Preventing a situation from becoming worse than it was when you arrived
What is incident Stabilization
The primary rule for Forcible Entry
What is "Try before you pry"
This method of ventilation should be used to prevent 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
What is a Primary Search
5-7
What is the 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 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
The system that 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 and the ability to locate the seat of the fire
What are advantages of Ventilation
These metal pieces prevent the fly sections of an extension ladder from being extended to far
What are stops
This should be done 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 tool gives you a mechanical advantage
What is a Prying Tool
Ventilation that relies upon the movement of air causes by a fog stream
What is hydraulic ventilation
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 Unified Command
This type of glass is heat treated and will break into small pieces without sharp objects
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