10- OFM Notifications Flashcards
According to Fire Marshal Directive 2023-001, which legislation authorizes the issuance of this directive?
a) Fire Investigation Act
b) Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 (FPPA)
c) Fire Safety Regulations
d) Emergency Response Act
B
This directive is issued under clause 9.(1)(b) of the Fire Protection and Prevention
Act, 1997 (FPPA), and supersedes Fire Marshal directive 2019-002 issued July 10,
2019
According to Fire Marshal Directive 2023-001 What is the primary responsibility of every assistant to the Fire Marshal, as outlined in subsection 11.(1) of the FPPA?
a) Fire suppression
b) Following Fire Marshal directives
c) Public relations
d) Equipment maintenance
B
It is the responsibility of every assistant to the Fire Marshal to follow the Fire Marshal’s
directives as set out in subsection 11.(1) of the FPPA.
According to Fire Marshal Directive 2023-001 Under what circumstances is it NOT a duty of the Fire Marshal to investigate the cause, origin, and circumstances of a fire or explosion?
a) if there is a fatality
b) If there is suspected criminal activity
c) Any explosion
d) Fires in multi-unit residential occupancies
e) house fires at the regional average sale price
E
Fires or explosions resulting in a fatality.
* Fires or explosions requiring person(s) to be admitted with life threatening
injury as in-patient(s) to a hospital (it is the responsibility of the fire department
to make every reasonable effort to confirm the status of injured persons
transported to hospital prior to the release of the fire scene). The local fire
department shall record the efforts taken to obtain information regarding the
status of a patient admitted to the hospital which may include inquiries to local
hospital, paramedic services, and/or police agency.
* An assistant to the Fire Marshal must report a fire incident as soon as they
become aware of the incident if it involves a person who was taken to the
hospital due to an exposure and/or injury sustained as a result of the fire.
* Explosions (where the explosion is suspected or known to be the primary event).
* Fires or explosions suspected of being incendiary (criminal). Discretion to notify
the Office of the Fire Marshal may be used: when the cause, origin, and
circumstances has been determined; when there is no impact to a building(s); or,
in circumstances where there is no clear threat to life. These types of fires
include dumpster fires, car fires [2], and wildland fires. All incendiary fires and
explosions must be reported to the police authority having jurisdiction.
* Fires or explosions where the loss is significant to the community [3].
* Fires or explosions involving circumstances that may result in widespread public
concern (for example, environmental hazard).
* Fires or explosions in multi-unit residential occupancies where the fire spread or
the explosion impacted multiple units or where suspected Fire Code violations
have directly impacted the circumstances of the event.
* Fires or explosions involving clandestine and illegal drug operations,
cannabis/marijuana grow operations.
What is the contact number for the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) Duty Officer, as mentioned in the directive?
a) 1-800-461-2281
b) 911
c) 1-800-555-1234
d) 1-877-PEOC-NOW
A
All assistants to the Fire Marshal shall notify forthwith the Provincial Emergency
Operations Centre (PEOC) Duty Officer, Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) at 1-800-461-
2281 (toll free)
According to the directive, which incidents require immediate notification to the PEOC Duty Officer?
a) All fires involving a fatality
b) Fires or explosions involving clandestine drug operations
c) Fires with significant loss to the community
d) Fires suspected of being incendiary
e) all of the above
E
Fires or explosions resulting in a fatality.
* Fires or explosions requiring person(s) to be admitted with life threatening
injury as in-patient(s) to a hospital (it is the responsibility of the fire department
to make every reasonable effort to confirm the status of injured persons
transported to hospital prior to the release of the fire scene). The local fire
department shall record the efforts taken to obtain information regarding the
status of a patient admitted to the hospital which may include inquiries to local
hospital, paramedic services, and/or police agency.
* An assistant to the Fire Marshal must report a fire incident as soon as they
become aware of the incident if it involves a person who was taken to the
hospital due to an exposure and/or injury sustained as a result of the fire.
* Explosions (where the explosion is suspected or known to be the primary event).
* Fires or explosions suspected of being incendiary (criminal). Discretion to notify
the Office of the Fire Marshal may be used: when the cause, origin, and
circumstances has been determined; when there is no impact to a building(s); or,
in circumstances where there is no clear threat to life. These types of fires
include dumpster fires, car fires [2], and wildland fires. All incendiary fires and
explosions must be reported to the police authority having jurisdiction.
* Fires or explosions where the loss is significant to the community [3].
* Fires or explosions involving circumstances that may result in widespread public
concern (for example, environmental hazard).
* Fires or explosions in multi-unit residential occupancies where the fire spread or
the explosion impacted multiple units or where suspected Fire Code violations
have directly impacted the circumstances of the event.
* Fires or explosions involving clandestine and illegal drug operations,
cannabis/marijuana grow operations.
According to Fire Marshal Directive 2023-001it is a duty of the Fire Marshal to investigate the cause, origin, and circumstances of any fire or of any explosion or condition that in the opinion of the Fire Marshal might have caused a?
A. fire
B. explosion
C. loss of life
D. damage to property
E. all the above
E. all the above
In which situation is the local fire department not required to report a fire incident?
a) When there is no impact to buildings, but criminal in nature
b) When there is wide spread public concern
c) Fires involving life-threatening injuries
d) Fires in multi-unit residential occupancies
A
Fires or explosions suspected of being incendiary (criminal). Discretion to notify
the Office of the Fire Marshal may be used: when the cause, origin, and
circumstances has been determined; when there is no impact to a building(s); or,
in circumstances where there is no clear threat to life. These types of fires
include dumpster fires, car fires [2], and wildland fires. All incendiary fires and
explosions must be reported to the police authority having jurisdiction
What information should the local fire department record when dealing with injured persons admitted to the hospital due to a fire?
a) Patient’s home address
b) Efforts taken to obtain information about the patient’s status
c) Fire department budget details
d) Incident commander’s personal details
B
Fires or explosions requiring person(s) to be admitted with life threatening
injury as in-patient(s) to a hospital (it is the responsibility of the fire department
to make every reasonable effort to confirm the status of injured persons
transported to hospital prior to the release of the fire scene)
According to the directive, when should fire departments call the PEOC for notification purposes?
a) As soon as the fire starts
b) Once all suppression activities are at a stage where someone is available on-scene to provide detailed information
c) After OFM assistance has been requested
d) Only during regular business hours
B
Fire departments should call once all suppression activities are at the stage that
someone is available on-scene to provide detailed information/date
According to Fire Marshal Directive 2023-001 what does PEOC stand for?
Provincial emergency operating centre
What role does a third-party licensed security company play in securing the scene of a fire?
a) Only in criminal investigations
b) Always, regardless of the nature of the fire
c) Only in non-suspicious or non-criminal fires
d) Only during regular business hours
C
Fire departments may hire a third party licenced security company to secure the
scene when the fire is believed “non-suspicious” or “non-criminal”
According to the directive, when is OFM investigation staff deployed for incidents involving a fatality, life-threatening injury, or explosion?
a) Only during regular business hours
b) 24/7
c) After 7:30 am
d) When requested by the local fire department
B
All notifications involving a fatality, life threatening injury, or explosion will be
evaluated 24/7 for determination of OFM investigation requirements, and
deployment of OFM fire investigation staff.
What is the OFM’s response to incidents occurring between 9:00 pm and 7:30 am that do not meet immediate notification criteria?
a) Immediate deployment of investigation staff
b) Deferral until after 7:30 am the next morning
c) Direct consultation with the local fire department
d) OFM investigation is not required during those hours
B
Calls received between 9:00 pm and 7:30 am
(which do not meet the immediate notification criteria) shall be deferred by PEOC
until after 7:30 am the next morning
What information does the PEOC Duty Officer provide when OFM response is deferred to the next day?
a) Time of OFM notification
b) OFM investigation requirements determination
c) Steps to be taken by the fire service/police to secure the scene
d) All of the above
D
When an OFM response is deferred to the next day, the PEOC Duty Officer will inform
the caller that:
* The OFM will be notified at 0730 hrs
* The OFM Duty Manager or Duty Supervisor will determine investigation
requirements and
* All steps shall be taken by the fire service/police to secure the scene if the fire
department or police are requesting the assistance of a fire investigator
According to Fire Marshal Directive 2023-001 is there requirement for a local fire service to report a fire incident that they were not dispatched to?
A. True
B. False
B. False
