FCTC Fire Behavior and Service Terminology 3

Question 1

'Overhaul' in fire service operations refers to:

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Searching debris after fire control to find and extinguish hidden hot spots preventing rekindling

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Reviewing incident reports and crew performance after an emergency

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Inspecting and replacing damaged firefighting equipment post-incident

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Conducting a structural integrity assessment after a fire

Question 2

In the Incident Command System, who holds overall authority and responsibility for managing an incident?

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Incident Commander

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Operations Section Chief

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Division Supervisor

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Safety Officer

Question 3

'Salvage' operations during a fire incident primarily involve:

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Protecting building contents from water, smoke, and fire damage using covers and catch-alls

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Recovering damaged firefighting equipment after the incident

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Rescuing victims trapped inside the burning structure

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Preserving evidence at the fire scene for investigation purposes

Question 4

In fire investigation, the 'point of origin' is:

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The specific location where the fire first started

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The highest point the fire reached inside the structure

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The first location where firefighters applied water to the blaze

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The area of the building that sustained the greatest damage

Question 5

'Positive pressure ventilation' (PPV) works by:

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Using a powered fan to force fresh air into a structure so smoke and heat are pushed out through exit openings

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Sealing a structure and pressurizing it to suppress the fire's oxygen supply

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Mounting fans on rooftops to draw smoke upward and out of the building naturally

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Using SCBA equipment to maintain positive air pressure inside the firefighter's facepiece

Question 6

'Size-up' in firefighting refers to:

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The ongoing process of evaluating an incident to develop and update an effective action plan

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Estimating the square footage of a burning structure to calculate water supply needs

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Counting the number of victims requiring rescue at an emergency scene

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Assessing firefighter physical fitness before authorizing interior entry

Question 7

What does the term 'exposure' refer to in fire service operations?

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A structure, vehicle, or area adjacent to the fire that is threatened by heat, flames, or embers

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The length of time a firefighter is inside a burning structure

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The visibility level inside a smoke-filled building

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A firefighter's skin contact with hazardous chemicals at an incident