Article 17 - Alarms

Question 1

Foam Unit Task Force Alarm consists of:

Answer 1

Foam Unit 1,2, TAU, E13, Safety Officer, BFC (E13 not available, E2 or E16)

Question 2

Hazmat TF Alarm consists of:

Answer 2

Hazmat, E12, T4, BFC SpOps, Safety Officer, M2 orM12, EMS 1-6, RS (E12 not available, 1st BN E Co)

Question 3

What are the assigned duties of an Engine and Truck on a Working fire dispatch?

Answer 3

Rapid Intervention Team

Question 4

An officer may call for assistance on a Box Alarm in the form of:

Answer 4

Working Fire
Multiple Alarm
Special Alarm
Foam Unit TF
Hazmat TF
Cave In Unit TF

Question 5

What 6 things must a watchman announce upon receipt of an Alarm?

Answer 5

Type of alarm, Location, Position Due, Correct Address, Assigned Tactical Channel, All pertinent Information Received

Question 6

When OUC directs a unit to respond by telephone, they will use the phrase:

Answer 6

“This is OUC”

Question 7

Channel “Zero One” is a ____ talk group and can be used for outbound traffic in EXTREME emergencies

Answer 7

Two-way

Question 8

What member may make repairs to communication systems?

Answer 8

None. Only OUC Radio Shop

Question 9

DEK button #2:

Answer 9

On Scene

Question 10

On Alarms with no Address announced the first officer to arrive will:

Answer 10

Advise the address or location of fire

Advise if no fire is evident (other units continue towards location abiding by normal traffic regulations)

Question 11

How many BFC’s will be assigned to an Incident before additional will require the IC’s request?

Answer 11

3

Question 12

The difference between Needless/Accidental Alarms and False Alarms:

Answer 12

Smoke or steam scares which a mistake has been made with good intent, vs. knowingly False

Question 13

How will department vehicles respond to alarms?

Answer 13

Will stop at all stop signs and red traffic lights, not at a speed greater than justified by physical condition of the vehicle, traffic and roadway conditions, will not exceed 35mph except where posted speed limit is higher (which will not be exceeded)

Question 14

Response speed with snow chains?

Answer 14

Not to exceed 30 mph

Question 15

Who is responsible for enforcement of rules regarding driving?

Answer 15

Company Officers

Question 16

Right of way at intersections:

Answer 16

Order dispatched, Engine, Truck, BFC, RS, EMS

Question 17

Distance between vehicles on responses?

Answer 17

200 feet

Question 18

If there is evidence of fire involving trash, debris, abandoned auto, separate building, the 1st Due E or T may respond to:

Answer 18

The front or rear as the situation may warrant and notify the IC so the 2nd Due will take the opposite position

Question 19

Air Unit 1 Carries:

Answer 19

73 KW generator, light tower, 900 watt lights, 20 SCBA harnesses, cylinders, salvage covers, kenco pump
(no oxygen bottles or PPV fans)

Question 20

Air Unit 2 Carries:

Answer 20

SCBA cylinders, 20 oxygen cylinders, 12 KW generator, salvage covers, PPV fan, Kenco Pump

Question 21

Who carries Kenco Submersible pumps?

Answer 21

Air Units, BFC’s

Question 22

DEK button #3?

Answer 22

In Service / On Air

Question 23

To status “In Service” how much 3” hose must and Engine Co have?

Answer 23

600 feet for layout

Question 24

Notify who for Icy conditions created by the fire department, persons entrapped in elevators, large spills of flammable liquids etc?

Answer 24

OUC

Question 25

Removal of Fallen Trees (to the side of the street) by the Fire Department are limited to:

Answer 25

Persons entrapped, life or property is endangered, major traffic lane obstructed

Question 26

Who can call for a helicopter for PT transport?

Answer 26

Any provider, but highest qualified member should make decision

Question 27

Who should be excluded from consideration for MEDEVAC?

Answer 27

Contaminated, Violent/Uncontrollable