300 General Operations Flashcards
Emergency incidents shall be managed utilizing trained and qualified personnel for the specific task, tactical (supervisory), or Strategic level assignments.
300
The Fire Chief shall ensure that all members will comply with the appropriate levels of State and Federal NIMS certifications.
300
The Fire Chief should ensure the Department adopts written ICS/NIMS procedures that are compatible with neighboring jurisdictions.
300
The use of any other warning equipment without a red light and siren does not provide any exemption from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Code.
300
A personnel accountability system shall be established and implemented using thorough training procedures.
300
A personnel accountability system should be used primarily to track personnel, not resources.
300
Supervisors are responsible for participation in the accountability system by tracking all personnel under their direction on emergency incidents.
300
All members are responsible for participating in the accountability system, including checking in at approved locations.
300
Ongoing, routine strategic and tactical accountability at all emergency incidents, including wildland fires, should be accomplished through periodic reporting or visual observation.
300
A written personnel accountability system, such as the Incident Command System (ICS) Form ICS-201 for Incident Commanders (ICs) or some similar process, should be used and a status board should be maintained for appropriate incident level.
300
For any IDLH incidents, a PAR should be conducted by the Incident Commander within the first 15 minutes or when appropriate at the IC’s discretion of an incident and every 20 minutes thereafter for personnel at the scene.
300
If any person involved in the operation is unaccounted for, emergency procedures, including notification to the IC shall be initiated.
300
The IC may discontinue regular PARs when incident stabilization is achieved, and hazards are sufficiently reduced.
300
On Deck - A forward staged and ready crew available for any immediate needed tactical assignment including but not limited to affecting or assisting in the rescue of a distressed, disoriented or incapacitated firefighter.
300
Once a crew is assigned RIT no other duties may be assigned that could compromise the state of readiness or capability of RIT responsibilities.
300
Prior to initiating fire attack, members should consider life safety and available resources to determine the establishment of two in two out procedures (29 CFR 1910.134(g)(4)).
300
The Incident Commander (IC), scene supervisor, or senior ranking member has the authority to initiate a tactical withdrawal and the responsibility for ensuring that all members on-scene or at risk due to the threat are notified of the action.
300
Dispatch processing time - The time elapsed between receipt of the alarm or telephone call and the dispatch of emergency response units.
Travel time - The time elapsed between the emergency response unit beginning travel to the emergency and when the emergency response unit arrives.
Turnout time - The time elapsed between Emergency Communications Center notifying firefighters of the emergency and when the emergency response unit begins travel.
Response time - The time elapsed between the dispatch center receiving the first notification of the alarm and the arrival of the first emergency response unit. Response time combines dispatch processing, turnout, and travel times
300
It is the policy of the Midwest City Fire Department to document all department response times to emergency incidents and establish response time baselines and performance objectives.
300
During the initial phase of an incident, life safety should take priority.
300
When a rescue is identified during the initial phase of an incident, emergency rescue activities may be performed before a designated IRIT and/or On Deck has assembled.
300
Calibration - The process of resetting the values for each sensor in the instrument.
300
Spanning - The process of using the calibration gases to check the calibration of the instrument, also known as bump testing.
300
When a Mayday firefighter-down or firefighter-missing broadcast is transmitted, all non-emergency radio traffic shall cease, so the Incident Commander can respond to the Mayday.
300
Company Officers should ensure that atmospheric monitoring instruments are spanned or calibrated to manufacturer’s specifications on a weekly basis, if they have not been used, and prior to use.
300
Carbon monoxide has approximately the same vapor density as air.
300
All members shall use self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) in any atmosphere containing 35 parts per million or greater of CO.
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Members shall also use an SCBA in any atmospheric concentration of CO that is below 35 parts per million where there is also the presence of visible smoke, and in any atmosphere containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen (29 CFR 1910.134).
300
During initial attack operations or on smaller, short-term incidents, identifying and selecting a Level I staging location for incoming units should be based primarily on placing incoming resources in a safe location while providing for their rapid deployment when needed.
300
During extended attack or multiple-alarm incidents, the IC should establish a Level II staging area location early and assign a staging area manager.
300
The Fire Department’s role in responding to “bomb threats” is to provide rapid response serving on scene medical needs and fire extinguishments in the event of an explosion.
300
The Fire Chief or the authorized designee shall establish guidelines for personnel entering elevator shafts and for the use of commercial elevator technicians for emergency and non-emergency extrications.
300
The Fire Chief or the authorized designee shall identify department-approved rescue procedures and appropriate applications.
300
Fire prevention personnel are responsible for tracking elevator entrapment responses, identifying problematic installations, and working with building owners and vendors to resolve further responses.
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The Chief of Training should ensure that written procedures with diagrams are available for each elevator entrapment rescue procedure, including hydraulic or cable elevators and elevators with multiple-door configurations.
300
Most high-rise building incidents will only require an investigation.
300
Whenever a wildland fire event occurs in the jurisdiction of the Midwest City Fire Department, it is the responsibility of the Incident Commander (IC) to assess the potential for the fire to extend into either a State Responsibility Area (SRA) or Federal Responsibility Area (FRA).
300
If the incident either involves or threatens to involve an SRA or FRA, the IC shall immediately notify the Oklahoma Forestry Services or the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) of the incident.
300
Trench - A narrow (in relation to length) excavation made below the surface of the ground that is generally deeper than it is wide and is not wider than 15 feet (29 CFR 1926.650).
300
A hazard zone should be established within a 50-foot perimeter around the incident site using ICS methods. Apparatus, equipment, traffic and staging distance should be set at a distance that will minimize vibrations at the site.
300
Secondary collapse must always be considered as a potential hazard during trench rescues.
300
The Fire Chief shall identify qualified personnel to take custody of relinquished children and ensure that such qualified personnel are available to receive any relinquished children.
300
Qualified personnel shall accept a relinquished child, even if the infant appears older than thirty days.
300
The purpose of the size-up by the first-in company is to determine the nature and severity of the HAZMAT incident and formulate an initial Incident Action Plan (IAP).
300
When a HAZMAT incident response will be prolonged and will extend beyond an initial operational period, more than eight (8) hours, a written IAP should be developed.
300
Most HAZMAT incidents will require the IC to request additional resources in order to implement the IAP and safely mitigate the hazard.
300
Hazardous Materials Incident HAZMAT
Equipment Response:
Two (2) Closest Engines/Ladders/Trucks
Hazmat 1
Ladder 6
203
206
One (1) PD Patrol Unit
300
Mutual Aid Request for Hazmat Team MUTUAL
Hazmat team: 203 (optional/Shift Commander shall determine their response)
Hazmat 1
Ladder 6
206 (optional)
One (1) additional engine/ladder/truck (when available)
300
OK-DHS Region 8 Intermediate CBRNE
CBRNE Response Team: Nine (9) personnel consisting of the minimum
Seven (7) members IFSAC-Certified to the NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Technician Level
Two (2) members IFSAC-Certified to the NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations Level
Hazmat 1
Ladder 6
Truck 1
203
206
300
The Public Information Officer shall interface with and provide timely and relevant information to representatives of the community and media during critical command stages.
300
If the presence of media or other aircraft pose a threat to public or personnel safety or significantly hamper incident operations, the IC should consider requesting a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR).
300
The TFR request, either for a pre-planned operation or an unplanned incident, should include specific information regarding the perimeter and altitude necessary for the incident.
300
News releases should be authored by the Public Information Officer and approved by the Fire Chief, the IC, or the authorized designee prior to release.
300
News releases should be structured to facilitate use by the print media, typically containing no more than two pages of concise information.
300
It is the policy of the Midwest City Fire Department to minimize the disturbance of conditions and evidentiary items when providing emergency mitigation services in and around scenes.
300
For the purposes of department members, scenes may be categorized into two distinct types: stable or unstable.
300
A stable scene exists when there is no apparent immediate or ongoing threat to the safety, health, or well-being of department members, the public, or property.
300
An unstable scene exists whenever there appears to be an ongoing or imminent threat to the health, safety, or well-being of department members, the public, or property that necessitates immediate mitigation.
300
All members should be familiar with and in compliance with the policies, standard operating procedures, classification specifications, duties as assigned, and any other lawful instruction or order from a superior officer.
300
Members shall immediately report to their supervisor the loss or recovery of any department badge, identification card, manual, key, or equipment.
300
Members shall promptly report the loss of any equipment belonging to the Fire Department to their Commanding Officer.
300
It is the responsibility of the officer in charge to report the maltreatment of vulnerable adults in situations of observed abuse and neglect (State Statute Title 43A §10-104 [Duty to Report and Mandatory Reporters]).
300
APS referrals are for any adult 18 and above that are incapacitated or substantially impaired.
300
Members of the Midwest City Fire Department shall notify law enforcement when there is reasonable cause to believe that a vulnerable adult is suffering from adult abuse (43A O.S. § 10-104).
300
Failure to report an incident of adult abuse by a mandated reporter may result in criminal charges and may also result in discipline (43A O.S. § 10-104).
300
Once notified of a traffic collision, the Assistant Chief is responsible for ensuring the Fire Chief and the City’s risk manager have been notified in a timely manner.
300
The Department will defer to City policy Article 17 regarding vehicle accidents for the investigation of all traffic accidents involving City vehicles or apparatus.
300
The PEOSH will conduct an investigation of incidents involving the death of an employee (40 O.S. § 403).
300
Generally, ride-along requests will be reviewed and scheduled by the Assistant Chief or the authorized designee.
300
Once approved, civilian ride-alongs will be allowed to ride no more than once every six months.
300
Off-duty members of this department or any other fire service agency will not be permitted to ride-along with on-duty firefighters without the express consent of the Assistant Chief or the authorized designee.
300
Assignments of chaplains will usually be to augment the Administration Division, but chaplains may be assigned to other areas within the Department as needed.
300
Chaplains operating at emergency incidents or large-scale department events shall operate within and as part of the Incident Command System (ICS) at all times, including participating in and replying to Personal Accountability Reports (PAR) conducted as part of the incident or event.
300
Dispatching for motor vehicle collisions with injuries will be done from the Emergency Communication Center based upon two (2) factors: Interstate and regular thoroughfares (non-interstate/highway)
300
It is the policy of the Midwest City Fire Department to respond at least the following units to interstate incidents regardless of direction of travel: Engine 2, Ladder 6, Truck 1, 203, and 206
300
It is the policy of the Midwest City Fire Department to respond at least the following units to highway (HWY 62/NE 23rd) incidents regardless of direction of travel: Engine 4, Engine 3, 203 and 206.
300
Routine Medi Flight landing or takeoff will not be attended by Fire Department units. Standby will only be done when requested by the Medi Flight crew due to a non-routine landing or takeoff.
300
During very dry or high wind conditions (high fire danger) two Engine companies shall be dispatched and the dispatcher shall notify the Shift Commander of the response.
300
The Shift Commander and Fire Chief will be notified by dispatch personnel should it be determined that the call resulted in an unauthorized burn.
300
The Fire Chief will be notified by dispatch on all confirmed explosions
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