New SOG pp 1-10 - Sheet1

Question 1

From the New SOG manual:

A __________________________ is defined by NFPA as “an organizational directive that extablishes a course of action”.

Answer 1

Standard Operation Procedure

Question 2

From the New SOG manual:

______________________ are created based upon experience, knowledge of fire behavior, building contruction techniques, building construction techniques, human behavior, the effects of smoke and heat on the human body, and the resources of the DC Fire & EMS Department.

Answer 2

Standard Operation Guidelines

Question 3

From the New SOG manual:

Departments that adopt a SOG driven management style allow for the rapid deployment of resources without________ instructions.

Answer 3

direct

Question 4

From the New SOG manual:

Any unit that will not be able to complete the assigned tasks as directed in the Standard Operational Guidelines must notify the Incident Commander as soon as it becomes clear that ________________________________.

Answer 4

the assigned task will not be completed

Question 5

From the New SOG manual:

The ______________________ shall be used an ALL responses.

Answer 5

Incident Command System

Question 6

From the New SOG manual:

The Watch Detail shall listen to _____________, monitor the ____________ and promptly_______________.

Answer 6

Channel Zero-1, station printer, answer the house telephone

Question 7

From the New SOG manual:

Upon receipt of an alarm, the Watch Detail shall turn on the ____________ to the house speaker system.

Answer 7

Master switch

Question 8

From the New SOG manual:

What color is the trip light button at the Watch Desk?

Answer 8

red

Question 9

From the New SOG manual:

The Watch Detail shall announce over the PA System the ___________________.

Answer 9

unit or units in quarters that have been dispatched

Question 10

From the New SOG manual:

The Watch Detail shall notify the Company Officer that are assigned to Units that have been dispatched of all information received including: (5 items)

Answer 10

Type of Alarm, Position Due, Correct Address, Assigned tactical channel, All other pertinent information

Question 11

From the New SOG manual:

Alarms received from Communications via telephone must include the phrase, “____________________________”.

Answer 11

This is Communications

Question 12

From the New SOG manual:

Notification of an emergency from a walk-in to the Firehouse shall cause the Watch Detail to activate the ___________ and _____________ to alert the House Officer.

Answer 12

house bells and trip lights

Question 13

From the New SOG manual:

After notification to the on-coming Watch Detail, the assigned Watch Detail shall return to the _________ and __________.

Answer 13

Watch desk and await relief

Question 14

From the New SOG manual:

Any unit that is not dispatched on an alarm, but may be closer than units assigned to the response, shall contact the responding_____________ via radio on the assigned tactical channel, giving their exact location.

Answer 14

Battalion Fire Chief

Question 15

From the New SOG manual:

Companies shall respond to alarms when they receive the alarm over the__________, __________ or ___________.

Answer 15

radio, telephone or printer

Question 16

From the New SOG manual:

Before responding, officers should check with drivers to confirm the __________ and ____________.

Answer 16

address and position due

Question 17

From the New SOG manual:

Company officers shall insure that all members are seated with ____________ engaged before responding.

Answer 17

seat belts

Question 18

From the New SOG manual:

Care shall be taken to avoid driving over ________.

Answer 18

hose

Question 19

From the New SOG manual:

Fire apparatus when responding may travel at____ mph above the posted speed limit to a maximum of____ mph.

Answer 19

10, 50

Question 20

From the New SOG manual:

In locations where speed limits are not posted; these vehicles may travel up to_____ mph.

Answer 20

35

Question 21

From the New SOG manual:

__________ and __________may not exceed the speed limit at any time.

Answer 21

Ambulances and Medic Units

Question 22

From the New SOG manual:

Vehicles with snow chains shall not exceed _______ mph.

Answer 22

30

Question 23

From the New SOG manual:

Responding units shall make every effort to position apparatus to allow access for placement of _______________.

Answer 23

aerial ladders

Question 24

From the New SOG manual:

An Engine Company must be able to connect to the hydrant with their ____________ in order to declare that they have their own hydrant.

Answer 24

soft sleeve

Question 25

From the New SOG manual:

1st due engineshall assume a position to attack the fire from the front of the building, the address side, Side _______.

Answer 25

A-Alpha

Question 26

From the New SOG manual:

2nd due engineshall assume a position to attack the fire from the rear of the building, Side ___________.

Answer 26

C-Charlie

Question 27

From the New SOG manual:

The 3rd due Engine Company shall acknowledge the ___________ hydrant position on the tactical channel.

Answer 27

1st due Engine Company’s

Question 28

From the New SOG manual:

The _________________ shall take a position at the location of the 1st due Engine Company’s water supply.

Answer 28

3rd due Engine Company

Question 29

From the New SOG manual:

If the 1st due Engine Company has their own hydrant, the 3rd due Engine Company will _____________________, and report to Side A-Alpha of the fire building.

Answer 29

layout from an independent hydrant

Question 30

From the New SOG manual:

The 4th due Engine Company shall acknowledge the ________________ hydrant position on the tactical channel.

Answer 30

2nd due Engine Company’s

Question 31

From the New SOG manual:

The ______________ shall take a position at the location of the 2nd due Engine Company’s water supply.

Answer 31

4th due Engine Company

Question 32

From the New SOG manual:

Operations shall assign the tasks of the ______________ assigned to Box Alarms as the needs of the emergency dictates.

Answer 32

5th due Engine Company

Question 33

From the New SOG manual:

The 5th due Engine Company shall stop at an independent water supply approximately _________ away from the incident and contact Operations for assignment.

Answer 33

one (1) block

Question 34

From the New SOG manual:

Name the staging location type. Units will stop one block away from the incident, without committing to the block. Units will remain flexible, so they may respond to any area of the incident as ordered by Operations.

Answer 34

Stage in-line of approach

Question 35

From the New SOG manual:

Name the staging location type. Units will stage at a specific exterior location or intersection, as directed by Operations.

Answer 35

Base Staging

Question 36

From the New SOG manual:

Name the staging location type. Units will be ordered to a specific location in a building.

Answer 36

Interior Staging

Question 37

From the New SOG manual:

When Level 1 Staging, _____ and _____ due Engine Companies shall layout and report to their assigned positions, unless directed otherwise by operations.

Answer 37

1st and 2nd due Engine Companies

Question 38

From the New SOG manual:

When Level 1 Staging, the 1st due Truck Company will take a position _______________________.

Answer 38

in front of the building

Question 39

From the New SOG manual:

In order for ____________ staging to be effective, Company Officers must give complete and accurate size-up reports and progress reports as they acquire information.

Answer 39

Level 1