SOG section 3 Firefighting Principals and Practice Flashcards
3-01 RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION FIRES
What is the task of the first arriving apparatus?
Hit a hydrant and use the master stream appliance to protect the first downwind exposure
3-01 RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION FIRES
What is the task for the second arriving apparatus?
Hip a hydrant and use the master stream appliance to protect the exposures at the other side of the fire.
3-01 RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION FIRES
What are the tasks of all other arriving apparatus?
Concentrate on the extinguishment of the fire
3-02 HIGH RISE FIRES
What are first alarm responsibilites? (8)
- Determine the incident location and particulars by speaking with on-duty building employees and by referring to the fire annunciator panel where available
- Access the security key-box, taking the needed keys and leaving other keys with a trustworthy person i.e apparatus operator.
- Establish a Lobby Sector
- Deliver an initial message to tenants/occupants
- Secure elevators to the ground floor
- Assign an elevator operator, who may double as the Entry Control Person during initial operations
- Bring a high rise kit for potential operations
- Where fire is suspected, the driver closest to the standpipe/sprinkler connections should connect dry lines from the apparatus to these connections
3-02 HIGH RISE FIRES
What are the search area priorities? (8)
- Suite of origin
- Fire floor hallway
- Adjacent suites to the suite of origin
- The suites immediately above the suite of origin
- the remainder of the suites on the fire floor
- All stairwells in their entirety
- The floor immediately below the fire floor
- Other affected areas of the building.
3-02 HIGH RISE FIRES
What may the Lobby be used fore? (8)
- Establishing a building control/communications centre, if properly equipped
- Instruction to tenants/occupants, if properly equipped
- Monitoring incident progress
- An initial assembly/staging are for crews, supplies and equipment
- A staging area for other agencies
- A medical triage are
- A crew rehabilitation area
- A distribution point for evacuated tenants
3-02 HIGH RISE FIRES
Where shall the forward staging area be located?
At least two floors below the incident
3-02 HIGH RISE FIRES
Wha may the forward staging are be used for?(5)
- The staging area for personnel and equipment prior to the entry into the hot zone
- The forward entry control point
- The forward staging are for a RIT
- An initial rehabilitation area for personnel
- An initial medical triage area.
3-02 HIGH RISE FIRES
At the discretion of the IC consideration for an additional alarm response be initiated when it is obvious that the fire is progressing to the point where it has the potential to? (3)
- Further endanger the life and safety of persons in the building
- Spread horizontally on the fire floor or vertically in the building interior
- Break out to the building exterior with subsequent exposure threats.
3-02 HIGH RISE FIRES
When multiple floors are indicated on an annunciator panel how should the floors be checked?
The closest to the ground should be checked then proceed up.
3-02 HIGH RISE FIRES
What is the highest floor the elevator is allowed to go too?
The elevator shall proceed no more than two floors below the alarm/fire.
3-02 HIGH RISE FIRES
If no problem is found on the fire floor where should be checked next?
The floors below and above above
3-02 HIGH RISE FIRES
Lobby sector shall ensure the following activation? (4)
- Mechanical ventilation shutdown
- Building smoke control
- Release of automatic door closures and exit door locks
- Fire telephones in operation
3-02 HIGH RISE FIRE
Where communication is difficult what should be considered for use? (6)
- Building fire phones,
- Bullhorns
- The media (fire safety plans should inform occupants of designated station to listen to)
- Bell lines
- Messenger
- Apartment phones.
3-02 HIGH RISE FIRES
what floors should evacuees initialy be taken too?
Evacuees should be initially moved at least three floors below the lowest involved floor or to a safe refugee area.
3-02 HIGH RISE FIRES
How often should a fire or smoke discovered message be repeated?
Every 5 minutes
3-02 HIGH RISE FIRES
How often should an evacuation message be repeated?
Every 3 minutes
3-03 EMERGENCY EVACUATION
Who can initiate an emergency evacuation?
Anybody on the fire ground can initiate an emergency evacuation (normally its done by the IC)
3-03 EMERGENCY EVACUATION
What is the squence for an evacuation? (9)
- The initiator shall request emergency alert tones form fire control
- fire control shall activate the emergency alert tone
- After the completion of tones the initiator shall give declare “Evacuate, Evacuate, Evacuate, all personnel at (The address)”
- The nearest apparatus is to sound its air horns using 3 - 3 second blasts.
- hand held air horns may be deployed by RIT using 3 - 3 second blasts
- All personnel shall evacuate the hot zone and each sector office shall account for all personnel
- Th IC shall call a PAR
- If all personnel are not accounted for, the evacuation procedure will be repeated.
- If there is still no response from any member, a mayday will be called.
2-05 INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM - TERMINOLOGY OF COMMAND
What does the term defensive strategy mean
An exterior attack, with related support, designed to stop the forward progress of the fire, to protect exposures and to provide for fire control.
2-05 INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM - TERMINOLOGY OF COMMAND
What does the term exclusion zone mean
An area determined by the IC and/or incident safety officer that is to be cordoned off with entry prohibited to all
2-05 INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM - TERMINOLOGY OF COMMAND
What is a first alarm?
Initial arriving attack teams consisting of pumper, aerial or squad crews that respond directly to the scene, take standard positions, assume command and begin operations
2-05 INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM - TERMINOLOGY OF COMMAND
What is level 1 staging?
Second alarm responding units stage in an area which is a sage distance from the scene but allows for quick response when ordered into action by the IC
2-05 INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM - TERMINOLOGY OF COMMAND
What is level 2 staging?
Is usually utilized during incidents that are large, complex, or lengthy. Units are staged together in a specific location under the command of staging coordinator.
2-05 INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM - TERMINOLOGY OF COMMAND
What is and incident action play
A strategic plan developed by evaluating conditions, developing tactical approaches, identifying available resources and preparing assignments. Based on achieving the three tactical priorities.
2-05 INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM - TERMINOLOGY OF COMMAND
What is meant by mobile command?
Flexibility given to the first officer on scene who may be required to assist his crew and is not required to take a fixed position
2-05 INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM - TERMINOLOGY OF COMMAND
What does the “C” of a CAN report refer too?
Conditions
LIGHT SMOKE - Smoke that can be seen through
MODERATE SMOKE - Smoke that obscures the vision
HEAVY SMOKE - Smoke that can’t be seen through
LIGHT HEAT - Heat that allows standing
MODERATE HEAT -heat that allows standing for short durations
HEAVY HEAT - heat that does not allow standing
2-05 INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM - TERMINOLOGY OF COMMAND
What doe the “A” of a CAN report refer too?
Actions
- progress on current assignment
- Task completed and those that are unable to be completed
- Moving location, i.e. floors
2-05 INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM - TERMINOLOGY OF COMMAND
What does the “N” of a can report refer too?
Needs
- what is needed in order to complete the assignment
- try to provide solutions for needs
3-06 ICS COMMUNICATIONS
What must the first arriving apparatus relay to fire control? (4)
- that they have arrived on scene
- A short report on the situation as they see it, before leaving the apparatus.
- A request for any further assistance or other services that may be required
- That they are establishing command
3-06 ICS COMMUNICATIONS
Who advises control of other arriving services, such as police, ambulance, gas company, works department?
The first arriving driver
3-06 ICS COMMUNICATIONS
What is the implied action of descriptive term “Nothing Showing”?
Investigating
3-06 ICS COMMUNICATIONS
What is the implied action of descriptive term “Smoke showing/visible”?
Offensive operations
3-06 ICS COMMUNICATIONS
What is the implied action of descriptive term “Working fire/flames visible”?
Offensive operations
3-06 ICS COMMUNICATIONS
What is the implied action of descriptive term “Fully involved”?
Defensive operations
3-06 ICS COMMUNICATIONS
The designation of command shall be a name unique to one of the following?(3)
- Street name
- Business name
- Apparatus designation
3-06 ICS COMMUNICATIONS
Who is notified by sector offices when benchmarks are complete?
The IC who then relays the completion of benchmarks to fire control.
3-09 ICS - SECTORING
Who operates sectors and at what strategic level?
They are operated by on-scene Captains at the tactical levle.
3-09 ICS - SECTORING
How are sectors assigned
Sectors are assigned according to function(fire, rescue), geographical position and/or other factors as implemented by the IC
3-09 ICS - SECTORING
What are some examples of sector assignments?(10)
- Floor designations
- Fire
- Rescue
- Ventilation
- Exposures
- RIT
- ISO - Incident Safety Officer
- Entry COntrol/Accountability
- Roof
- Rehabilitation
3-10 EXPLOSIVE DEVICE EMERGENCIES
What is the definition of the police term “Inner Zone”?
The area immediately around a suspected explosive device, where the police Explosive Disposal Unit works. This area is typically set with an approximate 100 metre radius
3-10 EXPLOSIVE DEVICE EMERGENCIES
What is the definition of The police term “Outer Zone”?
The are around the suspected explosive device, where the first responders are to report to. This area is typically set with and approximate 300 metre radius.
3-10 EXPLOSIVE DEVICE EMERGENCIES
How will responding apparatus and control refer to an explosive device emergency?
As a Police assist, with further details to follow through a secure means. i.e. pager, telephone, MDU
3-10 EXPLOSIVE DEVICE EMERGENCIES
What is to not be used by apparatus when responding? (4)
- Emergency lights
- sirens
- telephone
- MDU
3-10 EXPLOSIVE DEVICE EMERGENCIES
What is the first arriving apparatus to do?
Make contact with police and stage in the outer zone
3-10 EXPLOSIVE DEVICE EMERGENCIES
What shall the first arriving Captain do?
Establish hot, warm and cold zones. These will be made in relation to the inner and outer zone if the police are already on scene.
3-10 EXPLOSIVE DEVICE EMERGENCIES
How shall the IC advise fire control of necessary information when radio communications need to be silenced?
Through the MDU
3-10 EXPLOSIVE DEVICE EMERGENCIES
Once evacuation has begun can it be stopped?
Evacuation is to continue without interference
3-10 EXPLOSIVE DEVICE EMERGENCIES
If evacuation has not started, can it be initiated?
If evacuation has not started, do not initiate the procedure.
3-10 EXPLOSIVE DEVICE EMERGENCIES
When an explosive device is found at an incident that is not an explosive device incident , what are the responsibilities of fire personnel
Quickly visualize location and room conditions and the then retreat to the 300 metre safe distance.
3-11 ACCOUNTABILITY/ENTRY CONTROL
When is entry control to be established?
Whenever personnel are entering a hot zone and/or it is deemed necessary by the IC.
3-11 ACCOUNTABILITY/ENTRY CONTROL
The IC shall appoint an accountability office at: (4)
- Second alarm incidents
- High rise emergencies
- When there are two or more Entry Control Person
- Any incident where the IC believes it is required
3-11 ACCOUNTABILITY/ENTRY CONTROL
Who acts as entry control when apparatus first arrive on scene?
The driver of the first arriving apparatus acts as entry control until replaced by a dedicated person.
3-11 ACCOUNTABILITY/ENTRY CONTROL
Who will be the dedicated ECP?
The driver of the third arriving apparatus.
3-11 ACCOUNTABILITY/ENTRY CONTROL
The ECP Shall? (16)
- Obtain a radio and entry control kit
- don an entry control vest
- position themselves proximal to the entry point
- Inform the IC of their location
- Do a safety check of the PPE of personnel passing through the entry control point
- Collect the PIT from every person who passes through their entry control point
- Attach the PITS to the entry control board
- Record the time that personnel enter and exit the hot zone
- Record the assignment and location of personnel entering the hot zone
- Record and make the necessary changes to the entry control board of any and all assignment changes
- Monitor the times of entry personnel versus suspected air cylinder time
- Notify the IC, or sector officer if entry personnel are unaccounted for or seem to be reaching their SCBA time limits
- Report to the IC as ordered
- Conduct or participate in a PAR
- ensure that no-firefighters, who are authorized by the IC to enter the hot zone, are accompanied by fire personnel
- All designated ECPs shall forward their completed entry control worksheets to the IC for submession to fire administration.
3-11 ACCOUNTABILITY/ENTRY CONTROL
The Accountability Officer shall?(6)
- Obtain the accountability kit from the DC vehicle or command post
- Situate themselves in close proximity to the IC or to the best advantage for accessibility and as a focal point to collect and return passsports
- obtain a radio
- manage entry control/accountability and aid the IC by monitoring the location and assignment of personnel for the duration of the emergency
- Assist in the tracking o f personnel assigned to each sector
- Conduct a PAR, if so ordered by the IC
3-11 ACCOUNTABILITY/ENTRY CONTROL
After which benchmarks should are PAR be conducted?
After “Fire Under Control” and when there is “Primary All Clear” on all floors
3-11 ACCOUNTABILITY/ENTRY CONTROL
When shall the IC order a PAR
- Report of missing personnel
- When a Mayday has been called
- Building collapse
- Rapid fire extension
- Explosion
- Emergency Evacuation
- Switching from offensive to defensive strategy