OG 5.8 Support Activities

Question 1

Tactical support activities generally include what three things?

Answer 1

1. Forcible entry
2. Ventilation
3. Provision of access

Question 2

Buildings are ventilated for four reasons, What are they?

Answer 2

1. To prevent mushrooming or Backdraft
2. To gain entry
3. To make the interior more tenable
4. To reduce heat and presence of gasses

Question 3

If smoke is still exiting under pressure on the roof after you cut what should you do?

Answer 3

Expand the size of the opening

Question 4

What are the only two reasons a hoseline should be used on the roof?

Answer 4

To protect personnel

To protect external exposures

Question 5

Is it ever okay to direct a hoseline into a roof?

Answer 5

Yes, if command orders a coordinated attack.