Fire Officer p210

What is the first consideration in the situation assessment?

• The time of day

• The specific capabilities and limitations of the responding resources

• The resources on scene and en route

• The capabilities and limitations of the personnel

What do many fire departments require when all units are committed to firefighting operations?

• To request additional resources

• To call for a second alarm

• To evacuate the building

• To perform a risk assessment

What is an important factor in the specific capabilities and limitations of responding resources?

• The weather conditions

• The building layout

• The amount of water carried

• The time of day

What might the IC have to do if a company is staffed with only two firefighters?

• Wait for more personnel

• Evacuate the building

• Perform an exterior attack

• Call for additional resources

What is the fourth step in Layman's size-up procedure?

• Decision making

• Plan of operation

• Preincident information

• Situation assessment

What does the fire officer need to develop after answering the four questions in the decision step?

• A communication plan

• The overall strategy and tactics

• A training program

• A risk assessment

What is the final step in Layman's decision process?

• Evaluating the situation

• Developing a plan of operation

• Performing an ongoing size-up

• Requesting additional resources

What does the National Fire Academy's size-up system include?

• Five phases

• Two phases

• Three phases

• Four phases

What is considered in Phase One of the NFA size-up process?

• Ongoing size-up

• Post-incident analysis

• Initial size-up

• Preincident information

What should preincident information identify?

• The number of personnel

• Water supply sources

• The time of day

• The weather conditions