Company Operations (EOM 401, 403, 403.02) Flashcards
What units respond directly into the scene of a structure fire?
EOM 401.00–Initial Response Apparatus Placement
–1st in Engine
–Truck
–BC
**Where do all other units of the 1st alarm respond to a structure fire?
EOM 401.00–Initial Response Apparatus Placement
**–Primary-Staging
–Approximately 1 block from the incident
–position so that tactical options such as access, direction of travel, and water supply are considered
What does the RA do if they are 1st on scene?
EOM 401.00–Initial Response Apparatus Placement
–Give ROC
–Do not assume Fast Attack/Command mode
–Can perform priority tasks–Rescue, Utilities, or Evacuation
–Position the unit to not obstruct access to other suppression resources
Truck consideration for positioning at scene of a structure fire
EOM 401.00–Initial Response Apparatus Placement
–Rescue
–Aerial operations
–Other truck company functions
–May not be at the front of the building due to access, building construction, and fire conditions
Fire Engine placement at EMS scene
EOM 401.00–Initial Response Apparatus Placement
–Park in a manner that allows for the ambulance to easily access
and load the patient
Fire Engine placement at Rescue incident
EOM 401.00–Initial Response Apparatus Placement
–Leave room for Truck Company
Fire Engine placement at Freeway accidents
EOM 401.00–Initial Response Apparatus Placement
–Park in a manner that provides for overall scene safety
–Ambulances shall move inside the barrier provided by fire apparatus
What to do if responding to an In-Zone Immediate need strike team
EOM 403.00–Mutual Aid and Auto AidResponse Criteria
–should respond directly to the Incident Staging unless STEN has units respond directly to the scene
–check in with IC or Ops and be ready to go to work
–Relay assignment to STEN
How is the STEN/TFLD assigned for In Zone Immediate Need
EOM 403.00–Mutual Aid and Auto AidResponse Criteria
–closest Chief geographically located to the incident or event on the STEN/TFLD rotation schedule regardless of their status as primary or secondary
3 ways an IC can order resources for a Veg fire
EOM 403.00–Mutual Aid and Auto AidResponse Criteria
–Request a specific number and kind and type of apparatus
–Strike teams
–Task Force
What occurs when ordering Strike Teams In-Zone Immediate Need
EOM 403.00–Mutual Aid and Auto AidResponse Criteria
–Must specify # of strike teams and kind and type
–CAD will select closest 5 engines of kind and type up to agency draw down
–CAD pulls closest 10 engines and picks the closest 5
–Units have 5 minutes to respond or will be replaced
–OES is generally not considered, but can occasionally based off draw down levels
What to do if responding to an In-County Immediate need strike team
EOM 403.00–Mutual Aid and Auto AidResponse Criteria
–should respond directly to the Incident Staging unless STEN has units respond directly to the scene
–check in with IC or Ops and be ready to go to work
–Relay assignment to STEN
How are Strike Teams chosen for Out-Of-County Immediate Need
EOM 403.00–Mutual Aid and Auto AidResponse Criteria
–Out of county immediate need strike team responses are based upon and filled using a 30- minute driving radius
–Resources must be able to reach the incident within 30 minutes from time of dispatch
How are Planned Need assignments filled
EOM 403.00–Mutual Aid and Auto AidResponse Criteria
― The primary STEN/TFLD will be first assigned regardless of travel distance
–The Comm Center will select units from the “Out of Zone/County Planned Need” list
Strike Team Rendezvous Location
NORTH ON I-5
EOM 403.00–Mutual Aid and Auto AidResponse Criteria
Cristianitos Road and I-5
Strike Team Rendezvous Location
NORTH ON I-15
EOM 403.00–Mutual Aid and Auto AidResponse Criteria
I-15 and Hwy 76 (Park-N-Ride)
Strike Team Rendezvous Location
EAST ON HWY-78
EOM 403.00–Mutual Aid and Auto AidResponse Criteria
17001 San Pasqual Valley Road (San Pasqual Academy)
Strike Team Rendezvous Location
SOUTH ON I-5
EOM 403.00–Mutual Aid and Auto AidResponse Criteria
12971 Sorrento Valley Rd (Park-N-Ride)
Strike Team Rendezvous Location
SOUTH ON I-15
EOM 403.00–Mutual Aid and Auto AidResponse Criteria
16881 West Bernardo Drive (RB Transit Center)
Strike Team Rendezvous Location
EAST ON HWY-76
EOM 403.00–Mutual Aid and Auto AidResponse Criteria
16971 SR 76 (CAL Fire Station 70-Rincon Station)
Planned Need travel consideration
EOM 403.04
–Effort should be made to avoid travel between 2200 and 0500, but should not preclude deployment response necessary to accomplish critical suppression objectives or critical FF or public safety issues.
–Duty Chief will need to approve travel during these hours
–For a reporting time for the next op period and a response time greater than four hours, consider a rendezvous time after 0800
–No driver will drive more than 10 hours (behind the wheel) within any duty day
Personnel considerations for Strike Teams
EOM 403.00–Mutual Aid and Auto AidResponse Criteria
–Captains must ensure a minimum of 3 personnel
–4 personnel are highly encouraged and are reimbursable on CFAA incidents.
–Change of personnel after a dispatch is not acceptable
–Personnel assigned to mutual aid should plan on a minimum 5 days
–Personnel assigned to a Strike Team or Task Force may be committed for up to 14 days,
plus 2 travel days, without relief
**Information needed when responding on a Strike Team
EOM 403.00–Mutual Aid and Auto AidResponse Criteria
** Incident type and name/designation
Location (map coordinates)
Travel instructions
Incident Check-In location/Staging Area
Reporting Time
** Strike team number and leader
Other units assigned to the Strike Team/Task Force
Immediate or planned response
Communication instructions
** Order and Request number
**NOT STL and the Cell Phone Number
Captains ability to refuse requests
EOM 403.00–Mutual Aid and Auto AidResponse Criteria
Company Officers have the discretion to use sound judgment and refuse Mutual or Automatic Aid requests when deemed to be in the best interest of their agency, but this must be followed up with notification to their Battalion Chief/Duty Chief
Strike Team responsibilities
EOM 403.02 Strike Team Members
Ensure the safety and readiness of all personnel
Report to rendezvous/staging
Participate in briefings
Discuss tactical and safety considerations
Maintain professional behavior and appearance
Badged uniform shirts are required
Pre-Incident Checklist
EOM 403.02 Strike Team Members
Field Operations Guide (FOG)
NWCG IRPG
ICS forms (Minimum of ICS 214, ICS 225, OES F-42)
Strike Team Apparatus Inventory
Strike Team identification cards and/or white shoe polish
Personal items to support deployment for a minimum of five days (clothing, medications,
tent, sleeping bag, etc.).
Strike Team Rendezvous info
EOM 403.02 Strike Team Members
Complete Strike Team Apparatus Inventory Records
–Signed Code of Conduct forms
Discuss deployment information
Discuss travel and comms plan
Ensure apparatus and personnel are ready for response including all PPE
Discuss the expectations of personnel
Begin ICS 214 (unit log)
Where can the Strike Team
Check-In
EOM 403.02 Strike Team Members
Staging
Division/Group Supervisor
Base
Camp
Helispot
ICP (Resources Unit)
Required uniform while in public or fire camp
EOM 403.02 Strike Team Members
All crews shall wear their department issued,
badged uniform shirt
3 Assignment statuses while on a strike team
EOM 403.02 Strike Team Members
–Assigned
–Available
–Out-of-Service
Assigned
EOM 403.02 Strike Team Members
–Report to your designated Division/Group Sup
–Attend briefing with STEN and brief your engine company
–Communicate with crew: incident objectives, assignment, safety information and hazards, comm plan, travel plan, weather forecast, expected fire behavior
–Communicate the following with the STEN: position, progress, needs, hazards, field observations, coordination with adjacent resources
–Complete an ICS 214 for each operational period
Available
EOM 403.02 Strike Team Members
–crews must stay together, assembled and be ready to respond within three minutes
–Strike Team are to remain in the immediate vicinity of each other at all times
Out-of-Service
EOM 403.02 Strike Team Members
–can be out of service due to mechanical breakdown or during rest periods
–personnel who are off shift remain on duty and are subject to their Department’s rules and regulations as well as the North Zone Strike Team Code of Conduct
When going off shift:
EOM 403.02 Strike Team Members
–Fuel tanks and fill with water
–Any repairs through Ground Support
–Medical needs through Medical Unit
–Lost/Damaged Equipment, fill out 213-General message and get signed by Div
