28 - Standards of Cover Flashcards
The FCFRD have adopted performance benchmarks to provide the highest quality of service per NFPA 1710, this is accomplished by five aspects. Critical task analysis, baseline performance, analyzing baseline performance, short and long term improvement goals and ?
Consistant benchmarks
I/CAD, AVL, Fire Box Logic and Traffic Signal Preemption are utilized under the ?
Deployment considerations
Actual vehicle location (AVL), uses calculations for response based on
Speed limits and mileage
On a divided highway response, if an entrapment is suspected the following is added
Heavy rescue, BC, safety officer
After an original full alarm response and RIT Level 1, if requested, an additional full alarm compliment includes
3 engines
Resistance, Absorption and Restoration are key components of an organizations ability to recover from incidents or events, this is known as
Resiliency
The uniform fire officer (UFO) can authorize
Condition II
Fire incidents are classified into four categories, Low, Moderate, High and
Maximum
A strip shopping center is considered a High risk fire incident, an example of moderate risk would be
Room and contents
If a RIT level I is requested on a confirmed fire, this adds how many additional personnel to the fire ground if units are not understaffed
10
Three types of incidents require a specific dispatch for a Tower Ladder, one being a large scale Hazmat incident in a tank farm, the other two would include
High risk technical rescue and technical rescue in a tunnel
Turn out time objectives as described in NFPA 1221 require unit 90% of the time, to be out the door within
80 seconds
All fire suppression incidents deemed to be a moderate risk differ from a low risk incident by complying with OSHA 2 in 2 out as well as
Two uninterrupted water sources
The benchmark objective for travel time for the first in unit on a low fire incident is
4 minutes
Fairfax county fire and rescue have a plan to establish and maintain what response time for 95% of the county population
7 minutes
What level risk for fire incidents, automatically move-up relocations of units to maintain sufficient coverage
Maximum
Assuming no units are understaffed, are more engine personnel dispatched for a moderate risk fire incident or high risk fire incident
Same amout for both
Why has FCFRD not utilized traffic signal preemtion everywhere possible
retro-fitting is cost prohibitive
FCFRD call takers determine what response level a dispatch is, for the majority the dispatch will fit into one of how many catagories
5
A single family, room and contents dispatch fire will recieve how many trucks and rescues
3
What does AVL stand for?
Automatic Vehicle Location
If a unit’s GPS device is not functioning properly, how will they be dispatched?
The unit will be recommended from the XY coordinate of the fire station from which the response area is identified through the AR command
What is the response to a Box Alarm?
4 engines, 2 truck companies, 1 heavy rescue, 2 BC units, 2 EMS supervisors, 1 ALS unit, 1 Saftey Officer
Who makes the decision to move to Condition II?
UFO
When responding to maximum risk fire incidents, what is included in a RIT Level 1 request
1 Engine, 1 Truck/Rescue and 1 Medic
When responding to maximum risk fire incidents, what is included in every alarm after the initial alarm?
3 Engines, 1 Truck, 1 BC, Operations Deputy Chief/Aide, and Light and Air Unit
What components make up the Total Response Time?
Call-processing time, turnout time, and travel time
What does the term First-in measure regarding response metrics?
First-in measures the time of the first unit to arrive on the scene of an emergency incident.
What does the term ERF measure regarding response metrics?
ERF measures the time of the accumulation of personnel and resources to meet the effective response force.
What does ERF stand for?
Effective Response Force
During the community risk analysis, what were all areas of the agency designated as?
Urban and rural
What are the four primary service types the FCFRD evaluates emergency response performance in?
Emergency Medical, Fire Suppression, Hazardous Materials, and Technical Rescue.
What are the four types of risk levels used to express incident types?
low, moderate, high, and maximum risk
What two industry standards were used in establishing the FRD benchmarks for FCFRD?
NFPA1710 and NFPA1221
What should the first due unit on emergency medical incidents be capable of doing once on scene?
Assessing scene saftey and establishming command, sizing up the situation, and conducting an initial ALS patient assessment and interaction
For fire suppression incidences, how much water and foam should the first due unit be capable of providing?
750 gallons of water, and 40 gallons of class B foam
For fire suppression incidents, how many gallons per minute pumping capacity should the first arriving unit be capable of providing?
1,250 gallons per minute
Fairfax County Government has adopted FY2017-FY2021 Capital Improvement Plan linked to its comprehensive plan that has established objectives and policies in order to do what?
Establish and maintain, at a minimum, a 7-minute response time coverage for fire and rescue emergencies to at least 95% of the county’s population
What are 9 strategic initiatives that FCFRD has completed in its 2017-2022 Community Focused Strategic plan?
Service delivery, human rescources, training and workforce planning, fire prevention, health and wellness, infrastructure, technology, internal communications, and external communications
As stated in the introduction of the CPSE Community Risk Assessment, what is the first and foundational element of the accreditation process?
Standards of cover 6th edition, the CRA-SOC
What is the total number of units and full time on duty staffing numbers?
265 and 356
I/CAD utilizes the Fairfax County Public Safety Network to support the Netdispatcher work stations. How many work stations are there?
185
How many event types and service categories are there?
93 and 5
What are the 3 key components for greater resiliency in the department?
Resistance, Absorption, Restoration
What computer software is used for monitoring resource deployments?
Live MUM
Who determines the down grade to condition II?
UFO
What is the determining factor for the fire department going to condition II?
50% of Units not available for calls
Who authorizes the fire department to go into condition III
Deputy Chief or higher
EMS calls fall into 4 categories of risk. A BLS call would be?
Low
If you have a EMS call on the Metro right-of -way, what risk level would it be?
High risk
If you have an EMS call that?s an MCI, what risk level would it be?
Maximum
When a caller reports a single structure on fire, what is the rick level?
Moderate
A strip shopping center and a multi-family dwelling have the same risk level. What is it?
High
When the first arriving unit is on scene and reports a working fire, what shall be started?
RIT 1
When a confirmed fire is reported in a maximum risk structure, what response is initiated?
3 engines,1 truck, 1 battalion chief, 1operation chief, light and air unit
A moderate risk hazmat incident can be controlled by what units?
2 suppression units and a hazmat rescue
If you have a call for a bio hazard incident, what risk level is it?
maximum
If a vehicle crashes into a building, what risk level is it?
Moderate
You have two metro trains that have collided in the right-of-way on 66. What risk level is it going to be?
Maximum
What is used to measure the time of the Accumulation of Personnel and Resources to meet the effective force?
Effective Response Force
When a call is dispatched a digital message is delivered to what?
Mobile Communication Terminal
What is the minimum number of personnel required daily for staffing?
356
Currently there are 93 event typs that are within how many service catagories?
5
Additional alarms to a full alarm will consist of 3 engines, 1 truck, 1 medic, 1 BC, command aide, and Light & Air Unit. What is this type of alarm called?
Multi-alarm
Response conditions associated with heavy thunderstorms, ice/snow storms, or some other significant factor Is what level?
Condition II
Condition III can only be authorized by whom?
Deputy Fire Chief or higher
Which type of call represents the largest group of ALS emergencies?
Moderate Risk
What type of incident includes more than one patient, and/or police action event where resources will need higher level of coordination and management called?
High Risk
To support the Hazardous Materials program, daily staffing levels are how many people?
22
The risks for each type of incident are expressed in terms of everything but what?
Medium
The evaluation of performance shall be evaluated continually and will be updated how oftern?
Yearly
A maximum risk fire Incident requires how many personnel on the initial response?
41
A moderate risk EMS incident requires how many personnel?
6
A high risk EMS incident requires how many people?
14
Normal operations is considered what?
Condition I
Condition III occurs when greater than what percent of FCFRD units are either committed to incidents or out of service?
50%
What condition brings a need for increased sitiational awareness by all on duty personnel?
Condition III
A divided highway normal response is what?
2 engines & 2 medic units
A fire in a highrise gets what response of apparatus?
5 engines, 2 trucks, 1 rescue, 2 BC, 2 EMS Supervisor, 1 ALS unit, 1 Safety Officer
The current service level baselines first step is what?
Community risk assessment
Fairfax County is equipped with 128 pieces of fully staffed rolling stock providing primary first response to the community. Additionally, how many pieces of specialty apparatus are strategically positioned based on risk or regional deployment, and crossed staffed to support ongoing operations as they develop?
62
Which NFPA standard does FCFRD recognize as the single benchmark standard to which all service areas and planning zones of the community must align?
1710
Which system does Fairfax County utilize to address call handling, dispatching, remote access and mobile data, as well as sending and receiving information to various databases maintained by the county?
I/CAD
Which word is defined by CPSE in the FESSAM 9th edition as, ?an organization?s ability to quickly recover from an incident or events, or to adjust easily to changing needs or requirements??
Resiliency
Based on NFPA 1710 and the resources assigned by FCFRD, how many crew members will typically respond on the primary first alarm assignment for a Moderate and High Risk Fire Incident (Box Alarm)?
36
Regarding FCFRD call processing performance objectives, for all incident types not identified in the NFPA 1221: 7.4.2.2, within how many seconds should the first alarm be dispatched 90 percent of the time?
64 seconds
Regarding FCFRD call processing performance objectives, how frequently will incidents requiring emergency medical dispatching be completed within 90 seconds?
90% of the time
Regarding emergency medical incidents benchmark objectives, for 90% of all EMS incidents, what is the total response time for the first arriving unit staffed with a minimum of 2 personnel, with 1 being an ALS provider?
6 minutes and 30 seconds
Regarding FCFRD emergency medical incidents ERF (Effective Response Force), what is considered the minimum ERF for all ALS priority responses?
One transport unit and one suppression unit; 2 ALS providers
Regarding FCFRD fire suppression incidents benchmark objectives, for 90 percent of all fire suppression incidents, the total response time for the arrival of the first due unit, staffed with a minimum of four personnel, shall be 6 minutes and 24 seconds for all service areas within the county. What must the first due unit be capable of providing?
750 gallons of water, 40 gallons of class B foam, and 1,250 gpm
Fairfax County has a daily minimum staffing of how many full time positions for staffing 128 pieces of rolling stock to provide primary first response to the community?
356
How many apparatus does the FCFRD keep in reserve to support units in the field for maintenance and repair?
43
FCFRD uses event type to determine response levels. What is the response level for vehicle fires without exposure?
A double response
Greater resiliency can be achieved by constant review and analysis of the response system and focus on three key components. Which of the following is not one of the three key components?
Notification
The FRD remains committed to a process of self-evaluation and continuous improvement and embedding this mindset into its culture. How often will the Standards of Cover be updated?
Each year
Turn out time objectives have been established for all responding units to be out the door within how many seconds of dispatch, 90 percent of the time for all emergency dispatches with the exception of emergency medical incidents?
80
For all emergency medical incidents, responding units will be out the door within how many seconds of dispatch, 90 percent of the time?
60
The FCFRD measures baseline performance in terms of total response time. Which of the following is not measured in the total response time?
Dispatch time
Which “response condition” takes effect when greater than 50% of FCFRD units are either committed to incidents or out of service? Typically, it is associated with peak incident response (multiple working incidents) and can only be authorized by the Deputy Fire Chief or higher.
Condition III
Who can authorize the downgrading of Condition I or II to Condition III?
DFC or higher
What does AVL stand for in regards to CAD?
automatic vehicle location
What is the FCFRD minimum daily staffing?
356
How many response level types does the FCFRD dictate?
93
The FCFRD follows how many service categories, each with predetermined response levels?
5
What does a single unit response receive?
Incident of minor nature such as a BLS or public service
What units will you receive on a multi alarm dispatch?
3 engines, 1 truck, 1 medic, 1 BC, command aid, and light and air
How many types of medical emergency services does the FCFRD provide?
4
What makes the UFO move the FCFRD into condition III?
greater than 50% of FCFRD units are either committed to incidents or out of service
In regards to fire suppression incidents which type is for normal box alarm assignments?
high risk
What hazardous materials incident needs 2-units response of a satellite rescue?
moderate risk
Which type of technical rescue incident involves a severe hazard or large area which poses an extreme threat for example a tunnel rescue?
maximum risk
The FCFRD uses a total response algorithm comprised of?
call processing, turnout time, and travel time
FCFRD units shall respond to Emergency medical calls with what time?
60 seconds
FCFRD units shall respond to fire suppression calls with what time?
80 seconds
How many ALS engine companies does the FCFRD have?
38
How many units does the FCFRD cross staff?
58
How many reserve units does the FCFRD have ready for use?
43
What does the Standards of Cover 6th Ed evaluate?
emergency medical, fire suppression, hazardous materials and technical rescue
What is NFPA 1710?
Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments
What is NFPA 1221
Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems.
Which of the following disciplinary procedures is considered informal and is exempted from the grievance procedure?
oral warnings
Which of the following disciplinary procedures is considered formal?
written reprimands
Which of the following is considered to be a form of disciplinary action?
suspension
Which of the following is considered to be a form of disciplinary action?
Dismissal
Which of the following is considered to be a form of disciplinary action?
disciplinary demotion
What is the probationary period of an employee according to Fairfax County’s personnel regulations?
12 months
Who is except from following the standards of cover for Fairfax County?
None. All employees must follow the standards of cover
All county employees must operate county vehicles in accordance to:
federal, state and local driving laws
What should an employee do if confronted with workplace violence?
immediately report it to your immediate supervisor
What are the six core principles that form the ethical foundation of the organization?
honesty, public service, respect, responsibility,stewardship and trust
What are the six core principles that form the ethical foundation of the organization?
honesty, public service, respect, responsibility,stewardship and trust
What are the six core principles that form the ethical foundation of the organization?
honesty, public service, respect, responsibility, stewardship and trust
What are the six core principles that form the ethical foundation of the organization?
honesty, public service, respect, responsibility, stewardship and trust
What are the six core principles that form the ethical foundation of the organization?
honesty, public service, respect, responsibility, stewardship and trust
What are the six core principles that form the ethical foundation of the organization?
honesty, public service, respect, responsibility, stewardship and trust
Employees must comply with rules and regulations governing hours of work, absences, use of leave and are prohibited to do all of the following except?
use sick leave
Bringing a gun onto county premises is prohibited exempt:
employees that are authorized
What is the most severe for of disciplinary action that is authorized under the Fairfax county’s personnel regulations?
dismissal
Where is a written reprimand filed according to Fairfax County’s personnel regulations Chapter 16?
in the county’s department of human resources officer
When a written reprimand letter is distributed to an employee it will contain all of the following except:
an employees accomplishments
How many cross-staffed units does FCFRD have?
58
How many reserve units does FCFRD maintain?
261
What is NFPA 1710?
Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments
What calculations are response recommendations base on?
speed limits and the milage from a unit’s actual location to the incident scene
What is the minimum daily staffing for FCFRD as reported in the Standards of Cover?
365
If a unit’s GPS device is not functioning properly, how will the unit be recommended for dispatch?
based on the XY coordinate of the fire station from which the response area is identified through the AR command
How many different event types are there within the 5 service categories?
93
What response type is used for report of an incident that is significant in intensity, magnitude or scope and will require adequate resources to operate within an IDLH and support functions in addition to primary tactical objectives?
Full alarm response
When is Condition I or II downgraded to Condition III?
when greater than 50% of FCFRD units are either committed to incidents or out of service
How many ALS licensed units does FCFRD have?
42
What would be considered a Maximum Risk Emergency Medical Incident?
Mass Casualty incident
Regarding the Critical Tasking Section, what would be considered a Low-Risk Fire incident?
dumpster fire with no exposure threats
What would be considered a maximum Risk Fire Incident?
High-rise structure fire
By department operation guidelines, all fire responses that have confirmed fire, the first engine shall do what?
initaite a RIT Level 1
What is the minimum daily staffing for HazMat Technicians?
22
What is an example of a Moderate Risk Tech Rescue Response
vehicle into a structure with moderate damage to the structure
What would be an example of a, “doube response?”
ALS Emergency
Vehicle accidents or fires on controlled access roadways would initiate what kind of response?
Divided Highway Response
What is dispatched for a RIT-Level 1?
one engine, one truck or heavy rescue, one medic unit
Any additional alarms added to afull alarm will consist of how many engines?
Three
What has Fairfax county fire and rescue established peformance bechmarks to provide consistently highest quality service for?
protect lives, property and enviroment of our community
What NFPA is FCFRD in line with to service in all areas and planning zones of the community?
NFPA 1710
How was the agency able to asses,categorize and classify risk with in it’s service area?
performing its community risk assesment
What Does FCFRD uses to handle calls and dispatching to remote access and mobile data?
AVL
What does CAD use to find closest unit?
GPS, unit spedd and actual distance to incendent
How does AVL know what unit is closest?
GPS, unit spedd and actual distance to incendent
What is area called where all fire houses are divided into fire-boxes?
first due
How does FCFRD pay for traffic signal preemption device?
grant funding and external agreements
How many event types are there for FCFRD dispatchers to use?
93 event types
What response gets a single unit?
public service
What reponse gets 2 units?
Vehicle fire without exposure
what does a divided highway response get?
2 engines, 2 medics
what is added to an accident if entrapment is suspected?
1 heavy rescue, 1BC and safety officer
What is added to all working fires?
RIT- level 1
What is added to multi-alarms?
3 engines, 1 truck, 1 medic, 1 BC, command aide and Light & air
What 3 key components help a greater resiliency to be achieved by constant review and analysis of the response system?
resistance, absorption, restoration
Who changes the response conditions down to condition II?
UFO
Who can authorize condition III for dispatch?
Fire chief
What does a highrise fire get as a response?
2 BC, 2 ems sup, 5 engines, 2 trucks, rescue, 1 medic, 2 safety officers, 1 investigator
What does a outside fire get with large dumpster with no exposure threat?
1 engine
How are response recommendations for CAD formulated according to the FCFRD’s standards of cover?
speed limits and mileage from units location to the incident scene
What are the primary reason (s) fire station first dues are divided into fire boxes?
to assist with locating emergencies and allocate administrative ownership of target hazards
What does AVL stand for?
automatic vehicle locator
How many pre- determined event types are there within the FCFRD?
93
how many service categories are there within the FCFRD?
5
During times of increased incident responses, who is responsible for activating condition II?
the UFO
What is an example of a maximum risk emergency medical incident?
MCI response
What is an example of a low risk fire incident?
brush fire or dumpster with no threats to exposure
What is an example of a moderate risk fire incident?
a fire involving a single occupancy
How many additional personnel are added to the initial fire response upon the activation of a RIT 1?
10
According to the FCFRD’s standard of cover, what was the average response time for 90 percent of suppression related incidents?
6 minutes 24 seconds
What is the turnout time objective for all medical incidents?
60 seconds
What is the turnout time objective for all incidents with the exception of medical emergencies?
80 seconds
What NFPA requirement is associated with all service delivery models and planning zones of a fire department?
NFPA 1710
When does the FRD’s response criteria downgrade to condition III?
when 50% or more unites are committed to incidents
Who authorizes the downgrade from condition II to condition III ?
Deputy Fire Chief or higher
What is an example of a high risk fire incident?
strip shopping center with involved exposures
What is an example of a maximum risk fire event?
fire in a high rise
How many additional personnel are added to the initial alarm via the activation of a second alarm?
22
How many personnel are added to the initial alarm through the activation of a RIT 1 and a 2nd alarm?
32
What is NFPA 1710?
Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Supression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments
After conducting task analysis of each service type, what was the next step that was taken?
Measuring baseline performance of each service type
Which of the following is not completed by the I/CAD system?
Replaces the unit if it is not marked en route within 2 minutes
How large are the booster tanks on Fairfax County Engines?
750 gallons
How many towers/trucks are in Fairfax County?
14
What is the minimum daily staffing level?
356 personnel
There are how many event types in Fairfax County?
93
An incident that involves vehicle accidents on controlled access roadways and units are sent from two directions is classified as what?
Divided Highway Response
What Condition is associated with heavy thunderstorms, ice/snow, or other significant factors?
Condition II
Condition I or II is downgraded to Condition III when greater than how many FCFRD units are committed to incidents or OOS?
50%
Condition III can only be authorized by who?
Deputy Fire Chief or higher
A brush fire or a dumpster fire with no exposure threats are known as what?
Low Risk Fire Incidents
Which of the following is a moderate risk fire?
Single-family dwelling
Every alarm after the initial alarm will get how many engines?
3 Additional Engines
What hazardous materials risk level may require specialized chemical protective clothing and monitoring?
High Risk
A high risk technical rescue incident would include all but which incident?
Rescue in a Metro tunnel
Total response time is composed of all of the following except.
In service time
What is NFPA 1221?
Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems
What is the turn out time objective for non emergency medical incidents?
80 seconds
What is the turn out time objective for emergency medical incidents?
60 seconds
What does AVL stand for?
Automatic vehicle location
Historically has fairfax county used traffic preemption devices?
No, fairfax county has not used traffic preemption devices, unless it was directly connected to the fire station.
How many engines are staffed in the county?
38
How many ALS Transport units are staffed in the county?
42
What is the apparatus pump capability of an engine in fairfax county?
1250 GPM pump
How many gallons is the booster tank of an engine in fairfax county?
750 gallons
How many different event types are there in fairfax county?
93
How many service categories are there in fairfax county?
5
What is the normal response for vehicle accidents or fires on controlled access roadways with no suspected entrapment?
2 engines and 2 medic units
What is the normal response for a single family full alarm response or box alarm?
4 engines, 2 trucks, 1 heavy rescue, 2 BC units, 2 EMS supervisors, 1 ALS unit, and 1 safety officer
What does a RIT level 1 consist of?
1 engine, 1 truck or heavy rescue, and 1 medic
Any additional alarms to a full alarm will consist of what?
3 engines, 1 truck, 1 medic, 1 BC, command aide, and light and air unit
As defined by CPSE in the FESSAM 9th edition, what term is an organization’s ability to quickly recover from an incident or events, or to adjust easily to changing needs or requirements?
Resiliency
Who uses the three key elements of resistance, absorption, and restoration to review and analysis the response system?
The UFO
What is the minimum number of personnel needed for a high risk emergency medical call?
9
What is the minimum number of personnel needed for a maximum risk emergency medical call?
25
What is the minimum number of personnel needed for a moderate risk fire incident?
15
What is the minimum number of personnel needed for a high risk fire incident?
29
What is the minimum number of personnel needed for a maximum risk fire incident?
43
For 90 percent of all fire suppression incidents, what is the total response time for the arrival of the fire due unit?
6 minutes and 24 seconds
What is the FRD daily minimum staffing?
356
What is the total size of the apparatus fleet for the FRD?
261
What is the response algorithm for a “greater alarm” within Fairfax County?
3 engines, 1 truck, 1 medic, 1 BC, command aide, and Light and Air Unit
The ability to deploy only resources necessary to safely and effectively control an incident and bring it to termination is the definition of?
Resistance
When greater than 50% of FCFRD units are either committed to incidents or out of service, the FRD will operate in what condition?
Condition III
As defined by CPSE in the FESSAM 9th edition: ?an organization?s ability to quickly recover from an incident or events, or to adjust easily to changing needs or requirements” is what?
Resilency
The FCFRD deploys resources to mitigate emergency incidents in line with the requirements of what NFPA standard?
NFPA 1710
What is the minimum daily staffing for HAZMAT technicians within the FRD?
22
The time the call being received at the PSAP to the dispatching of the first FCFRD unit is known as:
Call-processing time
The elapsed time from when a unit is dispatched until that unit changes their status to ?responding? is:
Turnout time
The elapsed time from when a unit begins to respond until its arrival on the scene is:
Travel time
What is the FCFRD agency vision statement?
?Being the best community focused fire and rescue department ensuring a safe and secure environment for all?.
Turnout time objectives have been set for FCFRD units to be out the door within what time frame for EMS calls?
Within 60 seconds, 90 percent of the time
These standards will be evaluated continually and will be updated how often?
Yearly
The county government has established a Capital Improvement plan to maintain response times to be a minimum of:
A 7 minute response time to at least 95% of the counties population
The SOC is considered to be what kind of document, that will be a part of the department?s budget development and community-driven strategic planning processes?
A living document
For 90 percent of all fire suppression incidents, the total response time for the arrival of the first due unit, staffed with a minimum of four personnel, shall be:
6 minutes and 24 seconds
Turn out time objectives have been established for ALL responding units to be out the door:
Within 80 seconds of dispatch, 90 percent of the time
The FCFRD evaluates emergency response performance in what four
primary service types?
Emergency Medical, Fire Suppression, Hazardous Materials, and Technical Rescue
Who has the discretion of moving the FRD from Condition II to Condition III?
Deputy Fire Chief or higher
I/CAD utilizes the Fairfax County Public Safety Network to support how many NetDispatcher workstations?
185
What is the current number of Engine companies in Fairfax County?
38
Each Engine company in Fairfax has what GPM rated pump?
1250 gpm
What is the booster tank size on each Engine company in Fairfax county?
750 gallon
An truck company must have a full compliment of ground ladders complient with what NFPA standard?
1901
What is the minimum daily staffing of personnel?
356
What does a divided highway response consist of without entrapment?
2 Engines and 2 Medic units
What is added to a divided highway response once an entrapment is confirmed?
1 Heavy rescue, 1 BC, 1 SAFO
What does a second alarm consist of?
3 Engines, 1 Truck, 1 Medic, 1 BC, Command aide, Light and Air
Which S.O.P deals with resource deployment?
05.04.01
When is condition I or II downgraded to condition III?
When greater than 50% of FCFRD units are commited to incidents or out of service
Condition III can only be authorized by who?
Deputy Fire Chief or higher
The staff necessary for mitigation on incidents is based on what NFPA standard?
1710
Which NFPA standard is the Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments?
1710
Which NFPA standard deals with the installation, maintenance, and use of emergency services communications systems?
NFPA 1221
What should the first alarm be dispatched in, 90 percent of the time?
64 seconds
Incidents requiring emergency medical dispatching will be completed in what time frame, 90 percent of the time?
90 seconds
Responding units shall be out the door in what time frame, 90 percent of the time?
80 seconds
For emergency medical incidents, units will be out the door within what time frame, 90 pecent of the time?
60 seconds
What shall be the total response time for 90 percent of all fire suppression incidents?
6 min 24 seconds
How many cross-staffed brush trucks does FCFRD have?
11
How many reserve units does FCFRD maintain?
43
What would be an example of a, “doube response?”
ALS Emergency
By department operation guidelines, all fire responses that have confirmed fire, the first engine shall do what?
initaite a RIT Level 1
How are response recommendations calculated?
speed limits and the milage from a unit’s actual location to the incident scene
What is the minimum daily staffing for FCFRD as reported in the Standards of Cover?
365
If a unit’s GPS device is not functioning properly, how will the unit be recommended for dispatch?
based on the XY coordinate of the fire station from which the response area is identified through the AR command
How many different event types are there within the 5 service categories?
93
What response type is used for report of an incident that is significant in intensity, magnitude or scope and will require adequate resources to operate within an IDLH and support functions in addition to primary tactical objectives?
Full alarm response
When is Condition I or II downgraded to Condition III?
when greater than 50% of FCFRD units are either committed to incidents or out of service
How many ALS licensed units does FCFRD have?
42
What would be considered a Maximum Risk Emergency Medical Incident?
Mass Casualty incident
Regarding the Critical Tasking Section, what would be considered a Low-Risk Fire incident?
dumpster fire with no exposure threats
What would be considered a maximum Risk Fire Incident?
High-rise structure fire
What is NFPA 1710?
Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments
What is the minimum daily staffing for HazMat Technicians?
22
What is an example of a Moderate Risk Tech Rescue Response
vehicle into a structure with moderate damage to the structure
Vehicle accidents or fires on controlled access roadways would initiate what kind of response?
Divided Highway Response
What is dispatched for a RIT-Level 1?
one engine, one truck or heavy rescue, one medic unit
Any additional alarms added to afull alarm will consist of how many engines?
Three
The FCFRD understands that the single benchmark standard to all service areas and planning zones of the community is in line with what NFPA standard?
1710
What does ‘AVL’ stand for?
Automatic Vehicle Location
The minimum daily staffing is how many personnel?
356
How many service catagories are there?
5
If an additional alarm is called for a full alarm what will the dispatch compliment be?
3 engines, 1 truck, 1 medic, 1 BC, command aide, light and air unit
Condition 1 is also considered what?
Normal operations
Which condition is associated with heavy thunderstorms, ice/snow storms, or some other significant factor?
Condition II
When greater than 50% of FCFRD units are either committed to incidents or out of service it is what Condition?
Condition III
Who can authorize a Condition III?
Deputy Fire Chief or higher
A MCI response would include how many medic units?
10
A MCI response would include how many engine companies?
10
A RIT level 1 will add how many personnel?
10
For 90% of all EMS responses, the total response time for the arrival of the first due unit, staffed with aminimum 2 personnel is how long?
6 minutes and 30 seconds
For 90% of all fire supression incidents, the total response time for the arrival of the first due unit, staffed with minimum 4 personnel is how long?
6 minutes and 24 seconds
For 90% of all hazardous materials incidents, the total response time for the arrival of the first due unit, staffed with a minimum 4 personnel, is how long?
6 minutes and 24 seconds
For 90% of all technical rescue incidents, the total response time for the arrival of the first due unit, staffed with a minimum of 4 personnel, is what?
6 minutes and 24 seconds
For all incidents types not identified in NFPA 1221:7.4.2.2, the first alarm should be dispatched within how long?
64 seconds
Turn out time objectives have been established for all responding units to be out the door withing how long from time of dispatch except for emergency medical incidents?
80 seconds
For all emergency medical incidents, responding units will be out the door within how long of dispatch, 90% of the time?
60 seconds
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department has completed and adopted its 2017-2022 Community Focused Strategic Plan that has established how many strategic initiatives?
9
What NFPA is considered when establishing benchmarks?
NFPA 1710
Choose the most accurate, the FCFRD understands that its baseline performance:
Will reflect this higher standard in its rural service areas
What is the Standard of cover for?
Evaluate available resources and match them to provide a consistent service
Fairfax County uses what system to address call handling and dispatch to remote access?
I/CAD
What is the gps monitoring device based on?
Speed limits and mileage from unit to incident scene
Which criteria does FCFRD use to determine response levels?
Event type
What type of incident will 2 engines,2 medics,1 heavy rescue,1 BC,1 safety officer be dispatched?
Divided highway response
What is the complement to additional alarms to a full alarm?
3E, 1T, 1M,1BC,Command Aide and L&A unit
Based on the CPSE in the FESSAM 9th edition, what do they define?
Resiliency
All of the following are key components to greater resiliency except:
Perseverance
Which system identifies holes in coverage to recommend optimal moves for apparatus?
Live MUM
Choose the most appropriate about response conditions:
Initiated by UFO
Initial response compliment to frequent events are reduced to conserve the availabilty of units is part of?
Condition 2
Who authorizes condition 3?
Deputy fire chief or higher
Two crews with a total of 6 personnel with minimum of 2 ALS providers is often sufficient to asses and treat a patient is considered what type of emergency?
Moderate risk
What type of incident would in many situations need an MCI response?
Maximum risk emergency medical
Based on the response metrics, what does First-In measures?
Time of first unit to arrive on the scene of an emergency incident
What does ERF mean?
Effective response force
The FCFRD measures baseline performance in terms of total response time, What does that include?
Call received at the public safety answering point until the first unit arrives
This type of response is elapsed time from when a unit is dispatched until changes their status to responding?
Turnout time
MCT stands for?
Mobile Communications Terminal
What does AVL stand for?
Automatic Vehicle Location
What is the minimum daily staffing of personnel?
356
What is the “normal response” for a divided highway response?
2 engines, 2 medic units
When would a heavy rescue unit be added to a divided highway response?
Entrapment suspected
How many engines will be dispatched on a high rise fire?
5
What must be added to all confirmed working fires in addition to the normal dispatch?
RIT-Level 1
What units make up a RIT-Level 1?
1 engine, 1 truck or heavy rescue, 1 medic
How many truck companies are initially dispatched on a reported structure fire?
2
What makes up a full alarm response for a reported structure fire?
4 engines, 2 trucks, 1 heavy rescue, 2 BC units, 2 EMS supervisors, 1 ALS unit, 1 safety officer
How many engines are dispatched on an additional alarm for a working structure fire?
3
How many trucks are dispatched on an additional alarm for a working structure fire?
1
What units are dispatched in an additional alarm to a working structure fire?
3 engines, 1 truck, 1 medic, 1 BC, command aide, and light and air
What condition is considered normal operations?
Condition 1
What condition level is initiated during an extended period of increased incident response?
Condition 2
The decision to move to Condition 2 is at the discretion of who?
UFO
What condition is considered when greater than 50% of FCFRD units are either committed to incidents or out of service?
Condition 3
Who can authorize Condition 3?
Deputy Fire Chief or higher
By department operating guidelines, who should request a RIT Level 1 on a confirmed fire?
First arriving engine
Typically, heavy thunderstorms, ice/snow storms, or some other significant factor are associated with what condition level?
2
