Operations Flashcards
During a vehicle fire how far should you keep non-response people away
100 feet in all directions
When attacking a vehicle fire, what angle should the fire fighters approach the vehicle?
A 45° angle
If a Vehicle fire seem suspicious who should you notify?
Fire investigation unit(FIU)
If a vehicle fire seems suspicious should all members fill out a fire investigation unit statement form?
True
During a vehicle fire, should the battery/batteries be disconnected from the negative or the positive side first?
(-) Negative
In vehicle fire should you cut orange cables?
No because they Represent high-voltage cables?
Hi voltage battery banks are usually found behind the backseat or in the truck ?True or false
True
Can airbags still deploy if batteries are disconnected?
Yes
What is the 5-10-20 inch rule applies to?
You must maintain 5 inches from side impact bags, 10 inches from frontal to airbags 20 inches from passenger-side frontal of airbags
CNG
LNG
EV
HEV
FCV
Compressed Natural Gas
Liquefied Natural Gas
Electric Vehicle
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Fuel Cell Vehicle
During a vehicle accident how many feet should non-response personnel remain back?
40 feet In all directions
During a vehicle accident how many lanes of traffic should be stopped?
A minimum of two lanes of traffic shall be stoppped by placing the apparatus in position to stop traffic.
How many stories is a high rise ?
Six stories or more.
What are the priorities of High Rise incident?
Rescue
Fire Control
Property Conservation
All floors above the fire are exposures?
True
High Rise buildings are high value buildings with high value contents? True/False
True
3 tactical priorities for a natural disaster?
- Life safety
- incident stabilization
- property conservation
What are the situations that police are instructed not to use their X 26 tasers?
If a female is pregnant , under the age of 7 and over the age of 70.
How many lanes should an apparatus block during an highway emergency?
Block at least one additional lane…Also block block so pump panel is down stream.
Should responders wear helmet with proper PPE during High way emergencies?
Yes
How many feet should you stay back from a derailed car?
2000 ft.. unless life is involved or the product in the derailed car is identified as safe…
How far up he track in either direction should a firefighter be ahead on the Tracks with flares to alert oncoming trains?
1/2 mike in both directions
Street car emergencies…terminology
SCV OCS MOF ETS Pantograph
SCV=street car vehicle
OCS= Overhead contact system(overhead streetcar electrical wires)
MOF=Maintenance and Operations facility
ETS= Emergency trip switch
Pantograph= Mechanical arm that electronically connects the streetcar vehicle to the overhead contact system wires
Where does the street car runs?
In a loop through downtown and over the Rhine area.
What are some of the more common special operations incidents?
Bomb runs HazMat River Emergencies Entrapments Collapse Signal 500 Bio Hazard
What are some of the more common Special runs
Stuck elevator
Vehicle struck building
Fumes
Fire reported out
What are some of the more common single resource dispatches
Outdoor fire Lock in/out Minor gas spills CO alarms Salvage Wires Water leaks
Form-57
Hydrant report
What do you do if a fire is discovered en route to another emergency?
Notify dispatch and take action at the fire scene
What do you do if another emergency (not fire) is discovered en route to an emergency
Evaluate the situation and take appropriate action. Notify dispatch
What do you do if equipment falls off of the apparatus while en route to an emergency
Immediately stop and recover fallen objects then continue en route to emergency
Form 22
Commendation report
What times can a person ride along between
1000 and 2200
Span of control
Supervising 3-7 subordinates with 5 being the norm
In NIMS, what are the 4 sections directly under the incident commander?
Operations, planning, logistics, finance
What are the 3 command modes used by company officers at a company level fire prior to the chief’s arrival on scene?
Nothing Showing mode
Fast attack mode
Command mode
What are the 3 staff positions in the NIMS system?
Safety
Liaison
Public Information Officer
Under unified command who is in charge of all tactical operations?
The Operations Section Chief
A combination of resources which can be temporarily assembled for a specific mission
Task force
A set number of resources of the same kind and type, which have an established minimum number of personnel
Strike teams
Geographical areas of operations
Divisions
Functional areas of operation
Groups
What are the 4 primary units assigned to the Planning Chief at an incident
resources unit
Situation unit
Documentations unit
Demobilization unit
What two units are utilized in the logistics section of NIMS
Supply unit
Communications unit
How many channels are there within each talk group?
16
What is the best form of communication
Face to face
When must a member declare a mayday?
Injured and unable to reach a safe location on their own
Lost/disoriented
Trapped/entagled
Low on air/low air alarm sounding in conjunction with any other item
Negative or no response to PAR after 2nd attempt
By other members who locate another member in any of these situations
When should an emergency be declared?
Collapse of wall, roof , or building
Potential collapse that needs to be investigated
Backdraft or explosion
Flashover or rapidly changing fire conditions
Water supply interruption that puts firefighters in danger
Holes in floor
Burned out or missing stairs
Weakened or compromised structural members
Open shafts
Non secured elevator doors
Elevators with swing type doors
Downed power lines in street or yard
When you give a Mayday what information do you need to provide in your mayday?
Nature Last known location Company number Names of members involved Plans, if any, to remove themselves from the situation
What does PAM stand for
Pass device
Air Check
Mayday declaration
When a Mayday is declared what do all other firefighters who are not involved in the mayday need to do immediately
Switch to the mayday channel (channel 16 the last channel in the talk group)
Who stays on the original fire ground when a mayday is declared
Those involved, RAT, RAT supervisor, Heavy Rescue
When an emergency is declared and orders given to retreat what should be done to all apparatus on scene?
Sound the air horn 10 times for 3 seconds each
What are the priorities at a structure fire
Rescue, fire control, property conservation
If you have a standpipe and a sprinkler system, which do
You supply first?
Standpipe
If fire is on floors 10
And below, how much pressure do you need from the engine?
150 psi
If fire is on floors between 11-20 how much PSI do you need from the engine?
200 psi
If fire is between floor 21-30, how much PSI do you need from the engine to the FDC?
250 psi
If you have fire in between floors 31-40, how much PSI do
You need from your engine to the standpipe?
300 psi
If their is fire between floor 41-50, how much PSI do you need from your engine to
The FDC?
350 psi
What are the 8 main factors of size up?
Building Fire Occupancy Life hazard Arrangement Resources Action Special circumstances
Fire flow formula in Ops 202.02
Area divided by 3
For what reasons might a fire investigator be called to a fire scene?
To determine a cause Fire fatality Suspicious fire Injury Or incendiary fire 3 alarm or greater
