Fire Officer p219 Key terms

What is a defensive operation in firefighting?

• Actions to rescue trapped firefighters

• Actions to evacuate civilians

• Actions to limit fire spread to a defined area

• Actions to extinguish the fire completely

What does FIRESCOPE stand for?

• Fire Rescue Operations for California Emergency

• Fire Safety and Control Operations for Public Emergencies

• Fire Incident Response and Emergency Services Coordination

• Fire Resources of California Organized for Potential Emergencies

What is the role of an Incident Commander (IC)?

• To train new recruits

• To operate firefighting equipment

• To develop strategies and tactics for incident management

• To supervise a group of firefighters

What is the purpose of an Incident Action Plan (IAP)?

• To provide a detailed map of the incident area

• To list all available firefighting equipment

• To schedule firefighter shifts

• To outline incident objectives and control actions

What is a fuel-limited fire?

• A fire that spreads rapidly

• A fire that cannot be extinguished

• A fire controlled by the characteristics of the fuel

• A fire controlled by the amount of available oxygen

What is the function of the Initial Rapid Intervention Crew (IRIC)?

• To extinguish small fires

• To manage communication during incidents

• To rapidly deploy and rescue lost or trapped members

• To provide medical assistance to injured civilians

What is the Incident Command System (ICS)?

• A method for extinguishing fires

• A combination of resources for managing incidents

• A communication protocol for emergencies

• A system for training new firefighters

What is the role of a Group Supervisor in firefighting?

• To train new recruits

• To oversee a functional area of operation

• To handle public relations

• To manage the entire fire department

What is the Fire Ground Command (FGC)?

• A communication system for emergency services

• A training program for new firefighters

• An incident management system for day-to-day incidents

• A system for managing large-scale wildland fires

What is a flow path in the context of firefighting?

• The path firefighters take to enter a building

• The movement of heat and smoke from high to low pressure areas

• The direction of water flow from hoses

• The route for evacuating civilians