Chapter 2 Procedures, Preincident Planning, and Size-Up

Question 1

There is a relationship between SOPs, equipment, and training. Any time new equipment or a new procedure is written, the entire cycle must be completed.

Answer 1

SOPs > Training > Equipment > SOPs

Question 2

What is the most valued fire suppression resource in any community?

Answer 2

The FF

Question 3

The ability to save lives and property is directly related to ___________________.

Answer 3

Response Time

Question 4

When all or part of a community is not serviced by a water distribution system, special provisions are necessary:

Answer 4

1. Working from apparatus tank
2. Setting up water relays
3. Implementing water tender shuttles

Question 5

Whether the first arriving pumper uses an attack pumper tactic or not, make provisions to ensure a:

Answer 5

reliable, adequate, and continuous water supply

Question 6

Weight of water

Answer 6

8.3 pounds per gallon

Question 7

Establishing SOPs is __________ in the size-up.

Answer 7

step one

Question 8

Pre-incident planning is ___________ in the size up.

Answer 8

step two

Question 9

Why is keeping preincident plans current at least as important as creating the initial preincident plan?

Answer 9

Bad information can be worse than no information

Question 10

What are the most important part of a preincident plan?

Answer 10

The drawings

Question 11

Types of preincident plans:

Answer 11

1. Complex
2. Formal
3. Notation

Question 12

Complex Preincident Plans

Answer 12

Used when a property has more than three buildings or when it is necessary to show the layout of the premises and the relationship between buildings on the site.

Question 13

A property with a substantial risk to life and/or property should be the subject of a _____________.

Answer 13

Formal Preincident Plan

Question 14

The formal preincident plan would include:

Answer 14

1. A drawing of the property
2. Specific floor layouts
3. Narrative describing important features

Question 15

What three factors dictate whether a preincident plan should be conducted or not?

Answer 15

1. High life hazard
2. Particularly difficult extinguishment problem
3. High value property
   * Properties with high life hazards should be the highest priority

Question 16

SOPs describe a ___________________ for addressing _______________ operational circumstances.

Answer 16

Standardized method / predictable

Question 17

Preplanning (vs SOPs) addresses what ____________________.

Answer 17

Is different or unusual

Question 18

Preincident plans are ________________, whereas SOPs are ___________.

Answer 18

building specific / general

Question 19

Primary and secondary factors must be evaluated at each incident. Primary factors are:

Answer 19

the most important factors. (like life safety factors)

Question 20

The initial size-up analysis is limited to evaluating ______________?

Answer 20

Primary factors.

Question 21

Smoke volume, velocity, density, and color provide clues about:

Answer 21

1. The possibility of flashover
2. Location of the fire
3. Survivability inside the building

Question 22

Size-up of evacuation status considers the following factors:

Answer 22

1. Occupant proximity to fire
2. Awareness of occupants
3. Mobility of occupants
4. Occupant familiarity with building
5. Primary and alternative egress routes
6. Medical status of occupants

Question 23

Which NFPA standards require a RIT?

Answer 23

NFPA 1500, 1710, 1720

Question 24

How far out should a collapse zone be set up?

Answer 24

One and a half times the height of the building

Question 25

Construction Types

Answer 25

Type I - Fire-resistive Type II - Noncombustible Type III - Ordinary Type IV - Heavy Timber Type V - Woof Frame

Question 26

NFPA 5000 would classify a remodeled building as:

Answer 26

The weakest form of construction

Question 27

Which structure is most important to FFs?

Answer 27

The structure that supports the roof.

Question 28

NFPA 1 requires that water-absorbent materials be stored no closer than _______ from the wall.

Answer 28

24 inches

Question 29

If the fire compartment is larger than two standard preconnects can extinguish, or if the fuel load will create a fire situation beyond the control of the two standard attack hose lines, the rate of flow should be _____________ for these areas and noted in the _________________.

Answer 29

precalculated / preincident plan

Question 30

Extinguishment is the primary purpose of using handheld hose lines and master streams, but there is also a need to:

Answer 30

1. Cover internal and external exposures 2. provide backup hose lines 3. protect critical egress routes

Question 31

What class(es) of standpipe are designed to be used by firefighters?

Answer 31

Class I and Class III

Question 32

_________ is generally the most important and difficult resource to obtain when initiating an offensive attack.

Answer 32

Staffing

Question 33

What factors require additional staffing?

Answer 33

1. Searching large areas 2. Physically removing victims 3. Meeting larger rate of flow requirements 4. Responding to areas beyond a fixed water supply

Question 34

Time is one factor that will not be known until a fire occurs. Consider the following time factors:

Answer 34

1. Time of day 2. Day of week 3. Time of year 4. Special times

Question 35

Size-up follows a chronological sequence:

Answer 35

1. SOPs 2. Preincident plan 3. Shift/day/time 4. Alarm information 5. En route 6. Visual observations of the scene 7. Information gained during continuing operations 8. Overhaul

Question 36

What are necessary prerequisites in the development of an incident action plan?

Answer 36

SOPs and a good size up

Question 37

SOPs should be modified to include tactics related to _____________.

Answer 37

Research regarding fire behavior, venting, flow path, and staffing

Question 38

Softening the target

Answer 38

Water should be applied to a fire as soon as possible and from the safest location.

Question 39

Lockbox systems are usually placed at properties with the following features

Answer 39

1. An alarm system is tied to a central station. 2. Chemicals are stored in reportable quantities according to the SARA. 3. Properties that require immediate access by the fire department.

Question 40

What is the fourth category of pre-incident planning?

Answer 40

By occupancy type

Question 41

When preparing a pre-incident plan, what is one of the most common errors?

Answer 41

Pre-assigning companies to respond to specific locations

Question 42

What is the primary fire fighter accountability system?

Answer 42

Utilizing the incident management system or NIMS

Question 43

What determines how many crews should be assigned to the primary search?

Answer 43

1. The size of the area to be searched 2. smoke conditions 3. rescue methods available 4. the condition of the occupants

Question 44

What is the best way to reduce smoke damage in a building?

Answer 44

Ventilation