Command Operations 205-209s Flashcards
The primary responsibility of the Call Taker is to determine:
Without delay, the nature and location of the emergency, the source of the call (call back number), and to verify entry of the incident into the CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) system.
205.01
4/19
It is the responsibility of the ____ ____to ensure that the City Manager is notified, via telephone, of any significant incident covered by these page groups.
Duty Chief.
Page group notifications will be made as the first means of notification.
Pager notifications are automatically done from preplanned responses by incident type.
It is the responsibility of the Incident Commander to ensure incident notifications are made.
If the Duty Chief feels the Fire Chief should be given more information than the alpha page message, he/she will contact the Fire Chief.
When in doubt, make the telephone notifications.
205.01
8/19
The minimum level of stations to be staffed by move-ups, recalls or Automatic Aid is?
Stations 201, 204, 206, 208, 209, 215, 219, and 220.
If station staffing drop below this level, mutual aid should be considered if it appears no other units will soon become available. A Battalion Chief may override move-up decisions initiated by Alarm.
The need for move-up companies should be evaluated whenever:
- A working fire is declared.
- Three or more units are committed to an incident in an outlying area.
- Greater alarms are dispatched.
- Simultaneous incidents occur in one area of the City.
- Coverage in an area is compromised.
- 2 or more adjacent fire stations will be uncovered for more than 30 minutes.
Move-ups will be Code 2 unless Company Officers decide to respond Code 3 due to a critical gap in coverage.
205.01
8/19
Units changing to an UNAVAILABLE status should report to ____ by radio or telephone the reason and the length of time they will be unavailable.
Alarm.
When becoming available again, units are responsible to report this status change to Alarm and for changing their unit status on the MCT.
It is important that company officers contact Alarm prior to putting their unit unavailable. Alarm, or East Deputy, will determine the need for any unit to stay in service.
205.01
9/19
The following are the definitions of the Incident Benchmarks:(Read only)
All Clear
Can be used on a fire or medical incident. On fire calls an All Clear indicates the fire building and all exposures have been searched and all civilians evacuated. In the case of a building that is well involved in fire, the All Clear may be delayed and not come until the fire is out. For medical calls, it indicates the patient has been extricated. It is used most commonly when patients have been trapped in a vehicle, or during a water or mountain rescue when the patient has been removed from the endangered area.
Primary All Clear
A primary search has been completed.
Under Control
The fire has been contained, and will not extend. It does not mean the fire is out. It may also be used during HazMat calls, indicating a leak has been secured.
Ventilation Complete
The task of ventilating the occupancy is completed.
Loss Stopped
Salvage has been completed and there should be no more damage to the building involved.
Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)
All personnel assigned to a particular company, work area or sector have been accounted for. It is used to confirm there are no missing fire personnel on the incident site. Alarm will prompt Command at the 25 min. timer if a PAR has not been received.
Secondary All Clear
A more comprehensive search of the building has been completed.
Immediate Transported
All patients triaged as “immediate” have been transported.
Triage Completed
All patients have been triaged.
Utilities Secured
The power, gas/electric, has been shut off to the occupancy.
Command Terminated
There is no longer a single person in charge of the incident. Communications can be held with anyone still on the scene.
205.01
13/19
What is Condition two?
All non-incident related radio traffic will be restricted and units will transmit only essential communications. MCT’s will be used for status changes. Units are not to switch calls during Condition Two. When returning to normal radio operations, the Dispatcher shall advise all units (without the use of alert tone) that it is off of Condition Two.
205.01
17/19
The only remaining radio code used, due to the urgent nature of the response is?
The 906 code. “906” means police are needed urgently. In this instance: -Alarm will call PD to respond Code 3 -Alarm will NOT ask the unit for any information -This is done for the safety of the crew. 205.01 18/19
____ __________ units respond to lower priority incidents (medical and all- hazards) to allow the front line four-person response units to be available for the higher priority emergencies.
Low Acuity (LA).
205.02
3/6
ADMINISTRATIVE AND STAFF UNIT DESIGNATIONS.(read only)
Car 201 FIRE CHIEF Car 202 Assistant chief Car 203 " " Car 204 " " Car 207 Ops Deputy chief Car 213 Chaplain
Prevention 202 Asst. Fire marshal
Prevention 203-212 Fire Prev. staff
Investigator 201 Fire Investigator
Batt 205 Alarm room chief Batt 206 Personnel chief Batt 207 Training chief Batt 208 Ems Chief Batt 209 Tech services chief Batt 210 Fire Marshal Batt 212 Planning chief 205.02 6/6
The staging officer will also be responsible for the following functions:(read only)
- Locate an area of adequate size for all apparatus, including apparatus that may respond with additional alarms.
- Transmit the staging area location to Command and Alarm, indicating access and routing as needed.
- Instruct Alarm to have all arriving units to report to staging
- Coordinate with the Police Department to block streets, intersections and other access required for the Staging Area.
- Ensure that all apparatus is parked in an appropriate manner for quick exit.
- Maintain a log of companies available in the Staging Area and inventory all specialized equipment that might be required at the scene.
- Maintain crews in a ready state with their apparatus.
- Provide progress reports to Command indicating number and type of units available.
- Assume a position that is visible and accessible to incoming and staged companies. This will be accomplished by leaving the red lights operating on the staging officer’s apparatus and by wearing a sector vest.
- Assign staged companies to incident duty per Command’s direction.
When directed by Command or Logistics, the Staging Officer will verbally assign companies to report to specific sectors, telling them where and to whom to report and the radio channel. Staging will then advise Command or Logistics of the specific unit(s) assigned. Command will advise each sector officer the companies being assigned to the sector. The receiving Sector Officer may then communicate directly with the company by radio.
When assigned to incident site duties, companies will activate their MDT “on- scene” button.
The Staging Sector Officer will give Command periodic reports of available companies in Staging. Command will utilize this information to request additional resource as needed.
During major incidents where a “Logistics” section is implemented, the Staging Sector will be working under the direction of the Logistics officer.
205.06A
4/4
The objective of Staging procedures is to provide a standard system of initial placement for responding apparatus, personnel, and equipment prior to assignment at tactical incidents.
Effective utilization of these procedures will:(Read only)
• Prevent excessive apparatus congestion at the scene.
• Allow time for Command to evaluate conditions prior to assignment of companies.
• Place apparatus in an uncommitted location close to the immediate scene, to facilitate more effective assignment by Command.
• Reduce radio traffic during the critical initial stages of the incident.
• Allow Command to formulate and implement a plan without undue confusion and pressure.
• Provide a resource pool from which Command may assign units and resources at his/her discretion.
205.06
2/5
The following conditions are assumed to be in place prior to the person or persons assigned to establish the advance warning (Cone Deployment)or transition area beginning their assignment:(Read only)
When the determination has been made that fire department personnel are to use available portable traffic control equipment such as 28 inch or taller traffic cones or other signaling devices to establish the advance warning and/or transition area; it is understood by all, that for the personnel involved, this is a high risk and potentially life-threatening activity. The member(s) performing this work is typically outside of the protected work area and may be working near moving traffic.
-A suitable apparatus is on location within the temporary traffic control zone and the vehicle is positioned in a blocking position to create a protected work area and buffer space.
-Portable traffic control equipment (cones, etc.) are available and readied for use.
-Fire Department member performing the task has been assigned to specifically deploy portable devices to create an advance warning and/or transition area.
-Fire Department member is wearing proper PPE including a high-visibility garment.
-During periods of low light level or reduced visibility weather conditions, member has operating hand light with them and it is turned ON during this activity.
205.07B
2/4
Cone Deployment.
Operational Steps.
(Read only)
• Member shall deploy first device along shoulder/edge of lane of street, road, or highway while standing in safe area.
*This initial deployment point should be approximately 30 feet upstream of the vehicle for deployment of the first of five (5) devices. This creates a buffer zone between cones and rear edge of vehicle.
*Initial deployment point should take into consideration environmental weather or poor lighting conditions and any visual obstructions for approaching motorists including hills, curves, or other visual obstructions. Furthest traffic control device can be extended further upstream based on these sight-limiting conditions.
• Cones should be placed along the safe pathway area every (10) paces as the member moves upstream away from the safety of the vehicle. When the member has placed all 5 cones they should be at the furthest point away from the vehicle. The last cone will be placed at the edge of the nearest traffic lane approximately (150’) from vehicle – (30’) for buffer zone and (120’) for cone distribution.
• Member shall move ten (10) paces back toward the incident scene along this safe pathway area. When determined safe to do so, member may enter the nearest travel lane one (1) pace or approximately three (3) feet and deploy the second traffic control device.
• Member shall immediately return to the shoulder or median safe area and move an additional ten (10) paces along the safe area back towards the incident scene. This procedure should be followed until all traffic control devices have been placed. The final device shall be approximately 30 feet from the rear of the vehicle that is in the blocking position at the incident scene. (see Fig. 1.1)
• If a retro-reflective, pink deployable sign is used by the fire department to comply with NFPA 1500 Standard, this sign shall be carried in the folded condition upstream along the safe area (shoulder or median) and deployed along the shoulder or median at a location ten (10) additional paces further upstream of the initial cones already deployed.
205.07B
3-4/4
If a retro-reflective, pink deployable sign is used by the fire department to comply with NFPA 1500 Standard, this sign shall be carried in the folded condition upstream along the safe area (shoulder or median) and deployed along the shoulder or median at a location ____ additional paces further upstream of the initial cones already deployed.
10.
205.7b
Who is exempt from the DOC process?
-Resource Management members, who possess a commercial driver’s license (CDL), may drive fire apparatus for testing, pick-up, and delivery.
-Sworn members holding the rank of Engineer or higher are exempt from the Engine Driver/Operator Certification process.
-Members that test and place on the Engineer’s promotional list shall be granted an Engine Driver/Operator Re-certification, from the date the promotional list is established, for a period of three years.
205.08A
2/9
All firefighters are required to obtain Mesa Fire Department Engine Driver/Operator Certification within ___ years from their initial hire date.(Read only)
Two.
All firefighters are required to obtain Mesa Fire Department Engine Driver/Operator Certification within Two (2) years from their initial hire date. Approximately 6 months prior to the completion of the firefighter’s probationary year, they will be assigned the Initial Engine Driver Operator Certification Credential in Target Solutions. At this point, they may begin preparation for certification testing. A practical skills evaluation will be scheduled at least 30 days after the successful completion of the probationary period. Current DOC members will receive this assignment at least 90 days prior to expiration of the current Driver/Operator Certification. Circumstances such as temporary promotion to Captain or Engineer, paramedic training or other specialties, and/or medical conditions will be cause for suspending a candidate’s practical skills evaluation for a period until approximately 6 months after the completion of their temporary promotion, training or absence due to a medical condition. The Engine Driver/Operator Certification Credential will be valid for a period of three (3) years. Members will be required to re-certify once every three (3) years.
- Testing will conform to NFPA 1002, Minimum Standards for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications 2014 or newer edition.
- All study material supplied to the applicant and all evaluation material supplied to field evaluators will conform to this standard.
- Captains/Supervisors are responsible for assuring that the applicant has successfully completed all components of the Driver/Operator Certification prior to final evaluation at the Public Safety Training Facility.
• If Necessary:
*Retest (Engine Driver/Operator certification/re-certification applicants may
retake any portion of the exam a maximum of two (2) times).
*Retesting will occur no sooner than sixty (60) days after the original
test date.
• If Necessary:
*2nd retest (Engine Driver/Operator certification/re-certification applicants may retake any portion of the exam a maximum of two (2) times).
*Retesting will occur no sooner than thirty (30) days after the first test retest date.
205.08A
3/9
Any code three driving should be in response to a “true emergency”. A “true emergency” is:
A situation in which there is a high probability of death or serious injury to people or significant property loss and the action by an emergency vehicle driver/operator and crew may reduce the seriousness of the situation.
205.08A
6/9
At no time will any fire department emergency vehicle exceed __ MPH above the posted speed limit, or a maximum speed of __ MPH.
10, 65.
205.08A
6/9
When backing, how far back should the backer be?
10 feet.
One person will be positioned at least ten (10) feet from the rear of the apparatus prior to backing. The driver/operator will receive all signals from this person only. The driver/operator will maintain visual contact with the designated backing person. 205.08A
7/9
During backing. The driver/operator will stop the vehicle IMMEDIATELY if:
-Visual contact is lost with the backing person
-The backing person signals “stop” (hand signal, remote warning buzzer, or verbal)
-The Captain says “stop”
205.08A
7/9
_________ present the greatest potential danger to emergency vehicles.
Intersections.
When approaching and crossing an intersection with the right of way, drivers shall not exceed the posted speed limit.
When emergency vehicles must travel in center or oncoming traffic lanes, because all other lanes normally available are blocked, the maximum permissible speed of the apparatus shall be 10 mph under the posted speed limit and a maximum of 20 mph within 100 feet of a four-way intersection.
When emergency vehicles must use center or oncoming traffic lanes to approach controlled intersections, (traffic light or stop sign) they must come to a complete stop before proceeding through the intersection, including occasions when the emergency vehicle has green traffic lights.
When approaching a negative right-of-way intersection (red light, stop sign) the vehicle shall come to a complete stop and may proceed only when the driver can account for all oncoming traffic in all lanes yielding the right-of-way.
205.08
2-3/6
Code 3 response is authorized only in conjunction with emergency incidents. Unnecessary emergency response shall be avoided. In order to avoid any unnecessary emergency response, the following rules shall apply:(read only)
• The first arriving unit will advise additional units to respond Code 2, whenever appropriate or as soon as is feasible when the incident appears to be minor.
• Support apparatus, such as but not limited to, the Rehab Unit, Command Van, Utility Truck & Brush Trucks should NOT respond Code 3 unless specifically requested to do so by Command.
• The Water Tender should NEVER be driven Code 3 under ANY circumstance.
205.08
3/6
Prompt, safe response shall be attained by:
- Leaving the station in a responsive manner:
• quickly mounting apparatus
• all members on board, seated and belts on
• station doors fully open - Driving defensively and professionally at reasonable speeds.
- Knowing where you are going.
- Using warning devices to move around traffic and to request the right-of-way in a safe and predictable manner.
Fast response shall not be attained by:
- Leaving quarters before members have mounted safely and before station doors are fully opened.
- Driving too fast for conditions.
- Driving recklessly or without regard for safety.
- Taking unnecessary chances with negative right-of-way intersections.
- Intimidating or scaring other drivers.
Emergency response criteria
1. Maximum 10 mph over posted speed limit, if conditions warrant.
2. Traveling in center or oncoming traffic lanes,10 mph under the posted speed limit, 20 mph maximum within 100ft of 4-way intersections.
3. Traveling in center or oncoming traffic, complete stop at all traffic lights/stop signs.
4. Posted speed limit when entering intersections with green light.
5. Complete stop at all red lights, stop signs.
205.08
5-6/6
Who has move up responsibilities when its an ARU?
The BC where the ARU is assigned out of.
Move-up responsibilities will lie with the assigned Battalion Chief. The BC will maintain a constant awareness of the scheduled activity in order to move the adaptive response unit into areas of need.
205.09
2/3
During emergency move-ups the Battalion Chief handling the move-ups will move the ARU into areas of need in the same manner other companies move-up. ARUs will go ___ __ _____ en route to the station they will be covering.
Out of Service.
Officers must monitor the radio and use discretion in responding to calls dispatched while their unit is out of service during a move up. Each unit must go available when they arrive in the area of the station to be covered.
The ARU will move up for both scheduled and emergency activity anytime a unit is out of service for an extended period of time of one hour or more. Move-up should be considered for the following situations:
1. All working incidents that will keep a number of companies out of service for an extended period of time.
2. Anytime a company will be out of service for training(excludingcompanytraining) for an extended period of time.
3. Anytime a company will be teaching a school program.
205.09
3/3
What happens if a water tender is requested and the company that houses that unit is not available?
If the company housed with the water tender is not in quarters, Alarm will dispatch the closest available company to pick up the water tender and respond.
A water tender may be special called to any incident where required. Command will specify either a Water Tender with driver only, or a full crew. When a full crew is requested, the assigned company will respond with the water tender plus their regular apparatus, unless otherwise instructed. An engine company can provide support to Water Tender operations during shuttle operations, etc. When a water tender is requested with a driver only, the Company officer is responsible to assign a qualified driver/pump operator.
205.11
2/2
Violent incidents are defines as:
As any type of incident in which Fire Department members may be exposed to harm as a result of a violent or threatening act.
Based on circumstances units may:
1. Stage for PD, with confirmed patient(s) due to event circumstances
2. Respond directly to the PD secured scene after PD has declare the scene safe for Fire to enter, then proceed with caution.
3. Unexpectantly find themselves in imminent peril, then request PD code 3, and restrict any other fire response to affected area until PD has regained control of the area.
205.12
2/4
Imminent peril is defines as:
Any type of situation, which places a Fire Department member in fear for his/her life/limb as a result of an act of another. (Firefighter down, hostage, assault with a deadly weapon, etc.)
205.12
2/4
When the decision to stage is made:(read only)
- Members should consider the hazards at hand. They should stage, level 2 in Quarters if the incident is within two (2) blocks of the station. Otherwise, stage minimum of two (2) blocks from the incident, out of sight of the incident, with at least two means of egress (backing out doesn’t count). Please notify PD, through Fire Dispatch, when you are staging in-quarters. Monitor the radio while in- quarters so you will not need to be re-dispatched. All members need to be in a ready-state and not engaged in any other activities. Do not go available unless confirmed with Fire Dispatch.
- Members should remember that the crowd may be a hazard.
- Units should turn off warning lights when staged and then turn them back on when completing the response to the scene. Turning off warning lights at the scene may reduce crowd attraction to the incident.
If the decision to stage is made, the Company Officer shall notify Alarm that the unit(s) are staged and their location verbally and via CAD. This notification to Alarm is in addition to any other communications to the Police Department that the Company Officer may initiate.
205.12
3/4
If possible: Should a Fire Department member encounter a situation, which places him/her or the company/unit in imminent peril, the following directives should be followed:(read only)
• The member/Company Officer should respond with the unit designation/name, the location, and nature of the emergency, if possible (firefighter down, shots fired, etc.).
• Alarm will immediately respond PD to the location code 3. (If possible, advise Alarm of the location of the threat.)
• No other Fire Department companies/units will be sent to the scene. However, based on the information given, other FD companies/units will be dispatched to a safe staging location, and will wait for PD’s code 4.
• Should the Emergency button on the MCT be used, Alarm will query the unit verbally for a “code 4 check?”. The Company Officer/member must respond as follows: “Unit designation, is code 4, apparatus vehicle number (25_ _)”. Any other statement, or lack of communication, will cause Alarm to assume the unit/member is in imminent peril, and PD will be sent code 3, to the last reported location.
• In situations where the unit/member wants Alarm to monitor their status, (VI, hazardous situations, etc.), the unit/member may request, “code 4 checks” every __ minutes. The member requesting must give their location and his/her city employee ID number to Alarm. Alarm will then start the timer. Alarm will ask verbally for a “code 4 check”, and the member must respond; “unit designation, is code 4, member ID number _ _ _ _ _”). Any other statement, or lack of communication, will cause Alarm to assume the unit/member is in a violent situation, or imminent peril, and PD will be sent code 3, to the last reported location.
205.12
4/4
The Airport Control Towers shall notify Alarm by direct line or 9-1-1 whenever:
- A fire is observed or reported on airport property
- An aircraft accident occurs on or in the immediate vicinity of the airport
- Information is received or observed which indicates that an emergency situation exits which could result in an aircraft accident on or in the immediate vicinity of the airport.
205.13
2/14
Alarm shall alert and dispatch the appropriate units when any of the following airport agencies report that an actual or potential emergency exists:
- The on duty Tower Controller
- The pilot of the aircraft is concerned
- The operator/owner of the aircraft is concerned
- A representative of the airport management
C. Upon arrival, it shall be the responsibility of the responding personnel to ensure that emergency vehicles remain clear of the runway and taxiway, until clearance has been obtained from the control tower by radio or green light gun signal.
D. The Airport director or his/her representative shall suspend operations around the affected airport movement area to all vehicles/aircraft except emergency aircraft movements whenever:
- An aircraft is disabled on or adjacent to a runway(within 100 feet of the runway)
- An emergency landing is in progress and the emergency aircraft is within sight of the Tower Controller
- The Fire Department and/or airport emergency equipment proceeds beyond the terminal ramp area in response to an emergency aircraft or accident
Note: The movement area is defined as runways, taxiways, and other areas of the airport which are used for taxi, takeoff, and landing by aircraft (ramps and parking area are not included).
205.13
2/14
Upon receipt of information that an actual or potential aircraft emergency exists, the control tower will notify Alarm by direct hot line or 9-1-1, stating as much of the following information as is known:(read only)
- Alert type
- Aircraft type
- Nature of the emergency
4.Landing runways, estimated time of arrival, location - Number of souls on board
- Amount of fuel on board
205.13
4/14
The Control Tower uses signals that supplements radios and provides on- site airport communications. The signals are:(read only)
- Flashing red light gun signals: Remain off or proceed off the runway immediately
- Run lights flashing on and off: same as above
- Flashing green light gun signal:
Cleared to move onto, or cross, the runway area
205.13
4/14
Alert I:(read only)
This alert is an unusual condition, advisory only. ARFF units may remain in Station but should be advised by the Control Tower of the unusual, possibly hazardous condition. Examples are: severe weather, crosswinds exceeding 20 knots, headwinds exceeding 30 knots, or diversions of air carrier aircraft (passengers). Actual emergency situations will be upgraded to an Alert II
205.13
7/14
Alert II:(read only)
This alert indicates an aircraft is approaching in major difficulty such as an engine on fire or faulty landing gear. The Tower notifies Fire Alarm who dispatches an ARFF unit, an additional company and notifies the Battalion Chief. Units will position themselves according to flight patterns and pre- determined plans which can be altered due to airport maintenance or construction.
205.13
7/14
Alert III:(read only)
This alert indicates an aircraft has crashed on or off the airport. The Control Tower notifies Alarm who dispatches a Gateway Alert III or a regular Alert III, depending on which airport the incident takes place at. Alarm will advise responding units to proceed directly to the scene of the accident. At PMGA, additional responding units must meet airport operations personnel at a predetermined gate location and wait to be escorted to the scene for on airport incidents, units responding to off airport incidents may proceed directly to the scene.
205.13
7/14
Structural Response inside the airport grounds:(read only)
*Upon receiving notification of a structural fire, at Falcon Field, Alarm will dispatch an ARFF unit, two Engine companies, one Ladder company and a two Battalion Chiefs.
*Structural responses at PMGA will be the same as any other within the City. PMGA ARFF units will respond to airside structural assignments. ARFF units may respond to landside structural assignments at the IC’s discretion.
205.13
7/14
Choosing an appropriate standby position provides the best possible coverage of the potential crash site and improves the response time to the accident scene.
The Standby positions shall:(read only)
- Provide for the safety of fire personnel or apparatus. Positions are to be approximately 400 feet from the edge of the runway for large aircraft and approximately 300 feet for smaller aircraft. Some emergencies will dictate a greater separation or relocation of the apparatus to the opposite side of the runway, i.e., control problems, blown tires, landing gear malfunctions, cocked nose wheels, etc.
- Provide for normal aircraft and vehicular ground traffic. Do not block taxiway or runway entries or exits. To clear the normal ground traffic area during standby time, the apparatus will stage at least 400 feet away from the runway. If desirable, the apparatus may move closer when the aircraft is on final approach.
- Provide for unrestricted visibility of the runway’s approach end.
Due to the length of Williams Gateway Airport runways, the normal standby position will be on taxiway Kilo, holding short of the inside runway (RWY 12R/30L). Additional units responding to Williams Gateway Airport will be directed to an appropriate gate standby position. When choosing locations for standby positions, several elements are to be considered. a. Type of aircraft b. Runway and length to be used c. Nature of the Emergency 1) Engine out (fire or mechanical) 2) Fire or fire Warning 3) Landing gear warning* 4) Hydraulic failure 5) Blown tire(s) or cocked nose gear* 6) Bomb or explosive threat d. Civilian or military aircraft * These emergencies may require a position further back from the runway. 205.13 9/14
Advantages for fire apparatus standby positions are:
- Equipment will be at or near the normal turn-off or stopping point for the type of aircraft. Firefighting or any other emergency service can be initiated immediately.
- In the event the aircraft does crash and slide short of the standby positions, the equipment would have an unobstructed approach to the downed passengers, debris, spilled fuel, and smoke – in the event of fire. The approach would be made from an upwind or crosswind direction, rather than from downwind.
F. For the safety of fire apparatus, the aircraft with an emergency, and other landing traffic – apparatus should not enter on the runway, unless the aircraft stops on the runway or becomes disabled on the runway. Runways at Falcon Field have taxiways that run the full length of the runways; they may be used to follow the aircraft.
Williams Gateway has a partial parallel taxiway on the southwest side of the 30L/12R runway with interconnecting perpendicular taxiways to the other runways, which can be used for standby positions or to access an incident, as needed.
205.13
10/14
Due to the suction created by large jet engines, operational personnel should not approach the front of engine. Normally, personnel will be safe if they stay at least __ ___ away from the front of the engine.
30 feet.
Jet engine exhaust is super heated and may approach velocities of 300 MPH.
205.13
11/14
When responding to a hot brake incident or wheel fire, approach the wheel with extreme caution from the ___ __ ____ direction, NEVER from the side in line with the axle.
Front or back.
205.13
11/14
The first unit arriving on the scene, when three or more vehicles are responding(to a accident on the freeway), will establish Command and give an initial report. The initial report should include:(read only)
- Traffic Conditions
a. Stopped b. One lane open c. All lanes open - Fire/No Fire (smoke showing, working fire, fully involved)
- Lane(s) occupied by accident vehicle(s)
A follow-up report - Injuries/no injuries
- Extrication needed
- Evacuation
- Hazardous materials spill
- Call for necessary help and/or additional alarm
205.15
6/8
On major events on the highway a single “Unified Command” post will be established. Key agencies at this Command Post will be:
Key agencies at this Command Post will be the fire department, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS), the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), and if freeway traffic is being diverted to city streets, the appropriate city police will need to be party to the Command Post operation.
When the fire department is first to arrive, the Incident Commander must announce the command vehicles identity (i.e. E-L214, Battalion 203) and the vehicle’s location (i.e. 50 feet east of the accident). Dispatch will relay the location to DPS. Dispatch must be advised of any change of Command Post locations.
205.15
7/8
Response to Power Lines/Energized Electrical Equipment.
Key points.(Read only)
- Downed lines must always be considered energized with potentially lethal current.
- Lines can reset and become “hot” or “energized” again by manual operation of a switch, by automatic re-closing methods (either method from short or long distances away), by induction where a de-energized line can become hot if it’s near an energized line, or through back feed conditions.
- Do not use TICs to determine if a downed line has power.
- Power line tends to have “Reel Memory” and may curl back or roll on itself when down.
- Use caution when spraying water on or around energized electrical equipment. Hose streams conduct current! Never spray directly into the power lines. Use a fog spray at the base of the pole. Your primary responsibility is to protect the surrounding area. Short bursts of water are preferred methods to avoid being grounded. Never spray water onto electrical equipment until a utility rep has confirmed that the equipment is de-energized or “dead.”
• Electrical equipment is classified as:
• Energized
• De-energized (cannot be 100% guaranteed)
• Dead (confirmed by utility representatives after grounding the lines(s).
• PCB hazards: Smoke potentially fatal; avoid and contain pools of oil around transformers.
• Poor soil resistance in the desert southwest may not provide enough of a ground to trip a circuit even when a conductor is laying on it.
• You cannot tell the voltage of a power line by the size of the conductor. Most overhead conductors are not insulated.
• Voltage can travel through both dry and especially wet ground for considerable distances.
• Pad-mounted and overhead transformers can explode.
• Until grounded, equipment can contain electric potential, which can cause severe injury or death.
• Electricity can flow through the ground or other conductive objects, (fences) to point far from the scene.
205.20
3/4
RESPONSE TO POWER LINES DOWN:(read only)
• Request utility company to respond.
• Consider all down wires as “energized.”
• Place apparatus away from “down lines and power poles” and out from under involved overhead lines that could fail and fall onto equipment or personnel.
• Secure the area/deny entry.
• Create limited access zone with “Do Not Cross-Dangerous” tape
• Periods of high activity; company officer may choose to leave one (1) crew member on-scene with a radio to wait for utility company.
• In the event of multiple lines/poles down over a large area, call additional resources.
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Down Power Lines and Vehicles:(read only)
• Request utility company to respond.
• Do not touch vehicle
• Have occupants remain inside the vehicle
• Place apparatus a safe distance away from down lines.
• If occupants must leave the vehicle (fire or other threat to life) instruct them to open the door, not step-out! They should jump free of the vehicle without touching vehicle and ground at the same time; they should walk away from the vehicle with very small steps.
• Create limited access zone with “Do Not Cross-Dangerous” tape
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Sub station, transformer, electrical vault and manhole fire:(read only)
• Request utility company to respond.
• Clear the area.
• Be aware of explosion potential.
• Place apparatus in a safe location away from overhead power lines.
• Protect exposures.
• Create limited access zone with “Do Not Cross-Dangerous” tape
• Do not make entry until the utility representative has verified that the above electrical
equipment has been de-energized. Use Lock Out Tag Out protocols. The utility representative may have to make entry to uninvolved sections to safely de-energize the equipment.
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RESPONSE TO POWER POLE FIRES:(read only)
• Request utility company to respond.
• Consider all wires and poles as “energized.”
• Place apparatus away from “down lines and power poles” and out from under
involved overhead lines that could fail and fall onto equipment or personnel.
• Secure the area/deny entry.
• Create limited access zone with “Do Not Cross-Dangerous” tape
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Under the direction of the Special Operations Captain, the ____ ____ _____ _____ will be responsible for the Bike Team budget, supplies, equipment acquisition, and establishing training needs and policy development.
Bike Team Action Group.
MFMD Resource is designated as the operations center of the Bike Team. The bicycles are kept in trailers at MFMD Resource.
Under the supervision of the Special Operations Captain, bike team members are responsible for the maintenance of the bicycles. Any damaged or worn equipment will be reported. Members will do necessary repair and/or maintenance, unless repairs and/or maintenance require professional attention.
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To provide scene security. What are somethings that can be done on scene?
• String fire line tape to provide an established barrier between firefighters and the crowd. Fire line tape is a good divider. It provides a control line for PD to enforce. The tape is generally received well by citizens as needed by emergency personnel to provide control of an incident. Fire line tape should also be considered to divide large crowds and allow police to maintain control.
• Call the Police to secure traffic and crowds. This is the primary responsibility of police at the scene of a fire department emergency.
When police arrive, a fire department member should establish liaison with the on-scene ranking police officer. Explain to them what is needed to control the scene; more officers should be called if necessary.
• Provide for lighting when indicated. All emergency responders will be able to see more of the scene when good lighting is provided.
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When responding to a violent scene. What should the company look for?(read only)
- PD on the scene.
- Nature of the call.
- Type of injuries.
- Drugs/alcohol/altered level of consciousness.
- Is the fight still in progress?
- How many units responding (establish staging).
- Is the person still on the scene that caused the injuries?
- How many people are involved?
Size-up starts as soon as you receive the call.
Some dangers signs: 1. Antagonism towards us. 2. Verbal abuse. 3. Lack of cooperation. 4. Even as passive and cooperative they may still be a threat. 206.01 4/6
It will be the responsibility of the Company Officer to determine the experience level of all fire fighters assigned to his/her company through the following methods:
-Interview: Interview the firefighter to determine time assigned to firefighting duties, previous assignments, type and amount of prior experience.
-Evaluate: Evaluate the firefighters proficiency in hose lays, SCBA, ladder, evolutions, etc. Determine the firefighter’s knowledge of firefighting and safety procedures. Interview previous Company Officers on the firefighter’s past performance.
-Training: Provide frequent and appropriate training to improve skill levels and maintain proficiency.
-Follow up: Provide follow-up evaluation and training. Evaluate the firefighter’s performance at each incident. Interview other firefighters who worked with the firefighter.
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Direct supervision will be required at the moment the firefighter enters an area that exposes the (less experienced)firefighter to potential injury or death. Examples include:
A. Entering a building involved with smoke or fire.
B. Approaching a potential collapse area.
C. Potential explosion or flash fire.
D. Approaching a hazardous materials incident.
E. Entering an area where hazard line tape is present.
F. Any other area that could cause injury or death to the firefighter.
G. Providing direct patient care on EMS incidents.
The fact that a firefighter meets the time in assignment criteria to be an experienced firefighter does not relieve the supervisor of his/her responsibilities. All personnel at an incident will be supervised by and accountable to a Company Officer or Command Officer.
The experienced firefighter, however, may be permitted, under appropriate and safe circumstances, to function at an incident without direct supervision of a Company Officer.
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All members should consult a MFD _____ _____ _______ for help in establishing a weightlifting program that would be beneficial for firefighter duties.
Certified Fitness Coordinator (CFC)
One of the main objectives of the physical fitness program is to lessen the frequency and severity of employee injuries by increasing the muscular stress and physical stamina of the body. To help fulfill this objective, personnel are permitted (at the proper times) to participate in non-contact sports, work-hardening, and weightlifting.
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