Standard Operation Guidelines

Question 1

The purpose of these Standard Operating Guidelines is to provide:

Answer 1

a comprehensive framework
for the management and control of structural firefighting incidents within the District of
Columbia Fire and EMS Department.

Question 2

DCFD firefighting tactics emphasize a balanced approach between_______ and_______

Answer 2

risk management and tactical operations

Question 3

________is the foundational philosophy used to guide all structural fire operations.

Answer 3

RECEO-R

Question 4

The ____ ____is the highest priority at any incident

Answer 4

rescue

Question 5

To effectively manage exposures, the company officer must understand the fire’s location, extent, and potential paths of travel, taking into account heat transfer methods and building construction. The primary goal is to prevent_____ and stay ahead of its progression

Question 6

______ is the most direct and effective way to mitigate a fire incident.

Answer 6

Extinguishment

Question 7

_____ is a systematic process to ensure that no hidden fire remains

Answer 7

Overhaul
side note: Members should begin by checking voids closest to the fire’s origin and work outward until unburned material is reached.

Question 8

The ______ of an incident starts after stabilizing the situation and controlling immediate hazards.

Answer 8

Recovery Phase

Question 9

The___________ is responsible for the safety and accountability of all members and partners until command is terminated or transferred to another agency.

Answer 9

DCFD Incident Commande

Question 10

Ventilation is not an isolated tactic; it is a strategic action that must be coordinated with _____ and ________.

Answer 10

fire attack and search

Question 11

________ is vital to protecting tenability and delaying flashover.

Answer 11

Flow Path control

Question 12

Level II Staging

Answer 12

Designated staging location with no assigned staging manager

Question 13

Critical Factors are:

Answer 13

Critical factors are the things that affect the ability to accomplish tactical priorities and impact firefighter safety. These factors fall into 8 standard categories to include: The Building/Fire/Occupancy/Life Hazard/Arrangement/Resources/Action/Special Circumstances.

Question 14

A top floor that is less square footage of the floor below

Answer 14

Half Story

Question 15

Long Length Hose Line An attack hose line, of any size, that is ___ or longer.

Answer 15

350

Question 16

A vacant building in the District of Columbia is defined by the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs as a property that has been unoccupied for a minimum of ___ days.

Answer 16

30 days

Question 18

Designated number consistent with the living space in a structure

Answer 18

Floors

Question 19

A top floor that is less square footage of the floor below. Often identified by the presence of a dormer window(s) on the exterior and knee walls on the interior, both of which create a variety of void spaces.

Answer 19

Half Story

Question 20

Is the number of levels above ground.

Answer 20

Stories

Question 21

Fire Task Force

Answer 21

2 Engines, 1 Truck