Live Fire Training (DFD) SOP 109.03 Flashcards
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Effective date of the current SOP 109.03?
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03/01/2017
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Effective date of the old SOP 109.03?
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08/13/2013
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Why was the live fire training procedure implemented?
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To establish standard procedures for training fire personnel in firefighting operations under live fire conditions
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With what NFPA do the live fire training procedures comply?
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NFPA 1403
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What chapter of the TCFP standards manual do the live fire training procedures comply?
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Chapter 427
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According to the current SOP what does this SOP establish procedures to operate?
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The Class A Live Burn Structures (Phase 1 and Phase 5)
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According to the old SOP what does this SOP establish procedures to operate?
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Live burn structures
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What must any FD member or outside agency wishing to use the burn structures first obtain?
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Permission in writing from DFD training section
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True or False? Outside agencies wishing to use the burn structures will likely be charged a fee.
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TRUE
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With whom should the date and time of the training event be scheduled?
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The DFD training section
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When more than one training event is requested what event takes priority?
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Those involving DFD members or recruits
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At a minimum how many qualified live fire instructors are required to be present at all live burn evolutions?
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3
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What is required at all live burn evolutions?
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A minimum of 3 qualified instructors. Of the instructors 3 must be members of the DFD.
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How many of the qualified live fire instructors at all live burn evolutions must be members of the DFD?
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3
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Where are the numbers and types of instructors required outlined?
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In the “Live Fire Check Off Sheets”
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What are the 3 requirements of the Lead Instructor?
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- Qualified as a live fire training instructor
- Certified as a Fire Instructor II by the TCFP
- Member of the DFD
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For what have the burn structures been specifically designed for?
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Repeated live fire training evolutions
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What can happen to the included safeguards of the burn structures due to misuse or neglect?
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They can become hazardous
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True or False? Live fires can be placed anywhere throughout the burn structures.
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FALSE. Live fires will only be placed in designated burn rooms as designed
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How will live fire training be conducted?
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Only as designed in the burn structures
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If a training evolution does not involve live fire how many instructors are required on scene?
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A minimum of 1 DFD instructor
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What is true of the fire load placed in each burn structure?
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It will never exceed the amount prescribed in this SOP
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With what shall all necessary PPE be compliant for participation in live fire training evolutions?
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NFPA approved
TCFP compliant
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What NFPA regulates helmets?
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1972
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What NFPA regulates Hoods?
1971
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What NFPA regulates coats and trousers?
1971 and/or 1976
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What NFPA regulates Boots?
1974
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What NFPA regulates gloves?
1973
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Who is responsible to make sure all PPE including SCBA is properly fitted?
Each participant
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What will happen if a participant and/or instructor believes a participants PPE and/or SCBA is deficient?
That participant will not participate in the training evolution until all deficiencies are resolved
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With what will DFD SCBAs be maintained in accordance with?
DFD SCBA SOPs
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What 2 things are the DFD SCBA SOPs based on?
TCFP standard on SCBAs
| NFPA standards
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What 4 things should each participant check when conducting an inspection of their SCBA prior to each use?
Fully charged?
Fits properly?
In good working order?
Functioning properly?
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With what NFPA standard will all SCBAs used during training evolutions be approved?
1981
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To whom will any malfunctioning SCBA be reported?
Safety Officer
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What will the safety officer do when a malfunctioning SCBA has been reported?
Tag the SCBA for repair
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Can a participant use an SCBA other than a DFD SCBA?
Yes as long as their SCBA meets or exceeds NFPA 1981
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With what 2 standards will live fire training be conducted according to?
TCFP standard for training facility certification 427.3
| NFPA 1403
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What is the TCFP standard for training facility certification?
427.3
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What is the NFPA standard regulated live fire training?
1403
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What will the lead instructor due prior to all training exercises?
Conduct a safety briefing
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Who will conduct a safety briefing prior to all training exercises?
The lead instructor
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What should be included in the safety briefing?
Familiarization with the burn structures (i.e. Exits, safety features, etc.)
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What position should be designated for each training evolution?
Safety Officer
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What are 3 requirements to be a safety officer at a training evolution?
1. Qualified live fire instructor
2. A certified safety officer
3. Member of the DFD
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True or False? The safety officer shall have the authority to intervene or stop any activity which they consider unsafe
TRUE
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To whom should any unsafe activity be reported by the safety officer?
Lead instructor
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What will the lead instructor do with any unsafe activity reported by the safety officer?
Make the necessary corrections to alleviate the unsafe conditions
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Who will make a final inspection of the participants and instructors PPE including SCBAs?
Safety officer
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What kind of incident command system will be utilized at all training evolutions?
NIMS compliant
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Who must approve the starting of all fires?
Lead instructor AND Safety officer
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What must be on site for the duration of any live fire training evolution?
A written copy of the Incident Action Plan
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What is a "Code Red" at a training evolution?
A non-simulated emergency
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What should be done when "Code Red" is used during a training evolution?
All activity will stop and the instructors will have everyone exits the burn structures if they are being used for a "live fire"
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If the burn structures are being used for live fire when a "code red" has occurred, after everyone has exited the burn structures, who and when will the fire be extinguished?
Determined by the lead instructor and/or the safety officer
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How should "one continual air horn blast" be treated?
The same as the announcement of a "code red"
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How long should the "one continual air horn blast" last?
Approximately 5 seconds
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What do all other emergency terms used during normal training mean?
Simulating the specific situations
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What checklist should be utilized prior to each live burn scenario?
DFD live burn checklist
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Where should a written copy of the DFD live burn checklist be during any live fire training evolution?
On site
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What must be turned in to the DFD training section at the end of each training session?
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All written documents including:
Plans
Checklists
Release forms
Sign in sheets
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What is Phase 1?
Flashover Chamber
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On the phase 1 flashover check off sheet what should be true of the 2 main doors and the 2 end doors (container doors)?
2 main doors should have the locking mechanisms locked in the OPEN position
2 end doors (container doors) should have the locks removed
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On the phase 1 flashover check off sheet when the fire box is properly loaded what is the maximum number of full sheets of 1/2" (7/16") OSB?
6
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On the phase 1 flashover check off sheet of the maximum allowed 6 full sheets of 1/2" (7/16") OSB how many are placed on the ceiling?
4
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On the phase 1 flashover check off sheet of the maximum allowed 6 full sheets of 1/2" (7/16") OSB how many are placed on each side wall?
1
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What type of wood is used for the ceilings and walls?
1/2" (7/16") Oriented Strand Board
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On the phase 1 flashover check off sheet when the fire box is properly loaded how many half sheets of OSB are there?
6
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On the phase 1 flashover check off sheet of the maximum allowed 6 half sheets of 1/2" (7/16") OSB how many are placed on the back doors?
4
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On the phase 1 flashover check off sheet of the maximum allowed 6 full sheets of 1/2" (7/16") OSB how many are placed on each side wall?
1
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On the phase 1 flashover check off sheet when the fire box is properly loaded what does the crib fire consist of?
Approximately 3 pallets broken apart and stacked in a metal barrel with newspaper
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On the phase 1 flashover check off sheet other than OSB, Pallets, and newspaper what other material can be used as fuel?
NONE
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On the phase 1 flashover check off sheet what accelerants are used to start the fire?
NO accelerants used to start fire
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On the phase 1 flashover check off sheet how many fire hose lines should be present?
2
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On the phase 1 flashover check off sheet what kind of fire nozzles should be on the 2 fire hose lines in place?
Adjustable (fog to straight)
| Minimum 95 gpm
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On the phase 1 flashover check off sheet what 3 things must be true of the 2 hose lines in place?
Properly positioned
Properly charged
Properly checked
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On the phase 1 flashover check off sheet where should the 2 hose lines be positioned?
1 in the front near the fire for the students
| 1 within reach of the safety officer
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On the phase 1 flashover check off sheet what should be the water source for the 2 hose lines?
2 different water supplies
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On the phase 1 flashover check off sheet what is the maximum number of students allowable?
8
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On the phase 1 flashover check off sheet what is the minimum number of instructors required?
3
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On the phase 1 flashover check off sheet where should 1 of the instructors be?
On the outside
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On the phase 1 flashover check off sheet who must sign release forms?
All non DFD personnel
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On the phase 1 flashover check off sheet who must be assigned and what must be explained to everyone?
Safety officer
| Safety procedures
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On the phase 1 flashover check off sheet what should the vent be checked for?
Full operation
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On the phase 1 flashover check off sheet what must be true of the weather conditions?
Acceptable per the IAP
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What is the phase 5?
Two story burn structure
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On the phase 5 check off sheet what must be true of both the main doors and the end doors (container doors)?
3 main doors have door locking mechanisms locked in the open position
3 end doors (container doors) have the locks removed
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On the phase 5 check off sheet when the fire box is properly loaded what is the maximum allow full sheets of 1/2" (7/16") OSB?
4
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On the phase 5 check off sheet when the fire box is properly loaded what is the maximum allow half sheets of 1/2" (7/16") OSB?
6
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On the phase 5 check off sheet when the fire box is properly loaded to the maximum allowed 4 full sheets of 1/2" (7/16") OSB how many are placed on the ceiling?
2
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On the phase 5 check off sheet when the fire box is properly loaded to the maximum allowed 4 full sheets of 1/2" (7/16") OSB how many are placed on each side wall?
1
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On the phase 5 check off sheet when the fire box is properly loaded to the maximum allowed 6 half sheets of 1/2" (7/16") OSB how many are placed on the ceiling above the fire barrel?
1
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On the phase 5 check off sheet when the fire box is properly loaded to the maximum allowed 6 half sheets of 1/2" (7/16") OSB how many are placed on the back doors?
3
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On the phase 5 check off sheet when the fire box is properly loaded to the maximum allowed 6 half sheets of 1/2" (7/16") OSB how many are placed on each side wall?
1
95
On the phase 5 check off sheet when the fire box is properly loaded what does the crib fire consist of?
Approximately 3 pallets broken apart and stacked in a metal barrel with newspaper
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On the phase 5 check off sheet can any other material other than those prescribed be used as fuel?
NO
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On the phase 5 check off sheet when the fire box is properly loaded can an accelerant be used to start the fire?
NO
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On the phase 5 check off sheet how many hose lines should be in place?
2 with adjustable fire nozzles (fog to straight) properly positioned, charged, and checked. Minimum 95gpm
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On the phase 5 check off sheet where should the 2 hose lines be placed?
1 with the instructor in charge of fire control
| 1 with students fore fire attack
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On the phase 5 check off sheet what should be true of the instructor hose line supply?
Should have a separate water supply from the students
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On the phase 5 check off sheet what is the ratio of instructors to students?
Minimum of 1 instructor per 3 students
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On the phase 5 check off sheet how many instructors should be with each team?
1
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On the phase 5 check off sheet how many instructors should be inside the structure at all times?
2
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On the phase 5 check off sheet of the 2 instructors inside the fire structure at all time what are their roles?
1 fire control
| 1 safety
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On the phase 5 check off sheet who must sign release forms?
All non DFD personnel
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On the phase 5 check off sheet what must be assigned and explained to everyone?
Safety officer
| Safety procedures
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On the phase 5 check off sheet what must be checked to be fully operational?
Both (2) vents
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On the phase 5 check off sheet per what should the weather conditions be acceptable?
IAP
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According to the incident briefing for both the phase 1 and phase 5 training where must each member report upon arrival?
The classroom
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According to the incident briefing for both the phase 1 and phase 5 training what will occur in the classroom upon arrival of each member?
Lecture
| Safety briefing
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According to the incident briefing for both the phase 1 and phase 5 trainings after completion of the safety briefing what 3 areas, in the correct order, will each company report to?
1. Nozzle Technique Area
2. Flashover Training Area
3. Rehab/ Debriefing Area
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According to the incident briefing for both the phase 1 and phase 5 training what are the 6 responsibilities of the overhaul and safety group?
1. Place apparatus in designated locations and staff with certified members for operation
2. Deploy 1 hose line with adjustable nozzle for fire control
3. Deploy 1 holes line from separate engine with adjustable nozzle for safety officer
4. Perform safety check of members entering container
5. Overhaul container after burn
6. Prepare and load container for next burn evolution
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According to the incident briefing for both the phase 1 and phase 5 training what are the 4 objectives in the flashover training and debriefing area?
1. Complete check off sheet
2. Brief students on container procedures
3. Conduct flashover training
4. Take students to rehab area after training and conduct debriefing
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According to the incident briefing for both the phase 1 and the phase 5 training what are the 3 things that should be taught about nozzle technique in the nozzle technique area?
1. Technique
2. Purpose
3. Application
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According to the incident briefing for both the phase 1 and phase 5 training who shall demonstrate and perform nozzle techniques in the nozzle training area?
Each member
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According to the incident briefing for the phase 5 training in the current SOP when can exceptions be made to the nozzle techniques by the lead instructor?
During annual burn scenarios and not part of recruit/rookie/new firefighter orientations
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What does ICS 202 outline?
Incident Objectives
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According to the incident objectives for phase 1 training what is the primary objective for phase 1 training?
To provide safe and realistic exposure to flashover and flashover recognition and control for the benefit of firefighters
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According to the incident objectives for phase 1 training what 4 things will fire control evolutions include?
1. Fire Container Safety
2. Fire Development/ Fire Behavior
3. Nozzle Control Techniques
4. Water Supply Concepts
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According to the incident objectives for phase 1 and phase 5 training all training evolutions will be taught following what 2 guidelines?
1. TCFP standards
| 2. Swedish rescue services agency container guidelines
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According to the incident objectives for both phase 1 and phase 5 what 3 things do the fire containers provide?
1. Safe live fire scenarios
2. Flashover phenomena
3. The firefighters with opportunities to observe, recognize, and control flashover
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According to the incident objectives for both phase 1 and phase 5 training in addition to the 3 things provided by the fire containers they also allow firefighters to safely and efficiently do what 6 things?
1. Establish water supply to the fire apparatus
2. Establish a water supply to fire attack hand lines and safety lines
3. Demonstrate the ability to properly use PPE
4. Properly don and utilize SCBA
5. Determine firefighters ability to withstand heated, smoky environments while performing as a team
6. Reinforce the firefighters ability to receiving, process, and execute orders in a stressful environment
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According to the incident objectives for both phase 1 and phase 5 training what are the 7 points of the general safety message?
1. Pre-hydrate
2. Maintain hydration
3. Wear proper PPE
4. Stay alert
5. Avoid touching each other or the sides of the container while inside
6. Avoid excessive use of water (steaming) inside container
7. Use full PPE and SCBA during overhaul
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What does ICS 203 outline?
Medical Plan
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What 3 hospitals are listed on the medical plan?
DRMC
Presby
Parkland
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According to the medical plan what is the address for DRMC?
3533 South I35
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According to the medical plan what is the travel time by air to DRMC?
5 minutes
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According to the medical plan what is the travel time by ground to DRMC?
12 minutes
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According to the medical plan what is the phone number for DRMC?
9403843504
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According to the current medical plan what is the etiology for transport to DRMC?
Trauma/Medical
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According to the old medical plan what is the etiology for transport to DRMC?
Trauma
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According to the medical plan what is the address to presby?
3000 North I35
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According to the medical plan what is the travel time by air to Presby?
5 minutes
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According to the medical plan what is the travel time by ground to Presby?
10 minutes
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According to the medical plan what is the phone number for Presby?
9408987059
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According to the medical plan what is the etiology for transport to presby?
Medical
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According to the medical plan what is the address for Parkland?
5201 Harry Hines Blvd
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According to the medical plan what is the travel time by air to Parkland?
20 minutes
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According to the medical plan what is the travel time by ground to Parkland?
40 minutes
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According to the medical plan what is the phone number for parkland?
2145908000
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According to the medical plan what is the etiology for transport to parkland?
Burn
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According to the medical plan what should happen when a medical emergency occurs on the drill site?
Injured members will be treated by on duty firefighters
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According to the medical plan what apparatus will be available for use?
Denton Medic
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According to the medical plan who will coordinate transport of the ill or injured member with dispatch?
The safety officer
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According to the medical plan what will happen in the event of a major injury?
All drill operations will cease and a safety briefing will be held at the rehab area to determine if the drill will continue
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According to the medical plan where will the first aid station be set up?
In the rehab area
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What is the ICS number for the unit log?
214
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According to the unit log what 6 things should be logged regarding the weather?
1. Wind direction
2. Wind Speed
3. Temperature
4. Relative humidity
5. Sky
6. Pressure
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According to the incident objectives for phase 5 training what is the primary objective of this one day training session?
To provide safe and realistic exposure to live fire training that will benefit firefighters
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According to the incident objectives for phase 5 training what 7 things are listed (others not listed are possible as well) as included in fire control evolutions?
1. Fire container safety
2. Fire development/ fire behavior
3. Nozzle control techniques
4. Water supply concepts
5. Rapid intervention company operations
6. Ladder operations
7. Hose evolutions
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According to the waiver and release of all claims who is it entered in between?
The City of Denton, Texas (City)
| The Undersigned Participant (Participant)
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According to the waiver and release of all claims what does the term City include?
City of Denton, Texas, its elected officials, officers, agents, employees, representatives and independent contractors
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According to the waiver and release of all claims what does the term participant include?
The undersigned participant in fire training at Denton Fire Department Training site on (specified date)
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According to the waiver and release of all claims what does fire training include?
Live fire training
Ladder operations
Pump operations
Etc.
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According to the waiver and release of all claims by signing who does the signer release, acquit, and forever discharge?
The City, its elected officials, officers, agents, employees, representatives, and independent contractors
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According to the waiver and release of all claims what does the signer release, acquit, and forever discharge the City, its elected officials, officers, agents, employees, representatives and independent contractors from?
Any and all claims or causes of action related to or as a result of, including without limitation, any loss, liability, damage, injury or death related to the negligence, or gross negligence, of any kind, type, degree or nature of the City, its elected officials, officers, agents, employees, representatives or independent contractors
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According to the waiver and release of all claims what is true of the terms of this waive and release of all claims?
They are contractual and not merely recitals
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According to the waiver and release of all claims what claims are covered?
All claims known or unknown, present or future, resulting from participation in the exercise
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According to the waiver and release of all claims what must be true of the undersigned participant?
They have legal authority and are legally competent to execute this waiver and release of all claims
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According to the waiver and release of all claims until when is this waiver and release of all claims valid and binding on all parties?
Until rescinded in writing
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According to the waiver and release of all claims until when shall this waiver and release of all claims survive?
The conclusion and termination of the exercise
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According to the waiver and release of all claims. True or False? By signing the participant grants full permission to use their photograph, video, or recording of this event for any legitimate purpose.
TRUE
