HFD Policy and Procedures Flashcards
How many bags of absorbent shall each battalion headquarters keep?
10 Bags
How many bags of absorbent shall be kept on the apparatus?
2 Bags
What is dispatched to a second alarm building fire?
2 additional Engines
1 additional ladder
1 rescue company if incident occurs in 1st or 2nd battalion.
What is dispatched to a building fire on a First Alarm
3 engine companies
1 Aerial company
1 Battalion Chief
During refueling operation unauthorized personnel are not allowed with in ______Ft of the helicopter.
200 ft.
What gets dispatched to a third alarm fire or greater
A second battalion chief
the MCC
2 additional engine companies
1 additional aerial company
What are the 6 different HFD terrorist threat conditions(TC)?
1 - Green: Low good
2 - Blue: Guarded brides
3 - Yellow: Elevated yell
4 - Orange: High over
5 - Red: Severe robust
6 - Black: Has occurred in HI only bitches
When shall hose lines operated from ladders, roofs or other heights be charged?
Only after such lines have been secured in position. Before lines are lowered they shall first be drained at the street level.
The person making a distress call shall include the following information. . . .
- brief description of the situation and any special equipment of capabilities required to find or rescue affected personnel.
- Number of persons affected.
- Location and identification of the members and companies involved.
- Any special hazards to personnel attempting to assist.
Besides an “Emergency Alert” call, what are other warning signals?
For emergency evacuation, the prolonged air horn blast by any apparatus shall signify an alert to evacuate the Area.
According to the P&P when should the batteries be changed on Pass devices?
SCBA Bateries shall be Changed and recharged the first 5 days of the month. Pack 1 will be on the 1st . .
What procedure shall apply if a PAT is lost or stolen?
A. Company Commanders SHALL call their BC for spare PATs. Member SHALL submit 74.
B. After receiving replacement, individual SHALL submit spare PAT to BC ASAP
What is a (RIT)?
Rapid Intervention Team
During an incident when may a PAR be required?
- A report of missing or trapped fire fighter
- A change from offensive to defensive operations.
- A company or crew does not acknowledge repeated calls.
- A company or has not communicated within 10 min.
- At the discretion of the IC.
What is a PAR?
Personnel Accountability Report
What is a PAS?
Personnel Accountability System
When SHALL the form HFD-28A be updated?
The roster SHALL be updated at the start of each work shift by 0800 and placed in each Battalion’s server.
What is the form (HFD-28A)?
Personnel Resource Report
What is a company PAT?
A secondary blue plastic tag identifying a company.
Before each work shift and prior to any alarm what SHALL each personnel do with their PAT?
Attach to apparatus collection ring. A 3” ring with primary yellow tag identifying a company.
What is a (PASS)?
Personnel Alert Safety System
How often shall ladders be inspected?
monthly and after each use.