Engaging Pump Flashcards
While engaging the pump how long should you wait before engaging transmission to ensure pump gears have time to travel and fully engage.
4 seconds.
What are two additional options for cooling the pump?
Cracking a discharge not in use or placing transmission in neutral if no lines are operational.
This allows a pump discharge pressure to be maintained.
Pressure mode
This allows the engine to maintain a desire to speed.
Rpm mode
When the nozzle fire fighter indicates they are ready for water the pump operator should:
- Acknowledge request for water.
- Ensure all hose lines are free and clear of the bed section of the apparatus.
- Confirm which hose line is to be charged.
- Lock discharge handle by rotating 90°.
- AdVance throttle to desired setting.
- No pressure in intake gauge.
Total pressure will be set to that at the highest operating line and all other lower pressure lines will be needed to be:
Gated down
True or false: Use the line gauge associated with the specific discharge and used to determine the pressure in a hose line. The large pump pressure gauge can be used as a back up in event of a line gauge failure because the difference between the two gauges are minimal.
True
Akron turbo jet nozzle operates at?
100psi
Metro 1 nozzle operators at?
50 psi to deliver 160 gpm
Elkhart phantom fog nozzle Are manufactured as a 75psi standard nozzle, but per IMFD Operations are generally operated at 50 psi. This fog nozzle must remain set at 200 GPM to provide 160 GPM at 50 psi NP
True
During foam operations the convenience of a single foam tank allows for a sustained attack of _____ minutes at 125 GPM at 3% concentration, with a continuous water supply
8 min
During foam operations fire attacks using Tank water are limited to ____minutes at 125 GPM’s at our Default 3% concentration
6 min
Our foam operation standards states-foam attacks will be 125 GPM 2 1/2 inch inductor with reducer using a 13/4in line, Akron nozzle set at 125 GPM, and foam cone attached
True
During foam operations advise command when there is approximately one minute of foam remaining( One minute after _____foam tank level indicator light shut off)
1/4
What are some tips for a good quality foam:
Select the proper percentage
Keep foam line simple do not use two different hose sizes split by a wye.
Nozzle GPM must match the eductor GPM.
Keep the foam bucket less than 6 inches below the eductor.
Always flush hose, the eductors and nozzles for a few minutes with clean water when finished flowing foam.
 do not exceed the hose test pressure when pumping foam.(250psi)
Gravity foam system check:
The weekly check which is on Saturdays foam system check will consist of opening the air operated foam tank valve while watching it fully open and close. The arm on the valve should be moved at least 90° degrees.
During fire department connections the building fire pump should shut down automatically when the apparatus pump pressure exceed _____ psi and resume if this pressure decreases.
100 psi
In residential sprinkler systems the single intakes found on resident a sprinkler systems are designed to operate at ____to ____psi in the same steps can be followed for the FTC connections, except there were only be a single connection for the sprinkler.
60-75 psi
SOG 1.2.10 response time benchmark goals: NFPA_____ Standards that set forth comprehensive minimum criteria to ensure a safe and effective fire and emergency medical response.
1710
SOG 1.2.10 response time benchmark goals: what is the definition of turnout time?
The time interval that begins with the unit is dispatch and ends at the beginning point of travel time.
SOG 1.2.10 response time benchmark goals, what is the definition of travel time?
The timing of all that begins with a unit is in route to the emergency Incident and ends when the unit arrived at the scene.
SOG 1.2.10 response time benchmark goals, what is the definition of total response time.
For district purposes this is the time interval from unit being dispatched to when the units are on scene.
SOG 1.2.10 respond time benchmark goals, what are the turn out time organizational goals.
80 seconds for fire and special operations
60 seconds for EMS response
SOG 1.2.10 response time benchmark goals, what is a travel time organizational goals.
240 (4min) seconds for the first arriving unit for fire and EMS incidents
480 seconds or 8minutes for the arrival of an initial fall alarm assignment for fire calls.
SOG 1.2.10 response time benchmark goals what is the total response time organizational goals.
300 seconds or 5minutes total response time to EMS calls
320 seconds total response time for first unit arrive on fire related incidents
560 seconds total(5min20sec) response time for the arrival of remainder of initial full alarm assignment for fire calls.
SOG 1.2.11 district coverage states the purpose of this SOG is to provide standardization of district coverage in support of current NF PA 1710 response standard as referenced in section 1.1.10 of this document
True
SOG 1.2.11 district coverage this SOG applies to all operational personnel, with primary management by battalion chiefs and joint support of efforts by all company officers and acting officers Alike. What are the known factors that influence our ability to maintain adequate coverage of the district:
Simultaneous unit incident response Training or classes Special events Marine response Other special team response such as hazmat TRT, USAR Strike team or task force deployment Mutual automatic aid response Neighboring district coverage request Multi company meeting Radio monitoring
SOG 1.2.11 District coverage. The two prominent considerations in support of district coverage are zones of higher call volume such as zone _____and travel distance for zone ____
73
72
SOG 1.2.11 District coverage. Coverage minimums. The minimum acceptable coverage is ___ engine or ladder at Station 72, 73, 74 during a working structure fire.
1 engine
SOG 1.2.11 district coverage then I’m coverage otherwise 15 which is _____72,____73,_____74
5
SOG 3.2.2.1 residential structure fires 1 to 3 units. 3.1 tactical priority state:
Fire attack/door control Search or victim removal Ventilation Water supply may include booster back up Second line RIT/RIC
SOG 3.2.2.1 residential structure fire 1 to 3 units. A full first alarm or include:
4 engines, 1 ladder, 1 chief officer, 1 medic unit, and 1 EMS DO. In addition I am FD or usually have at least 1, and likely 2 rescue trucks respond with the first alarm.
SOG 3.2.2.1 residential structure fire 1 to 3 units 1st due attack:
On scene report, establish command, and determine operational mode
Conduct 360
Deployment and advancement of attack line
Forcible entry as needed
Attack main body of fire
Search of immediate fire area
Check for extension
Call for ventilation
Call for assistance if needed with attack line(Leave appropriate space for truck placement)
SOG 3.2.2.1 residential structure fire 1 to 3 units: 2nd due(first due truck functions):
Officer/fire fighter inside team
-forcible entry
-primary search
Engineer
-set up for booster back up, then become outside vent
-OV alone or with fire fighter outside team.Which include locate fire room and prepare to open/take window if appropriate and or directed. Set up PPV. Ladder second floor if applicable.
SOG 3.2.2.1 residential structure fire 1 to 3 units: 1st due rescue:
Assist with attack line if needed
Truck company functions such as search, ventilation, forcible entry.
SOG 3.2.2.1 residential structure fire 1 to 3 units: 3rd due(unless truck company):
Establish continue water supply if not completed-If third due is a ladder and no others on scene, consider switching water supply with an engine.
2ndAttack or backup line.
SOG 3.2.2.1 residential structure fire 1 to 3 units: 4th due:
Ventilation if not completed
Fill unmet tactical priorities
Consider secondary search
SOG 3.2.2.1 residential structure fire 1 to 3 units: 5th due
RIT/RIC
- 360 and secure utilities
- deploy ladders for egress
SOG 3.2.2.1 residential structure fire 1-3 units: 2nd due rescue
Report to command
Fill unmet tactical priorities
SOG 3.2.2.1 residential structure fire 1-3units: Battalion chief
Assume incident command position
Utilize the Internet management system
SOG 3.2.2.1 residential structure fire 1 to 3 units: 2nd Battalion chief or staff chief
Report to Command post
Safety officer
Bring PPE to command post for possible deployment to division/group/branch
Coordinate Decon and rehab operations
SOG 3.2.2.1 residential structure fire 1-3 units: considerations:
Room should be left on the alpha side of the structure for ladder/truck placement
Apparatus providing booster back up should consider pulling past the 1st due engine to leave room for the latter
If 3rd due is a truck/ladder and no other ladders are on scene, consider switching water supply
If water supply is within 100 feet of the 1st due apparatus, it is expected that 1st due will be able to secure its own water supply
SOG 3.2.2.1 residential structure for 1-3 units: A second alarm consist of:
2 engines
1 latter truck
1 chief officer
1 medic unit
SOG 3.2.2.1 residential structure fire 1-3 units: 2nd alarm considerations:
Long distance for water supply
Confirm victims
Building hazard such as hurricane shutters or bars
Fire is not able to be controlled with one hose line
SOG 3.2.2.2 multi family residential 4 or more units: this consist of apartments, townhouses, condominiums, and other tenement properties. Scope:
It should additionally be noted that he multi floor building exterior hallways may be considered a multi family structure for tactical and strategic purposes even if it has a standby pipe system in the stairwell.
SOG 3.2.2.2 multi family residential four or more units: Tactical priorities
Fire attack/door control Search or victim removal Ventilation Water supply 2nd line/check extension Evacuation RIT/RIC Ladder building
SOG 3.2.2.2 multi family residential fire 4 or more units:1st due(attack) Operations
On scene report, establish command, and determine operational mode Conduct a 360 within reason Deploy advance of attack line Forcible entry as needed Attack main body fire Search of immediate fire area Check for extension Call for ventilation Call for assistance if needed with attack line
SOG 3.2.2.2 multi family residential structure fire 4 or more units: 2nd due ops( 1st due truck functions).
Officer/fire fighter inside team
-forcible entry
-primary search
Engineer
-set up for booster back up, then become outside vent
-outside vent alone or with fire fighter outside team
-locate fire room and prepare to open/take window if appropriate in or directed
-set up for PPV
Ladder second floor
SOG 3.2.2.2 multi family residential structure fire: 3rd due( or second engine):
Establish continuous water supply
Violation if not accomplished
Check for extension, evacuate adjacent units
SOG 3.2.2.2 multi family residential structure fire: 1st due rescue
Assist with attack line if needed
Truck company functions such as ventilation, search, forcible entry
SOG 3.2.2.2 multi family residential structure fire: 4 th due
2nd attack or back up line
Fill tactical priorities
SOG 3.2.2.2 multi family residential structure fire: 5th due
RIT/RIC
- 360 and secure utilities
- deploy ladders for secondary means of egress
-Fill unmet tactical priorities
-If 5th due he’s not used for RIT/RIC, IC should request additional resources
SOG 3.2.2.2 multi family residential structure fire: 2nd rescue 
Report to command
Fill unmet time to go priorities
Consider secondary search
SOG 3.2.2.2 multi family residential structure fire: Battalion chief
Assume incident command position
Utilize the Internet management system
SOG 3.2.2.2 multi family residential structure fire: 2nd Battalion chief or staff chief
Report to command post
Safety officer
Ring PPE to command post for possible deployment to division/group/branch
Coordinate Decon and rehab operations
SOG 3.2.2.2 multi family residential structure fire: Considerations
Room should be left on the outside of the structure for the latter truck placement
The apparatus providing booster back up should consider pulling past the first due engine to leave room for the latter
If third do is a truck/ladder and no other ladders are on scene, consider switching water supply
If the water supply is within 100 feet of the first to grab bread as it is expected that first dude will be able to secure it’s on water supply
SOG 3.2.2.3 commercial structure fire: This purpose of this SOG a big box is considered a building similar to structures like Target, Walmart, Publix Lowe’s and Home Depot.
Tactical priorities:
Fire attack Water supply Search and victim removal Supplement fire suppression system Evacuation  ventilation 2nd line RIT/RIC
SOG 3.2.2.3 commercial structure fire: 1st due( investigate):
On scene report, establish command, and determined operational mode Consider additional alarms Locate main body of fire Supply FDC if it is not in the vicinity Initiate fire attack if feasible
SOG 3.2.2.3 commercial structure fire: 2nd due: 
Stage on Charlie side if possible until report is given on the fire location by 1st due.
Initiate fire attack from closest access location.
Search immediate area
Call for needed resources
Engineer establish continuous water supply if hydrant proximity is close
SOG 3.2.2.3 commercial structure fire: 3rd due.( engine)
Establish continuous water supply for fire attack Apparatus
supply FDC if attack Apparatus has its own water supply established
2nd attack or a back up line
SOG 3.2.2.3 commercial structure fire: 1st due rescue:
Evacuation of adjacent units
Focused area search
SOG 3.2.2.3 commercial structure fire: 4th due( truck)
Anticipate need for elevated master streams
Position truck for assessment of roof conditions
Prepare for roof operations if needed
SOG 3.2.2.3 commercial structure fire: 5th due
RIT/RIC 
360 within reason and secure utilities
Deploy ladders for secondary means of egress
Fill unmet tactical priorities
SOG 3.2.2.3 commercial structure fire: 2nd due rescue:
Report to command
Fill unmet tactical priorities
SOG 3.2.2.3 commercial structure fire: Battalion chief and second battalion chief or staff chief: 
Same throughout SOG
SOG 3.2.2.3a Commercial structure fire: tactical strategies: 
Interior/exterior size up assessment Supplement fire suppression system Assess life safety and evacuation Determine fire location Extension considerations/prevention Confinement and extinguishment of fire Ventilation
SOG 3.2.2.3a commercial structure fire: tactical priorities:
Fire and it’s byproducts threaten life and property. The tactical priorities of fire control, search and rescue, and ventilation serve to control the incident.
SOG 3.2.2.3 commercial structure fire: what does B-SAHF stand for?
Building factors- smoke, air flow path, heat, and flame
SOG 3.2.2.3a commercial structure fire: Life safety/evacuation:
Number of citizens missing or trapped
Known location geographically in the “big box”
Location of fire and or fire conditions in relation to those trapped
Are occupants in distress or trapped
Any methods to communicate with those trapped
SOG 3.2.2.3a commercial structure fire: A big box is a large building with non-compartmented space(s) Routinely ______ft.² or large an area. Most are a _________shape building with a single floor built on a concrete slab
40,000
Rectangular
SOG 3.2.2.3a commercial structure fire: Most big box buildings have ____roof and ceiling trusses made of _____. The walls are _____block sometimes tilt slab construction.
Flat roofs
Steel
Concrete
SOG 3.2.2.3a commercial structure fire: If an interior a tag is to be mounted, it needs to be very well coordinated with ventilation efforts and be established with large caliber fire streams. The incident commander should consider a substantial direct fire attacked with coordinated ventilation( ___________fans)as the best method of protecting trapped citizens
Tandem fans
SOG 3.2.2.3 a commercial structure fire: in appropriate sized equipped RIT TEAM Should be established prior to interior Operations this resource should be established for each crew entry point
Fact
SOG 3.2.2.3a commercial structure fire: beware a big box with tilt slab constructed walls. These walls can fall _______if the roof loses stability
Outward
SOG 3.2.2.3a commercial structure fire: Find involve parts of the structure separated by firewall. Exposure protection in this instance would consist of closing fire doors, exposure lines operating from a safe area in the uninvolved part of the structure in aggressive ventilation tactics.
Internal exposures
SOG 3.2.2.3a commercial structure fire: Uninvolved buildings which are not connected to the involve structure. Large diameter streams, enter operations in the exposed building and roof operations on the exposed building are suitable exposure protection operations.
External exposures
SOG 3.2.2.3a commercial structure fire: fire fighter safety: all interior personnel should remain on a hose line and as a last resort, a rescue tag line coming off a hose line and utilizing bail out bag can be used by cruise conducting a focused rescue attempt.
Fact
SOG 3.2.2.3a commercial structure fire: fire fighter safety: Due to the inherent dangers of penetrating long distances in a big box on fire, interior hose line stretches should be limited to______ feet past the entry point. The aatck crew should enter the closest entrance to the fire
150 ft
SOG 3.2.2.3a commercial structure fire: Utilities: unless fire is of electrical nature, only secure ___service and _____ . Losing light in a big box generally complicates internal operations.
Gas
HVAC
SOG 3.2.2.3a commercial structure fire: Big box “watch out” situations
Indication of fire and any truss roof system
Any interior recon with out for PPE in charge hose line
Interior crews with heat or smoke conditions getting worse
Any interior operation off a hose line
Any operation deeper than 150 feet in the building
Any fire fighter on the interior continuing to work past half their air supply
Fire and heavy heat smoke above interior crews
Crews operating on a roof with active fire in the interior
Operating hose line to tilt slab construction
Horizontal ventilation with an unchecked fire and interior crews
SOG 3.2.2.5 mid or high rise structure fire: what is classified as a high or mid rise?
Any structure that is 5 or more floors above grade, with enclose stairwells and hallways.
SOG 3.2.2.5 high or mid rise structure fires: Tactical priorities
Confirmation of fire location Fire attack Search Water supply/supplement fire suppression system Evacuation Check for extension Lobby control and systems RIT/RIC PPV coordination
SOG 3.2.2.5 mid high rise structure fires: 1st Due engine.
On scene report, consider additional alarms
Entire crew will compose 1st attack team
-locate fire and begin fire attack
Leave appropriate space for truck placement
SOG 3.2.2.5 mid or high rise structure fire: 2nd due engine:
2nd attack team Search immediate fire area Engineer: -Supply FDC suppression system -water supply if hydrant is in close vicinity
SOG 3.2.2.5 mid or higher rise structure fire: 3rd due:
Ensure continuous water supply
Supply FDC or suppression system if not done yet.
Officer to establish lobby control/systems and accountability
Coordinate EVAC(2nd due rescue to assist) 
SOG 3.2.2.5 mid or high rise structure fire: 1st due rescue:
Join attack team 1
SOG 3.2.2.5 mid or high-rise structure fire: 1st due truck(truck functions)
Position truck for Aerial Operations
Primary search
Additional recon
SOG 3.2.2.5 mid or higher risestructure fire: 4th due engine.
Check for extension floor above fire
Check for extension on top floor
SOG 3.2.2.5 mid or higher rise structure fire: 2nd due rescue
Report to lobby control/systems officers to begin EVAC
SOG 3.2.2.5 mill or high-rise structure fire: 1st due chief officer
Establish or assume incident command
Utilize the incident management system
SOG 3.2.2.5 mid or high rise structure fire: 2nd due chief officer 
Fire floor division supervisor
SOG 3.2.2.5 mid or high rise structure fire: 3rd Chief officer
Lobby control/systems unit leader
SOG 3.2.2.5 mid or high rise structure fire: 4th chief officer
Safety officer
SOG 3.2.2.5a mid or higher rise structure fire: What are some additional options to locate the fire?
Alarm panels
Occupants or bystandards
Reports
Or caller reports
SOG 3.2.2.5 a mid or higher rise structure fire: What are the basic tools the initial tech companies will go upstairs with?
SCBA
TIC
Highrise pack
Forcible entry tools
SOG 3.2.2.5 a mid or high rise structure fire: size up reports for five locations
- The exterior upon arrival
- Fire control room( info from panel)
- The fire attack stairwell, including the designation of the Attack stairwell and smoke conditions within that stairwell.
- The fire floor, the fire for number, smoke conditions on that floor and actions being taken.
- The fire room/apartment, including the number and actions being taken
SOG 3.2.2.5a mid or high rise structure fire: Communications: what is the preferred channel on the portable radios?
800mhz state simplex on Zone 14, channels ending in “D” which Transmit and receive directly from radio to radio
SOG 3.2.2.5 a mid or high rise structure fire: position responsibility/checklist: division X supervisor( x means floor #).
The second arriving chief officers report to the incident commander for briefing. Then one cheap officer will be the incident commander in the other chief will be assigned as a division supervisor overseeing operations 2 floors below the fire.
SOG 3.2.2.5 a mid or high rise structure fire: lobby/systems control: The officer of the third engine is typically responsible for assuming lobby control until the arrival of the third chief officer. What are the responsibilities of a lobby/systems control unit leader?
Obtaining Knox box keys
Establishing entry/exit control at building access point
Determining access routes to be utilized throughout the incident such a stairwells or elevators
Ensuring stairwells are pressurized using fans
Providing companies entering the building with pertinent information
Ensuring the capture of all elevators
SOG 3.2.2.5a mid or high rise structure fire: what are the responsibilities of the staging area manager:
I’ve team briefing from IC or operation section chief
Proceed to select location and evaluate suitability.
Request necessary resources and personnel
Establish staging area layout and identify/post each function area
Determine and request needed facility services example drinking water and lighting
Maintain a personal accountability system for arriving at a party and cruise
Request required resource levels for operational section chief or IC.
SOG 3.2.2.5 a mid or higher rise structure fire: rapid intervention group supervisor: 6th arriving unit( second alarm unit)
This company will ascend with RIT equipment two floors below the fire floor. The officer of this unit will also serve as RIT group supervisor if more than one RIT is necessary.
SOG 3.2.2.5 a mid or higher rise structure fire: 4th arriving cheap officer will assume the role of safety officer and report to IC.
Fact
SOG 3.2.2.6 vehicle fire response:Apparatus placement and considerations:
Apparatus placement should be approximately 75 feet away from the incident.
Safety of emergency response personnel
Wind direction
Placing the apparatus between the Incident and oncoming traffic
Runoff into storm drains, or natural waterways, especially if hazardous materials are involved
SOG 3.2.2.6 vehicle fire response: safety considerations
Energy absorbing bumpers(been known to blow off and travel 25-75 ft)
Hydraulic lift piston/cylinders
Batteries
Fuel tanks
Interior fires( back draft potential)
Combustible metals(dry chem extinguishers )
Hybrids( electrical systems)
SOG 3.2.2.6 vehicle fire response: hybrids - electrical system: 
The electrical drive train is direct current(DC) power, however, all the SUV and pick up truck hybrid also generate 110 V alternating current(AC)power. The high-voltage drivetrain power can vary from 144 to 675 V at this time and run up to 125AMPs as well.
SOG 3.2.2.6 vehicle fire response: hybrids( hydrogen fuel)
Examining carefully some of the key properties of hydrogen that are related to fire and explosive, it is found the hydrogen is combustible over a wide range of concentrations. At atmospheric pressure, it is combustible at concentrations of 4% to 74.2% by volume. It has the highest flame velocity of any gas and it’s ignition energy is very low, which is 32% less than methane gas.
