202.04 Fire Control

Question 1

It is standard operating procedure to attempt to stabilize fire conditions by extending _______ ________ an aggressive well-placed and adequate offensive interior fire attack effort and to support that aggressive attack with whatever resource and action is required to reduce fire extension and to bring the fire under control.

Answer 1

WHEREVER POSSIBLE

Question 2

The critical Command decision that relates to the offensive/defensive strategy of the situation is made when initially on scene and?

Answer 2

On going

Question 3

Command must declare which strategy is being used as part of the on-scene report and at each ________ __ _____ _____.

Answer 3

notification of elapsed time

Question 4

Command must define offensive/defensive strategy based upon a standard risk management profile evaluating what 6 things?

Answer 4

• Fire extent
• Structural conditions
• Entry capability
• Ventilation profile
• Rescue profile of occupants
• Resources profile

Question 5

What are the basic items included in an Offensive plan?

Answer 5

• Take Command
• Identify critical fireground factors
• Establish IRIC
• First line–fast, aggressive interior attack
• Provide support activities (i.e., ventilation, forcible entry)
• Do primary search
• Second line–backup first/cover opposite side
• Pumped water
• Quickly evaluate success and react

Question 6

What are the basic items included in a Defensive plan?

Answer 6

• Take Command
• Evaluate fire spread/write-off lost property
• Identify critical fireground factors
• Prioritize fire streams
 - Provide big, well placed streams
• Pumped water
• Quick determination on additional resource
• Surround and drown