Strategies and Tactics Flashcards

Vertical ventilation is most often used to:

Answer: Release rising heat and smoke through a roof opening

Cutting a roof opening lets accumulated heat and smoke rise and escape, improving interior conditions.

The acronym 'PASS' for using a fire extinguisher stands for:

Answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

PASS means Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.

During salvage operations, firefighters primarily aim to:

Answer: Minimize property damage from water, smoke, and heat

Salvage protects property and belongings from secondary damage during and after firefighting.

A primary search is conducted to:

Answer: Quickly locate and rescue any victims while fire is active

The primary search is a rapid search for victims performed early, often under active fire conditions.

Overhaul is performed to:

Answer: Locate and extinguish hidden or smoldering fire to prevent rekindle

Overhaul finds and extinguishes concealed hot spots so the fire does not reignite after crews leave.

Why must ventilation be coordinated with the attack line?

Answer: Because uncoordinated ventilation can rapidly intensify the fire toward firefighters

Adding air without an advancing line in place can supercharge the fire and endanger interior crews.

What is the purpose of a personnel accountability system on the fireground?

Answer: To know the location and status of every firefighter on scene

Accountability systems track who is operating where so missing firefighters are quickly identified.