Bulletin 60: Cold Weather Guidelines Flashcards

1
Q

From the Bulletin Book:

When does the Cold Weather Guidelines go into effect?

A

Whenever the temperature or wind chill factor reaches 32 degrees or lower

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Q

From the Bulletin Book:

Who is responsible for the compliance and enforecement of the Cold Weather Guidelines?

A

The respective BFC, company officer or supervisor

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Q

From the Bulletin Book:

When on the scene of an emergency that does not require the use of the pumps or power take off (PTO), what should be done?

A

Engage the pumps or PTO

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From the Bulletin Book:

What does “engaging the pump” do for the pumps?

A

Allows water or hydraulic fluid to circulate and help prevent freezing

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Q

From the Bulletin Book:

What does opening the tank fill valve allow?

A

Allows water to circulate from the tank to the pump

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Q

From the Bulletin Book:

What (2) items must be carried on the apparatus during Cold Weather?

A
  1. Snow Melt 2. Sand
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From the Bulletin Book:

How often should Technicians operate intakes and discharges during Cold Weather?

A

Frequently during the tour of duty

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Q

From the Bulletin Book:

Why should Technicians pay particular attention to the front and rear intake valves?

A

To ensure proper operation

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Q

From the Bulletin Book:

What should be used to thaw out frozen gates?

A

Tap water

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From the Bulletin Book:

Where should all apparatus be kept durind Cold Weather?

A

Keep all apparatus, including reserve, inside

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From the Bulletin Book:

How often should you bleed the air tanks?

A

Daily at 0700 hours and 1900 hours, more frequently if moisture is a problem

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From the Bulletin Book:

What is recommended that members have in their lockers?

A

Extra sets of clothing

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Q

From the Bulletin Book:

What are the (3) types of hats members can wear during Cold Weather?

A

Skull, stocking cap or ski mask

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From the Bulletin Book:

What are the (2) colors of the hats members are permitted to wear?

A

Plain solid black or dark blue with no markings at all

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From the Bulletin Book:

What are Sweat shirts recommended for?

A

Only as a change of clothing, not to be worn to assume duty

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Q

From the Bulletin Book:

When should members utilize the 2nd set of PPE gear?

A

Utilize the second set of PPE gear when first set is wet

17
Q

From the Bulletin Book:

What should company officers review with their units?

A

Hypothermia section of the Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured Manual

18
Q

From the Bulletin Book:

What should be maintained for auto accidents, building evacuations, etc.?

A

Extra blankets

19
Q

From the Bulletin Book:

What is the phone number to the Emergency Management Agency?

A

202-727-6161

20
Q

From the Bulletin Book:

Who should be notified to request the “Mass Casualty Van”?

A

Emergency Management Agency

21
Q

From the Bulletin Book:

What is expected of supervisory personnel whenever their personnel and/or apparatus has been exposed to extremely cold weather?

A

To make good judgements

22
Q

From the Bulletin Book:

Who should the responsible members coordinate with to place their unit out of service?

A

Responsible members shall coordinate with their superiors

23
Q

From the Bulletin Book:

Who approves ofunits being placed out of service and placed back in service?

A

Battalion Fire Chief or EMS supervisor concerned

24
Q

From the Bulletin Book:

All members should know and be alert for what signs?

A

Signs of hypothermia

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# From the Bulletin Book: What occurs when an incident arises within the Department  requiring additional units (Mass Casualty Incident, etc.)?
OUC will contact the BFC or supervisor of the unit(s) OOS for cold rehabilitation and have the unit(s) place BIS as soon as possible
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# From the Bulletin Book: Who request the Rehab Unit?
Incident Commander