410 - Hurricane

Question 1

Hurricane Alert - _____ hours prior to landfall

Answer 1

84

Question 2

Hurricane Watch - ______ hours prior to land fall

Answer 2

48

Question 3

Hurricane Warning - _________ prior to landfall

Answer 3

36

Question 4

Hurricane Season runs from _______ to ________.

Answer 4

June 1

November 30

Question 5

Category 1 Storm

Answer 5

74 - 95 mph

Question 6

Category 2 Storm

Answer 6

96 - 110 mph

Question 7

Category 3 Storm

Answer 7

111-129 mph

Question 8

Category 4 Storm

Answer 8

130 - 156 mph

Question 9

Category 5 Storm

Answer 9

157 mph or greater

Question 10

On _______ of each year, the Station Captain will report any deficiencies found to the Battalion Chief, through the chain-of-command.

Answer 10

May 1st

Question 11

Units housed in structures not suitable for winds above 74 mph must be evacuated __________ prior to landfall.

Answer 11

6 hours

Question 12

The most potentially destructive force of any major hurricane is ____________..

Answer 12

storm surge

Question 13

The ______________ Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a Hurricane’s maximum sustained wind speed

Answer 13

Saffir-Simpson

Question 14

JFRD’s activities will fall primarily under the ________________ of the EOC’s Operations Section.

Answer 14

Emergency Services Branch

Question 15

The following personnel will join other county officials at the EOC: (5)

Answer 15

Director/Fire Chief

Division Chief of Operation

Division Chief of Rescue

Division Chief of Preparedness

Deputy/Assistant Division Chiefs

Question 16

Personnel should return to duty as soon as possible following monitoring of ______________.

Answer 16

family status

Question 17

If communications are not available, it will be assumed that personnel who do not return within ________ will not be reporting.

Answer 17

2 hours

Question 18

All corrective measures are to be completed by _________.

Answer 18

June 1

Question 19

Escape routes may be inaccessible due to traffic, high tides, and other storm conditions as early as ___________ prior to landfall.

Answer 19

6 hours

Question 20

Unless otherwise directed, units evacuating due to flooding will proceed to the closest fire station not located in a _________________ area.

Answer 20

flood prone

Question 21

The ____________________ assumes the responsibility for staffing Hurricane Shelters.

Answer 21

American Red Cross

Question 22

______________ is the leading cause of death during hurricanes.

Answer 22

Drowning

Question 23

______________ are the second leading cause of death during hurricanes.

Answer 23

Electrical Hazards

Question 24

When necessary, evacuation orders will only be issued by the _________________________.

Answer 24

Governor or the Mayor

Question 25

The delivery of emergency services may be terminated when operations expose personnel to ______________.

Answer 25

unsafe conditions

Question 26

The JFRD will establish the ___________ group and the ___________ group under he emergency services branch.

Answer 26

Firefighting Hazmat

Question 27

Mobilization of the CISM team may be necessary. Their activation is primarily the responsibility of the ______________________ but may be initiated by anyone who perceives the need.

Answer 27

Fire Group Supervisor

Question 28

Utilizing the National Incident Management System model, the Mayor will establish command at the _______________.

Answer 28

EOC

Question 29

If suppression and rescue are housed together, deficiencies will be reported to the _________________.

Answer 29

Suppression Battalion Chief

Question 30

The Battalion Chief will submit the Hurricane Season Checklist to the ___________________.

Answer 30

Assistant Chief of Services

Question 31

No authorization shall be granted, in advance, for any citizen or family member to obtain shelter in a JFRD facility without the express permission of the appropriate _________________.

Answer 31

Division Chief

Question 32

Incidents which occur after emergency responses are suspended, will be ______________.

Answer 32

prioritized