SOG 3-25 Fire Watch

Question 1

When may the Incident Commander (IC) implement a fire watch?

a) after residential construction fires
b) when an investigator is required at the scene
c) If crews are unable to visually confirm that the fire is extinguished
d) All of the above

Answer 1

d) All of the above

Question 2

How many firefighters should a fire watch consist of, according to the guideline?

a) At least two (2)
b) At least three (3)
c) At least four (4)
d) It depends on the size of the structure

Answer 2

b) At least three (3)

Question 3

What may Rehab 201 be used for during a fire watch?

a) Transportation to and from the scene
b) Fire suppression activities
c) Rotating crews as necessary
d) Providing snacks to firefighters

Answer 3

c) Rotating crews as necessary

Question 4

How often should personnel assigned to a fire watch inspect all areas impacted by fire?

a) Every 15 minutes
b) Every hour
c) Every ½ hour or as directed by the IC
d) Only at the beginning and end of the fire watch

Answer 4

c) Every ½ hour or as directed by the IC

Question 5

What is required to be recorded on the “Fire Watch Form”?

a) Names of firefighters on duty
b) Weather conditions at the scene
c) Time of inspection and the area inspected
d) Details about the next shift of firefighters

Answer 5

c) Time of inspection and the area inspected

Question 6

When does the fire watch end?

a) When the structure is completely destroyed
b) When the site is turned over to a competent person
c) When the Incident Commander decides to end it
d) When the investigators arrive

Answer 6

b) When the site is turned over to a competent person and also C

Question 7

Whose responsibility is it to be familiar with and follow this SOP?

a) Only the Incident Commander
b) Only personnel assigned to the fire watch
c) All personnel in the Division of Firefighting, Communications, and Training
d) Only those involved in residential construction fires

Answer 7

c) All personnel in the Division of Firefighting, Communications, and Training