Phx Fire Vol 2 (Deck 14)

Question 1

Factors must Command consider before using a helo for rescue operations?

Answer 1

Determine if a rescue-qualified pilot is available and the Pilot In Command (PIC) will have the final say on if and how the helo will be used in the rescue operation.

Question 2

How should the Tx phase be conducted upon reaching the victim in mtn rescue operations?

Answer 2

Conducting a primary survey, initiating C-spine precautions, conducting a secondary survey, correcting any life-threatening conditions, considering removing the victim from danger, and providing ALS level Tx and TRx to a hospital when indicated.

Question 3

Command structure for mtn rescue operations.

Answer 3

First arriving unit assumes Command until it is transferred to improve the quality of the Command organization. A Command Team is assembled, including a Chief Officer and a Technical Advisor, such as a Special Ops Qualified BC, a Regional Special Ops qualified Safety Officer, or an experienced TRT Company Officer.

Question 4

Considerations for the Technical Advisor/Safety Officer in mtn rescue operations?

Answer 4

Special Ops Qualified BC and/or FIT, one of the Regional Special Ops qualified Safety Officers, or any experienced TRT Company Officer assigned to the incident.

Question 5

How is the Tx Sector assigned in mtn rescue operations?

Answer 5

To first non-TRT unit that ascends the mtn.

Question 6

‘On-rope’ and ‘tied-in’ requirements for rescuers near an edge in mtn rescue operations.

Answer 6

When operating near an edge to ensure safety.

Question 7

Considerations for mtn rescue operations in inclement weather?

Answer 7

Effects of inclement weather on the hazard profile, the victim(s), and the rescuers.

Question 8

Scope of SOPs for water rescue.

Answer 8

Standard structure and guideline for all FD personnel operating at incidents involving water rescue ops, outlining responsibilities for first-responders, TRT units, Command Officers, and other personnel.

Question 9

204.11

Answer 9

Water Rescue Operations

Question 10

Purpose of the water rescue operations procedure?

Answer 10

Establish guidelines for the response of personnel and equipment to water rescue incidents, considering the significant danger to personnel and the need for safe and effective management of these ops.

Question 11

How does the FD approach tactical considerations for water rescue ops?

Answer 11

Applying Risk Management Profile to all water rescue ops and utilizes a phased approach including Arrival, Pre-rescue ops, Rescue ops, and Termination, continuously reassessing throughout the incident.

Question 12

Responsibilities of the TRT Company Officer assigned as Rescue Sector during Phase I (Arrival) of water rescue ops?

Answer 12

Assuming technical rescue ops control, identifying hazards and critical factors, developing a rescue plan and back-up plan, communicating with and directing TRT resources, and informing Command of conditions, actions, and needs during all phases of the rescue operation.

Question 13

Considerations for designating a Safety Officer in water rescue ops.

Answer 13

Regional Special Ops qualified Safety Officer, a Special Ops qualified BC and/or FIT, or any experienced TRT Company Officer assigned to the incident.

Question 14

Role of a Technical Advisor in water rescue ops?

Answer 14

Ensuring that the rescue plan developed by Rescue Sector is sound in terms of the safety and welfare of both victim(s) and rescuers. They assist in managing personnel and resources engaged in the technical aspects of the incident.

Question 15

How should the Size-Up phase be conducted in water rescue operations?

Answer 15

Securing a witness to gather information, assessing immediate and potential hazards to rescuers, isolating the immediate hazard area, assessing on-scene capabilities, and determining the need for additional resources.

Question 16

Purpose of Phase II Pre-rescue Ops in water rescue.

Answer 16

Determine if the operation will be a RESCUE or RECOVERY based on the survivability profile of the victim(s), including factors such as the location and condition of the victim(s), and elapsed time since the accident occurred.

Question 17

Actions involved in making the general area safe in water rescue ops?

Answer 17

Establishing a hazard zone perimeter and keeping all non-essential rescue personnel out of the hazard zone.

Question 18

Steps to make the rescue area safe during water rescue ops.

Answer 18

Identify hazards, assign personnel upstream and downstream, and assemble necessary personnel and equipment.

Question 19

Responsibilities of the Rescue Sector during water rescue ops?

Answer 19

Ensure personnel are accounted for and wearing appropriate PPE, develop a rescue plan and a back-up plan, and communicate emergency procedures to all personnel.

Question 20

PPE is required for personnel operating at or near the water during water rescue ops?

Answer 20

PFD, approved water rescue helmet, and approved footwear.

Question 21

How should non-essential civilian personnel be managed during water rescue?

Answer 21

Removed at least 150’ away from the hazard zone.

Question 22

Order of rescue ops from low-risk to high-risk in water rescue scenarios.

Answer 22

A. TALK – if water is calm or slow moving, try to talk the victim into self-rescue.
B. REACH – extend an object to reach the victim.
C. THROW – attempt to throw a rescue line or flotation device.
D. ROW - utilize a boat-based operation.
E. GO - put rescuers in the water to reach the victim.
F. HELO - consider helicopter operations.

Question 23

What should rescuers consider first when conducting water rescue ops?

Answer 23

Low-risk operations first, such as talking the victim into self-rescue if possible.

Question 24

How should rescuers handle unconscious victims in water rescue ops?

Answer 24

If the victim is unconscious, the rescue must be completed as quickly as possible.

Question 25

Primary survey that rescuers should complete when reaching a victim in water rescue ops.

Answer 25

Assessing the victim’s condition, determining if the victim can assist in the rescue if conscious, and completing the rescue as quickly as possible if the victim is unconscious.

Question 26

Tx phase in Vol 2 for water rescue ops.

Answer 26

Initiating C-spine precautions, conducting a secondary survey, correcting life-threatening conditions, and providing ALS level treatment and transportation to a hospital as indicated.

Question 27

Additional considerations for the command structure for water rescue operations?

Answer 27

First arriving unit assuming command of the incident, assembling a command team with a Chief Officer and Technical Advisor, and assigning a TRT Company Officer to the Rescue Sector.

Question 28

How does SOPs recommend ensuring personnel accountability during the termination phase of water rescue ops?

Answer 28

Recovering all tools and equipment used in the rescue/recovery and considering decon of victim(s) and rescuer(s).

Question 29

Role of the Technical Advisor water rescue ops.

Answer 29

Special Ops qualified BC, FIT, Regional Special Ops qualified Safety Officer, or experienced TRT Company Officer, provides expertise and support in managing the incident.

Question 30

SOPs in cases of a fatality during water rescue ops?

Answer 30

Recommend considering leaving everything in place until the investigative process has been completed.

Question 31

Considerations for the Safety Officer in water rescue ops.

Answer 31

Regional Special Ops qualified Safety Officer, a Special Ops qualified BC and/or FIT, and any experienced TRT Company Officer assigned to the incident.

Question 32

Assigned to any ALS company in water rescue ops?

Answer 32

Tx Sector.

Question 33

Effects of inclement weather and water conditions be considered in water rescue ops?

Answer 33

Hypothermia should be considered on the hazard profile, the victim(s), and the rescuers.

Question 33

Tactical considerations for structural collapse rescue operations?

Answer 33

Risk Management Profile to all structural collapse rescue ops and utilizes a phased approach including Arrival, Pre-rescue ops, Rescue ops, and Termination to mitigate these high-risk / low-frequency events.

Question 34

Importance of considering the news media in water rescue ops.

Answer 34

Assigning a PIO.

Question 34

204.12

Answer 34

Structural Collapse

Question 34

Scope of the SOP for structural collapse rescue.

Answer 34

Standard structure and guideline for all personnel operating at incidents involving structural collapse rescue operations, outlining responsibilities for first-responders, TRT units, Command Officers, and other personnel.

Question 35

What are the key responsibilities during the Arrival phase of a structural collapse incident according to the standard operating procedures?

Answer 35

The first arriving company officer is to assume Command and begin an immediate size-up of the situation, while the first arriving TRT unit is to support the Command structure.

Question 35

Purpose of the SOP for structural collapse rescue?

Answer 35

Establish guidelines for the response of personnel and equipment to structural collapse rescue incidents, considering the significant danger these ops present and the special considerations required for their safe and effective management.

Question 35

Potential dangers associated with unorganized, volunteer rescue efforts during a structural collapse incident.

Answer 35

Unorganized, volunteer rescue efforts create an unsafe situation for both the volunteers and rescuers, potentially leading to chaotic and hazardous conditions.

Question 36

Role of the first arriving company officer during the Arrival phase of a structural collapse incident.

Answer 36

Assuming Command and conducting an immediate size-up of the situation to prevent the incident from quickly deteriorating into a chaotic event.

Question 37

Additional technical information resource is available for structural collapse rescue ops?

Answer 37

Technical Rescue FOG.

Question 38

How should the Command structure be established during the Arrival phase of a structural collapse incident?

Answer 38

Focus attention early on building a strong Command structure that will ensure the safety of rescue personnel and support the complex campaign operation.

Question 39

Considerations for designating a Safety Officer in structural collapse.

Answer 39

One of the Regional Special Ops qualified Safety Officers, a Special Ops qualified BC and/or FIT, or any experienced TRT Company Officer assigned to the incident.

Question 40

Responsibility of the Technical Advisor in structural collapse?

Answer 40

Ensuring rescue plan developed by Rescue Sector and communicated to Command is a sound plan in terms of the safety and welfare of both victim(s) and rescuers.

Question 41

How should the immediate and potential hazards to the rescuers be assessed in structural collapse rescue?

Answer 41

The hazards associated with structural collapse should be assessed, including secondary collapse, explosion and fire, broken gas and water lines, energized electrical lines, and falling debris.

Question 42

Define Phase II Pre-rescue Ops in the context of structural collapse rescue.

Answer 42

Assessing on-scene capabilities, determining the need for additional resources, and considering establishing Level 2 staging and calling for heavy machinery and equipment such as cranes and front-end loaders.

Question 43

Describe the process of making the general area safe in structural collapse rescue.

Answer 43

Establish a hazard zone perimeter and keep non-essential rescue personnel out, as well as removing non-essential civilian personnel at least 150’ away from the hazard zone perimeter.

Question 44

Key steps in making the rescue area safe in structural collapse rescue?

Answer 44

Securing all hazards, establishing a Lobby Sector, Tx Sector, Building Triage team, Search team, Rescue team, and TRx corridor.

Question 45

Role of a Building Triage team in structural collapse rescue.

Answer 45

Assesses structural integrity and hazardous conditions of the building(s) involved, utilizing a building marking system to indicate their findings.

Question 46

How are Search teams in structural collapse rescue ops typically composed?

Answer 46

TRT personnel trained in the use of specialized search equipment, and search canines with their handlers if available.

Question 47

Purpose of establishing a TRx corridor in structural collapse rescue?

Answer 47

Ensure roadways are clear for apparatus and heavy equipment to have access to the collapse site.

Question 48

Responsibilities of the Rescue Sector in structural collapse rescue.

Answer 48

Ensuring accountability and appropriate PPE for personnel, developing a rescue plan and backup plan, and communicating emergency procedures to all personnel.

Question 49

What should be considered when developing a rescue plan in structural collapse rescue?

Answer 49

Prioritize low-risk ops, involve consultation with various parties (Rescue Sector, Safety, Command, and Technical Advisor), and be communicated to all personnel.

Question 50

How should rescue ops be conducted in structural collapse rescue?

Answer 50

As little risk to the rescuers as necessary, and the rescue plan should be communicated to all personnel.

Question 51

Role of the Building Triage team in structural collapse rescue.

Answer 51

Responsible for identifying, selecting, and prioritizing buildings for search and rescue, as well as using a marking system to indicate structural conditions and hazards.

Question 52

Initial responsibilities of first responders in structural collapse rescue?

Answer 52

Remove surface victims and the ‘walking wounded’ from the collapse area, exercise extreme caution, and obtain a PAR after removal.

Question 53

Transition in responsibilities after the removal of surface victims in structural collapse rescue.

Answer 53

Non-TRT rescue personnel are removed, and Technical Rescue ops begin under the direction of Rescue Sector by trained TRT.

Question 54

Key responsibilities of the Rescue Sector in structural collapse rescue?

Answer 54

Ensuring accountability and appropriate PPE for personnel, developing a rescue plan and backup plan, and communicating emergency procedures to all personnel.

Question 55

Responsibilities of the Rescue team in structural collapse rescue.

Answer 55

Utilizing specialized rescue equipment and techniques to extricate victims from the collapse area, typically associated with shoring and stabilization.

Question 56

Precautions should be taken during selected debris removal in structural collapse rescue?

Answer 56

Special care must be exercised to avoid a secondary collapse, and heavy equipment such as a crane may be necessary. Search ops for additional victims should be conducted periodically.

Question 57

How should removal crews handle general debris removal in structural collapse rescue?

Answer 57

Alert to possible deceased victims and notify the coroner or other investigative personnel. Each load of debris should be marked with its general and final location to aid in the investigative process.

Question 58

Role of the RP in structural collapse rescue ops.

Answer 58

Turned over the responsibility of final debris disposition and should be informed about the proper handling of debris for investigative purposes.

Question 59

Steps involved in Phase IV Termination of the structural collapse rescue.

Answer 59

A. Ensure personnel accountability.
B. Consider decon of rescuers.
C. Recover all tools and equipment used in the rescue/recovery.
D. Consider a Post Incident Critique.
E. Return to service after returning all equipment to apparatus.

Question 60

Command structure for the structural collapse rescue.

Answer 60

First arriving unit assumes Command of the incident and remains in Command until transferred. A Command Team is assembled, including a Chief Officer and a Technical Advisor.

Question 61

Assignment and responsibilities of Rescue Sector in the structural collapse rescue?

Answer 61

First arriving TRT unit with a TRT Company Officer is assigned Rescue Sector. It directs the Building Triage team, Search team, Rescue team, and other functional teams in the collapse area, communicating directly with TRT units and keeping Command informed.

Question 62

Additional considerations for the Safety Officer in the structural collapse rescue?

Answer 62

Regional Special Ops qualified Safety Officers, a Special Ops qualified BC and/or FIT, or any experienced TRT Company Officer assigned to the incident.

Question 63

Responsibilities of the Tx Sector in the structural collapse rescue.

Answer 63

Assigned to any ALS company assigned to the incident.

Question 64

Considerations for entering a confined space during a structural collapse rescue.

Answer 64

Prior to entering any space, the atmosphere must be monitored by a qualified Haz Mat Tech with an appropriate air monitoring device to ensure it is safe. If the atmosphere is unsafe, it must be changed and made safe prior to any entry.

Question 65

What should rescue teams consider regarding heavy objects and medical Tx during structural collapse rescue?

Answer 65

Effects of lifting/moving heavy objects off victims and have ALS level Tx available at the rescue site.

Question 66

How should rescue teams consider inclement weather during structural collapse rescue?

Answer 66

Consider the effects of inclement weather on the hazard profile, the victim(s), and the rescuers.

Question 67

What should be considered in incidents involving structural collapse and the news media?

Answer 67

Consider assigning a PIO.

Question 68

Purpose of Vol 2 tree rescue operations procedure.

Answer 68

Establish guidelines for the response of personnel and equipment to tree rescue incidents, considering the significant danger these ops pose and the need for special considerations in managing them.

Question 69

204.13

Answer 69

Tree Rescue Operations

Question 70

Tactical considerations outlined in the tree rescue operations procedure?

Answer 70

Risk Management Profile to all tree rescue and utilizing a phased approach including Arrival, Pre-rescue ops, Rescue ops, and Termination.

Question 71

How does the procedure recommend establishing command during Phase I (Arrival) of tree rescue?

Answer 71

First arriving company officer should assume Command and conduct an immediate size-up of the situation, while the first arriving TRT unit with a TRT Company Officer should be assigned Rescue Sector responsibilities.

Question 72

Role of a Technical Advisor in tree rescue.

Answer 72

Ensuring the rescue plan’s safety and welfare of both victim(s) and rescuers.

Question 73

Responsibilities of the designated Safety Officer in tree rescue.

Answer 73

Regional Special Ops qualified Safety Officers, a Special Ops qualified BC and/or FIT, or any experienced TRT Company Officer. Their considerations include overseeing safety aspects and communicating with Command during all phases of the rescue operation.

Question 74

Considerations for the Technical Advisor in tree rescue?

Answer 74

Special Ops qualified BC and/or FIT, a Regional Special Ops qualified Safety Officer, or an experienced TRT Company Officer.

Question 75

How should the size-up phase be conducted in tree rescue?

Answer 75

Securing a witness or responsible party to gather information, assessing immediate and potential hazards to rescuers, isolating the immediate hazard area, assessing on-scene capabilities, and determining the need for additional resources.

Question 76

Difference between a rescue operation and a recovery operation in tree rescue.

Answer 76

Based on the survivability profile of the victim(s), including factors such as the location and condition of the victim(s), and elapsed time since the accident occurred.

Question 77

Actions are involved in making the general area safe in tree rescue?

Answer 77

Establishing a hazard zone perimeter 50’ around the tree, keeping all non-essential rescue personnel out of the hazard zone, and removing all non-essential civilian personnel at least 150’ away from the tree.

Question 78

Considerations for making the rescue area safe in tree rescue.

Answer 78

Maintaining awareness of all electrical lines in the vicinity and watching for falling debris, branches, or tree skirt, especially during windy conditions.

Question 79

Responsibilities of the Rescue Sector during tree rescue.

Answer 79

Ensuring personnel are accounted for and wearing appropriate PPE, developing a rescue plan and a back-up plan, and communicating these plans to all personnel on the incident.

Question 80

Phases of rescue operations during tree rescue?

Answer 80

Phase I: Arrival
Phase II: Pre-Rescue Ops
Phase III: Rescue Operations
Phase IV: Termination

Question 81

How should rescue ops be conducted in terms of risk to the rescuers during tree rescue operations?

Answer 81

As little risk to the rescuers as necessary to affect the rescue. Low-risk operations should be considered first, with the order of rescue from low-risk to high-risk being self-rescue, aerial platform ladder truck, and ground ladders.

Question 82

Role of TRT Techs during tree rescue.

Answer 82

Conducting technical rescue ops under the direction of the Rescue Sector.

Question 83

Considerations for using an aerial platform ladder truck during tree rescue?

Answer 83

Hazards such as power lines hidden in the tree, the angle of the ladder, and the distance the aerial platform ladder needs to extend to reach the victim. Removing obstacles that may be in the way of the ladder truck.

Question 84

Process of using ground ladders during tree rescue.

Answer 84

If it is not possible to reach the victim with an aerial platform ladder truck, ground ladders should be placed against the tree. The first ladder should go under the victim, and the second ladder should go alongside and slightly above the victim, both secured to the tree.

Question 85

Key responsibilities of the Rescue Sector during tree rescue?

Answer 85

Ensuring personnel are accounted for and wearing appropriate PPE, developing a rescue plan and a back-up plan, and communicating these plans to all personnel on the incident.

Question 86

How should rescue ops be prioritized in terms of risk during tree rescue?

Answer 86

Low-risk operations should be considered first, with the order of rescue from low-risk to high-risk being self-rescue, aerial platform ladder truck, and ground ladders.

Question 87

Process of tree rescue operations.

Answer 87

Climbing the tree with approved equipment, assessing the victim, rescuing the victim using a lowering system, providing treatment, and then ensuring personnel accountability and recovering tools and equipment.

Question 88

Role of the Rescue Sector in tree rescue?

Answer 88

Assigns 2 rescuers the task of climbing the tree and affecting the rescue.

Question 89

How should rescuers handle the victim if they are unconscious during a tree rescue?

Answer 89

If the victim is unconscious, the rescue must be completed quickly.

Question 90

Process of disentangling the victim from the tree during a tree rescue.

Answer 90

Once the lowering system has been attached to the victim, the victim shall be disentangled from the tree, which may include cutting away any system the victim used to climb the tree, and lowered to the ground.

Question 91

What should be done in cases of a fatality during a tree rescue?

Answer 91

Consider leaving everything in place until the investigative process has been completed.

Question 92

Command structure for tree rescue ops.

Answer 92

First arriving unit assumes command of the incident and remains in command until it is transferred. A command team is assembled, including a Chief Officer and a Technical Advisor.

Question 93

Considerations for the Technical Advisor/Safety Officer in tree rescue?

Answer 93

Special Ops qualified BC and/or FIT, one of the Regional Special Ops qualified Safety Officers, and any experienced TRT Company Officer assigned to the incident.

Question 94

Role should the first arriving TRT unit with a TRT Company Officer be assigned in tree rescue?

Answer 94

Rescue Sector and communicate directly with TRT units assigned to various functions within the sector, keeping Command informed during all phases of the rescue operation.

Question 95

How should Tx Sector be assigned in tree rescue?

Answer 95

Any ALS company assigned to the incident.

Question 96

Other considerations should be taken into account in tree rescue operations?

Answer 96

Effects of inclement weather on the hazard profile, the victim(s), and the rescuers.

Question 97

Role of a PIO in tree rescue operations.

Answer 97

Responsible for managing the release of information to the news media and the public during the incident.

Question 98

205.01

Answer 98

Communications

Question 99

Dispatch policy.

Answer 99

Respond to any emergency situation threatening life, safety, or property, dispatching the closest available unit with required capabilities. Judgment of the dispatch center and emergency response personnel is integral to decision making.

Question 100

Jurisdiction policy for emergency incidents within the Auto-Aid boundaries.

Answer 100

Dispatched without regard to jurisdiction, and units will also be dispatched to borderline locations when accurate determination of jurisdiction cannot be made.

Question 101

How does Dispatch handle mutual aid with RMFD in the Northeast portion of the Valley?

Answer 101

Enhanced mutual aid within 1 mile of Scottsdale & Phx, allowing dispatch of units without prior approval when the CAD system recognizes a RMFD unit is closer in these areas.

Question 102

Enhanced mutual aid for requests by GRFD.

Answer 102

Incidents occurring on I10 from Phoenix city limits to mile post 169, within 2.5 miles from the border of the GR and the cities of Chandler & Phx in Maricopa County, and within 1 mile of the border of GR, Chandler, & Sun Lakes in Pinal County.

Question 103

Primary responsibility of the Calltaker in SOPs for Communications.

Answer 103

Determine, without delay, the location, telephone callback, and nature of the emergency and to verify entry of the incident into the CAD system.

Question 104

Nature Codes for Communications.

Answer 104

Assigned by the Calltaker based on info gathered from the caller, and they are used to select available units by capability and proximity to fulfill the response requirements of the assignment.

Question 105

How does the CAD recommend units for dispatch?

Answer 105

Recommends the closest, most appropriate unit/s for dispatch based on availability, current location, and capabilities, and it combines this information with the response type.

Question 106

Do units fulfill multiple secondary requirements?

Answer 106

Yes, but it can fulfill only one primary requirement.

Question 107

Process of unit consideration list building in the CAD for dispatch.

Answer 107

When an incident is selected for dispatch, the CAD builds an ordered unit consideration list. As a unit is considered for dispatch, its capabilities are inventoried against the outstanding response requirements, and the CAD system will continue to add units to the recommendation until all response requirements are satisfied.

Question 108

Describe triage process for BLS medical calls for dispatch.

Answer 108

Using EMD protocols, with the Company Officer making a C2 or C3 response decision and pressing the appropriate response on the MCT. If the response is modified to ALS due to additional information meeting the ALS criterion, the call defaults to C3.

Question 109

Criteria for minor medical calls for dispatch?

Answer 109

PT must have no LOC, peripheral inj only, specific limitations on head/face, arm, and leg inj, and no trunk inj, impaled objects, amputations, or severe bleeding.

Question 110

How are violent medical calls dispatched?

Answer 110

Units assigned to the incident shall stage until the PD secures the scene, as the incident has been determined unsafe to respond directly to the scene.

Question 111

Process for handling airport incidents for dispatch.

Answer 111

Captain from Station 19 will identify the appropriate ARFF assignment to be dispatched on any aircraft emergency at Sky Harbor Airport, with the default assignment being ARF2-1.

Question 112

Define fire incidents in relation to dispatch?

Answer 112

Those that require or potentially require water capabilities to extinguish a fire.

Question 113

What to all structure fires receive that do not require a first alarm?

Answer 113

3n1 assignment.

Question 114

Dispatch criteria for haz mat assignments.

Answer 114

Incidents reported to involve haz mat.

Question 115

Different types of haz mat assignments dispatched for incidents involving haz mat.

Answer 115

HAZ assignment for minor nature,
HAZ2-1 for leaks or spills,
HAZ1A for major potential danger.

Question 116

Types of incidents that may require technical rescue?

Answer 116

Confined space rescue, trench rescue, high angle or rope rescue, water rescue, structural collapse, mountain and tree rescues.

Question 117

How are non-emergency calls dispatched?

Answer 117

As Service calls.

Question 118

Special Call in the context of supplemental dispatch.

Answer 118

A request for dispatch of additional unit types, unit capabilities, or specific units, with no consideration given to the units already assigned to the incident.

Question 119

How is a Balance of Assignment different from a Special Call in supplemental dispatch?

Answer 119

A Balance of Assignment is a request for additional units necessary to upgrade the response type, with the desired response type or a specific Nature Code specified.

Question 120

Components included in a normal dispatch message over Fire Ch 1.

Answer 120

Dispatch tone, companies assigned, tactical radio channel, type and/or nature of incident, location.

Question 121

Procedure for immediate dispatch?

Answer 121

Specific high priority Nature Codes are flagged for immediate dispatch upon incident entry, and calltakers have the ability to cause any incident to be dispatched immediately upon entry in the CAD system.

Question 122

Purpose of working incident notifications.

Answer 122

To sound the ALL CALL tone and make a general announcement over Dispatch Ch 1 for specific incidents like working first alarm fires, greater alarms, and at the discretion of the on-duty Deployment BC and/or Supervisor.

Question 123

How are the status of units managed?

Answer 123

All companies are in either available or unavailable status at all times, and units assigned to an incident are considered unavailable until released. Units changing their status to unavailable should report to Deployment by radio on Tac 2 or telephone the reason and the length of time they will be unavailable.

Question 124

How are units moved-up.

Answer 124

On-duty Deployment Supervisor/BC is responsible for relocating units as necessary to maintain the best available resource coverage for the area.

Question 125

Move-up policy.

Answer 125

Retain their normal identity and are evaluated based on specific criteria such as working fires, committed units, greater alarms, simultaneous working incidents, compromised coverage, and uncovered areas.

Question 126

Responsibility of the Tactical Radio Operator (TRO)?

Answer 126

Handles all comms between units assigned to an incident and Deployment on the assigned Tac Ch.

Question 127

How can units add themselves to an incident?

Answer 127

Units may add themselves to an incident by an AU function on their MCT and must advise the TRO on the assigned Tactical Channel if they are substituting for another unit or responding in addition to the original assignment.

Question 128

Acknowledgment process for units responding.

Answer 128

Shall acknowledge dispatch by radio on the assigned tac ch or by MCT. If none is received within 1 min, Deployment will send a cover assignment.

Question 129

Action Deployment takes if no acknowledgment is received within 2 min?

Answer 129

Send a cover assignment and continue to attempt to make contact with the original company while the cover unit is responding. If unable to contact the original unit, the company will be placed unavailable and the appropriate BC notified.

Question 130

SOP for fire and ALS EMS responses.

Answer 130

C3 unless otherwise indicated by Deployment or Command. Units responding to calls on the freeways will proceed C2. BLS Nature Codes will be dispatched without a C2 or C3 response flag.

Question 131

Significance of the AOI feature for minor medical incidents and service calls?

Answer 131

Allows a company assigned to a low priority incident to be preempted for a higher priority call if they are the closest unit.

Question 132

How can a company officer change their response level?

Answer 132

If the company officer makes the decision to respond C2 on a C3 call, he/she must advise his/her TRO or press C2 on his/her MCT and send. Similarly, if the company officer makes the decision to respond C3 on a C2 call, he/she must advise his/her TRO or press C3 on his/her MCT and send.

Question 133

UOI status and its impact on unit availability.

Answer 133

If a unit is responding longer than 10 min on an AOI call, CAD will automatically place the unit in the Unavailable On Incident (UOI) status, and they will no longer be considered for preemption.

Question 134

What options do company officers have if they do not want to be AOI while responding?

Answer 134

If a company officer determines they do not want to be AOI while responding, they may indicate they are traveling C3 to the incident via radio or MCT. If the company officer determines they do not want to be AOI while responding C2 to the incident, they may use the MCT command UOI.

Question 135

Communication protocol for companies while responding.

Answer 135

While responding, companies may communicate with one another if radio traffic permits. Effective communications during this period can set the stage for effective action and improve the overall rescue and fire attack effort.

Question 136

Standard initial radio report process for the first arriving unit.

Answer 136

Clear alarm, unit designation/on the scene, building/area description, obvious problem/conditions, action taken, declaration of strategy, and command confirmation with name.

Question 137

Responsibility of the first member or unit to arrive at the scene of a multiple unit response?

Answer 137

They shall assume command of the incident.

Question 138

‘On-scene Reports’ in the context of fire department procedures.

Answer 138

The initial radio report and the info provided by the first arriving unit at the scene of an incident.

Question 139

Initial IC’s command role?

Answer 139

Remain in command until command is transferred or the incident is stabilized and command is terminated.

Question 140

Do 1-2 company responses that are not going to escalate require the first arriving unit or officer to assume command?

Answer 140

They do not, but they remain responsible for any needed command functions.

Question 141

Examples of EMS calls that require only 1-2 companies.

Answer 141

Check welfare, check hazard, and any EMS call requiring only 1-2 companies.

Question 142

Components of the building/area description in the standard initial radio report?

Answer 142

Occupancy, size (large, medium, small), and height (assumed 1 story unless reported otherwise).

Question 143

On-scene report for an offensive structure fire.

Answer 143

Details about the location, fire status, actions being taken (such as laying a supply line and going in with a hand-line), and the assigned command.

Question 144

On-scene report for a defensive fire?

Answer 144

Details about the location, fire status, actions being taken (such as laying a supply line and attacking the fire with specific equipment), and the assigned command.

Question 145

How is an EMS incident reported on the scene?

Answer 145

Details about the situation (such as a multi-vehicle accident), requesting the necessary medical resources, and announcing the assigned command.

Question 146

Key components of a follow-up report for an offensive structure fire?

Answer 146

Immediate safety concerns, initial accountability location, disposition of resources, and the presence of an IRIC.

Question 147

Role of Command in comms in firefighting operations.

Answer 147

Directing all routine communication between Deployment and an incident once command has been established.

Question 148

‘Working Fire’ indicate in the context of firefighting operations?

Answer 148

Situation that will require the commitment of all responding companies and advises Deployment that the companies will be engaged in tactical activities for an extended period of time.

Question 149

Actions that Deployment should take when notified of a Working 3n1?

Answer 149

Dispatch a Working Fire assignment, address the need for a Fire Investigator, dispatch PD for traffic and crowd control, dispatch appropriate gas and electric companies, change the status to a Working Fire, make move-ups to the affected area, and document progress reports and additional information in the Incident History.

Question 150

How should Deployment respond when notified of a Working First Alarm?

Answer 150

Dispatch a Working Fire assignment, isolate tactical channel, dispatch a Fire Investigator, dispatch PD for traffic and crowd control, dispatch gas and electric companies, make move-ups to the affected area, document progress reports and additional information in the Incident History, and be prepared to assign a TRO to monitor/work Staging and Safety Sectors/Divisions channels, dispatch further assistance, and dispatch any special agencies or equipment when the need is indicated.

Question 151

Procedure for units arriving in Level I Staging.

Answer 151

Report their identity and direction from the scene on the assigned Tac Ch.

Question 152

Incident status changes that need to be indicated?

Answer 152

Working Fire (WF), Working Haz Mat (WHZ), Working Technical Rescue (WTR), Code (CO), or Major Medical (MM).

Question 153

Elapsed time notifications prompted for Working Fire/Working Haz Mat incidents?

Answer 153

Change in incident status prompts ELAPSED TIME NOTIFICATIONS, with the system generating an elapsed time notification every five (5) minutes until the incident is placed Under Control.

Question 154

Radio code for crews in an emergency.

Answer 154

“906” indicates that fire unit/s/ need immediate PD assistance.

Question 155

‘All Clear’ indicates in the context of fire or medical incidents?

Answer 155

Fire building and all exposures have been searched and all civilians evacuated in the case of a fire, or that the patient has been extricated in the case of a medical incident.

Question 156

What should units responding do with staging inquiries?

Answer 156

Direct any staging inquiries to the Staging ch, rather than the Tac ch assigned to the incident.

Question 157

Role of the Staging Officer at Level II Staging Area?

Answer 157

Manage all radio communications to and from the Staging Area, and units arriving at the Level II Staging Area will report in person to the Staging Officer.