Vacants

Question 0

IC may implement an interior attack after a risk assessment has been performed. List the 4 factors :

Answer 0

• current structural stability of the building
• any KNOWN life hazard
• size and location of the fire
• verification of safe access to the fire area

Question 1

What is the paramount concern for the IC when implementing interior ops at a vacant?

Answer 1

Life hazard and the safety of the members

Question 2

All Vacants must be marked with a X. What color and size should the X be?

Answer 2

Lime yellow reflective paint
Square to be approx 18” x 18 “
Lines to be 2 “ wide

Question 3

Primary markings should be ?

Answer 3

Alongside the front entrance

If deemed advantageous, mark at fire escape, roof bulkhead, etc

Question 4

What is the most important ASPECT determining the initial attack strategy ie interior or exterior?

Answer 4

The Structural stability of the building or PARTS of the building is the most important ASPECT determining the initial attack strategy

Question 5

What is the most important CONSIDERATION in size up?

Answer 5

Protection of life is the most important consideration in size up
This means placing the first line between the fire and persons endangered

Question 6

Where might a member see R.O. On the building indicating the roof is open from a previous fire ?

Answer 6

Over the building condition marking ie the X

Question 7

Tower ladders should be operated at _____ angles over the front or rear of the apparatus when operating in a vacant lot

Answer 7

Narrow

Question 8

The boom should not be operated at _____ angles to the chassis at low elevations

Answer 8

Right

Question 9

What is the primary emphasis?

Answer 9

Exterior attack