sog 3 structure fire operations

Question 1

what is the firefighting standard that the SLCFD operates by?

Answer 1

an aggressive interior fire attack

Question 2

what type of fire attack increases the chance of saving lives and property?

Answer 2

interior attack that is properly performed

Question 3

what must be evaluated prior to starting interior operations

Answer 3

risk assessment

Question 4

when will a RIT team be established

Answer 4

on any IDLH incident

Question 5

what are the incident objectives

Answer 5

life safety, incident stabilization, property conservation, environmental conservation

Question 6

what are the tactical objectives

Answer 6

rescue, exposure, confinement, extinguish, overhaul, ventilation, salvage

Question 7

this is a primary tool to be used during size up, fire attack, search and rescue, and overhaul

Answer 7

thermal imager camera

Question 8

what does can stand for

Answer 8

conditions, actions, needs

Question 9

a brief sizeup will be followed by what

Answer 9

360 degree of the incident

Question 10

side alpha will be identified by what

Answer 10

geographical location

Question 11

if unable to perform a complete 360 degree of the incident, what need to be done

Answer 11

incoming units and communications must be notified

Question 12

positioning of apparatus will be based on what?

Answer 12

the determination of the officer on the first arriving apparatus, overall objectives, fire extent and location, water source, type of structure, structural integrity, additional resources, overhead power lines, contents-explosives, hazmat, etc

Question 13

what is the distance of the collapse zone?

Answer 13

one and a half times the height of the building

Question 14

apparatus should park on the same side of the street as the structure for what reason

Answer 14

in order to leave a lane of traffic for additional units if conditions allow

Question 15

units without an assignments will stage where

Answer 15

a minimum of one block away for the scene awaiting direction for the IC.

Question 16

when is formal activation of the IMS required

Answer 16

two or more companies, judgment of on scene ranking officer, or an incident has potential for escalation.

Question 17

who has the option of establishing or passing command

Answer 17

the first arriving company officer

Question 18

the IC shall establish command and name the incident. they will remain in command until what things take place?

Answer 18

command is transferred or incident is stabilized and command is terminated

Question 19

once command is established all fire ground operations shall go through command with what exception

Answer 19

imminent life safety hazards

Question 20

once command is established it is imperative that what is communicated over the radio

Answer 20

level of accountability

Question 21

what is level 1 accountability

Answer 21

personnel accountability tag placed on the unit identification pad

Question 22

what is level 2 accountability

Answer 22

UIP placed on designated tactical accountability/entry board (TAEB)

Question 23

what is level 3 accountability

Answer 23

personnel that are making entry into the hazardous area are to remove second pat and attach it to the entry board at the controlled entry point.

Question 24

hose is laid from the water source to the fire

Answer 24

forward lay

Question 25

hose is laid from the fire to the water source

Answer 25

reverse lay

Question 26

supply lines shall be a minimum of

Answer 26

3 inches

Question 27

anticipated water flows of less than 500 GPM will require

Answer 27

one 3 inch supply line

Question 28

water flows of 500-1000gpm will require

Answer 28

two 3 inch supply lines

Question 29

water flows of 1000-1500 GPM will require

Answer 29

three 3 inch supply lines

Question 30

where shall the first due tanker be placed

Answer 30

as near as possible to the attack engine with the egress for refill a priority

Question 31

when a first due engine establishes its own water supply, a four way valve (humat) will be placed on the ____hydrant outlet?

Answer 31

4 1/2 outlet

Question 32

what may be needed to supply apparatus for defensive operations, aerial devices and large fire volume?

Answer 32

an independent, secondary water source

Question 33

what is the highest tactical priority?

Answer 33

life safety

Question 34

the IC should consider the potential for rescue when?

Answer 34

at all times

Question 35

what will help the IC identify the rescue situation

Answer 35

type of occupancy, time of day, and visual clues

Question 36

in a multiple story building where are the search priorities

Answer 36

the immediate fire area and the floor above the fire

Question 37

what are the common types of searches

Answer 37

right hand, left hand, targeted, orientated, and wide area

Question 38

when is a rapid primary search initiated

Answer 38

when there is an indication of viable life and the structure is still tenable.

Question 39

firefighters should search areas based on

Answer 39

reported victim location, the area closest to the fire, the largest number of possible victims, and then the remainder of the structure

Question 40

a secondary search of the structure should be performed when

Answer 40

conditions allow, smoke conditions improve

Question 41

if possible the secondary search should be performed by who

Answer 41

a different crew than the primary search

Question 42

notify the IC for what reasons

Answer 42

victim has been found, secondary search is all clear, or any significant changes

Question 43

what has the greatest impact on the outcome of the incident

Answer 43

the initial attack lines

Question 44

who should identify the location and extent of the fire, then select the appropriate tactics to overcome the volume of fire

Answer 44

the company officer

Question 45

what is the minimum hose line that will be deployed on all fires with structural involvement.

Answer 45

1 3/4

Question 46

additional attack lines should be based on what factors

Answer 46

fire conditions and water supply

Question 47

what should the diameter of the backup hoseline be

Answer 47

equal or greater than the attack line and if possible utilize a separate engine to supply the backup line

Question 48

when may a defensive attack be initiated

Answer 48

at large or expanding fire operations, when the structure is untenable, or until ventilation occurs and firefighters can safely enter the structure.

Question 49

what should be a priority during defensive attack

Answer 49

exposure protection

Question 50

this type of attack is a shift from offensive to defensive or vise versa?

Answer 50

transitional attack

Question 51

the opening or breaking of windows or creating any opening in the structure will be coordinated with who

Answer 51

the IC and the fire attack group.

Question 52

before interior operations take place what needs to be done

Answer 52

multiple means of egress should be provided and controlled, opening or removing of hurricane protection systems and security bars should be considered

Question 53

what are the reasons for ventilation of a structure

Answer 53

increase survivability for victims, change fire direction, stop fire from moving, decrease smoke and heat for interior crews

Question 54

ventilations should be coordinated with who

Answer 54

fire attack group through the IC

Question 55

what are the appropriate tools for ventilation

Answer 55

chainsaw, reciprocating saw, k-12, flat head axe, roof hook, pike pole, flashlights, hose lines, and ladders

Question 56

when can salvage be started

Answer 56

at the same time as a fire attack

Question 57

what is the goal of salvage

Answer 57

aimed at preventing or limiting secondary losses

Question 58

what level of protection will be worn during overhaul

Answer 58

full PPE

Question 59

the building being overhauled should be left how?

Answer 59

as safe and habitable condition as possible