Article 16 - Firefighting

Question 1

Who is responsible for assigning a person to shut off gas on an emergency, and when?

Answer 1

Upon Assuming duty, Truck Platoon Commanders assign a person to shut off gas

Question 2

What should happen when a gas valve has been shut off?

Answer 2

Attach red, shut off tag to the appliance or valve

Notify platoon commander, who will notify OUC to notify gas company

Question 3

Which member is responsible for turning gas back on at the end of the emergency?

Answer 3

None, do not turn on, remove tag or re-light any pilot lights

Question 4

How should you request a fire investigator?

Answer 4

Via phone or Channel 2 to OUC

Question 5

If arson is suspected and the suspect is thought to be on the scene, who gets notified?

Answer 5

IC will notify OUC who will notify Fire/Arson Investigator, MPD and Arson TF

Question 6

What should be used on fires involving US mail, and who should be notified?

Answer 6

C02, dry chem, (if in chute other agents may be necessary), notify OUC to notify Post Office

Question 7

May locks be broken on mail containers?

Answer 7

If in a vehicle and the compartment has fire

Question 8

What should happen if you discover a dead body?

Answer 8

Do not move if possible and notify OUC

Question 9

If a premise cannot be secured, who is responsible and what happens?

Answer 9

Officer of last company is responsible and he should obtain the name of owner/occupant for a journal entry. If left with MPD enter his badge in the journal and transmit to OUC the same information

Question 10

If a building is discovered to be structurally unsafe, who is notified?

Answer 10

OUC to Emergency Management Agency to an inspector from Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, Building and Land Regulation Administration. IF OCCUPIED, a Fire Investigator

Question 11

If a vacant structure is unsafe, how should it be marked?

Answer 11

With an Orange “Danger” placard, at the point of entry, and ALL exterior walls in an area not easily accessed by vandals

Question 12

If a vacant structure is unsafe, who should be notified?

Answer 12

BFC in first due area, onto FPD, Mayor’s Call Center

Question 13

How are placards marked?

Answer 13

Company Officer’s signature, Company, Violation (Unsafe Building F-110.3)

Question 14

Where should water come from for a standpipe or sprinkler system?

Answer 14

Only a hydrant from Municipal water supply system

Question 15

What should be done with a flowing sprinkler system?

Answer 15

Call for sprinkler system kit from Rescue Squad, If it cannot be put back in service notify OUC and Responsible party on scene, fill out a Form 22

Question 16

If resetting a Fire Alarm in a temporary manor, or it is placed out of service, What should be done?

Answer 16

Notify OUC, Fill out a Form 22

Question 17

AFA form?

Answer 17

Form 22 AFA

Question 18

Do manual pull stations require a Form 22 AFA?

Answer 18

No

Question 19

When is dual pumping of hydrants permissible?

Answer 19

To eliminate long layouts, speed is required, maximum water is required, clearing of traffic routes

Question 20

What pre-planning is required for radiation Hazards?

Answer 20

Visit locations, contact technically qualified person, determine hazard and handling, forward information to all companies due on a box

Question 21

What should be done for a chemical spill or fire with no information?

Answer 21

IC will attempt to ID agent from bills of lading, placards, person responsible for handling, Contact Chemtrec, If unavailable contact OUC to request information

Question 22

When a fire involves a warehouse or store with food or drugs that may be affected, who is notified?

Answer 22

OUC (smoke contamination, lack of refrigeration)

Question 23

Overhead power lines can potentially carry how much voltage in DC?

Answer 23

132,000 volts

Question 24

Related to down wires, when can a company go in service?

Answer 24

If no fire has resulted or is likely to result and MPD is on scene for warning/safety

Question 25

If a down wire is arcing or fire is likely to occur who should stay on the scene?

Answer 25

One Engine Co

Question 26

Define Rekindle

Answer 26

Recurrence of fire in a tenantable building within an 8 hour period after the departure of the last company from the fire ground, which upon investigation is found to have been an extension of the original fire

Question 27

How much time should a member have before being detailed to a rescue squad?

Answer 27

3 years, unless adjusted by DFC Ops and BFC SpOps