Section 200 EOM Flashcards

0
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An order given to effect immediate evacuation of a structure or area that is deemed imminently dangerous by a Group/Division officer or the Incident Commander.

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Code Red

-Use of the term CODE RED implies that Fire Alarm will initiate Emergency Radio Traffic.

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A low background tone that repeats approximately every ten seconds to remind/alert personnel that Emergency Radio Traffic Only restrictions are in effect on that frequency.

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Channel Marker Tones

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An order to limit radio traffic on a frequency to only the traffic needed to manage an operational emergency.

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Emergency Radio Traffic

-Emergency Radio Traffic conditions are announced by Emergency Alert Tones and indicated by continuing Channel Marker Tones.

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An attention-getting series of high-low tones that alert personnel to important radio traffic.

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Emergency Alert Tones

-Emergency alert tones will be broadcast on the command tactical frequency for a continuous six seconds to initiate Emergency Radio Traffic.

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What is the procedure for calling for an organized withdrawal out of a structure fire?

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Tell Fire Alarm to initiate Emergency Radio Traffic Procedure. After FA announces that Emergency Radio Traffic is in effect, the IC announces the organized withdrawal of the structure.
—-There must be a PAR performed after everyone is out of the IDLH—

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Proper sequence to calling a Code Red

203.7.4

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Anyone can call a Code Red through then IC or Fire Alarm

  • FA calls for the Code Red on all tactical channels being used
  • Emergency Channel Markers are heard on all radio traffic
  • Pump operators sound their air horns for 10 seconds and can surge the hand lines a minimum of 3 times if the situation is appropriate
  • All crews vacate the building and report to their division/group supervisor
  • A PAR is initiated
  • once all crews are accounted for the Code Red can be terminated
  • Set up perimeter barriers and consider additional alarms
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Two types of barrier tape

203.9.1

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Yellow Warning tape…Fire Line Tape

Red and White Chevron tape…Exclusion tape

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Who can cross the yellow fire line tape?

203.9.1

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Meant to keep out the general public. Firefighters can move past the yellow tape

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Who can go past the red and white exclusion tape?

203.9.1

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No one. Meant to keep all personnel away from a dangerous or hazardous area

  • structural collapse
  • open trench
  • downed power lines
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Where can the Exclusion Tape be found?

203.9.1

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On all BC and EC trucks

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10
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What is the longest time that a firefighter should be in a life threatening situation before calling a Mayday?

203.11.4

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30 seconds

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What term should be used if a firefighter is in trouble?

203.11.4

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“MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY”

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What is the balance of a Mayday Response?

203.11.4

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1 BC
The 3 closest suppression trucks
2 PM trucks
TRT or RRT team for tech RIC

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The acronym for GRAB LIVES

203.11.5

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G-gauge
R-radio
A-alert
B-breathing
L-low
I-illuminate 
V-volume
E-exit
S-shield
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14
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When the RIC is activated what is their new call sign?

203.11.3

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RIC Rescue Group

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15
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What is the accountability system used by TFD?

206.3

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PASSPORT System

16
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What forms of accountability does TFD use?

206.4.1

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PASSPORT System

MPC to log on their employee number

Helmet Unit Designators

17
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What are the colors of the PASSPORT System?

206.4.5

A
Black - Chief
Red - Captain
Green - Engineer
Blue - Paramedic
Yellow - Firefighter
Orange - Inspector
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If a member of the crew is pumping at the pump panel of the EN how is this reflected in the PASSPORT System?

206.5.2

A

The name tag of that member is turned upside down

19
Q

What size fire do the PASSPORT name tags need to be collected? By whom?

206.8.4

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2nd alarm and greater

The 3rd EC that responds to the fire scene as they are automatically assigned as Accountability

20
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On single company incidents who is the Accountability Officer?

206.9.1

A

The Company Officer

21
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When are PAR’s done at a minimum?

206.11.1

A
  • At the first 25 minute mark of the incident and every 25 minutes thereafter until IC terminates
  • Any time a FF is believed missing or in danger
  • When operations switch from offensive to defensive mode
  • When IC places the incident under control
22
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Do all crew on an incident have to participate in the PAR?

206.11.1

A

No, only the crews in the “Hot Zone” need to participate

23
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Who is in charge of the PAR?

206.11.1

A

The Accountability Officer is in charge of crews in the “hot zone”

The Status Officer will continue to track companies in non-tactical locations, i.e., Rehab, Staging, etc