IFSTA 7 EXAM PREP - CHAPTER 19:
INCIDENT SCENE OPERATIONS WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
During an attack, if interior conditions worsen or are worse than could be observed from
outside the structure, contact the IC and:
Select one:
a.communicate a change in operational assignment.
b.terminate search and rescue operations.
c.coordinate water application with ventilation crews.
d.signal the need for evacuation. - ANSWER-c. coordinate water application with
ventilation crews.
The information gathered on reports is used for:
Select one:
a.evaluating personnel.
b.adjusting jurisdictional boundaries.
c.confirming facts in criminal cases.
d.determining trends in fire cause. - ANSWER-d. determining trends in fire cause.
After command has been transferred:
Select one:
a.the new IC will assign new duties to the initial IC.
b.the new IC will conduct his or her own size-up.
c.the initial IC is no longer needed on the scene.
d.crew members are likely to be reassigned. - ANSWER-a. the new IC will assign new
duties to the initial IC.
What determines the exact information that should be included in an incident report?
Select one:
a.Local protocol
b.National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS)
c.The IC
d.Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) - ANSWER-a. Local protocol
Which statement about transferring Command is MOST accurate?
Select one:
a.Command should never be transferred to anyone who is not on the scene.
b.The initial IC can only transfer Command to a higher ranking fire officer.
c.Radio communication of a transfer of Command is preferred.
d.Command can only be transferred face-to-face. - ANSWER-a. Command should
never be transferred to anyone who is not on the scene.
, In what situation would you include a wye appliance as part of a hose lay?
Select one:
a.When more than one attachment using a non-gated wye needs to be made available
to the same hydrant
b.When one attack line has been laid, but two are needed to implement a plan
c.When the hydrant does not have a large diameter connection
d.When a smaller line is needed but a larger line is still in service - ANSWER-b. When
one attack line has been laid, but two are needed to implement a plan
After conducting a risk-benefit analysis, you should select an offensive strategy when:
Select one:
a.occupants are not savable.
b.no threat to occupant life exists.
c.lives or property are savable.
d.conditions indicate an extreme threat to property. - ANSWER-c. lives or property are
savable.
Which type of nozzle is generally the most useful for an interior fire attack?
Select one:
a.Master stream nozzle
b.Smooth bore nozzle
c.Fog nozzle (adjustable nozzle)
d.Solid stream nozzle - ANSWER-c. Fog nozzle (adjustable nozzle)
If communications have been correctly established, the incoming IC should be able to
handle communications such as change in Command Post location and:
Select one:
a.preincident reports.
b.notification.
c.periodic progress reports.
d.general weather conditions. - ANSWER-c. periodic progress reports.
Interior fire attack crews advancing hoselines must carry tools and equipment needed to
open interior doors, make an emergency exit, or:
Select one:
a.check concealed spaces for victims.
b.detect hazardous materials.
c.check concealed spaces for fire extension.
d.conduct air monitoring. - ANSWER-c. check concealed spaces for fire extension.
The most important variable when choosing an appropriate hoseline is:
Select one:
a.flow rate.
b.stream reach.
c.potential fire spread.
INCIDENT SCENE OPERATIONS WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
During an attack, if interior conditions worsen or are worse than could be observed from
outside the structure, contact the IC and:
Select one:
a.communicate a change in operational assignment.
b.terminate search and rescue operations.
c.coordinate water application with ventilation crews.
d.signal the need for evacuation. - ANSWER-c. coordinate water application with
ventilation crews.
The information gathered on reports is used for:
Select one:
a.evaluating personnel.
b.adjusting jurisdictional boundaries.
c.confirming facts in criminal cases.
d.determining trends in fire cause. - ANSWER-d. determining trends in fire cause.
After command has been transferred:
Select one:
a.the new IC will assign new duties to the initial IC.
b.the new IC will conduct his or her own size-up.
c.the initial IC is no longer needed on the scene.
d.crew members are likely to be reassigned. - ANSWER-a. the new IC will assign new
duties to the initial IC.
What determines the exact information that should be included in an incident report?
Select one:
a.Local protocol
b.National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS)
c.The IC
d.Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) - ANSWER-a. Local protocol
Which statement about transferring Command is MOST accurate?
Select one:
a.Command should never be transferred to anyone who is not on the scene.
b.The initial IC can only transfer Command to a higher ranking fire officer.
c.Radio communication of a transfer of Command is preferred.
d.Command can only be transferred face-to-face. - ANSWER-a. Command should
never be transferred to anyone who is not on the scene.
, In what situation would you include a wye appliance as part of a hose lay?
Select one:
a.When more than one attachment using a non-gated wye needs to be made available
to the same hydrant
b.When one attack line has been laid, but two are needed to implement a plan
c.When the hydrant does not have a large diameter connection
d.When a smaller line is needed but a larger line is still in service - ANSWER-b. When
one attack line has been laid, but two are needed to implement a plan
After conducting a risk-benefit analysis, you should select an offensive strategy when:
Select one:
a.occupants are not savable.
b.no threat to occupant life exists.
c.lives or property are savable.
d.conditions indicate an extreme threat to property. - ANSWER-c. lives or property are
savable.
Which type of nozzle is generally the most useful for an interior fire attack?
Select one:
a.Master stream nozzle
b.Smooth bore nozzle
c.Fog nozzle (adjustable nozzle)
d.Solid stream nozzle - ANSWER-c. Fog nozzle (adjustable nozzle)
If communications have been correctly established, the incoming IC should be able to
handle communications such as change in Command Post location and:
Select one:
a.preincident reports.
b.notification.
c.periodic progress reports.
d.general weather conditions. - ANSWER-c. periodic progress reports.
Interior fire attack crews advancing hoselines must carry tools and equipment needed to
open interior doors, make an emergency exit, or:
Select one:
a.check concealed spaces for victims.
b.detect hazardous materials.
c.check concealed spaces for fire extension.
d.conduct air monitoring. - ANSWER-c. check concealed spaces for fire extension.
The most important variable when choosing an appropriate hoseline is:
Select one:
a.flow rate.
b.stream reach.
c.potential fire spread.
