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Question 1

_____, activity directed at limiting the spread of fire and extinguishing it, particularly as
performed by members of organizations (fire services or fire departments) trained for the
purpose. When it is possible, firefighters rescue persons endangered by the fire, if necessary,
before turning their full attention to putting it out.

Answer 1

Firefighting

Question 2

refers to fire suppression activities.

Answer 2

Firefighting operations

Question 3

• this activity involves developing and defining systematic course of actions that maybe performed in order to realize the objectives of fire protection:

Answer 3

PRE-FIRE PLANNING

Question 4

involves the process of establishing the SOP in case fire breaks out.

Answer 4

PRE-FIRE PLANNING

Question 5

• this is the process knowing the emergency situation.

Answer 5

EVALUATION – SIZE – UP

Question 6

It involves mental evaluation by the operation officer-in-charge to determine the appropriate course of action that provides the highest probability of success.

Answer 6

EVALUATION – SIZE – UP

Question 7

Evaluation of the situation:

Answer 7

a. Learn the facts of the situation – by answering the 5 Ws – 1H
b. Understand the probabilities of fatal behavior of fire
c. Know your own situation or capabilities – weaknesses and strengths: available manpower and equipment
d. Determine the specific course of action – entry or rescue

Question 8

– This the activity of transferring people, livestock, and property away from the burning area to minimize damage or destruction that the fire might incur in case it propagates to other adjacent buildings.

Answer 8

EVACUATION

Question 9

– This is the process of accessing the burning structure. Entry maybe done in a forcible manner

Answer 9

ENTRY

Question 10

Purposes of conducting forcible entry:

Answer 10

a. To provide access for fire fighters with equipment for fire extinguishments
b. To provide rescue
c. To aid in ventilation

Question 11

– This is the operation of removing (extricating), thus saving, people and other livestock from the burning building and other involved properties, conveying them to a secure
place

Answer 11

RESCUE

Question 12

– this is the activity of securing other buildings near the burning structure in order to prevent the fire from the extending to another building.

Answer 12

EXPOSURE

Question 13

– This is the activity of restricting the fire at the place (room) where it started

Answer 13

CONFINEMENT

Question 14

: the process of preventing fire from extending from another section or form one section to another section of the involved building.

Answer 14

CONFINEMENT

Question 15

– This the operation purposely conducted to displace toxic gases.

Answer 15

VENTILATION

Question 16

It includes the process of displacing the heated atmosphere within the involved building with normal air from outside atmosphere.

Answer 16

VENTILATION

Question 17

– The activity of protecting the properties from preventable damage other than the
fire.

Answer 17

SALVAGE

Question 18

SALVAGE – The steps are:

Answer 18

a) remove the material outside the burning area, and
b) protecting or cover the materials by using tarpaulins (cotton canvass treated with
water proofing).

Question 19

– This is the process of putting out the main body of fire by using the 4
general methods of fire extinguishments.

Answer 19

EXTINGUISHMENT

Question 20

To use a fire extinguisher, remember the acronym
PASS:

Answer 20

P - PULL safety pin from handle.
A - AIM nozzle at base of fire.
S - SQUEEZE the trigger handle
S - SWEEP from side to side

Question 21

– This is the complete and detailed check of the structure and all materials
therein to eliminate conditions that may cause re-flash

Answer 21

OVERHAUL

Question 22

involves complete extinguishments of sparks or smouldering (glowing) substances (embers) to prevent possibilities of re-ignition or rekindling.

Answer 22

overhaul

Question 23

• This is the final stage of fire suppression activities.

Answer 23

FIRE SCENE INVESTIGATION

Question 24

It is an inquiry conducted to know or determine the origin and cause of fire.

Answer 24

FIRE SCENE INVESTIGATION

Question 25

should provide specified information, including a synopsis, cause and origin, crime scene sketches, interview and interrogation findings, and data for
insurance purposes.

Answer 25

fire investigation report

Question 26

The purpose of the_____ is to communicate important information to the client, supervisor, prosecuting attorney, and other interested persons.

Answer 26

fire investigation report