Policies and SOG Flashcards
What time do Battalions start there shift?
Shift starts at 07:30 am 24hrs
After what time may personnel pursue non-operational activities?
After 17:00 hrs upon completion of duties
What time should bedding be cleared in sleeping quarters?
Before 0700
Before what time are you prohibited from lying or sleeping?
Before 1300
How long do you have to respond upon receipt of alarm not requiring bunker gear?
60 seconds
For emergency response requiring bunker gear how long do you have to respond?
120 sec
For non emergency calls personnel will respond within?
120 sec
Class A uniform?
Formal Long sleeve, Tie, black slacks, Dress shoes, Solid black belt
Class B uniform?
Formal Short sleeve, BTU, issued belt, safety boots, Cap maybe worn
Class C uniform?
Uniform shift, BTU, Safety boots, and cap maybe worn
Grooming: Sideburns
length must not extend past ear
Facial hair: mustache
neatly trimmed, may not extend over lower lip, Shall NOT extend greater than 1/2 inch laterally or below the midpoint of lower lip and chin.
Incident priorities for IC?
Life safety, Incident stabilization, and Property conservation
Two strategies used on the fireground?
Offensive and Defensive strategy
Effective span of control on incidents supervisor to peronnel ratio?
1 supervisor to 5 subordinates in a fast-moving operation.
Mayday radio transmission?
- Announce MAYDAAY 3 times until acknowledged by IC. Followed by a radio message relaying who, where and what.
Emergency traffic
Used to indicate that it is necessary to clear the air to convey an important message that does not fall into MAYDAY category. Once message has been relayed dispatch will advise units to resume normal operations
Initial radio codes for first arriving unit?
Investigating- temporary and usually lasts until you get more information.
Working fire- all assigned unit. Command has established there is a fire. (level of hazard)
False Alarm- no emergency found
Building descriptions?
Alpha side- address side or appears to be the front of the building
Bravo, Charlie, and Delta- sides of the building going clockwise from Alpha side.
RIC will consist of how many personnel?
minimum 3 personnel, Suppression or Rescue
Acronym CAN stands for?
C- Conditions of the immediate area
A- Actions that are being taken
N- Needed of the unit office
Emergency evacuation if all else fails?
Apparatus will provide short blasts of air horn for 10 seconds followed by 10 sec of silence. Total of 3 times
When do you initiate a MAYDAY?
-Separated from crew/Lost
-SCBA malfunction or low air
-Injured or disabled firefighter down
-Trapped or pinned
-Any life-threatening condition that cannot be resolved within 30 sec
Fentanyl is considered what class of controlled substance?
Class 2
Ketamine is considered what class of controlled substance?
Class 3
Versed is considered what class of controlled substance?
Class 4
Disposing of a controlled substance procedure?
Residual will be discarded in controlled substance waste, witnessed and documented appropriately
Vacation picks will be made by?
August 1st, this will be for Oct 1st through September 30th of the fiscal year.
How many employees can be off per shift?
2 employees on leave per shift in addition to Kelly days
Station bids will be made by?
August 1st, this will be for Oct 1st through September 30th of the fiscal year.
During an evidentiary blood draw requested by PD what shall you not do?
Do not use any type of alcohol to wipe skin.
Do you complete an ESO non-transport medical report for blood draws?
Yes, all information needs to be recorded in ESO.
Active shooter: Where will the staging area be for CCFR personell?
Location that is not in view of the affected structure and provides cover for all personnel. Distance from incidence shall be enough where response time is limited.
Active shooter: What level MCI will be designated automatically with confirmed shooter?
Level 2 MCI. Once victim count is verified then it can be upgraded or downgraded.
Hot zones?
CCFR personnel WILL NOT respond into Hot zones or denied areas.
During a Active shooter situation Code 3 will NOT be used.
Only use Code 3 if directed to do so. If not non-emergent mode
if active fire during Active shooter?
Allow the fire to burn until scene is deemed safe to enter by LE.
When will Kelly day selection take place?
By July 1st notification will be sent, it will go into effect Oct 1st till Sept 30th fiscal year
Health and safety committee will consist of how many people?
8 members, 4 picked by Chief and 4 picked by CCFR members
Health and safety committee role?
To ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws for health, safety, sanitation, and general working conditions.
Ballistic vest and helmet when to be worn?
Shall be worn on incidents referencing shootings, stabbings, weapons of any type.
Safe place protocol?
Used for juveniles, dispatch will be notified of a “Walk up service call” and unit will be placed out of service. Family youth center will be notified and juvenile will be monitored until they are picked up by the center.
If the vehicle is not in operation or being checked out in what state should the rescue be in?
Turned off and all compartments locked
All medical error reporting incidents shall be tracked by whom?
Division Chief of EMS
Which committee will make recommendations for any medical errors?
CQM committee
What days shall personell inspect medications for expiration dates?
The 1st of every month and every sunday. Early expirations shall be moved to the rescue and later ones to suppression
When do you drive Code 1?
Routine response
When do you drive code 3?
Emergency response
When can a driver move the vehicle without a spotter or backer?
ONLY during extreme emergency conditions. Exit the vehicle and survey the area around the apparatus. Use extreme caution when moving the vehicle. If unable wait for backer.
Safe Haven protocol?
A baby up to Seven days old
- Baby shall be transported to hospital under safe haven law
- DO NOT attempt to apprehend parents
- check for signs of abuse
- If there is abuse notify PD and report to DCF.
- Obtain medical history when applicable
Who can fill SCBA’s?
ONLY members of CCFR who have been trained and approved by the fire chief or designee.
When do SCBA bottle get filled?
Every Sunday, the cascade system is to be run for 30 min and a system check shall be performed. All station bottle under 4500 psi will be filled to appropriate PSI.
When does the cascade system filter need replacement?
One flash of amber refers to SECURUS system needs replacement. Approximately 3-5 hours left of run time.
How many times a year does the cascade system need to be emptied?
Once a year, every first Sunday in January
Fire inspector shall be notified if fire alarm is activated more than how many times in 24 hrs?
Once
During non-functional alarms who do you contact immediately?
On-call inspector
How many hours can personell work consecutively with out approval?
60 hours
When is it classified excessive unanticipated leave?
After 5 or more times, involving separate unanticipated leave occurrences
How many training hours if firefighter required to meet annually?
192 hours Company, 6 Hazmat and 18 facilities
How many hours of company training is required each shift?
2 hours of ISO approved training
How many hours annually is required for EMS training?
30 hrs including 2 hours for Pediatric
