SOG 3-22 Runoff Near Storm Drains and Waterways

Question 1

What is the purpose of the SOP on Runoff Near Storm Drains and Waterways?

a) To regulate water usage during firefighting
b) To ensure proper disposal of firefighting equipment
c) To prevent contaminated runoff from entering storm systems and waterways
d) To outline the use of firefighting foam

Answer 1

c) To prevent contaminated runoff from entering storm systems and waterways

Question 2

What methods can personnel use to confine contaminated runoff, according to the guideline?

a) Only damming
b) Only diversion
c) Trenching, damming, diversion, and retention
d) Retention and diversion

Answer 2

c) Trenching, damming, diversion, and retention

Question 3

In the event of firefighting foam, suspected hazardous materials, or large quantities of firefighting runoff entering waterways, what action should the Incident Commander (IC) take?

a) Request assistance from the Hazmat team
b) Request Fire Control to notify the property owner
c) Inform the Ontario Spills Action Centre
d) All of the above

Answer 3

d) All of the above

Question 4

Who should the IC notify in the event of firefighting foam or suspected hazardous materials entering waterways?

a) Peel Spill Coordinator
b) Local news stations
c) Firefighters on site
d) Hazardous Materials disposal companies

Answer 4

a) Peel Spill Coordinator and Ontario Spills Action

Question 5

When should Hazmat personnel be called to assist in efforts to prevent contaminated runoff?

a) Only in the case of a major hazardous materials incident
b) Whenever the IC deems it necessary
c) Only during training exercises
d) Never

Answer 5

b) Whenever the IC deems it necessary

Question 6

Who is responsible for ensuring that proper steps are taken to collect and dispose of contaminants when they enter waterways?

a) Firefighters on site
b) Hazmat personnel
c) Property owner
d) Incident Commander (IC)

Answer 6

c) Property owner

Question 7

What is the responsibility of all personnel in the Division of Firefighting regarding this SOP?

a) Memorize the SOP
b) Familiarize and follow the SOP
c) Ignore the SOP if it seems unnecessary
d) Share the SOP on social media

Answer 7

b) Familiarize and follow the SOP