Practice test1 Flashcards
(10 cards)
You attend an MVC what are the actions of FF1 and FF2 initially (what are they responsible for) (IFSTA - CH 10 -P511)?
Ensure scene is secured
FF 1
-Determine extrication tasks -Asses conditions
-Note any hazards
FF 2
-Victims that might have been ejected -Other vehicles that may have been involved
-Damage to structures or utilities
You are assigned to the 8th floor, why do we check the floor below?
To ensure that it’s clear before proceeding to the alarm floor and to ensure the layout of the floor and location of hose cabinets.
You are dispatched to a 2 storey townhome. Where would you search, in what order and why? (Will be a picture) (Priorities of Primary Search – IFSTA – CH 9 - P431)?
- Most severely threatened - Area closest to the fire on fire floor
- Largest numbers - Areas containing people
- Remainder of hazard zone - Area furthest from fire on same level - Exposures - Interior/Exterior
Essay Question 2020
Define Ethics and how does a captain portray it and why is it important? (CO – CH 3 - P59)
Ethics: are the agreed - upon philosophical principles that define what is correct behavior for members of society
Ethics involve: Relationship with others Decision making process
Choosing right/Wrong
Essay Question 2019
Pick 2 to define and how it is used in the fire service. Coaching, Counselling, or Mentoring? (CO – CH 3 - P72)
Coaching- Identifying motivational direction, positive reinforcement, constructive feedback- maintain and improve performance
Mentoring- Prepare capable individuals for advancement within the organization for roles and responsibilities
What are the differences between unsafe acts on scene and unsafe conditions on scene? How can you control either? (CO – CH 7 - P177/178 & P179)
Unsafe Acts
-Free lancing - Stay together
-No crew integrity - team bonding
-Not wearing PPE - Buddy checks
-Lack of rehab
Unsafe Conditions
-Zero visibility - Drive slow
-Hostile crowds - Police
-Environment - situational awareness
You are dispatched to a 2nd storey townhouse fire. Describe how and where you would ventilate and why. (will be a picture)
- Ventilate nearest window
- Horizontal because of floor above
- Setup PPV at entrance and coordinate with crew
House fire (picture) What are your considerations? Based on Company Officer Size up (CO – CH 11 – P300)
- What has happened
- What is Likely to Happen
- What resources are available
- What actions Necessary
- What additional resources needed
Define the IFSTA Risk Management Policy – Not short form, in full form (IFSTA - CH 11 – P320)
Risk management : is the process of analyzing and identifying the exposure to hazards, selecting appropriate techniques to handle exposures, implementing chosen techniques, and monitoring the results of those techniques.
What are the 3 key points to applying principles of applying risk management Officer CH 11 – P321
- Activities that present significant risk to ff shall be limited to situations to save savable lives.
- Activities that are routinely employed to protect property shall be recognized as inherent risks, and actions shall be taken to avoid these risks
- No risk to ff when there is no possibility to save lives or property
