Smoke
Smoke color is an indicator of what two things?
What is burning and flammability of the smoke
This is the primary focus of any incident
the rescue of life
What are the 3 modes of fire attack?
Offensive , Defensive and Transitional
_____ing and _____ing is , and always has been the primary function of the engine company.
Stretching and Operating
At a minimum the nozzle firefighter is responsible for the ______________ , as well as operating the nozzle
deployment of lines from the apparatus
What is the word that is used to describe smokes thickness and what is the word that describes the speed that smoke travels or is moving?
Density is the word that is used to describe smokes thickness while velocity is used to describe the speed at which smoke travels or moves
What does the "E" stand for?
This is the primary goal of the line responsible for achieving this task.
Exposure
the primary goal of the exposure like is to minimize fire spread and to stay ahead of the fire.
An offensive attack is used when it is believed that the fire can be extinguished without total destruction of the property and/or:
A life hazard present , ie persons trapped
The distance of the engine to the entrance of the fire building is called?
Setback
The engine company driver's ultimate responsibility is:
The safe delivery of personnel to and from the scene
Faster moving smoke is most likely where in relation to the actual fire?
Faster moving smoke is likely closer to the fire.
The "C" in RECEO VS stands for?
This is necessary on ________ when extinguishment is impossible due to the lack of on scene resources.
Confinement
Larger Fires
Defensive attacks are employed when it deemed there are no life hazards and the building is not savable.
What is another situation where Defensive attacks are used?
When the volume of fire is such that it cannot be managed with the amount of available resources.
On a residential street where telephone poles are present the distance between the poles can help you estimate distance. How many feet are typically between telephone poles in a residential neighborhood.
Usually 75 feet
According to nova ops, an engine driver will consider the location of the fire and the closest water source when determining what?
the type of supply line lay , ie forward, reverse, split
The color of smoke that indicates the presence of moisture or the early stages of a class A fire.
White smoke
The "E" in RECEO VS stands for?
When performed properly it should be coordinated with what?
Extinguishment
Ventilation
What is the most common transitional mode and why?
Offensive to Defensive mode
According to nova ops , a good mnemonic for opting to go with a 2.5" line is?
ADULTS-
A-ADVANCED FIRE CONDITIONS
D-DEFENSIVE OPERATIONS
U-UNKNOWN FIRE LOCATION
L-LARGE OPEN AREA
T-TONS OF WATER NEEDED
S-STANDPIPES
the primary role of the engine officer is to....
Facilitate , Coordinate and Implement a plan of action appropriate for the emergency
Grey smoke tells us what about the flammability of the smoke?
The smoke has most likely reached its LEL
Which part of RECEO VS can be looked at as property conservation?
Salvage
placing runners , moving furniture , removing pictures etc
This occurs when the IC recognizes a serious threat to firefighters and safe operation in a structure is compromised.
Emergency Evacuation
All doors which a dry hoseline is stretched through must be:
chocked open so that the hoseline does not go under the door.
What are the Engine officer's two options for establishing incident command?
Hold Command or Request to transfer command