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1
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What are the five flights available to the JFRD on FCRS ?

A
  • A-Flight : primary/dispatch of everyday incidents
  • B-Flight : fire ground communications for large incidents
  • C-Flight : surrounding agencies, NIMS, mutual aid
  • D-Flight : hospitals, command staff, rear rescue personnel
  • E-Flight : hospitals, command staff, rear rescue personnel
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FRCC will designate a Flight & Talk Group for the following:

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  • incidents requiring 5 or more units
  • isolation of an ATU w/landing zone
  • mutual aid assignments
  • special events
  • non-emergency field communication
  • multi-department/agency communications
  • field training exercises
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A-1 EMS East

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EMS incidents occurring East or South of the St.Johns River, 4 or less units

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A-2 Dispatch

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Dispatch Talk Group for both Suppression and EMS

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For the benefit of all units, FRCC will simultaneously broadcast dispatches across what Talk Groups? When will FRCC not have the capability to do so?

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  • A1, A2, A3, A4

* When back up FRCC is activated

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After completing incident, units shall advise their disposition on which Talk Group?

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the assigned Talk Group prior to returning to A2

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A-3 EMS West

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EMS incidents occurring West or North of the St.Johns River. 4 units or less

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A-4

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Suppression incidents of 4 or less units

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A-5

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Special Event teams unless directed by FRCC to an alternate Talk Group

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10
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A-6

A

Hanna Park

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A-8

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Non-emergency communications between field personnel and Tactical Support

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A-10

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Marine Operations

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13
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A-11 & A-12

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conventional, simplex radio frequencies, short range communication w/in distances of one mile

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A-13

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Nassau County Fire Rescue Dispatch

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A-14

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Nassau County Fire Rescue Tac

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A-15

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St.Johns County Fire Rescue Dispatch

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A-16

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St. Johns County Fire Rescue Tac

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18
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B-Flight

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4 Talk Groups for isolating major incidents

B-1, B-5, B-9, B-13

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EMS & Suppression units requiring five or more units…

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will be isolated B-Flight & assigned a Talk Group by FRCC

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For the benefit of responding units, how long after the initial dispatch of an incident on B-Flight will FRCC rebroadcast the assigned Talk Group?

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15 seconds

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21
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What are the expansion capabilities to the (Main/Sector) B-Flight Talk Groups?

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  • 2 expansion Groups (Sector)

* 1 Announcement Group (AG)

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22
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What is the purpose of expansion groups?

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  • Incident Commanders will use expansion groups at their discretion.
  • AG, can simultaneously broadcast info to assigned Talk Group & both expansion groups but cannot receive transmissions.
  • Main Talk Group or one of the other expansion groups for two-way communications
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23
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Digital Vehicular Repeater System (DVRS)

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  • improves radio coverage in challenging structures
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24
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When DVRS is utilized , the appropriate chief will announce for crews to switch to appropriate radio channel.

A
  • Radio Channels: C1, C5, A7, A9
  • Fire 1, Fire 5, Fire 7, Fire 9: devices in vehicle
    (appropriate chief)
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25
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The FIN may be _______ directly into the 800MHz radio system, allowing JFRD field personnel to communicate with mutual aid counties if necessary.

A

“patched”

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26
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Designed to allow for emergency dispatch centers to immediately communicate with other public safety communication centers in the region when a major incident occurs.

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Metro-Jax Talk Group

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27
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Telephone, computer, printer, or software problems shall be relayed to…

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ITD (Information Technologies Department)

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28
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Request for station equipment problems shall be submitted through…

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Tivoli Systems or call 255-1818

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29
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Where is back up FRCC located?

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At station 33,

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30
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Alert 3, three short beeps in succession

A

Emergency Dispatch Tones

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31
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FRCC repeats what transmissions/pertinent info from field units?

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  • disposition updates
  • EMS alerts
  • W-signals
  • Maydays
  • Signal 34’s
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32
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FRCC will __________ units advising “En-route”, because this is an __________. Units advising “En-route” from a specific location, FRCC will ________.

A
  • not acknowledge
  • acknowledgement of dispatch
  • acknowledge the unit and repeat the location.
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33
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Units en-route to maintenance facilities will advise FRCC when…

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  • out of position
  • on scene
  • returning to quarters
  • back in position
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34
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Units requesting to leave first due territory while remaining in service will:

A
  • secure permission from appropriate chief

* coordinate through FRCC

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35
Q

10-Minute increment notification from FRCC,

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  • incident command
  • signal 34
  • mayday
  • Stemi Alert
  • Stroke Alert
  • Cardiac Red
  • Trauma Alert
  • Trauma Red
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36
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10-minute increment for structure fires shall begin…

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upon dispatch of the incident

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37
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10-minute increment notification from FRCC will begin ___________ and will continue ___________.

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  • when applicable command or notification is advised

* until situation is under control or patient transport is in progress

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38
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When Incident Command is established, personnel establishing and assuming command will utilize ______ as their radio designation for the duration of the incident or until relieved of Command by _______

A

“COMMAND”

* another JFRD Officer

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39
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Units advising Trauma/Stroke/STEMI Alert, Cardiac/Trauma Red will do skas soon as practical, giving:

A
  • criteria
  • Hospital destination
  • ETA
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40
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During business hours, units with vehicle maintenance issues shall contact __________, after hours or holidays units shall contact _________.

A
  • Tactical Support Facility via A8

* FRCC

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41
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During business hours Officers shall contact _________ for instructions for tire and wrecker service, after hours or holidays units shall contact ______.

A
  • Tactical Support Facility

* FRCC

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42
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Dispatch of units in quarters will be preceded by an

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Alert 1 (single alert tone of at least a 1-second duration)

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43
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Dispatch of units on an Available status will be preceded by an

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Alert 2 (alternating “hi-low” alert tone of at least a 1 second duration.

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44
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If a response is not received from a dispatched unit within ______ of initial dispatch, FRCC will attempt to contact the unit by radio and/or _______.

A
  • 15 seconds

* red phone

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45
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If a unit is dispatched, “responding from quarters”, it is the responsibility of field personnel to notify FRCC immediately if the unit:

A
  • is not in quarters
  • is not appropriately staffed to handle incident
  • has limited capabilities and is unable to handle incident
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46
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If a unit is dispatched, “available status”, it is the responsibility of field personnel to notify FRCC immediately if the unit:

A
  • is not appropriately staffed to handle incident
  • has limited capabilities and is unable to handle incident
  • is not closest responder at its current location
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47
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Units in quarters will acknowledge receipt of dispatch by performing one of the following in descending order:

A
  • Press station FSAS confirm button
  • confirm via red phone
  • advise en-route on appropriate Talk Group
  • Press En-route button on MDT
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48
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Available units acknowledgement of dispatch should advise “En-route” and their current location on the appropriate Talk Group for…

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the benefit of surrounding units

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49
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Who may request cancellation of responding units prior to the arrival of JFRD or JSO personnel?

A

Only the patient or complainant

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50
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FRCC will conduct Roll Call by calling Chief Officers first, followed by units en-route. Chief Officers or FRCC may direct responding units to _______.

A

utilize MDTs or A2 to go available

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51
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Activation of the Emergency Alarm Button for a Mayday, personnel should state :

A
  • Unit identification
  • “Mayday! Mayday! Firefighter down/missing”
  • Present location of missing/trapped personnel, if known
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52
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Activation of the Emergency Alarm Button for a Signal 34, personnel should state :

A
  • Unit identification
  • “signal 34”
  • present location
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53
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Per Field Personnel Emergencies: The Emergency Alarm Button must be reset after the emergency has ended. To reset, the user must __________, then release.

A

hold down the button until receiving a long steady tone, approximately 4 seconds

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54
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In the event of a Mayday or lost/trapped firefighter, Command will begin a Roll Call by requesting an _______ from FRCC. Following the _______ FRCC will announce __________.

A
  • Alert 3 (short rapid tones)
  • Alert 3
  • “All companies, stand-by for a Roll Call”
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55
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An Emergency Assistance Request Assignment shall consist of a Maximum Investigative Assignment (engine, ladder, suppression chief) as well as the following:

A
  • rescue unit
  • rescue chief
  • appropriate law enforcement chief
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56
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Which station will be covered at all times?

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Stations 40, 48, and 55

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57
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Two fully staffed engine companies and one fully staffed ladder company shall be maintained at all times in the combined territories of Stations

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  • 1, 2 4, 5, and 9
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58
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Which units are not allowed to be used as transfer companies?

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  • The suppression apparatus assigned to HAZMAT Stations 7 & 21, and the Special OPs stations 4 & 13
  • Rescue 16
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59
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What are your Specialized response teams for HAZMAT?

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  • Station 7 (Eng 7, Hazmat 7, Rescue 7, Ladder 7)

* Station 21 (Eng 21, Hazmat 21, Rescue 21, Ladder 21)

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60
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Who is the Decontamination Unit

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  • Decon Team is compromised of Fire Station 21

* Fire 9 and Hazmat Team will be assigned to all incidents involving the Decon Unit

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61
Q

Who makes up the Special Operations Team?

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Fire Stations 4 & 13

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62
Q

Secondary RIT assignment, automatically assigned on all W-3’s involving large commercial structures. Fire 4 will be assigned as well to assist on scene IC.

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  • Ladder 4 and Heavy Rescue 4
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63
Q

Who is responsible for ensuring that the operator complies with all laws and procedures governing emergency vehicle operations?

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The Company Officer or person in charge of vehicle

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64
Q

Who shall operators report any condition that might temporarily or permanently impair their ability to safely operate a JFRD vehicle to?

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The Company Officer

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65
Q

Per SOG /Vehicle Operations, after Engineer/Operator inspects over apparatus, water level and all other fluid levels they shall complete and sign the ____________.

A

Engineers Daily Apparatus Report

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66
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Who do you immediately report discrepancies, irregularities, or unsafe conditions to, and then who does that person contact?

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  • The company officer

* Company officer then contacts Tactical Support Personnel to be guided by their instructions.

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67
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Per SOG/Vehicle Operations, if the motor of any vehicle or equipment is started, it shall be allowed to run until the temperature has ________.

A

reached the normal operating range prior to shutting off.

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68
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Per SOG/Vehicle Operations: A more thorough inspection of the apparatus and all equipment shall be performed _____ Monday.

A

Every

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69
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Who is responsible for the vehicle and its equipment when companies are assigned to spare units?

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The Company Officer

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70
Q

Who shall the Company Officer notify where the unit was left and if any repairs are needed if a spare unit is returned after normal working hours?

A

FRCC

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71
Q

Although it is the engineer/operator responsibility, who shall verify at his/her earliest convenience the fluid levels of an apparatus that was in a repair facility?

A

OIC

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72
Q

Between what hours should siren use be limited an extent to not disturb persons along the route to an emergency run.

A

0100 and 0600

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73
Q

Emergency vehicle drivers must make every possible effort to make their _____________ known to other drivers.

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presence and intended action

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74
Q

When there is a possible response downgrade , additional units shall continue with emergency response with lights and sirens but shall ________________.

A

not exceed posted speed limit

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75
Q

What is considered favorable conditions authorizing JFRD units to exceed posted speed limits?

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  • light traffic
  • dry pavement
  • good visibility
  • good roads
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76
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Under favorable conditions, how much over the speed limit is authorized?

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maximum of 20mph over

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77
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What is the speed limit under less than favorable conditions?

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the posted speed limit is the absolute maximum permissible

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78
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If it becomes necessary to travel in the center or oncoming traffic lanes, what is the maximum permissible speed limit?

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20 mph

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79
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When approaching and crossing intersections with the right-of-way (green light, no stop sign), JFRD vehicles shall not exceed _____________.

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the posted speed limit

80
Q

If using the center or oncoming traffic lanes to approach controlled intersections (traffic light or stop sign) JFRD vehicles must ____________.

A

come to a complete stop before proceeding through intersection, this also includes occasions when we have the green light.

81
Q

When approaching a negative right-of-way (red light, stop sign) the vehicle shall _______.

A

come to a complete stop and only proceed when operator can account for all traffic in all lanes yielding the right-of-way.

82
Q

a management process enabling fire forces to effectively and efficiently control resources at incidents

A

The Incident Command System

83
Q

What two stages can ICS be subdivided into?

A
  • Initial Response ICS

* Extended Operations ICS

84
Q

Implemented within the first operational period of an incident (approximately first 12 hours)

A

Initial Response ICS

85
Q

Implemented when an operation may extend beyond one operational period or in situations where complex planning is required “Full activation of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)”

A

Extended Operations ICS

86
Q

The use of ICS is mandatory on….

A

all incidents involving 5 or more units

87
Q

The Incident Commander is the final authority for the incident, and responsible for command functions at all times. The IC must assume responsibility for:

A
  • safety for all personnel
  • remove, protect and treat occupants
  • stop fire or hazard
  • conserve property
88
Q

What does the initial report for first arriving unit include?

A
  • unit identification on-scene
  • building description (occupancy, size, construction)
  • obvious conditions and initial tactics
89
Q

If command has already been established and/or assumed and a District Chief is not yet on scene, then the first arriving Suppression District Chief….

A

assumes command upon arrival.

90
Q

Arriving Officers that wish to assume command, will first communicate with the IC being relieved by:

A

radio contact, however face-to-face transfer is preferred.

91
Q

What areas will the relieved officer brief the assuming officer in?

A
  • Situational status
    - threats to life
    - current conditions
    - effectiveness of control efforts
  • deployment and assignments of operating companies
  • appraisal of needs for additional resources at that time
92
Q

In subdividing incidents, these subdivisions may be called _______ and their leaders called ______, depending on the complexity of the ICS instituted.

A
  • Sections, Branches, Divisions, or Groups
  • Section Chiefs, Branch Directors, Division or Group
    Supervisors
93
Q

When complex incidents exceed the capability of one officer to manage the operation effectively, the IC should divide their responsibilities and assign personnel to oversee those subdivisions.

A
  • subdividing incidents
94
Q

Who are the leaders for subdivisions Sections, Branches, Divisions and Groups?

A
  • Section Chiefs
  • Branch Directors
  • Division Supervisors
  • Group Supervisors
95
Q

Geographic area of the incident (Divisons) may be designated as follows:

A
  • Direction (north, south, etc…)
  • Area (roof, parking lot A, beaches, etc…)
  • Floor number ( Div 1, Div 2, Div 3)
96
Q

Operationally specific tasks (Groups) are designated by :

A
  • Function (vent roof, EMS group, water supply, etc…)
97
Q

During Extended Operations ICS, supervising personnel will be referred to by their

A
  • appropriate NIMS designation
98
Q

During Initial Response ICS personnel in radio communications should use

A
  • normal unit designations
99
Q

What is the primary function of the Company Officer working within a subdivided incident?

A

to direct the operations of a crew in performing assigned tasks, and to keep their supervisors informed of the progress of those tasks.

100
Q

What is the main reason for subdividing an incident?

A

Safety of personnel. The assignment of complete crews to an area of operation will enhance the safety factor for personnel.

101
Q

Employed for incidents that require strategic positioning of apparatus, but do not require an on-scene reserve of apparatus.

A

Level I staging

102
Q

Units arriving in Staging will announce their arrival and expect to receive an acknowledgement from FRCC ONLY

A

Level II staging

103
Q

Employed for large scale, complex situations that require an on-scene reserve of apparatus, personnel, or equipment

A

Level II staging

104
Q

What level of staging is standard for all incidents requiring a full assignment or greater as guided by SOGS

A

Level I staging

105
Q

Units arriving in staging shall report their position by announcing their unit identification and location, they should expect to receive immediate acknowledgment from FRCC, and should await instructions from IC

A

Level I staging

106
Q

This level of staging will require a Staging Officer and Formal Staging Area to be designated by Command.

A

Level II staging

107
Q

Per SOG/Incident Command, who will Command designate to establish an area of Rehabilitation, that may involve scene decontamination operations as well?

A

Rescue personnel on scene

108
Q

When will a formal rehab be set up, and what will it require?

A
  • set up at large scale or long duration incidents.

* designation of a formal rehab area and a rehab officer

109
Q

The ________ keeps track of personnel assigned to their crew; _________ keep track of the companies they have been assigned; ______ keeps track of the Divisions or Groups working the incident

A
  • Company Officer
  • Division or Group Leaders
  • IC
110
Q

Per SOG/Personnel Accountability, who is ultimately responsible for accountability at all incidents?

A

The Incident Command

111
Q

When a company is assigned to a Division or Group, who must report to their new leader so that their location is always known?

A

The Company Officer

112
Q

Personnel should always notify their _________ of their whereabouts on the scene

A

Company Officer

113
Q

The Company Officer who suspects or is notified that there is a missing or trapped fire fighter shall immediately notify ________.

A

The IC or Division/Group Leader

114
Q

Who is responsible for completing a Riding List?

A

The company officer

115
Q

Riding List contain:

A 
* name of each personnel listed by seat/job position, 
     SCBA # and portable radio #
* Company/Unit #
* shift
* date
116
Q

Per SOG/Personnel Accountability, going from and offensive to defensive strategy will initiate a….

A

Roll Call

117
Q

How will Command begin a Roll Call?

A

Requesting an Alert 3 from FRCC

“All companies stand by for roll call”

118
Q

Per SOG/Personnel accountability, personnel should always monitor the radio and be ready to answer the __________ if Roll Call is initiated.

A

Company Officer

119
Q

Investigating building alarms, with no occupants present, companies shall…..

A

conduct a thorough walk around

120
Q

Per SOG/Investigations (Signal 24) if no occupant or key holder is available for response in a timely manner, and no indication of hazard is found, ________ may determine the the situation is stable enough to return to service.

A

Officer in Charge

121
Q

Units assigned to a structure fire will fall into one of which two categories?

A
  • Primary suppression Apparatus

* Support Units

122
Q

*First two engine companies at a residential structure fire or
*First three engine companies at a commercial structure fire
and
*First arriving ladder at ALL structure fires

A

Primary Suppression Apparatus

required to provide the needed GPM & support unit functions

123
Q

All other units responding to the incident

A

Support Units

124
Q

What PPE is considered optional for Pump or Aerial operators working within the Hot Zone outside of the involved structure?

A
  • Gloves
  • SCBA
  • Face-piece
125
Q

First arriving apparatus establishing command with initial report…

A
  • Unit ID on scene
  • Building description
  • obvious conditions
  • radio designation “command”
  • hydrant location
126
Q

Per SOG/Signal 25, first arriving engine should transmit over the radio…

A
  • hydrant location or the need to perform a tanker shuttle
127
Q

Per SOG/Signal 25, first arriving engine shall position itself with the following in mind:

A
  • hose deployment
  • fire intensity
  • overhead wires
  • location of fire
  • ladder company access
128
Q

Per SOG/Signal 25, the difference between second arriving engine and third arriving engine is…

A
  • Second arriving Engine, approach the scene only as far as the CLOSEST hydrant.
  • Third arriving Engine, approach the scene only as far as the NEXT closest hydrant.
  • Structure fires within complexes that utilize private hydrants require the third arriving engine to stage on a municipal hydrant outside the complex.
129
Q

Per SOG/Signal 25, the first arriving ladder shall position itself with the following in mind:

A
  • intended use
  • aerial placement
  • width needed for jack deployment
  • overhead wires
  • expected progression of the fire
130
Q

Per SOG/Signal 25, second arriving ladder …

A
  • stage uncommitted and await instructions from Command

* anticipate and prepare to be assigned RIT duties

131
Q

Squads are defined as an Engine in their ________ and should perform Engine Company Assignments. On all other assignments their main duty is to establish a ______. All structure fires require at least _______.

A
  • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd due territories
  • Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) Per SOG 408
  • one Squad assigned as RIT
132
Q

Per SOG/Signal 25, first arriving Rescue shall place apparatus in a location that will provide unobstructed _____ for patient transport while not impeding placement or operations of suppression companies.

A

egress

133
Q

Per SOG/Signal 25, first arriving Rescue shall prepare to assist with….

A
  • fire suppression tasks if needed

* identify a rehab area and transmit that location to command

134
Q

If rescue becomes blocked by supply hose, apparatus or for any other reason and cannot quickly egress, the _________ immediately.

A

*OIC, must notify Command

135
Q

Per SOF/Signal 25, second arriving rescue shall…

A

Stay in advantageous location and await instructions from command.

136
Q

Per SOG/Signal 25, first arriving tanker shall

A

stage uncommitted and prepare to deploy the basin for a tanker shuttle while awaiting instructions from Command.

137
Q

Second and third arriving tanker…

A

stage uncommitted

138
Q

Per SOG/Signal 25, first arriving suppression chief…

A
  • assume command

* establish RIT Per SOG 408

139
Q

Second arriving suppression chief…

A
  • counsel with IC

* assume position of Incident Safety Officer per SOG 422, unless directed otherwise by command

140
Q

Additional Suppression Chief…

A
  • counsel with IC

* assist the IC, may be assigned control of a geographic or task oriented sector by the IC

141
Q

Generally require an investigation by the first arriving unit. Company Officer can go with the company to check situation while utilizing a portable to continue command.

A

Nothing Showing

142
Q

These situations require immediate action to stabilize the situation.

A

Fast attack

143
Q

What are four critical benchmarks that must be completed in order and reported via radio?

A
  1. “All clear on the primary search”
  2. “Situtation under control” or “Signal 77”
  3. “All clear on the secondary search”
  4. “W-4” (if fresh crews are needed) or “W-4 for units on scene” (if fresh crews are available on scene)
144
Q

Fireground operations must be structured around the completion of __________.

A

the primary search

145
Q

The situation is considered to be in ________ until an “All clear” is given

A

rescue mode

146
Q

How do you relay the completion of Primary search and Secondary search?

A

Via radio to IC

147
Q

Personnel operating in hazardous areas shall:

A

*operate in teams of two or more and be in communication

by any means.

148
Q

Offensive Strategy (interior attack) should be abandoned when:

A

*the extent of the fire prohibits effective suppression
or
*the structure becomes unsafe

149
Q

Protecting exposures, stopping the forward progress of the fire and bringing fire under control are all…

A

Defensive strategies (exterior attack)

150
Q

What signals are considered to be the evacuation orders from IC?

A
  • an order given over the radio (Evacuate!!)

* repetitive blasts of the apparatus airhorns”

151
Q

When a shift from offensive to a defensive strategy has been made, it is extremely important that everyone get word that a shift has been made prior to the application of water by ________.

A

heavy appliances or aerial streams

152
Q

During W4, what is mandatory and required for members participating in overhaul operation?

A

SCBA and PPE

153
Q

What is the minimum apparatus assigned to the W4 signal?

A

one additional engine, ladder, rescue, Rehab 5 and Air 5.

154
Q

Who manages incident rehab and ensures all required documentation is completed and delivered to HQ

A

The Rescue District/Battalion Chief

155
Q

The W4 signal is automatic in what cases:

A

*primary units exceed one bottle of air prior to a Signal 77
being announced
*primary units exceeding 40 minutes of strenuous activity
prior to a Signal 77 being announced
*All 2nd Alarms or greater

156
Q

All structure fires that involve flame damage to the structure will require the response of a…

A

Suppression District/Battalion Chief

157
Q

All incidents dispatched as structure fires that involve FLAME damage to the structure will ALSO require the arrival of _______ to ensure the needed GPM and support functions.

A 
2 engines/squads (residential structure)
                       or 
3 engines/squads (commercial structure)
                    and 
1 ladder
158
Q

Regarding W- signals, what is of utmost importance at every structure fire ?

A

A thorough on scene report

159
Q

Any building that has 4 floors or greater, regardless of the location of the fire is considered…

A

a high rise

160
Q

First Alarm Assignments consist of :

A 
5-Engines
3-Ladders
4-Suppression Chiefs
1-Rescue Chief
2-Rescue Units
2-Squads
Special Operations Team
161
Q

Per SOG/High Rise, First arriving Unit will assume Command and If nothing is showing on arrival, assume a _______. If smoke or fire is showing, ___________.

A
  • concealed fire

* initiate a second alarm

162
Q

Per SOG/High Rise, Engineer of first arriving engine company shall park apparatus in the vicinity of ________.

A

The FDC, making sure not to impede the initial ladder companies.

163
Q

Per SOG/High Rise, after the Engineer parks the engine at the FDC, he/she will proceed to ______ and remain there. Radio designation will be “_________”.

A
  • fire alarm panel

* Panel Control

164
Q

Per SOG/High Rise, until a Lobby Control officer has been designated by command, the Engineer serving as Panel Control needs to be prepared to __________.

A

direct incoming crews

165
Q

If the reported location of the fire is below the ____, stairs shall be used for the initial ascent.

A

7th floor

166
Q

Per SOG/High Rise, who forms the Initial Attack Team, and what will their radio designation be?

A
  • First and second arriving engine companies

* Attack One

167
Q

Per SOG/High Rise, upon arrival at the fire floor, what three things should be reported via radio, and in case of radio malfunction via _________. Communications are _______ for safety.

A
  • conditions, actions, needs
  • fire phones
  • mandatory
168
Q

Per SOG/High Rise, _________ with Attack One is key

A

Coordination

169
Q

Per SOG/High Rise, Ladder Companies are to ______ of the Fire Attack Teams.

A

support the efforts

170
Q

Per SOG/High Rise, Ladder Companies top priorities are …

A
  • forcible entry
  • search and rescue
  • ventilation
  • checking for extension
171
Q

Per SOG/High Rise, what do the first and second arriving ladders do when arriving on scene?

A

They are tasked with the same job just opposite sides of each other if possible. Set up use for aerial ladder in the most advantageous place and conduct a rapid needs assessment for use of exterior ladder operations. If none needed, proceed to fire floor making sure to drop off a cordless PPV fan with 50’ cord at the front of building

172
Q

Per SOG/High Rise, upon reaching the fire floor how should the 1st and 2nd Ladder Companies enter?

A
  • attached to a tag line

* from opposite stairwells if conditions are tenable

173
Q

Who is consider the “Forward Eyes” ?

A

1st and 2nd Ladder Companies

174
Q

Per SOG/High Rise, what is the 3rd arriving ladder tasked with?

A
  • initiating PPV and RIT.
  • they also bring a cordless fan with 50’ cord
  • pair up with 2nd Squad one floor below fire
175
Q

Per SOG/High Rise, 1st Squad is tasked with…

A

announcing a stairwell and ascending to the roof, then descending opposite stairwell doing primary search all the way down

176
Q

Per SOG/High Rise, 2nd Squad pairs up with _____ one floor below the fire floor.

A

3rd arriving ladder company

177
Q

One suppression company assigned to every stairwell in the building repeatedly searching for occupants in the stairwell and assisting in removing them as needed.

A

RAT (Rapid Ascent Team)

178
Q

Per SOG/High Rise, if elevators are used in any capacity other than initial ascent, they shall have a _____________ and be in _________.

A
  • Firefighter operator assigned

* FIRE SERVICE MODE

179
Q

Per SOG/High Rise, the firefighter operator assigned to an elevator working in FIRE SERVICE MODE should have an _______ and remain with car at all times to coordinate transport of personnel and equipment with ________ and _________.

A
  • SCBA, radio, and set of irons

* Lobby Control and Forward Staging

180
Q

Per SOG/High Rise, what is considered secondary priorities?

A
  • Rehab
  • Utilities
  • Secondary search
  • Salvage
  • Logistical support
181
Q

Per SOG/High Rise, what utilities must be secured and monitored

A
  • Electric
  • gas
  • back up power supply
  • mechanical rooms
  • fire sprinkler systems
182
Q

Fire Service Mode (EFS) is only to be used by fire fighter, and is usually split up in what 2 modes?

A

*Phase I & Phase II

183
Q

Phase I mode may be activated in what three ways?

A
  • Fire Alarm System automatically by smoke
  • Fire Alarm System automatically by heat sensors
  • Firefighters (manually) using the key switches on the call station
184
Q

What floor is the fire Recall Floor and if alarm was activated on the fire recall floor where does it go then?

A
  • Usually first floor lobby

* elevator will recall to an alternate floor

185
Q

How do you return elevator to normal service after Phase I has been activated?

A

Located on the fire recall floor (lobby wall) is afire service key switch, switch it to Re-Set after alarms have been reset.

186
Q

How many ways can Phase II be activated, and what are the key switch options?

A
  • One way, by a key switch inside the elevator on the centralized control panel.
  • Key switch has 3 positions
    1. Off
    2. On (illuminates solid red fire helmet)
    3. Hold
187
Q

What may set off a Shunt Trip on the electrical feed to the elevators?

A

Water or smoke in the elevator shaft

188
Q

What does a “Flashing Red Fire Helmet” on the recall Lobby wall or inside the elevator car mean?

A

This is a warning sign that the Shunt Trip is preparing to activate.

189
Q

While connected to an FDC in pump gear, to prevent overheating the pump in the event that there is nothing flowing in the building what should you do?

A

don’t forget to circulate water by way of the recirculating valve or other means.

190
Q

Per SOG/High Rise, what is the job of a Remote Pump Operator ?

A

Connect to a standpipe outlet and the floor below the fire floor, install a inline pressure gauge, assure adequate pressure, communicate via radio to correct and regulate pressure.

191
Q

Per SOG/High Rise, how can we minimize a Low Pressure Emergency

A

the High Rise nozzle is equipped with a 1/2” low flow tip ,this tip can provide a full steam reach at 30psi
(40GPM @ 1psi FL)

192
Q

The Cordless/110v PPV fan can operate _____ on battery power prior to a 110v source.

A

45 mins

193
Q

Per SOG/High Rise, during a search and rescue, search priorities in the following order are….

A
  • Fire Floor
  • Floor directly above fire floor
  • top floor
  • work down from top floor
194
Q

In a Residential High Rise situation, a tool considered to be a valuable asset for operations that is used to force many doors in low visibility conditions and will reduce fatigue is…..

A

Hydra Ram/Rabbit Tool (HFT)

195
Q

Per SOG/High Rise, who ensures all stairwells are clear of any occupants in distress from the level of the fire floor to the roof?

A

RAT

JFRD Engineer (5 decks)

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