SOG Flashcards
What are the five flights available to the JFRD on FCRS ?
- 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
FRCC will designate a Flight & Talk Group for the following:
- 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
A-1 EMS East
EMS incidents occurring East or South of the St.Johns River, 4 or less units
A-2 Dispatch
Dispatch Talk Group for both Suppression and EMS
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?
- A1, A2, A3, A4
* When back up FRCC is activated
After completing incident, units shall advise their disposition on which Talk Group?
the assigned Talk Group prior to returning to A2
A-3 EMS West
EMS incidents occurring West or North of the St.Johns River. 4 units or less
A-4
Suppression incidents of 4 or less units
A-5
Special Event teams unless directed by FRCC to an alternate Talk Group
A-6
Hanna Park
A-8
Non-emergency communications between field personnel and Tactical Support
A-10
Marine Operations
A-11 & A-12
conventional, simplex radio frequencies, short range communication w/in distances of one mile
A-13
Nassau County Fire Rescue Dispatch
A-14
Nassau County Fire Rescue Tac
A-15
St.Johns County Fire Rescue Dispatch
A-16
St. Johns County Fire Rescue Tac
B-Flight
4 Talk Groups for isolating major incidents
B-1, B-5, B-9, B-13
EMS & Suppression units requiring five or more units…
will be isolated B-Flight & assigned a Talk Group by FRCC
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?
15 seconds
What are the expansion capabilities to the (Main/Sector) B-Flight Talk Groups?
- 2 expansion Groups (Sector)
* 1 Announcement Group (AG)
What is the purpose of expansion groups?
- 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
Digital Vehicular Repeater System (DVRS)
- improves radio coverage in challenging structures
When DVRS is utilized , the appropriate chief will announce for crews to switch to appropriate radio channel.
- Radio Channels: C1, C5, A7, A9
- Fire 1, Fire 5, Fire 7, Fire 9: devices in vehicle
(appropriate chief)
The FIN may be _______ directly into the 800MHz radio system, allowing JFRD field personnel to communicate with mutual aid counties if necessary.
“patched”
Designed to allow for emergency dispatch centers to immediately communicate with other public safety communication centers in the region when a major incident occurs.
Metro-Jax Talk Group
Telephone, computer, printer, or software problems shall be relayed to…
ITD (Information Technologies Department)
Request for station equipment problems shall be submitted through…
Tivoli Systems or call 255-1818
Where is back up FRCC located?
At station 33,
Alert 3, three short beeps in succession
Emergency Dispatch Tones
FRCC repeats what transmissions/pertinent info from field units?
- disposition updates
- EMS alerts
- W-signals
- Maydays
- Signal 34’s
FRCC will __________ units advising “En-route”, because this is an __________. Units advising “En-route” from a specific location, FRCC will ________.
- not acknowledge
- acknowledgement of dispatch
- acknowledge the unit and repeat the location.
Units en-route to maintenance facilities will advise FRCC when…
- out of position
- on scene
- returning to quarters
- back in position
Units requesting to leave first due territory while remaining in service will:
- secure permission from appropriate chief
* coordinate through FRCC
10-Minute increment notification from FRCC,
- incident command
- signal 34
- mayday
- Stemi Alert
- Stroke Alert
- Cardiac Red
- Trauma Alert
- Trauma Red
10-minute increment for structure fires shall begin…
upon dispatch of the incident
10-minute increment notification from FRCC will begin ___________ and will continue ___________.
- when applicable command or notification is advised
* until situation is under control or patient transport is in progress
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 _______
“COMMAND”
* another JFRD Officer
Units advising Trauma/Stroke/STEMI Alert, Cardiac/Trauma Red will do skas soon as practical, giving:
- criteria
- Hospital destination
- ETA
During business hours, units with vehicle maintenance issues shall contact __________, after hours or holidays units shall contact _________.
- Tactical Support Facility via A8
* FRCC
During business hours Officers shall contact _________ for instructions for tire and wrecker service, after hours or holidays units shall contact ______.
- Tactical Support Facility
* FRCC
Dispatch of units in quarters will be preceded by an
Alert 1 (single alert tone of at least a 1-second duration)
Dispatch of units on an Available status will be preceded by an
Alert 2 (alternating “hi-low” alert tone of at least a 1 second duration.
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 _______.
- 15 seconds
* red phone
If a unit is dispatched, “responding from quarters”, it is the responsibility of field personnel to notify FRCC immediately if the unit:
- is not in quarters
- is not appropriately staffed to handle incident
- has limited capabilities and is unable to handle incident
If a unit is dispatched, “available status”, it is the responsibility of field personnel to notify FRCC immediately if the unit:
- is not appropriately staffed to handle incident
- has limited capabilities and is unable to handle incident
- is not closest responder at its current location
Units in quarters will acknowledge receipt of dispatch by performing one of the following in descending order:
- Press station FSAS confirm button
- confirm via red phone
- advise en-route on appropriate Talk Group
- Press En-route button on MDT
Available units acknowledgement of dispatch should advise “En-route” and their current location on the appropriate Talk Group for…
the benefit of surrounding units
Who may request cancellation of responding units prior to the arrival of JFRD or JSO personnel?
Only the patient or complainant
FRCC will conduct Roll Call by calling Chief Officers first, followed by units en-route. Chief Officers or FRCC may direct responding units to _______.
utilize MDTs or A2 to go available
Activation of the Emergency Alarm Button for a Mayday, personnel should state :
- Unit identification
- “Mayday! Mayday! Firefighter down/missing”
- Present location of missing/trapped personnel, if known
Activation of the Emergency Alarm Button for a Signal 34, personnel should state :
- Unit identification
- “signal 34”
- present location
Per Field Personnel Emergencies: The Emergency Alarm Button must be reset after the emergency has ended. To reset, the user must __________, then release.
hold down the button until receiving a long steady tone, approximately 4 seconds
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 __________.
- Alert 3 (short rapid tones)
- Alert 3
- “All companies, stand-by for a Roll Call”
An Emergency Assistance Request Assignment shall consist of a Maximum Investigative Assignment (engine, ladder, suppression chief) as well as the following:
- rescue unit
- rescue chief
- appropriate law enforcement chief
Which station will be covered at all times?
Stations 40, 48, and 55
Two fully staffed engine companies and one fully staffed ladder company shall be maintained at all times in the combined territories of Stations
- 1, 2 4, 5, and 9
Which units are not allowed to be used as transfer companies?
- The suppression apparatus assigned to HAZMAT Stations 7 & 21, and the Special OPs stations 4 & 13
- Rescue 16
What are your Specialized response teams for HAZMAT?
- Station 7 (Eng 7, Hazmat 7, Rescue 7, Ladder 7)
* Station 21 (Eng 21, Hazmat 21, Rescue 21, Ladder 21)
Who is the Decontamination Unit
- Decon Team is compromised of Fire Station 21
* Fire 9 and Hazmat Team will be assigned to all incidents involving the Decon Unit
Who makes up the Special Operations Team?
Fire Stations 4 & 13
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.
- Ladder 4 and Heavy Rescue 4
Who is responsible for ensuring that the operator complies with all laws and procedures governing emergency vehicle operations?
The Company Officer or person in charge of vehicle
Who shall operators report any condition that might temporarily or permanently impair their ability to safely operate a JFRD vehicle to?
The Company Officer
Per SOG /Vehicle Operations, after Engineer/Operator inspects over apparatus, water level and all other fluid levels they shall complete and sign the ____________.
Engineers Daily Apparatus Report
Who do you immediately report discrepancies, irregularities, or unsafe conditions to, and then who does that person contact?
- The company officer
* Company officer then contacts Tactical Support Personnel to be guided by their instructions.
Per SOG/Vehicle Operations, if the motor of any vehicle or equipment is started, it shall be allowed to run until the temperature has ________.
reached the normal operating range prior to shutting off.
Per SOG/Vehicle Operations: A more thorough inspection of the apparatus and all equipment shall be performed _____ Monday.
Every
Who is responsible for the vehicle and its equipment when companies are assigned to spare units?
The Company Officer
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?
FRCC
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?
OIC
Between what hours should siren use be limited an extent to not disturb persons along the route to an emergency run.
0100 and 0600
Emergency vehicle drivers must make every possible effort to make their _____________ known to other drivers.
presence and intended action
When there is a possible response downgrade , additional units shall continue with emergency response with lights and sirens but shall ________________.
not exceed posted speed limit
What is considered favorable conditions authorizing JFRD units to exceed posted speed limits?
- light traffic
- dry pavement
- good visibility
- good roads
Under favorable conditions, how much over the speed limit is authorized?
maximum of 20mph over
What is the speed limit under less than favorable conditions?
the posted speed limit is the absolute maximum permissible
If it becomes necessary to travel in the center or oncoming traffic lanes, what is the maximum permissible speed limit?
20 mph
When approaching and crossing intersections with the right-of-way (green light, no stop sign), JFRD vehicles shall not exceed _____________.
the posted speed limit
If using the center or oncoming traffic lanes to approach controlled intersections (traffic light or stop sign) JFRD vehicles must ____________.
come to a complete stop before proceeding through intersection, this also includes occasions when we have the green light.
When approaching a negative right-of-way (red light, stop sign) the vehicle shall _______.
come to a complete stop and only proceed when operator can account for all traffic in all lanes yielding the right-of-way.
a management process enabling fire forces to effectively and efficiently control resources at incidents
The Incident Command System
What two stages can ICS be subdivided into?
- Initial Response ICS
* Extended Operations ICS
Implemented within the first operational period of an incident (approximately first 12 hours)
Initial Response ICS
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)”
Extended Operations ICS
The use of ICS is mandatory on….
all incidents involving 5 or more units
The Incident Commander is the final authority for the incident, and responsible for command functions at all times. The IC must assume responsibility for:
- safety for all personnel
- remove, protect and treat occupants
- stop fire or hazard
- conserve property
What does the initial report for first arriving unit include?
- unit identification on-scene
- building description (occupancy, size, construction)
- obvious conditions and initial tactics
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….
assumes command upon arrival.
Arriving Officers that wish to assume command, will first communicate with the IC being relieved by:
radio contact, however face-to-face transfer is preferred.
What areas will the relieved officer brief the assuming officer in?
- 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
In subdividing incidents, these subdivisions may be called _______ and their leaders called ______, depending on the complexity of the ICS instituted.
- Sections, Branches, Divisions, or Groups
- Section Chiefs, Branch Directors, Division or Group
Supervisors
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.
- subdividing incidents
Who are the leaders for subdivisions Sections, Branches, Divisions and Groups?
- Section Chiefs
- Branch Directors
- Division Supervisors
- Group Supervisors
Geographic area of the incident (Divisons) may be designated as follows:
- Direction (north, south, etc…)
- Area (roof, parking lot A, beaches, etc…)
- Floor number ( Div 1, Div 2, Div 3)
Operationally specific tasks (Groups) are designated by :
- Function (vent roof, EMS group, water supply, etc…)
During Extended Operations ICS, supervising personnel will be referred to by their
- appropriate NIMS designation
During Initial Response ICS personnel in radio communications should use
- normal unit designations
What is the primary function of the Company Officer working within a subdivided incident?
to direct the operations of a crew in performing assigned tasks, and to keep their supervisors informed of the progress of those tasks.
What is the main reason for subdividing an incident?
Safety of personnel. The assignment of complete crews to an area of operation will enhance the safety factor for personnel.
Employed for incidents that require strategic positioning of apparatus, but do not require an on-scene reserve of apparatus.
Level I staging
Units arriving in Staging will announce their arrival and expect to receive an acknowledgement from FRCC ONLY
Level II staging
Employed for large scale, complex situations that require an on-scene reserve of apparatus, personnel, or equipment
Level II staging
What level of staging is standard for all incidents requiring a full assignment or greater as guided by SOGS
Level I staging
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
Level I staging
This level of staging will require a Staging Officer and Formal Staging Area to be designated by Command.
Level II staging
Per SOG/Incident Command, who will Command designate to establish an area of Rehabilitation, that may involve scene decontamination operations as well?
Rescue personnel on scene
When will a formal rehab be set up, and what will it require?
- set up at large scale or long duration incidents.
* designation of a formal rehab area and a rehab officer
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
- Company Officer
- Division or Group Leaders
- IC
Per SOG/Personnel Accountability, who is ultimately responsible for accountability at all incidents?
The Incident Command
When a company is assigned to a Division or Group, who must report to their new leader so that their location is always known?
The Company Officer
Personnel should always notify their _________ of their whereabouts on the scene
Company Officer
The Company Officer who suspects or is notified that there is a missing or trapped fire fighter shall immediately notify ________.
The IC or Division/Group Leader
Who is responsible for completing a Riding List?
The company officer
Riding List contain:
* name of each personnel listed by seat/job position,
SCBA # and portable radio #
* Company/Unit #
* shift
* datePer SOG/Personnel Accountability, going from and offensive to defensive strategy will initiate a….
Roll Call
How will Command begin a Roll Call?
Requesting an Alert 3 from FRCC
“All companies stand by for roll call”
Per SOG/Personnel accountability, personnel should always monitor the radio and be ready to answer the __________ if Roll Call is initiated.
Company Officer
Investigating building alarms, with no occupants present, companies shall…..
conduct a thorough walk around
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.
Officer in Charge
Units assigned to a structure fire will fall into one of which two categories?
- Primary suppression Apparatus
* Support Units
*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
Primary Suppression Apparatus
required to provide the needed GPM & support unit functions
All other units responding to the incident
Support Units
What PPE is considered optional for Pump or Aerial operators working within the Hot Zone outside of the involved structure?
- Gloves
- SCBA
- Face-piece
First arriving apparatus establishing command with initial report…
- Unit ID on scene
- Building description
- obvious conditions
- radio designation “command”
- hydrant location
Per SOG/Signal 25, first arriving engine should transmit over the radio…
- hydrant location or the need to perform a tanker shuttle
Per SOG/Signal 25, first arriving engine shall position itself with the following in mind:
- hose deployment
- fire intensity
- overhead wires
- location of fire
- ladder company access
Per SOG/Signal 25, the difference between second arriving engine and third arriving engine is…
- 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.
Per SOG/Signal 25, the first arriving ladder shall position itself with the following in mind:
- intended use
- aerial placement
- width needed for jack deployment
- overhead wires
- expected progression of the fire
Per SOG/Signal 25, second arriving ladder …
- stage uncommitted and await instructions from Command
* anticipate and prepare to be assigned RIT duties
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 _______.
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd due territories
- Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) Per SOG 408
- one Squad assigned as RIT
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.
egress
Per SOG/Signal 25, first arriving Rescue shall prepare to assist with….
- fire suppression tasks if needed
* identify a rehab area and transmit that location to command
If rescue becomes blocked by supply hose, apparatus or for any other reason and cannot quickly egress, the _________ immediately.
*OIC, must notify Command
Per SOF/Signal 25, second arriving rescue shall…
Stay in advantageous location and await instructions from command.
Per SOG/Signal 25, first arriving tanker shall
stage uncommitted and prepare to deploy the basin for a tanker shuttle while awaiting instructions from Command.
Second and third arriving tanker…
stage uncommitted
Per SOG/Signal 25, first arriving suppression chief…
- assume command
* establish RIT Per SOG 408
Second arriving suppression chief…
- counsel with IC
* assume position of Incident Safety Officer per SOG 422, unless directed otherwise by command
Additional Suppression Chief…
- counsel with IC
* assist the IC, may be assigned control of a geographic or task oriented sector by the IC
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.
Nothing Showing
These situations require immediate action to stabilize the situation.
Fast attack
What are four critical benchmarks that must be completed in order and reported via radio?
- “All clear on the primary search”
- “Situtation under control” or “Signal 77”
- “All clear on the secondary search”
- “W-4” (if fresh crews are needed) or “W-4 for units on scene” (if fresh crews are available on scene)
Fireground operations must be structured around the completion of __________.
the primary search
The situation is considered to be in ________ until an “All clear” is given
rescue mode
How do you relay the completion of Primary search and Secondary search?
Via radio to IC
Personnel operating in hazardous areas shall:
*operate in teams of two or more and be in communication
by any means.
Offensive Strategy (interior attack) should be abandoned when:
*the extent of the fire prohibits effective suppression
or
*the structure becomes unsafe
Protecting exposures, stopping the forward progress of the fire and bringing fire under control are all…
Defensive strategies (exterior attack)
What signals are considered to be the evacuation orders from IC?
- an order given over the radio (Evacuate!!)
* repetitive blasts of the apparatus airhorns”
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 ________.
heavy appliances or aerial streams
During W4, what is mandatory and required for members participating in overhaul operation?
SCBA and PPE
What is the minimum apparatus assigned to the W4 signal?
one additional engine, ladder, rescue, Rehab 5 and Air 5.
Who manages incident rehab and ensures all required documentation is completed and delivered to HQ
The Rescue District/Battalion Chief
The W4 signal is automatic in what cases:
*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
All structure fires that involve flame damage to the structure will require the response of a…
Suppression District/Battalion Chief
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.
2 engines/squads (residential structure)
or
3 engines/squads (commercial structure)
and
1 ladderRegarding W- signals, what is of utmost importance at every structure fire ?
A thorough on scene report
Any building that has 4 floors or greater, regardless of the location of the fire is considered…
a high rise
First Alarm Assignments consist of :
5-Engines 3-Ladders 4-Suppression Chiefs 1-Rescue Chief 2-Rescue Units 2-Squads Special Operations Team
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, ___________.
- concealed fire
* initiate a second alarm
Per SOG/High Rise, Engineer of first arriving engine company shall park apparatus in the vicinity of ________.
The FDC, making sure not to impede the initial ladder companies.
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 “_________”.
- fire alarm panel
* Panel Control
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 __________.
direct incoming crews
If the reported location of the fire is below the ____, stairs shall be used for the initial ascent.
7th floor
Per SOG/High Rise, who forms the Initial Attack Team, and what will their radio designation be?
- First and second arriving engine companies
* Attack One
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.
- conditions, actions, needs
- fire phones
- mandatory
Per SOG/High Rise, _________ with Attack One is key
Coordination
Per SOG/High Rise, Ladder Companies are to ______ of the Fire Attack Teams.
support the efforts
Per SOG/High Rise, Ladder Companies top priorities are …
- forcible entry
- search and rescue
- ventilation
- checking for extension
Per SOG/High Rise, what do the first and second arriving ladders do when arriving on scene?
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
Per SOG/High Rise, upon reaching the fire floor how should the 1st and 2nd Ladder Companies enter?
- attached to a tag line
* from opposite stairwells if conditions are tenable
Who is consider the “Forward Eyes” ?
1st and 2nd Ladder Companies
Per SOG/High Rise, what is the 3rd arriving ladder tasked with?
- initiating PPV and RIT.
- they also bring a cordless fan with 50’ cord
- pair up with 2nd Squad one floor below fire
Per SOG/High Rise, 1st Squad is tasked with…
announcing a stairwell and ascending to the roof, then descending opposite stairwell doing primary search all the way down
Per SOG/High Rise, 2nd Squad pairs up with _____ one floor below the fire floor.
3rd arriving ladder company
One suppression company assigned to every stairwell in the building repeatedly searching for occupants in the stairwell and assisting in removing them as needed.
RAT (Rapid Ascent Team)
Per SOG/High Rise, if elevators are used in any capacity other than initial ascent, they shall have a _____________ and be in _________.
- Firefighter operator assigned
* FIRE SERVICE MODE
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 _________.
- SCBA, radio, and set of irons
* Lobby Control and Forward Staging
Per SOG/High Rise, what is considered secondary priorities?
- Rehab
- Utilities
- Secondary search
- Salvage
- Logistical support
Per SOG/High Rise, what utilities must be secured and monitored
- Electric
- gas
- back up power supply
- mechanical rooms
- fire sprinkler systems
Fire Service Mode (EFS) is only to be used by fire fighter, and is usually split up in what 2 modes?
*Phase I & Phase II
Phase I mode may be activated in what three ways?
- Fire Alarm System automatically by smoke
- Fire Alarm System automatically by heat sensors
- Firefighters (manually) using the key switches on the call station
What floor is the fire Recall Floor and if alarm was activated on the fire recall floor where does it go then?
- Usually first floor lobby
* elevator will recall to an alternate floor
How do you return elevator to normal service after Phase I has been activated?
Located on the fire recall floor (lobby wall) is afire service key switch, switch it to Re-Set after alarms have been reset.
How many ways can Phase II be activated, and what are the key switch options?
- 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
What may set off a Shunt Trip on the electrical feed to the elevators?
Water or smoke in the elevator shaft
What does a “Flashing Red Fire Helmet” on the recall Lobby wall or inside the elevator car mean?
This is a warning sign that the Shunt Trip is preparing to activate.
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?
don’t forget to circulate water by way of the recirculating valve or other means.
Per SOG/High Rise, what is the job of a Remote Pump Operator ?
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.
Per SOG/High Rise, how can we minimize a Low Pressure Emergency
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)
The Cordless/110v PPV fan can operate _____ on battery power prior to a 110v source.
45 mins
Per SOG/High Rise, during a search and rescue, search priorities in the following order are….
- Fire Floor
- Floor directly above fire floor
- top floor
- work down from top floor
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…..
Hydra Ram/Rabbit Tool (HFT)
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?
RAT
