TB Fires 8 Flashcards
4.2C
On arrival the officer in command has to asses what, and what info
Will he use to make this assessment?
The potential for a secondary collision, this will be determined by:
Traffic flow: the volume and speed of the moving traffic on the highway or
street. The greatest danger of secondary collision occurs during periods
of light to moderate traffic volume with the usual accompanying high speed.
During this type of traffic flow we can expect speeds of 70 mph or more,
despite posted speeds of 50 mph on express highways.
• Visibility of roadway: Weather conditions, topographical layout, curves and
hills, buildings, overpasses, shrubbery and trees as well as smoke from the fire
all affect the ability of oncoming drivers to perceive a dangerous condition in
the roadway ahead in time for them to take proper and timely evasive action.
4.2B
Who will determine what lanes will be closed at a highway
Operation?
The IC and the ranking police officer
5.2 the existing dispatch policy for the enhanced highway
response is what?
one engine and one ladder from each direction and a Battalion Chief
T/F
A ladder company shall remain on the scene to divert or block
oncoming traffic for the duration of both fire and EMS operations.
High Visibility Safety Vests shall be donned as per Section 7.
True
7.1.1 Exemptions from wearing high visibility safety vests are for members directly
involved and in the immediate vicinity of firefighting, hazardous material
mitigation, or technical rescue. Can be found in all but which choice?
A. Members operating with donned bunker gear and SCBA working in close
proximity to a source of heat during fire suppression.
B. Members operating with donned hazardous material personal protective
equipment.
C. Members operating with donned technical rescue PPE and/or equipment for a
technical rescue incident.
D. Member inside the car stabilizing the patient
D. Is incorrect not stated at all
T/F
7.1.2 Once members complete their activities in fire suppression,
hazardous materials mitigation, or technical rescue, or when
they leave the immediate vicinity of the incident, they are required
to don a high visibility safety vest.
True
9.1E when it is necessary to stop the flow of traffic
What has to be done?
Where it is necessary to stop the flow of traffic, the dispatcher s
hall be notified to relay the information to the Police Department.
11.1 Operational considerations for extinguishment of a vehicle fire
Include all but which choice?
A Apparatus shall be properly placed. Both the apparatus and the motor
vehicle should be chocked. Be aware autos can start and proceed under
their own power.
B Full personal protective equipment (PPE).
C Only minimum members in danger area.
D Approach vehicle from the sides and upwind if possible.
E Position line between the motor vehicle and exposures.
F For a fire in the engine compartment, where the hood is difficult to open,
pry up the side of the hood and operate stream through this opening.
Do not attempt to operate through the front grill unless it is a van
G Cool hydraulic bumpers, tires or gas tanks in vicinity of the fire. Some foreign
vehicles have gas tanks in the front. (See reference 1)
H Use a coarse spray stream when magnesium parts are on fire.
I When victims are trapped in the vehicle, use a fog stream to drive the fire away
from victim.
F. Is incorrect we don’t operate in the grill of a van
any more
11.6 when dealing with a hybrid vehicle there are many things to
remember to be able to operate safely, from the list below choose
The one that is most correct.
A. avoid being in the path of a moving vehicle do not approach from
the front or rear until the vehicle has been disabled.
B. NEVER cut any high voltage cables, on most vehicles these
cables are Orange but some are blue
C. All hybrid batteries have a safety switch or disconnect
mechanism to disconnect the battery from the vehicle’s electrical
system
D. Many hybrid vehicles use a keyless start system. Make sure
the ignition is OFF and the key or key fob is at least 15 feet away
from the vehicle.
E. All are correct
E. all are correct
