OPM 700 Flashcards
How does Sunrise achieve higher staffing levels for operations?
Assuring adequate personnel are dispatched and assembling engine, ladder, and rescue crews together to form working companies. (700.01)
What are the tactical objectives for a basic offensive plan of a structure fire? (7)
Complete size up, establish command, determine need for victim rescue, provide attack line for aggressive int. attack, complete primary search establish RIT, provide additional support. (700.02)
What are the tactical objectives for a basic defensive plan of a structure fire? (5)
Complete size up, establish command, determine stopping point of fire spread, prioritize fire streams (2 1/2 or larger), maintain sufficient resources. (700.02)
When should ALS engines respond outside their primary district as the primary medical provider?
If they are the closest medical provider. (700.02)
If not specified how should a transport unit respond to an engines request?
Emergency. (700.02)
Who is the first choice when shutting down a unit to assist in transport to the hospital?
The EMS captain. (700.02)
Who is notified if a member gets exposed with a contagious disease or toxic substance ?
They shall immediately notify their officer. (700.02)
What are 2 tasks that can only be accomplished by an aerial company?
Elevated fire streams or laddering a building beyond the capabilities of ground ladders. (700.03)
What are some primary aerial company responsibilities? (7)
Victim rescue, ventilation, laddering, forcible entry, elevated water streams, salvage/overhaul, secondary means of egress. (700.03)
What are an aerials initial concerns on fire ground operations?
Apparatus positioning to perform aerial functions or staging out of vehicle traffic lanes. (700.03)
As the 1st arriving unit on a non medical scene, a rescue should?
Report a size up, prepare to perform engine company functions, advise initial actions (if any), report availability to command. (700.04)
Can a rescue establish command?
It is not recommended. (700.04)
What are the primary concerns for a first arriving engine on a haz mat scene?
Scene safety and product identification. (701.01)
While en route to a haz mat scene, what should an engine check with dispatch for?
Materials involved, size of leak, possibility of immediate life endangerment. (701.01)
When should immediate rescues be attempted on a haz mat scene?
Fully aware of risk, full PPE with SCBA, utilize bare minimum of personnel. If the hazards are unknown they should consider waiting. (701.01)
What haz mat incidents can an engine handle with units on scene?
Minor category 1. (701.01)
What shall be used to report all haz mat incidents to dispatch?
The Uniform Classification System For Categorizing Hazardous Material Incidents. (701.01)
What can be used to identify the material? (5)
Witnesses, DOT ERG, type and size of container, lettering or marking, shipping papers. (701.01)
What are the requirements to be a diver?
Complete public safety diver and dive rescue 1. (701.02)
What is the minimum staffing for the dive team to be in service.
2, preferably stationed with the apparatus. (701.02)
What staffing is recommended to start a dive operation?
2 dive personnel and 2 support personnel. (701.02)
Where are the operational guidelines for dive team operations?
SFRD special operatins manual. (701.02)
What stations have rapid entry dive gear?
39, 59, 72, 83 only. (701.02)
What is the rapid entry dive gear made up of?
Dive tank, BC with weights and knife, dive mask with regulator, 2nd regulator, dive light, throw bag. (701.02)
What is in the dive throw bag?
3 PFDs, dive rope, center punch, secondary cutting device. (701.02)
Who can check out dive gear?
Only department divers. (701.02)
What personal gear are divers responsible for?
Wet suit, fins gloves, booties, snorkel and mask. (701.02)
What is the first arriving officer at a dive scene responsible for?
Scene management, last seen point, witness interview, scene safety. (701.02-2)
How can the remaining crew prepare a site for dive entry?
Place a roof ladder into the water. (701.02-2)
What is the bottom time for a rapid entry diver?
5 minutes unless the risk/benefit dictates otherwise. (701.02-2)
Who has the final decision on making the dive-no dive call?
The diver. (701.02-2)
What is the minimum dive tank pressure?
2800 psi. (701.02)
What is the difference in alert and activation of the FEMA team?
Alert- Formal notification by FEMA that an event has occurred and activation may be pending. Activation- Formal request by FEMA to mobilize and respond. (701.03)
How long within being activated do FEMA team members have to respond?
6 hours. (701.03)
Who has sole discretion for entry into the South Florida USAR task force?
The sponsoring jurisdiction, City of Miami FD. (701.03)
Technical rescue operations includes which incidents?
Confined space, trench, collapse, and rope rescue. (701.04)
What are the guidelines for engine companies on most trench rescue operations? (6)
Provide size-up, establish command, establish safety zone, request additional resources, obtain information pertinent to rescue, assure additional resources are responding. (701.04)
What is a confined space? (3)
Those areas not intended for continual human occupancy, have limited means of egress, and have potential for physical chemical or atmospheric engulfment. (701.04)
What is a trench rescue operation?
A narrow engulfment made below the surface of the earth. (701.04)
The width of a trench can be no greater than?
15 feet. (701.04)
What is a rope rescue operation?
Any rescue attempt that requires rope and related equipment to safely gain access to and remove victims. (701.04)
What is the difference between a non-technical and technical rope rescue?
40 degrees or rough terrain. (701.04)
What are the 5 phases of a rope rescue?
Scene prep and recon, pre-rescue operations, rescue operations, safety considerations, termination. (701.04)
How many people make up the recon team and what should they bring/do?
Minimum of 2. The should bring medical gear to begin to administer first aid. (701.04)
What is the decision to wait for TRT based on?
Risk/benefit factor. (701.04)
Who decides whether the rope op will be a rescue or recovery?
The recon team. (701.04)
In what order of risk should rescue operations be conducted?
From low to high. (701.04)
What is the minimum personnel to operate the stokes basket?
4 personnel all facing the direction of travel. On unstable terrain a tag line should be attached. (701.04)
What is considered a high-angle operation?
Greater than 60 degrees. (701.04)
When shall only the TRT team conduct the evacuation?
High angle operations (greater than 60 degrees). (701.04)
What is the minimum safety factor?
15:1 and a double rope technique shall be used when possible. (701.04)
What factors shall be considered before using a helicopter for evacuations?
Time of day, condition of victim, difficult access to victim, qualifications of pilot and rescuers. (701.04)
Once the victim has been removed what safety step should be taken?
Call for a PAR. (701.04)
What are 4 reasons a structural collapse may occur?
Natural occurrences, fire or explosion, human factors, engineering errors. (701.04)
What are the 6 phases to a structural collapse call?
Scene prep and recon, exploration and search, patient removal, general debris removal, safety considerations, and termination. (701.04)
What should the safety zone be at a collapse call?
2 times the building height. (701.04)
What is the only color utilized for entry markings?
Orange. (701.04)
In the 2’x2’ box what can be inside and what does it mean?
Blank box-structure is accessible/safe and damage is minor. Single slash-structure has significant damage, some areas are safe and some are not. Crossing slash “X”-not safe for search and rescue operations. (701.04)
What does an arrow next to the search box mean?
It indicates the direction of the safe entrance. (701.04)
What does HM next to the search box mean?
There is a hazardous environment or condition inside. (701.04)
How many paramedics are required per entry team?
1 minimum. (701.04)
What are in the 4 quadrants of the search “X”?
LQ-identifying the rescues, top Q-time and date search completed, RQ-personal hazards, bottom Q-# of victims (L=, D=). (701.04)
What % of people rescued from collapsed structures are very lightly buried?
50% of victims. (701.04)
How often should a safety analysis be performed on TRT calls?
At least every 30 minutes. (701.04)
What defines a high rise?
A structure where the attack lines can not reach the fire via normal pre-connected lines or via hoisting up external balconies. Also to include all buildings with standpipes and internal hallways over 2 stories. (701.05)
In high rise situations what is the most urgent and second most urgent need?
Getting an officer and crew up to the fire scene. 2nd establishing command. (701.05)
What may be the most prudent command option on high rises?
The passing of command to the 2nd arriving officer. (701.05)
What must shift commanders do upon arrival of a high rise?
The must take command because of the complexity of the incident. (701.05)
How big shall the hazard zone be on a high rise?
200 ft. (701.05)
How far away must all personnel stay from hose lines supplying a building siamese?
50 ft. (701.05)
Where shall a chief officer be assigned as quickly as possible and what shall he be called?
The firefighting level of a confirmed fire in full bunker gear including SCBA. He shall be called Division XX. (701.05)
Where does RIT stage on a high rise?
The floor below the fire. (701.05)
Who shall establish lobby control and with what?
The driver of the first arriving engine in full bunker gear including SCBA, radio, and Knox Box key. (701.05)
Where must all personnel report before going to their assignment?
Lobby control. (701.05)
What are lobby controls responsibilities?
Obtain all keys, maintain elevator control, identify annunciator panel, prepare to shut off alarm once directed by command, take control of bldg emergency phone system, take PAR tags of ff entering bldg, establish liaison with maintenance. (701.05)
How shall the SCBA be worn when entering an elevator?
Turned on and prepared to be immediately donned. (701.05)
What floor shall the elevator be taken to?
2 floors below the incident. (701.05)
What must be brought in the elevator?
Full bunker gear, forcible entry equipment, and a radio. (701.05)
Who should report to the fire floor for initial attack?
At least 2 companies. (An engine and rescue). (701.05)
What is the minimum fore flow to an attack line in a high rise?
150 gpm. (701.05)
Where shall ff hook up to the standpipe?
The floor below. (701.05)
In a high rise, fire attack shall never begin until?
A sustained water supply has been established. (701.05)
When the fire has gained significant headway, what hose lines should be used?
2.5” attack lines. (701.05)
When shall drivers use LDH to supply a stand pipe?
Never. (701.05)
Drivers conducting pump evolutions within __ ft of a bldg shall wear __?
100 ft, helmet and bunker coat. (701.05)
Stair wells shall be pressurized with what and when?
Positive pressure ventilation at the base, early on. (701.05)
How would the stairwell support group operate?
When necessary to shuttle equipment, they should stage on every other floor and if conditions allow remove bunker gear. They should not have to travel more than 2 flights each. (701.05)
When shall a base staging area be established, where, radio designation?
During extended ff operations above the 3rd floor. 2 floors below the fire floor. The Base. (701.05)
What shall take place at the base?
Stage air bottles and equipment, rehab, medical, and patient triage. (701.05)
What shall RIT do while staging on the floor below?
Make themselves familiar with the floor plan. (701.05)
Unless otherwise directed by command, who shall assume RIT on a high rise?
The 3rd arriving engine company. (701.05)
What equipment should the 1st arriving engine and rescue bring to a high rise?
Officer-hand light, elevator keys, utility line.
D/O-establish lobby control with Knox Box
FF eng-high rise kit
FF res-extant-a-bag, hand light
FF res-rabbit tool and irons (701.05)
What is the mission of the first arriving engine/rescue of a high rise?
Assess conditions on fire floor and prepare for fire attack. (701.05)
What should the first arriving ladder company bring to a high rise?
Officer-hand light, elevator keys, irons
Driver- pike pole, utility line
FF-rabbit tool, 2 spare SCBA bottles (701.05)
What is the mission of the second arriving engine/rescue on a high rise?
Report to the floor below the fire and prepare to support the attack crew. (701.05)
What should the 2nd arriving engine/rescue bring to a high rise fire?
Officer-hand light, elevator keys, spare SCBA bottle
D/O-drop off crew, proceed to support standpipes
FF eng-high rise kit
FF res-extend-a-bag, hand light
FF res-2 spare SCBA bottles (701.05)
What is the mission of the 3rd arriving engine on a high rise fire?
Report to command to obtain TIC, prepare to serve as RIT on floor below the fire. (701.05)
What should the 3rd arriving engine bring to a high rise fire?
Officer-TIC, search rope, hand light, elevator keys
D/O-spare SCBA pack, spare SCBA bottle
FF-irons and spare SCBA bottle (701.05)
In regards to terrorism, what does NBC stand for?
Nuclear, biological, chemical. (701.06)
What is contained in the WMD PPE kits on the units, and how many?
Each set contains 1 Scott cartridge adapter, 1 NBC air purifying cartridge, 1 pair of silver shield gloves, and a hooded Sairnex splash resistant coverall. Each rescue contains 2 and each engine contains 3. (701.06)
What equipment must be used with the WMD PPE kits?
Your personal Scott mask and FF boots. (701.06)
What level protection is the WMD PPE kits?
Level C. (701.06)
How would you make the WMD PPE kit level B?
Use of an SCBA. (701.06)
In the WMD PPE kit, what zone can you operate in and what are you protected against?
The warm zone and residual contamination. (701.06)
What is the duration of the NBC cartridge?
It is effective for several days and can be expected to provide a minimum of 6-8 hours protection against secondary chemical exposure. (701.06)
What unit is the platform?
387 unit. (701.07)
No one shall operate the platform vehicle unless they have been trained in?
Advanced platform operations. (701.07)