Bulletins 2013--2020 BC Exam

Question 1

Alert 2 Still alarm gets what response?

Answer 1

3 ARFF Units

1 ALS (M63)

B1 will be notified

Question 2

13-020 Bulletin

If more resources are needed on an Alert 2 Still alarm, what changes?

Answer 2

It gets upgraded to an Alert 2

Question 3

Alert 2 response?

Answer 3

3 ARFF
1 ALS (M63)
4 Engines
2 BCs
1 USAR
HPD

Question 4

Bulletin 13-097

Can water tenders be dispatched out of county?

Answer 4

NO

Question 5

Bulletin 13-097

Besides the City, where else can out water tenders be dispatched?

Answer 5

Within OES Operational Area VI (County of San Diego)

Question 6

Bulletin 13-097

Water tender staffing Initial Attack (In-Zone) within the Metro Zone

Answer 6

Certified or Licensed FF or FF/PM will respond unaccompanied in order to expedite the response

Question 7

Bulletin 13-097

Water tender response:

Immediate Need (Out-of-zone)

Answer 7

Certified FF or FF/PM will respond alone

Question 8

Bulletin 13-097

Planned Need (Out-of-Zone)

Answer 8

Certified FF or FF/PM will respond with a captain. Preferably a certified captain; however, not required.

Question 9

Bulletin 13-097

What happens to our water tenders on an Initial Attack or Immediate Need, if the first operational period extends or goes past the (12) hours?

Answer 9

A captain will be added

Question 10

Bulletin 13-098

Can we wash our apparatus if the water does not flow into a storm drain?

Answer 10

Yes….let it evaporate

Question 11

Bulletin 13-098

What should we do with wash run off from our apparatus after washing it?

Answer 11

Let it evaporate

Or, use a shop vac to collect. Empty into a deep sink, landscaped area, or other access to the sewer.

Question 12

Bulletin 13-098

What areas do we want to try and keep clean around the station?

Answer 12

Sweep any area that has the potential of flowing into a storm drain.

Sweep the leaves.

Question 13

Bulletin 13-098

What is considered rainy season, so we can start sweeping up debris and leaves.

Answer 13

October 1 - April 30

Question 14

Bulletin 13-098

Who inspects the Best Management Practice areas around the stations? How often?

Answer 14

Facilities and/or city staff

Once a year

**contact Facilities if you have any concerns

Question 15

Bulletin 13-098

Should we be limiting the amount of foam entering the storm drain if possible on fire scenes? Because of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Programs Best Management Practices (BMP).

Answer 15

Yes

Question 16

Bulletin 13-098

Who should we route our Best Management Practices (BMP) to?

Answer 16

Facilities Maintenance

Question 17

Bulletin 13-098

What is the BEST practice when it comes to Best Management Practice (BMP)?

Answer 17

Avoid any discharge from reaching the storm drain

Question 18

Bulletin 13-098

If vehicles or equipment cannot be washed inside, then what?

Answer 18

Wash and direct runoff to

• separator system
• area that will water to pool and evaporate
• landscaped area

Question 19

Bulletin 13-098

Solution should be disposed of where? (Soapy water after washing apparatus/equipment)

Answer 19

Utility sink

Question 20

Bulletin 13-098

Trash and debris should be picked up when around the station, so it does not enter the storm drain?

Answer 20

Weekly

Question 21

Bulletin 13-098

Apparatus floors and parking lots will be dry swept to remove debris as needed; and completely done when?

Answer 21

Twice per year (October and April)

Question 22

Bulletin 13-098

Where should we store oil, grease, metals, etc?

Answer 22

In a Connex box, cover,

Secondary containment

Question 23

Bulletin 13-098

Use what materials to protect the storm drains?

Answer 23

Filter fabric and gravel bags

Question 24

Bulletin 13-098

The Municipal Permit requires that the Fire-Rescue Department inspect all _________?

Answer 24

Municipal facilities annually

Question 25

Bulletin 13-098

When are the Municipal Facility Inspections done?

Answer 25

1st — September

2nd — January-April

Question 26

Bulletin 13-098

When we determine that a discharge poses a SIGNIFICANT threat to water quality or human health, we must notify the Regional Board by facsimile within _____?

Answer 26

24 hours

**Chemical Release Reporting Form 304 (access on city website “think blue” link

Question 27

Bulletin 13-098

How long does the department have to develop a written response following a significant discharge event?

Answer 27

5 working days to the REGIONAL BOARD

Question 28

BULLETIN 13-098

The Municipal Permit requires the City to report on its storm water activities by when?

Answer 28

September 30 each year