Fire Officer p166

What is the primary goal of preincident planning?

• To train firefighters in emergency response

• To ensure the building is up to code

• To reduce insurance costs for the building owner

• To develop a written plan valuable to both the building owner and fire department

Which of the following contributes to vertical fire spread?

• False ceilings

• Open pipe chases

• Cocklofts

• Large open areas

What should the preincident plan identify regarding fire spread?

• The number of fire extinguishers in the building

• Anticipated areas of fire spread

• The number of exits

• The age of the building

What is the role of the on-site liaison during an incident?

• To call the fire department

• To evacuate the building

• To coordinate with the fire department once command is established

• To provide refreshments to the fire department

What type of information does the preincident plan provide?

• A history of past incidents

• A list of building tenants

• A schedule of fire drills

• Critical information for responding personnel

What is included in the plot plan of a preincident plan?

• The building's construction materials

• The building's architectural style

• The relationship of the building to other features

• The building's interior design

What is the purpose of a floor plan in a preincident plan?

• To provide a history of the building

• To show the building's exterior design

• To identify considerations for a fire attack

• To list the building's occupants

What is a fire code?

• A manual for fire extinguisher use

• A legally enforceable regulation related to fire and life safety

• A set of guidelines for building design

• A list of fire department personnel

What is the 'catastrophic theory of reform'?

• A method for predicting fire spread

• A strategy for building evacuation

• A theory that suggests fire codes are adopted after disasters

• A training program for firefighters

Who is typically the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) for a state fire code?

• The local fire chief

• The state fire marshal

• The building owner

• The city mayor