Ch 17 Fire Attack by kc

Question 1

4 levels of fire behavior in a structure

Answer 1

1. Ignition 2. growth 3.fully developed 4. decay

Question 2

The volume between inlet and exhaust. Moves from higher pressure to lower pressure areas. i.e. doors/windows/openings etc.

Answer 2

Flow Path

Question 3

Name the 4 factors that distinguish modern from legacy dwellings.

Answer 3

1. Larger homes 2. Open house geometry 3. Increased fuel load 4. New construction material

Question 4

Its a basic tactical unit for emergency operations, with a fire officer in the role of a working officer in the role of a working supervisor.

Answer 4

A fire company

Question 5

What are Lloyd Laymans 5 steps in the Size-up process?

Answer 5

FPSDP 1. Facts 2. Probabilities 3. Situation 4. Decision 5. Plan of operation

Question 6

This plan is updated throughout the incident and reflects incident strategy & tactics and risk management.

Answer 6

I. A. P. (incident action plan)

Question 7

1 in Lloyd layman’s 5 step process. Things that are known about the incident are

Answer 7

Facts

Question 8

2 in Lloyd layman’s 5 step process. Things that are likely to happen or can be anticipated based on known facts.

Answer 8

Probabilities

Question 9

3 in Lloyd layman’s 5 step process. This Size-up step has 3 considerations 1. resources on scene are insufficient 2. resources, on scene capabilities and Limititations in relation to the problem 3. resources on scene capabilities & limitations of personnel training and experience.

Answer 9

Situation

Question 10

4 in Lloyd layman’s 5 step process. Requires specific judgement based on known facts & probabilities & situation evaluation.

Answer 10

Decision

Question 11

5 in Lloyd layman’s 5 step process. Last step used to mitigate the incident.

Answer 11

Plan of Operation

Question 12

What is Lloyd Layman’s

5 Step process?

Answer 12

1. Facts
2. Probabilities
3. Situation
4. Decision
5. Plan of operation

Question 13

Firfighters advance into buildings w/hose lines to extinguish & over power the fire.

Answer 13

Offensive Operstaion

Question 14

When risks outweigh benefits, Firefighters not allowed in the structure

Answer 14

Defensive Operation

Question 15

In the NFA’s Size-up process this phase considers what you know before the incident occurs

Answer 15

Pre-incident information

Question 16

In the NFA’s Size-up process this phase begins on receipt of an alarm. Conditions present at the incident, 360 degree walk around

Answer 16

Phase 2:

Initial size up

1. what do i have?
2. where is it going?
3. how do I control it?

Question 17

In the NFA’s Size-up process:

This phase continuously evolves, evaluation of effectiveness of plan executed. Requires a constant flow of feedback.

Answer 17

Phase 3:

Ongoing size up

Question 18

Its a key factor of size up when selecting the strategic mode. It dictates the degree of risk acceptable in a situation.

Answer 18

Benefit Analysis

Question 19

Name the 3 Modes of Operation at a Fire scene?

Answer 19

1. Offensive
2. Defensive
3. Transitional

Question 20

This operation is changing or preparing to change.

Answer 20

Transitional Mode

Question 21

Name the 2 major components of the IAP?

Answer 21

1. Develop the Starategy
2. Develop a Tactic to perform the strategy

* Strategies are general; same as goals

*Tactics are specific & general; objectives used to meet goals.

Question 22

Name the 3 basic priorities for an IAP

Answer 22

L.I.P.

1. Life Safety
2. Incident Stabilization
3. 3.Property Conservation

Question 23

Incident Action Plan

3 basic priorities

Priority 1

refers to people at risk

(includes public and FD personel)

Answer 23

Life Safety

Question 24

This priority refers to keeping the

incident from getting worse.

i.e. protect exposures, prevent fire spread etc.

Answer 24

Incident Stabilization

Question 25

Priority directed toward preventing additional damage i.e. venting smoke, salvage covers, removing valuables

Answer 25

**Property conservation**

Question 26

Lloyd Layman: 7 factors To assist with developing an action plan.

Answer 26

1. R- Rescue​ 2. E- Exposures 3. C- Confinement 4. E- Extinguish 5. O- Overhaul 6. V- Ventilation 7. S- Salvage

Question 27

Layman's RECEO VS R stands for

Answer 27

**Rescue**

Question 28

Laymans Tactical Priorities: Keeps an incident from getting bigger when not enough resources are available to extinguish a fully involved fire.

Answer 28

**Exposures**

Question 29

Laymans Tactical Priorities: Removes products of combustion from an area and allows cool, fresh air to enter.

Answer 29

**Ventilation**

Question 30

Laymans Tactical Priorities: To mitigate the incident, can be accomplished by using offensive or defensive strategies. pg. 349

Answer 30

**Extinguishment**

Question 31

Laymans tactical Priorities: Makes sure the fire is completely out; no chance of rekindle.

Answer 31

**Overhaul**

Question 32

Laymans Tactical Priorities: Preventing fire spread to uninvolved areas in the same structure. i.e. same room, same floor.

Answer 32

**Confinement**

Question 33

Laymans Tactical Priority: Protecting or removing property that could be damaged by fire, smoke, water, or Firefighting operations.

Answer 33

**Salvage**

Question 34

Who developed the Size-up system that includes 3 phases: 1. Pre-incident information 2. Initial Size-up 3. Ongoing Size-up

Answer 34

**NFA** **National Fire Academy**

Question 35

Systematic process of _gathering_ & _processing_ information to evaluate the situation

Answer 35

**Size-up**

Question 36

When supervising a single company, the Fire Officer must have? 4 things

Answer 36

1. close supervision 2. situational leadership 3. Standardized actions (sog's) 4. command staff assignments (safety, pio, liason)

Question 37

When it comes to scene safety, FF's should wear High-visibility vests or jackets that comply with\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 37

**ANSI 207**

Question 38

zones that identify the level of Hazard:

Answer 38

1. **Hot Zone - Highest Hazard** 2. **Warm Zone - Mderate** 3. **Cold zone - Minimum**

Question 39

Scene Safety: Name 3 situations which a crew may have to disrobe at the incident scene: pg 350

Answer 39

1. Asbestos components 2. Drug Labs 3. Chemical/Biological weapons

Question 40

**NFPA 1407** ## Footnote Crew of Firefighters assigned for Rapid Deployment to rescue lost or trapped members

Answer 40

**RIC** Rapid intervention crew _\*consists of 4 members_ _\*RIC operation has priority over all other tactical functions_

Question 41

Term Used to indicate a FF is lost, missing or in danger.

Answer 41

**Mayday**

Question 42

A systematic method of accounting for all personnel at an emergency incident

Answer 42

**PAR** **Personnel Accountability Report**

Question 43

True or False More civilian deaths occur in 1 and 2 family dwellings than in any other occupancy type in the US

Answer 43

**True**

Question 44

True or False Low Rise multifamily dwellings built since the 1980's are often ***_Type V_*** construction with lightweight truss components in floors and walls.

Answer 44

**True**

Question 45

True or False Danny Hirsch likes to kiss boys and we are gonna smoke his ass on this test.

Answer 45

**True**