6-11 - Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS) Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of SOG 6-11 - Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS)?
a) To outline procedures for daily equipment inspections
b) To provide guidelines for firefighting principles and practices
c) To establish protocols for hazardous materials cleanup
d) To ensure proper usage and maintenance of Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS)
D
What is the acronym PASS referring to, according to the Definitions & Acronyms section?
a) Personal Alarm Signal System
b) Personal Alert Safety System
c) Protective Airway Sensing System
d) Priority Alarm Sound System
B
In what situations should personnel be equipped with a PASS device, according to the Scope section?
a) Only during structure fires
b) Only in hazardous materials incidents
c) In any environment that is hazardous or Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH)
d) Only during confined space rescues
C
What is the PASS device designed to do, as described in the Purpose section?
a) Measure air quality in hazardous environments
b) Sound a loud audible alert to indicate personnel distress
c) Enhance communication between team members
d) Illuminate dark areas during firefighting operations
B
According to Guideline 1.1, how often should personnel inspect and test their PASS device?
a) Weekly
b) Monthly
c) As needed
d) Daily
D
When should personnel ensure the PASS device is fully functioning, as per Guideline 1.4?
a) After every shift
b) Before entering an IDLH or hazardous environment
c) During lunch breaks
d) Only during training exercises
B
What action should personnel take in an emergency situation
a) Activate the SCBA
b) Begin the MAYDAY procedure and ensure PASS device activation
c) Exit the scene without notifying others
d) Wait for the Incident Commander’s instructions
B
According to Guideline 1.6, what should users do upon exiting the IDLH or hazardous environment?
a) Keep SCBA and PASS device activated
b) Turn off SCBA and fully deactivate or disarm the PASS device
c) Continue using the PASS device for communication
d) Leave the SCBA and PASS device operational until the end of the shift
B
What does the activation of a PASS device with no communications indicate, as per Guideline 2.2?
a) Routine testing
b) A malfunction
c) An emergency
d) An equipment upgrade
C
What action should the Incident Commander take if a PASS device sounds for a prolonged period at an emergency scene, according to Guideline 2.5?
a) Ignore the alarm and continue with operations
b) Investigate the alarm immediately c) Wait for confirmation from the Safety Officer
d) Notify the Apparatus and Maintenance Division
B
What is the responsibility of all personnel in the Divisions of Firefighting, Fire Prevention, and Training, as stated in the Accountability & Contact section?
a) Conduct routine maintenance on PASS devices
b) Be familiar with and follow the SOG c) Only use PASS devices during training exercises
d) Report PASS malfunctions to the Incident Commander
B
What compliance standards should a new PASS device meet, as mentioned in the Accountability & Contact section?
a) Local municipality regulations
b) Ontario Firefighter Guidance Note 4-4 and NFPA® 1982
c) Manufacturer’s recommendations only
d) Standards set by the Apparatus and Maintenance Division
B
According to the Approval Signatures section, what is the responsibility of identified approvers?
a) Conduct daily inspections of PASS devices
b) Ensure the SOG is followed during emergency scenes
c) Review the SOG with all personnel weekly
d) Confirm the SOG has been reviewed by all impacted divisions and stakeholders
D
What is the responsibility of Apparatus and Maintenance, as mentioned in the Accountability & Contact section?
a) Respond to emergency scenes involving PASS activations
b) Offer a reliable maintenance and repair program for PASS devices
c) Review and approve new PASS devices
d) Conduct training sessions for PASS device usage
B
