5000's Flashcards
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Size-Up:
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All decisions that determine firefighting strategy and commitment of forces
shall be based on a risk-versus-gain analysis, with a deliberate size-up of
the pertinent facts and probabilities present and available at that point in
time. A continual re-evaluation of these factors shall be made.
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Strategic Priorities:
The following strategic priorities are to be addressed in priority order on every structure fire:
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Life Safety: o Rescue, active o Preparedness to intercede quickly Fire Control: o Exposure protection o Confinement o Extinguishment Property Conservation: o Salvage o Overhaul
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What are the two Strategy Modes on a structure fire?
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Offensive and defensive
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Tactical Elements
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Command
Fire Attack
Tactical Support
Rapid Intervention
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Define Rapid Intervention?
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A state of fireground readiness for the express purpose of rescuing
trapped, lost, or injured fire personnel within an IDLH atmosphere on a
structure-fire incident. All incidents that do not have an immediate liferescue
component shall establish the appropriate level of Rapid
Intervention staffing.
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Define Two-Out Staffing
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at least
two firefighters are standing by outside the hazard area for the purpose of
providing assistance or rescue operations. Temporary solution
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Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC):
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not less than two
firefighters and an officer, whos purpose is to rescue lost or injured personnel.
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Rapid Intervention Group (RIG):
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strengthen rapid intervention capabilities by adding multiple companies to
the function. A Chief Officer should perform this function when available
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Basic Structure Command Organization
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A basic structure is defined as a building that is less than three stories in height or of a size that one Fire Attack Supervisor would be able to manage an advanced interior fire. The Basic Structure Command Organization is evidenced by use of the functional group’s Fire Attack and Support, and others as necessary to the operation
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Complex Structure Command Organization
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at least three stories in height or large enough so that one Fire Attack Supervisor would not be able to manage an advanced interior fire. The Complex Structure Command Organization is evidenced by use of Divisions and functional groups other than Fire Attack and Support.
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Standard-Attack Line
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1-3/4” hose line flowing 150 gpm.
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Heavy-Attack Line:
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2-1/2” hose line flowing 250 gpm
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Backup Lines:
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equal or larger size than the primary attack lines in use
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Multi-Story Attack:
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one hose line to the fire floor and one hose line to the next level above the fire
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Indirect Fire Attack
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The use of a fog stream to absorb heat through cooling and steam conversion to extinguish or confine fire.
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Transitional Attack:
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Introduction of a straight stream from an exterior position for the purpose of modifying fire behavior while transitioning to interior attack as resources arrive or conditions dictate
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360 Assessment
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A complete walk-around of the involved structure in order to gain as much intelligence as possible, prior to giving the Size-up Report. If the first-arriving officer is unable to complete the 360 Assessment (or “360”), the lack of or degree of completion shall be communicated to arriving companies in the Size-up Report
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Structure Fire Objectives:
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Life Safety: o Safety of public and personnel o Rescue o Rapid Intervention Fire Control: o Exposure protection o Confinement o Extinguishment Property Conservation: o Salvage o Overhaul
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Backup Lines
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Backup lines shall be deployed and staffed for all interior attacks where it is not a certainty that the primary attack line will quickly handle the fire.
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Multi-Story Buildings orentation
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Floors above grade shall be designated Division 1 for Floor 1, Division 2 for Floor 2, etc. Floors below grade shall be designated S1 for first floor below grade, S2 for second floor below grade, etc
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Divisions and Groups
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Division Supervisors are responsible for ALL tactics within their respective division.
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Functional Group Assignments
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Functional groups may be created to accomplish tasks that are outside the capabilities of a single division. Examples of this would be Ventilation Group or Rescue Group.
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The Basic Structure Command tactical elements
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Command- IC
Fire Attack Group
Support Group
Rapid Intervention
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The Complex Structure Command tactical elements
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Command
Divisions/Groups
Rapid Intervention
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On-Scene Report
Actual location if different from the dispatched location
Type of occupancy
Conditions observed
Number of stories
Roof characteristics
Initial attack key phrase
Access/Staging instructions (if necessary)
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What are the two Key Phrases?
Working Fire and INVESTIGATING
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What are the assignments for engines on a working fire?
First-In: Establish command and ensure that a continuous adequate water supply is established within the first alarm.
Second- and Third-In Engine Companies: Assist in establishing a continuous adequate water supply and Rapid Intervention as conditions dictate. The officers and available crew shall report to the IC.
Support Company-Basic Command Organization: Assume support functions and commence operations.
Support Company-Complex Command Organization: Assume role assigned by the IC and commence operations
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What does "Working Fire" describe?
degree of commitment of resources and is not related to the intensity and/or magnitude of the fire.
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Size-Up Report
The location and extent of the fire
Life hazards
Exposures
Occupancy type
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Progress Report Information
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Fire conditions
Victim(s) rescued
Rapid Intervention established
Primary search complete
Utilities controlled
Fire contained
Fire out
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What is Fire-Attack Group responsible for?
Develop and initiate tactics in accordance with the operational mode, and complete incident objectives established by the IC.
Conduct a primary search, and coordinate search and rescue.
Coordinate fire containment and control.
Request needed resources from the IC.
Communicate progress to the IC.
Coordinate with the Support Group Supervisor.
Participate in development and implementation of the overhaul plan.
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Operations within the IDLH Atmosphere
While operating within an IDLH atmosphere, personnel shall remain in either voice, visual, or tethered contact with at least one other person. Due to the potential for mechanical or reception failure, radio contact shall not replace the requirement for voice or visual contact
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How many GPM shall a Water Supply be within the first alarm?
no less than 400 gpm, A pumping engine may be assigned to the water source if required.
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What are Support Assignment duties?
Support is normally assigned to the first-arriving truck or rescue engine officer who shall be designated as the Support Group Supervisor (radio designation "Support"). If the officer originally assigned the support function is unable to accept the assignment, the officer shall notify the IC who will assign the support function to another officer. This would typically occur during incidents requiring the entire crew for vertical ventilation
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Support Priorities:
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Search and Rescue
Forcible Entry
Ventilation
Utility Control
Interior Support*
Salvage
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who does the interior FF report to?
the Interior Support Firefighter will report to and be assigned to the Fire Attack Supervisor. Unless otherwise directed by the Fire Attack Supervisor, the Interior Support Firefighter will perform pre-established duties as directed by the Support Supervisor.
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Who does the support supervisor confirm with, that his interior ff is working for?
In the case of the Interior Support Firefighter assigned to Fire Attack, the Support Supervisor shall confirm the firefighter’s accountability with the Fire Attack Supervisor as required.
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Is there a difference between Firefighter vs. Civilian Rescues:
The District does not differentiate between firefighter and civilian rescues
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Rapid Intervention Modes of Operation
Standby Mode
| Deployment Mode
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Standby-Mode Responsibilities:
| Personnel assigned to RIC in the Standby Mode are required to:
Receive a briefing that provides, at a minimum, the location of companies working in the area of responsibility.
Assemble cache tools anticipated to be necessary in support of the rapid intervention mission.
Perform a thorough size-up of the structure, and identify all possible means of entry/egress.
Monitor all assigned incident radio frequencies and maintain situational awareness. Be prepared to intervene rapidly.
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Deployment-Mode Responsibilities:
Ascertain name, rank, company assignment, and last known location of victim.
Begin search operations at last-known location of victim.
Provide frequent updates to immediate supervisor, and provide a C.A.N. Report (see 5001.6.12) upon locating the trapped, lost, or injured firefighter.
Coordinate with attack crews in the same area to assist in the rescue.
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Replacement RIC
When the Rapid Intervention resource is deployed, the IC shall immediately identify and assign replacement resources that will be placed into Standby Mode
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What is expected after or during a rescue?
During a rescue, an aggressive interior attack followed by an oriented primary search is expected
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Search Tactics
Tactics associated with life safety on the fireground should be divided into three efforts:
Firefighter Safety
Primary Search
Secondary Search
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Primary Search:
The Primary Search is accomplished under fire conditions and intended to cover areas most threatened by the fire as quickly as possible to prevent immediate loss of life
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Primary Search – Basic Command Organization
The Primary Search is the responsibility of the Incident Commander and may be carried out by any initial interior company. When operating in the basic command organization, the responsibility is delegated to the Fire Attack Group Supervisor.
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Primary Search – Complex Command Organization
The responsibility is delegated to the Division Supervisor with assistance from the Rescue group, if assigned.
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Secondary Search
The Secondary Search shall be a confirmation of the results of the Primary Search. It is carried out under as near ideal conditions as possible.
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Ho is Rescue used?
If a victim is found, the Fire Attack Group Supervisor or responsible Division Supervisor shall handle the rescue and assign personnel to provide medical aid and organize the rescue and removal of the victim. Rapid intervention, if established, may be assigned to the rescue at the discretion of the IC.
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Rescue Group Supervisor
During an incident with potential for many victims, the IC shall consider activation of a Rescue Group (radio designation "Rescue"). The Rescue Group Supervisor shall assume coordination of all functions of search and subsequent rescue.
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The Medical Group Supervisor is responsible for?
triage, treatment, and coordinating the transportation of victims. Track H destinations also, safety of non-injured civilians displaced by the fire until the proper authorities arrive
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Structure Fire Overhaul Objectives
Contain the fire-spread
Minimize the environmental impacts of the fire outside the fire building
Support the fire-cause determination process
Completely extinguish the fire
Minimize property damage
Secure property so that it is not hazardous to firefighters or the public
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Overhaul Process:
Fire-cause investigation and evidence preservation, as needed.
Extinguishment of all fire.
Monitoring the IDLH environment for CO levels or other hazardous
gases.
A determination of the structural condition of the building and
effective measures to protect firefighters and civilians from injury.
A determination of the status of utilities and effective measures to
prevent further release, damage, and injury.
Restoration, if possible, of the building’s fire-protection devices.
Protection of the building and contents from weather.
FCC Notification of the transition when control of the premises is
turned over to a responsible party, property owner, or law
enforcement.
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Respiratory Protection during overhaul
SCBA until such time as the
standards established in OP 2003 have been met and the IC allows a
reduction in respiratory protection also encouaged to wear an N95
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Fire Investigation
coordinated with the Fire Investigator Specialist to facilitate cause
determination and evidence preservation
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Fire Watch
, and in the event
that overhaul will be delayed, a fire watch shall be established to prevent
further active fire extension.
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VCHD stand for?
Ventura County Harbor Department
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Full Staffing for the Fire Boat is?
Full staffing is one (1) boat operator, and a District engine company
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Operation of Boat 5 at the scene of an incident requires two distinct functions:
The navigational piloting of the vessel
| • The tactical function of the boat during operations at the scene of an incident
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VCFD goal with wildfires?
The Fire District has an established goal of controlling 95 percent of all jurisdictional wildland fires to 10 acres or less
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Wildland Fire Contained
control line has been completed around the fire, including any associated spot fires, and
that this line can reasonably be expected to stop the fire’s spread
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Wild land Fire Controlled
The completion of a control line around a fire
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Wild land Fire Out
The status of a wildfire suppression action that signifies that all control lines are completely secure and any residual interior fires are either out or
are in no way a risk to fire spread.
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WL Strategic Priorities
Safety of civilians and firefighters
Protection of property through wildfire community protection
planning, while operating within Fire District structure-defense
guidelines
Defense of critical public infrastructure
Protection of cultural resources
Protection of environmental resources
Defense of local agricultural resources
Dissemination of public information in a timely and accurate
manner
Management of cost commensurate with values at risk
Control of wildfire within incident-established containment
objectives.
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WL Indirect Fire Attack
Indirect fire attack is characterized by utilizing natural or constructed fuel breaks to control the fire, well in advance of the fire front.
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WL Structure Defense
A strategic objective for wildland firefighting that may employ a variety of tactical actions.
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WL Perimeter Control
A suppression tactic where actions taken to stop the forward progression of a wildland fire are at the fire’s leading edge
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Fire Containment (Progress Report “Contained”):
The status of a wildfire suppression action signifying that a control line has been completed around the fire, and any associated spot fires, which can reasonably be expected to stop the fire’s spread
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Fire Control (Progress Report “Controlled”)
control line until the lines can reasonably be expected to hold under the foreseeable conditions
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WL Fire Out
The status of a wildfire suppression action that signifies that all control lines are completely secure and any residual interior fires are either out or are in no way a risk to fire spread.
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Backfiring
A tactic associated with indirect attack achieved by intentionally setting a fire inside the control lines. This tactic is commonly used to change the force of a fire front by eliminating fuel
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Burning Out
Burning out may also be known as firing out. This tool is used to clean unburned fuel between a control line and an inactive fire line. It may also be used to strengthen a control line and for the defense of structures.
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WL Initial Attack
containment is achieved within the first two hours and/or a 2nd Alarm* commitment of resources. Full control should be achieved within the operational period
This does not preclude the ordering of a small number of resources beyond the 2nd Alarm if the additional resources result in a successful initial attack.
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WL Extended Attack
For the purposes of this procedure, an extended attack wildfire is defined as a wildfire where resources necessary to contain a fire exceed a 2nd Alarm commitment and/or fire control cannot be achieved within the first operational period.
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WL Operational Period
For the purposes of this procedure, an operational period is defined as the current shift (0800-0800) the fire started. The next operational period will be defined by the Incident Commander (IC) but is normally the start of the next scheduled shift, or by the IC
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On-Scene Report
Establish Incident Command
• Confirm location if different from that reported
• Estimate fire size
• Provide a fire behavior assessment, and estimate the rate of fire spread
• Identify best access to the fire and a staging location
• Identify primary helispot
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Size-Up Report
Direction of fire movement (where is it going?)
• Potential fire growth (how big is it going to get?)
• Jurisdiction involved and/or threatened (LRA/SRA)
• Incident control objectives (the box)
• Threats to structures and/or infrastructure
• Summary of local fuel and weather conditions
• Incident communications plan
• Special hazards or concerns
• Expected commitment of resources
• Ordering point
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WL Progress Report Information
A change in incident command
• A change in incident control objectives or a significant change to other previously reported information (see previous Size-Up Report subsection)
• Addition of an Operations Section Chief, Planning Ops, or the addition of new Branch Directors (during initial attack period only)
• Updated information on location GPS coordinates and extent of fire or scope of the incident (extended attack fire)
• Incident emergencies (involving incident personnel)
• Changes in the incident’s communication plan
• Escalation or de-escalation of the incident (alarms)
• Fire contained
• Fire controlled
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ICP Expectations
Good road access
• Adequate parking and space for ICP Support package.
• Cell and data support
• Adequate radio communication
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Incident Commander Expectations
The IC shall ensure that the following actions are accomplished within the first operational period:
• A Unified Command is established when a wildfire has an effect or threatens multi-jurisdictions.
• Cooperating and Assisting Agency Representatives are contacted and ordering methodology is agreed upon and/or approved for assigned resources.
• Cooperators have a means to contact the incident to get information and have concerns addressed.
• The media and general public are provided current fire information and receive adequate notice for evacuation and closure orders.
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Operations Section Objectives
Incoming and/or staged resources receive an initial briefing consisting of:
o Fire location and probable progression
o Incident control objectives (the box)
o Work assignment, location, and supervisor
o Incident communications plan
o Identification of special hazards or concerns
o Safety, LCES, and Rehabilitation/Hydration
o ICP location
o Coordination with Law Enforcement
Planning) is established to assist the Operations Section Chief and Plans Section Chief with resource ordering, check-in, deployment, and tracking.
• Operational plans (using the mnemonic PACE (Primary Alternate, Contingency Emergency) are created to meet the objectives of the incident.
• Pre-fire Plans are available for distribution
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Planning Section Objectives
The IC shall establish a Planning Section Chief to ensure that the following actions are accomplished within the first operational period:
• Incoming resources are checked in and assignments are captured.
• An Incident Map is created and entered into V-SAT. (See OP 5204 for additional information.)
• An initial planning meeting is held where resources are identified and ordered for the next operational period.
• An IAP is developed for the next operational period.
• Incident relief is determined for District personnel.
• An ICS 201 Form is completed.
• A 209 for the incident is filed electronically.
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Logistics Section Objectives
An Incident Base is identified.
• ROSS Orders are routed through the selected ordering point.
• Incident Base Facilities are adequately prepared for incident personnel.
• Identification of service and support requirements for current and expected operations.
• Local Lodging is organized for off-shift personnel.
• Ground Support is established for repair and light fleet needs.
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Finance Section Objectives
Provide financial and cost-analysis information as requested.
• Brief incident command staff on financial issues and provide advice on cost apportionment/cost-share agreements as necessary.
• File a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) request if appropriate.
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Fire Suppression Methods
Direct Fire Attack
Indirect Fire Attack
Structure Defense
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Burning Out:
Crews that “burn out” unburned fuel between an established fire line and the fire perimeter
be prepared for the potential need to burnout an area of unburned fuel in order to deploy a fire shelter or to provide an area of escape from the fire
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Operational Briefing
Identification of the Incident Commander
• Situational briefing on the location of the fire
• Projected spread of the fire
• Forecasted weather (if available and relevant)
• Identification of the work assignment, the next-level supervisor, and the objectives for the work during the period.
• Identify potential hazards in the general area of the assignment.
• Identification of the communications plan
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(IHOG) stand for?
Interagency Helicopter Operations Guide
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Nighttime helicopter operations may be appropriate in situations where the following
conditions exist:
Human lives are or will be threatened.
• Structures are or will be threatened.
• Resources or infrastructures of significant value are or will be
threatened.
• Excessively high suppression costs can be prevented.
• Fire behavior is within the threshold of control of the assigned
helicopters.
• Probability of mission success is high.
• The mission objectives and outcome justify the risk of night flying
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If the above conditions exist and the IC decides to conduct aircraft-based fire suppression operations at night, the following criteria
must be met:
An engine shall support the helispot.
o The helispot shall have dust abatement and adequate
lighting (ambient or artificial).
• Pilots shall be familiar with the terrain in the area of operation.
• Ground surface lights and ambient light in the drop area are adequate for the Pilots to make the drops without the aid of night-vision goggles.
• Incident Commanders are responsible to continually assess the need to continue night-water drops.
• Incident Commanders should advise the heliport of present conditions at the incident, i.e., wind speed and direction prior to take off.
• Consideration must be given to pilot flight time, duty day, and the impact on the following day’s operation
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V-SAT Objectives (Ventura Situational Awareness Tool)
| Used on fires greater than 1 acre in size
Inform incident personnel on the location and scope of the incident.
Inform incident personnel on the incident’s management
organization.
Provide incident control objectives, fire perimeter, ICP, division
boundaries, evacuation information, and other information that is
pertinent to all users.
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How do you log into V-SAT?
The login for District personnel is the e-mail firstname.lastname. The system password is available from the Fire Helpdesk. Users may change their password once they log in.
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ICP Trailer Support Package includes?
| set to be ready within 2-4 hours of an activation notice
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Command: Command 11 Vehicle
Operations: Ops 11 Trailer
Plans: Plans 11 Trailer
Situation Unit: GIS Map 11 + Van
Logistics: Logs 11 Trailer
Base Unit: Logs 12 Trailer
Logistics: Logs1 Vehicle w/ Toilet Trailer*
Rehab: Rehab11 (Zero 2 Heroes)**
Medical: Med11 (Zero 2 Heroes)**
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What does UAS stand for?
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
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Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR
A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is a restriction on an area of airspace due to the movement of government VIPs, special events,
natural disasters, or other unusual events.
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Open Airspace
In terms of this procedure, the term open airspace will be used to describe a condition where fire department personnel are operating
at an incident and have not requested a (TFR) to exclude all aircraft
not assigned to the incident.
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Closed Airspace
In terms of this procedure, the term closed airspace will be used to describe a condition where fire department personnel are operating
at an incident and have requested a TFR to exclude all aircraft not
assigned to the incident.
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Lawful Access to Open Airspace:
Lawful access means that the airspace is open and the operator conforms to legal and FAA requirements
