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234 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 234
Identify THREE fuel characteristics that affect wild land fire behavior
Physical Hazard
Safety Zones
Carbon Monoxide
Temperature
Moisture
Size
Term 2 of 234
It is the ISOs responsibility to:
Decide the budget for the incident response
Plan a media strategy for public communication
Organize community volunteer efforts for the incident
Recommend to the IC whether responders should intervene
Term 3 of 234
Before a responder can become part of a hazmat/wmd response team, he or she must:
Attend a community outreach program
Submit a resume detailing previous work experience
Complete a training course on fire safety
Go through a pre-employment medical screening
,Term 4 of 234
An organizations ISO has the authority to:
Conduct training sessions for new recruits
Oversee the financial budget for the incident response
Enforce strict penalties for safety violations
Modify any rescue or firefighting activities at the scene
Term 5 of 234
Identify the two phases of a hazmat/wmd incident where the potential for responders injury and
harm is greatest
1. Known hazards and concerns
2. Overall situation and resource status
3. IAP and response objectives
1) the use of a second 30 min SCBA
2) the use of a single 45 min or 60 min SCBA
3) 40 min of intense work w/out an SCBA
1. During the initial response.
2. When the incident shifts from the emergency phase to the clean-up and recovery phase.
1. Refer to pre-incident plans to reduce guesswork
2. Be prepared for atmospheric and physical conditions such as oxygen deficiencies
Term 6 of 234
The ISO should perform a 360 degree scan or window survey of the incident area:
Upon arrival at a response to a criminal or terrorist attack
Only if there are visible signs of violence in the vicinity.
After securing the area and ensuring no threats remain.
Before any medical assistance is provided to the injured.
,Term 7 of 234
To reduce liability concerns when performing an accident investigation, the ISO should:
Follow SOPs and work within established NFPA standards and OSHA regulations
Conduct the investigation without any documentation
Rely solely on witness statements without verifying facts
Ignore safety protocols to expedite the investigation
Term 8 of 234
Identify THREE things the ISO must ensure at structural collapse and confined space incidents.
Standardized health and safety requirements for hazardous materials response and
hazardous waste site operations
There may be explosive munitions present that pose additional dangers
General winds
An IAP is developed and distributed to all responders
A safety plan is developed and made available to all responders
A safety briefing is conducted
Term 9 of 234
At incidents where the hazmat/WMD Response Team has been called up:
Only the iso has the authority to stop operations
Both the ISO and the ASO have the authority to stop an operation that is deemed unsafe
Neither the iso nor aso can stop operations
The aso cannot intervene in any situation
, Term 10 of 234
If fire and emergency services personnel are part of the response to a violent incident:
Immediately engage with any suspects present at the scene.
Disperse personnel to cover all possible escape routes.
Stage all organization resources in a safe area
Prioritize medical aid over securing the area.
Term 11 of 234
RICs should consist of:
a team of five or more responders
responders who are trained in first aid only
at least 2 responders
only one responder is sufficient
Term 12 of 234
Reading the signs for structural collapse is not an easy task. Identify THREE indicators of a
potential structural collapse
1. Leaning walls
2. Creaking noises
3. Loose bricks or blocks
As needed, based on the type of incident or by the counsel of the ISO
Creating excessive amounts of blinding smoke
Whether there might be any people inside
234 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 234
Identify THREE fuel characteristics that affect wild land fire behavior
Physical Hazard
Safety Zones
Carbon Monoxide
Temperature
Moisture
Size
Term 2 of 234
It is the ISOs responsibility to:
Decide the budget for the incident response
Plan a media strategy for public communication
Organize community volunteer efforts for the incident
Recommend to the IC whether responders should intervene
Term 3 of 234
Before a responder can become part of a hazmat/wmd response team, he or she must:
Attend a community outreach program
Submit a resume detailing previous work experience
Complete a training course on fire safety
Go through a pre-employment medical screening
,Term 4 of 234
An organizations ISO has the authority to:
Conduct training sessions for new recruits
Oversee the financial budget for the incident response
Enforce strict penalties for safety violations
Modify any rescue or firefighting activities at the scene
Term 5 of 234
Identify the two phases of a hazmat/wmd incident where the potential for responders injury and
harm is greatest
1. Known hazards and concerns
2. Overall situation and resource status
3. IAP and response objectives
1) the use of a second 30 min SCBA
2) the use of a single 45 min or 60 min SCBA
3) 40 min of intense work w/out an SCBA
1. During the initial response.
2. When the incident shifts from the emergency phase to the clean-up and recovery phase.
1. Refer to pre-incident plans to reduce guesswork
2. Be prepared for atmospheric and physical conditions such as oxygen deficiencies
Term 6 of 234
The ISO should perform a 360 degree scan or window survey of the incident area:
Upon arrival at a response to a criminal or terrorist attack
Only if there are visible signs of violence in the vicinity.
After securing the area and ensuring no threats remain.
Before any medical assistance is provided to the injured.
,Term 7 of 234
To reduce liability concerns when performing an accident investigation, the ISO should:
Follow SOPs and work within established NFPA standards and OSHA regulations
Conduct the investigation without any documentation
Rely solely on witness statements without verifying facts
Ignore safety protocols to expedite the investigation
Term 8 of 234
Identify THREE things the ISO must ensure at structural collapse and confined space incidents.
Standardized health and safety requirements for hazardous materials response and
hazardous waste site operations
There may be explosive munitions present that pose additional dangers
General winds
An IAP is developed and distributed to all responders
A safety plan is developed and made available to all responders
A safety briefing is conducted
Term 9 of 234
At incidents where the hazmat/WMD Response Team has been called up:
Only the iso has the authority to stop operations
Both the ISO and the ASO have the authority to stop an operation that is deemed unsafe
Neither the iso nor aso can stop operations
The aso cannot intervene in any situation
, Term 10 of 234
If fire and emergency services personnel are part of the response to a violent incident:
Immediately engage with any suspects present at the scene.
Disperse personnel to cover all possible escape routes.
Stage all organization resources in a safe area
Prioritize medical aid over securing the area.
Term 11 of 234
RICs should consist of:
a team of five or more responders
responders who are trained in first aid only
at least 2 responders
only one responder is sufficient
Term 12 of 234
Reading the signs for structural collapse is not an easy task. Identify THREE indicators of a
potential structural collapse
1. Leaning walls
2. Creaking noises
3. Loose bricks or blocks
As needed, based on the type of incident or by the counsel of the ISO
Creating excessive amounts of blinding smoke
Whether there might be any people inside
