Grapevine Structural Firefighting Protocol Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the Grapevine Structural Firefighting Protocol (GSFP)?

• To provide a detailed map of the city

• To identify tasks during the initial phases of a structure fire

• To train new recruits in basic firefighting skills

• To manage the financial budget of the fire department

Fill in the blank: The incident tactical priorities in order are Rescue/life safety, Exposure protection, Confinement, Extinguishment, and _______.

• Salvage

• Overhaul

• Ventilation

• Support

Which of the following is part of the Grapevine Structural Firefighting Protocol?

• Forcible entry

• Water supply

• Ventilation

• All of the above.

In the Grapevine Structural Firefighting Protocol, the term 'Working Fire' indicates that a structure fire will require all responding companies to engage in suppression and/or support functions. The IC or first arriving unit should declare the incident to be a ________.

• Minor Fire

• Working Fire

• Controlled Fire

What is the procedure number for the Grapevine Structural Firefighting Protocol?

• 310.01

• 310.02

• 310.03

• 310.04

In the event of an offensive structure fire, an offensive attack is mandatory when ______.

• the threat to external exposures is minimal

• human life is at stake

• sufficient resources are unavailable

• the operation is exterior.

What should the officer consider performing when a lot of smoke/fire is showing?

• Initial walk around (360)

• Immediate evacuation

• Call for backup

• Use of water cannon

In the Grapevine Structural Firefighting Protocol, the officer should consider performing a _______ when a lot of smoke/fire is showing.

• 180-degree walk around

• 360-degree walk around

• 90-degree walk around

• 270-degree walk around

What is the role of the Battalion Chief during a fireground operation?

• To serve as the Incident Commander and coordinate all fireground activities.

• To establish the Rapid Intervention Team.

• To perform a walk-around.

• To set ladders to upper floors.

The Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) should take a staging position near enough to Command that _______ communications can be readily accomplished.

• written

• face-to-face

• radio

• digital