Procedures Flashcards
What is the purpose of the Physical Asset Management document?
This document provides procedures for managing the Department’s physical assets.
What are some corresponding policies related to Physical Asset Management?
Policies include: Physical Asset Management, Use of Department-Owned and Personal Property, Use of Personal Communication Devices, Use of Department-Owned Vehicles, and Non-Official Use of Department Property.
Who should establish an inventory-control system for physical assets?
The Fire Chief or the authorized designee should establish an accurate inventory-control and record-keeping system.
How can asset counts be managed when developing a new inventory control system?
Asset counts can be divided into smaller tasks and spread out over time.
What approach may be used to determine which capital assets to count first?
A risk-based approach may be used to prioritize asset counts based on the risk of loss.
What should be done upon acquisition of a new physical asset?
An inventory record should be created and the appropriate information documented before placing the asset into operation.
How often should an inventory review of physical assets be conducted?
An inventory review should be conducted at least annually.
What is the purpose of the inventory review?
The purpose is to maintain an accurate and complete record of department physical assets.
Who supervises the initial inventory and inventory reviews?
Both should be supervised by a person designated by the Fire Chief or the authorized designee.
How should the disposal of physical assets be recorded?
Members responsible for recording the disposal should use the inventory-control and record-keeping system.
What should members do if they experience loss, damage, or destruction of physical assets?
They should report it to their commanding officer, the Fire Chief, the appropriate committee chairperson, or the authorized designee.
How should surplus or obsolete assets be handled?
They should be identified and classified as surplus or obsolete and stored or disposed of by the Fire Chief or the authorized designee.
What is mentioned about corresponding procedures?
Corresponding procedures include Purchasing and Procurement.
What laws relate to Purchase Orders?
Title 62 – Purchase order Law Sec.310.1-310.9
Is a Purchase Requisition required?
It is up to the department if they require Purchase Requisitions.
What are the steps in the Purchase Order flow?
(a) Requisition
(b) Vendor/items/amounts/dept/price – if required by dept
(c) Request for Purchase (Dept level)
(d) Encumbering Clerk creates PO with detailed information & remarks
(e) Purchasing Officer/Agent approval
(f) Order of goods or service is placed
(g) Order is received, checked (against P.O & receiving device) & receiving advice or invoice is signed
(h) Submit PO, Invoice & Delivery ticket for payment
(i) Check is mailed
When must Purchase Orders be created?
Purchase Orders must be created at the time of commitment. This is the law for government purchases & management policy for public trust.
What should be done if the exact amount is not known at the time of Purchase Order creation?
An estimated amount may be used & the encumbrance made.
What must be included in the line description of a Purchase Order?
Item description must be put in the line description. If the purchase or purpose cannot be determined, remarks are required.
What is the Encumbrance clause?
I hereby certify that the amount of this encumbrance has been entered against the designated appropriation accounts and that this encumbrance is within the authorized balance of said appropriation. Legal level is Department.
Who must sign a Purchase Order for it to be valid?
The Encumbering Clerk and the Purchasing Agent/Officer. If the invoice received is more than 10% over the original Purchase Order amount, a second signature is required by the Purchasing Agent/Officer.
What happens after satisfactory delivery of merchandise?
The supplier shall deliver an invoice. An invoice is required for a Purchase Order to be processed for payment.
What are the requirements for an invoice?
Invoices shall state:
- Supplier’s name and address
- Must be sufficiently itemized to clearly describe each item purchased, its unit price, where applicable, the number or volume of each item purchased
- Total item price
- Total of the invoice purchase & date of the purchase
What must an employee do upon receiving an order?
The employee receiving satisfactory delivery of merchandise shall acknowledge such fact by signing the invoice or delivery ticket. NO Purchase Order shall be approved for payment unless the required signed invoice and the delivery ticket are attached.
What supporting documentation is required for a Purchase Order?
Supporting documentation includes:
- Signed Purchase Order
- Invoice
- Delivery Ticket (if there is one)
- Travel Request (for training PO’s)
- Requisition (if department requires one)
What if the invoice amount is higher than the encumbrance?
If the invoice is 10% more than the original encumbrance, the Invoice and the PO must be initialed by the Purchasing Officer/Agent before it can be paid.
What if the invoice amount is lower than the encumbrance?
You do not need to go into the system and reduce the amount of the PO. Mark through the original amount on the front of the PO and write in the amount of the invoice.
When are Purchase Orders due?
Purchase Orders are due Monday before noon in the Accounts Payable office for an invoice to be paid on Thursday.
What is required for vendor numbers?
The IRS requires the City to obtain & have on file a W-9 for all vendors. A vendor cannot be created without a W-9 being received by AP for entry into the accounting system.
What should be verified on a Purchase Order?
Please verify that you have the correct vendor number on the Purchase Order. There are some vendors that have multiple numbers.
What should be done if there is a remittance address change?
Please put a sticky note or highlight the new address on the invoice.
What is the policy regarding sales tax?
The city does not pay sales tax. Please make sure that sales tax is not charged on the invoice.
When must a Purchase Order be created for credit card purchases?
The PO must be created when the commitment is made. This is the Law.
What is the purpose of the document on report writing and documentation?
This document provides procedures for preparing reports and other documentation required by the Department.
What are some corresponding policies related to report writing?
Administrative Communications, Post-Incident Analysis, National Fire Incident Reporting System, Fire Investigations, Pre-Hospital Care Reports, Performance Evaluation, Personnel Complaints.
What is the first step in the initial steps of report writing?
Determine whether a government, agency, or other form exists.
What should be done if there is no applicable form for a report?
Refer to the relevant policy or procedure to ensure that all necessary facts and information are gathered and documented.
What basic rule should be followed when gathering facts and information?
Follow the basic rule of who, what, when, where, why, how, and how many.
What should reports aim to provide the reader?
The report should give the reader as complete a picture as possible of the subject of the report.
What are common forms of written communication in the fire service?
Memorandums (memos) and electronic communications.
What should a memorandum include?
Title, heading (TO, FROM, DATE, SUBJECT, RELEVANT POLICY/PROCEDURE), introduction, body, conclusion, and any additional documentation required by policy/procedure.
What elements should be included in an EMS narrative?
Dispatch and response summary, scene summary, initial patient assessment, interventions, status change, safety summary, and disposition.
What is the SOAP format used for in report writing?
The SOAP template is a simple guide to help format a report narrative.
What does ‘S’ stand for in the SOAP format?
Subjective information: This is what you were dispatched to or what the patient tells you.
What does ‘O’ stand for in the SOAP format?
Objective information: This is what you observed first hand and things that we can measure.
What does ‘A’ stand for in the SOAP format?
Assessment: This is what you determined the situation was.
What does ‘P’ stand for in the SOAP format?
Plan: This is what you did or directed.
What is required in a fire investigation report?
A detailed summary of the incident, list of participating investigators, description of the structure or vehicle, observations, witness interviews, evidence collected, analysis of origin and cause, and conclusion.
What should be included in personnel change reports?
Name of the member, reference to policies, reason for the change, effective date, duration, and confirmation that all applicable policies were followed.
What are some universal practices for report writing?
Reports may be public records, should be written in first person and active voice, use clear and concise sentences, correct grammar, avoid jargon, proofread, and not cut and paste from other reports.
What is the purpose of the Petty Cash Fund?
The Petty Cash Fund is established to reimburse employees for minor expenses incurred for official City business.
What is the maximum reimbursement amount from the Petty Cash Fund?
Employees may request reimbursement for items up to $30.00.
What must a receipt submitted for reimbursement include?
A receipt must only include items purchased for the City; receipts with both City and personal items are not eligible.
What is required for purchases totaling more than $30.00?
Purchases over $30.00 must have signed approval from the Finance Director or Deputy Finance Director prior to reimbursement.
Who must sign all requests for reimbursement?
All requests must be signed by the employee’s Department Head or Supervisor.
What is the timeframe for submitting reimbursement requests?
Requests must be made within ten (10) days from the date of the receipt.
What must an employee provide to receive reimbursement?
An employee must furnish an original, itemized, dated receipt to the Accounts Receivable Clerk.
What information must an itemized receipt contain?
An itemized receipt must include the vendor’s printed name, amount paid, service rendered, date paid, and number of persons using the service.
What is required if a receipt is not available?
A Missing Detailed Receipt/Invoice Affidavit must be completed and approved by the Finance Director.
What incidental expenses are allowed through petty cash?
Incidental expenses include fuel and parking expenses, meal expenses during travel/training, supplies for City business, and certain minor purchases.
Who verifies the information on the receipt before reimbursement?
The Accounts Receivable Clerk verifies the information against the requested amount of cash.
What happens after cash is released to the recipient?
The recipient signs the petty cash slip to confirm receipt, and the Accounts Receivable Clerk will sign and attach the receipt.
How often does the Accounts Receivable Clerk reconcile the petty cash account?
Reconciliation occurs at least monthly to verify remaining cash plus attached receipts.
What is done after the reconciliation of the petty cash account?
Receipts are submitted to the Accounts Payable Coordinator for a check to replenish the fund.
Who conducts periodic petty cash audits?
The Finance Director or designee conducts periodic audits to ensure proper management of the fund.
What is Constant Manning?
Constant Manning is the term used by the Midwest City Fire Department to define the need for overtime staffing for Operation personnel.
What is the purpose of Constant Manning?
The purpose is to maintain an effective Emergency Response Force by detailing the process to determine and fill positions as needed.
Is participation in Constant Manning mandatory?
Participation in Constant Manning is voluntary and not equivalent to Mandatory Call Back.
What are the corresponding policies related to Constant Manning?
The corresponding policies include Minimum Staffing Levels, Overtime, and Vacation Leave and Personal Days Off.
When may Constant Manning be implemented?
Constant Manning may be implemented due to shortages of personnel from unscheduled leave or excessive pre-scheduled events.
What information is kept on the Constant Manning card?
The card includes the member’s name, position, contact phone number, date contacted, initials of caller, hours worked, location, and date needed to work.
How are the Constant Manning cards arranged?
Cards are arranged per shift and grouped by Company Officer, Apparatus Operator, and Firefighter.
What is the minimum work hour guarantee for Constant Manning?
There is no guarantee for the minimum hours of work; however, a member’s card will not be moved if their shift is less than 12 hours.
How does the Shift Commander select the shift for Constant Manning?
The Shift Commander determines which shift will be off duty the day after the Constant Manning takes place.
What happens if the Shift Commander cannot find personnel for Constant Manning?
If unsuccessful, they may work below the minimum staffing level or use Mandatory Call Back.
What is the notification process for Constant Manning?
The Shift Commander sends a text message using the Everbridge® call back system, allowing a minimum of ten minutes before moving to the next step.
How are members notified of Constant Manning shifts?
Members who accept Constant Manning will have their card filled out and rotated to the back of the card index, with a follow-up message sent.
What is the process for selecting the Constant Manning position?
A member of the same position shall replace the position that created the need for Constant Manning when possible.
What notice is required for cancellation of Constant Manning?
A minimum of twelve hours notice should be given if manning levels change to cancel Constant Manning.
What happens if cancellation is made within twelve hours?
The member may work four hours of Constant Manning or elect to go home without compensation, with their card moved to the front of the index.
What is expected of a member who accepts a Constant Manning assignment?
The member is responsible to report for duty as if it were their normal job assignment and is subject to all policies and procedures.
What is the purpose of the Guide to Interpersonal Skills?
This document provides guidance for supervisory personnel and members to develop interpersonal skills. It is a tool for developing positive communication between members when not operating on emergency scenes.
What are the corresponding policies related to the Guide to Interpersonal Skills?
Conduct and Behavior, Performance Evaluations, Personnel Complaints, Post-Incident Analysis.
What should interpersonal values demonstrate?
Interpersonal values should demonstrate the member’s commitment to functional relationships in the workplace.
Who should interpersonal values be practiced between?
Between supervisors and subordinates, those equal in rank, the member and the public, and the member and other municipal employees.
What are some outcomes of practicing interpersonal values?
Improve workplace culture, build trust, build respect, minimize conflict, demonstrate leadership, improve member performance, build an attitude of teamwork, and reduce risk in the fire station and on the fireground.
What does being transparent involve for supervisors?
Supervisors should be honest and open with their crews and share non-confidential information about the Department.
How should supervisors encourage communication?
Encourage two-way communication and feedback from crews and subordinates on administrative decisions.
What is the key to clear verbal communication?
Communicate orders and directives calmly, clearly, and firmly.
What should be included in constructive feedback?
Make constructive feedback part of all conversations and discuss discipline directly and respectfully.
What should members be aware of regarding nonverbal communication?
All members should be aware of the power and impact of their nonverbal communication and how to read others’ nonverbal cues.
What are some examples of positive nonverbal communication?
Maintaining eye contact conveys honesty and confidence; good posture encourages discussion.
What is active listening?
Active listening involves paying attention, using eye contact, giving feedback, and demonstrating empathy.
How should supervisors set expectations?
Ensure members understand expectations by emphasizing adherence to policies and procedures and communicating additional expectations clearly.
What are potential causes of workplace conflict?
Poor communication, weakly communicated directives, lack of tolerance for differences, personal stress, improper use of authority, and subjective treatment.
How should supervisors address workplace conflicts?
Address conflicts as soon as they arise, determine if they are covered by policy, and hold discussions to reach understanding.
What should be documented according to the guide?
Members should complete any documentation or record-keeping required by corresponding policies or procedures.
What are the corresponding procedures mentioned in the guide?
Administrative Investigations and Interviews, Personnel Evaluations.
What is the purpose of the Operational Readiness document?
This document provides readiness procedures for Midwest City Fire Department personnel to be implemented at the start of each shift.
What should the Company Officer do at the start of each shift?
Conduct roll call, provide a staffing report to the Shift Commander, outline tasks for the shift, and inspect personnel accountability materials.
What is the responsibility of the Shift Commander regarding staffing?
The Shift Commander should ensure all companies are staffed per department policy.
What are the responsibilities of the Shift Commander?
The Shift Commander is responsible for every station, apparatus, and member assigned to his/her battalion, prioritizing resource assignment and status checks.
What should the Company Officer prioritize?
Instructing firefighters on responsibilities, supervising task completion, and directing repairs or replacements of equipment.
What is the role of the Apparatus Operator?
Conduct daily inspections of all apparatus to ensure safe operational status.
What should be done if an apparatus is inoperative?
The Company Officer should be notified immediately, and if deemed unsafe, the apparatus should be removed from service.
What are the requirements for firefighters?
Inspect personal protective equipment, test self-contained breathing apparatus, understand emergency response responsibilities, and comply with accountability systems.
What should firefighters do regarding tools and equipment?
Inspect tools assigned to their unit and assist the apparatus operator with inspections.
What is the responsibility of firefighters when the apparatus is backing in or out?
Serve as a spotter for the apparatus operator.
What should firefighters do after each call regarding the vehicle exhaust removal system?
Reconnect the vehicle exhaust removal system, assigned to the firefighter closest to the apparatus exhaust.
What is the purpose of the Incident Management procedures?
To provide for the safety of personnel, improve resource use and tactical effectiveness, and meet OSHA/EPA and NFPA regulations.
What does ICS stand for?
Incident Command System.
What is the definition of ICS?
A combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications operating within a common organizational structure for incident management.
What is the communication protocol for radio communications?
All communications shall be in clear text, avoiding 10 codes.
What should the first arriving officer do at an emergency scene?
Assume command, provide a situation report, establish a command position, evaluate the situation, and develop an action plan.
What is required for the transfer of command?
It must be carried out in person, with a briefing on current activities and conditions.
When should command be transferred?
If the current IC is needed for other activities or if a more qualified officer arrives.
What are the command options when a command officer arrives?
The command officer assumes command and establishes a fixed command post.
What is the preferred method of command during complex incidents?
Command from a fixed position.
What is the maximum number of subordinates one incident commander should manage?
Five, with seven being the maximum.
What is the standard geographic designation for a structure?
The side facing the street is designated side ‘A’, with remaining sides designated B, C, and D in a clockwise manner.
What is the staging process for emergency vehicles?
Unassigned units shall be located within a staging area until given an assignment or released.
What is the purpose of the Structure Fire Incident Command and Management document?
It provides arrival and on-scene procedures to establish command for Midwest City Fire Department units responding to structure fire incidents.
Who establishes incident command upon arrival at a multiple unit response?
The initial arriving unit establishes incident command and is referred to as IC 1.
What is the primary goal of IC 1?
To prioritize and assign first arriving companies to tactics addressing life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation.
What should IC 1 do before providing an initial radio report?
IC 1 should ‘clear the air’ by contacting dispatch prior to their report.
What is the procedure if IC 1 identifies a known victim?
IC 1 should communicate this and instruct the next unit to take command.
What should IC 1 do after the initial radio report if conditions allow?
Conduct a 360 walk around for improved size up and assessment of the structure.
What is the initial incident action plan based on?
It is based on the initial and follow-up assessment of the incident by IC 1.
What is the role of IC 2 upon arrival of the Shift Commander?
IC 2 evaluates if initial tactics align with the incident objectives of life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation.
What should IC 2 do before assuming command from IC 1?
IC 2 should conduct a 360 for improved size up and assessment of the incident.
How does IC 2 formalize command after assuming it from IC 1?
IC 2 formalizes command by radio consistent with the command transfer on the Tactical Worksheet.
What is critical for the effectiveness of an incident commander?
Maintaining an appropriate span of control.
What does NFPA 1710 recommend for incident management?
At least two members dedicated to incident management for incidents beyond the initial alarm assignment.
What is the purpose of establishing Divisions and Groups?
To support overall incident safety by increasing accountability, supervision, and communication while reducing the span of control.
What should the IC provide to a Division/Group Supervisor?
Boundaries, Resources, and Objectives.
What is the Operations Section responsible for?
Coordinating actions of branches, divisions, and groups as incidents grow beyond the initial resource dispatch.
Who is the primary supervisor of the Operations Division?
The Shift Commander.
What is the purpose of the Unified Command document?
It provides the procedures for establishing a unified command for the Midwest City Fire Department operating at a multi-agency and/or multi-jurisdictional incident.
What policies correspond to the Unified Command document?
Incident Management and National Incident Management (NIMS) Training.
What should the first arriving unit do in the first five minutes?
Contact Emergency Communications Center and provide information including unit on-scene, initial scene size-up, primary staging area, and unit assuming incident command.
What information should be advised regarding Unified Command?
Advise that the incident requires establishment of a Unified Command and identify the initial required UC departments or agencies, and the location of an initial command post.
What is the responsibility of personnel accountability in Unified Command?
Personnel accountability remains the responsibility of each agency.
What should the Unified Command do?
Select a spokesperson, set priorities and objectives, develop an Incident Action Plan, develop a Communications Plan, account for capabilities and constraints, and adopt an overall strategy.
What requirements must the Midwest City Fire Department satisfy to participate in a UC in another jurisdiction?
Have authority or functional responsibility, an area of responsibility affected by the incident, authority for commanding or managing a major aspect of the response, and resources to support participation.
What qualifications should the department UC representative(s) have?
Be trained in the Incident Command System, have decision-making authority for the duration of the incident, authority to commit and direct resources, and maintain required credentials.
See page 41 of procedure 303.4 for procedure decision tree flow chart.
What is the purpose of search procedures in a structure fire?
To prioritize life by locating and occupying all searchable areas within a structure fire, including searching for victims and fire location.
What is included in the Search Size-Up?
Time of day and alarm response.
What information is gathered from dispatch by responding units?
Reporting party statements, fire origin, and reports of victims.
What should responding units note on the iPad?
Occupancy type, era, pre-plan information, and responding units’ locations.
What is the protocol for known victims with known locations?
Report of victim(s) trapped with their location by a reporting party or dispatch.
How should positive reports of victims be handled?
Quickly investigated to prioritize the area of search within a structure.
What is the expectation regarding unknown victims?
All incidents are expected to include victims until the structure is cleared by fire department personnel.
How should negative reports of victims be communicated?
They will not be repeated face to face or over the air, as they do not impact search priority.
What is the priority assignment on the fireground?
Search tactics, combined with fire attack and ventilation, support the primary incident objective of life safety.
Who assigns resources for search operations?
The incident commander sizes up the structure and assigns the appropriate number of resources.
What is the role of the search team leader?
To communicate additional resource needs to command.
What is the typical assignment for a secondary search?
It will typically be assigned to a different company than the primary search.
When can a structure be benchmarked ‘all clear’?
Only after a secondary search has been completed.
What is the priority when performing a search?
To locate both life and fire.
What factors are considered during the Search Size-up?
Occupancy, layout, era, type, current fire conditions, and suppression/ventilation tactics.
What should the search team do when searching in front of a hose line?
Locate the fire, communicate its location with fire attack, and isolate/extinguish if possible.
What is a Primary Search?
An immediate and rapid search of a structure for life in any area that can be occupied by a firefighter in full PPE.
What is a Window Entry Search?
A technique used to start a primary search from a beneficial entry point based on the Search Size-up.
What is a Large Area or Disoriented Search?
A primary search in a structure with increased likelihood of disorientation, using an anchored technique.
What is the Fire Attack Team Search/Heel Search?
A search performed by the Fire Attack Team while advancing the initial attack line, focusing on the immediate area of hose line travel.
What is a Secondary Search?
A thorough search for life that includes all areas requiring primary search, conducted after initial fire suppression and adequate visibility.
What is the responsibility of the search team regarding communication?
To communicate their entry point and completed searches to incident command.
How should search teams maintain accountability when splitting?
By voice or vision.
What is established when multiple crews are assigned to a search?
A search group with a search group supervisor.
What should be prioritized when searching a structure with an unknown fire location?
Locating the fire and communicating its location to fire attack.
What is the protocol for structures during a defensive incident?
All structures will have a high priority to be searched unless declared defensive after completing a 360.
What is a contraindication of a Window Entry Search?
Positive pressure ventilation.
How can crews isolate an area with a missing door?
By removing other doors from within the structure or using other materials.
What is the purpose of the fire attack procedure?
The purpose is to provide guidance on fire control and extinguishment options for tactical consideration.
What is the highest strategic priority during a fire attack?
Rescue is the highest strategic priority.
What may be the highest tactical priority during a fire attack?
Fire attack may be the highest tactical priority, especially to protect rescue operations or slow a rapidly escalating fire.
What is the objective of fire control?
To control fire extension and limit fire growth.
What is the optimal technique for external exposures during fire control?
Direct application of water to surfaces to absorb radiant heat.
What is the primary tactical objective of interior advancement?
To cool and control smoke temperature and radiant heat to increase safety for unprotected occupants and firefighters.
What should firefighters avoid during interior advancement?
Advancing under a superheated thermal layer without cooling ahead.
What is the primary goal of extinguishment?
Direct and total fire control.
What is the ideal position for applying water during extinguishment?
The air intake side of the flow path.
What is the primary tactical objective of post control hydraulic ventilation?
To immediately begin improving interior tenability following extinguishment.
What are the benefits of hydraulic ventilation?
Local control for ventilation, environmental cooling effects, and readiness to address rekindle or adverse effects.
What is the reference for the fire attack procedure?
NFPA 1700 Guide for Structural Firefighting 2021 edition.
What is the purpose of the document?
This document provides procedures for placing the first in apparatus at structure fires to maximize hose deployment and subsequent apparatus placement.
What must the Company Officer do upon arriving at the scene?
The Company Officer must size up the involved structure for potential victims, fire conditions, and optimal deployment of the initial attack line as scene conditions allow.
How should the initial apparatus position itself?
The initial apparatus should pull past the structure to allow the Company Officer to see three sides of the structure.
What is the recommended distance to ‘nose in’ the initial apparatus?
The initial apparatus should ‘nose in’ 2-3 feet to eliminate the sharp angle of the preconnect hose pull from the crosslay.
What is the advantage of pulling past the structure?
Pulling past clears the fireground of excess hose in the front yard and provides the most advantageous placement for T1 to allow maximum reach of the aerial device.
What should be considered when pulling past the structure?
Consider the set back of the structure and the total size of the structure.
What is sufficient for most residential structures?
For the majority of residential structures, pulling the initial arriving apparatus to the far side of the neighboring ‘downstream’ exposure will suffice.
How should the size/type of larger structures affect apparatus placement?
For larger structures, the size/type should determine how far past the involved structure the initial arriving apparatus must pull.
How should hose deployment be handled for apartments with a center breezeway?
Treat the breezeway like the ‘front door’ of the complex and estimate the stretch off the entire building’s dimension.
What should T1 do when first on scene?
T1 should assume the truck position in front of the structure and deploy attack lines from T1 to ensure optimal aerial placement is maintained.
What should happen when an Engine and T1 arrive almost simultaneously?
T1 will assume the truck position in front of the structure, and the Engine should pull past the structure with fire attack lines being pulled from the Engine.
What should be done if an apparatus cannot pull past the structure?
The Company Officer and Apparatus Operator should consider stopping short of the structure and use the same guidelines provided for pulling past the structure.
What additional distance should be added for each floor above/below ground level?
Add 50’ for each floor above/below ground level.
What is the purpose of Traffic Incident Management?
Establish a guideline for initial and ongoing operations on a highway or other high vehicle traffic roadway.
What is the standard response for incidents on Interstate 40 or NE 23rd (HWY 62)?
1 unit for a medical or two units for a MVA, with an additional Traffic Safety Unit, Safety Officer, and Shift Commander dispatched.
What information should be included in the Initial Radio Report?
Your Unit, Exact Location, Number and Type of Vehicles Involved, Degree of Damage, Additional Hazard and Initial Action.
What is included in the Conduct Size Up?
Situational Awareness, Life - Number and condition of patients, Incident Stabilization, Property Conservation.
What should be reported in the Follow Up Report?
Triage Report if applicable, Fire and PD Resource Requests or Assignments.
What considerations should be made for accidents on the left shoulder or in Lane 1?
Provision of traffic safety measures for both directions of travel should be considered.
What should be established for multiple patients requiring transport?
A protected triage treatment area downstream with the first arriving ambulance.
What is the recommendation of state law regarding vehicle movement?
When a vehicle can be safely moved to a more protected location, it should be moved to reduce exposure to responders and delays in traffic.
What should be done if needed regarding traffic messaging signs?
Contact dispatch to activate traffic messaging signs through ODOT / OHP.
What information should be provided to dispatch/OHP regarding incident scope and duration?
Estimated incident scope and duration of traffic impact: Minor Incident (30 minutes), Moderate Incident (less than 2 hours), Major Incident (longer than 2 hours).
review page 52 pf procedure 307.3 Traffic incident orientation
What is the purpose of the civil disturbances procedures?
These procedures provide guidelines to members of the Midwest City Fire Department when responding to calls for service during periods of civil disturbance or for civil disturbances that occur during an emergency response.
What are examples of civil disturbances?
Examples include: (a) A known civil disturbance incident without the threat of additional violence. (b) An ongoing or likely civil disturbance. (c) A civil disturbance occurring while emergency personnel are present. (d) A series of civil disturbances in a specific area.
What is a Tier-One response?
For 911 calls where a civil disturbance is suspected but there is no apparent threat of violence, it is dispatched as ‘Tier-One, Civil Disturbance Proceed with Caution’.
What should the first responding unit do in a Tier-One response?
The first responding unit should proceed with caution and may stage if uncomfortable with scene conditions.
What is a Tier-Two response?
For 911 calls where further civil disturbance is present, it is dispatched as ‘Tier-Two, Civil Disturbance Stage for PD’.
What are the key actions for a Tier-Two response?
- Select a staging area at least 1/4 mile away. 2. Turn off warning lights and avoid using sirens. 3. Provide protection from gunfire. 4. Remain at the staging area until police indicate it is secure.
What is a Tier-Three response?
If personnel find themselves in a violent situation, a Tier-Three tactical withdrawal is initiated, defined by the Incident Commander.
What are the withdrawal guidelines during a Tier-Three response?
- Quickly pick up all equipment and withdraw to a defined staging area. 2. Withdraw as a single group or in the largest possible groups. 3. Conduct Personnel Accountability Reports (PARs) to ensure safety.
What is a Tier-Four response?
If multiple civil disturbances are reported, it is dispatched as ‘Tier-Four, Multiple Civil Disturbances’, and the Emergency Management Director is notified.
What should be done upon receiving a call for service?
The OIC should conduct a threat assessment, determine a safe route, and secure the fire station if unoccupied.
What actions should the OIC take upon arrival at the scene?
The OIC should contact the communications center, provide initial scene size-up, establish a staging area, and coordinate with other agencies.
What should be avoided when responding to civil disturbances?
Hot or warm zones of civil disorder, related road closures, and demonstrating crowds blocking streets.
