IFD EOG Flashcards
Name
Question
Who can place the ASAP in service?
Who can place the ASAP in service?
The ASAP has sufficient room in the patient care compartment
The ASAP has sufficient room in the patient care compartment to carry
The ASAP will be housed and available at
The ASAP will be housed and available at
Lockbox with keys for the building housing the ASAP is locat
Lockbox with keys for the building housing the ASAP is located ___. Code is available through ___. Equipment keys are located ___.
Weekly preventative maintenance on all IFD apparatus located
Weekly preventative maintenance on all IFD apparatus located at 5982 Riverside will be the responsibility of
Radio ID for ASAP
Radio ID for ASAP
An engine company shall be dispatched to automatic fire alar
An engine company shall be dispatched to automatic fire alarms at
The Alarm Office shall dispatch an engine and truck to all a
The Alarm Office shall dispatch an engine and truck to all automatic fire alarms received from
It is especially important that the alarm system is not sile
It is especially important that the alarm system is not silenced or reset until
If the Fire Dept is unable to reset an alarm…
If the Fire Dept is unable to reset an alarm…
Company Officers shall not ___ into automatic alarm control
Company Officers shall not ___ into automatic alarm control boxes nor disconnect the wiring to such alarms
In the event a Company Officer encounters an automatic alarm
In the event a Company Officer encounters an automatic alarm that cannot be reset and the Company Officer is unable to contact a responsible party for the address involved, the Company Officer shall
Company Officers and MICU personnel will notify the Alarm Of
Company Officers and MICU personnel will notify the Alarm Office of all responses that did not involve a valid reason for the alarm.
Mild CO exposure:
Mild CO exposure:
Medium CO exposure:
Medium CO exposure:
Extreme CO exposure:
Extreme CO exposure:
CO Investigations: Ask occupants to step outside and ask the
CO Investigations: Ask occupants to step outside and ask them about any health symptoms they may be experiencing. If signs of CO poisoning are present,
Take the first CO reading
Take the first CO reading
CO level 0-9ppm
CO level 0-9ppm
CO level 10-34ppm
CO level 10-34ppm
CO level 35ppm or greater
CO level 35ppm or greater
A primary consideration for fire personnel during such an ev
A primary consideration for fire personnel during such an event (CD) is
Level 1 CD
Level 1 CD
Level 2 CD
Level 2 CD
Level 3 CD
Level 3 CD
The tactic to be used for fighting structure fires within th
The tactic to be used for fighting structure fires within the Disturbance Area.
___ are preferred since these allow for quick disengagement.
___ are preferred since these allow for quick disengagement. Only absolutely necessary ___ should be attempted, and company integrity must be maintained.
Task Force Group consists of
Task Force Group consists of
In an effort to avoid intensifying an emotional situation th
In an effort to avoid intensifying an emotional situation the words “riot” and “civil disturbance” will not be used over the radio; the abbreviation ___ will be used.
Operational Procedures for Level 1 CD (Standby)
Operational Procedures for Level 1 CD (Standby)
Operational Procedures for Level 2 CD (Threat)
Operational Procedures for Level 2 CD (Threat)
Operational Procedures for Level 3 CD (Actual Disturbance)
Operational Procedures for Level 3 CD (Actual Disturbance)
All companies responding to an address within the perimeter
All companies responding to an address within the perimeter (CD) will enter together and leave together, along with
CD - All responding personnel (including EMS) will wear ___
CD - All responding personnel (including EMS) will wear ___ when responding within the perimeter.
CD - Apparatus should be ___ so as to ensure a rapid means o
CD - Apparatus should be ___ so as to ensure a rapid means of escape.
(CD) Ambulances clearing the hospital will not return to the
(CD) Ambulances clearing the hospital will not return to the CDIII unless
CD - The minimum EMS response inside the Disturbance Area is
CD - The minimum EMS response inside the Disturbance Area is
CD - Response to structure fires within the perimeter will c
CD - Response to structure fires within the perimeter will consist of
CD - When using 5” LDH for supply lines, ___ are not to be u
CD - When using 5” LDH for supply lines, ___ are not to be used
At structure fires in a CD, search procedures?
At structure fires in a CD, search procedures?
During the early stages of a CD, the Alarm office will perio
During the early stages of a CD, the Alarm office will periodically broadcast
The ___ is responsible for ensuring that all calls within th
The ___ is responsible for ensuring that all calls within the Disturbance area are answered
All requests for assistance of engine or truck company perso
All requests for assistance of engine or truck company personnel will be made through
If engine/truck arrives on a code 84 before the MICU
If engine/truck arrives on a code 84 before the MICU
At major accidents, assign at least one person to
At major accidents, assign at least one person to
Major Accident (fuel spill) - Try and maintain a ___ barrier
Major Accident (fuel spill) - Try and maintain a ___ barrier for a safety margin.
If it is absolutely necessary to disconnect the battery cabl
If it is absolutely necessary to disconnect the battery cables (fuel spill), what should be utilized?
Automobile accidents involving persons trapped and requiring
Automobile accidents involving persons trapped and requiring the use of rescue saws or torches. (notable things 4)
If no one answers the door (EMS), before forcing entry…
If no one answers the door (EMS), before forcing entry…
Once emergency is abated, while attempting to re secure the
Once emergency is abated, while attempting to re secure the building, companies will
Responsible for attempting to secure the building (forced en
Responsible for attempting to secure the building (forced entry EMS)
In the event that damage has been done during forcible entry
In the event that damage has been done during forcible entry and no resident has returned prior to our securing the building and leaving the scene
When you cant secure a building after an automatic alarm (n
When you can’t secure a building after an automatic alarm (no responsible party to leave it with), you should
Anytime CPR is started before FD arrival, if possible get
Anytime CPR is started before FD arrival, if possible get
Resuscitation not attempted when
Resuscitation not attempted when
EMS - All personnel will be required to know the correct pro
EMS - All personnel will be required to know the correct procedures for completing these tasks correctly and quickly.
If consent to treat is refused by the parents or guardians a
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, death, or disability, Fire Department personnel will
Three conditions for a confined space
Three conditions for a confined space
Permit required confined space has one or more of the follow
Permit required confined space has one or more of the following conditions (4)
Properly Trained Confined Space Members:
Properly Trained Confined Space Members:
The Alarm Office will dispatch ___ when a rescue is known to
The Alarm Office will dispatch ___ when a rescue is known to involve a confined space
Considerations for first due companies while awaiting TRT:
Considerations for first due companies while awaiting TRT:
Technical Rescue Team minimum staffing
Technical Rescue Team minimum staffing
Con Space - Cold Zone contains (3)
Con Space - Cold Zone contains (3)
Con Space - Warm Zone contains (4)
Con Space - Warm Zone contains (4)
Con Space - Hot Zone contains
Con Space - Hot Zone contains
Minimum Staffing positions for Confined Space (7)
Minimum Staffing positions for Confined Space (7)
Confined Space Rescue System minimum IFD standard (7)
Confined Space Rescue System minimum IFD standard (7)
Respiratory protection must be worn if the oxygen concentrat
Respiratory protection must be worn if the oxygen concentration is below
Confined Space - No entry may be made into oxygen enriched a
Confined Space - No entry may be made into oxygen enriched atmosphere. Ventilation is required to lower the oxygen concentration below ___ before entry is made
A ___ must be performed and confirmed on all electrical powe
A ___ must be performed and confirmed on all electrical power, machinery, valves and gates before confined space entry
The ___ will complete and maintain the “Confined Space Incid
The ___ will complete and maintain the “Confined Space Incident Organizational Board”.
The entire rescue system will be evaluated by the TRT Safety
The entire rescue system will be evaluated by the TRT Safety Officer when (2)
Confined Space - All rescue commands will come from the ___
Confined Space - All rescue commands will come from the ___ or ___
Drug Lab response:-IPD on location-IPD not on location
Drug Lab response:-IPD on location-IPD not on location
Unless emergency circumstances require intervention, IFD wil
Unless emergency circumstances require intervention, IFD will not ___ drug-making operation in progress.
The scene and its contents are under ___ jurisdiciton
The scene and its contents are under ___ jurisdiciton
Name
Question
Which elevator doors lock?
Which elevator doors lock?
Most popular elevator door
Most popular elevator door
The lock that secures hoist-way doors is called an
The lock that secures hoist-way doors is called an
4 steps in any elevator rescue
4 steps in any elevator rescue
Position Indicator panel is usually located
Position Indicator panel is usually located
After electrical power is removed, the cars ___ must be act
After electrical power is removed, the car’s ___ must be activated.
Methods for opening hoist-way doors (easiest to hardest)
Methods for opening hoist-way doors (easiest to hardest)
Interlock locations for different doors:-center-opening-two-
Interlock locations for different doors:-center-opening-two-speed-single-slide
Before doors are opened completely to let passengers out, ff
Before doors are opened completely to let passengers out, ff should
There is a point, both above and below a landing, after whic
There is a point, both above and below a landing, after which it becomes unsafe to evacuate passengers through the doors. That point occurs when
When removal of passengers through doors becomes too hazardo
When removal of passengers through doors becomes too hazardous, there are three alternatives.
Side rescue - When lacking a plank, ff should ___ when eleva
Side rescue - When lacking a plank, ff should ___ when elevators are dangerously too far apart
Who should be tied off for elevator top rescue
Who should be tied off for elevator top rescue
For blind hoist-way, to find car when power is still on? Wit
For blind hoist-way, to find car when power is still on? With power off?
Elevator should be stopped at least ___ below the fire floor
Elevator should be stopped at least ___ below the fire floor
Companies should carry a ___ when using elevators
Companies should carry a ___ when using elevators
___ all elevators not in use during a major fire
___ all elevators not in use during a major fire
Never pass a fire floor except in an elevator (2)
Never pass a fire floor except in an elevator (2)
The elevator lobby switch (and car switch) should be turned
The elevator lobby switch (and car switch) should be turned to ___, this will ___
To cancel an incorrect floor signal, the emergency switch sh
To cancel an incorrect floor signal, the emergency switch should be
Should a malfunction prevent the elevator from running, put
Should a malfunction prevent the elevator from running, put the emergency switch on
Steps for automatic elevators during a fire (4)
Steps for automatic elevators during a fire (4)
Severe weather policy can be instituted by (4)
Severe weather policy can be instituted by (4)
Permission to discuss EMS-related info can be given by (3)
Permission to discuss EMS-related info can be given by (3)
All requests for signatures verifying birth will be referred
All requests for signatures verifying birth will be referred to
If movement of a deceased pt is required and it is determine
If movement of a deceased pt is required and it is determined that no further actions are warranted, the body will be
When IPD requests a MICU to standby, the appropriate ___ wil
When IPD requests a MICU to standby, the appropriate ___ will be dispatched to the scene to make a size-up.
In the event at a station with an engine and truck company a
In the event at a station with an engine and truck company and there is only one (1) Paramedic available, this Paramedic will be assigned to
(EMS) Lost or damaged equipment will be reported to the
(EMS) Lost or damaged equipment will be reported to the
Daily inventory of reserve MICUs will be done by ___ hours e
Daily inventory of reserve MICUs will be done by ___ hours each day when possible
Reserve MICUs will be dispatched to emergency alarms when (2
Reserve MICUs will be dispatched to emergency alarms when (2)
When private ambulances are used, Alarm office will notify
When private ambulances are used, Alarm office will notify
An unattended MICU exists when
An unattended MICU exists when
Emergency re-supply chain…
Emergency re-supply chain…
Items that must be recovered before leaving the hospital (on
Items that must be recovered before leaving the hospital (one notable item)
When an emergency transfer is requested, the sending hospita
When an emergency transfer is requested, the sending hospital has to have a ___ completed and ready to go with the patient.
Emergency Transfers - Paramedics may deviate from original d
Emergency Transfers - Paramedics may deviate from original destination only under the following circumstances: (2)
The transport of individuals is limited to hospitals that
The transport of individuals is limited to hospitals that
All persons under the age of eighteen (18) are considered mi
All persons under the age of eighteen (18) are considered minors and do not have the right to refuse treatment and/or transport, except in the follow situations: (3)
Situations in which MICU personnel may choose not to transpo
Situations in which MICU personnel may choose not to transport a person (4)
MICU overload when
MICU overload when
When should SDO be notified of an exposure
When should SDO be notified of an exposure
Full “Sharps” container will be properly sealed and sent to
Full “Sharps” container will be properly sealed and sent to ___ for disposal.
In instances where a needle cannot be placed immediately int
In instances where a needle cannot be placed immediately into a “Sharps” container the needle may be
Puddles of blood and other fluids should be disinfected with
Puddles of blood and other fluids should be disinfected with
Uniforms that become contaminated with blood or body fluids
Uniforms that become contaminated with blood or body fluids should be
These may request the department or health authority to orde
These may request the department or health authority to order the testing of another person who may have exposed the person to a reportable disease (4)
Within ___ of the (exposure) incident, a person must submit
Within ___ of the (exposure) incident, a person must submit a sworn affidavit delineating the reasons for the request.
Texas DSHS or its designee must determine that the exposure
Texas DSHS or its designee must determine that the exposure occurred in a manner capable of transmitting a reportable disease, (including HIV), as defined in
If occupational exposure is claimed by an employee of the Te
If occupational exposure is claimed by an employee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the ___ shall serve as the Department’s designee
To qualify for workers’ compensation or any other similar be
To qualify for workers’ compensation or any other similar benefits for compensation (exposure)
When cleaning stretcher, pay particular attention to
When cleaning stretcher, pay particular attention to
If the ambulance is to remain out of service for longer than
If the ambulance is to remain out of service for longer than ___ 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
Accountability - Minimum crew size is ___, each crew require
Accountability - Minimum crew size is ___, each crew requires a minimum of ___ portable radio
Initial Accountability Officer
Initial Accountability Officer
Each member will be issued ___ name tags
Each member will be issued ___ name tags
Implementation of the PASSPORT system will occur at any inci
Implementation of the PASSPORT system will occur at any incident that
If an accountability location has not been designated for a
If an accountability location has not been designated for a point of entry to the hazard zone, the crew entering the hazard zone will take their PASSPORT to
The ___ will serve as the initial accountability location.
The ___ will serve as the initial accountability location.
Once established, all crews reporting to the (high-rise) bui
Once established, all crews reporting to the (high-rise) building will deliver their PASSPORTS to
High-Rise - Once the Personnel/Equipment Divisions/Groups ar
High-Rise - Once the Personnel/Equipment Divisions/Groups are established, the ___ will collect the PASSPORTS of all crews assigned to fire combat positions
A PAR will be required for the following situations: (6)
A PAR will be required for the following situations: (6)
___ is used to communicate incident emergencies or high-risk
___ is used to communicate incident emergencies or high-risk hazards.
Immediately following the declaration of “Emergency Traffic”
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
During a ___, crew leaders will act quickly to remove all fi
During a ___, crew leaders will act quickly to remove all firefighting tools, and hose lines from the hazard area
Upon the declaration of an emergency evacuation, the followi
Upon the declaration of an emergency evacuation, the following actions will be taken in rapid succession (4)
Code 3 speeds:-congested or narrow-major streets-center lane
Code 3 speeds:-congested or narrow-major streets-center lane or oncoming-school zones
Procedure for loading 5 hose (4)
Procedure for loading 5” hose (4)
Plymovent will be attached when
Plymovent will be attached when
Name
Question
Boat 8 - Rescue doors shall remain in the stowed position an
Boat 8 - Rescue doors shall remain in the stowed position and will be deployed to the lowered position only during
Fire Boat 8 shall be placed in operation upon request of the
Fire Boat 8 shall be placed in operation upon request of the OIC of a scene of event with a minimum ___ staff
An on-shore spotter will be assigned in all water rescues. T
An on-shore spotter will be assigned in all water rescues. The spotter’s sole responsibility is to
Water rescue options
Water rescue options
If spotter loses sight of a victim(s) or rescuer
If spotter loses sight of a victim(s) or rescuer