EOM 1-3 Flashcards
The Decon process for PPE is to further remove heavier particles, as well as ?
Cool and slow, the offgassing process from the outer shell 
Flashlights designated for non-IDLH environments are which color?
Yellow
Flashlights for IDLH environments are which color
Orange
What are the two kinds of Decon?
Gross Decon and secondary Decon
Daily routine apparatus, check out inspections and maintenance should occur where and how?
Outside the apparatus bay with the apparatus bay door closed, while the apparatus is running
Apparatus cabs shall undergo a complete Decon after ______ or at ______ intervals
Any exposure or at one month intervals the first Saturday of the month
The completion of the Decon process is to be logged into?
apparatus log and station log
Clean structural fire gear after?
Each fire incident in Station and annually with the department bunker gear advanced cleaning vendor
It is highly recommended to shower within ______ of an exposure
An hour
When PPE must be transported or stored. It should be placed where?
In a protective case or bag to prevent cross contamination and offgassing 
Clean cab guidelines, apply to whom?
All emergency response and fire investigator personnel
How many firefighting protective hoods will be issued to personnel
One. And personnel may only wear firefighting protective hoods that are issued by the department
Are personnel permitted to Mark hoods?
No
Firefighting hoods will be marked by
Numerical number for accountability
Firefighting protective hoods will be stored in a
Dry, clean and ventilated area, when not in use and away from direct sunlight
When are firefighting hoods inspected
At the beginning of each shift, and after every use
Damaged or defective hoods should be reported to whom
The supervisor for an immediate swap, and then reported to logistics division via proper chain of command for replacement
Worn or damaged firefighter protective hoods shall be replaced when they are
No longer serviceable
Oversized hoods will be kept where
In a separate cache by the Station commander
Hoods that have become contaminated with body fluids, or hazardous substances/chemicals must be removed with
Extreme caution, while using BSI to avoid exposures
Who is responsible for the inventory and storage of all clean firefighting hoods at each station?
Station commander
Who will ensure personnel swap their hoods when necessary and document the exchange in the station journal
Company officers
All stations will be provided with ______ for the storage of clean hoods
A 5 gallon plastic container
On incident where a toxic exposure has occurred who will collect contaminated, hoods and distribute service ready hoods?
The shift commander
Once all contaminated hoods have been exchanged for service ready hoods who will ensure the contaminated hoods are placed and washed in the station, extractor with department approved detergent and dried with the use of firefighting gear air dryer
The shift commander
Once firefighting hoods are cleaned and dried, they will be returned to the station, cachet and documented in the
Station journal and station reference book
Inventory of firefighter hoods will be responsibility of ________ & completed at _________
Shift commander - beginning of each month
Station journal & station reference book
District chiefs, vehicles will carry ______ clean hoods as a contingency in the event stations have multiple contaminated hoods beyond replacement capability
25 clean hoods
MFR and MBFR have entered into an agency agreement for the use of ______, ballistic vest, and helmets
30
How many ballistic vest will be housed within a prime mover at ______ with in locked container?
30 vests - station 2
Inventory of the enclosed items (ballistic vests) within the container at station 2 prime mover will be unlocked when?
1st day of each month
Any missing items within ballistic vest, prime mover at station 2 will be reported utilizing?
Equipment /uniform survey
Opm article 1 section 16
When the request for ballistic vest and helmets is made by MBFR to MFR, who will the MFR Alarm Office notify?
MFR district chief
battalion chief
an officer at MFR station 2
When delivering a request for ballistic vest to MBFR, who will place a unit out of service and reassign personnel to the PRIME mover, in order to satisfy the request
MFR Station 2 shift commander, or his designee
Rescues first, then suppression
If all units at MFR station 2 are unavailable for a ballistic vest request to MBFR then who will be sent to deploy the prime mover?
The closest available rescue to MFR station 2
For a ballistic vest request to MBFR The MFR district Chief will verify with ______ that the PRIME mover and ballistic vest are being deployed?
MFR shift commander
Site where task force units will report to and respond from, also known as..
Task force location
(Task force response)
Location where activities will be coordinated from also known as..
Task force headquarters (HQ)
Who shall determine when the task force response model will be activated
The fire chief, or his designee
Apparatus not assigned to task forces will cover alarms outside the disturbance area and escorted by MPD, or other LE entity, as directed by whom?
AFC of ERD
A task force will be identified by
The station it is housed in
An example of a task force would be
Task force commander
Aid to drive and assist the TFC
Fire inspector
2 pumpers
1 aerial or quint
2 rescues
Natural, disasters or severe weather, may require the addition of other resources to a task force, such as
MPD, solid waste, public works
Who will establish a task force headquarters?
AFC of ERD
Who will determine the number of task forces needed?
AFC OF ERD
Who will determine the location for the task forces?
AFC OF ERD
Who is responsible to balance the manpower of all ERD companies at task force locations?
Battalion commander
During a task force response, who shall supervise the relief rotation for ERD personnel
BATTALION COMMANDER
During a task force response, who shall assume responsibility for records of fires, evaluations, and historical reports
BATTALION COMMANDER
During a task force response, the battalion commander shall initiate and maintain a complete record of incoming assistance to include..
-Roster of personnel (ICS 203 & 204 forms)
-Number of hours worked
-Number of units reporting
-Unit identification of mutual aid, companies reporting
During a task force response, who shall have the district chiefs, organize the task force, locations and task forces as outlined, unless directed otherwise
BATTALION COMMANDER
Who shall assume the title of TFC as directed?
DC (district chief)
Upon arriving at the task force location, company officers will notify…
The TFC
Alarm Office
FCIO
During a task force response, who shall complete an activity log for each operational period ..
(FEMA 214 form)
Company officers
If no higher, ranking/senior officer is present at a task force response, who shall act in the capacity of the TFC?
Company officers
Task force investigators shall be assigned from
Fire prevention, division
Who shall be responsible for completing the incident report at a task force response?
Task force investigators assigned from the fire prevention, division
Information to be collected by fire investigators at a task force response shall include…
Address of fire
Alarm number
Name of business and occupancy type
Construction type and other relative information
Loss of life or injuries
Owner of building
Remarks (unusual circumstances)
Brief narrative of fire department operations
Police case number
At a task force response, who shall collect the police case number
Fire investigators
(Task force response)
How many firefighters would remain in quarters as a watch person on all responses until a security watch is obtained
One
During a task force response, preparation of the apparatus should include attaching a stack tip nozzle to the barrel of the onboard master stream ending with a
1-3/8” solid tip
At a task force response, the 1-3/8” solid tip will be suitable for..
Stack tape nozzle on barrel of onboard master stream
Master stream nozzles requiring supply lines
Aerial pipe
During a civil disturbance, all fire personnel, including drivers will wear _______ on alarms as indicated
Appropriate (personal protective equipment)
(Task force response)
During firefighting operations, who shall conduct a size up, and determine the best strategy and tactics to be applied ?
The TFC
(Task force response)
In areas of civil disturbance are efforts will be directed to ______ of the fire
Control and confinement
(Task force response)
During firefighting operations, who shall order the hydrant to be opened when appropriate ?
The TFC
(Task force response)
During firefighting operations, who will make the connection to the hydrant
First pumping unit
(Task force response)
During firefighting operations, who shall await orders to open the hydrant
Second pumper (remaining at hydrant)
(Task force response)
During firefighting operations, in what order will units proceeded to the fire scene laying supply lines ?
TFC vehicle
Aerial or quaint company
First pumping unit
(Task force response)
During firefighting operations, pump operators at scene shall watch compound gauge to determine their maximum delivery of water and try to maintain a ______ residual on compound gauge
5lb
(Task force response)
During natural disasters, who will assure a radio contact, is achieved with the Alarm Office, _____ during the storm
TFC - hourly during the storm
(Task force response)
During natural disasters, who shall be conducting territory surveys for damage water sources/access also to include hospital, surveys status/access ..
TFC
(Task force response)
A slow blowing of the air horn will indicate
Prepared to move out
ordered by the TFC
(Task force response)
A raid blowing of the air horn will be the signal to
Take cover
(Task force response)
If person actively threatened with violence at the scene of an incident ..
-Evacuate immediately
-Take cover
-Request police response
-Advise FCIO of the location
-Do not return until advised by FCIO that the area is safe
(Task force response)
Should personnel be physically, attacked personnel, or encouraged to …
Run, hide, and fight as a last resort
if there are no other alternative, but to fight, they will use whatever means necessary to protect themselves
(Emergency infectious disease)
Personnel responding to a EID should obtain travel history and additional screening information using the questionnaire recommended by ?
Center for disease control - CDC
World health organization - WHO
(Emergency infectious disease)
All crewmembers are to maintain hand, hygiene by frequently, washing hands with soap and water for a minimum of ?
20 seconds or using an alcohol based gel before, and immediately after all patient contact
(Emergency infectious disease)
Consideration shall be given to bathing and donning a fresh uniform at minimum ?
Once a tour
(Emergency infectious disease)
Dispatch must inform responding crews on any calls that may be a possible EID and must request a?
Acknowledgment
(Emergency infectious disease)
Who shall advise responding personnel of information received so that proper PPE is selected prior to on scene arrival ?
The Alarm Office
(Emergency infectious disease)
The Alarm Office cannot accept inter hospital transfers of patients without first contacting ________ for approval.
EMS rescue captain (RBC)
(Emergency infectious disease)
EMS rescue captain is also known as?
RBC
(Emergency infectious disease)
A significant event such as possible EID call generating from an assisted, living facility, nursing home, elder housing … the Alarm Office is to notify
EMS battalion captain (EMS BC)
District chief
Battalion commander
Staff duty officer
Infectious control group
MPD communications bridge personnel whenever EID alert is given over radio
(Emergency infectious disease)
Prior to physical patient contact at a minimum _________ feet of distance, the OIC will ask the specific EID screening questions
6-8 feet
(Emergency infectious disease)
If a potential EID patient exist the OIC and crew will don their PPE and notify FCIO the ED patient was encountered FCIO will advise ________
Car 94/95/96
Batt Ch
(Emergency infectious disease)
Exercise, extreme caution when performing ________ procedures
Aerosol producing procedures
(Emergency infectious disease)
Aerosol producing procedures include ..
Endotracheal intubation
Airway suctioning
Administration of nebulized medication
CPAP
CPR
- only perform these procedures, if medically necessary, and in case where care cannot be postponed
(Emergency infectious disease)
Prior to patient transport, the patient compartment exhaust vent must be on and set on ______
High
(Emergency infectious disease)
The driver shall wear _______ while transporting the patient
N95 respirator
(Emergency infectious disease)
After any EID response consideration will be given to utilize _________ or __________ to appropriate decontaminate, personal and equipment
Hazardous materials team
or
receiving facility
(Emergency infectious disease)
Once units are on the scene, the OIC with the assistance of the _______ will investigate and determine if patient is a potential EID ..
EMS captain (car 94/95)
(Emergency infectious disease)
Whenever a potential EID patient is identified, the following PPE shall be utilized …
-Face mask
-N 95 or approve respirator for responding personnel
-Face shield, or eye protection goggles to avoid contamination of mucous membranes
-fluid resistant, long sleeve gown or approved garment
-Gloves
-Disposable boot/shoe covers
(Emergency infectious disease)
Communications has implemented ________
Into MPDS system to add an extra layer of questioning to maximize EID identification
Protocol 36 (pandemic/epidemic/outbreak protocol)
(Emergency infectious disease)
Distance should be maintained at …
6-8’
(Emergency infectious disease)
On all fire and EMS incidents, regardless of complaint, the OIC will ask which specific Covid19 screening questions prior to patient contact while maintaining 6 to 8 feet distance
Do you have a fever?
Do you have a cough?
Do you have shortness of breath?
(Emergency infectious disease)
Should the patient confirm any of the three COVID-19 screening questions or exhibit flu like symptoms? What is the next step?
-Proper PPE shall immediately be donned
-OIC must notify the Alarm Office and FCIO, who will notify the rescue battalion captain
(Emergency infectious disease)
All unseen COVID-19 incidents are to be recorded in …
Electronic patient care report EPCR
(Emergency infectious disease)
Gross decontamination shall include …
-After transporting, leave the rear doors of the transport vehicle open
-Crew remains in current intact. PPE prior to decontaminating vehicle.
-Clean and disinfect all potentially contaminated surfaces and reusable patient care equipment
-Department approved medical group grade disinfected (cavicide) shall be used as per manufacturer with all vehicle doors open
Dispose of any run related waste
-avoid shaking linens during removal and disposal
(Emergency infectious disease)
After gross Decon, the EID decontamination team may be dispatched as determined by ?
RBC
(Emergency infectious disease)
Electrostatic decontamination shall include …
-Transport vehicle remaining out of service a minimum of 20 minutes to ensure adequate disinfecting solution contact time
-Decontamination emphasis will be given to all high patient contact areas such as handles, action, board surfaces, and seating surfaces
(Emergency infectious disease)
The transport vehicle shall remain out of service, a minimum of _______ to ensure adequate disinfecting solution contact time
20 minutes
(Half mask respirator)
Refers to the practice of using the same filter for multiple encounters with patients, but removing the mask (with attached filters) after each encounter
Reuse
(Half mask respirator)
Reusable rubber or silicone face piece with exchangeable cartridges or filters
Covers the lower half of the face, including the nose and mouth
Reusable Half mask respirator
(Half mask respirator)
Higher risk techniques that generate potentially infectious aerosols or that involve an anatomic regions, where viral loads might be higher, resulting in a extraordinary exposure to the wearers filters
Aerosol generating procedures, (AGP)
(Half mask respirator)
Anatomic regions, where viral loads might be higher …
Nose and throat
Oropharynx
Respiratory tract
(Half mask respirator)
Each ERD member will be provided a pair of filter cartridges which will be marked with ?
Members initials & badge number, using a permanent marker
(Half mask respirator)
During the pandemic, _________ will be the default filter for use with the half mask respirator
Encased 7093 filter
(Half mask respirator)
When an encounter with a suspected, ED, patient is anticipated, use of any respirator must be accompanied by the use of a …
Protective face shield that extends downward enough to minimize unnecessary droplet/fluid exposure to the respirator
(Half mask respirator)
Positive seal check
2 steps..
- Please hand over exhalation valve cover between filters.
- Exhale gently, air should not leak around face piece.
(Half mask respirator)
Negative seal check
2 steps..
- Squeeze to compress 7093 filter
- Inhale gently, face piece should collapse into face, and no air should be felt within mask.
(Half mask respirator)
What are the conditions disqualifying a 7093 filter for reuse
- Physical damage.
- Extra ordinary, dust/particulate accumulation, making the filter difficult to breathe through.
And aerosolized generating procedure (AGP) exposure does not disqualify a 7093 incase filter from reuse
(Half mask respirator)
Who will coordinate the replacement of filters when necessary?
EMS battalion captains
&
Shift commanders
(3M reusable Half mask w/ P100 2091 filter)
A filter that was either exposed to an aerosol, generating procedure, visibly soiled, or damaged ?
Disqualified filter
(3M reusable Half mask w/ P100 2091 filter)
All personnel are mandated to wear and maintain the appropriate level of PPE in accordance with guidelines established by ?
The health and emergency medical services division
(3M reusable Half mask w/ P100 2091 filter)
Members will be assigned their half mask size as per ?
Their fit test
(3M reusable Half mask w/ P100 2091 filter)
Masks shall be marked with ?
Name
Badge number
&
Re-labeled as necessary
(3M reusable Half mask w/ P100 2091 filter)
How many pairs of P100 model 2091 filters in paper bag will be provided to each user
2 pairs
(3M reusable Half mask w/ P100 2091 filter)
Each filter will be marked with members ?
Initials and badge number, using a permanent marker
(3M reusable Half mask w/ P100 2091 filter)
Each paper storage bag will be marked with
Their name and badge number
(3M reusable Half mask w/ P100 2091 filter)
For remainder of this pandemic and associated period of PPE shortage, members shall utilize the half mask respirator for ?
All medical alarms
(3M 6000 series Half mask)
6 steps for donning
- Put on medical gloves prior to donning your own assigned mask.
- Pull head harness over the crown of your head, allowing respirator to han your mouth and nose.
- Pull neck straps down and back to properly position mask.
- Take bottom straps and hook them together behind your neck.
- Adjust strap tension if necessary but do not overtighten. If straps are t push on the back of the buckles to loosen them.
- Respirator should fit securely and comfortably.
*Always check the seal of the respirator prior to use in contaminated area
(3M 6000 series Half mask)
5 steps for doffing
- Replace soiled gloves or sanitize your gloved hands.
- Whenever removing face shield and/or respirator, avoid contact with the front where contamination will be greatest. Grasp the straps at the rear of your head where contamination is less likely.
- Release the bottom strap of respirator.
- Grasp the head harness and carefully bring it over your head pulling the respirator away from your face without touching the front of the respirator.
- Inspect the respirator for contamination or damage.
(3M 6000 series Half mask)
Masks and filters will be stored in a ..
Department provided container or paper bag when not in use
(3M 6000 series Half mask & 2091 filters)
Filters used during an encounter with suspected COVID-19. Patient may be reused for remainder of the shift as long as ?
Not exposed to AGP
Or
Have reached the end of their life by being visibly soiled or damaged
(3M 6000 series Half mask & 2091 filters)
Conditions disqualifying a filter for reuse ?
- AGP
- Visible, soiling or damage.
(3M 6000 series Half mask & 2091 filters)
Commonly performed medical procedures that are often considered AGP or that create uncontrolled respiratory secretions include ?
Open suctioning of airways
Cardio pulmonary resuscitation
Endotracheal intubation, or another advanced airway
CPAP
Manual ventilation
Nebulizer administration
(3M 6000 series Half mask & 2091 filters)
Disinfecting includes using a solution of diluted ______ in a spray bottle to spray all portions of the mask and head straps allow to soak for _____ time
Bleach (9 parts water / 1 part bleach)
1 minute
(3M 6000 series Half mask & 2091 filters)
During the cleaning process of a half mask respirator you should wear ?
Gloves
&
routine trifold mask
The bunker gear trailer will provide supplies to assist personnel with conducting?
Gross decontamination
Securing their contaminated gear
Receiving new clean gear
The bunker gear inventory shall be maintained by?
The AFC of logistics division
The bunker gear trailer will be drawn by a ________
& housed at a Station assigned by the ?
Prime mover
AFC of ERD
The bunker gear trailer inventory will include a minimum of _____ sets of bunker gear
60 sets
(Bunker gear trailer)
Who will be responsible for accounting and documenting both collected and issued bunker gear
Members assigned to the BGT
(Bunker gear trailer)
At any point during a normal business day of ________ logistics is available to exchange contaminated gear for clean bunker gear at the _________
Mon-Fri 0730-1530
fire department logistics supply area
During an alarm request for the BGT will be made through?
Alarm Office/FCIO
All requests for the BGT will go through?
the IC
Consider immediately requesting the BGT when _______
Striking a 2nd alarm or greater
When units from the station housing the BGT are unavailable, the Alarm Office shall…
Dispatch a unit from another station with a prime mover/trailer, towing capability
If no, such unit is available ..
LD will be notified through FCIO to assist with a deployment of the BGT
Once the IC has determined that the BGT equipment and supplies are no longer needed the unit assigned to the BGT will…
Package and inventory the decontamination equipment to be returned to the trailer
Make an entry in the BGT apparatus book with any items used on the alarm and not returned to the trailer inventory
Provide the BGT station shift commander with a list of supplies needed, and or damage to the trailer or its inventory
Confirm list of bunker gear issued and received including members names and badge numbers
The Station commander notify LD through FCIO for collection of contaminated gear
After hours response by LD will be at the discretion of the AFC of LD
Refuel prime mover
(Bunker gear trailer)
After hours response, by LD will be at the discretion of
The AFC of LD or designee
When can the incident commander request the rehab trailer
Anytime they deem it necessary
Either due to size, scope, or duration of the event
The rehab trailer will assist the _____ with rest, hydration, and refreshment of personnel during emergency response
Rehab sector
The rehab inventory shall be approved by
The AFC of ERD
The rehab trailer inventory would be enough to service a minimum of?
30 firefighters for 4 hours
The rehab trailer will be drawn by a _____ and will be housed at a station assigned by?
Currently housed at ?
Prime mover
AFC of ERD (currently FS 2)
Person responsible for the daily check out of rehab trailer is to seek replacement of any items, expired, used or missing through their?
Shift commander
Shift commander will forward the request through channels to the logistics division
Consider immediately requesting the rehab trailer when?
Striking a 2nd alarm or greater
Request for the rehab trailer is made through the ?
Alarm office
Stations with prime movers include ?
Sta 1
Sta 5
Sta 10
Sta 12
Sta 15
When units housing the RHT are unavailbale, the alarm office shall d/p units from a stations with a prime mover, what stations may be dispatched ?
Sta 1
Sta 5
Sta 10
Sta 12
Sta 15
If the incident is going to run longer than ______, the IC may request personnel from _______ through the _________ to replenish dwindling supplies
4 hours
Logistics division
Alarm office
If the incident is going to run longer than ______, the IC may request _______ to be dispatched, to bring hot meals
8hrs
Salvation Army
Salvation Army should not be requested to an incident that is going to be finished within the next 3 hours or have only 1 or 2 unit’s present
Once the IC has determined that the RHT is no longer needed the _______ will
Unit/ driver assigned
-Package and inventory equipment
-Make entry in the RHT apparatus book as to any items on alarm and not return to trailer inventory
-Provide the shift commander list of supplies needed damaged to trailer inventory
-Refuel the prime mover, and return the RHT to its station
(Grove isle response)
A single rescue will proceed on EMS alarms at a speed of
No more than 5mph
utilizing the middle of the bridge
(Grove isle response)
If multiple rescues are needed for a EMS alarm ..
Only one will proceed at a time at no more than 5mph
(Grove isle response)
Fire alarm activation, requiring single or multi company assignments should consider ..
Requesting high water vehicle (HWV) from FS8 early to assist with shuttling personnel and equipment, if the bridge is deemed unsafe for apparatus
(Grove isle response)
For fire alarm activation/single/multi company assignments, a ________ will be dispatched along with each single fire company or dual fire company fire alarm activation assignment & will conduct initial investigation
A Rescue
(Grove isle response)
Fire alarm / multi company assignments; who will proceed over the bridge ?
First arriving rescue
(Grove isle response)
________ will be staged at grove isle for us as a pumping apparatus
Standby pumper
(Grove isle response)
All other units responding to grove isle other than 1st arriving rescue will stage _________
On S. Bayshore Dr & await orders
(Grove isle response)
To ensure crossing is limited to one unit at a time the IC should consider ?
Placing accountability officers on either side of the bridge
(Grove isle response)
If the bridge is deemed unsafe …
One company of personnel will walk across the bridge w/ necessary equipment &utilize standby pumper as their apparatus
Remaining units will walk across the bridge with necessary equipment as needed
Fireboat may assist with shuttling of personnel and equipment
(Grove isle response)
Units crossing will be limited to _______.
________ will remain on South Bayshore, and will provide personnel and equipment as determined by the IC
Rescue
Pumpers & aerial devices
(Grove isle response)
_________ will be dispatched on all multi company alarms at grove isle
Fire boat
(Grove isle response)
The fire boat may be used on multi company, alarms at Grove Isle, at the discretion of the IC to include …
Shuttling of personnel/equipment to/from the mainland
Firefighting
Transport of sick injured to Mercy Hospital
(Grove isle response)
Standby. Pumper at Grove Isle will have a daily apparatus check out, conducted bye
Single company from FS8
(Grove isle response)
Logistics division will be required to send a mechanic ________ to inspect the apparatus for mechanical service (standby pumper)
Weekly
Heavy rescue 6 shall be staffed with a ______ person crew consisting of a ___________
4 person crew
An officer & 3 driver engineer-firefighters/technical rescue specialist
HR6 will be dispatched on …
Reports of persons trapped
&
High hazard incident, such as ..
Transportation emergencies
Fire related emergencies
For fire related emergencies, the HR6 is capable of assisting with ?
Forcible entry
Ventilation
Search & rescue
HR6 will be dispatched to the following emergencies…
-Technical rescue incident
-Transportation emergencies
-Emergency incident with reports of missing, trapped firefighters/Mayday
-Fire related emergencies
-Upon request of the incident commander
HR6 will be dispatched to all fire related emergencies which are to include..
Working fires/code 1’s
Class 2 & 3 initial dispatch or greater
Upon arrival, at the scene of an emergency, the HR6 officer & crew shall report to _______ and be utilized as an equipment/personnel resource
The incident commander
CERT Training, builds life, saving competencies with emphasis on…
Decision-making skills
Rescuer safety
Doing the greatest good for the greatest number
The CERT program manager is appointed by?
The fire chief or designee