OPM 900/1000 Flashcards
What event indicated why a civil unrest plan is important to the fire department?
The LA Riots of 1992. (1000.02)
What were the key issues faced during the LA riots?
Incident command, mutual aid, cooperative law enforcement, and communications. (1000.02)
What is civil unrest or unrest?
A real or perceived state of uneasiness disquiet, or social unrest within the community. (1000.02)
What is a civil disturbance?
A state of uneasiness, disquiet, or social unrest within the community as evidenced by the appearance of organized disturbance, resulting in injury, death, and damage or destruction of property. (1000.02)
Who has the ultimate authority to activate or modify the civil unrest plan?
The fire chief. (1000.02)
What are the 3 operational phases of the civil disturbance plan?
1-civil unrest alert 2-civil unrest response 3-post emergency response. (1000.02)
During a civil disturbance, what shall be attached to all deluge guns, ladder pipes, and pre-connected lines?
1 1/4” stack tip nozzle. (1000.02)
During a civil disturbance, what could recalled members be utilized for?
To form a task force using fire department vehicles, to augment operational task forces, and to form relief crews for operational task forces. (1000.02)
In the event that the primary communications center is disabled, what will be used as the backup dispatch center for fire rescue units?
The EOC. (1000.02)
Where is the FOC located during civil disturbances?
10440 W Oakland park blvd. (1000.02)
Who are the only people authorized to operate in a disturbance area?
Task forces. (1000.02)
What should hose lines be limited to during a civil disturbance?
200’ to a maximum of 500’. (1000.02)
What are some fire considerations during civil disturbance? (what will we/wont we do)
Knock fire down, no overhaul, ventilation, or roof venting. No interior attack unless life threatening and it is thought victims can be saved. (1000.02)
What is the minimum staffing for command and supervisory units in the civil disturbance area?
Minimum of 2. (1000.02)
What is the minimum staffing for engine, rescue units in the civil disturbance area?
Engine-4 rescue-3. (1000.02)
How should lights and sirens be used in critical areas?
Minimally and only if necessary. (1000.02)
In an instance of attack or entrapment of fire rescue personnel, what shall the BC broadcast across the radio?
Fire rescue task force unit in trouble. Specify location. (1000.02)
What is the signal to take cover, for example if under gun fire?
The rapid intermittent blowing of the air horn. (1000.02)
What shall be the signal for prepare to move out?
Long continuous blowing of the air horn. (1000.02)
What shall be done prior to abandoning vehicles, and how?
Radios shall be disabled by removing microphone handsets, removing fuses, or if not possible, cutting the wires. (1000.02)
Under civil disturbance, what must the pump operator keep with him at all time?
The hydrant wrench. (1000.02)
If deck guns are to be used during civil disturbances, where is the preferred location?
At ground level, with the apparatus behind personnel for protection. (1000.02)
What shall be done if a bystander reports a victim is trapped?
The informant shall accompany fire rescue to the location of the trapped victim. (1000.02)
What shall a task force consist of during civil disturbance?
2 engines, 1 rescue, 1 BC. Ladders will respond upon request. (1000.02)
Who may alter the make up of task force team to achieve objectives?
A BC. (1000.02)
How are different task forces designated?
Numbers. Task force 1, task force2… (1000.02)
What shall be done if a task force notices another emergency while responding to an assignment?
The communications center will be notified and respond the next closest task force. (1000.02)
What form shall be used when assigning members to a task force and who shall complete this form for their assigned units?
The Task Force Assignment Form. Company officers. (1000.02)
What resource is recommended to define safe zones and escape routes?
Aviation units. (1000.02)
When shall grid search patterns be formulated, carried out?
Formulated during Phase 1,2, carried out during phase 3. (1000.02)
What will rescue units do in search and recovery operations?
Assist engine companies. (1000.02)
When can you enter an area of potential risk during phase 3 of civil disturbance?
ONLY with BC approval and when accompanied by a police officer. (1000.02)
When will salvage operations and damage assessments be initiated?
After the completion of rescue operations. (1000.02)
What is a local disaster defined as?
Fire, flood, explosion, or storm that might cause the destruction of essential operating records of a department.
All records stored below ___ should be relocated to a higher elevation?
6” (1000.02)
Boxes, file cabinets, and desks shall be __?
Covered with plastic. (1000.02)
Electrical equipment should be___?
Disconnected and stored. (1000.02)
Furniture should be___?
Moved away from windows and doors. (1000.02)
What is a hurricane advisory? An advisory is issued when…? And what time?
An official announcement issued by the national hurricane center identifying a hurricanes position, speed, and intensity. Hurricane conditions are a possible threat to a certain area. 0500, 1100, 1700, 2300. (1000.03)
What is a cease emergency activity order?
An order issued by the fire chief to stop all fire rescue outside operations. Upon issue, all personnel shall return immediately to quarters. (1000.03)
What/where is the emergency operations center for a hurricane?
Station 59. Directors from all departments citywide assemble here and work under the direction of the Director of Public Safety. (1000.03)
After the eye or calm of the storm, what happens to winds? How long can the eye last?
They are generally more powerful than before and come from the opposite direction. Several minutes to more than an hour.(1000.03)
What/where is the field operations center for hurricanes?
PSC. The fire rescue commend center. Key personnel from fire rescue staff report here and work under the direction of the fire chief. (1000.03)
What is a hurricane watch?
A threat of hurricane conditions between 24-36 hours.
What is a hurricane warning?
A threat of hurricane conditions (winds 74 mph or greater and dangerous high tides and waves) are expected in 24 hours or less. (1000.03)
What is a hurricane probability projection?
Advisories issued by the national hurricane center that list the percentage probability that the center of the storm will pass within 65 miles of a specific location within 72 hours. (1000.03)
What is a hurricane?
A fully developed tropical cyclone with sustained winds of 74 mph or greater. (1000.03)
What are storms rated by and how big can they be?
Saffir-Simpson scale and they can be up to 500 miles wide. (1000.03)
What is the National Hurricane Center in Miami?
1 of 3 national weather centers operated by the national weather service. It has international responsibilities for the North Atlantic. (1000.03)
What percentage of people who die in hurricanes drown in the storm surge?
9/10 people. (1000.03)
What is a storm warning wind speeds and when not issued?
Issued when winds of 55-73 mph are expected. If a hurricane is expected to hit, storm warning usually will not precede hurricane warnings. (1000.03)
What is a tropical depression?
A disturbance that has developed rotary circulation and a constant wind speed of 38 mph or less. (1000.03)
What is a tropical storm?
Distinct rotary circulation with wind speeds of 39-73 mph. (1000.03)
What defines sustained winds?
Constant speed for at least 1 minute. (1000.03)
What defines gusts?
Wind speed higher than sustained lasting as little as 2 seconds. (1000.03)
What is a storm surge?
A wall of water up to 50 miles wide just to the right of where the eye makes land fall. (1000.03)
What is a cat 1 hurricane wind and storm surge?
Wind 74-96 mph. Wave 10-30 ft. Storm Surge 4-5 ft. (1000.03)
What is a cat 2 hurricane wind and storm surge?
Wind 96-110 mph. Storm surge 6-8 ft. (1000.03)
What is a cat 3 hurricane wind and storm surge?
Wind 111-130 mph. Storm surge 9-12 ft. (1000.03)
What is a cat 4 hurricane wind and storm surge?
Wind 131-155 mph. Storm surge 13-18 ft. (1000.03)
What is a cat 5 hurricane wind and storm surge?
Wind 156+ with gusts up to 200 mph. Storm surge 20 ft. (1000.03)
What is considered a major hurricane?
Category 3 and above. (1000.03)
What is the damage caused by a cat 1 hurricane?
Primarily to shrubs, trees, unanchored mobile homes and poorly constructed signs. (1000.03)
What damage is caused by a cat 2 hurricane?
Considerable damage to shrubs and trees. Some trees blown down. Major damage to exposed mobile homes. Some damage to roofs, windows, and doors. No major damage to buildings. (1000.03)
What damage is caused by a cat 3 hurricane?
Large trees blown down. All signs blown down and mobile homes destroyed. Some damage to roofs, windows, and doors. Structural damage to small buildings. Serious flooding. (1000.03)
What damage is caused by a cat 4 hurricane?
Complete destruction of mobile homes. Extensive damage to roofs, windows, and doors. (1000.03)
What damage is caused by a cat 5 hurricane?
Extensive shattering of windows and doors. Complete failure on roofs in many residential and industrial buildings. Small buildings overturned or blown away. (1000.03)
Who shall assume the responsibilities of the Emergency management coordinator during a hurricane? And where shall he be assigned?
The fire chief. Sunrise EOC. (1000.03)
Who shall be the PIO during a hurricane? Where shall he be assigned?
Deputy fire chief. FOC. (1000.03)
If 2 BCs are deemed necessary during a hurricane, what areas are they responsible for and what are their radio designations?
B39-east district. B83-west district. A 3rd BC can be assigned if needed. (1000.03)
Who shall arrange for the release of on duty personnel to protect their personal property?
The shift BC. (1000.03)
Where is the logistics BC assigned during a hurricane and what is he responsible for?
FOC. Acquisition and disbursement of emergency equipment and supplies. (1000.03)
What does the logistics LT do during a hurricane?
Be assigned to the FOC and work under the logistics BC. (1000.03)