Meanings/ Acronyms/ Charts Flashcards
Standard Operating Guidelines –
RECEO
Rescue,
Exposure Protection,
Confinement,
Extinguishment, and
Overhaul,
Receo,is a general blueprint for emergency operations. These functions, in the order listed, along with salvage and ventilation, are the priorities that should be considered to successfully mitigate fire situations. In exact order
Standard Operating Guidelines –
LUNAR
- L – Location
- U – Unit assigned
- N – Name
- A – Air status of SCBA
- R – Resources needed to mitigate emergency
Used for MAYDAY
According to Metro SOG ; ACRE mean ___.
A-access Locate emergency/find best access
C-control Control,manage,remove,extinguish
R-rescue rescue any entrapped victims
E-evaluate&EMS get out & provide EMS care
The strategy for managing a metro emergency
Standard Operating Guidelines –
C.A.N
Conditions
Acts
Needs
that are used to describe current fire ground conditions, actions that are being performed and resources that may be needed. This term is also
synonymous with a update that is provided to the Incident commander or responding Battalion Fire Chief
According to FEMS Department Bulletins
BASICS mean:
Is the 7 core values ,
in our mission/vision statement.
1. Bravery
2. Accountability
3. Safety
4. Integrity
5. Compassion
6. Service
7. Mnemonic: BASICS
SCBA Manual:
ABCS
Airway
Breathing
Cylinder
Straps
According to SCBA Manual:
What do PASS stand four?
Personal Alert Safety System (PASS)
According to SCBA Manual:
EBSS stand for ____.
Emergency Breathing Support System (EBSS)
According to SCBA Manual
RIC/UAC means____ .
Rapid Intervention Crew/Company
Universal Air Connection (RIC/UAC) System
SCBA Manual
EOSTI
End of Service Time Indicator (EOSTI)
Standard Operating Guidelines
V.E.I.S.
Vent
Enter
Isolate
Search
which is a tactic that is used to search an area of the building where access is made through an exterior window.
Standard Operating Guidelines
Type of Construction
Type 1= Fire Resistive
Type 2= Non-Combustible
Type 3= Ordinary
Type 4= Heavy Timber
Type 5= Wood Frame
• Hybrid (Mixed use of two or more construction types in one building)
Standard Operating Guidelines
Building Occupancy
describes what the building is being used for as the main occupancy, according to the International Building Code,
• Residential
• Commercial (Business)
• Mixed Occupancy
• Mercantile
• Industrial
• Educational
• Assembly
• Day Care
• Institutional
• Correctional
• Storage
Standard Operating Guidelines
Critical Factors (8 categories)
1 building
2 Fire
3 occupancy
4 life hazard
5 arrangement
6 resources
7 action
8 special circumstances
Standard Operating Guidelines
Heavy-Duty Devices
• 2 ½” hose line with a 1 ¼ tip (325 GPM).
• Wagon Pipe
• Monitor Nozzle (Engine and Truck Company)
• Aerial Ladder Bed Pipe
• Aerial Ladder Pipe Assembly
• Aerial Platform (Tower)
A heavy-duty device is defined as any hose line or appliance capable of flowing 325 gallons per-
minute or greater and operating on the exterior of the fire building (out of the collapse zone) ‘
Standard Operating Guidelines
Priority of ladder placement:
- Fire Floor
- Floor Above
- Top Floor
- Roof
Standard Operating Guidelines –
Priority of ladder placement on confirmed rooftop fires:
- Roof
- Floor Below Roof
- Other Areas Adjacent to the Operation
Standard Operating Guidelines – Structural Firefighting–
The primary responsibilities of the Truck Company are as follows:
• Rescue – obvious in nature, such as victims at windows
• Forcible entry
• Ladder Placement
• Ventilation
• Search
• Utility Control
• Overhaul
• Salvage
Standard Operating Guidelines -
Personnel Accountability Tags Color Codes:
White ——Officers and PIO
Yellow ——Firefighters
Orange——EMS
Blue ———Fire Inspector
Red ———-Other Members – as directed by the
Fire Chief
The PAT is considered to be an issued item of personal protective equipment.
Standard Operating Guidelines -
Color Designation of UDCs:
Red ——-Engine Company
Green-—Truck Company
Black——Rescue Squad
Orange—EMS Units: BLS and ALS Transport Units
Gold——Chiefs, EMS Supervisor, Haz-Mat, Fire Boat, Air Unit and other units
The Unit Designator Cards are approximately
3” x 4 1/2” plastic cards imprinted with the unit
number.
Standard Operating Guidelines-
LEVELS OF ACCOUNTABILITY-
level 1
Company Officers shall insure that all PATs on the UDC reflect the names of all personnel
assigned to that unit for that tour of duty.
Standard Operating Guidelines-
LEVELS OF ACCOUNTABILITY-
Level 2
All UDCs are to be collected from the apparatus and delivered to the command post as follows:
• Command may designate a company to collect all UDCs and/or;
• Order units to bring their UDCs to the command post.
Standard Operating Guidelines-
LEVELS OF ACCOUNTABILITY-
Level 3
Used when required by incident specific SOG’s or when the Incident Commander determines that
the incident requires more stringent accountability (i.e. Metro, Haz-Mat, High-Rise, Confined
Space, Explosions, Structural Collapse, Trench Rescue, Salvage/Overhaul Operations, etc.).
The Incident Commander shall implement ‘ENTRY CONTROL” and designate an Entry Control
Officer.
A thorough size-up includes:
• Height of building
• Type of construction
• Type occupancy
• Conditions on arrival
• Identified placards
• Obvious hazards – structural condition
• Status of windows and doors (boarded, blocked, secured, open)
Standard Operating Guidelines –
Rapid Intervention Group inside of a High-Rise
The Rapid Intervention Group will be located one (1) floor below the fire floor near a stairwell, ready for immediate deployment.
Standard Operating Guidelines –
Fall Back Position
Fallback Position shall be two (2) floors below the fire. The purpose of the Fallback Position is
to shelter companies in the building, so an exterior knockdown of the fire can be attempted.
Command will direct all interior companies to the fallback position and will conduct a roll call.
Exterior knockdown will only begin after all companies are accounted for.
The Fallback position will only be used in buildings of fire-resistive or non-combustible
construction.
The Fallback Position shall not be used when the order is given to abandon the building.
Standard Operating Guidelines –
Interior Staging Inside of a High-Rise
Interior Staging inside a high-rise shall be a minimum of three (3) floors below the fire floor.
Interior staging will be used by Command to gather relief companies on an extended incident.
Needed equipment, such as air cylinders, will be carried to the Interior Staging Area,
reducing reaction time. Interior staging shall be under the command of the Staging Officer, and
units shall remain on the staging channel until given an assignment. If radios must operate in
the VRS mode, Command will assign the channel Interior Staging will operate. The
designation of a Staging Area inside a building shall be known as Interior Staging, whereas
exterior staging will be designated as Base Staging
SCBA
7 TOXIC GASES:
1-carbon monoxide (CO2)>flammable; SCBA on 35 ppm; terminate 8 ppm
2-carbon dioxide (CO)> “Don’t” nonflammable
3- hydrogen sulfide (H2S)> rotten eggs
4-sulfur dioxide (SO2)
5-hydrogen cyanide (HCN)> bitter almond
6-hydrogen chloride (HO)> PVC
7-phosgene (COCI2) > musty hay
The 3M Scott AP 75 5.5 SCBA consists of the following major components:
- Cylinder and cylinder valve
- Harness and back-frame, Dual EBSS (buddy breathing) with three feet of hose, and RIC/UAC
- Pressure Reducer Assembly
- C5 breathing regulator: Vibralert Alarm, purge valve, auto air-saver switch and heads-
up display - Pak-Alert Distress Alarm: Sensor module with a built in Pak-Tracker locator transmitter and Control Console with Remote Pressure Gauge
- 3M Scott Vision C5 Facepiece
The mask mounted C5 breathing regulator contains the following components:
- Auto air-saver switch
- Spray bar
- Purge valve
- Vibralert alarm
- Heads-up display
SCBA
FULL CYLINDER lights
is indicated by the two (2) green lights
glowing near the center of the display.
SCBA
THREE-QUARTERS CYLINDER lights
Cylinder is indicated by a single green light
SCBA
ONE-HALF CYLINDER lights
Cylinder is indicated by the yellow light flashing slowly at once a second
SCBA
ONE-THIRD CYLINDER light
Cylinder end of service time indicator is indicated by the red light at the far left of the display rapidly flashing at ten (10) times a second
The sensor module is also outfitted with sensor module light: Startup PASS (Open Cylinder)
Bright Light then Flash Green
The sensor module is also outfitted with sensor module light: Normal operation
Flash GREEN
The sensor module is also outfitted with sensor module light: Cylinder Low air (1/3 cylinder)
Flash ORANGE (alternating)
The sensor module is also outfitted with sensor module light: Low Battery while ON
Flash ORANGE once a second
The sensor module is also outfitted with sensor module light: Shut down
Lights OFF
The sensor module is also outfitted with sensor module light: Press RESET w/unit OFF (BATTERY TEST)
Bright Light then:
Flash GREEN if Good/Flash RED if bad
The sensor module is also outfitted with sensor module light: Press MANUAL ALARM with unit OFF
Flash GREEN then Full Alarm Flash RED
The sensor module is also outfitted with sensor module light: Press RESET from manual alarm
Returns to Flash GREEN
The sensor module is also outfitted with sensor module light: PASS Pre-Alarm
Flash RED (alternately)
The sensor module is also outfitted with sensor module light: PASS Full Alarm
Flash RED (simultaneously)
Damage to composite cylinders is assessed on three levels: LEVEL 1
Cuts or scratches involving the outer surfaces
only.
Damage to composite cylinders is assessed on three levels: LEVEL 2
Cuts that have penetrated through outer layers of plastic and have cut the fiber over-wrap threads.
Damage to composite cylinders is assessed on three levels: LEVEL 3
Cuts greater than Level 2 or cuts that exposed bare metal
16 QUICK STEPS REFERENCE to inspecting SCBA ASSEMBLY
- Check the cylinder pressure gauge for a “FULL” indication.
- Inspect the air supply cylinder.
- Check the high-pressure hose and connections.
- Check the low-pressure hose and connections.
- Inspect the mask-mounted regulator.
- Check the manual Pak-Alert alarm.
- Inspect the facepiece assembly.
- Check the Dual EBSS buddy breathing system.
- Check the RIC/UAC (Rapid Intervention Crew / Universal Air Connection).
- Visually inspect the Sensor Module Assembly of the Pak-Alert for wear and damage.
- Inspect the harness and back-frame assembly.
- Check the breathing regulator function of the 3M Scott Air-Pak 75 5.5 SCBA..
- Check the operation of the EBSS.
- Check the automatic functions of the Pak-Alert alarm.
- Check the transfer valve and Vibralert.
- Turn off the Pak-Alert.
DONNING THE SCBA - OVERHEAD METHOD
- Separate the shoulder straps to expose the back-frame.
- Grasp the sides of the back-frame with hands inside the shoulder straps.
- Lift and hold the unit at an arm’s length, with the cylinder valve pointing up.
- Raise the unit up and over the head,ensuring that the shoulder straps fall outside of, and under the elbows.
- Continue placing the unit up, over, and behind the head onto the back while leaning
slightly forward.
A. Allow the unit to slide down the back until stopped by the shoulder straps.
B. Slide both hands down the straps to prevent twisting, down to the tab extensions. - Grasp the left and right tab extensions on the shoulder straps and pull down slightly.
- Reach back with both hands, position waist belt at the hip area.
A. Slide both hands forward, locate male and female portions of the waist belt assembly adjustment strap, and engage the buckle making sure the shoulder straps aren’t under the waist straps.
B. Adjust the belt by pulling forward on the waist straps. - Stand upright and readjust shoulder straps if necessary.
DONNING THE SCBA – APPARATUS MOUNTED
- Don your protective hood, pants, boots, and coat. Safely mount the apparatus and sit in
the seat. - Place your arms through the SCBA shoulder straps.
- Partially tighten the shoulder straps; do not fully tighten them.
- Fasten your SCBA waist belt.
- Fasten your seat belt. When the apparatus stops at the emergency scene, release the
seat belt, and release the SCBA from its brackets. If the apparatus has an SCBA
locking device in the seat, detach the SCBA from the locking device. - Carefully exit the apparatus.
- Maintain three points of contact with the vehicle while exiting.
DONNING THE SCBA - COAT METHOD
- With the left hand, palms upward, grasp the left shoulder strap, (as the unit is worn) near its attachment point at the top of the back frame.
- With the right hand, palm downward, grasp the left shoulder strap at the tab extension
buckle. - In one continuous motion, pull the unit from the bracket, swing it to the left, lean forward,
and place the unit on the back. - Continue leaning forward, place the right arm through the shoulder strap.
- Grasp the left and right tab extensions on the shoulder straps and pull down slightly.
- Reach back with both hands, position waist belt at the hip area.
a) Slide both hands forward, locate male and female portions of the waist belt assembly adjustment strap, and engage the buckle making sure the shoulder straps aren’t under the waist straps.
b) Adjust the belt by pulling forward on the waist straps. - Stand upright and readjust shoulder straps if necessary.
Pumps
1 gallon of water equals ____pounds
8.35 pounds
Pump
FIRE GROUND FORMULA
EP=_________
EP = NP + FL +SA +/- E
EP –Is the engine pressure in pounds per square inch.
NP— Is the nozzle pressure for the appliance used.
FL— Is the total friction loss allowance in the hose line or lines supplying the appliance or assembly
SA— Is the friction created within an appliance other than standard nozzles, hose, etc.
E— Is the elevation allowance due to the location of the nozzle in relation to the pump.
PUMP
The proper steps of operation for drafting. They are as follows:
- Place apparatus to draft from the one of the side intakes
- Make sure the pump is air tight
- Connect hard sleeves (hammer tight) / if connected to officer’s side make sure intake
valve is open - Set up a way to flow water back into the source in case no water is being moved on the
fire ground (Do not fill tank from draft) - Attach lines to be supplied
- Place pump in gear
- Close tank to pump valve
- Place transfer valve in volume position
- Place the PSG in RPM
- Press preset (1000 to 1100 RPM)
- Engage primer until draft is achieved, no longer than 45 seconds. If no draft is achieved
retrace your steps and prime again - Upon achieving a draft begin flowing water
- Return the PSG to Pressure mode
The following steps are to be used place the pump in gear.
- Shift transmission to neutral
- Set the parking brake
- Shift the pump shift lever/switch from ‘road’ to the pump position
- Press the ‘D’ on the automatic gear selector
- Ensure that the pump went into gear by observing that the gear selector went to fourth
gear; that there are two green lights illuminated; and that the speedometer increased to
approximately 15 MPH
The following steps are to be taken to disengage the pump.
- Utilize the pressure sensing governor at the pump panel to return the speed of the motor
to an idle – approximately 700 RPM – by reducing the discharge pressure and then
pressing the ‘idle’ button - In the cab of the wagon, place the gear selector in neutral
- Move the pump shift lever/switch from ‘pump’ to ‘road’
MANUAL PUMP SHIFT
There may be a situation when operating the pump shift lever/switch does not cause the pump to
engage.
- After placing the engine transmission in NEUTRAL, move the in-cab pump shift control
to the CENTER position - Move the manual shift lever at the pump panel to the PUMP position. This will be either
a push or pull action depending on the manufacturer. - Move the in-cab pump shift control into the PUMP position
HYDRANT CAPACITY-banded
hydrants, the colors and ratings are as follows:
Blue ———1500 GPM or Greater
Yellow—— 1000 – 1499 GPM
Orange——500 – 999 GPM
Red————500 GPM or Less
White——— Not flow tested
A second way to estimate a hydrant’s capacity is through calculating a percentage drop in intake
pressure during fire ground operation. The following steps will assist the pump operator in doing so:
- Obtain static pressure reading on master intake gauge from hydrant
(no water being discharged) - Obtain residual pressure reading on master intake gauge (water being discharged)
- Calculate pressure drop
(static reading – residual reading =
pressure drop) - Calculate the pressure drop as a percentage (pressure drop divided by static pressure =
percentage) - Determine the additional available quantity of water by referencing the chart
When calculating a percentage drop in intake
pressure during fire ground operation:
Less than or equal to 10%
3 times the current flow
Ex: 3 x 500 GPM = 1500
GPM
When calculating a percentage drop in intake
pressure during fire ground operation:
More than 10% to less than or equal to 15%
2 times the current flow
When calculating a percentage drop in intake
pressure during fire ground operation:
More than 15% to less than or equal to 25%
1 times the current flow
When calculating a percentage drop in intake
pressure during fire ground operation:
Greater than 25%
0 times the current flow
Pump Maintenance should be broken down in the following categories:
- Daily
- Weekly (Sunday inspection)
- Monthly
Pump Maintenance should be broken down in the following categories:
Daily maintenance will consist of the making the pump ready process, which is as follows:
- Water tank full, Tank valve open
- Pump fully primed
- All intake valves closed
- Drain valves on intake open
- Drain valves on discharge gates closed
- Auxiliary cooling valve closed
- Priming pump oil reservoir filled with the vent hole clear
- Tank Fill valve closed
- Blind caps and blind plugs hand tight
Pump Maintenance should be broken down in the following categories:
Weekly (Sunday) pump maintenance includes your daily steps as well as the following:
- With pump not in gear, open all of the drain valves and remove all blind caps
- Then exercise all of your valves to include the drain valves, one by one until clear
water with no debris is seen exiting the valve. While the valve handles are open and
extended wipe down the rods with a soapy rag and rinse clean - Return the pump to a ready state with the tank full
- Tilt cab and flush pump compartment with water from a garden hose. Apply water
from multiple angles in order to remove buildup of road dirt and debris - After thoroughly flushing the pump compartment, you should lubricate the valve
linkage. See figure 1 to illustrate lubrication points. *Note you should use a
penetrating oil lubricant like WD-40. DO NOT USE WHITE LITHIUM GREASE
Pump Maintenance should be broken down in the following categories:
Monthly pump maintenance will consist of daily and weekly maintenance items and include following added steps:
- Remove all elbows, gated intakes, and caps. Lubricate items to keep them operating
freely - Check all gaskets and strainers for good working condition
- Remove all strainers if possible and back-flush the pump. The steps for back-
flushing are as follows
a. Connect 3” line to a hydrant and then to a 2.5” discharge on the pump.
b. Open the 2.5” discharge. Then, one at a time, open and flush individual
intakes. Flush each intake for about 2 to 3 minutes each
DO NOT PLACE PUMP IN GEAR DURING THIS OPERATION - Shutdown operation and reattach all equipment hand tight. Make sure all gaskets
and strainers are in place
Some of the desirable features that Pressure Sensing Governors give us during operation are as follows:
● Powers up in pressure mode
● Automatic regulation of pump discharge pressure
● Manual control of pressure or engine RPM settings
● No pressure or RPM variation when changing modes
● Recognition of a no/low water condition with automatic response
● Interlock signal recognition with a throttle ready LED
● Immediate increase of pressure with the push of the PRESET button
● Return to engine idle with the push of the IDLE button in emergency situations
EMS OPS BULL:
THREAT
T- threat suppression
H- hemorrhage control and basic airway management
RE- rapid extraction to safety
A-assessment by medical providers
T- transport to definitive care
EMS OPS BULL
RTF is____.
Rescue task force
For active shooter incidents, to extricate victims from the warm zone who have been exposed and injured from on going ballistic or explosive threat.
Consist of 4 mpd officers 2 or more DCFEMS
EMS OPS BULL
STF is____.
Suppression task force
On active shooter incident, contains fire where there is on going ballistic or explosive thrrat