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SFD Policy and Procedures 12-23-14 Flashcards

1
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What does the 3 phase Driver Operator training program include?

A
  1. Hydraulics
  2. Pump Operations
  3. EVIP class every 3 years
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What are the types of driver qualifications (6)

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  1. Engine
  2. Ladder
  3. Platform
  4. Front tiller
  5. Rear tiller
  6. 4x4
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3
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When must a member be initially “engine” qualified?

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After completion of Probationary year and within 6-months of Gold room.

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What 4 things must be done to become initially “engine” qualified?

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  1. Long road course
  2. Pump evolution including CAFS
  3. Skills course
  4. Pass written test
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What must be done to become “Ladder” qualified if the Ladder has pumping capabilities?

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Must be “engine” qualified.

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What must be done to become “Ladder” qualified? (4)

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  1. Must have “engine” if pump capable
  2. Aerial operations and emergency procedures
  3. Road course
  4. Skills course
  5. Pass written test
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What must be done to become “Platform” qualified?

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  1. Must have “Engine” if pump capable
  2. Must have “Ladder” qualification
  3. Aerial operations and emergency procedures
  4. Road course
  5. Skills course
  6. Pass written test
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What must be done to become “Front tiller” qualified?

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  1. Must have “engine” if pump capable
  2. Must have “ladder” qualification
  3. Aerial operations and emergency procedures
  4. Road course “front tiller”
  5. Skill course
  6. pass written test
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What must be done to become “rear tiller” qualified?

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  1. Must have “engine”
  2. Aerial operations and emergency procedures
  3. Road course “rear tiller”
  4. Skill course
  5. pass written test
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What must be done to become 4x4 qualified? (2)

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  1. Hands on training once every 4 years

2. Knowledge refresher every 2 years–target safety

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11
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Where does the station captain submit proposed road courses?

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Training division

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12
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Where are specific apparatus refresher training videos found?

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Target Safety

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13
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What must company officers do once an individual has completed training on a new apparatus type in station?

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Email “SFD Training”

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14
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What does the RCWs require to become requalified each year?

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2 hours of documented training

EVIP training course every 3 years

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15
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What is the definition of a “Heavy Fire Apparatus?”

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Gross vehicle weight exceeding 26,000 lbs

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What is the definition of a “Light apparatus?”

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Gross vehicle weight less than 26,000 lbs

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What lights must be used in emergency mode at all times?

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Headlights and emergency lights

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When should sirens be used?

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Any time there is vehicular or pedestrian traffic in the area.

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If the siren is off and your speed is below the posted speed limit, are you afforded RCW privileges?

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No, you are in essence operating in no-code mode.

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20
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The maximum allowable speed is _____ over the posted speed limit.

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10 mph

21
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Can the FEO exceed the speed limits established in the Apparatus Operations Policy?

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Only with specific direction from the Company Officer

22
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Can posted precautionary speed limits be exceeded?

A

No

23
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What are 3 examples of posted precautionary speed limits?

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  1. Sharp curves
  2. on/off ramps
  3. school zones with children present
24
Q

When is backing while loading hose permitted?

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with the approval of the Response Chief

25
Q

When loading hose, what is the maximum fire apparatus speed?

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1 mph

26
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When loading hose, when are members allowed to stand in the hose bed?

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Only when the vehicle is not moving

27
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When should chock blocks be placed?

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Any time the apparatus is not on the apparatus floor

28
Q

When chocking vehicle, where should chocks be placed?

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both forward and after the wheel

29
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How should cones, triangles, and flares be placed?

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  1. one device outside the front corner of apparatus
  2. one device outside the rear corner of apparatus
  3. one device at least one vehicle length behind the apparatus
  4. as many devices as needed farther behind apparatus to direct flow of traffic
  5. On freeways or highways, devices shall be placed at 100’ intervals behind apparatus
30
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When should headlights be used on Heavy apparatus?

A

All the time

31
Q

Care should be taken to not use maximum Jake brake settings in non-emergency operations, especially where?

A

residential areas

32
Q

Where possible, angle apparatus at ___ degrees away from curbside.

A

45 degrees

33
Q

How should you place or retrieve cones in regards to traffic?

A

Facing on-coming traffic

34
Q

What is an approved option to wearing the turn-out coat when conditions warrant removal or nonuse of bunker gear?

A

High visibility vests

35
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When multiple ambulances are needed on the Interstate, how should they be brought into the scene?

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One or two at a time from staging

36
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When on the Interstate, how should traffic cones be placed?

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further apart, with the last cone approx 150 feet “upstream”

37
Q

What is the purpose of Opticom?

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to provide for the safety of personnel and citizens during emergency response.

38
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What is Opticom?

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a traffic pre-emption device that allows emergency responders to control traffic signals in their direction of travel

39
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What should be done if Opticom system issues are identified during a response?

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Report issues immediately to the Response Chief by email and Ccd to the facilities and logistics officer

40
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What must the driver/operator ensure upon arrival at the incident concerning Opticom

A

that the preemptive equipment is turned off

41
Q

Each use of the Opticom system is stored where?

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within the traffic control memory

42
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Who is responsible for the administration and management of the Opticom system?

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The city’s Traffic Department

43
Q

Who should lay the water supply for an obvious working fire?

A

The first engine company, unless a more aggressive action can be taken by not laying in.

44
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Companies using standpipes shall lay _____ supply lines to the standpipe connection.

A

two 2 1/2”

45
Q

Can 5” supply lines be used for standpipe operations? Why or why not?

A

No. 5” supply lines are not tested above 200 psi

46
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Where should sufficient hose and nozzle be attached to the standpipe?

A

Either at the fire floor or the nearest floor above or below the fire

47
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When can wet standpipes with 1 1/2” or 2 1/2” connections be used?

A

if hose lines will be brought into play faster than by other methods

48
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How should sprinkler systems be supplied?

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two 2 1/2” supply lines

49
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What psi should sprinkler systems be regulated to?

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150 psi at the pump

FEO test--Policy and Procedures SFD--2015 (1 decks)

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