Within incident management system unity of command is best described as correct answers Each
person having only one supervisor
The term Unified Command in the Incident Command System is: correct answers Used when
multiple agencies or jurisdictions have responsibility for control of an incident
The incident command system is best defined as correct answers an organized, systematic
method for the command, control, and management of an emergency incident
In the incident command system, who is the one person ultimately responsible for managing an
incident correct answers The incident commander
The purpose of an incident command post is correct answers To direct the incident operation
Which statement regarding incident reports is correct in Ontario correct answers Local fire
information becomes part of the OFM database
An incomplete incident report may be used to prove: correct answers lack of appropriate action
by the department
The standard incident report is correct answers Used to reduce the loss of life and property by
fire
Which is true regarding the method by which homeowners receive copies of their incident report
correct answers The can obtain it as the report is considered public record
In order for IMS to function properly it must contain which component correct answers Incident
action plans
Which statement regarding the standard incident reports is correct correct answers They can
become admissible evidence in a court case
Which statement regard fire department radio communication is correct correct answers Most
fire departments use clear speech/plain English for radio communication
The tracking of personnel working at an incident requires a system that is standardized for every
incident to establish: correct answers accountability
A situation/status progress is provided upon correct answers Transfer to command
Transfer of command is best accomplished: correct answers Face to face
If there is no officer on the first arriving unit who assumes command correct answers The
firefighter with greatest seniority
, As more companies arrive at an escalating incident, one reason the command structure must
expand is to: correct answers To maintain span of control
On what class of fire are compressed air foam systems most effective correct answers Class A
Production of an adequate amount of bubbles to form an effective foam blanket is the
definition of: correct answers Aeration
Firefighting foam solution is _______ percent water. correct answers 94 to 99.9
The most effective method of controlling flammable liquid fire is by using correct answers Foam
Once the valve on a container of flammable gases has been shut off, the hose crew should:
correct answers continue to apply water as they exit the area
Air-Aspirating Foam Nozzle correct answers Are recommended for use with protein and
fluoroprotein foams
Which is a polar solvent correct answers ketone
Which is one of the recognized application techniques that must be used to produce the desired
quality of foam and successfully blanket the surface of a burning liquid or spill correct answers
The roll on technique
Firefighters should know that fire in type V construction problems causing correct answers High
potential for fire extension in the building
One thing common to all types of trusses is that if one member fails: correct answers the entire
truss will likley fail
Whenever possible forced mechanical ventilation should be directed correct answers In the same
direction as the wind
In high rise firefighting situations typically the fire attack will be initiated from correct answers
One floor below the fire
The least desirable method of detecting fire in a concealed space is by correct answers Smelling
for smoke
Prior to advancing a hoseline into a burning area, firefighters operating the hose should
be _________ of the door. correct answers crouching or kneeling while positioned to the side
Which is true with regard to the use of fog streams on an interior fire attack correct answers They
are effective at absorbing heat