SOG 3-28 Hoarding

Question 1

According to SOG3-28 Hoarding What action should personnel take upon discovering hoarding conditions according to the guideline?
A. Keep it confidential
B. Announce the situation over the radio
C. Ignore it
D. Contact the building owner

Answer 1

B. Announce the situation over the radio

Question 2

According to SOG3-28 Hoarding Why might the additional weight of hoarded materials compromise a building’s structural integrity?
A. It adds aesthetic appeal
B. It increases fire resistance
C. It may lead to a premature collapse
D. It enhances insulation

Answer 2

C. It may lead to a premature collapse

Question 3

According to SOG3-28 Hoarding What change in firefighting strategy and tactics may be required in hoarding situations?
A. Decrease water usage
B. Increase personnel distance
C. Maintain standard procedures
D. Adapt to increased complexity

Answer 3

D. Adapt to increased complexity

Question 4

According to SOG3-28 Hoarding Why might personnel have difficulty remaining in contact with walls during interior operations in hoarding conditions?
A. Slippery surfaces
B. Limited visibility
C. Hoarded materials
D. Structural damage

Answer 4

C. Hoarded materials

Question 5

According to SOG3-28 Hoarding What information should be provided when advising the Division of Fire Prevention about a hoarding situation?
A. Only the address
B. Occurrence number, address, and contact information
C. Only the occurrence number
D. Building owner’s name

Answer 5

B. Occurrence number, address, and contact information

Question 6

According to SOG3-28 Hoarding In addition to the Division of Fire Prevention, where should the Officer email the information about a hoarding situation?
A. Division of Communications
B. Building Management
C. Local Police Department
D. Local Municipality

Answer 6

A. Division of Communications

Question 7

According to SOG3-28 Hoarding What potential risk do falling items and excessive materials pose to access or egress routes?
A. Improved safety
B. Enhanced visibility
C. Blocked routes
D. Faster evacuation

Answer 7

C. Blocked routes

Question 8

According to SOG3-28 Hoarding What does the guideline recommend personnel to do in case of a hoarding situation?
A. Proceed with standard firefighting procedures
B. Inform the media
C. Change radio frequencies
D. Advise the Division of Fire Prevention

Answer 8

D. Advise the Division of Fire Prevention

Question 9

According to SOG3-28 Hoarding How can hoarding impact firefighting emergency situations?
A. It simplifies operations
B. It decreases the fuel load
C. It increases complexity
D. It reduces the need for caution

Answer 9

C. It increases complexity

Question 10

According to SOG3-28 Hoarding What might hoarded materials create during a fire, according to the guideline?
A. Decreased fire intensity
B. Increased oxygen levels
C. Excessive smoke
D. Improved visibility

Answer 10

C. Excessive smoke

Question 11

According to SOG3-28 Hoarding In hoarding situations, what may hinder personnel from accessing the source of the fire and/or occupants?
A. Adequate lighting
B. Clear pathways
C. Hoarded materials
D. Proper ventilation

Answer 11

C. Hoarded materials

Question 12

According to SOG3-28 Hoarding What is the potential impact of hoarding on exits during a fire?
A. Unaffected exits
B. Improved escape routes
C. Blocked exits
D. Faster evacuation

Answer 12

C. Blocked exits

Question 13

According to SOG3-28 Hoarding What is the purpose of caution notes being added to the address in hoarding situations?
A. To commend the occupant
B. To inform the media
C. To enhance communication
D. To maintain confidentiality

Answer 13

C. To enhance communication