7-Ops-3.3 Arrival first apparatus Flashcards
According to the BFES Operations Manual, What is the purpose of Clearing Fire Control before your IRR (initial radio report)?
a. To initiate a radio transmission with EMS
b. To inform other responders about your lunch break
c. To alert all inbound resources with an Initial Radio Report (IRR)
d. To report on the weather conditions at the incident scene
C
Clearing Fire Control accomplishes several things:
a. It ensures that you deliver the IRR on the correct channel. If you clear Fire Control on the wrong channel, they should immediately direct you to the correct channel.
b. It notifies all other responders you are about to deliver an IRR and assume command, allowing for them to direct their attention to your message.
According to the BFES Operations Manual, If Clearing Fire Control is done on the wrong channel, what is the expected response?
a. Immediate initiation of the IRR
b. Fire Control will acknowledge and proceed
c. A redirection to the correct channel
d. Ignore the mistake and proceed with the IRR
C
It ensures that you deliver the IRR on the correct channel. If you clear Fire Control on the wrong channel, they should immediately direct you to the correct channel.
According to the BFES Operations Manual, After Clearing Fire Control, what does the first arriving Captain/District Chief deliver to Fire Control?
a. A dinner order
b. The Initial Radio Report (IRR)
c. A Follow-Up Report (FUR)
d. A summary of the Incident Command Manual
B
Initial Radio Report
After clearing Fire Control, Command will be established by the first arriving Captain/District Chief initial radio report (IRR) to Fire Control as described in the Incident Command Manual.
According to the BFES Operations Manual, What information is included in the Initial Radio Report (IRR)?
a. The crew’s lunch preferences
b. The address of the nearest coffee shop
c. Incident size, location, conditions, and initial actions
d. A list of personal hobbies of the crew members
C
IRR Example 1 – Commercial Property Fire:
“Fire Control, R201”, “R201, Fire Control go ahead”, “Fire Control, R201 is on scene 123 Anywhere Street, we have a medium 2-story commercial, smoke showing from the 1st floor, Alpha side. R201 will be Anywhere Command, fast attack, stretching a line for fire control & search, PAR 3.”
IRR Example 2 - Highrise:
“Fire Control, P206”, “P206, Fire Control go ahead”, “Fire Control, P206 on scene 85 Charolais, we have a residential highrise, nothing showing, P206 is Charolais Command, investigating, PAR 3.”
According to the BFES Operations Manual, When establishing Command through an IRR, what does “PAR 3” refer to?
a. Primary Assessment Report
b. Personal Activity Request
c. Position Assignment Request
d. Personnel Accountability Report
D
IRR Example 2 - Highrise:
“Fire Control, P206”, “P206, Fire Control go ahead”, “Fire Control, P206 on scene 85 Charolais, we have a residential highrise, nothing showing, P206 is Charolais Command, investigating, PAR 3.”
According to the BFES Operations Manual, What is the purpose of the Follow-Up Report (FUR)?
a. To order more equipment
b. To share crew members’ personal safety concerns
c. To provide additional critical information before task-level activities
d. To request permission for lunch break
C
The follow-up report shall be transmitted by the IC before engaging in task-level activities.
According to the BFES Operations Manual, What must be included in the Follow-Up Report?
a. Result of a 360
b. Any changes to the initial IAP
c. Assignments for incoming apparatus
d. Any immediate safety concerns
e. All of the above
D
Follow-Up Reports shall include the following information:
* Result of a 360
* Any changes to the initial IAP
* Assignments for incoming apparatus
* Any immediate safety concerns.
According to the BFES Operations Manual, At every incident, what action should be taken regarding the 360?
a. It shall be performed at every incident
b. It is only performed by the initial arriving IC
c. It should be communicated as ‘360 not complete’ if unable to perform
d. both A and C
e. All of the above
D
A 360 shall be performed at every incident we respond to. The initial arriving IC may not be able to conduct a 360. When crews are unable to perform a 360, it shall be communicated ‘360 not complete’ so that subsequent crews may complete it.
According to the BFES Operations Manual, What does “FUR” stand for in the context of incident command?
a. Fire Uniform Requirement
b. Follow-Up Report
c. Fire Unit Readiness
d. Fast Uninterrupted Response
B
The Follow-Up Report shall include any additional critical information that is identified
According to the BFES Operations Manual, In a Follow-Up Report for a Commercial Property Fire, what situation warrants a ‘360 not complete’ communication?
a. The crew is too busy with initial fire control
b. The incident is too small for a 360
c. Size constraints prevent completion of a 360
d. The captain forgets to perform the 360
C
A 360 shall be performed at every incident we respond to. The initial arriving IC may not be able to conduct a 360. When crews are unable to perform a 360, it shall be communicated ‘360 not complete’ so that subsequent crews may complete it.
According to the BFES Operations Manual, When should the Follow-Up Report be transmitted?
a. Before engaging in task-level activities
b. After all task-level activities are completed
c. During lunch breaks
d. Only when explicitly requested by Fire Control
A
The follow-up report shall be transmitted by the IC before engaging in task-level activities
According to the BFES Operations Manual, What does the Follow-Up Report include for incoming apparatus?
a. A list of crew members’ favorite songs
b. Assignments, safety concerns, and changes to the initial IAP
c. Weather conditions at the incident scene
d. Personal anecdotes from the incident
B
Follow-Up Reports shall include the following information:
* Result of a 360
* Any changes to the initial IAP
* Assignments for incoming apparatus
* Any immediate safety concerns.
According to the BFES Operations Manual, What is the purpose of the Fast Attack mentioned in the IRR Example 1 – Commercial Property Fire?
a. Quickly extinguish the fire
b. Execute a speedy evacuation
c. Run a sprint around the incident scene
d. Perform a rapid search and rescue operation
D
IRR Example 1 – Commercial Property Fire:
“Fire Control, R201”, “R201, Fire Control go ahead”, “Fire Control, R201 is on scene 123 Anywhere Street, we have a medium 2-story commercial, smoke showing from the 1st floor, Alpha side. R201 will be Anywhere Command, fast attack, stretching a line for fire control & search, PAR 3.”
