Fireground Basis
This is the term for the first officer in charge of an incident.
Incident Commander
What document outlines the strategy and tactics at a fire scene?
IAP "Incident Action Plan"
What tool is known as a key to the city?
Halligan Bar
What toxic gas is a byproduct of combustion?
Carbon monoxide
What is the basic unit of fireground operations?
Crew or Engine company
What are the three priorities of any response?
LIP "Life safety, Incident Stabilization and Property Conservation"
What is the level that command manages resources within a functional area?
Division/Group Supervisor
What tool is used to ventilate a structure from the roof?
Chainsaw or Roof Hook
At what stage of fire growth is flashover most likely to occur?
Fully developed stage
What is the process of clearing smoke and heat through windows, doors or roofs?
Ventilation
What are the initial steps taken before entering a burning structure?
Span of Control is ideally limited to how many subordinates?
3-7
What do firefighters use to check for hidden fires?
TIC "Thermal Imaging Camera"
What unstable item/items are a common hazard that can potentially collapse in a warehouse?
Pallets or Storage racks
What is the name of the team that rescues downed firefighters?
RIT "Rapid Intervention Team"
What is the color-coded tag system that helps track personnel at a scene?
Accountability System
When commands is transferred, what must be done face-to-face or via radio?
Formal command transfer
What is the name of the fire engines main water-delivery device?
Deck gun
Before implementing a rescue, what assessment should be done first?
Risk benefit analysis
What term refers to coordinated interior attack and search?
Offensive Strategy
What is the rule the requires firefighters to work in pairs inside a hazardous area?
Two-In, Two-Out rule
What position coordinates activities between agencies?
Liaison Officer
What tool set includes an axe and a Halligan?
Irons
What is a hidden structural component that can fall during roof operations?
Trusses
What is the radio check that confirms that all members are accounted for?
PAR "Personnel Accountability Report"