IMS
Preventing a situation from becoming worse than it was when you arrived.
What is Incident Stabilization?
The primary rule for Forcible Entry.
What is “Trying before You pry”?
This method of ventilation should be used to
prevent a Backdraft.
What is Vertical ventilation ?
The ladder should be placed here when ventilating
from a window.
What is having the tip of the ladder at the top of
the window on either side?
This is usually done in a rapid and systematic
manner.
What is a Primary Search?
5 to 7
What is normal Span of Control?
These tools make up a set of “Irons”.
What are a Halligan tool and a Flat Head Axe?
Windows on this side of the building should be
opened first when ventilating horizontally.
What is the Leeward side ?
The proper angle for ladder placement.
What is 75 degrees?
Marking the door with an “X”.
What can be done to show that a room
has been searched?
This system tracks the location of all personnel on the incident scene.
What is a Personnel Accountability System?
The best method for gaining entry through a
Commercial metal door.
What is “Through the Lock Method ?
Improved visibility, reduced smoke damage &
the ability to locate the seat of the fire.
What are advantages of Ventilation?
These metal pieces prevent the fly section
of an extension ladder from being extended too far.
What are the stops?
This should be done slowly with a different team
of firefighters.
What is a Secondary Search?
Reporting to only one person.
What is Unity of Command?
This type of forcible entry tool gives you a
mechanical advantage.
What is a Prying Tool ?
This is done after cutting a hole in the roof to
improve air flow.
What is using a pike pole to punch through the
ceiling?
The ladder should be placed here for a rescue
situation.
What is below the window sill?
This piece of equipment operates on a temperature
differential to locate a victim.
What is a Thermal Imaging Camera?
This type of Command is used when the incident is
multi-jurisdictional or multi-agency.
What is a Unified Command system?
This type of glass is heat-treated and will break
into small pieces without sharp edges when hit
with a sharp object.
What is Tempered Glass ?
Roof ventilation on commercial buildings should begin with these
What are natural openings?
This type of ladder raise should be used when
operating in close quarters or near overhead
obstructions.
What is a Beam raise?
Immediately activate their PASS device.
What should a firefighter do when they become
trapped or disoriented ?