A101-Fire Ground Operations
The tactical functions of fire attack, Inside Truck Work, backup lines, overhaul and secondary search are performed in this area
What is the Inside Division?
Internal features (list 3), found in Commercial properties, that are hazards for firefighters.
What are wide-open spaces with roofs supported by lightweight construction (metal bar joists, engineered trusses),
drop ceilings
grid work/helical spiraled ductwork, and
potential for high BTU output and hazardous materials?
A High-Rise Alarm complement
What are four Engines,
three Aerials,
one Rescue,
two Battalion Chiefs
Mid-Rise procedures will be in utilized when in offensive mode for a fire in this structure (number of floors and height)
What is 4 or more floors and
up to 75 feet?
Term for a clear zone established in all directions from the vehicle. Provide Size too.
What is Action Circle,
and 10-15 feet?
The fireground tactics of Forcible Entry, Horizontal Ventilation, Primary Search, Checking for fire extension and salvage.
What is inside truck work?
Thorough reconnaissance is gained by this.
What is directing at least one company to the rear of the structure?
Role of the Second Arriving Battalion Chief
What is the Division X Supervisor?
The driver of the first Aerial or Rescue will do this.
What is stay with their apparatus and
work with Outside Division?
All personnel are outfitted in this.
What are bunker pants,
bunker coat,
helmet,
primary eye protection, and
approved gloves?
Exposure protection and water supply assignments
What are the first Captain on scene of a defensive fire primary tactics?
Searches in commercial properties should utilize this.
What are personal search lines tethered to hose lines or main search lines?
And/Or TEDS?
Locations of the five size up reports.
What are the Exterior,
Fire Control Room,
Fire Attack Stairwell,
Fire Floor,
Fire Room/Apartment
Role, location, and responsibilities of the second Aerial or Rescue.
What is Evacuation Group,
fire floor and floor above, and
confirm evacuation plan with Operations/Command?
Also, air monitoring.
Define Tactical Parking.
What is positioning the apparatus with the intent of unloading equipment and/or using apparatus mounted equipment on emergency scene?
Heavy black smoke, smoke tunneling and a rapid in rush of air
What are indicators of a ventilation-controlled fire
This should be used to ensure the safest flow path and entry conditions.
What is positive pressure ventilation?
Role and responsibilities of the third arriving Aerial or Rescue unit.
What is Logistics
and all activities that support fire attack, including Water Supply, Lobby Control, and Systems Control?
Role and responsibilities (list 3) of the third arriving Aerial or Rescue.
What is Ventilation Group,
coordinate ventilation with fire attack,
pressurize stairwells, and
help with smoke removal?
The difference between Pin-in and Entrapment.
What is the pt. is trapped due to vehicle structures are impinging on his/her body, and
pt. is trapped but only needs an exit pathway created?
to search for victims and to search for fire extension
What is primary search?
In regards to lessening economic impact, Ladder Company Officers should coordinate this.
What is efforts to cover and salvage building contents?
The assignment, location, and role of the fourth arriving Aerial or Rescue unit.
What is Staging,
two floors below the fire floor,
establish Staging, Rehab, Reserve Equipment,
and prepare to serve as RIC?
Unit that assumes Outside Truck and their responsibilities (list 3).
What is the fourth Aerial or Rescue,
Aerial ladder placement,
manage occupants/bystanders, and
locating/silencing fire alarm when requested?
Do this before rescue evolutions are performed.
What is advanced stabilization (four point frame-to-ground)?