New SOG pp 1-10 - Sheet1 Flashcards
From the New SOG manual:
A __________________________ is defined by NFPA as “an organizational directive that extablishes a course of action”.
Standard Operation Procedure
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______________________ 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.
Standard Operation Guidelines
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Departments that adopt a SOG driven management style allow for the rapid deployment of resources without________ instructions.
direct
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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 ________________________________.
the assigned task will not be completed
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The ______________________ shall be used an ALL responses.
Incident Command System
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The Watch Detail shall listen to _____________, monitor the ____________ and promptly_______________.
Channel Zero-1, station printer, answer the house telephone
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Upon receipt of an alarm, the Watch Detail shall turn on the ____________ to the house speaker system.
Master switch
From the New SOG manual:
What color is the trip light button at the Watch Desk?
red
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The Watch Detail shall announce over the PA System the ___________________.
unit or units in quarters that have been dispatched
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The Watch Detail shall notify the Company Officer that are assigned to Units that have been dispatched of all information received including: (5 items)
Type of Alarm, Position Due, Correct Address, Assigned tactical channel, All other pertinent information
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Alarms received from Communications via telephone must include the phrase, “____________________________”.
This is Communications
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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.
house bells and trip lights
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After notification to the on-coming Watch Detail, the assigned Watch Detail shall return to the _________ and __________.
Watch desk and await relief
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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.
Battalion Fire Chief
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Companies shall respond to alarms when they receive the alarm over the__________, __________ or ___________.
radio, telephone or printer
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Before responding, officers should check with drivers to confirm the __________ and ____________.
address and position due
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Company officers shall insure that all members are seated with ____________ engaged before responding.
seat belts
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Care shall be taken to avoid driving over ________.
hose
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Fire apparatus when responding may travel at____ mph above the posted speed limit to a maximum of____ mph.
10, 50
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In locations where speed limits are not posted; these vehicles may travel up to_____ mph.
35
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__________ and __________may not exceed the speed limit at any time.
Ambulances and Medic Units
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Vehicles with snow chains shall not exceed _______ mph.
30
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Responding units shall make every effort to position apparatus to allow access for placement of _______________.
aerial ladders
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.
soft sleeve
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 _______.
A-Alpha
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2nd due engineshall assume a position to attack the fire from the rear of the building, Side ___________.
C-Charlie
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The 3rd due Engine Company shall acknowledge the ___________ hydrant position on the tactical channel.
1st due Engine Company’s
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The _________________ shall take a position at the location of the 1st due Engine Company’s water supply.
3rd due Engine Company
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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.
layout from an independent hydrant
From the New SOG manual:
The 4th due Engine Company shall acknowledge the ________________ hydrant position on the tactical channel.
2nd due Engine Company’s
From the New SOG manual:
The ______________ shall take a position at the location of the 2nd due Engine Company’s water supply.
4th due Engine Company
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Operations shall assign the tasks of the ______________ assigned to Box Alarms as the needs of the emergency dictates.
5th due Engine Company
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The 5th due Engine Company shall stop at an independent water supply approximately _________ away from the incident and contact Operations for assignment.
one (1) block
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.
Stage in-line of approach
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Name the staging location type. Units will stage at a specific exterior location or intersection, as directed by Operations.
Base Staging
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Name the staging location type. Units will be ordered to a specific location in a building.
Interior Staging
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When Level 1 Staging, _____ and _____ due Engine Companies shall layout and report to their assigned positions, unless directed otherwise by operations.
1st and 2nd due Engine Companies
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When Level 1 Staging, the 1st due Truck Company will take a position _______________________.
in front of the building
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In order for ____________ staging to be effective, Company Officers must give complete and accurate size-up reports and progress reports as they acquire information.
Level 1
