Fire Officer p209

What is one of the most significant factors in size-up according to the text?

• Visualization

• Equipment

• Communication

• Teamwork

What does vigorous, churning dark smoke indicate?

• Lack of oxygen

• Presence of water

• High heat release rate

• Low heat release rate

What should a fire officer do before introducing additional air into a compartment with dark smoke?

• Call for backup

• Open all windows

• Soften the target with water

• Evacuate the building

What does no smoke showing during size-up indicate?

• The fire is out

• The fire is ventilation limited

• The fire is under control

• There is no fire

What is needed to develop Incident Action Plans (IAPs)?

• Understanding of fire dynamics

• Experience with hazardous materials

• Knowledge of local geography

• Familiarity with building codes

What type of attack is normally dictated by a fire in Class A combustibles?

• Direct attack with water

• Foam attack

• Defensive attack

• Indirect attack

What is the first step in Lloyd Layman's Five-Step Size-Up Process?

• Decision

• Probabilities

• Plan of operation

• Facts

What are 'facts' in the context of Layman's size-up process?

• Things that are predicted

• Things that are likely to happen

• Things that are assumed

• Things that are known about the situation

What should increase an officer's caution and awareness during size-up?

• Visible flames

• High temperatures

• No smoke showing

• Loud noises

What does darker smoke generally indicate?

• Low heat release rate

• Closer to the seat of the fire

• Further from the seat of the fire

• Presence of water