Rules Of Engagement 101-01 Flashcards
(21 cards)
What is the inherent level of risk associated with emergency operations for firefighters?
All emergency operations involve an inherent level of risk to firefighters.
What measures should be taken to limit or avoid risks in firefighting?
Risk assessment, constant vigilance, and conscientious application of safety policies and procedures.
Under what circumstance is exposure to elevated risk acceptable for firefighters?
When there is a realistic potential to save known endangered lives.
Is any building or property worth the life of a firefighter?
No, no building or property is worth the life of a firefighter.
What is not acceptable regarding firefighter safety in situations without the possibility of saving lives?
No risk to the safety of firefighters is acceptable.
Should firefighters engage in offensive operations in abandoned buildings?
Firefighters shall not be committed to interior offensive firefighting operations in abandoned or derelict buildings that are known or reasonably believed to be unoccupied.
What must be on site before committing firefighters to interior offensive operations?
Adequate resources to support critical safety functions, including rescue of at-risk personnel.
What is the primary purpose of the risk assessment process?
To support command decision making on fire events and ensure the safety of RFPS personnel on all incidents.
Who is responsible for evaluating the level of risk in every situation?
The incident commander (IC).
What should the risk evaluation by the IC include?
Assessment of the presence, survivability, and potential to rescue occupants.
What must happen when there is no potential to save lives?
Firefighters shall not be committed to operations that present an elevated level of risk.
What is established at the scene of every incident upon the arrival of the first RFPS personnel?
An incident command system.
What is the initial action the IC must conduct at the scene?
An initial risk analysis.
Is the responsibility for risk assessment a one-time task or a continuous process?
A continuous process for the entire duration of each incident.
What must the IC do throughout the incident regarding risk levels?
Continually re-evaluate the conditions to determine if the level of risk has changed.
What role should be assigned to support risk analysis during an incident?
One or more safety officers.
What factors should the risk analysis for a structure fire consider?
Building characteristics, fire factors, risk to building occupants, and firefighting capabilities.
List the building characteristics to be considered in risk analysis.
- Construction type and size
- Structural condition
- Occupancy and contents
What fire factors should be included in the risk analysis?
- Location and extent of the fire
- Estimated time of involvement
- Smoke conditions
What should be assessed regarding building occupants in the risk analysis?
- Known or probable occupants
- Occupant survival assessment
What firefighting capabilities should be evaluated in the risk analysis?
- Available resources
- Operational capabilities and limitations
