450 SOPs & SOGs Flashcards
What is the term for the emergency rapid evacuation of firefighters from the building or hazardous area leaving equipment in place unless needed for a safe evacuation.
Abandon
The entire structure has had a primary and secondary search complete on all divisions and no victims have been located or all victims are removed
All-clear
Within the same opening, heated gases escape at a high point while fresh air is drawn in below
Bi-directional flow
Term for when damage to the structure either through fire, water, or salvage operations has stopped
Loss Stop
Term for the level in a structure fire where below it air will be drawn into the structure and above it combustion gases will be exhausted. Only able to be identified after an opening is made.
Neutral Plane
Initial quick search of all divisions of a structure to ensure there are no obvious victims
Primary Search all clear
Water supply operation where one apparatus flows water through an intake to another apparatus
Dual Pumping
A water supply operation where one apparatus flows water to another apparatus through a discharge
Relay pumping
A short relay operation used to boost pressure in which the pumper taking water from the source pumps into the intake of the second pumper
Tandem pumping
Term for when the fire is no longer a threat of progressing. Does not mean that the fire has been extinguished. Implies that no additional resources will be required to extinguish the fire.
Under Control
Air entering at one opening and exiting from another - typically low to high.
Uni-directional flow
Operation of entering the structure on an unprotected search, isolate the compartment and conduct a rapid search in that compartment. After search of that compartment, crew members exit the structure.
Vent Enter Isolate Search (VEIS)
The removal of firefighters from the fire building or hazardous area, removing with them hose lines, tools, and other equipment.
Withdrawal
By which time each day must each station ensure the operations roster is accurate?
0900
Where should the red secondary passport be kept?
In the apparatus on the passenger side.
Where should the white primary passport be kept?
Carried with the officer in charge until given to the officer in charge or attached to the accountability board.
How many par tags should all personnel have?
4
At what benchmarks should PAR be initiated?
Change from offensive to defensive
Report of a mayday or RIT
Conclusion of RIT
When moving resources from one radio channel to another
Any significant incident: flashover, back draft, collapse, injury
When the IC of Safety officer feels the need
SLICERS stands for what incident priorities?
Size up
Locate the seat of the fire
Identify flow path
Cool from a protected position
Extinguish
Rescue
Salvage
Once the battalion chief has gathered SA and assumed command, where should the ICP be established?
The Battalion vehicle
When should the transfer of command from the initial arriving captain to the BC occur?
Once the BC has arrived in scene and conducted their own size up and 360 of the incident.
If immediate tactical engagement is required by the first due captain, what should happen with command?
It should be passed to the next officer arriving on scene and clearly communicated via the radio
What is the preferred method to transfer command?
Face-to-face
Where should the first arriving ladder company position when responding to a structure fire?
Position to best advantage as assigned by the IC
Where should the 2nd arriving engine initially position on a structure fire?
The most appropriate hydrant
From what direction should second and subsequent arriving engines and trucks consider approaching the incident?
From the opposite direction of the initial arriving engine and truck
Which apparatus should NOT hold short on a structure fire?
First arriving engine
First arriving truck
First due and subsequent command and staff officers
Second arriving engine (arrive on a hydrant)
What should be reported when arriving on an incident?
Company number, direction from the incident, number of personnel
Where should an ambulance position in regards to the heavy apparatus?
In front of the heavy apparatus
What is the term for a structure that has no occupants or any apparent use and is in a state of obvious disrepair or neglect?
Abandoned structure
What is the term for a structure that has an owner but no permanent occupants, although reasonable efforts are in place to preserve its value and/or condition
Vacant structure
Term for a structure that contains many hazards associated with types and phases of construction. Including but not limited to trip/fall hazards, open/unsecured utilities, unstable walls/floors/roofs, open shafts etc
Under-Construction
When fighting fires in which types of structures should the level of assumed risk be reduced due to the likely absence of occupants, safety of firefighters, and poor/unsafe condition of the structure?
Abandoned, vacant, and under-construction
What strategy should be declared for abandoned structures?
Defensive. With defined and enforced collapse zones.
An offensive strategy should only be used if a known, salvageable life situation exists and hazards can be mitigated to enhance firefighter safety
When should an offensive strategy be used for a fire in an under-construction building?
Only when a rapid-fire attack could stop spread or if a known, savable life exists.
When should an offensive strategy be used for a fire in a vacant building?
Only if a known, savable life situation exists and hazards can be mitigated to enhance firefighter safety.
In regards to CO, OSHA has determined that ___ ppm is the maximum permissible exposure limit in the workplace.
50
In regards to CO, NIOSH has recommended that ___ ppm is the maximum recommended exposure limit in the workplace
35
For what CO levels is the use of ppe/SCBA mandatory?
> 50 ppm
CO readings of ___ ppm around a an appliance indicates possible malfunction and recommendation should be made to shut down the appliance?
> 15 ppm
___ -___ ppm of CO may be normal background level in an unventilated house
0-9 ppm
What ppm level of CO should we evacuate occupants and advise not to occupy the structure until the source has been identified and repaired?
> 25ppm
What code word should be used when operations personnel find themselves as a victim of hostage, physically threatened, or similar?
Utah
Fire dispatch will notify what parties during a “code utah” activation?
Police dispatch, appropriate BC, VECC supervisor, others as necessary or requested.
What is the size of a large vs small hydrocarbon spill?
Large >50 gal
Small <50 gal
What is the initial isolation distance for a simple small hydrocarbon leak/spill
150 ft radius
What is the initial isolation distance for a tanker fire?
800 yards/ half a mile
What zone and channel is staging
Zone 1 channel 11
Who automatically becomes the Staging Area Manager?
First ENGINE company officer
In general, when should the order to abandon the structure be given?
Collapse/partial collapse is imminent or has just occurred, explosion hazard is noted, water supply is lost to interior attack crews, or any other reason deemed necessary to save lives.
What term shall be used to initiate the abandonment process through the IC or safety officer?
“Emergency Traffic” and state the need and reason for abandonment.
How does the IC or ISO initiate the abandonment procedure?
“Emergency traffic - all units at X command- abandon the building immediately”
Repeated 3 times
What does the main pumper do upon hearing the command to abandon the structure
3 air horn blasts lasting 3 seconds each
When would the operational retreat of Withdrawal be utilized?
Change in tactics
Fire conditions not improving
To account for personnel involved in freelancing
According to UFA SOG’s, what is the most effective ventilation tactic to remove products of combustion?
Vertical ventilation
According to UFA SOGs, what is the ratio of vent openings for mechanical ventilation?
The exhaust vent opening should be 2 times the size of the inlet. 2:1 ratio
According to UFA SOGs, who should dictate what ventilation tactic is needed?
The IC
According to UFA SOGs, what is the goal of ventilation?
Controlling the flow path
According to UFA SOGs, ladders should be kept how far away from power lines to prevent arcing?
10 ft
According to UFA SOGs, the tingly feeling in a firefighters feet indicates the potential of completing a circuit called _____.
Step potential
Vehicles shall be parked how far away from down lines?
One full span away from the power pole break
If a power pole is sheared or power lines are suspended, isolate the area at least _____ in both directions.
2 pole spans
What is the appropriate PPE for Powerline/electrical response?
Full turnout gear. SCBA is usually not necessary.