Class PPT - Ch. 12

Question 1

What are the general ISO functions at a Structure Fire?

Answer 1

Read:
Smoke
Building
Hazardous energy

Discover potential threats
Prevent firefighter injury or death

Question 2

Reconnaissance Efforts at a Structure Fire formula.

Answer 2

Principle hazards +/- integrity + other hazards +/- resource effectiveness = Risk Taking

Question 3

What should risk taking be tied to?

Answer 3

Bench marks

Question 4

At structure fires, when ISO should request an ASO?

Answer 4

Large buildings with significant fire involvement
Plans section is established
Buildings with unusual or unique hazards
When ISO is requested to go into IDLH
Mayday or RIC activation

Question 5

ISO’s role in a RIC situation

Answer 5

Evaluate incident environment conditions and operations
Ensure adequate resources for the RIC
Communicate information to RIC supervisor

Question 6

What is the key with buildings that have center hallways and stairwells?

Answer 6

Smoke cooling and flow path management

- #1 priority is controlling smoke and heat

Question 7

What is the ISO for IC on structure fires and what should they not focus on?

Answer 7

Eyes and ears for IC

Don’t focus on tactics and strategy