Fire Officer p207

What is the primary means of suppressing fires according to the text?

• Using fire extinguishers

• Smothering with blankets

• Applying water

• Using foam

What was the traditional belief about attacking fires from the outside?

• It would extinguish the fire faster

• It would push the fire through other parts of the building

• It would save more lives

• It would be safer for firefighters

What did the UL's 2013 report suggest about applying water through an open window or door?

• It has no effect on fire conditions

• It is not recommended

• It may worsen the fire conditions

• It may dramatically improve interior conditions

What is a transitional attack?

• A defensive operation from the outside

• An offensive operation initiated by an exterior, indirect attack

• A method of using foam instead of water

• A strategy to evacuate occupants

What is the purpose of a transitional attack?

• To avoid using water

• To increase the fire's intensity

• To delay the fire attack

• To cool the fire gases and reduce the risk of flashover

What does the IAFC Safety, Health and Survival Section aim to reduce?

• The number of preventable line-of-duty deaths and injuries

• The number of fires

• The time taken to respond to fires

• The cost of firefighting equipment

What is the first rule of engagement for firefighter safety according to the IAFC?

• Extend limited risk to protect savable property

• Conduct an initial risk assessment

• Determine the occupant survival profile

• Rapidly conduct a 360-degree situational size-up

What should be done if there are not enough resources to safely support firefighters?

• Attempt to save as much property as possible

• Consider a defensive strategy

• Wait for more resources to arrive

• Proceed with the operation regardless

What is the recommended action if firefighter lives are at risk for unsavable lives or properties?

• Proceed with caution

• Consider a defensive strategy

• Attempt a rescue operation

• Ignore the risk

What should be extended to protect savable property?

• Limited risk

• No risk

• Unlimited risk

• Maximum risk