CPFR Operational Protocols

Question 1

Structure Fire

The Structure Fire operational protocol is intended to establish tactical standards that apply to (1.) —% of the structure fires we may encounter.

Answer 1

1. 90

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Question 2

Structure Fire

(1.) — is always our primary mission at structure fires.

Answer 2

1. Life safety

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Question 3

Structure Fire

“Aggressive, (1.) —-based actions give us the best chance to mitigate fires prior to the fire spreading.”

Answer 3

1. scientifically

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Question 4

Structure Fire

All structure fires are to be sized-up utilizing the (1.) —.
(2.) What is the acronym utilized for this concept?
(3.) What does the acronym stand for?

Answer 4

1. Critical Fireground Factors
2. BOA FLARS
3. Building, Occupancy, Arrangement, Fire, Life Safety, Action, Resources, Special Circumstances

Memory Aid: Picture a burning structure being measured (i.e., sized up) using a massive yard stick that has the letters BOA FLARS in place of the numbers.

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Question 5

Structure Fire

What are the five aspects to be considered when contemplating the “Building” component of the Critical Fireground Factors?

Answer 5

1. Type
2. Size
3. Age
4. Condition
5. Value

Memory Aid: Picture, just inside the front door of the fire structure, a typewriter (Type), which strangely has a man’s enormous flaccid penis (Size) resting on it. The man is extremely old (Age), his long, stringy gray hair is slathered with conditioner (Condition), and he’s sitting on a golden throne (Value).

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Question 6

Structure Fire

What are the three aspects to be considered when contemplating the “Occupancy” component of the Critical Fireground Factors?

Answer 6

1. Residential / Commercial
2. Occupied / Vacant
3. Use

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Question 7

Structure Fire

What are the two aspects to be considered when contemplating the “Arrangement” component of the Critical Fireground Factors?

Answer 7

1. Access / Egress
2. Exposures (internal and external)

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Question 8

Structure Fire

What are the five aspects to be considered when contemplating the “Fire” component of the Critical Fireground Factors?

Answer 8

1. Size
2. Extent
3. Location
4. Direction of Travel
5. Stage

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Question 9

Structure Fire

What is the one aspect to be considered when contemplating the “Life Safety” component of the Critical Fireground Factors?

Answer 9

1. Location / Number of Victims

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Question 10

Structure Fire

What is the one aspect to be considered when contemplating the “Action” component of the Critical Fireground Factors?

Answer 10

1. Effect of current actions and / or progress of IAP

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Question 11

Structure Fire

What are the three aspects to be considered when contemplating the “Resources” component of the Critical Fireground Factors?

Answer 11

1. Number of Alarms Needed
2. Water Supply
3. Support Needed

Memory Aid: Picture a line of fire engines, the first of which has stacks upon stacks of fire alarms on the hose bed, the second of which has a hose bed full of fire hydrants, and the third of which has a hose bed full of braziers.

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Question 12

Structure Fire

What are the four aspects to be considered when contemplating the “Special Circumstances” component of the Critical Fireground Factors?

Answer 12

1. Time of Day
2. Weather
3. Social Unrest / Violence Present
4. Special Event

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Question 13

Structure Fire

1. What are the Residential Fire Tactical Priorities?

Answer 13

1. Fire Control (with hydraulic ventilation)
2. Primary Search
3. Water Supply
4. Utilities
5. Secondary Search
6. Salvage / Overhaul / Demobilization

Memory Aid: FPWUSS (i.e., Charlie dreams of sliding down a fire pole and feels as scared as a wuss)

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Question 14

Structure Fire

1. What are the Commercial Fire Tactical Priorities?

Answer 14

1. Fire Control (search fire control corridor)
2. Water Supply (park close to hydrant if possible)
3. Fire Control Room, FDC, Utilities
4. Primary Search of the Main Floor
5. Primary Search of Other Floors, Secondary Search of all Floors
6. Salvage / Overhaul / Demobilization

Memory Aid: (FW) FPPS (i.e., Charlie wakes up in bed after once again wetting himself and mutters, “Fuck ‘peepees’!”)

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Question 15

Structure Fire

1. What are the Strip Mall Fire Tactical Priorities?

Answer 15

1. Fire Control (search fire control corridor)
2. Water Supply (park close to hydrant if possible)
3. Primary Search of Fire Unit
4. Fire Control and Primary Search of Exposures (start with most hazardous area then progress to value end)
5. Utilities
6. Secondary Search of All Exposures
7. Salvage / Overhaul / Demobilization

Memory Aid: (FW)PFUSS (i.e., after wetting the bed, Charlie strips his clothing while throwing a “pee fuss”)

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Question 16

Structure Fire

1. What are the Big Box Fire Tactical Priorities?

Answer 16

1. Fire Control (search fire control corridor)
2. Water Supply (park close to hydrant if possible)
3. Support Sprinkler System
4. Fire Control Room (silence alarm, control risers)
5. Utilities
6. Roof / Tilt Wall Report
7. Primary Search of Main Floor and Primary / Secondary Search of all Other Floors
8. Salvage / Overhaul / Demobilization

Memory Aid: (FW)SFURPS (i.e., now thirsty as hell, Charlie sfurps (slurps) water straight from the faucet)

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Question 17

Structure Fire

1. What actions should an officer take while enroute to a structure fire?

Answer 17

1. Set mobile radio to tactical channel (scan off)
2. Confirm crew portables are set to tactical channel
3. Confirm appropriate alarm type and response
4. Identify location of water supply

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Question 18

Structure Fire

1. What actions should an officer take while still in-cab after arrival at a structure fire?

Answer 18

1. Identify Critical Fire Ground Factors
2. Give Driver and Firefighters specific assignments (based on strategy and Tactical Priorities)
3. Deliver IRR (using IRR form)
4. Turn on Portable Radio (volume up)
5. Listen for Units Announcing “Level 1”

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Question 19

Structure Fire

1. What should an officer take with himself during a 360 survey?

Answer 19

1. IRR Form
2. Pulling Tool
3. TIC

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Question 20

Structure Fire

During a 360 survey, all four sides of a building should be inspected from (1.) — to the (2.) —.

Answer 20

1. below ground level
2. roof

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Question 21

Structure Fire

1. What items should be noted during a 360 Survey?

Answer 21

1. Basement / Below-Grade Void Spaces (note if smoke / fire are present)
2. Visible Victims / Survivable Spaces
3. Access / Egress
4. Fire (size, extent, location, direction of travel, stage)
5. Smoke (volume, velocity, color, density)
6. Flow Path (ventilation limited?)
7. Hazards to Responders

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Question 22

Structure Fire

1. When in the Offensive Strategy, where should the first hoseline generally go?

Answer 22

1. Directly to the Fire

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Question 23

Structure Fire

1. When in the Offensive Strategy, where should the second hoseline generally go?

Answer 23

1. Deploy On-Deck

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Question 24

Structure Fire

When in the Offensive Strategy, consider assigning (1.) — for fire control when the initial hoseline must be maneuvered around fire loads, deployed into commercial buildings, or when navigating stairwells.

Answer 24

1. Support

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Question 25

# Structure Fire 1. After the initial knockdown of fire within a structure during an Offensive Strategy, what action should generally be performed immediately?

Answer 25

1. Hydraulic Ventilation ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 26

# Structure Fire What are the four basic functions of the On-Deck crew?

Answer 26

1. Identify Location of Fire Control Crew and Fire 2. Function as RIT 3. Control Front Door Flow Path 4. Assist Movement of Attack Line (from exterior) ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 27

# Structure Fire At **(1.) ---** and **(2.) ---** fires there is a high likelihood that the bulding is occupied and the occupants will need to be rescued, evacuated, or sheltered in place.

Answer 27

1. Residential 2. Multi-Family Unit ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 28

# Structure Fire Occupants of structure fires occuring in **(1.) ---**, **(2.) ---** and **(3.) ---** buildings should generally be considered already evacuated upon arrival. The initial life safety risk is presented to **(4.) ---**.

Answer 28

1. Commercial 2. Strip Mall 3. Big Box 4. Responders ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 29

# Structure Fire In residential and multi-unit structures, Primary Search is a top tactical priority in the **(1.) -location-** and **(2.) -location-**.

Answer 29

1. Main Fire Unit 2. Closest Exposure Units ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 30

# Structure Fire Primary Seach will be done under the protection of a **(1.) ---** when initiated prior to a **(2.) ---**.

Answer 30

1. charged hose line 2. "knock" on the fire (AKA Knockdown) ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 31

# Structure Fire A **(1.) ---** will be taken with the Search Crew when conditions dictate, such as limited visibility, the presence of heat and / or working above / below the fire.

Answer 31

1. hose line ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 32

# Structure Fire During seach, an "All Clear" should generally be achieved in the **(1.) ---** first, then the exposure units **(2.) ---** to the fire.

Answer 32

1. main fire unit 2. closest ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 33

# Structure Fire In Commercial, Strip Mall and Big Box structures, Primary Search conducted by the Fire Control Crew will take place prior to having a knock on the fire only in the **(1.) ---** as Fire Control is being performed.

Answer 33

1. fire control corridor ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 34

# Structure Fire In Commercial, Strip Mall and Big Box structure fires we can work to obtain All Clears of the main fire occupancy as well as exposures only after **(1.) ---**.

Answer 34

1. the fire is knocked down and ventilation has begun ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 35

# Structure Fire A Water Supply shall be established whenever the IRR declares a **(1.) ---** and / or **(2.) ---**.

Answer 35

1. Working Fire 2. 1st Alarm resources will be assigned and / or committed to the incident ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 36

# Structure Fire The first-arriving engine at a structure fire should attempt to park strategically at **(1.) ---**.

Answer 36

1. a hydrant (and establish their own water supply when possible) ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 37

# Structure Fire When assigned to the Fire Control Room, the crew must secure the **(1.) ---** involved in sprinker activation, **(2.) ---** the fire alarm, and stay in position until the fire is announced **(3.) ---**.

Answer 37

1. riser 2. silence 3. Under Control (be prepared to manipulate the sprinker riser off-and-on as requested by IC) ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 38

# Structure Fire When assigned the task of Secure Utilities, the crew involved must secure the **(1.) ---** and **(2.) ---**, as well as determine **(3.) ---** and advise **(4.) ---**.

Answer 38

1. gas 2. electricity 2. the name of the utility company(ies) 2. IC2 ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 39

# Structure Fire When attaching to an FDC it is important to park **(1.) ---** and to contact the IC when ready to **(2.) ---**.

Answer 39

1. outside the collapse zone 2. charge the line(s) ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 40

# Structure Fire A second means of egress should be provided to a structure's **(1.) ---** when assigned by the IC or Division Supervisor.

Answer 40

1. upper floors ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 41

# Structure Fire **(1.) ---** decontamination must be completed upon leaving the **(2.) ---** prior to removing one's **(3.) ---**, talking face-to-face or recycling.

Answer 41

1. Gross 2. Hot Zone 3. Regulator ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 42

# Structure Fire 1. When operating in the Defensive Strategy, what control zones must be established?

Answer 42

* Hot Zone * Warm Zone * Cold Zone * Exclusionary Zone (when applicable) ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 43

# Air Management All members shall utilize the "**(1.) ---**" air management strategy: * First third for **(2.) ---** * Second third for **(3.) ---** * Final third for **(4.) ---**

Answer 43

1. one-third 2. working the Hot Zone (IDLH) 3. exiting the Hot Zone 4. emergency / self rescue ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 44

# Air Management The person with the **(1.) ---** air represents the air level for the whole team.

Answer 44

1. lowest ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 45

# Air Management The average work cycle in the Hot Zone can be expected to be only **(1.) ---** to **(2.) ---** minutes (based on physical output and fitness of members).

Answer 45

1. five 2. eight ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 46

# Air Management Audible low air alarms (ringing bells) in an IDLH atmosphere should result in the consideration of a **(1.) ---**.

Answer 46

1. Mayday ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 47

# Basement Fires Name three (of four listed) visual clues of the presence of a basement.

Answer 47

1. window wells at ground level 2. higher-than-expected foundation wall 3. more steps than expected to entrance 4. absence of foundation vents ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 48

# Basement Fires 1. Whenever reasonably practical, from where should a basement fire be attacked? 2. When this first tactic isn't practical, next consider using a **(2.) ---** through **(3.) ---**.

Answer 48

1. from the exterior of the structure at the same level as the fire 2. piercing (AKA, penetrating) 3. an exterior wall ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 49

# Basement Fires Control **(1.) ---** before saw work and using penetrating nozzles, if possible.

Answer 49

1. utilities ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 50

# Basement Fires Make sure **(1.) ---** has been established prior to advancing down a stairwell to attack a basement fire.

Answer 50

1. ventilation (i.e., exterior exhaust) ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 51

# Basement Fires Fire suppression in a walk-out / daylight basement: * Fire Control should start from the **(1.) ---** grade, **(2.) ---** side. * Fire Control efforts on Charlie should follow the **(3.) ---** Deployment Model (put a company On-Deck on the **(4.) ---** side). * If fire control efforts are working and search is started on above floors from another location (e.g. Fire Control on a basement from Charlie, with Search from Alpha) the Three-Deep Deployment Model must be met with an On-Deck company on side **(5) ---**.

Answer 51

1. below* 2. daylight* 3. Three-Deep 4. daylight basement 5. Alpha *Fire found on Charlie in a daylight basement should be attacked from Charlie.* ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 52

# Basement Fires Operating on the floor above a basement fire should not be done until suppression efforts have been started and **(1.) ---** has been obtained. Proper **(2.) ---** of the floor should be done if operating above the fire.

Answer 52

1. fire control (lower case) 2. sounding ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 53

# Chimney Fires When dealing with a chimney fire, generally speaking the chimney **(1.) ---** should be shut and the chimney **(2.) ---** should be left open.

Answer 53

1. damper 2. flue *Closing the flue could cause excessive accumulation of smoke within the structure, increasing carbon monoxide concentration.* ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 54

# Chimney Fires When extinguishing a chimney fire: * Set up **(1.) ---** equipment around the fireplace opening * Discharge **(2.) ---** into the fireplace and direct it **(3.) ---** * Close the stove doors after water application to maximize **(4) ---** * Post a firefighter **(5.) -location-** to monitor progress

Answer 54

1. salvage 2. water 3. up the chimney 4. steam conversion 5. on the roof ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 55

# Fireground Safety In an effort to manage air consumption and fatigue, Company Officers need to frequently assess the air level / physical condition of their crew and request to recycle when air is at **(1.) ---** or **(2.) ---**.

Answer 55

1. one-third 2. physical work capacity is met ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 56

# Fireground Safety When operating **(1.) ---** ground level, establish at least **(2.) ---** separate escape routes when possible, such as stairways, ladders, exits, etc., preferably at **(3.) ---** ends of the building or separated by considerable distance.

Answer 56

1. either above or below 2. two 3. opposite ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024

Question 57

# Fireground Safety Structure Fire Standing Orders, 1-5 * Get **(1.) ---** on the **(2.) ---** early and fast * Perform Primary Searches in **(3.) ---** Structures as soon as possible * Confirmed working Commercial Structure Fire, Call a 2nd Alarm * Slow down on Commercial Structures * Commercial Structures have a different Risk Profile than Residential Structures

Answer 57

1. water 2. fire 3. Residential ## Footnote CPFR Operational Protocols, Structure Fire, 2024