SOG 3-25 Fire Watch

Question 1

According to SOG 3-25 Fire Watch

When shall the IC implement fire watch? 4

Answer 1

• after residential construction fire
• when an investigator is required to attend the scene and scene continuity is required
• if crews are unable to visually confirm that the fire is extinguished
• when a fire watch is deemed necessary by the IC

Question 2

According to SOG 3-25 Fire Watch When might the Incident Commander implement a fire watch?

a) Only after commercial construction fires
b) When a fire watch is deemed necessary by the IC
c) At all structure fires
d) Only during nighttime incidents

Answer 2

b) When a fire watch is deemed necessary by the IC

Question 3

According to SOG 3-25 Fire Watch What is the minimum number of firefighters required for a fire watch?

a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four

Answer 3

c) Three

Question 4

According to SOG 3-25 Fire Watch Why might a fire watch be initiated after a residential construction fire?

a) To speed up the investigation process
b) To facilitate the cleanup crew’s work
c) To ensure complete extinguishment
d) To provide additional training for firefighters

Answer 4

c) To ensure complete extinguishment

Question 5

According to SOG 3-25 Fire Watch How often should personnel on a fire watch inspect areas impacted by fire?

a) Every 15 minutes
b) Every hour
c) Every half-hour or as directed by the IC
d) Once at the beginning and once at the end

Answer 5

c) Every half-hour or as directed by the IC

Question 6

According to SOG 3-25 Fire Watch What should be recorded on the “Fire Watch Form”?

a) The names of firefighters on duty
b) The weather conditions during the incident
c) The time of inspection and areas inspected
d) The Incident Commander’s contact information

Answer 6

c) The time of inspection and areas inspected

Question 7

According to SOG 3-25 Fire Watch When does the fire watch continue until?

a) Until the investigation is complete
b) Until the fire department runs out of resources
c) Until the site has been turned over to a competent person or as determined by the IC
d) Until the next shift change

Answer 7

c) Until the site has been turned over to a competent person or as determined by the IC

Question 8

According to SOG 3-25 Fire Watch What may be considered for on-scene support during a fire watch?

a) Aerial ladder trucks
b) Ambulances
c) Rehab 201
d) Fire prevention teams

Answer 8

c) Rehab 201