Scene-size up/scene safety
The first arriving officer performs this to assess conditions and hazards before committing resources
What is a Scene Size up
This is the standardized system used for on-scene communications between agencies
What is the Incident Command System (ICS)
The firefighter who arrives first at the scene and establishes control
What is the incident commander
The primary goal of search and rescue operations
What is to save lives
Vent teams should always know the location and status of this crew?
What are interior crews
The term for making sure your team is accounted for at all times.
What is personnel accountability
The term for repeating back radio messages to ensure accuracy.
What is a read-back or confirmation
The ICS section responsible for managing resources and personnel.
What is the operations section
This type of search is conducted quickly to find victims in obvious locations.
What is the primary search
This type of ventilation uses openings and wind currents.
Natural ventilation
You should always park apparatus at this angle to shield the scene from oncoming traffic.
What is a 45-degree angle
If you become lost or trapped, this emergency call should be made.
What is a MAYDAY
The process of transferring command must always be done in this way, when possible
What is Face-to-Face
Firefighters should stay oriented using these two methods.
What are hoselines and walls
What is the fire
The area with the highest risk of danger, requiring specialized and full PPE.
What is the hot zone
Maintaining awareness of conditions and relaying them to command or other crews.
What is status reporting
When multiple agencies respond to a scene, this system ensures coordinated operations
What is unified command
The tool often used to check behind doors for heat before entry.
What is a TIC (Thermal imaging cam)
Ventilation in which fans are used to force smoke out or pull fresh air in
What is mechanical ventilation
Before entering a burning structure, firefighters must ensure they have this safety measure in place.
What is two-in, two-out rule?
Vent teams should always know the location and status of this crew?
What are interior crews
The key factor IC must consider before deciding to go offensive or defensive
What is firefighter safety vs. property/life risk assessment
The rescue drag used when the victim’s clothing may burn or tear
What is a blanket or webbing drag
Method used to ensure structural integrity prior to cutting a vent hole
What is sounding the roof