Response Policies (RC) Flashcards

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RC001 Bomb Threats & Suspected Explosive Devices

What 4 things will the Company Officer be responsible for as 2nd-in?

A
  1. Stage 1/2 mile from incident
  2. Initiate Command & Command Post
    • Unified Command w/ Law
    • Establish Comm Plan
  3. Verify Proper Law Enforcement Agency’s Been Notified
  4. Request Additional Resources if Needed (i.e. mutual aid, ambulance, state fire marshal)
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RC001 Bomb Threats & Suspected Explosive Devices

2 Things 1st & 2nd Due Engine Companies do once Law Enforcement arrives on scene

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  1. Assist w/ scene protection & evacuation if requested by Law Enforcement
  2. Stage beyond safety zone for fire suppression & rescue purposes in case of bomb detonation.
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RC001 Bomb Threats & Suspected Explosive Devices

Under what code from the Uniform Fire Code, do you have the authority for a mandatory evacuation?

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104.1

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RC001 Bomb Threats & Suspected Explosive Devices

When possible, who should you jointly make the decision to evacuate with?

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Sheriff’s Office

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RC001 Bomb Threats & Suspected Explosive Devices

Who should take the lead in actual evacuation?

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Law Enforcement

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RC001 Bomb Threats & Suspected Explosive Devices

3 Things 1st due must do when someone on site has located a suspicious device

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a) advise “don’t touch it! Don’t move it!”
b) Immediately evacuate the area beyond established safety zone
c) Inform IC that a suspicious object has been located and the action being taken

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Fires Reported Out

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East- 1 type I

West- 1 Type I

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Hazardous Condition

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East- 1 type I

West- 1 type I

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Hazmat

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East- 2 type I’s
West- 2 type I’s
*Auto Chief Officer

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Medical Aid

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East- 1 type I

West- 1 type I, 1 ambulance

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Plane Crash/ Alert 3 in District

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East- 1st due type III, 2nd due type I
West- 1st due type III, 2nd due type I, ambulance?
*Auto Chief Officer

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Public Service Call/ Citizen Assist

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East- 1 type I

West- 1 type I, 1 ambulance

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Semi-truck Fires

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East- 2 type I’s, 1 water tender

West- 2 type I’s, 1 water tender

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Confirmed Structure Fire

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East- 3 type I’s, 2 water tenders(no hydrants)
West 3 type I’s, 2 water tenders(no hydrants)
*Auto Chief Officer
**Auto vol/ Emergency callback

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

UNconfirmed Structure Fire

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East- 2 type I’s
West- 2 type I’s
*Auto Chief Officer
**Auto vol/ Emergency callback

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Unknown Injury Accident

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East- 1st due type I code 3, 2nd due type I code 2

West- 1st due type I code 3, 2nd due ambulance code 3, 3rd due type I code 2

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Fire Season Vegetation Fire/ Smoke Investigation

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East- 3 type III’s, 2 water tenders
West- 3 type III’s, 2 water tenders
*Auto Chief Officer
**Auto vol/ Emergency callback

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

NON-Fire Season Vegetation Fire/ Smoke Investigation

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East- 1 type I

West- 1 type I

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Vehicle Fire

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East- 1 type I

West- 1 type I

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Vehicle Injury Accident

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East- 2 type I's 
West- 2 type I's, 1 ambulance 
          *1st due Type I
          *2nd due Ambulance
          *3rd due Type I
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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Carbon Monoxide Alarm- NO medical

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East- 1 type I code 2

West 1 type I code 2

22
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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Carbon Monoxide Alarm- WITH medical

A

East- 1 type I

West- 1 type I, 1 ambulance

23
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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Explosive Devices/ Bomb Threats

A

East- 2 type I’s
West- 2 type I’s, ambulance?
*Automatic Chief Officer

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Fire Alarm

A

East- 1 type I

West- 1 type I

25
Q

RC001 Bomb Threats & Suspected Explosive Device

No radio tx within_______
No radio rx within_______
Min safety zone distance______

A
  • 1/2 mile
  • 100 yards
  • 100 yards
26
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RC004 Out-of-county Response Procedure

Max apparatus allowed O.O.C?
Staffing type I, type III?

A
  • Maximum 4 engines
  • Type I’s staffed with 4
  • Type III’s staffed with goal of 4, min of 3
27
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RC004 Out-of-county Response Procedure

Time allowed for O.O.C. request? Immediate Need? Planned Need? Initial Attack/Counties?

A
  • Respond within 30 minutes
  • Time established by strike team leader
  • Respond within 3 minutes to Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Fresno, San Benito
28
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RC004 Out-of-county Response Procedure

Flow after receipt of request of O.O.C. assignment?

A
  • Determine type of need
  • Accept/deny request, must have in district 7 type I’s, 6 type III’s
  • Prepare appropriate engines
  • Advise O.I.C. at R2
  • O.I.C. at R2 begin staffing, personnel have 5 min.
29
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RC004 Out-of-county Response Procedure

Personnel requirements for O.O.C.?
Movement on O.O.C. list after how many hrs?
Reporting back to duty….time off

A
  • min requirements OPS29 (CICCS)
  • Movement on list after 48 hours
  • over 72 hrs, return on duty, 12 hrs off
  • over 72 hrs, return within 12 hrs of shift, 1st 12 hrs off
  • less than 72hrs, duty chief decision
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RC004 Out-of-county Response Procedure

Admin requirements prior to accepting O.O.C. assignment?

A
  • prior commitments prevail (SLP,OT,LS)

- attempt to cover trades

31
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RC005 Incident Command Procedures

what does OCAA stand for?

A

Object
Condition
Action
Assignment

32
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RC005 Incident Command Procedures

What does RECEO stand for?

A
Rescue
Exposures
Confinement
Extinguishment
Overhaul
33
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RC005 Incident Command Procedures

Initial Command Responsibilities?

A
  • Establish command
  • Brief report
  • Rapid size up
  • Report on conditions
  • Develop a plan
34
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RC005 Incident Command Procedures

Continuing Command Responsibilities?

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  • Assign units
  • Continue progress reports
  • Assign Div, Grp, additional ICS org
  • Evaluate attack efforts
  • Request PAR
  • Request additional units
35
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RC005 Incident Command Procedures

Nothing Showing Mode…

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require investigating by 1st due, while holding staged units at a distance.

36
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RC005 Incident Command Procedures

Initial Attack Mode…

A

requires immediate action to stabilized situation, 2 in 2 out, should not last more than a few moments and should end with:

  • situation controlled
  • captain moving into command/ assign to 2nd due
  • chief assumes command
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RC005 Incident Command Procedures

Command Mode…

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by virtue of size or complexity, demand strong, direct overall command

38
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RC005 Incident Command Procedures

Major Incident…

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Highest level upgrade, requires two geographical divisions, covers over 300 acres, spreads to neighboring structures, is still burning after one burn period.

39
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RC005 Incident Command Procedures

Transfer of command…

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  • radio or face to face
  • OCCA update
  • location
  • effectiveness
  • assignments
  • needs for additional resources
40
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RC005 Incident Command Procedures

Considerations for offensive/ defensive attack

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  • Fire extent
  • Structural Conditions
  • Entry Capability (2 in 2out)
  • Ventilation
  • Resources
41
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RC005 Incident Command Procedures

Offensive Plan

A
  • take command
  • known rescue/ establish RIC
  • hose line assigned to interior attack
  • primary search
  • secondary line assigned and in service
  • establish a water supply
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RC005 Incident Command Procedures

Defensive Plan

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  • take command
  • evaluate fire spread/ write off lost property
  • identify key tactical positions
  • protect exposures
  • prioritize fire streams
  • water supply
  • determine add resources
  • master stream ops
43
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RC005 Incident Command Procedures

Define: Division? Group?

A

Division is a geographical assignment

Group is a functional assignment

44
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RC005 Incident Command Procedures

Define Standby? Relocate?

A
  • stop response at their location

- change locations due to operational needs

45
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RC008 County Park Staffing

More to follow

A

MTF

46
Q

RC009 Technical Rescue Incidents

Define Confined Space.

A

Limited space for entry, unfavorable natural ventilation which could contain dangerous contaminants/ air, not intended for continuous occupancy.

47
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RC009 Technical Rescue Incidents

Define High Angle Rescue.

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any rescue where the angle involved would require the use of a rope system to support the persons full body weight

48
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RC009 Technical Rescue Incidents

Define Low Angle Rescue

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any rescue where the angle involved would require the use of rope to ascend.

49
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RC009 Technical Rescue Incidents

Define Spoil.
Define Trench.

A
  • dirt around the trench usually from the trench soil

- excavation that is deeper then it is wide

50
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RC009 Technical Rescue Incidents

What defines a technical rescue incident

A
  • trench over 5’ deep
  • high angle rescue
  • low angle rescue
  • all confined space rescue
  • downed aircraft
  • flood/ swift water rescue
  • mine rescue
  • structure collapse
  • IC believes US&R equipment would assist
51
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RC009 Technical Rescue Incidents

US&R response In-district.

A
  • immediate response, max US&R personnel without placing 2 engines out of service
  • all available off duty US&R personnel
  • duty chief
52
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RC005 Incident Command Procedures

What are the 4 general modes a Company Officer must appropriately decide for his company on arrival at an Emergency Scene?

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  1. “Nothing Showing” mode
  2. “Initial Attack” mode
  3. “Command Mode”
  4. “Major Incident” mode