Highrise

Question 1

Air moving downward inside a tightly sealed building

Answer 1

reverse stack effect

Question 2

Leaving building occupants in place during a fire outbreak

Answer 2

protect-in-place

Question 3

Separation of fire gases into layers

Answer 3

stratification

Question 4

Smoke reaching the ceiling and moving laterally toward the walls

Answer 4

mushrooming

Question 5

Allowing communication with building occupants

Answer 5

public address system

Question 6

A void between the ceiling and the floor above

Answer 6

plenum

Question 7

Smoke generated by a sprinkler response to a small fire

Answer 7

cold smoke

Question 8

A non-load-bearing enclosing wall located on the outside of a structure

Answer 8

curtain wall

Question 9

express elevator

Answer 9

An elevator that travels only between upper floors

Question 10

A building with six or more stories

Answer 10

high-rise building

Question 11

Stairs that do not serve all building floors

Answer 11

isolated stairs

Question 12

Providing status information about circuits or conditions

Answer 12

annunciator panel

Question 13

A multistory open vertical space within a building

Answer 13

atrium

Question 14

What modification was made to the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code in February 1976?
a) Addition of fire-resistant construction requirements
b) Requirement for fire control rooms in high-rise buildings
c) Installation of sprinkler systems in all buildings
d) Implementation of stricter elevator regulations

Answer 14

b) Requirement for fire control rooms in high-rise buildings

Question 15

What types of occupancies can be found in high-rise buildings?
a) Assisted living facilities, hospitals, and schools
b) Restaurants, gyms, and swimming pools
c) Retail stores and shopping malls
d) Manufacturing facilities and warehouses

Answer 15

b) Restaurants, gyms, and swimming pools

Question 16

Which of the following is a characteristic of residential high-rise buildings?
a) Center-core construction
b) Numerous interior compartments
c) Large open expanses on each floor
d) Atriums at the main entrance

Answer 16

b) Numerous interior compartments

Question 17

What is the purpose of a fire control room in a high-rise building?
a) To house security personnel
b) To monitor HVAC systems
c) To coordinate fire department operations
d) To store firefighting equipment

Answer 17

c) To coordinate fire department operations

Question 18

Which fire protection feature is required in high-rise buildings constructed after 1976?
a) Class 3 standpipe system
b) Firefighter service to the elevators
c) Full sprinkler protection
d) Local fire warning system

Answer 18

c) Full sprinkler protection

Question 19

What type of construction materials are commonly used in high-rise buildings constructed before 1976?
a) Steel and concrete
b) Wood and masonry
c) Glass and precast metal panels
d) Lightweight concrete

Answer 19

a) Steel and concrete

Question 20

What is a common feature of flat roofs in high-rise buildings?
a) Atriums for smoke control
b) Helicopter pads and communication equipment
c) Reinforced drywall interior walls
d) Masonry fire walls for separation

Answer 20

b) Helicopter pads and communication equipment

Question 21

What type of void space is often found in high-rise buildings with slab concrete floors?
a) Suspended ceiling assemblies
b) Insulated metal deck roofs
c) Plenum areas created by drop ceilings
d) Gypsum board mounted to metal studs

Answer 21

c) Plenum areas created by drop ceilings

Question 22

What are the interior walls of residential high-rise buildings typically constructed from?
a) Masonry
b) Reinforced drywall
c) Wood or metal studs
d) Lexan polycarbonate sheets

Answer 22

c) Wood or metal studs

Question 23

What type of construction material is lightweight concrete?
a) Traditional concrete with added insulation
b) Concrete with alternative aggregates
c) Concrete with spray-on fireproofing
d) Hollow-core precast concrete

Answer 23

b) Concrete with alternative aggregates

Question 24

What are some of the functions that can be housed in high-rise basements or below-grade areas?
a) Parking garages, trash compactors, mailrooms
b) Bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms
c) Conference rooms, cafeterias, gyms
d) Swimming pools, tennis courts, gardens

Answer 24

a) Parking garages, trash compactors, mailrooms

Question 25

What are some challenges posed by parking garages in high-rise buildings?
a) Limited access for apparatus
b) Lack of radio operations
c) Absence of sprinklers
d) All of the above

Answer 25

d) All of the above

Question 26

How are designated breakable windows for emergencies marked?
a) With a Maltese cross or fire helmet etched in the lower corner
b) With a red circle or a warning sign
c) With a green checkmark or a safety symbol
d) With a blue triangle or an emergency exit sign

Answer 26

a) With a Maltese cross or fire helmet etched in the lower corner

Question 27

In high-rise buildings, which type of doors indicate an electric or telephone room or another type of closet?
a) Fire-rated metal doors
b) Wood doors in metal frames
c) Inward opening doors
d) Outward opening doors

Answer 27

d) Outward opening doors

Question 28

Where are the keys and forcible entry tools usually carried in buildings with locked doors above the lobby or first-floor level?
a) By the first engine, truck, or rescue squad proceeding to the fire floor
b) By the building manager or security personnel
c) By the occupants of the building
d) By the local fire department chief

Answer 28

a) By the first engine, truck, or rescue squad proceeding to the fire floor

Question 29

What type of stairwell may lead to confusion during an incident when personnel misunderstand stair access and enter the wrong floor or floor area?
a) Isolated stairs
b) Scissor stairs
c) Accommodation stairs
d) Ventilation stairs

Answer 29

b) Scissor stairs

Question 30

What type of valves may be found in stairwell landings or hall closets in high-rise buildings?
a) Sprinkler control valves
b) Pressure-reducing valves
c) Pressure-regulating valves
d) Standpipe riser outlets

Answer 30

a) Sprinkler control valves

Question 31

What is the purpose of pressure-reducing valves in standpipe systems?
a) To control water pressure during flowing conditions
b) To control water pressure during nonflowing conditions
c) To limit static and residual pressure to a maximum of 175 psi
d) To restrict water flow in the standpipe system

Answer 31

c) To limit static and residual pressure to a maximum of 175 psi

Question 32

What type of elevators are sometimes referred to as “low-rise” and “high-rise” banks?
a) Electric traction elevators
b) Hydraulic elevators
c) Express elevators
d) Freight elevators

Answer 32

c) Express elevators

Question 33

What is the purpose of a fire control room in high-rise buildings?
a) To house the building’s fire pumps
b) To provide a central location for fire protection systems
c) To control the HVAC systems
d) To monitor and suppress fires in the building

Answer 33

b) To provide a central location for fire protection systems

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a life hazard to occupants during high-rise fires?
a) Significant loss of life
b) Panic due to smoke contamination
c) Horizontal and vertical fire extension
d) Sprinkler activation

Answer 34

d) Sprinkler activation

Question 35

In high-rise buildings, the best way to control occupants and maintain their safety during a fire may be to:
a) Conduct a complete evacuation of the building
b) Establish evacuation routes to locations below the fire
c) Use the building’s PA system to communicate with occupants
d) Wait for firm direction from the fire department

Answer 35

b) Establish evacuation routes to locations below the fire

Question 36

The collapse of a suspended ceiling in a high-rise building can:
a) Trap firefighters and render escape impossible
b) Expose low-hanging wires and cables
c) Cause the building to collapse
d) Create a backdraft or flashover condition

Answer 36

b) Expose low-hanging wires and cables

Question 37

Mushrooming smoke in high-rise structures refers to:
a) Smoke rising upward from the fire floor
b) Smoke banking off the roof or ceiling and migrating downward
c) Smoke moving vertically through elevator shafts and stairwells
d) Smoke caused by sprinkler activation

Answer 37

b) Smoke banking off the roof or ceiling and migrating downward

Question 38

The stack effect in high-rise buildings is the natural movement of air resulting from:
a) Temperature difference between inside and outside the building
b) Smoke contamination in stairwells and elevator shafts
c) Sprinkler activation in the building
d) Wind-driven fires on upper floors

Answer 38

a) Temperature difference between inside and outside the building

Question 39

The reverse stack effect in high-rise buildings occurs when:
a) Hot air rises through stairways and elevator shafts
b) Cold air moves downward in a vertical shaft
c) Smoke migrates to a floor level below the fire floor
d) Wind creates a pressure differential in the building

Answer 39

c) Smoke migrates to a floor level below the fire floor

Question 40

Wind-driven fires in high-rise buildings primarily occur due to:
a) Structural damage from the aircraft
b) Rapid fire spread caused by undivided areas
c) Failed or opened windows in the fire area or apartment
d) Intense heat and temperatures in the fire area

Answer 40

c) Failed or opened windows in the fire area or apartment

Question 41

Coordinated ventilation is critical in suppressing wind-driven fires, and horizontal ventilation should be performed:
a) Immediately upon arrival at the fire floor
b) Only if directed by Command
c) To allow the smoke to escape the building
d) After the stairwell doors are closed and controlled

Answer 41

b) Only if directed by Command

Question 42

Horizontal fire extension in high-rise buildings can occur due to:
a) Failed or opened windows in the fire area or apartment
b) Smoke movement through elevator shafts and stairwells
c) Fire spreading through unprotected or compromised void spaces
d) Presence of wind on the building’s exterior

Answer 42

c) Fire spreading through unprotected or compromised void spaces

Question 43

Floor-length windows in high-rise buildings can pose a hazard to firefighters when:
a) They are broken or removed by firefighting crews
b) They are located close to the floor level
c) They create low-visibility conditions
d) They fail to control the spread of fire

Answer 43

a) They are broken or removed by firefighting crews

Question 44

What are the five basic actions of the operational plan for high-rise fires?
a) Determine fire floor, control occupants, control building systems, confine and extinguish the fire, evacuate the building.
b) Verify fire floor, control occupants, control building systems, confine and extinguish the fire, provide exposure protection.
c) Determine fire floor, verify fire floor, control occupants, control building systems, confine and extinguish the fire.
d) Determine fire floor, verify fire floor, control occupants, control building systems, ventilate the building.

Answer 44

c) Determine fire floor, verify fire floor, control occupants, control building systems, confine and extinguish the fire.

Question 45

Why is discipline important during high-rise operations?
a) It ensures effective communication among personnel.
b) It helps maintain control and accountability.
c) It prevents firefighter casualties.
d) It reduces resource commitment.

Answer 45

b) It helps maintain control and accountability.

Question 46

What should be done to control building systems during high-rise fires?
a) Shut down all building systems to prevent fire spread.
b) Maintain control over elevators, fire pump, and air handling systems.
c) Evacuate the building to minimize damage to the systems.
d) Request additional alarms and RIT resources for building system control.

Answer 46

b) Maintain control over elevators, fire pump, and air handling systems.

Question 47

Why is ventilation coordination important in high-rise fires?
a) It helps extinguish the fire more quickly.
b) It prevents smoke from spreading to other floors.
c) It improves communication among personnel.
d) It reduces wind conditions at the fire level.

Answer 47

b) It prevents smoke from spreading to other floors.

Question 48

What should be considered when selecting hoselines for high-rise firefighting?
a) The weight of the hoseline.
b) The size of the fire floor.
c) The flow and reach capabilities of the hoseline.
d) The availability of standpipe outlets.

Answer 48

c) The flow and reach capabilities of the hoseline.

Question 49

What should be done before advancing hoselines into areas with suspended ceiling assemblies?
a) Check for fire in the plenum using a thermal imaging camera.
b) Disconnect the suspended ceiling to prevent entanglement.
c) Remove all furniture and partitions in the area.
d) Use fog nozzles for better penetration.

Answer 49

a) Check for fire in the plenum using a thermal imaging camera.

Question 50

What should be done when deploying hose from a standpipe discharge below the fire floor?
a) Communicate the tactic to the IC.
b) Charge the hose in a tenable atmosphere.
c) Notify the fire department of the deployment.
d) Abandon the apparatus and assist with standpipe operations.

Answer 50

b) Charge the hose in a tenable atmosphere.

Question 51

What are the disadvantages of using gated wyes during standpipe operations?
a) Congestion in the stairwell and loss of water flow.
b) Reduced nozzle reaction and increased hoseline kinks.
c) Loss of water supply redundancy and rapid-fire growth.
d) Impeded hoseline advancement and decreased flow and pressure.

Answer 51

c) Loss of water supply redundancy and rapid-fire growth.

Question 52

How should vehicle fires in attached parking garages be treated?
a) As a separate incident from high-rise fires.
b) With a minimal resource commitment.
c) By initiating the ventilation system manually.
d) As high-rise building fires rather than simple vehicle fires.

Answer 52

d) As high-rise building fires rather than simple vehicle fires.

Question 53

What tactical options should be considered for vehicle fires in attached parking garages?
a) Deploy hoseline directly from the engine to the vehicle fire.
b) Operate standpipe hoseline from the fire floor.
c) Operate standpipe hoseline on the below-grade floor.
d) All of the above.

Answer 53

d) All of the above.

Question 54

What is the minimum initial alarm assignment for a high-rise fire?
a) Four engines, one truck, one rescue squad
b) Five engines, two trucks, one rescue squad, one EMS unit, two battalion chiefs, and one EMS supervisor
c) Three engines, one truck, one rescue squad, one EMS unit, one battalion chief, and one EMS supervisor
d) Six engines, three trucks, two rescue squads, one EMS unit, three battalion chiefs, and one EMS supervisor

Answer 54

b) Five engines, two trucks, one rescue squad, one EMS unit, two battalion chiefs, and one EMS supervisor

Question 55

What are the responsibilities of the first due engine upon arrival on the scene?
a) Establish water supply and report to the fire floor
b) View as much of the structure as possible and park in proximity to the building
c) Provide a lobby report and gather information from building occupants
d) Connect to the standpipe outlet and communicate with Command via radio

Answer 55

a) Establish water supply and report to the fire floor

Question 56

What should personnel do if they find smoke conditions in the lobby?
a) Charge the attack line before opening the door to the fire floor
b) Determine the origin of the smoke before continuing upstairs
c) Recall elevators and place them in firefighter service Phases 1 and 2
d) Deploy a hose pack and forcible entry tools to the stairwell

Answer 56

c) Recall elevators and place them in firefighter service Phases 1 and 2

Question 57

What are the responsibilities of the second due engine?
a) Establish water supply and report to the fire floor
b) Park away from the building and abandon the vehicle with hose packs and RIT equipment
c) View the opposite side of the structure and report fire and smoke locations
d) Help the first engine place the first hoseline in service before deploying the second line

Answer 57

d) Help the first engine place the first hoseline in service before deploying the second line

Question 58

What should the officer of the second due engine do upon arrival?
a) Obtain keys and check the status of the fire control station
b) Establish a water supply and stretch the supply hoseline to the FDC
c) Communicate with Command via radio and check for extension on the floor above
d) Assist the first engine with connecting to the standpipe outlet

Answer 58

c) Communicate with Command via radio and check for extension on the floor above

Question 59

What are the responsibilities of the third due engine?
a) Establish a secondary water supply and deploy a hoseline to extinguish any fire found on the floor above
b) Assist the second truck company and report via radio fire and smoke locations
c) Park on side alpha and raise the aerial to access the unit involved
d) Provide lobby control and communicate with the IC at the command post

Answer 59

a) Establish a secondary water supply and deploy a hoseline to extinguish any fire found on the floor above

Question 60

What should the fourth due engine do upon arrival?
a) Park away from the building and proceed to one floor below the fire floor to establish I-RIT
b) Help the first due engine with the initial hoseline and relieve the first engine in the stairwell
c) Assist the third due engine with establishing a secondary water supply
d) Bring hose packs and forcible entry tools and report directly to the command post

Answer 60

c) Assist the third due engine with establishing a secondary water supply

Question 61

What is the responsibility of the fifth due engine?
a) Help the first due engine place the first hoseline in service
b) Establish a secondary water supply and report directly to the command post
c) Assist the third due engine with a secondary water supply if needed
d) Provide lobby control and assume the responsibilities of the first due truck

Answer 61

c) Assist the third due engine with a secondary water supply if needed

Question 62

Lobby control operations in high-rise buildings involve responsibilities related to:
a) Fire suppression techniques
b) Public relations and media management
c) Building systems control and accountability
d) Hazardous materials handling

Answer 62

c) Building systems control and accountability

Question 63

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of personnel assigned to accountability in a high-rise fire?
a) Locating in a visible position for incoming units
b) Recording all pertinent information on a command board or tracking sheet
c) Checking in with the accountability function upon entering the incident’s operational area
d) Controlling elevator operations and stairwell identification

Answer 63

d) Controlling elevator operations and stairwell identification

Question 64

Building system control in high-rise buildings includes control over:
a) Fire pump, fire alarm system, and HVAC
b) Sprinkler system, elevator status, and nonambulatory residents
c) Pressurization system, PA system, and fire phones
d) All of the above

Answer 64

d) All of the above

Question 65

The firefighter assigned to elevator operations in a high-rise building must perform tasks such as:
a) Obtaining a set of keys, recalling elevators, and checking the shaft for fire or smoke
b) Delivering companies to appropriate floors and ensuring personnel do not go above the fire floor
c) Knowing the attack and evacuation stairwell locations and passing the information to incoming companies
d) All of the above

Answer 65

d) All of the above

Question 66

Staging in a high-rise fire refers to:
a) Controlling and coordinating media presence at the scene
b) Assembling resources close to operations on the fire floor
c) Establishing a designated area for fire department vehicles to park
d) Setting up a command post for incident management

Answer 66

b) Assembling resources close to operations on the fire floor

Question 67

The base manager in a high-rise fire is responsible for:
a) Coordinating ventilation efforts in the building
b) Maintaining a pool of available firefighting crews and equipment
c) Recording all pertinent information on a command board or tracking sheet
d) Managing the evacuation process and controlling evacuee movement

Answer 67

b) Maintaining a pool of available firefighting crews and equipment

Question 68

Searching smoke-filled floors above the fire in a high-rise building:
a) Is unnecessary as occupants usually evacuate on their own
b) Requires multiple crews per floor and the use of search ropes
c) Should only be conducted during regular work hours
d) Is the responsibility of the building engineer, not the fire department

Answer 68

b) Requires multiple crews per floor and the use of search ropes

Question 69

The three basic tactics for ventilation in a high-rise building include:
a) Horizontal ventilation, vertical ventilation, and HVAC system ventilation
b) Elevator shaft ventilation, stairwell ventilation, and rooftop ventilation
c) Window ventilation, door ventilation, and basement ventilation
d) Sprinkler system activation, pressurization system activation, and HVAC shutdown

Answer 69

a) Horizontal ventilation, vertical ventilation, and HVAC system ventilation

Question 70

The purpose of a search and evacuation operation in a high-rise fire is to:
a) Extinguish the fire and prevent further spread
b) Control occupants, prevent panic, and complete primary and secondary searches
c) Coordinate media relations and provide updates to the public
d) Assess damage and determine the cause of the fire

Answer 70

b) Control occupants, prevent panic, and complete primary and secondary searches

Question 71

Command should establish a search and evacuation group in a high-rise fire if:
a) There are more than two floors above the fire that contain building occupants
b) The fire department lacks the necessary resources to handle the incident
c) The fire is spreading rapidly and poses a threat to neighboring buildings
d) The incident is occurring during nighttime hours

Answer 71

There are more than two floors above the fire that contain building occupants

Question 72

What is the typical height range of a midrise building?
a) 1 to 3 stories
b) 3 to 6 stories
c) 6 to 10 stories
d) 10 to 15 stories

Answer 72

b) 3 to 6 stories

Question 73

How far is the maximum distance between the lowest level of fire department vehicle access and the highest occupiable floor in a midrise building?
a) Less than 50 ft
b) Less than 75 ft
c) Less than 100 ft
d) Less than 150 ft

Answer 73

b) Less than 75 ft

Question 74

Which of the following construction methods is commonly used in commercial midrise buildings?
a) Lightweight wood construction
b) Noncombustible construction
c) Ordinary construction
d) Podium construction

Answer 74

b) Noncombustible construction

Question 75

What is the term used to describe a construction method that combines lightweight wood and noncombustible materials in mixed-use midrise buildings?
a) Pedestal construction
b) Platform construction
c) Podium construction
d) Hybrid construction

Answer 75

c) Podium construction

Question 76

What type of midrise building design is characterized by a centralized multistory concrete parking structure surrounded by wood-frame units?
a) Walk-up design
b) Wrap-around design
c) Assisted living design
d) Commercial design

Answer 76

b) Wrap-around design

Question 77

What type of midrise balcony is supported on three sides by bearing walls and is open on only one side?
a) Cantilevered balcony
b) Recessed balcony
c) Hinged balcony
d) Wrap-around balcony

Answer 77

b) Recessed balcony

Question 78

Which type of fire sprinkler system is commonly used in lightweight midrise buildings?
a) NFPA 13R residential sprinkler system
b) Preaction system
c) Inert gas system
d) Clean agent gas system

Answer 78

a) NFPA 13R residential sprinkler system

Question 79

What is the purpose of a preaction valve in a preaction fire sprinkler system?
a) To hold the suppression agent from the piping
b) To detect developing fires
c) To initiate discharge of the extinguishing agent
d) To open the sprinkler heads

Answer 79

a) To hold the suppression agent from the piping

Question 80

Where are standpipe riser outlets typically located in midrise buildings?
a) In the stairway
b) In the hallway
c) In the parking garage
d) In the atrium

Answer 80

a) In the stairway

Question 81

What is the purpose of self-closing fire partition doors in long hallways of midrise buildings?
a) To compartmentalize the fire
b) To provide access to work or living areas
c) To slow the lateral spread of fire and smoke
d) To allow for long hose stretches

Answer 81

c) To slow the lateral spread of fire and smoke

Question 82

What are some fire hazards associated with midrise buildings?
a) Lack of communication systems
b) Presence of standpipes and sprinkler systems
c) Stairway pressurization fans
d) Concrete form work and support bracing

Answer 82

a) Lack of communication systems

Question 83

What can cause fire extension in midrise buildings?
a) Vertical void spaces
b) Lightweight construction
c) Large open attic areas
d) Scaffolding collapse

Answer 83

a) Vertical void spaces

Question 84

What specific challenges do firefighting operations face in midrise buildings under construction?
a) Missing fire-rated materials
b) Absence of operational sprinkler and standpipe systems
c) Inaccessible water supply systems
d) Rapid collapse due to lack of drywall

Answer 84

a) Missing fire-rated materials
b) Absence of operational sprinkler and standpipe systems
c) Inaccessible water supply systems

Question 85

Which type of building shares characteristics with midrise buildings and requires overlapping tactics?
a) High-rise buildings
b) Garden apartments
c) Industrial complexes
d) Single-family homes

Answer 85

b) Garden apartments

Question 86

What should the first command officer do upon arrival at a midrise building fire?
a) Establish Command
b) Evaluate the need for additional resources
c) Request additional alarms and RIT resources
d) All of the above

Answer 86

d) All of the above

Question 87

How should personnel check for fire beneath raised floor systems in IT-related occupancies?
a) Look for fire in plenum spaces above drop ceilings
b) Conduct a lap around the building
c) Evaluate the location and extent of smoke and fire
d) Coordinate with other units to complete a size-up

Answer 87

a) Look for fire in plenum spaces above drop ceilings

Question 88

What should be included in the on-scene report for a midrise building fire?
a) Unit identification and side of structure
b) Number of floors above ground
c) Evident conditions and location
d) All of the above

Answer 88

d) All of the above

Question 89

Which factors can impact an officer’s ability to complete a lap around a midrise building?
a) Topography and grading-related issues
b) Number of floors visible from different sides
c) Communication problems
d) Conflicting understandings of the building’s size and layout

Answer 89

a) Topography and grading-related issues
b) Number of floors visible from different sides

Question 90

What determines whether the initial attack line is stretched from the engine or from a standpipe?
a) Fire location
b) Building height
c) Occupancy type
d) Access points

Answer 90

a) Fire location

Question 91

What is the purpose of exposure lines in midrise buildings?
a) Prevent fire spread to adjacent structures
b) Extinguish large-volume fires
c) Provide communication systems
d) Establish primary water supply

Answer 91

a) Prevent fire spread to adjacent structures

Question 92

What is the minimum initial alarm assignment for a midrise building fire?

Answer 92

Five engines, two trucks, one rescue squad, one EMS unit, two battalion chiefs, one command aide, and one EMS supervisor.

Question 93

What should the fifth due engine company do at a building without a standpipe?
a) Establish a secondary water supply.
b) Assume lobby control.
c) Confer with the IC.
d) Bring hose packs and forcible entry tools.

Answer 93

d) Bring hose packs and forcible entry tools.

Question 94

Which units carry out tasks such as searching for victims, locating the fire, forcible entry, ventilation, and utility control?
a) Engine companies
b) EMS units
c) Battalion chiefs
d) Truck and rescue companies

Answer 94

d) Truck and rescue companies

Question 95

Where should the first due truck park at a midrise building fire?
a) On side Alpha
b) On the fire side of the building if accessible
c) In front of the involved structure
d) Next to the incident command vehicle

Answer 95

a) On side Alpha

Question 96

Where should EMS units park at an incident?
a) Close to the incident
b) Far away from the incident
c) Near the command post
d) Near the fire control room

Answer 96

a) Close to the incident

Question 97

What should the first due chief officer do upon arriving on-scene?
a) Assume or establish command
b) Gather all available information
c) Exchange information with the initial IC
d) Determine the command post location

Answer 97

b) Gather all available information

Question 98

Which chief officer is typically assigned division supervision of operations on the fire floor?
a) First due chief officer
b) Second due chief officer
c) Third due chief officer
d) Fourth due chief officer

Answer 98

b) Second due chief officer