IFD Emergency Operating Guidelines Flashcards
1
Q
In cases where conventional vehicle access is restricted, rapid off-road access to patients is possible through deployment of the _____ to allow emergency care to be rendered in a fully enclosed compartment.
A
ASAP
2
Q
Any Irving Fire Department ____ can be designated to place the ASAP in service.
A
Paramedic.
3
Q
Upon receiving a request for the ASAP, the _____ will immediately coordinate the pick-up and towing of the vehicle for deployment.
A
Alarm Office
4
Q
The _____ will be housed and available at the Riverside Municipal Complex in the building addressed at 5982 Riverside.
A
ASAP
5
Q
Weekly preventative maintenance on all IFD apparatus located at 5982 Riverside will be the responsibility of the ______
A
Station captain, station 10.
6
Q
Statistically, ______ responses have a low chance of resulting in a working structure fire, and are therefore a ready source of complacency in our response.
A
Automatic alarm.
7
Q
_____ shall not force entry into automatic alarm control boxes nor disconnect the wiring to such alarms.
A
Company Officers
8
Q
_____ personnel shall maintain complete and accurate records related to all automatic alarms received to include those involving both valid and invalid reasons for the alarm.
A
Alarm Office
9
Q
______ - By contract of an interlock agreement, the cities of Irving and Coppell have agreed to automatically provide each other with fire and medical resources and personnel within any geographic areas within either city.
A
Automatic Aid.
10
Q
As a member of the ________, when our resources are depleted, the IFD can request to receive fire equipment resources and personnel assistance when required.
A
Dallas County Fire Chiefs Mutual Aid Plan.
11
Q
The responding company officer shall complete IFD form 18, assist entry request, for every _____ request prior to opening the vehicle.
A
non-emergency lockout
12
Q
If the CO reading is ___ PPM or or greater at any point in a structure, personnel shall don full protective equipment and utilize the SCBA.
A
35
13
Q
For CO readings of ____, advise the owner that the Fire Department did not detect an appreciable CO reading at this time.
A
0-9 PPM.
14
Q
For CO readings of ____, advise the owner that the Fire Department detected a CO reading above ambient levels and the potential causes thereof.
A
10-34 PPM.
15
Q
At a CO reading of _____, advise the owner that the fire department detected an unhealthy level of CO, evacuate the affected area and begin ventilation. If a multi-story building is involved, evacuate the floors above and below the affected floor(s).
A
35 PPM or greater.
16
Q
When will fire department personnel advice occupants not to re-enter a structure due to CO?
A
35 PPM or greater.
17
Q
______ is the concept involving networks, relationships, and initiatives among individuals and organizations that are based on trust, reciprocity, and cooperation.
A
Social Capital.
18
Q
______: A demonstration of civil unrest that may manifest itself in acts of violence against property and/or human life.
A
Civil disturbance.
19
Q
A ____ is a civil disorder wherein crowds display a propensity for violence by setting fires, vandalizing, noting, attacking civilians, firefighters, or law enforcement, or engaging in other violent acts.
A
riot
20
Q
_______: An increased state of readiness and security for specific stations or districts as determined by an Assistant Chief or chief of department.
A
Level III CD.
21
Q
_______: Threatening circumstances or conditions that indicate the possibility of widespread civil unrest or violence.
A
Level II CD.
22
Q
Level I CD: (actual violence) ______ are authorized to initiate a Level 1 CD.
A
Company Officers.
23
Q
A ____ is the area of civil unrest or riot as designated by the on scene Law enforcement commander, in which civilian vehicle access is denied and the fire department vehicles will not enter unless accompanied by law enforcement escorts.
A
Hot zone.
24
Q
_____: Unstable, potentially unsafe given observed protest/riot conditions and actions.
A
Hot Zone (CD)
25
\_\_\_\_\_: An area, in the current state, as designated by the on scene LE commander that is relatively safe for emergency responder operations, with observable indicators and suggest that instability could possibly ensue.
Warm Zone (CD)
26
\_\_\_\_\_: Safe area with little likelihood of unrest.
Cold Zone (CD)
27
A ____ will consist of 3 engines, one truck, and LE personnel.
Task Force
28
An incident of ____ is considered essentially a law enforcement event and the fire department shall coordinate with the law enforcement incident commander thought the incident via unified command.
civil disorder.
29
Commanding officers/acting officers confronted with the demonstration/civil disorder/civil disturbance in their first due area will immediately notify the ______ so that other units may avoid the area of demonstration.
Alarm office.
30
When responding to the scene of a CD, shut off lights and sirens at least __ blocks from the scene.
3
31
A ____ response inside the disturbance area is one engine, one MICU, and one LE officer.
minimum EMS
32
The ______ in the battalion not affected by the CD will proceed to the alarm office to stage and assist with any EMS related activities.
EMS supervisor
33
In an effort to avoid intensifying an emotional situation with the words "riot" and "civil disturbance" will not be used over the radio, the abbreviation ___ will be used.
CD
34
If the safety of firefighters and equipment cannot be assured within the confines of a fire station, then the ____ at that location has the authority to remove the company(s) from the area.
ranking officer.
35
Companies abandoning a station will notify the alarm office and their battalion chief of the actions and proceed to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
the closest fire station in a safe area.
36
When responding into an area with an active CD, temporarily store a ______ and ______ in the cab of apparatus to protect firefighters from thrown rocks, bottles, or fire bombs.
tarp, CO2 dry chemical extinguisher.
37
No multiple alarms will be utilized in a \_\_\_\_.
Riot area.
38
If additional help is need in a CD, task force commanders are to request additional \_\_\_\_.
task forces.
39
\_\_\_\_\_ will be utilized when conditions present an unusual safety concern to personnel due to hostile or potentially hostile activities in a specific geographic area.
Task Forces
40
The combining of individual companies into a _____ is performed to increase safety, decrease the risk to personnel and to ensure a coordinated, quick fire attack or rescue under potentially hostile conditions.
task force
41
During a large scale disorder/riot, only ____ will be utalized in the affected area.
task forces.
42
In the event of a major CD/riot, task forces will not respond into a Hot zone without adequate \_\_\_\_\_\_.
LE protection.
43
When a _____ is assembled and assigned to a staging area, the fire operations chief will notify the LE operations chief of the location of the staging area and their designation.
Task force.
44
The primary site for task force staging areas will be \_\_\_\_\_.
nearby fire stations.
45
Locating a staging area at the _____ is not recommended due to the congestion of LE vehicles and equipment expected at this site.
command post.
46
An assembly area is site where reserve apparatus and recalled personnel will be formed into a \_\_\_\_\_\_.
task force
47
During fireground operations, the perimeter should be secured by LE officers ____ to initiating firefighting operations.
prior
48
EMS calls in the ____ zone may be a result of injuries from CD activities, but can also be individuals with illnesses or needs separate and apart from the unrest.
Hot zone
49
Use fire department apparatus to block at least ____ additional traffic lane(s) more than already obstructed by the involved vehicle(s). (Automobile accidents involving injured persons in wreckage with gasoline spills)
1
50
If damage has been done during forcible entry and no resident has returned prior to our securing the building and leaving the scene, a note shall be placed on the door with instructions to call \_\_\_\_\_.
The alarm office.
51
\_\_\_\_\_\_ - any needed personal or medical information that can be obtained.
Patient History
52
If a parent or guardian is not present and the child needs treatment or transportation, the child may be treated and transported under the doctrine of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
implied consent.
53
If consent to treat is refused by the parents or guardians and fire department personnel reasonably believe the injury or illness of the child constitutes a significant risk, data, or disability, fire department personnel will contact _________ for advice and counseling.
physician at biotel
54
A _____ will be notified immediately if legal assistance is needed in regard to treatment and transport of a child.
SDO
55
A ______ is defined as a space that is large enough for a person to physically enter, not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited means of exit and egress.
confined space.
56
A _____ is a confined space which has additional hazards including atmospheric, configuration, engulfment, or any other recognized hazard.
permit required confined space.
57
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: the highest concentration of a gas or vapor in air capable of producing a flash fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Upper explosive limit. (UEL)
58
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: The explosive limit of a gas or vapor is the concentration in air that is needed for the gas to ignite and explode. Concentrations lower than the explosive limit are referred to as:
Lower explosive limit.
59
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: an IFD member that has successfully completed 80 hours of rope rescue operations/technician level training in accordance with NFPA 1006 and successfully completed 40 hours of confined space rescue technician level training in accordance with NFPA 1006.
Properly trained members (confined space)
60
Respiratory protection must be worn if the oxygen concentration is below \_\_\_\_.
19.5%
61
No entry may be made into oxygen enriched atmosphere. Ventilation is required to lower the oxygen concentration below ____ before entry is made.
23.5%
62
No entry may be made into atmospheres greater than ____ of the LEL. Ventilation is required to lower the concentration below ____ of the LEL prior to making entry.
10%
63
All rescue commands will come from the _______ or \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
TRT officer or attendant
64
Unless \_\_\_\_\_, IFD personnel will not turn off a drug making operation in progress.
emergency circumstances require intervention
65
When performing a elevator rescue, the power should always be turned off and a lock-out tag-out performed before \_\_\_\_\_\_.
opening hoist way doors.
66
The _____ area of an elevator is the threshold between the car and lobby doors.
most dangerous
67
Forcible entry will only be conducted on an elevator if the elevator keys have failed and a _______ exists.
medical emergency
68
Elevator drifting or floating is only to be performed by \_\_\_\_\_\_.
qualified elevator mechanic.
69
No IFD personnel shall enter a hoist way and conduct a rescue without \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
proper fall protection.
70
The only situation where is acceptable to avoid shutting off elevator power is a ______ on a traditional traction elevator.
brake failure
71
If the fireman service light is \_\_\_\_\_\_, the elevator will not be able to be used.
flashing.
72
A _____ firemans service light indicates that the elevator machine room or the elevator shaft smoke and or heat detectors are activated.
flashing
73
If smoke or water is observed in an elevator hoist way, this elevator \_\_\_\_\_\_.
should not be used.
74
Upon placing an elevator car in Phase II, ensure the fireman service light is in a \_\_\_\_\_.
solid state.
75
Take the elevator to no more than ____ floors below the fire floor.
2
76
It is recommended to check the hoist way and door functions of an elevator every ___ floors during an ascent.
5
77
The traction lift elevator has a counterweight that is _____ times the weight of the maximum capacity of the car.
1.4
78
Hydraulic elevators cannot exceed the height of ___ floors.
6
79
IFD personnel shall never interact with elevator control panels and can only inspect for _____ and view the floor panel for indication of where the elevator may be stuck.
jumpers
80
\_\_\_\_\_\_ is defined as occurring anytime IFD personnel operating in an official on-duty capacity contact an individual involved in an incident to determine the individuals wellbeing.
EMS contact
81
During \_\_\_\_\_, when extended transport times may be experienced, the fire departments area of transport will be reduced until conditions improve.
severe weather
82
No information will be supplied to any person(s) until the individual member is given specific permission from \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Fire Administration.
83
All signatures verifying birth will be referred to \_\_\_\_.
administration.
84
Any other person, organization, or entity requesting information regarding a patient or the circumstances for a specific incident will be referred to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
fire department administration.
85
When IPD requests a MICU to standby, the appropriate ____ will be dispatched to the scene to make a size up.
battalion chief.
86
The purpose of the _____ is to provide definitive, pre-hospital ALS prior to the arrival of the MICU.
paramedic engine/paramedic truck
87
In the event at a station with an engine and a truck company and there is only 1 paramedic available, the paramedic will be assigned to the \_\_\_\_\_.
engine company.
88
EMS consumables will be replaced on ____ utilizing the current MICU supply procedure.
Fridays
89
Lost or damaged equipment will be reported to the \_\_\_\_\_.
assistant chief, special services.
90
\_\_\_\_\_\_ will be responsible to see that all MICUs are in-service and ready to respond.
Station captains.
91
Daily inventory of reserve MICUs will be done by ____ hours each day when possible.
0800
92
\_\_\_\_\_\_ will be dispatched to emergency alarms when they are significantly closer to the emergency location or when all front line MICUs are out of service.
Reserve MICUs
93
The alarm office will notify ______ when a private ambulance is utilized.
both SDO's
94
An _______ MICU exists when the MICU is out of quarters, out of view from any Fire Department member, and it is known that members will not be returning to the MICU for a significant period of time unless dispatched to an alarm.
unattended.
95
Any time it is necessary to leave a piece of equipment with a patient the Paramedics are responsible for notifying the ______ of what item was left, the hospital at which the item was left, and the patient with whom it was left.
Shift duty lieutenant (521)
96
When an emergency transfer is requested, the sending hospital has to have a \_\_\_\_\_, otherwise known as a MOT, completed and ready to go with the patient.
Memorandum of Transfer
97
The members of the IFD are directed to immediately notify their respective ____ when a problem exists between the hospital staff, and our personnel.
SDO
98
When a patient requests transport to a hospital outside of our area, the MICU personnel shall contact their respective ____ and be guided by their instructions.
SDO
99
\_\_\_\_\_\_, shall be transported to an appropriate hospital, within guidelines, of the parent/guardian choice.
Minor patients
100
In the event a parent/guardian is not available, the minor patient shall be transported to the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
nearest appropriate hospital.
101
All persons under the age of 18 are considered minors and do not have the right to refuse treatment unless:
active member of the US military, is a emancipated minor, or patient is pregnant.
102
The MICU overload plan is initiated when:
3 or fewer MICU's are in service.
103
The MICU overload plan will be canceled when ____ or more MICUs are in service and available to respond.
4
104
Members may request immunizations by an email or a memo addressed to the \_\_\_\_\_\_.
battalion chief, EMS.
105
It is the responsibility of ______ to complete the Dallas county health department report of exposure to communicable disease form.
521
106
The member who has been exposed must complete a city of Irving report of injury to an employee, form \_\_\_\_.
8050
107
Uniforms that become contaminated with blood or body fluids should be placed in a ____ bag and turned in to the property room for cleaning or replacement.
yellow
108
Within ____ hours of the incident, a person claiming occupational exposure to a reportable disease must submit to the Texas DSHS or its designee, a sworn affidavit delineating the reasons for the request.
72
109
All MICUs shall be thoroughly cleaned at least ____ a month using the supplied disinfectant.
once
110
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ - those situation during patient care where there is a large amount of fluids, that contaminate the patient compartment.
Emergency decon.
111
If the ambulance is to remain out of service for longer than ____ minutes at the hospital for the purpose of cleaning, the paramedics will notify the alarm office of the need to remain out of service and provide the approximate time they will be out of service.
20 minutes.
112
The ______ will be defined as "any area that requires an SCBA or in which a member is at risk of becoming lost, trapped, or injured by the environment or structure.
hazard zone
113
The ___ is responsible for including accountability as a major element in strategy and tactics planning, and must consider and react to any barriers to effective accountability.
IC
114
\_\_\_\_ will be accountable to the IC or to a division/group officer - free lancing will not be accepted.
All crews.
115
A minimum crew size will be considered __ members.
2
116
A minimum of _____ portable radio(s) will be required per crew.
1
117
If a radio fails while in the hazard zone, the crew will \_\_\_, unless there is another working radio with the crew, or available in that work area with another crew.
exit
118
The ____ of the first fire company to each geographic side of the incident becomes the initial accountability officer.
driver
119
The ____ will collect passports from crews and apparatus assigned to his/her side of the incident and manage accountability until relieved by a division officer or accountability officer.
driver
120
\_\_\_\_\_\_: responsible for accounting for all crews in his/her assigned division/group.
Division/group officer.
121
In those situations where the division/group officer must enter the hazard zone, passports will continue to be managed by the ____ of the first engine to each geographic side of the incident or a designated accountability officer for his/her division/group.
driver.
122
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: responsible for teaming up with the assigned division/group officer and to manage all accountability for that division/group.
Accountability officer.
123
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: Responsible for managing accountability officers and the accountability system.
accountability group officer
124
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: responsible for tracking the location of all crews.
Incident Commander.
125
The _____ is designed to ensure the safety of all personnel working at an emergency incident.
accountability system
126
To enhance accountability and improve tracking of members in the hazard zone, the ____ system will be used.
passport
127
MICUs, battalion 1, battalion 2, 521, and 522 will have ___ passports which are engraved with the company ID and the initials "IFD"
2
128
For apparatus with __ personnel on duty, passport "A" will contain the names of all personnel currently on duty.
3
129
\_\_\_\_\_\_ are responsible for ensuring that the passports and helmet ID's always remain current.
Company officers
130
As the incident escalates to the level that accountability officers are assigned, the IC should implement an ______ to coordinate the various accountability officers.
accountability group officer.
131
The accountability group officer will be assigned to the \_\_\_\_\_.
logistics section.
132
An ______ of any crew will automatically be assumed lost or trapped in the hazard zone until otherwise determined safe.
absent member
133
Crews exiting at a different location than the original point of entry shall immediately notify their \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Division/group officer and/or accountability officer.
134
Once a lobby division is established, all crews reporting to the building will deliver their _____ to the lobby division.
passports.
135
Once the personnel/equipment divisions/groups are established, that _______ will collect the passports of all crews assigned to fire combat positions.
Resource group officer.
136
The ______ will assign accountability officers at each point of entry.
Resource group officer.
137
Immediately following the declaration of emergency traffic and after the member has described the type of emergency and/or change in conditions, alarm office personnel will sound a pulse tone for ____ seconds, and announce emergency traffic 3 times and then describe the emergency.
5
138
A strategic withdrawal order should take no more than ____ to complete.
5 minutes.
139
Once 5 minutes have elapsed, if any crew has not exited the building and provided a personnel accountability report, the IC shall initiate an "\_\_\_\_\_."
Emergency evacuation.
140
When an ______ is necessary, the initiating member shall declare "emergency traffic" a total of three times, followed by the declaration "evacuate" a total three times.
Emergency evacuation
141
The alarm office with sound the warble tone on all Irving fire department radio frequencies for ____ seconds for an emergency evacuation, followed by "evacuate" a total of 3 times.
10
142
The IC will instruct personnel to sound apparatus air horns with short repeated blasts for a period not to exceed ____ seconds. (emergency evacuation.)
10
143
The notification process for a emergency evacuation shall be confined to no more than ____ seconds.
60 `
144
Speeding while responding code 3 on congested streets or narrow residential streets is limited to _____ over the posted speed limit.
5
145
Speeding while responding code 3 on major streets and thoroughfares shall not exceed ____ over the posted speed limit.
10 mph
146
When responding code 3 and driving in center lanes or in to oncoming traffic, _____ is the maximum speed.
20 MPH
147
All members, with the exception of the driver, shall dismount and assist with ____ and plymovent attachment.
backing operations.
148
All personnel in the vessel shall act as ____ to warn the operator of hazards or safety concerns. (boat 8)
spotters
149
Fire boat 8 shall be placed in operation upon request of the OIC of a scene of event with a minimum _____ person staff.
3
150
An ____ will be assigned in all water rescues.
on-shore spotter.
151
The _____ sole responsibility is to watch and monitor the location and status of victim(s) in the water.
spotters.
152
If a spotter loses sight of a victim or rescuer, the ____ shall be turned off until visual contact has been reestablished.
boat motor.
153
\_\_\_\_\_ will be housed adjacent to 780 Lake Carolyn in the boathouse.
Boat 8
154
Fire boat 8 trailer will be housed behind \_\_\_\_\_.
Station 11
155
The entry gate at 780 lake Carolyn shall be opened by combination lock, \_\_\_\_\_\_. or Knox key.
8671
156
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ will contain keys and log book for fire boat 8.
Fire boat 8 glove compartment
157
For problematic fire situations, send an e-mail to the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Fire Marshal
158
For fire code related issues, send an email to the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Assistant fire marshal .
159
Where the fire cause/origin is readily determinable by the company officer and/or the IC and no suspicious circumstances are apparent, an ____ is not required at the scene.
investigator.
160
Diesel powered pumpers will operate at full capacity for approximately \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
4 hours.
161
The IC will direct the request for on scene fuel deliveries with the number of apparatus to be fueled to the _____ through the alarm office.
Fleet services
162
The IC should provide at least ___ hours lead time for fuel delivery.
2
163
Hydrocarbon spills greater than ____ gallons will require a response from the HAZMAT team.
25
164
A spill of ____ gallons or more is a reportable quantity to the Texas Commission on environmental quality.
25
165
\_\_\_\_\_ can be accomplished by plugging, damming, diking, or catching the product in a container.
Containment.
166
A ______ may be requested for additional absorbent if needed to contain the fuel spill.
blocker.
167
Any clean up by the HAZMAT team of chemicals other than hydrocarbons shall be placed into the \_\_\_\_\_\_.
Yellow bags
168
In the event that any amount of product enters a waterway or storm drain, call for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
a HAZMAT response.
169
The objective of the IFD during a hazardous materials emergency is to _____ the incident to the point that an emergency situation no longer exists.
stabilize
170
The role of the first responders in a Haz-Mat incident shall be ______ in nature.
Defensive.
171
The haz-mat team will respond to all haz-mat incidents with \_\_\_\_\_\_.
Truck 8 and Haz-mat 8
172
The __________ shall be the highest ranking Haz-Mat team member on scene.
haz-mat group officer
173
The ______ will make tactical decision pertaining to the Haz-Mat group to include entry, decontamination, and control and containment procedures.
Haz-Mat Group Officer
174
The ________ will advise the incident commander of tactics, progress, equipment, and personnel needs, changes needed in zone designation or size, etc.
Haz-Mat group officer
175
The ______ will provide a Haz-Mat pre-entry briefing.
Haz-Mat Group Officer
176
\_\_\_\_\_ will consist of 2 members wearing appropriate PPE for the materials involved. (Haz-Mat)
The entry team
177
A ______ of 2 members must be established for each entry team prior to attempting entry that will wear PPE equal to that of the entry team.
back up team.
178
A Haz-Mat _____ shall be designated for each Haz-Mat incident to monitor operations within the hot and warm zone and is responsible for the overall safety of the Hazmat sector operations.
Hazmat safety officer
179
The _______ will immediately suspend or alter operations that threaten any personnel if an IDLH, or dangerous condition or situation is identified.
Hazmat safety officer
180
An _____ shall be designated at the discretion of the Hazmat group officer and shall be responsible for the overall operations of personnel within the hot zone.
Entry team officer
181
The _____ will monitor entry team time in the hot zone.
Entry team officer
182
The ______ will maintain communications with entry team and monitor all communications with workers in the hot zone.
entry team officer
183
A minimum of ____ hazmat team members must be available to attempt entry.
4
184
The purpose of a ____ is to assure the health and safety of personnel operating at the scene. (hazmat)
Site Safety Plan
185
In a Hazmat incident, _____ should be established in the cold zone near the decon site and positioned so as not to interfere with its operations or accessibility.
triage
186
The ____ is the area in which the hazardous material is actually located and extends as far as necessary to protect personnel and equipment from contamination or injury.
hot zone
187
A log shall be maintained of all personnel entering the ____ to include: entry and sit time, level of PPE worn, and reason for entry.
Hot zone.
188
The ____ will serve primarily as a work corridor for support functions such as decon, equipment drop, etc.
warm zone.
189
The _____ will be limited to those personnel and functions providing Hot zone support.
warm zone
190
\_\_\_\_\_ consists of any process intended to remove or reduce contamination from victims, IFD personnel, and/or equipment.
Decon.
191
\_\_\_\_\_ is the systematic cleaning of entry team personnel to allow them to safely remove chemical protection suits.
Technical decontamination
192
The ____ site shall be located inside the warm zone forming a work corridor between the hot and cold zones.
decon
193
The _____ site will be clearly designated using orange traffic cones to mark the entrance and exit.
decon
194
The decon sequence when exiting a hot zone of a hazmat incident includes: (in order)
equipment drop, gross decon, ppe drop, personal decon, and SCBA drop.
195
1st step upon entering the decon corridor.
Equipment drop
196
2nd step of the decon corridor. Involves the removal of large particles of contaminants from external surfaces of PPE by physical and/or chemical means in order to prevent transfer of contaminants to personnel.
Gross decon
197
3rd step of the decon corridor. After gross decon has been completed.
PPE drop.
198
4th step of the decon corridor. Occurs after the removal of PPE and prior to the removal of the SCBA face piece.
Personal decon.
199
The 5th and final step of the decon corridor. After personal decon has been completed.
SCBA drop.
200
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ typically is reserved for the incident responder and those extreme situations where normal decon can not be performed due to injuries requiring immediate life saving medical attention.
Emergency decontamination.
201
PPE for decon team members shall be determined by the decon group officer but as a minimum shall be \_\_\_\_\_\_.
equal to or one level below the entry team.
202
The _____ of a Haz-Mat incident is comprised of documentation, critique, and follow up.
termination
203
The ______ will initiate termination of the incident. (hazmat)
Hazmat group officer
204
Documentation of a Haz-mat incident will be accomplished using the Hazardous Material run report, IFD form \_\_\_.
5
205
It shall be the responsibility of the ________ to schedule and conduct any critique of a Haz-Mat incident.
ranking Haz-Mat team officer
206
A minimum of __ hours of continuing education pertaining to HazMat shall be required each year for first responder operations level.
4
207
\_\_\_\_\_\_ are individuals who respond to releases or potential releases for the purpose of attempting to control and/or stabilize the incident.
Hazardous Materials Technicians
208
A minimum of ___ hours of CE pertaining to hazardous materials shall be required each year for all members of the Haz-Mat response team and any other member subject to filling a position on the Haz-Mat response team.
8 hours
209
All _____ assigned to fire suppression shall be trained to the level of Hazardous Materials Incident Commander.
officers assigned to stations and 11 and 8 and battalion chiefs
210
In addition to the zones, a ______ will be established within the hot zone to protect contaminated personnel/victims from further exposure or contamination.
Area of refuge.
211
The establishment of the "area of refuge" shall be the responsibility of the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Haz-Mat group officer.
212
The area of refuge will be established and will also serve as the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Initial triage area.
213
The _______ should be in either a square or rectangular configuration.
area of refuge.
214
No _____ will be removed from the incident without first being given both gross and secondary decon. (hazmat)
deceased victim
215
The hazmat medical surveillance program will be administered under the supervision of the IFD \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
assistant chief, special services.
216
Fighting high-rise fires is probably the most ____ of all firefighting.
chaotic
217
\_\_\_\_\_, so vital to command and control, is not always effective in high-rise fires.
Communication
218
\_\_\_\_\_\_: any structure seven or more stories above ground.
High-Rise
219
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: the first two arriving companies to a high-rise fire (preferably the first arriving engine and truck crew)
Investigative Team
220
Resource area: a reserve of manpower and equipment located ____ floors below the fire floor at or near level 1 staging
2
221
\_\_\_\_\_: established on all second-alarm high rise fires that is located two floors below the fire floor next to the resource area.
R&R area.
222
Safe Refuge area: an area established __ or more floors below the fire floor for the purpose of bringing persons evacuated from above.
3
223
The _____ will report to the staging area shall be the staging area officer
SDO Either 521 or 522
224
Responsibilities of the _______ on a high rise fire: if possible obtain elevator keys and assign an FEO as the elevator operator
first arriving truck
225
\_\_\_\_ arriving engine locate fire and use all extinguishers available. Tools water can, ABC extinguisher TIC
First engine company
226
\_\_\_ arriving truck evacuation, rescue, and check for vertical spread on the floors above the fire.
Second truck
227
\_\_\_\_ arriving truck company: proceed to rescue stairwell, check vertical spread floor above fire, proceed to roof call IC when roof hatch closed
Second
228
\_\_\_\_ arriving battalion chief on a high rise fire: report to the fire floor and take over fire floor division officer.
second arriving
229
First two engine company drivers: will team up and supply both the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_
standpipe and sprinkler connection.
230
The removal of building occupants to a safe location should always be ___ consideration. OLD
first
231
An _____ on a high rise fire is often the best method of saving lives and preventing extension of the fire. OLD
aggressive attack
232
How many steps are in the IFD "lock out, tag out" procedure for EV's?
7
233
Starting in \_\_\_\_, EV's started being produced with lithium-ion batteries.
2012
234
\_\_\_\_\_ creates a greater risk of fire once the container housing the battery is damaged or exposed to fire.
lithium-ion batteries
235
Lithium ion batteries are dry cell packed with coolant therefore liquids coming from an electric vehicle may not necessitate a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
hazardous materials response.
236
7 steps of the IFD "lock out, tag out" policy for EV's:
1. Identify EV
2. Stabilize
3. Access
4. put in park
5. turn ignition off and give keys to command
6. check that all electric vehicle dash indicator lights/gauges are shut down.
7. disconnect and shut down 12v electrical system at 12v battery.
237
There is a potential for ____ when lithium-ion batteries are physically damaged.
delayed thermal runaway
238
If during a size up, leaking fluids, sparks, smoke, flames, increased temperature, gurgling, or bubbling sound from the high-voltage battery compartment are detected, assume there is a High-voltage lithium-ion battery \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
thermal runaway event.
239
If a thermal runaway incident is occurring, establish a _______ or plan for defensive operation.
establish a sustained water supply.
240
Due to location and construction of lithium batteries, the ____ should be considered out of play for any lifting or stabilizing.
floor pan.
241
When it is determined that there is a lithium ion battery fire or thermal runaway event, consider establishing a sustained water supply capable of delivering copies amounts of water to support a long term suppression operation that may require _______ gallons of water or more.
2,000-3,000
242
It is not recommended that fire department personnel attempt to ____ the high voltage lithium ion battery casing to apply water due to the shock hazard.
penetrate.
243
The ______ of a EV should be inspected for heat with a TIC prior to leaving the scene.
floor pan
244
Do not allow _____ to be towed with wheels contacting the ground.
electric hybrid vehicles.
245
Advise the tow agency to not store an electric vehicle with potentially damaged lithium-ion battery inside any structure or within ____ ft of any structure or vehicle as per NHTSA interim guidance protocols.
50
246
Treat any public charging stations as a \_\_\_\_\_\_.
Downed power line.
247
Volts of a high voltage orange cable?
Must be orange if over 60V
248
The ____ is designed to be scalable to expand as the needs and complexities of an incident grow.
Incident Management System
249
\_\_\_\_\_ is responsible for all incident activities including the development and implementation of strategic decision and for approving and releasing resources.
Command
250
\_\_\_\_\_ reports directly to command and is responsible for all tactical activities focused on reducing the immediate hazard, saving lives and properties, establishing situational control, and restoring normal operations.
Operations.
251
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ reports directly to command and is responsible for the collection, evaluation, and dissemination of incident situation and use of that information about the development of the incident and status of resources.
Planning.
252
\_\_\_\_ reports directly to command and is responsible for providing facilities, services, materials, and other resources in support of the incident.
Logistics.
253
\_\_\_\_\_\_ reports directly to command and is responsible for all financial and cost analysis of the incident.
Finance
254
\_\_\_\_\_\_: general requires an investigation. the officer goes with the crew and utilizes the portable radio to command the incident.
Nothing showing mode
255
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: situations that require immediate action and the officers supervision of the crew. Utilization o portable radio will permit involvement of the officer in these activities without neglecting his/her IC responsibilities.
Fast attack mode
256
\_\_\_\_\_\_: large incidents or potential for rapid expansion requires immediate, strong, direct overall command.
Incident command mode.
257
Rescue 6, comprised of Engine 6 and Medic 6, and an additional MICU will be automatically dispatched on any report of smoke and fire showing or what may be classified as a \_\_\_\_\_\_.
“working fire”.
258
When rescue 6 arrives to a working fire, it shall be staffed with a ____ person minimum crew.
3
259
The _____ responding to a working fire has the responsibility to stage far enough away from the scene as to not be blocked in.
additional MICU
260
The second MICU on a working structure fire is strictly for the care of \_\_\_\_\_.
first responders.
261
At no time will members enter the IDLH atmosphere until at least ___ fire suppression personnel are assembled on scene.
4
262
The response to all alarms of fire in a structure must include as the first priority a ____ search for occupants or victims.
primary search
263
If the incident is specialized in nature such as HAZMAT, confined space, etc., an _____ with that specialty should be appointed.
assistant ISO
264
Knox lock boxes should be installed near the ____ to the building.
main entrance.
265
Installed lock boxes must be hooked into a \_\_\_\_
alarm system
266
Each time the Knox box lock is opened, the ____ will be activated.
Alarm system
267
The _____ shall be removed from the box and secured anytime the vehicle is being sent off for repairs at locations other than the city shop.
Knox box key
268
Loss of any of the Knox box keys or the transmitter must be reported immediately, through channels, to the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Assistant chief, operations
269
The radio signal receiver for these gates will receive a clear signal from the transmitter from at least ____ ft away.
100
270
High rise buildings with stairwell doors that lock to prevent entry onto the floor from the stairwell will have a switch in the _____ to deactivate the lock mechanism
fire control room
271
Problems encountered with any Knox box system should be reported to the ____ for correction,
Assistant fire marshal
272
During a Mayday, _____ will not resume until cleared to do so by the incident commander.
normal radio traffic
273
In the event of a MAYDAY, the alarm office will dispatch \_\_\_\_\_\_.
the next greater alarm with a MICU response
274
In the event of a MAYDAY, consider moving operations to a new channel and assigning a \_\_\_\_\_\_.
operations officer.
275
Alarm office personnel are authorized to dispatch ______ in the event of a MAYDAY without a call from the incident commander.
next greater alarm with MICU
276
As a member of the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_, when our resources are depleted, the IFD can request to receive fire equipment resources and personnel assistance when required.
Dallas County Fire Chiefs Mutual Aid plan.
277
The Dallas County Mutual Aid plan does not provide for emergency ______ mutual aid.
MICU mutual aid.
278
The Dallas county mutual aid response plan provides for 2 engine companies to report to the emergency and 2 engine companies to fill in at designated vacated stations on the ______ call for mutual aid.
first
279
When calling for mutual aid, a ___ company must be specifically requested and is limited to the first, second, and third calls for additional mutual aid responses.
truck
280
All requests for _____ will be submitted to the Dallas fire and rescue communications center.
mutual aid assistance.
281
Should the number of in-service engine companies be reduced below \_\_\_\_, alarm office personnel will promptly notify the on-call assistant chief or the chief of department of the situation and be guided by instructions.
3
282
When mutual aid assistance is requested, IFD alarm office personnel shall be responsible to recall and assign ______ to each fire station in which mutual aid companies will fill-in.
one knowledgeable IFD member
283
Should the IFD alarm office receive such request to dispatch IFD fire equipment to a mutual aid member city, the IFD dispatcher shall promptly notify \_\_\_\_\_.
the on-call assistant chief or the chief of department.
284
IFD companies dispatched to provide mutual aid fill-in assistance at the fire station of another city shall notify the _____ of that city upon arrival at the fill-in station.
alarm office
285
When IFD companies respond to an emergency scene in another jurisdiction, the ____ will be sent to the ICP for the emergency to assist with communication and directions for the IFD companies.
district battalion chief
286
Mutual aid companies rendering assistance shall operate under the immediate supervision and shall be to the immediate responsibility of the ____ present in the command post of the fire department rendering assistance.
liaison officer
287
Mutual aid companies that utilize portable radios equipped with ___ interoperability tactical radio channels can be patched into any of the IFD talk groups with help from the alarm office.
P25
288
When requesting MICU's for a mass casualty incident only through the mutual aid agreement, Dallas county mutual emergency medical service aid will provide up to ___ total MICU's
20 (1st - 5, 2nd - 5, 3rd - 10.)
289
\_\_\_\_\_\_: any type of situation when the number of casualties exceeds the ability of the IFD's ability to care for them.
Mass Casualty Incident.
290
Companies in the extrication area are under the direction of the \_\_\_\_. (MCI)
triage group supervisor
291
\_\_\_\_\_\_: kits provided to division officers, which contain checklists, forms, and other supplies needed to manage individual divisions during an MCI
Division portfolios
292
When needed, an ____ shall be assigned by the IC and shall be in charge of the triage, treatment, and transportation groups.
EMS branch director.
293
During a MCI, the IC will establish ____ staging area and a staging supervisor.
Level II.
294
Patient priority ____ : patient that has AOC, capillary refill \>2, or respiratory rate \> 30.
1; red
295
Patient priority \_\_\_\_: Patients that do not meet the Red patient criteria and are unable to self-rescue from the emergency area.
2; yellow
296
Patient priority \_\_\_\_: the walking wounded.
3; green
297
Patient priority \_\_\_\_: Dead or patients that have a probable outcome that does not justify the resources required to manage them.
4; black
298
The ___ priority in a MCI is to locate the patients, assess the emergency care they will need, and remove then from an immediate physical danger to protect them from the hazards present.
first
299
Extrication/rescue personnel should remove ambulatory patients (green) immediately to an ____ where limited medical care will be made available.
assembly area
300
Red and yellow non-ambulatory patients should be moved to ____ for more intensive medical care.
treatment divisions.
301
\_\_\_\_ is responsible for reassessing and if necessary modifying the EMS response of a MCI.
EMS branch director
302
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ will assign fire department members to supervisor positions for triage, treatment, and transportation groups and provide them with a safety vest and division portfolio identifying them as such. (MCI)
EMS branch director.
303
The ______ wil coordinate with extrication/rescue area personnel at the scene for immediately removing patients from areas where significant threats to life or safety exist.
Triage group supervisor.
304
The ____ will perform triage functions to assess the severity of each patients life-threatening condition and tag each patient with an appraise triage priority.
triage group supervisor.
305
The ____ will expedite the removal of casualties to the treatment area after patients have been tagged and airway, breathing, and circulation covered.
triage group supervisor
306
The ____ will evaluate resources needed for extrication of trapped patients and coordinate with extrication/rescue to facilitate moving of patients to the treatment area.
triage group supervisor
307
The ____ will establish an assembly area for green patients to await delayed transportation.
triage group supervisor.
308
The ____ will report progress to the EMS branch director and “all clear” when all victims have been removed.
Triage group supervisor.
309
Patients should be triaged and tagged while in the ____ area. (MCI)
extrication/rescue
310
The ___ will maintain a record of patients passing through the treatment division utilizing the treatment division portfolio.
treatment group supervisor.
311
The ____ will utilize “biotel" channel on portable radio or cell phone to notify hospitals through biotel and ascertain patient receiving capabilities. (MCI)
Transportation group supervisor
312
The _____ of a MCI will identify ambulance staging, patient loading areas, and helicopter landing zones.
transportation group supervisor.
313
The ____ will ensure accurate accounting of all patients and destinations using the triage tagging systems indicating the triage tag number of each of the patients transported, the triage priority, the nature of their injuries, the destination, and the unit providing transportation.
Transportation group supervisor.
314
If a bus is required to transport priority three patients to a hospital or shelter, transportation ay be secured by calling \_\_\_\_\_.
DART.
315
Red and yellow survivors (MCI) will be placed on numbered backboards located in the \_\_\_\_\_\_.
disaster response trailer.
316
Triage tags will be attached to victims on the \_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_.
upper extremities first, lower extremities second, head (neck) last.
317
The ____ will coordinate with the authority responsible for facilities in arranging for temporary morgue facilities and transportation.
EMS branch director.
318
The ____ will consult with city/county health officer as needed concerning appropriate procedures to safeguard the health of personnel assigned to move the fatalities.
EMS branch director.
319
Observing/monitoring personnel during the performance of duties can be assigned to the \_\_\_\_.
incident safety officer.
320
At the conclusion of the incident or at the end of an assignment at the MCI scene, all personnel should participate in a mandatory _____ briefing.
Demobilization.
321
Natural gas is an odorless, tasteless, and colorless gas, mainly composed of \_\_\_\_.
Methane
322
As natural gas escapes into the atmosphere, it dissipates rapidly, as it is ____ than air.
lighter
323
Natural gas has a narrow combustible range and will only ignite when there is an air-to-gas mixture of between **\_\_\_\_ to ____ percent.**
5-15
324
If the cut or ruptured gas line is greater than \_\_\_, the closest engine, hazmat team, SDO, and battalion chief will respond.
1 ½"
325
If a gas leak is inside a high occupancy structure, the dispatcher will dispatch:
nearest engine, Hazmat, SDO, and battalion chief.
326
What is constituted as an extended on scene time?
2 hours
327
Officers on scene and the ___ will coordinate the rotation of relief crews on a cut gas line.
alarm office personnel.
328
If an incident extends into more than ____ hours the alarm office personnel shall notify the chiefs officer on call or the assistant chief of operations. (gas investigation)
4 hours
329
If the cut or ruptured gas line is less than 1 ½" in diameter and the readings reach \_\_\_\_, 10% of the LEL, the 2 gas monitor will go into alarm and the company officer will request a HAZMAT team.
5000 PPM
330
The response to an _____ should be flexible scalable, dynamic, and timely with the ability to change rapidly based on new information.
infectious disease pandemic.
331
A major assumption of a pandemic outbreak is the difficulty in the maintaining fire and emergency services operations considering a large portion of the personnel may \_\_\_\_\_\_.
become ill.
332
\_\_\_\_\_ of a pandemic event is evidence of increased and sustained human to human transmission.
Phase 1
333
During ____ of a pandemic response, assign staff member responsibility to track and monitor current information from the CDC, Dallas county health, and WHO.
phase 1
334
\_\_\_\_\_ of a pandemic involves confirmed cases of an infectious disease pandemic in the continental US
Phase II
335
During ____ of a pandemic, IFD will meet with local hospital representatives to discuss operational challenge.
Phase II
336
During ____ of a pandemic, the medical director will review current infectious disease policies and make adjustments.
Phase II
337
During _____ of the pandemic, create trigger points for staffing during high probabilities of absenteeism.
phase II
338
During ____ of a pandemic, review and adjust a flexible sick leave policy.
phase II.
339
\_\_\_\_\_ of a pandemic involves confirmed cases of an infectious disease in the city of Irving or surrounding cities.
Phase 3
340
Phase ____ of a pandemic, IFD will implement emergency medical dispatch protocols.
3
341
Phase ___ of a pandemic, IFD will initiate current infectious disease response plan.
3
342
Phase __ of a pandemic, IFD will place special response vehicles in service.
3
343
Phase ____ of a pandemic, IFD will suspend vacation leave at appropriate trigger point.
3
344
Phase ____ of the pandemic, IFD will monitor/track all suspected patient contacts.
3
345
\_\_\_\_\_: availability of a company to respond to calls. There are only 2 levels.
status
346
What are the 2 levels of status?
In service and out of service.
347
\_\_\_\_: the purpose for which a company is enroute to a (non-emergency) location.
Mission
348
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: procedure used by alarm office personnel to broadcast radio messages over multiple channels or talk groups simultaneously.
Simulcast or simul-select.
349
\_\_\_\_\_\_: refers to single family residential dwellings estimated to be approximately 2000 square feet or smaller and/or any condition where the dispatch information warrants an upgraded investigative response.
Light box structure fire
350
Structure fire response of 2 engines, 2 tucks, one MICU, one BC, and one SDO.
Light box
351
\_\_\_\_\_\_: refers to structures 4 stories or more in height and locations with high occupancy load.
Heavy box structure fire.
352
structure fire response of 5 engine companies, 3 truck companies, one MICU, 2 battalion chiefs, and 2 SDO's, Rescue 6
heavy box
353
Call for a ___ will involve one truck and/or engine company if dispatch information reveals that the aerial device will not be necessary. One Batt Chief, one MICU (dispatchers may choose not to dispatch these last 2 on situations such as stranded motorist)
high water rescue.
354
Call for a ____ will involve 1 BC, one engine or one truck company, one MICU and boat 1 with the swift water rescue team.
Open water rescue.
355
Call for a ____ will involve a one alarm box assignment, rescue 6, the swift water rescue team, and boat 1.
Swift water rescue.
356
For a ____ response, one alarm medical box alarm; 3 engine companies, 2 truck companies, 2 battalion chiefs, 2 SDO's, and 3 MICU’s.
active shooter and/or mass casualty incident.
357
\_\_\_\_\_\_ shall be assigned to any incident that involves more than 2 MICU's involved in patient care.
521
358
\_\_\_\_\_: dispatch shall send the next closest fire apparatus and next closest MICU (structure fire)
RIC response
359
Rescue 6 shall be automatically dispatched on ___ to serve as the dedicated RIC team with or without IC request.
Any report of smoke and fire showing or "working fire"
360
\_\_\_\_: this channel is available only on base radios located within the fire stations.
Irving-base
361
The _____ channel is a specific radio channel found on both mobile and portable radios, position 12, that will be utilized for PD personnel to communicate directly with fire department personnel when engaged in a joint operation.
public safety 1 radio
362
\_\_\_\_\_\_: position 15 on portable radios, this is an interoperability channel to be used with neighboring cities for the purpose of mutual aid.
Fire IO-10
363
\_\_\_\_\_ channel: the decision to use this channel should be made by the first arriving company or the IC.
Simplex (talk-around 16)
364
When ____ is used, at least 1 IFD member, with 2 radios, mobile and portable, must remain outside the structure.
simplex (talk-around)
365
When transmitting on the mobile handheld microphone on the portable radio, the speakers mouth should be approximately ___ to ____ inches from the microphone.
1-2
366
If you are told your volume is too low, _____ the microphone versus speaking louder.
reposition.
367
Any transmission from ___ console will override any other transmission on the same channel.
Dispatch
368
A request for ____ response must include a detailed size up of the situation. Along with the suspected or known product identification, include the estimated amount of release, the most desirable rout to the location, and the location of the staging area.
HAZMAT
369
The standard response to our ___ request will recieve one squad car, and one automatic back up unit.
code 3
370
Transmission of the term ____ will generate a code 3 IPD response and dispatch 2 IPD officers to the last known location of the member in peril.
code blue
371
Each battalion chief is responsible to ensure all companies within their battalion have successfully logged on to their MDC by ____ each morning.
0800
372
The purpose of the ____ is to have a fully equipped rescue team consisting of at least two members that is on site and in a ready state to immediately react and respond to rescue injured or trapped firefighters.
Rapid intervention crew
373
The ___ will designate the location of the RIC staging area.
IC
374
\_\_\_\_\_\_: single shift recall. utilized when a large number or personnel are needed to mitigate an existing emergency.
level 2 recall
375
For a ____ recall, the last shift to be relieved shall be the shift that is designated to return to duty.
Level 2
376
\_\_\_\_\_\_: a complete and total recall of all off-duty IFD personnel
Level 3 recall.
377
Battalion chiefs and/or acting battalion chiefs shall have the authority to issue ____ recalls as necessary, to ensure operational effectiveness.
Level 1
378
When a Level ___ recall is issued for all off-duty IFD personnel, members assigned to fire prevention division shall be recalled if off-duty.
3
379
In the event that a level 2 or level 3 recall is ordered, the _____ shall report to the alarm office if off duty.
Captain of fire communications
380
The _______ shall ensure that contact information for all Irving Fire Department personnel is kept current.
Captain of fire communications
381
All IFD personnel recalled shall be compensated with a minimum of ___ hours of pay at the overtime rate per the city of Irving employee policy.
2
382
If possible, ____ will be cordoned off with barrier tape to clearly define the area.
rehab
383
\_\_\_\_\_ should be established on every incident where the donning of chemical protective equipment will be required.
Rehab operations
384
Air/light 555 will be dispatched on any ___ alarm or greater fire and may also be requested by the IC at any time during an emergency event.
2nd
385
Progression to a ____ alarm or greater will require the IC to designate 3 additional members to the rehab group, will at least 2 being paramedics.
2nd
386
Carbon monoxide level above ___ will be considered mandatory transport.
20
387
company officers will immediately report their ____ in R&R directly to the rehab group officer.
arrival
388
Each RIC that enters the building will require the formation of ___ additional RICs outside the entry point.
2
389
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ for a rope rescue incident: An IFD member that has successfully completed 40 hours of Rope Rescue operations level training in accordance with NFPA 1006 and successfully completed 40 additional hours of Rope rescue technician level training in accordance with NFPA.
Properly trained persons
390
\_\_\_\_\_: staffed by the IFD member trained to the awareness level, responsible for the safe set up and operation of the belay system.
Belay line
391
At a minimum, the main haul system of a rope rescue will include ____ feet of ½" red rescue rope.
400
392
Operations at all structure fires must include, as the first priority, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
searches for occupants and/or victims
393
The ____ is to verify the absence of or presence of victims.
secondary search
394
The tactical paramedic team is a specialty team that reports through the chain-of-command under the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Assistant chief operations
395
Once on the scene of an incident or training exercise, IFD tactical paramedics will be directed and supervised by the ________ chain of command.
IPD tactical section.
396
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: when the police department encounters incidents involving barricaded persons, hostage situations, and active shooters or other immediate life threatening tactical situations.
Call out
397
\_\_\_\_\_\_: when the police department encounters incidents involving high risk warrants.
Request
398
Any condition or reason that would prevent a member from reporting for regular shift duty as a paramedic or firefighter will be a reason to prevent activation as a ________ member.
tactical paramedic team
399
The IPD tactical team supervisor will initiate a “call out” for tactical paramedics through _____ paging system.
IPD tactical
400
The chief and all assistant chiefs will be paged by the _______ on all tactical paramedic deployments
Fire Dispatch CAD system.
401
After the warrant is completed, the tactical paramedics will notify ____ of the correct location and hours of overtime worked.
fire dispatch
402
Tactical paramedic duties include dealing with medical emergencies and/or trauma that may occur within the context of \_\_\_\_\_\_.
police tactical operations
403
Tactical paramedic duties include attending training quarterly with approval of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
assistant chief/safety and career development
404
The TRT as well as ____ will be called on all rescues involving cave-ins, persons trapped in shafts/holes, confined space rescues, and trench rescue.
water utilities
405
Water, plastics, glass, and shiny surfaces are all an effective barrier for the ____ and may cause a reflective image.
TIC
406
The thermal imager is ______ and could produce a spark.
not intrinsically safe
407
\_\_\_\_: in general, a temporary and narrow excavation in which the depth of the trench is greater than the width.
Trench
408
For purposes of the trench rescue policy, trenches will be defined as any manmade or natural depression, hole, trench, or earth wall, of ___ feet deep or greater.
5
409
If any of the following are present, the IFD will consider the trench unsafe:
collapse has already occurred, spoil pile closer than 2 from the edge, water in the trench without a water removal system, or heavy equipment operating within two feet of the trench.
410
The alarm office will dispatch the first due engine, truck, medic, BC, EMS supervisor, and the TRT when a rescue is known to involve a \_\_\_\_.
trench.
411
\_\_\_\_ will be utilized on all trench rescue incidents
ground pads (4x8 sheets of ½" plywood)
412
\_\_\_\_\_ for trench egress will be placed in a minimum of 2 places within the trench
ground ladders
413
When placing ladders for a trench rescue, placing will be as close as practical to the rescue area and not more than ___ feet away from the rescue area.
25
414
A minimum of ___ sets of shoring panels will be placed in a trench rescue.
3
415
The TRT ____ will complete and maintain the “trench rescue organizational board.”
safety officer
416
All rescue commands will come from the ____ or his/her designees.
TRT officer
417
\_\_\_\_\_\_: this job function is arguably the most dangerous part of our jobs and must always be treated with that in mind.
Traffic incident management
418
The ___ will be an area that is protected by apparatus and will be the location in which personnel can perform their duties.
safety zone
419
At all times, one member must remain in the cab of the truck to serve as an \_\_\_\_\_\_.
upstream spotter.
420
Anytime a major thoroughfare is closed, one ____ will be dispatched
one EMS officer
421
The primary role of the EMS officer anytime a major thoroughfare is closed is to act as a ____ and warn personnel of incoming vehicles that may post a threat to on-scene operations.
downstream spotter
422
\_\_\_\_\_ will keep a supply of blue team Wendy helmets to be used for interns.
521 and 522
423
Turn off all emergency vehicle ______ that are not contributing to the lighting of the emergency scene and turn on all clearance and marker lights and emergency warning lights.
headlights and spotlights
424
IPD vehicles should be offered position within the ___ to deter motorists from dipping back into the work zone after passing the blocker while providing a safe working environment for IPD officers.
shadow
425
Use Fire department apparatus to block at least ___ additional lane more than already obstructed by the involved vehicles
1
426
A truck company and blocker when dispatched to all incidents on limited access, high volume expressways, and highways will establish and upstream block occupying a minimum of ___ lanes plus the paved shoulder.
2
427
Once a tiller is positioned on a high volume expressway or highway, the _____ will exit the cab on the non-traffic side and proceed to join their crew inside the main cab of the apparatus.
rear tiller driver
428
Truck crews shall not leave the confines of the apparatus to assist on the accident scene unless ______ is requested.
Extrication or manpower
429
The primary purpose of the ___ is to be alert to upstream, and if possible, downstream traffic issues.
truck crew
430
A ____ should be used by the truck crew to audibly warn all operating personnel of a concern for the actions of an approaching motorist.
series of long horn blasts
431
\_\_\_\_\_\_ will be notified anytime the alarm office contacts the towing company to request a tow truck on location.
IPD dispatch
432
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: several roadway construction companies operate a rolling safety barrier vehicle. These vehicles are equipped with appropriate crash barriers and directional signage.
Privet Entity Blocking Apparatus (PEBA)
433
On major thoroughfares under construction, the alarm office shall request the respective company to deploy their ____ to the scene.
PEBA
434
If no PEBA has arrived on scene within ___ minutes, the IC will notify the alarm office.
30
435
Bags of oil sorb to be carried on blockers as a minimum.
15
436
Flares to be carried on blockers as a minimum.
2 boxes
437
traffic cones to be carried on blockers as a minimum.
10
438
HAZMAT booms to be carried on blockers as a minimum.
2 boxes.
439
Street brooms to be carried on blockers as a minimum.
2
440
Scoop shovels to be carried on blockers as a minimum.
2
441
Blocker station captains shall ensure their oil sorb reserve inventory is maintained at ___ extra bags.
5
442
Prior to ____ of each year, station captains at blocker stations are responsible to check the integrity of the gel inside the water tank.
September 15th
443
The sodium polyacrylate concentration to constitute the gel in the blocker tank is ____ pounds of powder to 500 gallons of water.
50
444
Requests for blocker usage other than protection for first responders and their apparatus requires approval from the \_\_\_\_\_\_.
Assistant chief, operations.
445
Should IPD contact the alarm office asking for addition equipment during blocking operations, verify that the ____ is aware of the need and agrees with the request prior to dispatch.
IFD OIC.
446
Vehicle fires in parking garages will be dispatched as a \_\_\_\_.
structure fire.
447
Incident commanders are reminded that _____ may be a useful consideration when it comes to vehicle fires in parking garages.
booster 9
448
The required clearance of parking structure per code is ___ ft and booster 9 is 6' 6" tall.
7
449
\_\_\_\_\_ drivers should not enter a structure with a clearance of equal to or less than 6'8" tall due to possible damage if the vehicle should bounce while moving.
Booster 9
450
If a vehicle is on fire in a parking garage at or below the ___ floor, locate the stairs closes to the fire upwind and deploy the 2 ½ preconnect.
3rd
451
If vehicle is on fire in a parking garage on the ___ floor or above, use the standpipe for fire attack operations.
4th
452
The second due engine on a vehicle fire in a parking garage will assist the first engine if the fire is located on the ___ floor or below.
3rd
453
The second due engine on a vehicle fire in a parking garage will perform attack if vehicle is on ___ floor or above using the standpipe system.
4th
454
The ____ on a vehicle fire in a parking garage should be position as a water supply should the standpipe system be inoperable.
first due truck
455
When possible, members assigned to station 1 shall be certified to the minimum of \_\_\_\_.
swift water rescue technician 2 level.
456
\_\_\_\_\_ at station 1 is responsible for coordingating all training for the water rescue team to be supervised by a BC as assigned by the chief of department.
one captain
457
Each water rescue team member will receive a minimum of ___ hours of continuing education each year as per subject breakdowns on the water rescue training sheet.
16
458
All requests for repair to, replacement of or additions to the water rescue team inventory of equipment will be directed to the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
assistant chief, special services.
459
\_\_\_\_\_: include drownings, entrapments, and other perils that occur in swimming pools, ponds, dammed levees, and other areas in which water is not flowing in a downstream manner and rescues will be made by direct contact without the use of a rescue boat.
high water rescues
460
The initial response to a high water rescue will include:
BC, engine or truck company, and a MICU
461
\_\_\_\_\_ is required in areas where contact rescues are not possible and boat rescue is required.
open water rescue
462
The initial response to a open water rescue is:
BC, nearest engine or truck company, MICU and boat 1 with the water rescue team.
463
\_\_\_\_\_\_ is required when victims are imperiled in areas of moving water where water depth, velocity, and terrain, increase risk to victims and rescuers requiring special precautions.
swift water rescue.
464
The initial response to a swift water rescue will include:
box alarm assignment, rescue 6, the water rescue team, boat 1, and a MICU.
465
\_\_\_\_ requests will be accepted only from the person or agency in charge of the existing operation.
Underwater recover.
466
In response to an underwater recovery, the initial dispatch will be:
BC, water rescue team, and one other company, for a total of 2 companies.
467
During emergency operations on a water rescue event, the incident command system should be rapidly initiated with operations and _____ sections assigned as a minimum.
logistics
468
The first arriving unit on a search and rescue (water rescue) even will become the \_\_\_\_\_\_, establish incident command, and attempt to locate and account for all victims.
search team.
469
in search and rescue group procedures during a water rescue even, if conditions are such that a victim may be washed downstream faster than the search team can travel, a ____ will be assigned well downstream to a location where resources can be staged prior to the arrival of the victim.
hasty team.
470
In the medical group procedures on a water rescue, the first responding MICU will establish the medical group with the MICU driver acting as the \_\_\_\_\_\_.
Medical group officer
471
In safety group procedures of a water rescue, the second priority is to assign an upstream spotter 50-100 yards upstream from the rescue site to alert rescuers downstream of ____ that can hinder a rescue or endanger personnel.
floating objects
472
\_\_\_\_\_ on a water rescue shall be assigned below the rescue site to assist in contact rescue or victims or rescuers swept downstream.
Downstream safety's
473
The _____ should be equipped with a minimum of two throw bags. (water rescue)
Downstream safety's
474
On water rescue events, _______ will serve as the logistics section commander.
rescue 6 officer.
475
All members assigned to the water rescue team shall complete the IFD water rescue curriculum within \_\_\_\_\_\_.
the first year of assignment.
476
As a minimum, the IC of a water rescue event should insure the member appointed safety group officer has been trained in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
IFD water rescue procedures.
477
Station 1 captains will assure that water rescue team equipment is inspected on the ____ of each month for defects and damage, and the accurate records of all inspections are maintained.
15th.
478
When any rope is used in a rescue incident effort, that rope will be immediately removed from service until a _____ has inspected the rope and given approval for its return to service.
Rescue team captain
479
Equipment contracted of metal will be inspected for fractures, cracks, or defects by being X-rayed if that have been dropped over ___ feet.
3
480
Level ____ decon procedures on a water rescue incident should be used in areas where there is potential for exposure to general contaminates and the water is standing or moving slowly.
1
481
After completing assignments in floodwaters, all affected members must wash their hands and face with clean water and \_\_\_\_\_.
anti-microbial soap.
482
Level ___ decon procedures on a water rescue should be used any time ____ is identified or likely to be present.
2, HAZMAT
483
The IC and SDO of a water rescue should be notified if any personnel require level ___ decon.
2
484
All personnel should have 1 hour, 12 hour, and a 24 hour medical check following exposure to HAZMAT in a water rescue. (level ____ decon)
2
485
After exiting water containing hazardous materials, even for short periods during the rescue operations, members should go through a _____ with soap and clean water.
scrub gross decon wash
486
All equipment exposed to hazardous materials in a water rescue should be sprayed with 1:10 bleach solution or other agents as recommended and allowed to stand for \_\_\_\_\_.
15 minutes.
487
Units requiring Level __ decon after a water rescue should be taken out of service until all equipment has been cleaned and dried.
2
488
______: refers primarily to working structure fires
One alarm structure fire (one alarm box - working fire)
489
One alarm structure fire consists of
Three engines
Two trucks
One MICU
Two Batt Chiefs
Two SDO's
Rescue 6
490
What are the responsibilities of an employee following an on duty injury
Submit Online Report of Injury along with supervisor
491
How soon after being injured should an employee file an online injury report
Within 24 hours
492
______ is responsible for purchasing, issuance, replacement of hose, and ____
Assistant Chief of Administration, annual hose testing
493
An armed person who has used deadly physical force on other
persons and continues to do so while having unrestricted access to additional victims.
Active Shooter Incident
494
Irving has how many high rises
57
495
On high rise fires all personal should report to ______with spare _____.
Level 1 staging
SCBA’s
496
If the fire in a high rise is on the ____ floor or lower you should use the stairs
7th
497
On high rises elevators should be stopped every ____ floors and ___ floors below the fire floor.
5
2
498
Heavy box assignment
5 engines
3 trucks
2 medics
Station 6 (E6,M6,R6) and coppell FD
499
High rise fires Fire attack task force consists of
3 engines
1 truck
500
2nd arriving bat chief reports where in high rise fire
Fire floor assumes command
501
High rise fire first in MICU
Report to lobby control division and assist IC
502
High rise fires second MICU
Will report to staging and R&R floor
503
High rise fires Third engine FEO
Will assist IC in the lobby division
504
High rise fires fourth FEO will
Be sent to the fire pump room to verify pump is working properly
505
High rise fires all second alarm personal will report to
Level 1 staging two floors below the fire
506
High rise fires second alarm gets what equipment
4 engines
2 trucks
1 MICU
Fire Chief and all assistant chiefs
Fire marshal
555
