200s In-Transit, On-Deck, Recycle, Heat Stress Management, Rehab, After Fire Actions

Question 1

In Transit is the time it takes a company to reach their assignment after getting an order, this time varies due to what?

Answer 1

1: Distance form staging
2: Size of incident perimeter
3: Amount of equipment company brings

Question 2

What should the Company do when they arrive at on deck position?

Answer 2

Notify the IC (E203 on deck north sector)

Question 3

On Deck is a forward staging location located just outside the hazard zone. what are the most likely assignments for On Deck Companies?

Answer 3

1: Reinforce a position
2: Crew Relief
3: Any other tactical position
4: Rapid intervention crew

Question 4

What is the advantage of layering on deck crews around the fire ground?

Answer 4

Helps to manage the standard work cycle, and and sudden or unexpected events

Question 5

What does an on deck size up include?

Answer 5

1: Locate the entrance and exit points of structure
2: Interior exterior conditions
3: Unit ID of crews working inside
4: Approx location of interior crews
5: Identify what crews on which hose lines

Question 6

When an on deck crew is used as a relief crew company officers should do a face to face which includes what?

Answer 6

1: Sector conditions
2: Routing instructions to work area
3: Sector obstructions
4: Additional resources/tools required
5: Sector Objectives

Question 7

On large scale incidents command will establish at least 1 Rehab Sector. This sector may be some distance from the work area which creates the potential for what?

Answer 7

1: Command losing direct accountability of companies in transit
2: Difficulty reassembling and reassigning crews

Question 8

What is Recycling

Answer 8

A timely and efficient means of air replacement and rehydration (Replenishment) of companies while maintaining their sector assignments. This could be 2-3 air bottles. They must report back to sector officer or IC when heading back to work

Question 9

When does the heat stress management policy go into effect?

Answer 9

1: May 15-Sep15
2: Temperatures expected over 105
3: Heat Index over 105

Question 10

What are members responsibilities for heat stress management?

Answer 10

1: Rest Nutrition
2: Observe appropriate work rest cycles
3: Hydrate before during after shift
4: Inform supervisor of ill effects from heat

Question 11

What are Company Officers responsibility for heat stress management?

Answer 11

1: Outside PT limited to 30 minutes
2: Minimum of 64oz (2 quarts) of water should be consumed by members of crew
3: Work rest cycles, request rehab after 2 air bottles

Question 12

What are Commands responsibilities for heat stress management?

Answer 12

1: Rehab on all working fires
2: Crews remain in Rehab 20 minutes
3: First company in first out policy
4: Request additional resources

Question 13

What are dispatch’s responsibility for heat stress management?

Answer 13

1: During summer months working fires receive one relief RIC company and one rehab
2: 1st Alarms get one additional company

Question 14

What is the purpose of rehab sector?

Answer 14

Decrease the risk of injury illness from extended operations in adverse conditions.

Question 15

What services does rehab sector provide?

Answer 15

1: Medical assessment, treatment, transport
2: Revitalization (rest food water etc)
3: Stress support assessment
4: Reassignment determination

Question 16

What does the Rehab sector team consist of?

Answer 16

1: Rehab truck
2: Utility truck
3: Ambo
4: ALS Company
5: Sector officer with crew
6: CISM as needed

Question 17

The rehab truck will be dispatched on all working fires. How can command determine to use this resource?

Answer 17

1: Full rehab sector
2: Replenishment only

Question 18

It may be necessary to have more than one rehab sector. If so they should be named according to what?

Answer 18

Geographic location

Question 19

In the events of large incident in hot months what can rehab request to aid coolin?

Answer 19

A city bus

Question 20

Where should rehab be located?

Answer 20

Adjacent to command post if possible

Question 21

How should Rehab area be set up?

Answer 21

With blue tape and only one entry exit point

Question 22

What are the 4 sections of rehab sector?

Answer 22

1: Entry point triage
2: Hydration replenishment
3: Medical treatment transport
4: Reassignment

Question 23

What happens at the entry triage point of rehab?

Answer 23

1: Monitor entry point decor if needed
2: PASSPORTS
3: Maintain personnel log
4: Take vitals asses treatment needs

Question 24

How are members triaged in rehab?

Answer 24

If a member has pulse greater than 120 or has a medical complain then entire team will move to treatment area next.
Otherwise crew proceeds to Hydration replenishment

Question 25

Where will CISM be locate in rehab if the need arises?

Answer 25

Hydration replenishment section

Question 26

Who staffs treatment section in rehab and what is monitored?

Answer 26

1: ALS Company and ambo
2: Pulse BP Temp

Question 27

Personnel in treatment section of rehab with medical direction determine members final status. This can be one of three dispositions, what are they?

Answer 27

1: May return to fire operations ( Crew Go to replenishment)
2: May not return to fire operations
3: Must be transported for further eval

Question 28

What does treatment section in rehab use to determine the final status of members for making recommendation?

Answer 28

1: 20 minute resting HR over 100
2: Body temp greater than 101
3: Diastolic of 100 or greater

Question 29

What shall member do when reporting to reassignment section of rehab?

Answer 29

1: Notify Rehab sector officer they are ready for reassignment
2: Notify whether they have a full crew or not
3: Retrieve PASSPORT if reassigned

Question 30

What type of frequent reports should rehab give to command?

Answer 30

1: Number of crews ready for reassignment
2: Status of injured ill members

Question 31

What is the purpose of After Fire Actions?

Answer 31

1: Reduce FF exposure to hazardous materials and ensure equipment PPE deconed
2: Prevention of exposure when changing bottles removing mask
3: Proper decon after fire

Question 32

When must all PPE and equipment be deconed?

Answer 32

After exposure to burned materials, runoff from extinguishing agent, smoke

Question 33

Who is responsible for making sure each unit goes to decon?

Answer 33

Incident Commander, or company officer if single unit response

Question 34

Who sets up the hot zone with tape or by landmarks, and this must be at a minimum how far away from structure?

Answer 34

1: Safety officer or designee
2: 50 feet away

Question 35

Decon is broken down into what two levels?

Answer 35

1: Preliminary
2: Gross

Question 36

What is preliminary decon?

Answer 36

When you leave the hot zone use a brush or towel to remove large debris, a hose line could also be used but don’t saturate. This is done at least 50 feet from structure

Question 37

What is gross decon?

Answer 37

This is done only after being released. Done 50 feet from key pumper with red line.

Question 38

What decon should be done while replenishing?

Answer 38

1: Clean face piece
2: Wipe down body with fire wipes

Question 39

What do you do with your equipment before going to rehab?

Answer 39

Decon and hang to dry at least 50 feet downwind of rehab. No PPE including boots in rehab.

Question 40

What are recommendations for limiting exposures before leaving scene?

Answer 40

1: Wipe down body
2: Wear EMS gloves to handle gear
3: Change clothes
4: Bag turnouts
5: Wipe down equipment

Question 41

What should you do when returning to the station to limit exposure?

Answer 41

1: Shower change clothes immediately
2: Clean equipment with soap
3: Clean the cab
4: Turnouts cleaned and hung, change to 2nd set
5: Use gloves and N95 when decon
6: Wash uniforms and clean washer with a bleach wash after
7: Turn on bay exhaust fans
8: Fill out exposure