3- 19 Sector Work Cycles

Question 1

When should On-Deck personnel be assigned?

Answer 1

as early as possible to On- Deck Sector when it is expected work will need to continue beyond the work cylce of initial personnel in hot zone

Question 2

What are guidelines IC shall follow when managing On-Deck sector? (6)

Answer 2

1. assign personnel to On-Deck as req’d
2. direct personnel to gather/ stage any necessary equip.
3. brief assigned On-Deck personnel on status of sector ops.
4. set-up work/ rest/ cycle rotation so personnel can exit hot zone with sufficient air
5. manage personnel so there is always personnel available with full air cylinders
6. build rehab requirments into work cycle

Question 3

What are guidelines for On-deck assigment? (7)

Answer 3

1. acknowledge IC of On-Deck assignemnt
2. assemble needed equipment (PPE, SCBA, FF rescue equip. )
3. Notify IC upon arrival of On-Deck location
4. determine location of personnel working in hot zone
5. assess building conditions
6. ensure rotation plan is understood
7. relieve personnel in hot zone when ordered by IC or Sector Officer

Question 4

Can an On-Deck crew be used as initial RIT?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

In what zone do On-Deck personnel work?

Answer 5

Warm Zone

Question 6

When are On-Deck personnel not deemed to be On- Deck?

Answer 6

When they are breathing off SCBA

Question 7

How can On- Deck personnel ensure continuous water flow?

Answer 7

relieve hot zone personnel at the nozzle

Question 8

Who controls Sector work cycles? (3)

Answer 8

1. either IC or Sector officer operating in warm zone

2. when Sector officer is wrkingin within hot zone, IC manages work zone

Question 9

Whom notifies IC when personnel require rehab outside warm zone?

Answer 9

Sector officer