Bulletins 2013--2020 BC Exam Flashcards
Alert 2 Still alarm gets what response?
3 ARFF Units
1 ALS (M63)
B1 will be notified
13-020 Bulletin
If more resources are needed on an Alert 2 Still alarm, what changes?
It gets upgraded to an Alert 2
Alert 2 response?
3 ARFF 1 ALS (M63) 4 Engines 2 BCs 1 USAR HPD
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Can water tenders be dispatched out of county?
NO
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Besides the City, where else can out water tenders be dispatched?
Within OES Operational Area VI (County of San Diego)
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Water tender staffing Initial Attack (In-Zone) within the Metro Zone
Certified or Licensed FF or FF/PM will respond unaccompanied in order to expedite the response
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Water tender response:
Immediate Need (Out-of-zone)
Certified FF or FF/PM will respond alone
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Planned Need (Out-of-Zone)
Certified FF or FF/PM will respond with a captain. Preferably a certified captain; however, not required.
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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?
A captain will be added
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Can we wash our apparatus if the water does not flow into a storm drain?
Yes….let it evaporate
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What should we do with wash run off from our apparatus after washing it?
Let it evaporate
Or, use a shop vac to collect. Empty into a deep sink, landscaped area, or other access to the sewer.
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What areas do we want to try and keep clean around the station?
Sweep any area that has the potential of flowing into a storm drain.
Sweep the leaves.
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What is considered rainy season, so we can start sweeping up debris and leaves.
October 1 - April 30
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Who inspects the Best Management Practice areas around the stations? How often?
Facilities and/or city staff
Once a year
**contact Facilities if you have any concerns
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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).
Yes
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Who should we route our Best Management Practices (BMP) to?
Facilities Maintenance
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What is the BEST practice when it comes to Best Management Practice (BMP)?
Avoid any discharge from reaching the storm drain
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If vehicles or equipment cannot be washed inside, then what?
Wash and direct runoff to
- separator system
- area that will water to pool and evaporate
- landscaped area
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Solution should be disposed of where? (Soapy water after washing apparatus/equipment)
Utility sink
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Trash and debris should be picked up when around the station, so it does not enter the storm drain?
Weekly
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Apparatus floors and parking lots will be dry swept to remove debris as needed; and completely done when?
Twice per year (October and April)
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Where should we store oil, grease, metals, etc?
In a Connex box, cover,
Secondary containment
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Use what materials to protect the storm drains?
Filter fabric and gravel bags
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The Municipal Permit requires that the Fire-Rescue Department inspect all _________?
Municipal facilities annually
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When are the Municipal Facility Inspections done?
1st — September
2nd — January-April
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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 _____?
24 hours
**Chemical Release Reporting Form 304 (access on city website “think blue” link
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How long does the department have to develop a written response following a significant discharge event?
5 working days to the REGIONAL BOARD
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The Municipal Permit requires the City to report on its storm water activities by when?
September 30 each year
