engine/truck co fireground ops

Question 1

responsibility of engine company

Answer 1

deliver primary firefighting agent (water), a means to deliver it (pump/hose) as well as personnel to apply it properly to fire ground

Question 2

slicers acronym

Answer 2

size up 3 sides
locate fire
id flow paths
cool from safe location
extinguish fire
rescue
salvage

Question 3

level 1 staging typically used

Answer 3

unit reports on scene nothing showing investigating

Question 4

level 1 staging automatic when

Answer 4

3 or more units

Question 5

where level 1 stage

Answer 5

direction of scene appx one block away

Question 6

if level 2 isn’t specifically asked for ….

Answer 6

units will respond level 1

Question 7

three incident priorities and their benchmarks

Answer 7

life safety all clear
incident stabilization under control
property conservation loss stopped

Question 8

example of when to lay own supply line 4

Answer 8

known victim
volume of fire
length of lay
help available (medic/alpha)

Question 9

define fire confinement

Answer 9

actions taken to confine a fire to a given area of present involvement by preventing the spread of fire into any uninvolved area

Question 10

define fire extinguish

Answer 10

actions taken following confinement to extinguish a fire by removing fuel, air, or most commonly heat

Question 11

what attack line to pull depends on 7

Answer 11

size fire
maneuverability
resources
contents
rescue
distance
mode

Question 12

1 3/4 line can flow up to _gpm

Answer 12

200 gpm

Question 13

back up line shall be what size

Answer 13

same or larger than attack line

Question 14

back up line not to be used as

Answer 14

exposures or fire attack at other positions

Question 15

back up line is for

Answer 15

protect egress and provide flow if attack crew overwhelmed

Question 16

3 types master streams

Answer 16

fixed deck guns
portable monitors
elevated aerials

Question 17

the key to master stream effectiveness

Answer 17

initial plascement

Question 18

gpms
1 1/4
1 3/8
1 1/2
1 3/4
2
2 1/4
fog hog

Answer 18

400
500
600
800
1100
1350
800-1200

Question 19

5” hose can pump _ psi max

Answer 19

180psi

Question 20

master stream smooth bore vs fog

Answer 20

smooth firefighting 
fog exposures (unless reach is issue)

Question 21

automatic sprinkler systems definition

Answer 21

arrangement of pipin, valves, and water discharge heads designed to detect a fire and to operate to confine or control the fire

Question 22

standpipe system definition

Answer 22

arrangement of piping, valves, and discharge hose connections strategically placed in a structure to provide an effective and reliable water supply for dire suppression teams

Question 23

buildings with sprinklers and standpipe connections

Answer 23

first line to sprinklers, second to standpipes

Question 24

fire pumps on combinations systems are designed to pump….

Answer 24

enough for sprinklers, not standpipes. still need to hook up

Question 25

charging a dry standpipe....what should be done asap

Answer 25

check all floors outlets

Question 26

ladder responsibilities acronym loversup

Answer 26

``` ladders overhaul ventilation force entry rescue/search salvage utilities provide master stream ```

Question 27

overhaul definition

Answer 27

actions taken to expose hidden fire and assure complete extinguishment.

Question 28

overhaul limit on CO

Answer 28

10ppm

Question 29

the rescue order 4

Answer 29

most severely threatened largest number remainder fire scene all other exposed areas

Question 30

search and rescue definition

Answer 30

systematic process to locate, protect, and remove occupants and victims from a structure to a place of safety

Question 31

primary search definition

Answer 31

rapid search of all areas that can be safely entered with intent to find and remove victims

Question 32

secondary search definition

Answer 32

thorough search of entire fire area after under control. ventilation and lighting considered to assist.

Question 33

who should do secondary search

Answer 33

different company than primary search

Question 34

benchmarks for primary and secondary searches

Answer 34

primary search all clear | secondary search all clear

Question 35

who is your red cross contact

Answer 35

PIO

Question 36

what you need to tell red cross

Answer 36

number | ages

Question 37

after removal of rescued occupants where delivered

Answer 37

medical personnel at ambulance or triage area