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What is the relationship between risk-taking and incident benchmarks at structure fires?

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Risk-taking should align with tactical priorities; high risk is justified for rescue before an all clear, but should decrease after benchmarks like all clear or fire under control.

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What are the three communication ingredients for an effective PAR?

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  1. Confirmation of assignment, 2. Location, 3. Number of people in the assignment.
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What action should the ISO take if a member is unaccounted for?

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Verify the missing person’s last known position, declare emergency traffic, activate a RIC, assign an ASO, and search non-IDLH areas.

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What are consequences of poor accountability at a structure fire?

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Missed firefighters may go undetected, delaying rescue and increasing risk of injury or death.

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What is an imminent threat to firefighter safety at structure fires?

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Hostile fire events like flashover, backdraft, or explosive growth.

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How are imminent hazards classified at structure fires?

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Into categories:

hostile fire events,
building geometry,
collapse potential,
and hazardous energy.

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What incident scene conditions should the ISO monitor?

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Smoke, fire behavior, building integrity, hazardous energy, and crew effectiveness.

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When are ASOs or technical specialists required at incidents?

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At hazmat technician-level or technical rescue incidents, per OSHA and NFPA standards.

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How does fire behavior affect firefighting efforts?

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Rapid growth due to modern materials can overrun crews, requiring ventilation and adequate fire flow.

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What characterizes suitable entry/egress options at building fires?

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Clear corridors, at least two escape paths, and safe havens for crews.

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What is a rescue profile?

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A classification of the likelihood a victim can survive in a building space, rated as high, marginal, or zero.

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What conditions help evaluate RIC capability?

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Scene hazards, access/egress options, resource availability, and fire behavior.

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What standards require a RIC at structure fires?

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NFPA 1500 and 1710 mandate RICs for IDLH environments like structure fires.

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What factors increase the need for RIC capability?

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Complex building geometry, heavy fire, or multiple trapped firefighters.

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How is the need for additional RIC capability communicated?

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The ISO relays the need to the IC, suggesting additional RICs or resources.

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What fire behavior issues should the ISO communicate to the RIC?

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Signs of flashover, backdraft, or explosive growth potential.

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What access/egress issues should the ISO relay to the RIC?

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Limited entry points, blocked exits, or sloping-grade confusion.

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What collapse issues should the ISO communicate to the RIC?

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Lightweight construction, void space fires, or unreinforced masonry risks.

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What hazardous energy issues should the ISO tell the RIC?

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Exposed power lines, pressure vessels, or hazmat presence.

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What is a unique hazard at strip mall fires?

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Shared attic spaces increasing fire spread risk.

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What is another strip mall hazard?

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Lightweight roof trusses prone to early collapse.

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What is a third strip mall hazard?

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Multiple occupancy types with varied hazmat risks.

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What is an ISO function at high-rise fires?

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Monitor fire spread across floors and voids.

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What is another ISO function at high-rise fires?

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Ensure adequate staffing for extended operations.

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What is a third ISO function at high-rise fires?
Evaluate elevator safety for firefighter use.
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What is a fourth ISO function at high-rise fires?
Coordinate with ASOs for lobby and stairwell safety.
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What is an ASO function at high-rise fires?
Monitor air management in stairwells.
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What is another ASO function at high-rise fires?
Ensure PPE compliance in IDLH zones.
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What is a third ASO function at high-rise fires?
Track crew locations across multiple floors.
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What is a fourth ASO function at high-rise fires?
Assess ventilation effectiveness.
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What is a fifth ASO function at high-rise fires?
Monitor rehab needs for prolonged operations.
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What is a sixth ASO function at high-rise fires?
Relay collapse risks to crews in upper floors.
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What fire environment condition requires contamination reduction?
Heavy smoke with carcinogenic residues.
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What contaminant necessitates decontamination?
Soot containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
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What is the process for gross contamination reduction?
Use soap and water to wash exposed skin and PPE at the scene.
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How does the ISO prioritize tasks at structure fires?
Focus on imminent threats, then crew safety, and finally operational effectiveness.
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How does the ISO make decisions with unknowns?
Use recon, Read 3 skills, and risk profiling to judge acceptable risks.
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What resource deficiency affects safety?
Inadequate staffing, e.g., fewer than 14 for a low-hazard fire per NFPA 1710.
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How does the ISO ensure responder safety?
Implement mandatory rehab, enforce PPE use, and monitor accountability.
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When should the ISO suspend operations?
If fire behavior or collapse risks indicate imminent threats.
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How does the ISO monitor accountability?
Check PARs for assignment, location, and crew count accuracy.
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How does the ISO prioritize risks?
Prioritize life-saving risks over property, adjusting after benchmarks like all clear.
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How does the ISO communicate issues to the RIC?
Relay hazards, access, and fire behavior via radio or direct briefing.
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What access hazard might the ISO communicate?
Blocked exits due to debris or security barriers.
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How does the ISO evaluate contamination efforts?
Check if washing removes visible soot and recommend further measures.
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Why is time perception critical for ISOs?
It affects hazard prioritization and resource needs, as time slips away.
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What is environmental integrity?
The stability and rate of change of the building and incident conditions.
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What indicates unstable, quickly changing environmental integrity?
Rapid fire spread or imminent collapse, exponentially increasing risk.
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How does sloping-grade affect operations?
It causes confusion, as crews may misjudge floor levels.
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What OSHA regulation mandates an ISO at hazmat incidents?
29 CFR 1910.120 requires an ISO for technician-level hazmat response.
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What is the role of an ASO-HM?
Handle technician-level safety functions, reporting to the ISO.
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What NFPA standard defines hazmat competencies?
NFPA 472 outlines awareness, operations, technician, and command levels.
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What is a hazmat incident hazard?
Toxic exposure from chemical releases.
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What is another hazmat hazard?
Explosion risk from volatile substances.
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What is a third hazmat hazard?
Environmental contamination affecting groundwater.
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What is a societal factor increasing hazmat risks?
Illegal drug labs producing toxic waste.
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What is a hazmat ISO function?
Ensure compliance with OSHA and NFPA regulations.
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What is another hazmat ISO function?
Coordinate with ASO-HM for technician safety.
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What is a third hazmat ISO function?
Monitor decontamination effectiveness.
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What is an ASO-HM responsibility?
Assess chemical hazards in the hot zone.
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What is another ASO-HM responsibility?
Ensure proper PPE for technician crews.
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What is a third ASO-HM responsibility?
Liaise with hazmat branch director.
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What is a hazmat safety system?
Decontamination stations to reduce exposure.
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What is another hazmat safety system?
Respiratory protection per 29 CFR 1910.134.
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What is a third hazmat safety system?
Hazard communication per 29 CFR 1910.1200.
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Why is hazmat response regulated?
Due to health risks, environmental damage, and liability.
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What is a technical rescue incident?
Incidents like confined space, high-angle, or trench rescues.
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What is a technical rescue ISO function?
Evaluate scene safety for rescuers.
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What is another technical rescue ISO function?
Coordinate with technical specialists.
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What is a third technical rescue ISO function?
Monitor compliance with OSHA 1910.146.
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What is a technical rescue hazard?
Collapse risk in trench or structural rescues.
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What is another technical rescue hazard?
Asphyxiation in confined spaces.
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What is a third technical rescue hazard?
Fall risks in high-angle rescues.
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What OSHA regulation applies to confined space rescues?
29 CFR 1910.146 mandates safety protocols.
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What NFPA standard applies to technical rescues?
NFPA 1006 defines rescuer competencies.
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What is a technical rescue safety system?
Rope systems for high-angle rescues.
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What is another technical rescue safety system?
Atmospheric monitoring in confined spaces.
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What is a third technical rescue safety system?
Shoring for trench rescue stability.
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Why are ASOs needed in technical rescues?
To handle specialized hazards per OSHA and NFPA.
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What is a rescue profile indicator for high survivability?
Clear windows near the fire with visible interiors.
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What is a marginal rescue profile indicator?
Fast, thick smoke but not turbulent, with intact windows.
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What is a zero rescue profile indicator?
Turbulent, black smoke filling a space.
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How does the ISO assess operational effectiveness?
Check if ventilation reduces smoke and fire flow quenches flames.
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What is a staffing guideline for low-hazard fires?
23 personnel, including 2 engines, 1 truck, and support per NFPA.
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What is a high-hazard fire staffing need?
42 personnel, including 4 engines and 2 trucks.
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Why is four-person crew staffing critical?
NIST studies show 30% faster task completion than two-person crews.
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What is a task application concern?
Using incorrect tools, risking injury.
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What is a team vs. task issue?
Too few firefighters for a task, indicating IAP mismatch.
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What is a rapid withdrawal option?
Multiple escape paths for crews in IDLH zones.
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What is a trip/fall hazard example?
Debris or uneven terrain causing strains/sprains.
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What triggers a PAR at structure fires?
Switch from offensive to defensive mode.
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What is another PAR trigger?
Achieving an all clear benchmark.
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What is a third PAR trigger?
Report of a Mayday or missing firefighter.
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What indicates ineffective rehab?
Firefighters skipping core cooling or hydration.
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Who else needs rehab besides interior crews?
Apparatus operators, RICs, and command staff.
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What is a traffic hazard at structure fires?
Apparatus movement during water shuttle operations.
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How does the ISO address traffic hazards?
Ensure a traffic flow plan is communicated.
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What radio trigger word indicates a problem?
'Mayday' signals an immediate emergency.
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What is another radio trigger phrase?
'Emergency traffic' indicates urgent issues.
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What is a third radio trigger?
Unintelligible yelling suggesting distress.
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What is a strip mall ISO consideration?
Monitor backdraft potential in shared spaces.
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What is a high-rise ISO challenge?
Managing extended SCBA air supply needs.
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What contamination reduction measure is critical?
Immediate PPE washing to remove carcinogens.
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How does the ISO use time at fires?
Monitor elapsed time to prioritize hazards and resources.
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What is environmental integrity’s role in risk?
Stable conditions subtract risk; unstable ones add it.
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How does building geometry add risk?
Confusing layouts or limited access increase disorientation.
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What is a collapse warning sign?
Pressurized, tan smoke from lightweight structures.
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What hazardous energy requires zoning?
Exposed power lines near the fire.
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What is the ISO’s role in resource allocation?
Check if staffing and equipment fit the IAP.
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What is a tool vs. task example?
Using a saw beyond its design, risking failure.
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Why is RIC communication critical?
To ensure RICs understand hazards and access.
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What is a hazmat ISO competency?
Command-level knowledge per NFPA 472.
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What is a hazmat liability concern?
Non-compliance with OSHA regulations.
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What is a hazmat environmental risk?
Toxic runoff contaminating groundwater.
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Why are grow-houses a hazmat concern?
Oil-extraction processes create explosion risks.
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What is a hazmat ASO-HM title variation?
Hazmat branch safety officer.
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How does the ISO support ASO-HM?
Retain overall safety oversight while ASO-HM handles technician tasks.
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What is a technical rescue ASO role?
Monitor specialized equipment like rope systems.
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What is a confined space rescue risk?
Oxygen deficiency causing asphyxiation.
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What is a trench rescue safety measure?
Shoring to prevent further collapse.
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How does the ISO coordinate with specialists?
Integrate their expertise into the safety plan.
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What is a hazmat decon process?
Washing PPE and skin to remove toxic residues.
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What is a technical rescue SOP example?
Mandatory atmospheric testing before entry.
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Why is PAR communication critical?
Incomplete PARs can miss unaccounted firefighters.
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What is a high-rise ASO challenge?
Tracking crews across multiple stairwells.
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What is a strip mall fire risk?
Hidden void spaces spreading fire.
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How does the ISO judge fire flow?
Check if applied water matches fire heat output.
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What is a resource effectiveness issue?
Inadequate hose reach for deep building operations.
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Why is pace control important?
A quickened pace reduces reaction time to hazards.
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What is a hazmat regulation example?
29 CFR 1910.95 for noise exposure limits.
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What is a technical rescue regulation?
29 CFR 1910.1030 for blood-borne pathogens.
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How does the ISO use recon at structure fires?
Perform repeated recon to assess hazards and crew actions.
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What is the risk-taking equation?
Principal hazards ± integrity + other hazards ± resource effectiveness = risk-taking.
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How does the ISO reduce risk after all clear?
Advise crews to slow pace and focus on property protection.
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What is a hazmat ISO challenge?
Balancing regulatory compliance with operational needs.
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What is a technical rescue ISO challenge?
Ensuring rescuer safety in high-risk environments.
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How does the ISO handle unanswered radio calls?
Investigate if they indicate a need for RIC intervention.
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What is a structure fire staffing study finding?
Four-person crews reduce injury rates compared to smaller crews.
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How does the ISO use a signaling device?
Use a tennis ball or whistle to get crew attention safely.
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What is a high rescue profile example?
Smoke above, clear visibility below in a compartment.
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Why is NFPA 1710 important for ISOs?
It sets staffing standards for safe fire operations.
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What is a hazmat safety tip?
Ensure decon stations are set up before entry.
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What is a technical rescue safety tip?
Verify shoring stability before trench entry.
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How does the ISO assess crew effectiveness?
Check if tasks align with IAP and achieve stability.
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What is a final ISO role at structure fires?
Serve as the 'risk cop' to enforce risk guidelines.

Fire Dept ISO 3rd JBL (7 decks)

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