Department SOGs

Question 1

Fire apparatus may travel _____ over posted speed limit to a max of _____ mph

Answer 1

10 mph, 50 mph

Question 2

When no speed limit is posted, max speed of ____ mph

Answer 2

35

Question 3

Snow Chains are limited to _____ mph

Answer 3

30

Question 4

What does RECEO stand for?

Answer 4

R – Rescue
E – Exposure Protection
C – Confinement
E – Extinguishment
O – Overhaul

Question 5

How long is the collapse zone?

Answer 5

1.5 times the building height

Question 6

Spills of petroleum products of ____ gal or less, and low volume natural gas leaks in open areas can be handled by 1 Engine up to a Triple Local

Answer 6

20 gallons

Question 7

Personal Accountability Color Codes

Answer 7

White – Officers & PIO
Yellow – FF
Orange – EMS
Blue – Fire Inspector
Red – Other members of the Department or as directed by the Fire Chief

Question 8

UDC Card colors

Answer 8

Red – Engine
Green – Truck
Black – Squad
Orange – EMS Units
Gold – Chief Vehicle, EMS Supervisor, Haz Mat, Fire Boat, Air Unit & others

Question 9

Unit accountability is required within _____ of the arrival of first company

Answer 9

10 minutes

Question 10

OUC will announce when the ______ duration of incident has been reached, & every
subsequent ______ interval

Answer 10

10 minute, 10 minute

Question 11

IC will conduct a Formal Roll Call when

Answer 11

Changing from offensive to defensive operations
Event that could jeopardize companies access prior to returning Units

Question 12

Formal “Roll Call” will be conducted at _____ interval and each subsequent ______

Answer 12

20 minute, 20 minutes