominiums
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multifamily residential
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Most fire departments do not prepare individual preincident plans for ___________ residential buildings, unles there are ________ factors, such as a dwelling with handicapped occupants
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one-and two-family
unusual risk |
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many fire departments will survey different neighborhoods making special note of _______, _______ and ____
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addresses
access routes hydrant locations |
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One of the most important reasons for developing ________ is to identify any _______ and to provide information that would be valuable during an _____ incident
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preincident
plan special hazards emergency |
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for special hazards if the information is not readily available, it may be necessary to contact ____ for advice or conduct further _____ before completing the preincident plan
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specialist
research |
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Many jurisdictions require businesses that store or use hazardous material to obtain a fire department _____. They may also require that __________ conduct special inspections
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permit
hazardous material specialists |
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If the quanity of hazardous materials on hand exceeds a specified limit, ____ and _____ regulations require a property owner to provide the local fire department with current inventories
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