300 General Operations

Question 1

Emergency incidents shall be managed utilizing trained and qualified personnel for the specific task, tactical (supervisory), or Strategic level assignments.

Answer 1

300

Question 2

The use of any other warning equipment without a red light and siren does not provide any exemption from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Code.

Answer 2

300

Question 3

A personnel accountability system should be used primarily to track personnel, not resources.

Answer 3

300

Question 4

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.

Answer 4

300

Question 5

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.

Answer 5

300

Question 6

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.

Answer 6

300

Question 7

During the initial phase of an incident, life safety should take priority.

Answer 7

300

Question 8

Spanning - The process of using the calibration gases to check the calibration of the instrument, also known as bump testing.

Answer 8

300

Question 9

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.

Answer 9

300

Question 10

Carbon monoxide has approximately the same vapor density as air.

Answer 10

300

Question 11

All members shall use self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) in any atmosphere containing 35 parts per million or greater of CO.

Answer 11

300

Question 12

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.

Answer 12

300

Question 13

During extended attack or multiple-alarm incidents, the IC should establish a Level II staging area location early and assign a staging area manager.

Answer 13

300

Question 14

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).

Answer 14

300

Question 15

Secondary collapse must always be considered as a potential hazard during trench rescues.

Answer 15

300

Question 16

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.

Answer 16

300

Question 17

Qualified personnel shall accept a relinquished child, even if the infant appears older than thirty days.

Answer 17

300

Question 18

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).

Answer 18

300

Question 19

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.

Answer 19

300

Question 20

Hazardous Materials Incident HAZMAT

Equipment Response:
Two (2) Closest Engines/Ladders/Trucks
Hazmat 1
Ladder 6
203
206
One (1) PD Patrol Unit

Answer 20

300

Question 21

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)

Answer 21

300

Question 22

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

Answer 22

300

Question 23

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).

Answer 23

300

Question 24

News releases should be structured to facilitate use by the print media, typically containing no more than two pages of concise information.

Answer 24

300

Question 25

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.

Answer 25

300

Question 26

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.

Answer 26

300

Question 27

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.

Answer 27

300

Question 28

The Department will defer to City policy Article 17 regarding vehicle accidents for the investigation of all traffic accidents involving City vehicles or apparatus.

Answer 28

300

Question 29

Once approved, civilian ride-alongs will be allowed to ride no more than once every six months.

Answer 29

300

Question 30

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.

Answer 30

300

Question 31

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)

Answer 31

300

Question 32

The Shift Commander and Fire Chief will be notified by dispatch personnel should it be determined that the call resulted in an unauthorized burn.

Answer 32

300