CIDS RECOMMENDATIONS & ABBREVIATIONS Flashcards
A FIREPROOF BUILDING WITH THESE TYPES OF STAIRS, USUALLY REQUIRING THE STRETCHING OF FOUR OR MORE LENGTHS OF HOSE SHOULD BE ENTERED INTO CIDS
SCISSOR STAIRS
IN REGARDS TO STANDPIPE OPERATIONS, BLDGS. THAT REQUIRE A STRETCH OF ___________ LENGTHS OF HOSE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE CIDS.
MORE THAN THREE LENGTHS OF HOSE
ENGINE OPS CHAPTER 9
9.1.1 Pre-incident Planning
Engine and ladder companies should be familiar with the standpipe systems found in their response areas and any special characteristics or problems with these systems. Many buildings and other structures equipped with standpipes are already included in CIDS for various reasons, but CIDS information related to the standpipe system itself may not be available. Buildings that require a stretch of more than three lengths of hose should be included in CIDS for this specific reason. Engine company chauffeurs should pay particular attention to the location and condition of siamese connections and nearby hydrants.
IN YOUR RESPONSE DISTRICT YOU HAVE A STANDPIPE BUILDING THAT REQUIRES A VARIATION IN STRETCHING FROM THE INITIAL HOSELINE FROM THE FLOOR BELOW DUE TO BUILDING CONFIGURATION, WHO MUST YOU GET APPROVAL FROM TO IMPLEMENT VARIATION AND DOES THIS INFO NEED TO BE IN CIDS?
VARIATION APPROVED BY DIVISION COMMANDER
INFO MUST BE IN CIDES
IF IN YOUR 1ST DUE RESPONSE AREA THERE ARE HRFPMD’S THAT REQUIRE ________ LENGTHS OF HOSE FROM A STANDPIPE TO REACH THE FIRE FLOOR, THIS INFORMATION SHOULD BE ENTERED IN CIDS PROGRAM.
MORE THAN 3 LENGTHS
++Officers and firefighters shall use every opportunity during outside activities to identify buildings where a three length stretch from a standpipe would not be sufficient. The identity of these buildings should be made known to all first alarm units and should be entered into the CIDS program.++
HOW WOULD YOU ABBREVIATE BOWSTRING TRUSS IN CIDS?
BWSTRG
HOW WOULD YOU ABBREVIATE CFR HOLD IN CIDS?
CFRH
HOW WOULD YOU ABBREVIATE MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT ROOM IN CIDS?
MER
HOW WOULD YOU ABBREVIATE MAJOR ALERATIONS IN CIDS?
MJALT
HOW WOULD YOU ABBREVIATE PRE-INCIDENT GUIDELINE IN CIDS?
PG
HOW WOULD YOU ABBREVIATE REHABILITATED IN CIDS?
REHAB
HOW WOULD YOU ABBREVIATE WINDOW BARS/WINDOW SECURITY DEVICE IN CIDS?
WSD
HRFPMD THAT ARE __________TYPE APARTMENTS MUST BE ENTERED INTO CIDS.
DUPLEX OR TRIPLEX STYLE
LRFPMD WITH EXTREMELY ____________ SHOULD BE IDENTIFIED IN THE CIDS PROGRAM.
EXTREMELY LONG HALLWAYS
A LRFPMD THAT CAN USE ______” HOSE, SHALL BE ENTERED INTO CIDS.
1 3/4”
Division Commanders shall ensure that non-standpipe buildings where 1¾” hose may be used are entered into CIDS.
IF A BLDG. IN YOU COMPANY’S ADMINISTRATION DISTRICT HAS A CELL PHONE SITE ON THE ROOF YOU MUST DO AN ON-SITE INSPECTION, NOTIFY THE BATTALION, DIVISION AND ALL 1ST DUE UNITS OF CELL SITE AND YOU MUST FILL OUT A CIDS CARD ON BLDG. AND FORWARD IT TO THEIR BATTALION FIRE PREVENTION COORDINATOR. WHAT MUST BE INCLUDED ON THE CIDS?
LOCATION OF CELL SITE ROOM
SHUT OFF
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER OF CELL PHONE COMPANY
