9- OFM SIR 2.5 Flashcards
What information should be included when reporting the extent of fire spread?**
- A) Partial information
- B) The cause of the fire
- C) Full extent of spread during the incident
- D) Weather conditions
C
Extent of fire
Report the FULL extent of the fire spread during the incident.
When should the code 996 be used for the level of origin?**
- A) Exposure fire (roof)
- B) Basement fire
- C) Ceiling
- D) Silo fire
If the fire starts on the outside of the building (e.g. exposure fire) report the level of origin as 997 –
other or 996 if the exposure fire ignites the roof.
What does “Occupancy Status” refer to?**
- A) Age of the structure
- B) Whether the property is occupied year-round or seasonally
- C) Extent of smoke spread
- D) Business impact
B
Occupancy Status identifies whether or not the property is occupied on a year-round or seasonal basis
and whether there are people present at the time of the fire.
In the context of the Standard Incident Report Manual, what defines a complex?**
- A) Two or more neighboring buildings
- B) Same management or ownership of a structure, land, or space
- C) Multiple property classifications
- D) All of the above
B
A complex is defined as the general (overall) use of a structure, land or space under the same management or ownership. It can be comprised of two or more different property classifications.
NOTE: A facility which is comprised of only one property classification is not a complex, and
should be coded as 98: Not applicable.
How should the building height be reported for if the height cannot be described in storeys (ie grain elevator)?**
- A) 3 stories
- B) 997 - Other
- C) 1 story
- D) In metres
B
If the building or structure height cannot be described by the number of storeys (ie. grain
elevator), classify it as “997 - Other”. See Examples.
What does Level of Origin refer to?**
- A) Age of the structure
- B) The level in the building where the fire starts
- C) Type of occupancy
- D) Building status
B
Report the building/structure level on which the fire originates. If the level is above grade report the level in a three digit fields ensuring that all spaces are filled in.
Identify levels of origin that are below grade by preceding the level number with B, e.g. B01.
When should the code 99 be used for “Alarm on floor or in suite of fire origin: Failure to Operate”?**
- A) Presence/operation code is 1, 2, 4, or 9
- B) Smoke alarm operated but failed to alert occupants
- C) Not applicable
- D) Inoperative cannot be determined
D
Alarm on floor or in suite of fire origin: Failure to Operate
Where the alarm on the floor in the suite of fire origin failed to operate (code 3 in Presence and
Operation) report the reason for failure. Use code 99 where the reason for inoperation cannot be
determined.
Which code should be used for “Fire Alarm System: Presence” if there is no system or it’s not required?**
- A) 8 - Not applicable
- B) 1 - Full system
- C) 4 - Partial system
- D) 7 - No persons present
A
Fire Alarm System: Presence
Report whether there was a fire alarm system present.
Use code 8 Not applicable (Building not classified by the Ontario Building code,
detached/semi/detached or other type of structure where fire alarm system not required.)
What is the purpose of the “Smoke Alarms” section in the incident report?**
- A) Report the cause of the fire
- B) Provide information on smoke detection devices
- C) Identify the building’s age
- D) Estimate the number of displaced persons
B
A smoke alarm is a combined smoke detector and audible alarm device that is designed to sound an alarm within the room or suite in which it is located when there is smoke within the room or suite.
Smoke alarms may be battery operated, hard wired single units, hard wired interconnected units, wireless or a combination hardwired/battery backup
ow should the “Extent of Smoke Spread” be reported?**
- A) Partial extent
- B) Full extent during the incident
- C) Smoke color
- D) Estimated future spread
Smoke Spread
Report the full extent of the smoke spread during the incident.
Which code should be used for “Occupancy Status” for a long-term vacant building under renovation?**
- A) 1 - Occupied
- B) 8 - Not applicable
- C) 5 - Abandoned, vacant (long term)
- D) 3 - Under construction
B
For abandoned or long term vacant use 8 Not applicable and see Building Status.
What does “Occupancy: Occupant Type” refer to?**
- A) Building status
- B) The type of alarm on each floor
- C) The person(s) occupying the structure
- D) Age of the structure
C
Report whether the owner (business or residential), renter (business or residential), or student renter (residential only) is occupying the structure.
How should the “Building Height” be reported for a building with a mezzanine?**
- A) Exclude mezzanine from the count
- B) Count mezzanine as an additional story
- C) Report only the mezzanine height
- D) Use code 997 for mezzanine
B
How should the “Building Height” be reported for a building with a mezzanine?**
- A) Exclude mezzanine from the count
- B) Count mezzanine as an additional story
- C) Report only the mezzanine height
- D) Use code 997 for mezzanine
Which code should be used for “Impact of alarm operation” if persons evacuated due to other means?**
- A) 4 - Alarm operated but failed to alert occupant(s)
- B) 7 - Not applicable – occupant(s) first alerted by other means
- C) 8 - Not applicable – no alarm, no persons present
- D) 2 - Alarm successfully alerted occupants
Report the impact of any smoke alarm that operated by reporting whether persons (at risk of injury)
evacuated. (At risk of injury) are any persons who may have been within the fire/smoke spread area.
Use the following codes where the smoke alarm did not directly result in evacuation:
4 Alarm operated but failed to alert occupant(s)
7 Not applicable – occupant(s) first alerted by other means
8 Not applicable – no alarm, no persons present
What information should be reported for the “Fire Alarm System: Operation” field?**
- A) The cause of the fire alarm
- B) Whether the fire alarm system operated
- C) Presence of a smoke alarm
- D) The type of alarm on each floor
Fire Alarm System: Operation
Report whether the fire alarm system operated.
Use code 8 Not applicable (no system) where there is no system, or no system is required.
