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Question 1

In the United States, ($$$$) firefighters on average are killed in the line of duty annually.

Answer 1

100

Question 2

In 2004, a total of ($$$$$) firefighters were killed in collapses, by falling through floors, by running out of air, or by being struck by falling debris.

Answer 2

12

Question 3

Over ($$$$$) firefighters were injuries in 2003, including injuries such as sprains, burns, and smoke inhalation.

Answer 3

38000

Question 4

Clear ($$$$$$) is a critical factor for all fire departments.

Answer 4

Communications

Question 5

Many years ago, the aviators of the world settled on the French words ($$$$$) or help me as a universal distress signal. All fire departments should include this term in their radio language.

Answer 5

M’aider

Question 6

A ($$$$) should trigger immediate silence on the radio so that fire command can communicate with the caller in distress, without interference with others at the fire ground.

Answer 6

Mayday

Question 7

Apparatus should be dispatched to a ($$$$$$$). As soon as fire command determines that the fire involves the structure, as distinct from the contents, there is a radically different situation. All units should be advised, and they should acknowledge the emergency message, ($$$$$$$$)

Answer 7

Building fire

“This is a structure fire”

Question 8

In the case of ($$$$) or ($$$$$) a departments SOPs should provide for evacuation of the affected area as soon as it is involved in fire.

Answer 8

Trusses

Wooden I beams

Question 9

At times the term ($$$$$$) is used with fire departments. This is a military term, and its meaning is NOT appropriate in fire scenarios.

Answer 9

“Withdraw in good order”

Question 10

By using proper terminology, you convey not only the characteristics of the building to other firefighters, but also the ($$$$$).

Answer 10

Hazards

Question 11

In addition to fire conditions and location, fire officers should be encouraged to include the ($$$$$$$) in there initial radio report upon arrival.

Answer 11

Type of construction

Question 12

($$$$$) is another key element for fire professionals. It’s value can not be overstated. Without it, firefighters are reduced to just acting to a fire rather than being prepared for its many potential hazards.

Answer 12

Pre fire planning

Question 13

The first article in fire service press on pre fire planning ($$$$$$$$$$)

Answer 13

“Surveys aid in preparation for handling large fires” in Fire Engineering, January 1948.

Question 14

The word PLAN, though commonly used to describe this pre fire effort, might be a misnomer. A more accurate term may be ($$$$$$$). The use of the the word PLAN sometimes leads to the over emphasis on the planning of ($$$$$).

Answer 14

Pre fire analysis

Action

Question 15

If an emergency force is LESS well trained, then more detailed planning against specific problems is necessary. If the plan is too ($$$$$), there is the potential problem that failure to follow the plan, may be taken as evidence of negligence or incompetence.

Answer 15

Specific

Question 16

An ($$$$$) is essentially a policing function.

Answer 16

Inspection

Question 17

In an ($$$$) the property should be examined to see whether or not it complies with standards.

Answer 17

Inspection

Question 18

($$$$$$$$) is a commonly used term for taking care of unplanned emergencies.

Answer 18

Firefighting

Question 19

Pre fire planning surveys are important. Sometimes the perceived importance of such planning is enhanced by the ($$$$$) of the fire officer performing the planning survey.

Answer 19

Stature

Question 20

All contact with an owner or manager should be through a ($$$$$$) who has the lead responsibility for that particular risk.

Answer 20

Single individual

Question 21

A ($$$$$) with advanced fire should be a strong candidate for withdrawal and a defensive posture if civilian life has been accounted for.

Answer 21

Light weight

Question 22

Phenolic Fire Chief Alan Brunacini’s philosophy ($$$$$)

Answer 22

Take a significant risk to protect a salable life, a little very controlled risk to protect as able property, no risk for what is already lost.