1. THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTORS Electronic INSTRUCT-O-GRAM Program 2004-03 The “Safety Engine” Concept – Part 2

2. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Size-Up Building Dimensions (L x W x H) Building Occupancy Building Construction Type –Wood Frame –Heavy Timber –Ordinary –Noncombustible –Fire Resistive Building Dimensions (L x W x H) Building Occupancy Building Construction Type –Wood Frame –Heavy Timber –Ordinary –Noncombustible –Fire Resistive

3. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Size-Up Means of Access / Egress –Windows –Doors –Scuttles Potential Obstructions –Barred Windows –High-Security Doors –Fences, etc. Means of Access / Egress –Windows –Doors –Scuttles Potential Obstructions –Barred Windows –High-Security Doors –Fences, etc.

4. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Tactics Offensive / Defensive / Defensive to Offensive Command Operations –Check Tactical Worksheet –Check Accountability Board –Monitor Fire Ground Communications Ladders and Truck Operations Offensive / Defensive / Defensive to Offensive Command Operations –Check Tactical Worksheet –Check Accountability Board –Monitor Fire Ground Communications Ladders and Truck Operations

5. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Tactics Total Incident Time –_____ Min. Total Incident Time –_____ Min.

6. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Tactical Responsibilities 360 Size-Up (Hot Lap) –15 Min. –30 Min. –45 Min. Utilities secured Ladders – Access / egress to upper levels Back-up Line (Uncharged, from secondary apparatus if possible) 360 Size-Up (Hot Lap) –15 Min. –30 Min. –45 Min. Utilities secured Ladders – Access / egress to upper levels Back-up Line (Uncharged, from secondary apparatus if possible)

7. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Tactical Responsibilities Scene Lighting –Four Sides –Entry Way Security Bar Removal Accountability System in operation Check with Rehab Officer Compare information with Safety Officer Scene Lighting –Four Sides –Entry Way Security Bar Removal Accountability System in operation Check with Rehab Officer Compare information with Safety Officer

8. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Tactical Responsibilities Evaluate need for additional Safety Engine / Sector Evaluate structural collapse potential Confirm EMS stand-by Evaluate need for additional Safety Engine / Sector Evaluate structural collapse potential Confirm EMS stand-by

9. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Equipment T.I.C. Search Rope (Life Line) Irons Stokes Basket Hand Lights Radios T.I.C. Search Rope (Life Line) Irons Stokes Basket Hand Lights Radios Secondary Air Supply Ladders Door Wedges Tin Snips M.A.S.T. Salvage Cover

10. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Safety Engine Concept Examination

11. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Examination 1.When should a Safety Engine be dispatched? A.Suspected and/or confirmed working fires B.Hazardous Materials incidents requiring entry C.Specialized rescue operations D.All of the above

12. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Examination 2.What NFPA standard defines the roles and responsibilities of a Rapid Intervention Team? A.NFPA 1521 D.NFPA 1581 C.NFPA 1410 B.NFPA 1500

13. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Examination 3.Two-In / Two-Out is part of what document? D.NFPA 1910 B.OSHA 1910.221 C.NFPA 1410 A.OSHA 1910.134

14. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Examination 4.According to the Safety Engine Concept, what company should be assigned as the Safety Engine? A.First-Due company B.Second-Due company D.Special call unit added to the first alarm assignment C.Third-Due company

15. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Examination 5.According to the material provided, what is a “Safety Engine”? D.Multi-stage pumping unit B.Back-up unit for first arriving company A.Proactive rapid intervention team C.Unit designated for the Incident Safety Officer

16. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Examination 6.According to the material provided, the Safety Engine reports to the ______________ upon arrival? A.Incident Safety Officer B.Staging Officer C.Operations Officer D.Incident Commander

17. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Examination 7.According to the material provided, how should ladders deployed for rapid egress / rescue be positioned? D.None of the above B.Left or right of the window at an exaggerated angle A.Above the windowsill at 75.5 degrees C.Below the windowsill at a 60 degree angle

18. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Examination 8.When should a Safety Engine Crew be returned to service? A.Immediately following knockdown B.Upon completion of the secondary search C.Upon completion of salvage operations D.Not until after overhaul

19. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Examination 9.Which of the following can be described as “cues” for fire ground forecasting? A.PASS alarm activation B.Smoke color / density C.Radio communications D.All of the above

20. ~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~ www.ISFSI.org Examination 10.Which of the following is NOT considered a proactive task to be initiated by the Safety Engine Crew? D.Ladder placement B.Scene lighting C.Utility isolation A.Primary / secondary search operations