FireTEAM Information Ordering Flashcards

A firefighter must fill a portable water tank (dump tank) from a tanker during a rural operation. Place the steps in order: 1. Position the dump tank near the pump intake 2. Signal the tanker to begin dumping 3. Connect hard suction from pump to dump tank 4. Direct the tanker to the drop zone

Answer: 4, 1, 3, 2

The tanker is directed to a specific drop zone, the tank is set up, hard suction is connected, and then the tanker begins dumping to fill the tank.

When extinguishing a Class K kitchen fire, which sequence is correct? 1. Apply wet chemical agent using sweeping motion 2. Shut off the heat source if safely accessible 3. Confirm the agent is appropriate for Class K 4. Stand back at the recommended distance

Answer: 3, 2, 4, 1

Confirming the correct agent prevents a dangerous reaction, the heat source is shut off to prevent re-ignition, the proper distance is established, and agent is applied.

A firefighter must treat a patient with suspected second-degree burns to the arm. Arrange the steps: 1. Cover with dry sterile dressing 2. Cool the burn with room-temperature water for 10-20 minutes 3. Assess the extent using the rule of nines 4. Remove jewelry and clothing from the affected area

Answer: 4, 2, 3, 1

Removing jewelry and clothing prevents constriction as swelling occurs, cooling stops the burning process, extent is assessed, and a dry dressing protects the wound.

When placing a charged hoseline into service from a standpipe system, arrange the correct sequence: 1. Connect hoseline to standpipe outlet 2. Locate the standpipe outlet on the floor below the fire 3. Open the standpipe valve slowly 4. Bleed air from the line before advancing

Answer: 2, 1, 3, 4

The standpipe outlet one floor below is located first, the hoseline is connected, the valve is opened slowly to control pressure, and air is bled before the nozzle is opened.

A firefighter must stabilize a vehicle on its side following a collision. Place the steps in order: 1. Chock the wheels or undercarriage to prevent rolling 2. Place cribbing under load-bearing points 3. Size up the vehicle's position and hazards 4. Shut off the vehicle's ignition if accessible

Answer: 3, 4, 1, 2

Size-up identifies hazards and load points, the ignition is shut off to reduce fire risk, the vehicle is chocked to prevent movement, and cribbing is placed for stability.

When performing a water rescue approach to a conscious victim in a swift-water environment, arrange these actions: 1. Throw a rope bag to the victim 2. Attempt to reach the victim with a pole or branch (reach) 3. Call for additional water rescue resources 4. Shout instructions to the victim to self-rescue

Answer: 4, 2, 1, 3

Talk-Reach-Throw-Row/Go is the water rescue hierarchy; direct the victim to self-rescue first, then reach, then throw, then call for additional resources if needed.

When writing an incident report after a structure fire, arrange these elements in the proper chronological order: 1. Describe overhaul and scene release activities 2. Document dispatch time and initial alarm information 3. Record suppression tactics and resource deployment 4. Summarize the primary and secondary search results

Answer: 2, 3, 4, 1

An incident report follows the chronological timeline: alarm information, suppression tactics, search results, and concluding overhaul activities.