HAMILTON FIRE EXAM QUIZLET EXAM UPDATED EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What does P.A.R. stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Personnel Accountability Report
What is the purpose of an accountability tag - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Used to track personnel on an
incident scene.
Purpose of an entry tag? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅to track personnel in a controlled zone
Rule of 6, in order - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅size up, additional resources/call for help, rescue, exposures,
extinguishment, overhaul (vent, salvage)
Name the 3 levels of accountability ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅class 1- crew accountability
class 2- incident scene accountability
class 3- accountability with entry control
4 objectives of the incident management system? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1- stop or remove danger
and treat the injured
2-scene stabilization/control
3-property conservation
4-provide refuge and safety for emergency personnel
4 rules of auto ex? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1- if tools come off the truck, so does cribbing
2- if tools come off so does a charged hose line
3-break all windows before using tools,
4-strip before you cut
name 3 common and accepted safety terms in auto ex - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1-FREEZE- everyone
stops
,2- hand on shoulder- that person stops
3- thumbs up/down - dump valve indication
maximum # of air bags that can be stacked? what order? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅2, larger on the
bottom
how high can box cribbing be stacked?? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅no more than 3 times the width of the
base
maximum length for ZMAG stabilization ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅total length between the ZAMA point
and the ZMAG plate is 3.3m or 10ft
describe the action circle ?? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1- initial 5m around the vehicle
2- kept clear of all non-essential personnel and tools/ debris for the IC to have a clear view.
3- used as a barrier for protection from flying debris
3 extrication control points on scene? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1- stabilize the scene before advancing
2-stabilize the car for extraction
3-stabilize the patient before removal
What is the definition of Stabilization?? Auto ex - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The process of adding
additional support to the vehicle in key points to the ground, or a solid anchor point
What PPE is used on a scene for auto ex? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅At least all turnout gear must be worn
during an auto ex rescue
Rule to use when lifting anything in auto ex? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅lift an inch, crib an inch
when a cribbing tower is used to support an air bag, how must the top of the tower be assembled ? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The top of the tower must be completely solid in order to be used to support an
airbag.
,Airbag commands for inflation/ deflation? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅"up/down on red, up/down on blue"
what is the last post to cut before removing the roof of a car? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅the last post to
cut is the one next to the patients head
How is airbag wiring generally identified? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅yellow tape, or wiring loom.
How are hybrid vehicles identified ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅orange or blue thiccc wires or "high
voltage"
Rule of avoiding airbags in a vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅5'',10''/20''
Describe the 5/10/20 rules - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅5'' away from side impact air bags
10'' away from drivers air bags
20'' away from passenger air bags
Describe the SANE rule for water rescue - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅s- step by step process beginning with
self rescue
a- always have additional resources
n-never take chances
e- everytime the river will win
size up is preformed by? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅First FF on scene
after entering a structure, FF should use their _________ to increase their situational awareness. -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Hearing
what sensory clues can indicate the stage and fuel involved in a fire? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅colour of
smoke
, during a structural search, FF should listen to their radios for? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅updates from
command, maydays, changing tactics
When encountering a fire in a room, FF should ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅sound before entering, update
command, use light for the fire to aid in the search of that room.
once a search is complete FF should report _____________ - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅"all clear"
never assume everyone is out of the building until? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅it can be confirmed by
witness or roster
Why is it beneficial to start Ventilation and search as soon as possible? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅increases survivability and visibility for personnel and patients, property conservation .
two objectives for structural search? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅search for live and assess fire conditions
which area of the fire is described as the being on the same floor of the fire, but furthest away? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Remainder hazard zone
Name the NFPA search area priorities ?? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1- Immediate fire area
2-area with most potential victims
3-remainder hazard zone
4-exposures
when is a secondary search begun? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅after vent and extinguishment have been
completed
when leaving the room, search the _______ direction from entry - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅same
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What does P.A.R. stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Personnel Accountability Report
What is the purpose of an accountability tag - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Used to track personnel on an
incident scene.
Purpose of an entry tag? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅to track personnel in a controlled zone
Rule of 6, in order - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅size up, additional resources/call for help, rescue, exposures,
extinguishment, overhaul (vent, salvage)
Name the 3 levels of accountability ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅class 1- crew accountability
class 2- incident scene accountability
class 3- accountability with entry control
4 objectives of the incident management system? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1- stop or remove danger
and treat the injured
2-scene stabilization/control
3-property conservation
4-provide refuge and safety for emergency personnel
4 rules of auto ex? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1- if tools come off the truck, so does cribbing
2- if tools come off so does a charged hose line
3-break all windows before using tools,
4-strip before you cut
name 3 common and accepted safety terms in auto ex - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1-FREEZE- everyone
stops
,2- hand on shoulder- that person stops
3- thumbs up/down - dump valve indication
maximum # of air bags that can be stacked? what order? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅2, larger on the
bottom
how high can box cribbing be stacked?? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅no more than 3 times the width of the
base
maximum length for ZMAG stabilization ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅total length between the ZAMA point
and the ZMAG plate is 3.3m or 10ft
describe the action circle ?? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1- initial 5m around the vehicle
2- kept clear of all non-essential personnel and tools/ debris for the IC to have a clear view.
3- used as a barrier for protection from flying debris
3 extrication control points on scene? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1- stabilize the scene before advancing
2-stabilize the car for extraction
3-stabilize the patient before removal
What is the definition of Stabilization?? Auto ex - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The process of adding
additional support to the vehicle in key points to the ground, or a solid anchor point
What PPE is used on a scene for auto ex? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅At least all turnout gear must be worn
during an auto ex rescue
Rule to use when lifting anything in auto ex? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅lift an inch, crib an inch
when a cribbing tower is used to support an air bag, how must the top of the tower be assembled ? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The top of the tower must be completely solid in order to be used to support an
airbag.
,Airbag commands for inflation/ deflation? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅"up/down on red, up/down on blue"
what is the last post to cut before removing the roof of a car? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅the last post to
cut is the one next to the patients head
How is airbag wiring generally identified? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅yellow tape, or wiring loom.
How are hybrid vehicles identified ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅orange or blue thiccc wires or "high
voltage"
Rule of avoiding airbags in a vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅5'',10''/20''
Describe the 5/10/20 rules - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅5'' away from side impact air bags
10'' away from drivers air bags
20'' away from passenger air bags
Describe the SANE rule for water rescue - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅s- step by step process beginning with
self rescue
a- always have additional resources
n-never take chances
e- everytime the river will win
size up is preformed by? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅First FF on scene
after entering a structure, FF should use their _________ to increase their situational awareness. -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Hearing
what sensory clues can indicate the stage and fuel involved in a fire? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅colour of
smoke
, during a structural search, FF should listen to their radios for? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅updates from
command, maydays, changing tactics
When encountering a fire in a room, FF should ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅sound before entering, update
command, use light for the fire to aid in the search of that room.
once a search is complete FF should report _____________ - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅"all clear"
never assume everyone is out of the building until? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅it can be confirmed by
witness or roster
Why is it beneficial to start Ventilation and search as soon as possible? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅increases survivability and visibility for personnel and patients, property conservation .
two objectives for structural search? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅search for live and assess fire conditions
which area of the fire is described as the being on the same floor of the fire, but furthest away? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Remainder hazard zone
Name the NFPA search area priorities ?? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1- Immediate fire area
2-area with most potential victims
3-remainder hazard zone
4-exposures
when is a secondary search begun? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅after vent and extinguishment have been
completed
when leaving the room, search the _______ direction from entry - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅same
