Policies Flashcards
PSF Mission
Professionally and compassionately helping people
PSF Vision
We will cultivate an environment of excellence, respect, and fun.
PSF Core Values
Be Safe. Do your best. Serve with integrity. Take care of each other.
When do you need a backup spotter?
When backing any apparatus over 10,000 lbs gvw
Requirement for EVIP
Personnel must have this certification if driving any department vehicle in excess of 26,000 lbs. Must renew on a 3 year cyle.
PSF 3 levels of decontamination
Level I: in-field cleaning and disinfecting
Level II: in-station cleaning and disinfecting
Level III: major decontamination center located at Station 77 and Station 46
How are units identified when part of a strike team?
4 digit number starting with 30 to identify units from Zone 3 (i.e. Engine 3071)
How will an apparatus operator designate an abandonment/withdrawal from the structure?
Air horn for 5 seconds, followed by a 5 second pause, then repeat 2 more times
What is a Code 1 PD request?
One PD officer needed to respond code yellow (with traffic)
What is a Code 2 PD request?
Two PD officers needed to respond code red (with lights and sirens) and render assistance due to a hazardous situation
What is a Code 3 PD request?
Three or more PD officers needed to respond code red (with lights and sirens) and render assistance due to a life-threatening situation
What is a Code 4 PD request?
No PD officers needed, everything under control
What is red barrier tape used for?
To draw firefighter’s attention to a specific hazard and define a hot zone around the hazard.
What is yellow barrier tape used for?
To isolate and deny unauthorized entry into the warm zone.
As a rule, any fire above the _____ floor should be fought utilizing solid bore nozzles
5th floor
