SOG 410

Question 1

SOG 410

Answer 1

Hurricane

Question 2

Hurricane Mission are:

Answer 2

• Damage assessment
• Care or sick and injured
• Extrication of trapped
• Firefighting
• Assist in recovery operations

Question 3

Hurricane season runs from:

Answer 3

June 1 through November 30

Question 4

-Hurricane stages-

Answer 4

• Hurricane alert - 84 hours prior to land fall
• Hurricane watch - 36 hours prior to land fall
• Hurricane warning - 24 - 36 hours prior to land fall
• Hurricane operations - During the hurricane
• Post hurricane operations - Recovery

Question 5

The saffir-simpson scale is what? And what is the rating?

Answer 5

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane scale is a 1-5 rating based on hurricane’s expected along the coast from a hurricane land fall.

Category 1 - 75-95 mph - Minimal
Category 2 - 96-110 mph - Moderate
Category 3 - 111-130 mph - Extensive
Category 4 - 131-155 mph - Extreme
Category 5 - >155 mph - Catastrophic

Question 6

Hurricane: Command:

Utilizing the National Incident Management System model the ______ will establish command at the ______.

Answer 6

Mayor

EOC

Question 7

Hurrican: EOC’s Operations section will what groups under it?

Answer 7

• Firefighting group -
• Hazmat group -
• Health and Medical group -

Question 8

Hurricane Complex Command will be:

Answer 8

North Complex
South Complex
West Complex
Beaches Complex

Question 9

JFRD staffing at EOC hurrican watch: The following personnel will join other county officials at the EOC:

Answer 9

• Director/Fire Chief
• Deputy Director/Fire Chief
• Division Chief or Operations
• Division Chief of Rescue
• Division Chief of Emergency Preparedness
• Division Chief of Services

Question 10

Hurricane: To ensure that on and off duty personnel understand what is expected of them and are prepared for recall, the following guidelines should be implemented:

Answer 10

• Off going shift will be required to stay over until released by battalion chief.
• When released, they should take their turnout gear and personal hygiene products with them in case they are recalled

Question 11

Off Duty Personnel: When a hurricane watch is issued for Duval County, JFRD personnel shall:

Answer 11

• Make preparations to their domicile
• Keep a close watch on the direction of the storm
• Have all personal and family matters secured
• Call their assigned stations and report that they are aware of the potential threat and advice of their

Question 12

Hurricane On-Duty personnel:
Personnel who are unable to return shall notify ______ if communications is available, if not it will be assumed that personnel who do not return within ______ will not return

Answer 12

Company Officer

2 Hours

Question 13

Station Preparedness: Hurricane season checklist, completed on ______ of each year, by the ______ will report any deficiencies found to the battalion chief, through the chain-of-command

Answer 13

May 1

Station Captain

Question 14

If suppression and rescue are house together, deficiencies will be reported to the ______. The battalion chief will then submit the check list to the ______. All corrective measure need to be completed ______.

Answer 14

Suppression Battalion Chief

Division Chief Services

Prior to June 1

Question 15

Hurricane Secure Station and Apparatus:
Hurricane Alert -
Hurricane Watch -
Hurricane Warning -

Answer 15

Hurricane Alert -
1) Secure all windows above the first floor
2) Locate and fill all water containers
3) Top-off LP tanks
4) Contact logistical support for delivery of pre-packaged rescue supplies
Hurricane Watch -
1) Secure all first floor windows
2) Secure all loose items at and around station
3) Have all reserve apparatus folded and fully _____
4) Designated stations should make preparations to evacuate
-Hurricane Warning -
1) Notify personnel to anticipate staying additional shifts
2) Top-off apparatus fuel tanks.

Question 16

Hurricane: Boarding/Evacuation of JFRD Facilities: Escape routes may be inaccessible due to traffic, high tides, and other storm conditions as early as ______ prior to land fall. Units housed in structures not suitable for winds above ______ mph must be evacuated ______ prior to land fall. The ______ will maintain a master list of these structures and stations evacuation.

Answer 16

6 Hours
74 mph
6 Hours
Division Chief of Operations

Question 17

Hurricane: For a scheduled evacuation from a JFRD facility, the chief of services will ensure that the following precautions have been met.

Should the conditions warrant an unscheduled evacuation of the station the officer in charge will notify:

Answer 17

1) Board up windows and opening
2) Secure outside objects
3) Leave bay doors open
4) Coordinate with public building division to shut off water, electricity and gas the master shutoff
5) Notify FRCC of closing

1) District Chief
2) Fire group Supervisor

Question 18

The ______ assumes the responsibility for opening and staffing all hurricane shelters.

Answer 18

American Red Cross

Question 19

Hazard Considerations: Hurricane Response Hazards are:

Answer 19

• Drowning (leading cause of death during hurricanes)
• Electrical hazard (second leading cause of death during hurricanes)
• Street filled with debris
• No phone service
• No electrical power
• Low water pressure
• Gas and chemical leaks
• Radio antennas destroyed
• Floods

Question 20

The most potentially destructive force of any major hurricane is:

Answer 20

Storm surge

Question 21

Hurricane: Evacuation of Public.

When necessary, evacuation orders will only be issued by ______.

Answer 21

Governor or the Mayor

Question 22

Hurricane: For safety purposes, JFRD apparatus will be placed ______ when sustained winds of ______ exist or when local conditions become unsafe.

Answer 22

Out-of-service

50 mph or greater

Question 23

Post-hurricane Priorities:

Answer 23

1) Damage assessment
2) Continued delivery of emergency services
3) Fire prevention activities
4) Adjustments to personnel and equipment assignments