Know Study Deck III Flashcards
The Exclusion zone is the innermost control zone established that surrounds the immediate hazard area, specifically to encompass the hazard as a means to safeguard unprotected personnel outside the control zone. (T or F)
False
The level of ________ we assume must be thoughtfully calculated and then managed in a controlled manner.
Risk
Safety assessment is ___________ and must be part of all ongoing decision making.
Continuous
What is the name of the hazard control zone where no responders are allowed to enter?
Exclusion Zone
___________ shall be established at the scene of every incident.
Incident Command System
On a single engine response, who determines strategies and tactics?
Company Officer
What is the name given to the act of temporarily holding units just short of the incident scene during the initial stages of an incident?
Park
State law allows emergency vehicles to operate in the priority mode anytime the company officer feels it will help save time. (T or F)
False
Which radio frequency is considered the primary response frequency?
Fire 2
What is the name given to the tactical assignment of containing the hazards generated by the original incident?
Confine
Which type of radio call enables the sender to momentarily interrupt for an important message?
Priority message
Which of the following pre-incident planning indicators includes such things as HVAC units, billboards, and storage tanks?
Weight
What is the name given to a team assigned by the IC when the IC opts not to assign a RIT team?
Stand-by team
_________ is the systematic management of a response to a “MAYDAY” situation.
Rapid Intervention
Ultimate MCI authority lies with the Kitsap County Dept of Emergency Management. (T or F)
False
It’s the Jurisdiction who has the Authority
When the need for a revision or creation of a SOP/SOG/FOG is identified, who is responsible for writing up the suggested revision?
The person recognizing the need
Scheduled vacation leave shall be taken in a minimum of a(n) _______ hour block for the first 8 hours of vacation leave selected.
8
On which type of leave may an employee be placed for reasons in the best interest of the city and/or employee?
Administrative Leave
According to SOP 1-14, what is the primary method of purchasing goods for the BFD?
Credit Card
Who is responsible for the collecting and storage of records pertaining to the health and safety of FD employees?
Safety Officer
If a piece of equipment is lost or damaged, it may be acceptable under certain conditions, to replace the equipment from a reserve unit. (T or F)
True
How many groups are designated for recall in the event more staffing is needed at an emergency scene or to staff the stations during certain emergencies?
6
Employees taking prescription medications which could impair their job performance have the responsibility of discussing the medications side effects with whom?
Their Supervisor
A clinical evaluation will be performed on any employee who is suspected of being impaired and has been relieved of duty for the same infraction within the past _______ months.
24
Employees who are uncomfortable reporting harassment to their supervisors may instead notify the mayor of the City of Bremerton who will investigate the complaint immediately. (T or F)
False
Supervisors who have received a report of sexual harassment shall ask the employee to submit to a recorded interview. (T or F)
False
How long will the fire department preserve investigation records and reports, photographic materials, audio/visual recordings or other documentation concerning an accident?
7 years
The purpose of an accident investigation is to determine __________ of an accident and to prevent further occurrences.
the cause
A 10% weight gain/loss is a condition that would require an employee to resubmit to SCBA fit testing. (T or F)
True
Personnel may not refuse infectious disease control immunizations. (T or F)
False
Service tests for BFD pumpers shall be conducted _______.
annually
Who is responsible for ensuring that operational inspections are appropriately completed for their assigned apparatus?
Shift supervisors
What is the first priority of all emergency vehicle drivers?
Safe arrival at the emergency scene
What is the name given to the walk around inspection of a vehicle that ensures all equipment is secured, doors closed, and obstructions removed?
“circle of safety”
Emergency vehicle drivers may exercise the legal exemptions granted to emergency vehicles using either visual signals or audible signals. (T or F)
False
What is the minimum clearance the operator of an aerial apparatus should maintain between energized electrical wires and his/her apparatus?
17 feet
What is the name given to a structured group meeting between the personnel directly involved with a critical incident and a CISD counselor?
Formal debriefing
What is the name for the distance or space between personnel and the vehicles in the work zone and nearby moving traffic?
Buffer Zone
The IC should identify a primary and secondary _______ and communicate these to the members when setting up a traffic work zone.
escape routes
EMS units that arrive first to the scene at a MVA should initially be placed on the __________ side of an incident.
Traffic
It is acceptable for members to operate in or near traffic only in a uniform while at a traffic accident as a uniform is easily recognized by drivers. (T or F)
False
It will be the responsibility of the supervisors to ensure that the ICS is properly utilized on a routine basis. (T or F)
True
Officers at emergency incidents shall have the responsibility to maintain an awareness of the ______ of their assigned personnel.
Physical condition
Pump operators do not qualify as initial stage standby firefighters. (T or F)
False
Not including the Duty Chief, what is the minimum number of personnel the BFD will send on a request for mutual aid response to a fire?
4
BFD personnel may undertake vertical rescue ops using life safety rope under the supervision of the Training Officers. (T or F)
False
Who is responsible for ensuring that response personnel meet the minimum training requirements by the department?
Training Officer
What is the name given to the act of making a wildfire safe after it is controlled?
Mop up
All members working on or around engines in a ground mobile attack mode or riding positions shall have __________.
visual contact with the driver
In which fuel behavior assessment model is the fire spread governed by fine herbaceous fuels that have cured?
Fuel Model 1
Which of the following flame lengths will lead to fire suppression interpretation that the fire is too intense for direct attack on the head with hand tools?
4-8 feet
When responding to a hazardous materials incident, who is responsible for establishing a clearly defined “safe zone”?
Incident Commander
Once cencom has recognized a life-threatening situation involving BFD personnel, a priority-one call with tones along with _____________ will occur.
emergency traffic only request
Who is responsible for instituting necessary measures to ensure fire station security during civil disturbance?
Duty Chief
If requested by law enforcement, FD personnel shall stage no less than 1/4 mile from this type of incident.
bomb threat / explosive device
How often must BFD personnel recert EVAP?
Every 4 years
Who is responsible for final review and approval of employees request for training?
Training Officer
Requests for Education leave shall be authorized by the ____________?
Fire Chief
Who is responsible for submitting quarterly assignment sheets to their supervisors by the 15th of the month following the end of the quarter?
Company officers
Officers will ensure that their employees have reviewed the pre-fire plans in their complex books at least ___________
quarterly
A fire hydrant with a green bonnet delivers ________ of water.
1000-1499GPM
One of the criteria for requesting fire investigators to a fire scene is a fire loss which exceeds _________
$5000
Any deficiencies found/observed during prefire survey shall be forwarded in writing to ________
Fire Marshalls Office
Station tours are limited to a max of 20 students who must be at least ________ years old.
five
Only the ________or designee will inventory, sign off, date, and restock shipped medical supplies.
Medical Officer
An entire medical incident report (MRI) may be released to a public agency requesting the report in connection with suspected child abuse. (T or F)
True
Only designated admin staff will release medical incident reports. Including the Chief, AC, Medical Officer, Training Officer, and _______________
Office Assistant Senior
Transfers of “new born” to BFD require CPS notification with __________ hours of transfer.
24 hours
Sexual harassment involving a supervisor/manager complaint should be filed directly with _______ or the city attorney.
HR Manager
Controlling overhead costs to budget is beyond the scope of supervisor responsibilities. (T or F)
False
Past records of an employee with city should be considered in determining just cause for discipline and discharge cases. (T or F)
True
Probationary employees may be disciplined or discharged without issue of a notice of charge. (T or F)
True
