Ch 19 IFSTA Questions & Answers

Which type of operational strategy involves keeping personnel outside of the IDLH environment? Select one: a. Defensive b. Offensive c. Direct d. Indirect - ANSWER-Defensive The most important variable when choosing the correct hoseline to use is: Select one: a. nozzle reaction. b. hydrant variety. c. water hammer. d. flow rate. - ANSWER-flow rate. When a transition is made from an offensive interior strategy to a defensive strategy and crews must withdraw from the interior, they should: Select one: a. activate their PASS devices. b. use the hoseline to protect themselves and guide their withdrawal. c. split up so that all members can exit as quickly as possible. d. partner up with other crews and exit at the same time. - ANSWER-use the hoseline to protect themselves and guide their withdrawal. What is the priority when dealing with a Class C energized utility fire? Select one: a. Establishing a collapse zone and applying water to the exterior of the structure b. Extinguishing the fire as quickly as possible c. Creating a perimeter and contacting the proper utility authority d. Making entry to perform search and rescue - ANSWER-Creating a perimeter and contacting the proper utility authority What must the acting Incident Commander know in order to forecast fire growth and development? Select one: a. Availability of water sources b. Building construction type c. Outside air temperature d. Number of building occupants - ANSWER-Building construction type When determining the size of hoseline to use, the crew leader evaluates fire conditions and the:When determining the size of hoseline to use, the crew leader evaluates fire conditions and the: Select one: a. number of total crews on scene. b. wind speed at the scene. c. type of ventilation that other crews are performing. d. number of firefighters available to advance the hoseline. - ANSWER-number of firefighters available to advance the hoseline. Which type of information is typically included on a postincident report? Select one: a. Number of personnel and apparatus that responded b. Type of legal action to be taken c. Incident history of the area d. Property owner insurance amount and type - ANSWER-Number of personnel and apparatus that responded If fire is present in an underground space, such as a trench or subway,: Select one: a. only specially trained rescue units should enter to attack the fire. b. the most common hazard is exposure to hazardous materials. c. the most common hazard is increased heat output from the fire. d. regular attack crews can enter as long as a RIC is standing by. - ANSWER-only specially trained rescue units should enter to attack the fire. A _____ is used when a smaller line is needed, but a larger line is still in service. Select one: a. water thief b. gate valve c. siamese appliance d. wye appliance - ANSWER-water thief When transferring Command, which information must be passed to the officer/firefighter assuming Command? Select one: a. Types of equipment that have been used so far b. Names of all personnel on scene c. Progress toward the completion of tactical objectives d. Location of the area of origin - ANSWER-Progress toward the completion of tactical objectives Command should never be transferred to: Select one: a. anyone who is below the rank of Captain. b. someone who is not on scene. c. someone who arrived on scene after the first-arriving engine. d. anyone who is below the rank of Assistant Chief. - ANSWER-someone who is not on scene. Which factor would be included in the initial size-up of an incident that is conducted by the first-arriving firefighter? Select one: a. Overhaul needs b. Presence of carcinogens in building materials c. Type of building construction d. Estimated cost of structural damage - ANSWER-Type of building construction When the first firefighter arrives on scene, he or she should: Select one: a. act as the Incident Commander and establish command. b. act as the Incident Commander and also work as a member of the suppression team. c. go immediately to the hot zone and act as Safety Officer. d. stay at the perimeter of the scene until a company officer arrives. - ANSWER-act as the Incident Commander and establish command. Which type of nozzle is generally selected for an interior attack? Select one: a. Solid stream nozzle b. Broken stream nozzle c. Penetrating nozzle d. Fog nozzle - ANSWER-Fog nozzle When a firefighter acting as the Incident Commander needs to transfer Command to someone,: Select one: a. it is preferable that Command is transferred via radio contact. b. the firefighter must remain in the area to assist the new Incident Commander. c. face-to-face transfer of Command is preferred. d. a written report must be completed first. - ANSWER-face-to-face transfer of Command is preferred. Which duty would a firefighter perform if he or she were acting as crew leader? Select one: a. Coordinating resources with other resources at the scene b. Investigating the cause of the fire c. Acting as the point of communication between the IC and the dispatch center d. Determining whether the incident is approached with a defensive or offensive strategy - ANSWER-Coordinating resources with other resources at the scene Why must ventilation crews always know the location of interior attack crews? Select one: