Handbook p15-25

What is 'size-up' in firefighting?

• A method to extinguish fires

• A process of evaluating a fire situation

• A type of firefighting equipment

• A training program for firefighters

Who performs a size-up in a firefighting situation?

• Fire Chief

• Firefighter

• Paramedic

• Police Officer

At what time were the firefighters alerted to the dispatch message in the scenario?

Why is it important for firefighters to learn their district according to the passage?

• To know the location of water sources and hydrants

• To familiarize themselves with the community

• To improve response times during emergencies

• All of the above

The 'C' in the acronym COAL WAS WEALTH stands for:

• Construction

• Carbon

• Copper

• Cobalt

The 'O' in the acronym COAL WAS WEALTH stands for:

• Occupancy

• Organization

• Operation

• Obligation

The 'A' in the acronym COAL WAS WEALTH stands for:

• Apparatus and personnel/

  Area

• Art

• Architecture

• Anthropology

The 'L' in the acronym COAL WAS WEALTH stands for:

• Leadership

• Liberty

• Life Hazard/

  Location and Extent

• Loyalty

What does the 'W' in the acronym COAL WAS WEALTH stand for?

• Water Supply/

  Weather

• Wind

• Wood

• Wool

The 'A' in the acronym COAL WAS WEALTH stands for:

• Apparatus and Personnel

• Art

• Area

• Anthropology