Firefighter Strategies and Tactics 2

Question 1

What does the 'rescue' priority in the RECEO acronym primarily focus on?

Accepted Answer

Removing trapped or endangered occupants

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Ventilating the structure

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Exposing hidden fire

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Overhauling the scene

Question 2

An offensive fire attack is generally appropriate when:

Accepted Answer

Conditions allow interior crews to safely advance on the fire

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The structure is fully involved and collapsing

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There are no available water supplies

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The building is abandoned and unsafe

Question 3

What is the main purpose of establishing a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)?

Accepted Answer

To stand ready to rescue trapped or downed firefighters

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To handle traffic control

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To overhaul the structure

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To perform salvage operations

Question 4

Which factor most directly determines whether a defensive attack should be used?

Accepted Answer

Structural integrity and risk to firefighters versus savable property

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The color of the smoke only

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The time of day

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The number of bystanders present

Question 5

Coordinated ventilation during an interior attack is intended to:

Accepted Answer

Improve visibility and remove heat and smoke ahead of the hose line

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Increase the fire's growth rate

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Eliminate the need for water

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Replace the need for rescue

Question 6

What does 'reading smoke' help a firefighter predict?

Accepted Answer

Fire location, intensity, and potential for flashover or backdraft

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The exact age of the building

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The water main pressure

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The owner's insurance status

Question 7

The transitional attack technique involves:

Accepted Answer

A brief exterior stream into the fire room before transitioning to interior attack

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Only defensive master streams

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Skipping ventilation entirely

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Abandoning the structure immediately