[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Fire attack should be closely coordinated with:
Ventilation
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
This IMS assignment will normally be assumed by the captain or company officer performing Outside truck work
Outside Division
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
While using the backup line to protect firefighters egress, High priority should be given to protecting:
Interior stairways, especially when search crews are above the fire floor without a hose line
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
All firefighting operations and emergency scene operations shall be conducted under the direction of an _____________ _______________?
Incident Commander
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
When would a blitz attack not be appropriate (3)?
- An interior attack on an incipient fire can be made safely
- The rescue of a victim would be negatively impacted
- The location of the fire is unknown
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
A utility apparatus that carries specialized rescue tools and equipment and is staffed with 4 members who maintain advanced levels of training and expertise in technical rescue disciplines:
Rescue Unit
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
A subset of a single company comprised of 2 or more individuals who have been assigned a common task, are in communication with each other, coordinate their activities as a work group and support the safety of one another:
Team
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Fire flow is the:
Expected maximum amount of water (stated in gpm) needed to supply the various nozzles required to control and extinguish any given fire problem
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Any structure with evidence of fire upon arrival of AFD shall consider this in regard to water supply:
A minimum of 2 separate water scources
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
We risk nothing…
To save nothing
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
When assigning divisions, the sides of the building a divided in a __________ direction starting with the ________ side of the building:
- Clockwise
- Address
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
When dividing an incident scene by means other than starting at the address side, _________ ___________ should never be used to avoid confusion.
Compass directions
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Groups are responsible for:
Specific tactical functions
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
It is good practice to place the aerial so as to access:
more than one side
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The rapid mental evaluation of factors that affect an incident. Continuous process.
Size-up
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
A possible disadvantage to an indirect fog attack is:
The close proximity to the fire and the subsequent generation of large volumes of steam
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
These (3) benchmarks should be reported by command to dispatch to indicate progress of the Incident stabilization Incident priority:
- Fire knocked down
- Fire under control
- Fire extinguished
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Points of reference from which measurement toward the achievement of the incident priorities can be made:
Benchmarks
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
All Fire ground operations will be conducted under an?
Incident Management System (ICS)
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
When requesting a multiple alarm, command should announce:
The incident base and/or staging area location, and ensure companies responding are provided their response location on the alternate radio channel
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
NIMS recognizes these 3 designations to denote fire ground work groups:
- Branch
- Division
- Group
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
This IMS assignment will normally be assumed by the captain or company officer performing inside truck work:
Inside Division
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
A quint should position so that ___ tactical functions can be accomplished?
2
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
When utilizing the combination attack, you can apply the fire stream to the burning material as well as the upper atmosphere by moving the fire stream in these patterns:
Z, T, or clockwise O
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
What color is the command post beacon?
Green
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Basements should be designated as __________, and numbered ___________ for additional levels below grade beginning with _____________ __:
- Subdivisions
- Downward
- Subdivision 1
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
A hot lap should be performed using a ______?
TIC
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Heavy black smoke, smoke tunneling, and a rapid in rush of air may indicate a __________ __________ fire?
ventilation controlled
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Fire load consists of:
The combustible structural elements and the combustible contents subject to a single fire loss
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
A technique that compares the relative risk associated with a particular strategy or tactic with the expected gain or benefit of employing such a strategy or tactic:
Risk/benefit analysis
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The fire ground tactics of Forcible entry, Horizontal ventilation, primary search, checking for fire extension, and salvage. May be performed by any company:
Inside Truck Work
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The 1000/1000 rule is:
When supplying 1000 gpm or greater, or when the attack engine is 1000 feet from the hydrant or greater, a pumping app should be placed at the hydrant to relay pump
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
__________ attack is often employed when a large flow is required to counteract the high gas output of burning solid materials, thus cooling the major source of combustible gas production:
Direct attack
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
A fog or “power cone” should never be used for blitz attack due to:
The negative impact it will have on the flow path of the fire, forcing the smoke and heat to move toward the interior of the structure.
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
In investigation mode, the 2nd in aerial app should initially:
standby at a location where they could re-position if needed.
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
________ zones should be considered when positioning apparatus:
Colapse
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The tactical functions of Outside truck work, exposure protection, water supply, RIC, and defensive operations readiness are performed in this area:
Outside Division
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
What are the (5) Tactical/Task benchmarks that should be communicated:
- Assumption or acknowledgment of assignment
- Completion of assignment
- Inability to complete assignment
- Any significant delay in completing assignment
- The need for more resources to complete an assignment.
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The RIC is responsible for:
Monitoring the fire ground for firefighter safety and performing proactive functions to reduce risk to firefighters
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
What is it called when an engine lays hose from the scene to a hydrant?
Reverse lay
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
These benchmarks should be reported by command to dispatch to indicate progress of the property conservation Incident priority:
Salvage complete
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
All personnel (including staff personnel) responding on a multiple alarm must check in at the:
CP or staging, unless already given an assignment from command
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
In defensive mode, the first pumping app and first aerial app will respond to the scene and:
begin exterior operations
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
__________ attack could involve ricocheting a solid or straight stream of water off an object (wall, ceiling and furnishings) onto the seat of the fire or superheated area above a fire:
Direct attack
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Divisions may be assigned to ________ or _________ geographic areas.
Vertical or horizontal
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Search should begin in areas where victims are most likely located such as these 3 areas:
- Bedrooms
- Hallways
- Near windows and doors
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
List the (3) incident priorities in order by priority.
- Life Safety
- Incident Stabalization
- Property Conservation
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The 2nd arriving aerial app captain on scene of a defensive fire will normally be assigned the division:
at the rear of the structure
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Later arriving aerial apparatus should consider positioning for?
exposure protection and possible aerial use
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
A team must have a radio and a ________ _________ given by the officer?
Radio designation (Q27 Salvage team, Q3 search team)
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Strategies and tactics should be designed with the __________ ___________ as the overall focus for the emergency operation?
Incident Priorities
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Proper ventilation is often most easily achieved by:
PPV
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The first captain on scene of an offensive fire attack will ensure that these (4) primary functions are assigned:
- Fire attack
- Backup
- Inside Truck Work
- Water Supply
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Considering resources during multiple alarms, when should another alarm be called?
When the last pumping app is committed
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
A Team of at least 2 firefighters who are in the same level of protective equipment as the fire attack team, who have deployed a backup hose line, and are in position to provide protection and/or rescue a downed firefighter:
Backup Team
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
In defensive mode, position apparatus outside of the _______ ________ before LDH lines are laid and charged:
collapse zones
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The fire flow formula is:
The area involved (length x width) divided by 3, multiplied by the number of floors
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Using a solid or straight stream to quickly knock down a fire from the exterior prior to an interior attack:
Blitz Attack
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
In all cases, the water sources must be able to provide:
The fire flow needed to extinguish the fire
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Water supply shall be adequate enough to meet the expected:
Fire flow required
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Having the mechanical ability, equipment, and personnel required for a tactical function:
Apparatus Capability
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
If a hose line that was deployed as the backup line is used for any other reason:
Command must be notified and another line should be deployed as the backup
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Most structure fires will be in a ____________ controlled state when firefighters arrive on scene?
Ventilation
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
To maximize a hydrant:
Place a 2 1/2 gate valve on the hydrant
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
In order for a blitz attack to work effectively, the volume of water delivered must:
supply greater cooling capacity than the amount of heat the fire is generating.
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
We risk a little, within a structured plan…
to save savable property
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Primary search includes searching for both:
- Victims
- Fire extension
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
In defensive mode, the 2nd Aerial and rescue should:
Stand by and await orders from command
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
When blitz attack is used, the mode of operation is normally considered to be:
Offensive mode
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
In Offensive mode, The first in pumping app and first arriving Ladder/Quint/Rescue should initially:
- Respond to the scene
- conduct sizeup
- perform blitz if timely
- determine ventilation method
- establish proper flow paths
- begin interior operations
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
This attack is a blend of the direct and indirect fire attack methods, with firefighters applying water to both the fuel and the atmosphere of the room:
Combination attack
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The first-in Company Officer is responsible for providing an initial radio report of:
size-up conditions
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Internal areas (inside the structure) can be designated using:
Division plus the number of the floor. (Ex. Division 6= Sixth floor)
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
When laddering the building, and a full search of a room cannot be completed, a sweep of this area should be performed as a minimum:
Under the windowsill
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
This mode of operation is primarily characterized by exterior activities to confine and extinguish the fire, which are not necessarily passive but designed to minimize risk to personnel:
Defensive operations
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The ______ ________ is the subject matter expert on utility control and should be consulted for additional info:
Rescue specialist
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Ensure that ventilation is:
Coordinated with fire attack
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
NIMS uses ________ for geographic areas and _______ for specific functions:
- Division
- Group
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The fire ground tactics of Laddering, Horizontal and vertical ventilation, additional forcible entry, utility control, and salvage. May be performed by any company:
Outside Truck Work
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The methods (ways of delivery) used to employ a blitz attack include:
- Deck gun
- Rapid attack monitor
- Pre-connected hose line
- Bundle
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The main reason for the 2nd pumping app to respond directly to the scene is to:
position the backup team early in the incident
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Fire load is usually expressed in terms of:
Weight of the combustible material per square foot of floor space
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The first captain on scene of a defensive fire will ensure that these primary tactical functions are assigned:
exposure protection water supply
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The second in engine should position to:
to transfer tank water to the first pumper and to be used as the dedicated RIC engine
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
__________ attack with straight or solid streams may also be effective where reach is a primary consideration:
Direct attack
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
In the Offensive mode, the 2nd arriving pumping app should initially:
Respond to the scene, deploy 2nd hoseline, prepare for backup
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
___________ attack is used when a room is in post flashover conditions, with flames fully encompassing the room and obscuring the seat of the fire:
Combination attack
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
This attack is used when firefighters can locate and direct the fire stream on the seat of the fire:
Direct attack
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
To place an apparatus at a designated location, perform any needed activities associated with standing by at a location and maintain a state of readiness until an assignment is recieved:
Standby
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The 3rd and 4th engine should position:
At a hydrant and report their location to command
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
It is good practice to spot the aerial __________ structures if positioning for exposure protection:
Between
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The first arriving aerial app captain on scene of a defensive fire will normally be assigned the division:
In front of the structure
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
When laddering a building for secondary means of egress, put the ladders with the tips:
Just above the windowsill to allow for the easiest and quickest exit for firefighters
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
When dividing an incident scene by a means other than starting at the address side, a ________ __ ________ that is easily seen should be used:
Point of referrence
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
_________ Occurs when a structure fire’s growth is limited by the available oxygen?
Ventilation controlled fire state
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Size-up should address the following 3 basic questions:
- What do I have?
- Where is it going?
- What can I do to control it?
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The initial size-up radio report should contain these 5 elements:
- Assumption of command
- Announcement of fireground channel
- Summary of current conditions
- Current actions being taken
- Directions for incoming companies
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Outside the fire area of the structure:
Outside Division
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
What are each objective of the acronym RECEOVS?
Rescue
Exposure
Confinement
Extinguishment
Overhaul
Ventilation
Salvage
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The outside captain should direct these operations:
outside truck work
exposure protection
water supply
RIC
Defensive operations readiness
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
A blitz attack is appropriate when:
- Visible flames or heavy black smoke venting
- Resources do not allow 2 in 2 out
- The time to prepare for fire attack will allow the fire to:
a. Reach a ventilation controlled state
b. Reach Flashover
c. Extend into uninvolved rooms
d. Extend to structural components
e. Extend to exposures
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Defensive strategies should focus on:
personnel safety and incident stabilization
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
A team must be given a _______ level assignment only?
Task
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
______________ __________ Type of command that may be utilized during multi-agency/multi-jurisdictional incidents:
Unified Command
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The fire load it the:
Expected maximum amount of combustible material in a single fire area
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
In order for a combination attack to work, the fire stream must:
Penetrate the flames and heat to reach the burning material and be either a solid, straight stream, or fog less than 30 degrees
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Groups are not limited to specific:
Geographic areas
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Who shall ensure the incident is adequately divided and that division supervisors are assigned?
Incident Commander and/or the Operations chief
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
What must be identified before any roof operations are undertaken for vertical ventilation?
The roof type and condition
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The primary goal of a blitz attack is to:
Hold the fire in check so that interior attack can be made under more tenable conditions
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
All personnel with functional area responsibilities will wear:
Incident identification vests
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Where should the first pumping apparatus should position:
completely past the attack entrance
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
What are the modes of operation at a fire?
Investigative (Although not a traditional mode)
Offensive
Defensive
Transitional
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The secondary reason for the 2nd pumping app to respond directly to the scene is to:
setup as dedicated RIC engine
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Position ground ladders at a ________ degree angle:
60 degree
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
When protecting exposures, crews assigned to guard against fire extension via a partition wall or fire wall shall not abandon their position unless:
They are relieved or the area becomes untenable. If it is untenable, command must be notified
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Firefighters should place these over the top rung and hung into the window to help identify an exit:
A light stick or box light
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The preferred method of sizing-up an emergency scene is to perform a _________ _________?
Hot Lap
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
In defensive mode, the 2nd in pumping app should respond to the scene and:
prepare to establish a large flow water supply
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Operations that are conducted as the incident strategy is switched from offensive to defensive or defensive to offensive operations:
Transitional mode
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
What (4) factors should BCs take into consideration when establishing the command post?
wind direction
topography
ease of being located
weather protection
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
A rescue arriving on scene after inside truck has been assigned will report on scene and:
stand by for assignment
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
When assigning division/group responsibilities, the Ops chief of command should:
Brief the division/group supervisor on the goals of the operation and the specific objectives to accomplish in that division of group and ensure that the division/group officer is aware of the resources assigned. The supervisor should also be assigned a radio designation
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Pre-connected hose lines are an effective tool for:
Quick fire attack immediately effect rescue Protect a means of egress Protect exposures
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
All multiple alarm incidents should have a __________ _____________ as the incident commander?
Chief Officer
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
When controlling utilities, water should be turned off if it:
Is causing additional property damage
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Hose line selection should be adequate for the particular strategy and tactic. For a hose line to be considered adequate, it must have:
the length and flow capabilities that are required
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
When protecting exposures, streams should be flowed:
Directly onto the exposure cooling the surface
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
These (5) benchmarks should be reported by command to dispatch to indicate progress of the (Firefighter) Life Safety Incident priority:
- Outside team is established
- Entry size-up
- Backup team is established and their location
- RIC is established and their location
- Safety Officer is assigned and the name of the person
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Companies should “_________ for _________” as necessary while searching?
Vent for life
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
For each exposure, add ___% of the calculated fire flow to the fire flow, and includes this area as an exposure:
25% includes the exposed floor above the fire that is not involved
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The first due aerial apparatus should position for?
Position ladder for rescue
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
This mode of operation is characterized by an aggressive interior attack:
Offensive
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
In defensive mode, what tactics that may require entry into the structure?
VEIS Cut-off line placement
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
When is the only time interior operations can begin without 2 in 2 out?
In the immediate need for rescue
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The path between an inlet opening and an exhaust opening that allows the movement of heat and smoke from a higher pressure are within a fire area towards lower pressure areas accessible via doors, windows and other openings:
Flow Path
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
During defensive operations, special consideration should be given to keep personnel out of:
collapse zones
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The tactical functions of fire attack, inside truck work, backup lines, overhaul, and secondary search are performed in this area.
Inside Division
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The minimum amount of the sides of a building including the fire side that should be observed for an accurate size-up:
3
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
When switching water sources, be sure to notify:
Command
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Incidents should be _____________ divided as early in the incident as possible?
geographically
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Incident identification vests are located:
In all BC vehicles
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Other options as opposed to entering a ventilation controlled fire include:
Different Entry point
Additional venting
Cooling with fire streams from a safe location
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
These (2) benchmarks should be reported by command to dispatch to indicate progress of the (Civilian) Life Safety Incident priority:
- Primary search complete
- Secondary Search complete
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The 2nd in engine driver can help connect the fire attack engine to a hydrant instead of transferring the tank if the location of the hydrant is _________ feet away or less?
50
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
In Investigation mode, who will initially report to the scene to investigate?
First pumping apparatus
First Aerial
Rescue
BC
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
In investigative mode, the 2nd in pumping app should initially:
Respond to the scene to establish backup
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
What kind of apparatus should always be held in reserve at a major incident?
Pumping apparatus
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
This info is used by the officer to measure task progress?
Task benchmark Info
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
An advantage of the indirect fog attack is:
The lessened property damage from excessive water and the preservation of the scene for investigative purposes
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The _________ attack is a common method typically utilized in smaller enclosed compartment fires and should only be utilized when no firefighters or civilians are present in the compartment:
Indirect attack
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The water group supervisor is responsible for determining:
The water source and supply method
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
__________ are major components within the operations section, established when the number of groups/divisions exceed the recommended span of control:
Branches
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Conduct the search of victims beginning at the:
Place of most danger and moving toward a means of safe egress
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
A vehicle equipped with an aerial ladder or platform:
Aerial Apparatus
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
At a defensive fire, achieving the necessary ______ _____ is a high priority?
Fire flow
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The (3) most widely used methods of fire attack and water application with a hand line are:
- Direct attack
- Indirect attack
- Combinataion attack
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
What does NIMS stand for:
National Incident Management System
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
A backup hose line should be deployed to the:
Same entrance that the fire attack team entered and positioned to best protect the fire attack team, usually just outside of the IDLH
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
A disadvantage of a direct attack is:
The possibility of increased property damage from excessive water and stream pressure damage.
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Division Inside the fire area of the structure:
Inside Division
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
We risk a lot, within a structured plan…
to save a savable life
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
According to Texas law, and AFD policy, whenever an offensive attack is made on an interior structure fire:
Two firefighters must remain outside of the IDLH atmosphere and monitor the firefighters inside the structure
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
Examples of water sources include:
Hydrants
Pumping apparatus water tanks
static sources like lakes or ponds
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
This attack is most often accomplished utilizing a fog pattern directed into an area of super-heated gases and smoke above the fire:
Indirect attack
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
The blitz attack should no longer be used when:
interior attack is intitiated
[A101.4 Fireground Operations]
A _____ shall be conducted anytime an incident strategy goes from offensive to defensive mode?
PAR