Fire Officer p203

What was the main finding of the Phoenix Fire Department's analysis of rapid intervention team performance?

• Rapid intervention is unnecessary.

• Rapid intervention requires fewer resources.

• Rapid intervention is not rapid.

• Rapid intervention is very effective.

How many fire fighters did the Phoenix Fire Department find were needed to rescue one downed fire fighter?

• 5

• 8

• 15

• 12

What was the total time for a rapid intervention crew (RIC) to make contact with a downed fire fighter in the Phoenix study?

• 15 minutes

• 3.5 minutes

• 5.82 minutes

• 10 minutes

According to the Phoenix study, what percentage of RIC members will get into some type of trouble themselves?

• 20%

• 40%

• 10%

• 30%

What is the air supply duration of a 3000-psi SCBA bottle as mentioned in the text?

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 18.7 minutes

• 25 minutes

What did the Asheville Fire Department find was the average time to remove a compromised fire fighter?

• 37 minutes

• 45 minutes

• 21 minutes

• 30 minutes

What is a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)?

• A method to track equipment

• A systematic method of accounting for all personnel at an emergency incident

• A financial report for fire departments

• A report on fire fighter training

When should a PAR be requested according to the text?

• At tactical benchmarks and every 20 minutes during an incident

• Only at the end of an incident

• Only if a fire fighter is missing

• Every 10 minutes during an incident

What becomes the highest priority at an incident scene if a fire fighter cannot be accounted for?

• Continuing the current operation

• Reporting to the media

• Finding the missing fire fighter

• Evacuating the building

What should be done if there is a report of an explosion or structural collapse at an incident?

• Evacuate all personnel

• Wait for further instructions

• Perform a PAR immediately

• Continue with the current strategy