BFD SOPs Flashcards
SOP SECTIONS
100 - Rules & Regs
200 - General Admin
300 - HazMat
400 - Occ Safety & Health
500 - Maintenance
600 - Emergency Ops
700 - EMS
800 - Communications
900 - Fire Prevention
Letters of appreciation, meeting notices, & items of informal nature.
General Correspondence
Written, un-numbered procedure covering a specific situation or event & applies for a limited time.
Interim Directive
Correspondence of informal nature. May address policies or alter/clarify routine practices, but may NOT alter Rules/Regs or SOPs.
Memo
Written, un-numbered directive addressing specific instance where policy/procedure will be changed for a period of time.
Special Order
Car Radio Designations
- Fire Chief
- DC Ops
- DC EMS
- DC Training
- PEO
- A Shift BC
- B Shift BC
- C Shift BC
- ATO EMS
- ATO Fire
How long can someone be on Admin Duty?
60 Days
If you accept a 24 hour OT shift, how much time are you eligible to trade?
4 Hours
What is the progressive discipline for tardiness?
1st - C & C
2nd w/in 12 Months - Written
3rd w/in 12 Months - Suspension
4th w/in 12 Months - Termination
Requests for School Leave s/b made via email to the DC of Training how long in advance of the training date?
5 Days
What is the minimum safe distance to maintain when responding to a downed power line?
1 Pole / Span
How far should aerials / ladders be kept away from overhead lines?
10 Feet
UTV CAPACITIES
- Max Towing?
- Max Cargo Bed?
- Wench Capacity?
- Tow = 2000#
- Cargo Bed = 1000#
- Wench = 4000#
What % of a class must be completed to be documented in Target Solutions?
75%
What are the 3 levels of training classes?
L1 / MUST KNOW - 1 instructor across all shifts for consistent message. (EMS, Blue Card)
L2 / NEED TO KNOW - taught by CO or BC, but defined by Training Committee. (Monthly Training Material)
L3 / NICE TO KNOW - taught by CO as things come out on a daily basis. (NIOSH Reports, LODD, Pre Plan)
How long must there be no lightning for training to resume at the tower?
30 min
How cold does it need to be (and for how long) to prohibit use of water at the tower?
35 degrees or below for 24 hours
How hot must it be to postpone physically exerting training?
105 degrees by Heat Stress Index
What is the farthest distance traffic cones s/b placed apart?
40 feet
How far upstream should the furthest traffic come be?
200 feet
What are the action levels for Hydrogen Cyanide?
HCN
PEL - 10ppm
BFD = 4.7ppm
IDLH - 50ppm
What are the action levels for CO?
CO
PEL - 50ppm
BFD = 35ppm
IDLH = 1200ppm
What level of O2 s/b in the air?
21%
What is BFD’s LEL/UEL?
Below 10%
What is the action level for Hydrogen Sulfide?
10ppm or less
In a High Rise, where is Rehab placed?
Minimum 3 floors below incident
Rehab should maintain 1 ALS non-transport ambulance for every how many people?
And 1 paramedic for ever how many people?
1 ambulance for every 15 people
1 medic for every 10 people
FF should rehab for at least 20:00 when…
2 x 30:00 bottles
1 x 60:00 bottle
40:00 of intense work
FF should rehab for at least 10:00 when…
1 x 30:00 bottle
20:00 of intense work
Closely monitor someone in Rehab if they require rest over how long?
30:00
Remove a FF from duty and transport them to a hospital if they require over how much rest in Rehab?
60:00
When does the BC inspect fire stations?
One station Every Saturday
What needs written on a red OOS tag?
Side 1: “OOS,” Name of Individual, Date
Side 2: Description of problem
Hose made prior to when s/b removed from service?
1987
Total length of hose tested shall not exceed what length?
300’
When testing hose, it shall hold pressure for how long?
5:00
The hose testing machine is tested at what pressure and for how long?
440psi for 3:00
When walking hose being tested, stay to what side and how far away?
Left side, 15’ away
Readings that allow for removal of SCBA…
CO
HCN
O2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Flammability
CO - below 70ppm
HCN - below 4.7ppm
O2 - between 19.5% and 21%
Hyd Sulf - below 10ppm
Flammability - 10% LEL or below
What filter can replace a N95 on EMS incidents?
P-100
Prior to IDLH entry, cylinder pressure s/b a minimum of…
4050psi
Where do passages/passports go?
White - Accountability Board @ designated apparatus (> IC)
Red - Retained by Officer
Green - Stay with apparatus
What are the automatic aid territories with Bloomington Township?
I55: 161 - 155.5
East on I74 at MM 134
What is the minimum Ice Water response for a HUMAN victim?
Apparatus w/ RDC, +1 truck/engine, BC, 2 ambulances
What is the minimum ice water response for an animal victim?
Apparatus w/ RDC, +1 truck/engine, 1 ambulance
STRUCTURE FIRE TURNOUT OBJECTIVES
- Turnout Time
- First Company Response
- Full Response
- Meet Objectives how often?
- Turnout Time - 1:00
- First Company Response - 4:00 or less
- Full Response - 8:00 or less
- Meet Objectives how often? - 90%
Initial water supply at a structure fire s/b capable of providing how much water for how long?
400gpm for 30:00
In a High Rise incident, elevators may be used to access floors above what floor?
4
In a High Rise incident, fire crew shall stop how many floors below the fire floor and proceed up the stairway?
2 Floors
In a High Rise incident, where is RIT established?
2 floors below fire floor
What are the specs of the Rope Asst Search Procedure (RASP) bag?
200’ rope, with ring & knot indicators every 50’ interval
REGIONAL AIRPORT ALERTS
I - V
A - C
I. Aircraft - Minor Difficulty
II. Aircraft - Moderate to Major Difficulty
III. Aircraft - Already in Accident
IV. Passenger/Crew - Medical Emergency
V. Security Incident
A. Small aircraft or twin engine
B. Large single engine prop, large twins, business jet
C. All carrier aircraft at CIRA
What is the flammable limit of natural gas?
3 - 15% in air
What size of gas line break requires ordering a full still?
4”
How far away should apparatus stage in a gas leak?
150’
What call types DO NOT require the use of warning devices?
Wires Down
Odor Investigation
CO Calls
Outside Fire Investigation
Smoke Investigation Outside of a Structure
What are the disaster activations levels for Winter/Snow?
L1 - > 6” in 12 hours (or > 10” total)
L2 - > 10” in 12 hours
What are the disaster activation levels for Ice?
L1 - > 1/4”
L2 - > 1/2”
What are the disaster activation levels for Severe Weather/Tornado?
L1 - Severe Weather > 2 Hours
L2 - Warming
L3 - Touchdown/Damage
What are the disaster activations levels for Flood?
L1 - > 6” rain in 24 hours
L2 - > 8” rain in 24 hours
What is the deadline for completing run reports?
End of shift
- except run reports for patients transported to ED. Those are w/in 8 hours of transport.
The Medical Support Liaison position is required to attend how much training?
4 hours / quarter
When are all ambulances, apparatus, alternate response vehicles decontaminated?
Every Saturday
When a licensed EMS transport vehicle changes status for more than how long, an inspection is required?
10 Days
WARNING SIRENS
- How many?
- Inspected how often?
- Inspection timeline?
WARNING SIRENS
- How many? 17
- Inspected how often? At least once every 4 months.
- Inspection timeline? Every month, 4-5 inspected at 10:00 on 1st Tuesday of the month.
What are the primary and secondary radio channels for BFD and NFD?
BFD
- Primary: Gold
- Secondary: Black
NFD:
- Primary: Red
- Secondary: Blue
Personnel placed on suspension for 24 hours or more will also be removed from the OT lists for how long?
Not less than 30 days.
Members shall notify BC on duty how long in advance before banking a Vacation or PC day?
36 hours
In regards to shift transfers, the criteria and request for volunteers shall be posted for how long?
7 days
For Job Injury Administrative Duty, when does the employee work and for how long?
Normal workdays up to 12 hours per shift, not to exceed 60 days.
What are the requirements for mustache length?
Not lower than 1/2” from corner of mouth.
Not exceed 1/2” horizontally from corner of mouth.
BCs may elect not to fill vacancies of less than…
4 hours
What is the minimum OT paid to working group members when attending meetings off duty?
2 hours
Who must sign off on Uniform Replacement Requests?
BC
Visitors are allowed in the station between what times and for how long?
Between 0700 and 2200, for 20 minutes (unless authorized by station officer).
For mandatory classes w/in 60 mile radius, how much time off is given for a…
A. 40 hour class
B. 48 hour class
C. 60 hour class
A. Up to 48 hours off
B. Up to 72 hours off
C. Up to 96 hours off
Travel time in excess of how long will be considered a work day?
6 hours
Probationary FFs have how long to test into the MCEMS system?
45 days
Per diem checks for travel, food, etc. s/b received how many days prior to the event?
7 days
Which awards are presented at Bloomington City Council meetings?
Medal of Valor
Medal of Bravery
Life Saving Award
Which awards are presented at scheduled shift meetings?
Distinguished Service
Meritorious Service
Field Excellence / Unit Citation
Which awards are presented in regularly scheduled training by a BC?
Education
Military Service
Honor Guard
Chief’s Vision
Pre-Hospital Delivery
What time is the morning conference call, and what is the number?
0745
Dial 2382
What are the 4 levels of Incident Critiques?
Individual Level - individual company by CO, no documentarion
Company Level - multiple companies by Command, on site, no documentation
Shift Level - major incidents by BC, documentation required
Department Level - large incidents w/ outside agencies by Chief (or designee), documentation required
What is the minimum interview score to qualify as an FTO?
70/100
Removal from FTO position…
- If requested, how long to wait to reapply?
- If removed as discipline, how long to wait to reapply?
- 6 months
- 1 year
What is the standard HazMat response w/in the City of Bloomington?
Closest fire apparatus, ambulance, HazMat 1, and E2.
What is the standard HazMat response outside the City of Bloomington?
Hazmat 1, a fire apparatus, and an ambulance.
Most main residential electrical disconnects are outside by the meter, or inside within how many meters of the exterior meter?
6
When is it okay to leave a downed wire?
When it’s a house drop during times of high FD activity.
What 2 items is the UTV cleared to tow?
- The trailer it’s hauled on
- MABAS Light Tower
What is the max speed of the UTV when the plow blade is installed?
5mph
In what time frame do Probationary FF have to…
- Pass their written exam for a Class B driving permit?
- Pass the road test for their Class B license?
- w/in 180 days of employment
- Prior to completing probation
At the training tower, helmets are to be worn whenever operating inside and within how many feet of the structure?
20’
Members submit non-mandatory training requests to who?
Their CO.
CO submit received non-mandatory training requests to who?
DC of Training, cc BC
DC of Training will respond to training requests with approval or denial within how long before the class?
1 month
What are “D” drivers?
Drunk
Drugged
Drowsy
Distracted
While vehicles are in the station and running, motors above idle speed shall be limited to…
1500rpm and 5 minutes
What environmental conditions (temps) indicate a need to establish rehab?
Heat Stress Index above 90
Wind Chill Index below 10
Personnel should rehydrate with how much water during bottle changes?
16oz
Requests for Critical Incident Stress Debriefings are made to who?
DC of Ops
(If DCO can’t be reached, then to DC of EMS)
Members how close to water are required to wear a PFD?
10’
Gear s/b laundered whenever soiled, and every how often at minimum?
6 months
Structural PPE, EMS jackets, and helmets should be washed with warm water not exceeding what temp?
105 F
Hoods s/b washed with water not exceeding what temp?
130 F
What info goes on a fuel receipt if an alternate supply is used, and who is it submitted to?
Member Signature & Employee #
Date
Apparatus ID
Send to DCO
Reserve apparatus shall be driven once a week for how long?
15 minutes
Apparatus s/b shut off if idle time will exceed how long?
5 minutes
When hydrant testing, if its pressure is less than what, it needs written up?
20psi
