SOG 23-02 Fire Alarm Activations - No Access Flashcards
According to SOG 23-02 Fire Alarm Activation - No Access
Once the determination is made that there is no access to be gained to the building the IC shall confirm what 3 things?
- Confirm that a key holder has been notified
- Confirm the time the incident call was received by fire communications
- Confirm the estimated time of arrival of key holder
According to SOG 23-02 Fire Alarm Activation - No Access
If access cannot be made through normal means forcible entry should occur if?
- visible signs of fire
- visible water flow
- immediate danger to life or property (smell gas)
- reasonable possibility that an emergency medical prompted alarm
According to SOG 23-02 Fire Alarm Activation - No Access
When notified that forcible entry has been used to gain access to the secured building, Fire Control shall notify?
- police
- monitoring company
- on-duty platoon chief
According to SOG 23-02 Fire Alarm Activation - No Access What is the first responsibility of the Incident Commander (IC) when access cannot be gained to an occupancy?
a) Perform forcible entry
b) Confirm key-holder notification
c) Conduct a 360-degree premises check
d) Notify the Alarm Monitoring Company
b) Confirm key-holder notification
According to SOG 23-02 Fire Alarm Activation - No Access What is the purpose of the 360-degree premises check mentioned in the guidelines?
a) Confirming key-holder availability
b) Checking exterior for hazards
c) Initiating forcible entry
d) Notifying Fire Control
b) Checking exterior for hazards
According to SOG 23-02 Fire Alarm Activation - No Access In case no key-holder responds within 30 minutes, what action should personnel take according to the guidelines?
a) Initiate forcible entry immediately
b) Issue a Notice to Rectify (NTR)
c) Wait for an additional 15 minutes
d) Leave the premises after checks and issue an NTR
d) Leave the premises after checks and issue an NTR
According to SOG 23-02 Fire Alarm Activation - No Access Under what circumstances is forcible entry justified according to the guidelines?
a) Anytime access is difficult
b) Visible signs of fire, steady water flow, immediate danger, or potential medical emergency
c) If the IC approves
d) Only during daytime hours
b) Visible signs of fire, steady water flow, immediate danger, or potential medical emergency
According to SOG 23-02 Fire Alarm Activation - No Access What should the IC do when forcible entry is used to gain access to a premise?
a) Notify Fire Control
b) Update key-holder lists
c) Wait for further instructions
d) Tour the premises for familiarization
a) Notify Fire Control
According to SOG 23-02 Fire Alarm Activation - No Access Commercial/Industrial
When should a follow-up visit occur for commercial/industrial properties?
a) Immediately after the incident
b) Within a reasonable time period
c) Only if key-holder is unavailable
d) Only for medical emergency alarms
b) Within a reasonable time period
According to SOG 23-02 Fire Alarm Activation - No Access What is the primary objective of the follow-up visit to commercial/industrial properties?
a) Conducting a 360-degree check
b) Updating key-holder lists
c) Issuing NTRs
d) Correcting system deficiencies
d) Correcting system deficiencies
General Knowledge
According to SOG 23-02 Fire Alarm Activation - No Access What device should personnel use for checking the exterior of the premises for fire hazards and medical problems?
a) Key-box system
b) Thermal imaging camera
c) Notice to Rectify (NTR)
d) Alarm Monitoring Company
b) Thermal imaging camera
According to SOG 23-02 Fire Alarm Activation - No Access How long should personnel wait for a key-holder before considering alternative actions?
a) 15 minutes
b) 30 minutes
c) 45 minutes
d) 60 minutes
b) 30 minutes
According to SOG 23-02 Fire Alarm Activation - No Access What is the purpose of making the apparatus “available” while waiting for a key-holder?
a) To initiate forcible entry
b) To conserve resources
c) To issue NTRs
d) To notify the Alarm Monitoring Company
b) To conserve resources
