ISO Mix Study Guide Flashcards

1
Q

Which would have the greater capability under the classic wildfire typing system?

A

Type 4 widget

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2
Q

What is a person’s physiological response to the 24-hour clock?

A

circadian rhythms

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3
Q

What can water that has collected in the basement cause to happen?

A

extinguish gas-fire equipment pilot lights

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4
Q

Which is NOT a hazard from the drive/brake system of a vehicle?

A

converter

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5
Q

What is the basic approach of an ISO to help firefighters work more safely?

A

work safe triggers

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6
Q

What is a main concern when fighting fires in low and high humidity environments?

A

dehydration

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7
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Which simple activity is often overlooked that can assist the ISO in predicting weather that is coming?

A

watch the sky

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8
Q

What is the leading cause of injuries at an incident?

A

overexertion

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9
Q

Which is NOT something that influence overexertion?

A

training

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10
Q

What is electrical energy that has established a path to ground through the earth and that continues to energize the earth?

A

ground gradient

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11
Q

What do most activities at an incident scene require that are affected by the ergonomics?

A

physical labor

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12
Q

Up to how many volts can be used with the bright orange conduit in a hybrid vehicle?

A

700

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13
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How often should the firefighter be fed when mental and physical demands remain?

A

two to three hours

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14
Q

What should the ratio of carbohydrates/protein/fat (respectively) be that is fed to the firefighter to achieve optimal cell performance?

A

40/30/30

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15
Q

Which is perhaps the most commonly used abatement strategy?

A

awareness

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16
Q

What are the upper/lower flammability limits of propane?

A

9.5/2.4

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17
Q

Which is NOT an element that must be in balance for optimal cell function?

A

sucrose

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18
Q

Which type of intervention is used to make crews, command staff and general staff aware that a hazard of injury potential exists?

A

soft

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19
Q

Organizationally who does the ISO typically report to?

A

IC

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20
Q

Which is NOT a correct statement of guidelines following the ISO when working alone?

A

Walk quickly if you must be in smoke.

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21
Q

Which is a hazard of a power line?

A

under tension

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22
Q

Which IMT type is capable of functioning in an IMS that involves the utilization of significant numbers of federal level resources?

A

Type 1

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23
Q

Which is considered a low glycemic index carbohydrate?

A

most vegetables

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24
Q

Which is a serious local injury that means a body part is frozen?

A

frostbite

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25
Q

Who should the ISO request an ASO from when he is not able to perform all of the safety functions at an incident?

A

IC

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26
Q

How much water should firefighters attempt to drink per hour during work?

A

one quart

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27
Q

What factor should you divide the number of seconds between the lightening flash and the thunder to determine the lightening distance?

A

5

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28
Q

What type of abatement strategy is using personal protective equipment?

A

accommodation

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29
Q

What trap is the ISO avoiding by staying mobile and observant?

A

The worker

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30
Q

Which heat stress injury is marked by hot, flushed and dry skin?

A

heat stroke

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31
Q

How long after operations begin should only water be given to the firefighter?

A

1 hour

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32
Q

Which is considered the most difficult abatement strategy to implement during an incident?

A

acclimation

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33
Q

What did Albert Schweitzer say?

A

Example is not the main thing influencing others. It is the only thing.

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34
Q

Which piece of electrical equipment is a tremendous heat generator?

A

generators

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35
Q

Which factor that influences overexertion is defined as the science of adapting working conditions to a worker?

A

ergonomics

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36
Q

Up to how many feet can a downed power line energize the ground in a concentric circle?

A

30 feet

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37
Q

How many wind direction and speed changes are common in the vicinity of a thunderstorm?

A

4 or 5

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38
Q

Which trap causes the ISO to miss the big picture?

A

bunker cop syndrome

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39
Q

How often should the ISO have face to face communication with the IC at routine incidents as a rule?

A

15 minutes

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40
Q

After what amount of time on scene should the ISO make sure he eats something?

A

2 hours

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41
Q

Which IMT type is local, agency or jurisdiction specific?

A

Type 5

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42
Q

Who should the ISO relay concern to anytime a firm intervention is used?

A

IC

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43
Q

What can happen when the guide wire releases from a sign?

A

recoil with amazing force

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44
Q

Which is a common hazard between the suspension/door system and the drive/brake system?

A

springs

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45
Q

Which IMT type includes automatic and mutual aid responses?

A

Type 4

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46
Q

Which type of intervention is used to immediately stop an action or operation due to an imminent threat?

A

firm

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47
Q

Which is considered a high glycemic index carbohydrate?

A

orange juice

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48
Q

What should the ISO practice to avoid the CYA label?

A

personal concern

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49
Q

What is the hands-on responder management part of NIMS?

A

ICS

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50
Q

Who should make a judgment on whether a firefighter should return to incident duties based on their best judgment and vital signs of the firefighter?

A

paramedic

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51
Q

Which IMT type is on a state level?

A

Type 2

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52
Q

At what size would hail begin to indicate that you are near the area where a tornado is most likely to form?

A

1/4 inch

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53
Q

What is the minimum working distance when working around electrical equipment with up to 50,000 volts?

A

10 feet

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54
Q

Which is NOT an item the ISO needs to evaluate when determining how the firefighters should adjust their method of performing a specific task?

A

The relationship of the worker to the task being attempted

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55
Q

What is missing from the firefighter’s work environment that other physically demanding jobs have?

A

warm up

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56
Q

Which technique has been found to be the most effective when performing active cooling?

A

forearm immersion

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57
Q

What is the answer to the question, “what was I thinking?”

A

You weren’t

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58
Q

What type of approach should the ISO strive for to avoid trouble with the IC?

A

solution-driven

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59
Q

Which is NOT considered a good protein source for rehab operations?

A

hamburger meat

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60
Q

What must the ISO be aware of to be able to prevent overexertion?

A

muscular stresses and strains

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61
Q

The stronger the container is,

A

the more initial resistance to pressure it has and the more explosive it becomes when it fails.

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62
Q

Which of the following is NOT a way to categorize hazardous energy forms?

A

stable-may require attention

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63
Q

What is the unit of measure for resistance of electrical current?

A

ohm

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64
Q

What is the range of acceptable core temperature (degrees F) for the firefighter at an incident scene?

A

97 to 100

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65
Q

What purpose does the wearing of a safety vest serve on the incident scene?

A

visibility

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66
Q

Which is often forgotten in cold stress environments?

A

hydration

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67
Q

What kind of stress can come in the form of heat and cold?

A

thermal

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68
Q

Which corner of the incident scene should the ISO start from if no partner is available when performing reconnaissance?

A

Bravo-Charlie

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69
Q

What is the last step in the solution-driven approach of communicating a concern to the IC?

A

What do you think?

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70
Q

Which is the most important of all weather considerations affecting firefighting operations?

A

wind

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71
Q

Whose responsibility is it to see that the rehab operation is established at each emergency scene?

A

ISO

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72
Q

Which parts of the body are generally affected by heat cramps?

A

arm and legs

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73
Q

What is the foundation for building cellular balance?

A

food

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74
Q

What is the unit of measure for volume of current flow?

A

ampere

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75
Q

Which is one of the more common methods of communication between the ISO and IC?

A

radio

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76
Q

Which is NOT something the ISO should be very concerned about?

A

skill issues

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77
Q

What should be used when a soft intervention is not effective in bringing about change?

A

stern advisory

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78
Q

Which may be an early warning sign of heat stress?

A

heat rash

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79
Q

Which is considered to be the most effective method for the ISO to communicate with the IC and outside crews?

A

face to face

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80
Q

How many assistants is considered a manageable number for the ISO?

A

5

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81
Q

Which is NOT a required component for the integrity of electrical systems?

A

sufficiently supplied

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82
Q

What is one conclusion that has been reached by texts, trade magazines and medical journals?

A

Firefighting requires humans who are physically fit

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83
Q

After the first hour, what drink can be added to the firefighter’s rehab?

A

sports drinks

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84
Q

Which helps cells rejuvenate and with the building of new cells?

A

protein

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85
Q

Which should NOT be done by the ISO when making a concern known to the IC?

A

Argue his point continuously

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86
Q

Which unit can be created for the ISO that contains specialists with the training, certification and/or expertise to help address responder safety issues?

A

technical safety

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87
Q

What title should be given to the assistant safety officer at a confined space incident?

A

ASO-Rescue Tech

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88
Q

What should be used to identify the ISO during radio communication?

A

“Safety”

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89
Q

Which IMT type is on a regional level?

A

Type 3

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90
Q

Which is being examined when the surface conditions are being examined?

A

physical environment

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91
Q

Which is NOT typically a hazard when dealing with a substation fire?

A

pooling water

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92
Q

Which of the following is NOT associated with the relationship of the worker when the ISO is looking at the ergonomics of an incident?

A

Energy required to perform the task

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93
Q

What is the force that causes the flow of electricity?

A

voltage

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94
Q

What element tips the scale toward the ISO making a difference?

A

communication abilitiy

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95
Q

What is presented to the IC that is a factual observation?

A

Here is what I see.

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96
Q

What is useful when making soft interventions?

A

interjecting humor

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97
Q

What is the vapor density of propane?

A

1.5

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98
Q

Which is considered the most important utility control?

A

gas

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99
Q

What is the ignition temperature (degrees F) of natural gas (methane)?

A

999

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100
Q

What is the unit of measure for the amount of energy a specific appliance uses?

A

watt

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101
Q

What trap can cyclic thinking help the ISO avoid?

A

underestimating hazards

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102
Q

Which is NOT an element listed as an extra duty for the ISO?

A

Filter through radio chatter to pull out important information and communications.

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103
Q

What acronym is used to address rapid withdrawal options?

A

LACES

Lookouts, Awareness, Communications, Escape routes, Safety Zones

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104
Q

What must the ISO do to determine if the interior crews are achieving positive results at the structural fire?

A

read the smoke and the building

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105
Q

Which is the most often forgotten responsibility of the ISO?

A

report

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106
Q

What activity should initiate a rehab session for the firefighter?

A

air cylinder change

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107
Q

What is the minimum number of escape areas that the ISO should ensure the crews have at a structural fire incident?

A

2

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108
Q

What is the short-lived sudden rise in fire intensity?

A

flaring

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109
Q

Which is NOT an action model component that requires evaluation by and attention from the ISO?

A

reading

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110
Q

What should be evaluated if after the initial adrenaline has worn off the firefighters are NOT showing the same energy at the wildfire incident?

A

rehab operations

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111
Q

In which zone may escorted media representatives be allowed at the incident scene?

A

support

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112
Q

Which type of wildland fire exceeds the resource capabilities of initial responders but is manageable with additional resources?

A

Type 4

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113
Q

Approximately how long should a fit firefighter be able to work hard with effective rehab at a wildfire?

A

10-12 hours

114
Q

How long could it take to make a structure defensible against an advancing fire?

A

20-30 minutes

115
Q

What can pay huge dividends to the ISO at strip mall fires?

A

watching the smoke

116
Q

Which physical feature has been cited as a significant factor in multiple firefighter deaths?

A

sloping grade

117
Q

Which zone is where firefighters, other responders and IMS staff operating or staged?

A

support

118
Q

What is the principle hazard at the structural fire from the ISO’s perspective?

A

Anything that will kill firefighters

119
Q

Which is a large campaign-type wildfire that requires the coordination of a significant number of interstate and federal resources?

A

Type 1

120
Q

Who is responsible for establishing control zones at fires?

A

ISO

121
Q

Which rule should the ISO follow at structure fires for face-to-face communications with the IC?

A

15-minute

122
Q

What is a classification given to the probability that a victim will survive the environment?

A

rescue profile

123
Q

What is most likely done by the ISO once appropriate PPE has been donned and he has checked into the personal accountability system?

A

perform recon of the incident

124
Q

How many general areas does the ISO need to monitor at the structural fire incident?

A

2

125
Q

How often should the PAR be given when firefighters are working in an IDLH environment as a general rule?

A

15-minutes

126
Q

Which is NOT top on the list of factors that require significant attention to rehab at the wildfire incident?

A

emotional stress

127
Q

Which is NOT an ISO duty regarding rehab operations?

A

set up and run the rehab operation

128
Q

Which class of foam is used in wildland environments?

A

A

129
Q

What is the time window for effectiveness at a wildland fire usually measured in?

A

minutes and hours

130
Q

Who should the ISO report to if a shortage in the staging area is discovered?

A

IC

131
Q

Which impeded fire control more often than not at the structural fire?

A

inadequate ventilation

132
Q

Which is seen as a disadvantage of checklist usage?

A

There is no one right way to perform the functions of the ISO

133
Q

Which is NOT one of the three causes for the principle hazard in most wildland environments?

A

fire reburn

134
Q

When which section is created should the ISO request an assistant to accomplish the ISO “field component?”

A

Plans Section

135
Q

Which tactical priority has the benchmark “under control?”

A

fire control

136
Q

What is the leading traffic concern at wildland incidents?

A

smoke obscuration

137
Q

What happens to active firefighting operations at a wildfire incident at dark?

A

suspend them

138
Q

Which is NOT given as a sample frustration for the ISO at an incident scene?

A

The starting places for the ISO are too detailed

139
Q

Which is NOT a quality of a good ISO checklist and action model?

A

rigidity

140
Q

What is the exploratory examination of the incident that the ISO takes?

A

recon

141
Q

What color hazard tape is usually used to keep the public out of an area so firefighters tend to duck underneath it?

A

Yellow

142
Q

At what wildfire flame length can the fire generally be attacked directly using hand lines and tools?

A

less than 4 feet

143
Q

Which is NOT included as a basic component of an effective rehab operation?

A

medication administration

144
Q

What is the first step taken when the ISO arrives on scene at an in progress incident?

A

Confirm the ISO assignment

145
Q

What is the wildland fire term used to describe the sudden advancement and increase in fire intensity due to wind?

A

Blow-up

146
Q

What is the act of intentionally being hit by the fire retardant being dropped from an aircraft which can result in firefighter injury?

A

sliming

147
Q

What is the number one tactical priority when fighting fires in a center-hall building?

A

ventilation operations

148
Q

Which main components will help the ISO classify a building at a structural fire incident?

A

size and use

149
Q

Who is responsible for delivering safety briefings at the high-rise incident?

A

ASO

150
Q

What should the ISO use to make a judgment whether the operating crews are effecting change as intended by the incident action plan?

A

repeated recon

151
Q

What often times makes the crew exposure equation negative?

A

What and how the crew is doing something

152
Q

What is the amount of time needed for the staged crew to respond called?

A

reflex time

153
Q

Which type of priorities are risks at the structural fire incident associated with?

A

tactical

154
Q

What color tape should be used to denote hot zone?

A

red

155
Q

Which is NOT a resource that the ISO must evaluate at each incident?

A

location

156
Q

Which is NOT seen as a responsibility of the ASO at a high-rise incident?

A

Control of building systems

157
Q

Where should the ISO take up a position at the high-rise fire?

A

With the Command Post

158
Q

What is the state of a building, area or construction?

A

Environmental integrity

159
Q

What is the ISO’s foundation for effective decision making in relation to environmental integrity?

A

Judging the rate of change

160
Q

Which is the interpretation that should be made when the wildfire flame length is 4 to 8 feet?

A

The fire is too intense for a direct attack method.

161
Q

Which of the following is NOT something that makes the strip mall a firefighter killer?

A

low fire loads

162
Q

Which element is NOT essential to an effective personnel accountability report?

A

personnel ranking

163
Q

What type of wildland fire may the ISO function be transferred to a regional or state person who is trained for the role?

A

Type 3

164
Q

What is a template that outlines a mental or physical process to be followed?

A

action model

165
Q

Which of the following does the concept of reach usually apply to?

A

height

166
Q

What is a failure to work within the framework of an incident action plan?

A

freelancing

167
Q

After what length of time of active fire at the wildland fire incident should the ISO request an ASO?

A

4 hours

168
Q

Which type of wildland fire requires regional mutual aid and specialized state and federal resources for containment and extinguishment?

A

Type 3

169
Q

What is the best method to deal with traffic related issues at the structural fire incident?

A

awareness

170
Q

What is the benchmark given when search and rescue are completed?

A

“all clear”

171
Q

Which is often a forgotten resource?

A

time

172
Q

Which is generally a safe zone for the firefighter at a wildfire incident?

A

burn

173
Q

Which type of wildland fire can be contained and extinguished with local initial responders?

A

Type 1

174
Q

Which statement about the ISO’s recon efforts is correct?

A

Recon should be performed many times during the incident.

175
Q

What should the rehab attendants consider for any firefighter who exhibits signs of possible heat stress at the wildfire incident?

A

cardiac monitoring

176
Q

Which type of incident can be considered the most risky to respond to?

A

structure fires

177
Q

Which is an effective way the ISO can take a tour of the wildland fire incident scene?

A

via helicopter

178
Q

At a structure fire when is the greatest traffic risk to the firefighter?

A

while moving apparatus

179
Q

What can be done to remind drivers to use spotters when driving small, mobile brush patrol vehicles?

A

Broadcast a general safety message over the radio.

180
Q

What is the biggest advantage of action models?

A

Ability to process multiple inputs

181
Q

Which physical surrounding hazard tops the list at wildland fire incidents?

A

trip and fall

182
Q

Who should brief the ISO on the overall incident action plan?

A

IC

183
Q

Which is a deadlier scenario at the incident scene?

A

single freelancer

184
Q

Which crews typically receive most of the rehab effort?

A

interior

185
Q

What zone is identified as a limited access area for members directly aiding operations in the IDLH environment?

A

warm

186
Q

What should the ISO suggest to the IC when incidents are determined to be recovery in nature?

A

strategies to reduce risk taking

187
Q

Who can assist the ISO with defining the principle hazard, environmental integrity and the effects of surrounding elements and the exposure threats to responders?

A

Tech reference specialist

188
Q

Which type of building collapse requires the response of USAR teams and may contain a significant threat of secondary collapse?

A

Heavy

189
Q

Which is NOT considered a hazard at the cave-in incident?

A

oxygen enrichment

190
Q

Who is required to establish the required level of PPE at the tech rescue?

A

ISO

191
Q

Which part of the accident chain includes things like weather and barriers?

A

environment

192
Q

Which basic law must be remembered when evaluating industrial entrapment rescue efforts?

A

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

193
Q

What is the best place to obtain sitstat and restat information at the technical rescue incident?

A

Command Post

194
Q

What word can be used to sum up postincident thought patterns?

A

Inattentiveness

195
Q

What is the second greatest fear of most adults?

A

falling from heights

196
Q

When do many injuries occur at the incident scene?

A

While packing up

197
Q

Which hazard must more attention be given to when dealing with catastrophic airline crashes?

A

blood-borne pathogens

198
Q

Who is relied upon to judge the effectiveness of the technicians’ operation at the hazmat incident?

A

ASO-HM

199
Q

Who must ineffectiveness be reported to initially at the technical rescue operation?

A

ISO

200
Q

When will the rescue technicians usually begin air monitoring?

A

early in their operations

201
Q

What is the best place for the ISO to maintain a strategic profile?

A

Command Post

202
Q

Which is NOT a back-up communication system at the technician-level hazmat incident?

A

radio monitoring

203
Q

How many minor injuries are there for every one major injury according to the accident triangle concept?

A

30

204
Q

What is the one undeniable force found at the cave-in incident?

A

gravity

205
Q

Which is NOT considered a hazard at the confined space rescue incident?

A

electrocution

206
Q

Which incidents does the successful fire officer learn something from?

A

every incident

207
Q

Which NFPA standard includes recommended practices for responding to hazardous materials incidents?

A

471

208
Q

Which commonly leads the list of concerns for the ISO at water incidents?

A

Protection from elements

209
Q

What type of approach must the ISO take once the initial zone and isolation efforts are in place and effective?

A

strategic

210
Q

Who is often the person to begin an accident investigation after a firefighter injury or fatality?

A

ISO

211
Q

Who should be in charge of monitoring the actions and focus of support personnel at the high-angle rescue?

A

ISO

212
Q

Which is NOT considered a hazard associated with high-angle rescue operations?

A

use of large equipment

213
Q

Which is NOT a typical environmental integrity factor at the hazmat incident?

A

topography

214
Q

Which is NOT federally required element of the hazmat response site safety plan?

A

Removal of the hazardous material involved

215
Q

Which additional IDLH zone must be added at the hazmat technician-level incident scene?

A

contamination reduction zone

216
Q

Which type of building collapse is an ordinary construction collapse that involves masonry materials and heavier wood?

A

moderate

217
Q

Which NFPA standard contains the competencies that the rescue technician at a building collapse must meet?

A

1670

218
Q

Which is considered an overriding risk issue at the hazmat incident?

A

liability

219
Q

Which type of building collapse generally results from light-frame partition collapse and the secondary collapse threat can be mitigated easily?

A

light

220
Q

What strategic ISO goal includes accountability, PPE and rehab?

A

Develop a safety action plan

221
Q

Which type of accountability should the ISO deal with realistically?

A

Strategic

222
Q

Which is NOT recommended during the rescuers ascent during the high-angle rescue due to possible night blindness?

A

spotlight

223
Q

Which is an accurate statement regarding the assignment of an ISO at a hazmat technician-level incident?

A

It is mandated by law.

224
Q

What is the trap that can get a firefighter hurt or killed when responding to a technical rescue incident?

A

The “can do” attitude

225
Q

In which type of building collapse are victims easily accessible and the threat of secondary collapse is minimal?

A

basic

226
Q

Who does the ISO normally shuttle individual PPE concerns to during an incident?

A

Company Officer

227
Q

Which type of system involves a working team being replaced with another working team that is already dialed in and ready to replace them at the tech rescue incident?

A

on-deck

228
Q

Which type of approach is the best pace for the hazmat incident?

A

slow, methodical and intellectual

229
Q

Who is most likely to present the ISO with a “no big deal” picture of the hazards involved at the hazmat incident?

A

industry representative

230
Q

What is the ISO’s part in the accident/death investigation when federal OSHA officials become involved?

A

witness

231
Q

What is the basic approach to all traffic issues at the hazmat incident?

A

get rid of them

232
Q

Which part of federal regulation 29 CFR deals with blood-borne pathogens?

A

1910.1030

233
Q

Who shuts down the industrial equipment that may further affect the victim at most industrial rescue cases?

A

on-site employee

234
Q

What is the number one safety consideration at roadway incidents?

A

Being hit by other traffic.

235
Q

What can be used to help responders understand zone areas and travel paths?

A

diagrams

236
Q

What should the accident reconstruction be based upon?

A

known facts

237
Q

What is the minimum number of people the ASO-HM works with?

A

3

238
Q

Who needs to sign off on the traffic and medical plan at the hazmat incident?

A

ISO

239
Q

What can be done after an especially difficult incident to help reduce the effects of postincident thought patterns?

A

take a timeout

240
Q

Which section is most likely to gather RECON and threat information at the WMD incident?

A

Plans Section

241
Q

What is the minimum that the ISO should document in the PIA?

A

Hazard issues discussed with the IC

242
Q

Which is NOT considered a traffic-calming strategy device?

A

apparatus

243
Q

Which of the following should the ISO limit his contributions to since an investigation may be warranted at a later time?

A

close calls

244
Q

Which case should be planned for when analyzing options at the WMD incident?

A

worst case

245
Q

Who should the ASO-RT report to and work with at the technical rescue operation?

A

Overhead ISO

246
Q

What is considered the largest concern that will arise with involvement in an accident investigation?

A

liability

247
Q

Which is a common hazard at roadway/transportation and confined space incidents?

A

hazardous energy

248
Q

What can be used to minimize escape times at a hazmat incident that covers a large area?

A

golf carts

249
Q

Which is a real problem at the technical rescue incident in terms of traffic?

A

congestion

250
Q

Which is the real accountability issue at technical rescue incidents?

A

potential for freelancing

251
Q

Which NFPA standard covers the professional competencies that the ISO should possess for each level of hazmat incident?

A

472

252
Q

At which type of building collapse should the ISO request an ASO-RT from the IC if one has not been assigned?

A

moderate

253
Q

Who should be called to assist with procedural issues and documentation if responders have been exposed to chemicals?

A

HSO

254
Q

Which element of rehab does NOT require special attention from the ISO at a hazmat incident in terms of evaluation?

A

climatic sheltering

255
Q

Who should be responsible for monitoring rescuers at the subway incident?

A

ASO

256
Q

Which would be considered the most dangerous for responders at a roadway incident?

A

Use neither a traffic calming strategy nor a traffic barrier

257
Q

What prevents firefighters from experiencing fatigue and mental drain?

A

successful rehab

258
Q

What should be done with the “near miss” stories that firefighters share?

A

Fold them into training.

259
Q

Who is a person that meets or exceeds the NFPA requirements for Hazardous Materials Technician and is trained in the responsibility of the ISO position as it relates to hazmat response?

A

ASO-HM

260
Q

Which link in the accident chain includes that limitations and restrictions of PPE?

A

equipment

261
Q

Whose assistance should the ISO request when investigating a serious injury?

A

HSO

262
Q

What kind of hazard are jet fuel vapors and burnt plastics at the aircraft incident?

A

respiratory irritant

263
Q

When should medical monitoring be done first at the hazmat incident?

A

Before technician stabilization efforts

264
Q

Which is NOT considered a building collapse hazard?

A

secured energy source

265
Q

What is the first step taken when conducting the investigation?

A

information collection

266
Q

Which is NOT a suggested responsibility of the ISO when dealing with distraught onlookers at a technical rescue incident?

A

Convincing the onlookers to stay out of harm’s way

267
Q

How should the ISO approach any formal postincident analysis?

A

attitude of positive reinforcement

268
Q

Which type of classifications can help the ISO judge the magnitude and potential hazards associated with the aircraft crash?

A

building collapse

269
Q

When should the ISO say a few words to the crew?

A

Before picking up to leave.

270
Q

Which may not be practical for the hazmat incident?

A

project on-scene time

271
Q

Who takes the lead once an incident is identified as a suspected terrorist event using a weapon of mass destruction?

A

FBI

272
Q

What is the intersection of the first three accident chain components?

A

event

273
Q

Which is NOT considered a major hazard at the industrial entrapment incident?

A

poor air quality

274
Q

Who is in the best position to evaluate issues regarding tools, tasks, and teams at the hazmat incident?

A

ASO-HM

275
Q

Who can the ISO yield to for information about effectiveness of crew tracking and accountability?

A

accountability system manager

276
Q

Who can assist with exposure reports and documentation of the “nuisance” injuries that occur at every structural collapse incident?

A

HSO

277
Q

Which type of hazard at the clandestine drug lab includes explosive devices?

A

booby traps

278
Q

Which NFPA standard requires the ISO prepare a written report of important information relative to health and safety issues?

A

1521

279
Q

What is a legal term for the effort to act in a reasonable or prudent way, given the circumstances, with due regard to laws, standards and accepted professional conduct?

A

due diligence

280
Q

What does the term “formal” mean in the context of the tech-level stabilization effort’s site safety plan?

A

documented