Structural Firefighting: 2 in 2 out

What is the purpose of the Grapevine Fire Department's Standard Operating Procedure for Structural Firefighting: Two In – Two Out?

• To establish a training program for new recruits

• To outline procedures for exterior firefighting operations

• To establish policies for interior firefighting operations in IDLH atmospheres

• To provide guidelines for fire prevention education

According to the document, what does IDLH stand for?

• Immediate Danger to Life and Health

• Immediate Danger to Life and Hazard

• Immediate Danger to Life and Heat

• Immediate Danger to Life and Harm

What is the role of the Initial Rapid Intervention Team (IRIT) during a fire incident?

• To provide medical assistance to injured civilians

• To serve as a temporary rescue team during the initial stage of an emergency

• To conduct fire safety inspections

• To manage traffic around the fire scene

What must one of the two standby persons in the IRIT be equipped with?

• A fire extinguisher

• A communication radio

• Full PPE with SCBA

• A first aid kit

What is the purpose of the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) at the scene of structure fires?

• To provide medical assistance to injured civilians

• To manage traffic around the fire scene

• To provide immediately available personnel for rescue operations

• To conduct fire safety inspections in nearby buildings

How many individuals must be assembled at the incident scene before starting interior fire-fighting operations?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What must personnel wear when operating in an IDLH atmosphere?

• Fire-resistant clothing

• Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

• High-visibility vests

• Protective helmets

What should a company officer do upon determining an IDLH atmosphere at a structure fire?

• Begin evacuation of nearby buildings

• Advise Alarm of a working fire as part of the situation report

• Conduct a safety briefing for all personnel

• Request additional fire trucks

What is required of team members operating in an IDLH atmosphere according to the Grapevine Fire Department's SOP?

• They must work independently.

• They must communicate through visual, audible, physical, or safety rope.

• They must avoid any communication.

• They must only use radios for communication.

What must standby persons wear to enter an IDLH atmosphere?

• Casual clothing

• Full protective equipment including SCBA

• Only a helmet

• Regular work uniform