29 - SOP's Flashcards
What is the total out of pocket amount that can be submitted for petty cash reimbursement?
$100
What is the stand time sequence for apparatus bay doors closed with a pull chain?
2 minites and 30 seconds to 3 minutes
Section D of the vehicle log book contains what information?
Specific information for the vehicle
For vehicles with medication compartments sequered by key locks, where can the spare medication key be found?
Secured in the key box at the fire station
Once a determination is made that a post incident analysis is to be completed, what form is to be filled out by the unit officer?
FRD-046
After DPSC’s announcement for an evacuation of an unsafe structure, DPSC shall immediately activate the evacuation signal for how many seconds?
15 seconds
Who should be notified immediately when an injury or illness is reported?
BC, UFO and Safety Officer
Who should be notified of any fire alarm impairments prior to leaving a scene?
Fire Inspections Section
Where is the personal injury kit located in the vehicle log book?
Section F
How many complete sets of heavy and cable chains should each vehicle have?
2
How many feet of 4” supply hose should all engines carry?
1,000 Feet minimum
What is the minimum number of horizontal and vertical reserve vehicle identification placards for each vehicle?
8 horizontal and 4 vertical
How many seconds should apparatus operators sound the air horn for while the emergency evacuation signal is being transmitted?
15 seconds
How often does fire IT update the ipads?
Twice annually
A maximum of how many days are permitted to resolve an issue with an employee’s drivers license change?
15 calander days
Which of these is not something a driver should do while backing a vehicle?
Use the vehicles back-up camera
When backing a vehicle, where should the backer be positioned?
Left rear of the vehicle
When backing a vehicle, where should the first spotter be located?
O.I.C side front and rear
What FRD form must be filled out by the driver if an accident occures?
FRD-072
While hose testing, with pressures over 100 psi, how far should personnel stay away from the hose?
15 feet
Who is responsible for apparatus placement to avoid backup situations?
the driver and the officer
Where shall the backer be located when commencing backup procedures?
left rear corner of the vehicle
Personnel responding priority 1 in a piece of apparatus shall use “due regard” and not exceed the posted speed limit by:
15 mph
Personnel responding priority 1 in a piece of apparatus on a limited access highway shall use “due regard” and not exceed the maximum speed limit of:
80 mph
While approaching a red traffic signal or stop light, personnel responding priority 1 in a piece of apparatus shall:
reduce speed to 5 mph then proceed through the intersection
The maximum speed through any traffic controlled intersection with a green light is:
the posted speed limit
What is the maximum speed at which a piece of apparatus responding priority 1 can travel through right of way intersection?
30 mph
An inspection and inventory of all snow chains shall be completed by:
March
To order necessary materials, and verify their compliance using the “Snow Chain Query” application by: April 30th
What are the primary snow chains for heavy apparatus?
automatic snow chains
What is the maximum speed limit while using snow chains?
30 mph
Automatic chains are can be used in snow accumulations up to:
6 inches
What snow chains should be used on heavy apparatus when snow accumulations are more than 6 inches?
heavy chains
Slide in mount pumps shall be drained when temperatures are predicted to be below:
32 degrees
Mid-ship mounted pumps shall be drained when temperatures are predicted to be below:
20 degrees
What is the minimum amount of 3 inch hose carried on all Fairfax County Engine companies?
300 feet
What is the minimum amount of 21/2 inch hose carried on all Fairfax County Engine companies?
300 feet
What is the minimum amount of 1.88 inch hose carried on all Fairfax County Engine companies?
1150 feet
How many Akron assault nozzles with a 15/16 inch tip are carried on all Fairfax County Engine companies?
6
What is the numeric assigned to designate 1.88 inch hose in the hose numbering system?
9
What size mercury vacuum is used to test hard sleeve hose?
22 inch
When possible, how should a vehicle be positioned?
To avoid situations that require close quarter moving
Where is the standard position for a backer?
On the driver side in a continuous line of sight with the left side mirror
When does the driver identify the location of their spotter?
When only one spotter is available
If there is no backer available, what procedure shall the DPO complete?
Walk around the vehicle, turn on four-way flashers, emergency warning lights, and tap horn as a warning before backing
If a driver must visualize something else other than the backer, what shall they do?
Stop the vehicle fully while completing the action, then regain visual contact with the backer prror to any further motion
The safe arrival of personnel and apparatus to the incident scene is the FRD’s main priority. Therefore, personnel responding to incidents must what?
be seat belted
On a limited access highway, what is the maximum speed a vehicle may respond?
No more than 15 mph above the posted speed limit
What apparatus shall reduce their speed to 5 mph prior to proceeding through an intersection?
All apparatus
The maximum speed through any traffic controlled intersection in which the vehicle has the right of way is what?
The posted speed limit, no more than 30 mph
A vehicle that is responding Priority 1 and encounters an unguarded railroad grade crossing shall what?
Come to a complete stop
Apparatus found defective or damaged rendering it unsafe to operate need to be removed from servive in what time frame?
Immediately
Providers may remove their seatbelts when what type of patient care is required?
Urgent
What personal safety device cannot safely be donned while an apparatus is in motion?
SCBA
Whenever a driver is out of the driver’s seat, which of the following is not necessary?
Four way flashers
Which of the following is not required when working in or near moving traffic?
Surgical mask or N95
Annual inspection of cable, heavy, and automatic snow chains is done in which month?
March
How many sets of chains must be available for each vehicle in a station?
4 total
Two cable chains
and
Two heavy snow chains
Do not exceed speeds of what when any chains are being used?
30 mph
Automatic tire chaines are designed to work on what?
Ice, packed snow, and up to six inches of snow
Engines shall carry a minimum of how many feet of 4-Inch hose?
1,000
An employee placed either in front or to the right rear of a vehicle who assists the driver with backing the vehicle is known as a:
Spotter
A backer should be positioned where in relation to the vehicle?
Left rear
Which statement is most correct?
When backing, the driver shall maintain visual contact with a backer and refrain from glancing back and forth between mirrors, the back-up camera, or any combination of the above.
In the event a backer is unavailable, what is the procedure to back a vehicle?
Perform a vehicle walk-around, turn on four-way flashers, emergency warning lights, and tap the horn as a warning before backing.
The maximum speed of any vehicle during an emergency response shall not:
Exceed 15 MPH over the posted speed limit
The maximum speed of any vehicle during an emergency response on a limited access highway shall not exceed:
80 MPH
Who is responsible for determining the response priority of all incoming apparatus?
Incident Commander
Who has the responsibility to provide safe equipment, tools, and apparatus to perform the various services within the FRD mission?
Management
Apparatus, equipment, and protective clothing shall be inspected how often?
Daily
Who is responsible for ensuring that employees are seated and seatbelted before the vehicle is placed in motion?
The driver/operator
During what month shall the chain inventory and inspection be completed?
March
What is the minimum inventory of snow chains each station shall maintain?
Two sets of cable chains and two sets of heavy chains for each vehicle