Rules of Engagement

Question 0

The Rules of Engagement were derived from who?

Answer 0

Seattle Fire Department and the IAFC Safety Committee

Question 1

How many Rules of Engagement are there?

Answer 1

11

Question 2

What is an “Open Structure”?

Answer 2

Buildings with sufficient number and size of windows and doors for prompt ventilation and emergency evacuation

Question 3

What is an “Enclosed Structure”?

Answer 3

Buildings lacking sufficient number and size of windows and doors for prompt ventilation and emergency evacuation

Question 4

Common theme throughout the ROE is…

Answer 4

Situational Awareness

Question 5

A system in which fire fighters stay together as a team of two or more members.

Answer 5

Crew Integrity

Question 6

Careful, restrained, calculated, and deliberate.

Answer 6

Measured

Question 7

Rules developed by the International Association of Fire Chiefs to promote safety for fire fighters and fire officers working at the task level of fire suppression operations.

Answer 7

Rules of Engagement (ROE)

Question 8

The process of evaluating the severity and consequences of an incident and communicating the results.

Answer 8

Situational Awareness

Question 9

At the point, edge, or line beyond which something cannot or may not proceed; confined or restricted within certain limits.

Answer 9

Limited

Question 10

On the alert and watchful.

Answer 10

Vigilant

Question 11

A situation where a fire fighter is experiencing a life-threatening emergency.

Answer 11

Mayday Situation