Fire Officer p220 Key Terms

What is the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?

• A guideline for building fire-resistant homes

• A training program for new firefighters

• A systematic approach for government agencies to manage incidents

• A system for managing fire department budgets

What does the acronym S.L.I.C.E.-R.S. refer to?

• A type of fire extinguisher

• A training program for emergency medical services

• A method for assessing fire damage

• A strategic goal-setting tool for fire ground operations

What is the purpose of a tactical worksheet?

• To record the names of all firefighters

• To ensure all tactical issues are addressed and diagram an incident

• To list all available fire equipment

• To calculate the cost of fire damage

What is a Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC)?

• A team responsible for extinguishing fires

• A group of firefighters trained in public relations

• A team that manages fire department finances

• A minimum of two personnel ready for immediate rescue of trapped personnel

What is a ventilation-limited fire?

• A fire that is controlled by water supply

• A fire that is limited by the number of firefighters

• A fire regulated by the available oxygen within the space

• A fire that occurs in open fields

What is the two-in/two-out rule?

• A method for organizing fire drills

• A guideline requiring a two-person team inside and outside IDLH environments

• A strategy for managing fire department resources

• A rule for rotating firefighters during long shifts

What is the purpose of a risk/benefit analysis?

• To assess the environmental impact of a fire

• To evaluate firefighter performance

• To weigh risks against benefits in a hazardous situation

• To determine the cost of fire equipment

What is an offensive operation in firefighting?

• A method for training new firefighters

• Actions performed in the interior to directly control and extinguish the fire

• Actions performed outside the structure to prevent fire spread

• A strategy for public fire safety education

What is a transitional attack?

• An attack that transitions from water to foam

• A method for cooling fire engines

• An offensive fire attack initiated from the exterior before moving inside

• A defensive strategy to protect nearby structures

What is the strategic level in incident command?

• The level where specific tasks are assigned

• The level that entails the overall direction and goals of the incident

• The level for training new recruits

• The level for managing fire department budgets