A. ISO CCRE
While responders are inside a burning structure, the ISO must make sure there is a RIC ready to deploy immediately that consists of at least
2 members
Before responders enter a burning building, the ISO should
Communicate the interior arrangements of the structure
To avoid a breach in operational security
Edit reports that are intended for the general public
Steel structural members
Elongate when heated
The ISO has a better chance of ensuring firefighter safety by
Following checklists containing common incident concerns
A risk management plan is a(n)
Formal, written document that enables the organization to control and/or reduce the associated risks of emergency and nonemergency operations
The operational strategy that focuses on the saving of human life is:
Marginal
The organization assignment list, ICS form 203, is intended to
Provide information on the response organization and personnel staffing
The purpose of NFPA 472 is to:
Provide the ISO with the knowledge and skills to evaluate a Hazmat or WMD incident for safety
At a post-incident analysis meeting reviewing a small-scale incident, the leader should begin by:
Providing an overview of the incident.
At the termination of the incident, the ISO should make sure that
Provisions have been made for follow-up medical exams and monitoring of responders.
Identify THREE common causes of liability exposure.
training problems planning problems negligent operations
Responder Smith is the first emergency responder to arrive at the scene of a structure fire at a single-family residential structure. Light white to gray smoke is coming from the structure. What should responder Smith look for and expect to occur?
Transition into growth stage
The person who should fill the ISO position at the response to a violent crime is:
a law enforcement representative
When most composites burn, the different components in the composite can ignite at different temperatures. This is why:
new fires can ignite once others have burned out
The ISO must ensure EMS personnel are prepared to
provide emergency medical services to the responders and public involved in the incident
Identify TWO characteristics of a potential suicide bomber.
repeated visits to a location clothing unsuitable for time of year or location
Sufficient staffing is a concern at EMS operations because
responders can be injured while carrying and loading patients into the ambulances
Red markings at an airfield signify
restricted areas
When beryllium becomes airborne as a respirable particulate, responders must wear:
self-contained breathing apparatus.
Identify THREE items that should be included in the Site Safety Plan
site map or sketch Decontamination practices establishment of hazard control zones
At a wildland fire, spotting occurs when
sparks or burning embers are transported across the fire line and land in dry vegetation
Identify THREE signs of sudden weather change
sudden calm increased spotting presence of dust devils and whirlwinds
The ISO has the authority to alter, suspend, or terminate response activities when
the activities involve dangerous conditions
Your organizations risk management plan must
Be incorporated into the organization's IMS
The ISO and any assistant ISOs must wear a vest or helmet in order to
Be readily identifiable at the incident scene
During scene size up the ISO must have situational awareness; this involves
Being aware of how the information gathered, the events unfolding, and the emergency responders' actions will affect their safety and the safety of others.
Identify 3 visual indicators of a backdraft
Black smoke becoming dense gray-yellow Smoke stained windows with head-induced cracking of the glass The sucking phenomenon/inwardly drawn smoke
Identify THREE areas in which you should be knowledgeable before becoming an ISO
-safety and health hazards at an incident -identifying hazards -risk assessment
Risk Management Process
1.Risk prioritization 2.Risk evaluation 3.Risk control 4.Risk identification 5. Risk management monitoring
Select the TRUE statement about resource evaluation.
A longer incident duration will require a greater number of resources.
Any and every suspicious package should be treated as:
A threat until proven otherwise
Most structures are NOT designed to handle wind loads that result from
Backdraft
The ISO must be integrated with the ICS as a command staff member at
All incidents
A written copy of the risk management plan must be available to
All organization members
If an incident involves only one jurisdiction
All personnel involved should be present at the post-incident analysis meeting
When fire apparatus must be driven through smoke
All vehicles lights should be on
A possible indicator of an IED is
Attached or exposed wires or antennas
The regulation which mandates that the safety function must be addressed at every incident in which hazardous materials are involved is
CFR 1910.120
For combustion to occur, a fuel must be
Converted into a vapor state.
The first step in performing a post-incident analysis is
Data collection
ICS Form 215A, Incident Safety Analysis
Describes the specific safety hazards and actions that each Division or Group will take.
ICS Form 215, Operational Planning Worksheet, is used to
Determine what tactical resources are needed for the next operational period
The purpose of the ISO's post-incident analysis report is to
Document all aspects of an incident that involve safety issues
The concentration of a flammable gas or vapor in air that will burn if ignited is known as the
Flammable range
If beryllium dust gets in a responder's eyes, the recommended procedure is to
Flush the eyes with water
During debrief the leader should first address
Health Information
The standardized, on-scene, all hazard incident management concept used to organize emergency response is
ICS
The ICS Form that compiles information on the initial incident response and can be used for a transfer of command is
ICS Form 201, Incident Briefing
ICS Form 208 should be updated
If the incident extends into multiple operational periods
Energy and unknown are examples of
Imminent danger conditions.
If weather conditions create distractions, the incident debriefing should be conducted:
In a nearby building or vehicle.
Standards are
Issued by non-government agencies
Identify the TRUE statement about wind and fire behavior
Large wildland fires on a slope produce their own winds
Occupants in a structure are example of
Live loads
A corrosive burn is an example of a(n)
Local effect
Identify TWO NFPA standards that a potential ISO candidate must meet.
NFPA 1521 NFPA 1021
At EMS operations, the ISO must ensure compliance with:
NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program.
At a water rescue incident, the ISO should request personnel with Level II qualifications if there is a possibility of a
Rescue that requires personnel to swim.
Identify THREE symptoms of excessive stress
Obsessive thoughts extreme hunger Difficulty concentrating
Checking in with the IC enables the ISO to
Obtain an initial status briefing
The ISO must make sure that an accountability system is in place during confined space rescues to ensure
Only those who are authorized and properly equipped to enter a hazardous area are allowed to do so,
All ICS planning is designed around identifying expected accomplishments for a set period of time referred to as the
Operational period
Identify THREE groups of individuals that should be present during an incident debriefing.
key ICS players agency representatives Emergency response personnel
On a cold, humid day you would expect to see smoke from a structure fire
Pooling on the ground
Helicopter landing zones need to be:
Relatively flat
At a water rescue incident, the ISO should request personnel with Level Il qualifications if there is a possibility of a
Rescue that requires personnel to swim
In swift water rescues, the most commonly used piece of equipment is a
Rope
To prevent cold weather-related risks of hypothermia and frost bite, an incident rehab area should provide
Shelter from wind and temperature extremes and fluid replenishment
The process required at trench cave-ins to prevent the sudden or unexpected movement of the trench walls or objects that are too large to be moved in a timely manner and that may pose a threat to victims and/or rescuers is known as
Shoring
When trapped smoke in a compartment is introduced to a flame, a
Smoke explosion results
A responder exhibiting symptoms of excessive stress should
Speak with the member assistance team
Overheated batteries that have not ruptured should be moved outside and
Sprayed with water fog to cool them.
Identify THREE examples of dangerous energy conditions
Structural collapse Backdraft Flashover
True statement about the IAP
The IAP is the central planning tool during a response
Upon notification of a member illness, injury, or exposure the ISO must immediately inform
The IC
The IC should use an incident debriefing to determine:
health information updates for signs and symptoms of exposures.
Identify THREE situations that require a formal post-incident analysis meeting.
The emergency response involved hazardous materials. Multiple agencies or jurisdictions responded to the incident. The ISO's post-incident analysis report indicates that a formal meeting is necessary.
At incidents involving confined space rescues, who is responsible for ensuing that a site safety plan is developed and incorporated into the IAP and made available to all responders
The incident safety officer
During the debriefing, the leader should first address:
health information.
Identify THREE components of wildland fire PPE
helmet gloves trousers
Identify TWO hazards associated with electric vehicles
high voltage battery unexpected movement
Construction type that is 1mperv1ous for water damage
Type 1
The construction type that may contain concealed spaces that can spread fires is
Type III
A responder who is exposed to infectious material in a mucosal surface should clean the area with
Water
Identify THREE TRUE descriptions of the member assistance program
highly effective essential to member health and wellness can reduce the cost of prolonged medical care
Identify THREE concerns to address during a water rescue incident assessment
Witnesses Water conditions Weather conditions
Identify THREE objectives of the post-incident analysis
motivate change in outdated or ineffectual policies and procedures determine the strengths and weaknesses of the organization's response to the emergency provide a training tool as well as the basis for future emergency response planning
The success of the personnel accountability system depends on the
active participation of all members operating at the emergency incident
When evaluating the incident action plan and incident conditions, the ISO must remember
activities that present a significant risk should be limited to situations where there is a potential to save lives
Mutual Aid Agreements (MAAs) between entities
are an effective means to quickly obtain resources during large-scale emergencies
Tall, thin columns fail by
buckling
The Emergency Medical Treatment and First Aid section of an EOP/LERP
designates which health care facilities will receive and treat victims
The primary objective of risk evaluation is to
determine whether responders should intervene
Members providing emergency medical care must:
don medical gloves before initiating care.
OSHA regulations
establish legal requirements to protect workers from hazards.
If violence erupts after fire fighting operations are already underway
halt all aerial company operations, interior fire fighting, and overhauling
When responders are traveling to a emergency incident they are usually placing themselves in a(n):
unsafe condition
To allow the hot gases inside a structure fire to disperse, responders must attempt to
ventilate the fire
At a traffic incident, the ISO must ensure that responders
wear retro-reflective clothing