General Ops

Question 1

MDC is to used for the following.

Answer 1

Enroute, Onscene, Available, In Quarters, Transporting

Question 2

Exceptions for using the MDC

Answer 2

Fist unit giving a  short
Transporting "red"
Going out of service i.e. training (need to give dispatch a reason)
 Going in service i.e. from training
 MDC does not work after 2 attempts

Question 3

Procedures - 073

Answer 3

MDC usage flow chart

Question 4

Troubles with the MDC should be emailed to

Answer 4

Servicedesk@redmond.gov

Question 5

Service request for MDT should include

Answer 5

Vehicle affected

MDC identification number (white label i.e. MDC REFD1222

Question 6

When should you call a mayday?

Answer 6

Any FF with Knowledge of, or reasons to believe that he or a fellow FF is lost, trapped, or distressed.

Question 7

The term “mayday” is reserved for?

Answer 7

To report a lost, trapped, or distressed FF.

Question 8

The term “emergency traffic” is used for?

Answer 8

Other priority messages i.e. safety concerns

Question 9

LUNAR stands for?

Answer 9

L - location
U - unit
N - name
A - assignment
R - resources needed

Question 10

If radio traffic does not allow an immediate transmission you should.

Answer 10

Push the Emergency button (channel A-16)

Question 11

If you find yourself lost but not trapped you should follow the actions of what acronym?

Answer 11

“ESCAPE”

Question 12

ESCAPE stands for?

Answer 12

E - emergency reverse
S - secondary egress
C - contact command
A - activate pass
P - perform breach
E - easy breathing

Question 13

Smooth-bumb-bumb leads to?

Answer 13

The pump

Question 14

When a “mayday” is called, who stays on the tac channel?

Answer 14

The FF that called the “mayday” stays on that tac channel along with the RIT team and the RIT group supervisor (RIG).
Everyone else moves to a different Tac channel.

Question 15

What does “PAR” Personnel accountability report include?

Answer 15

P - Accountability of the PERSONNEL.
A - lowest AIR supply reading of the team members.
R - REPORT of the assignment given.

Question 16

Who would usually become the RIT group supervisor (RIG)?

Answer 16

The Incident Safety Officer.

Question 17

When would you establish “RIT” -VS- “RIG/RIB”?

Answer 17

RIT for a single family dwelling. RIG/RIB for larger buildings .

Question 18

What is the role of the RIT Search Team?

Answer 18

Locating, sustaining, supporting and communicating the location and needs of the compromised FF’s.

Question 19

What is the role of the RIT Rescue Team?

Answer 19

Responsible for the physical extrication of the compromised FF’s.

Question 20

The most likely and effective remedy for a compromised FF is?

Answer 20

Self-rescue with assistance provided by his or her own company or companies working in the area.

Question 21

When RIT is activated the initial team “in” will need to maintain continuity with the “HARD-LINE WAY OUT”, explain?

Answer 21

“HARD-LINE WAY OUT” means the crew coming out will maintain their left hand on the hose line or search rope on the way out to the left side.

Question 22

How do you report your air supply status?

Answer 22

In percent not PSI.

Question 23

When should you assign RIT RESCUE?

Answer 23

When RIT SEARCH is deployed

Question 24

The extrication/removal process will be initiated using what method?

Answer 24

ABCD method
A - Air
B - Belt loosening, readjustment and connection
C - Chest straps tied off
D - Drag

Question 25

What is the travel channel?

Answer 25

Dispatch 2

Question 26

When is the travel channel used?

Answer 26

When dispatching beyond the the initial response (1st alarm).

Question 27

At what point do fire units switch from the travel channel (dispatch 2) to the TAC channel?

Answer 27

After they receive their short report on the travel channel (dispatch 2) they switch to the assigned TAC channel.

Question 28

In a potential windstorm, the on duty BC should consider?

Answer 28

Advise DC of Ops, activation of the EOC, increased staffing, contact mechanic.

Question 29

How should wind speeds be evaluated?

Answer 29

By using the Beaufort scale.

Question 30

When should a resource emergency be called?

Answer 30

When wind speeds reach force 9.

Question 31

When wind speeds reach force 7 and 9 crews should?

Answer 31

Contact BC at force 7 and seek shelter at force 9.

Question 32

When it is safe to do so crews should conduct a?

Answer 32

Windshield survey.

Question 33

“Beaufort scale” force 7

Answer 33

28-33 knots, 32-38 mhp, near gale, whole trees in motions, inconvenience walking against the wind.

Question 34

“Beaufort scale” force 9

Answer 34

41-47 knots, 47–54 mph, strong gale, slight structural damage occurs.

Question 35

A Fire Investigator should be called when?

Answer 35

Complex fire
Suspected incendiary
Multiple points of origin
Explosion
Death or series injury occurred 
PD are involved 
$10,000 in damages
More than one vehicle is involved

Question 36

NFIRS should be completed by?

Answer 36

Fire investigator or the CO if no investigator was called out.