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(Aircraft Emergencies SOG)

First arriving Battalion Responsibilities

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  1. Assume Command and Accountability
  2. Maintain communications with the tower
  3. Make contact with airport manager
  4. Establish a medical treatment area for victims
  5. Establish a rehab area for responders
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(Aircraft emergencies SOG) First arriving engine companies responsibilities

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  1. Established NIMS-I CS 2. consider water source needs 3. Deploy Foam line for fire protection 4. Stabilize aircraft for rescue operations (cribbing, chocks)
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(Aircraft Emergencies SOG)

First arriving Engine Company Responsibilities:

(4)

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  1. Establish NIMS-ICS
  2. Consider water source needs
  3. Deploy Foam line for Fire Protection – consider using extinguishing agents from crash – if no fire present consider need for foam blanket – additional FOAM supply needed?
  4. Stabilize aircraft for rescue operations
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(Aircraft emergencies SOG) First arriving in Engine should consider water source needs such as - ?

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Wells, tank water, crash 33

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(Aircraft emergencies SOG)

Safety concerns; (3)

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A. Use full bunker gear with a SCBA

B. Fuel spills/powerlines down

C. Sharp metal exposed from wreckage

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(Aircraft Emergencies SOG) Safety considerations

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A. Full bunker gear with SCBA

B. Fuel spills/powerlines down

C. Sharp metal exposed from wreckage

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(Aircraft Emergencies SOG)

Special Concerns:

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A. Limited water sources on airport grounds

B. Notify PIO of newsworthy events

C. Notified FAA, NTSB via police or tower

D. Tower is open from 07:00 to 21:00 After hour ops are conducted without tower Guidance

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(Aircraft emergencies SOG) Special concerns;

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A. Limited water sources on airport grounds

B. Notify PIO of newsworthy events

C. Notify FAA, NTSB via police or tower

D. Tower is open from 0700hrs to 2100hrs. After hours operations are conducted without tower Guidance

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(Aircraft Emergencies SOG) Tactical Considerations: (1-13)

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  1. Occupancy type
  2. Time of day, day of week, time of year
  3. Weather conditions
  4. Plane size in passengers\cargo
  5. Crash situations (fire, extrication, injuries, leaking fuel)
  6. Crash location (on or off airport)
  7. Landing\Taking off - potential fuel load Capital
  8. Number of souls on board
  9. Victims inside any affected structures
  10. Use of crash truck extinguishing agent’s
  11. May need class D extinguishers for engine components
  12. Broward county warning point notification
  13. Ignition sources or static hazards
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(Aircraft emergencies SOG) Tactical considerations;

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  1. A. Occupancy tape
  2. B. Time of day, day of week, time of year
  3. C. Weather conditions
  4. Plane size and passengers/cargo
  5. Crash situation (Fire, extrication, injuries, leaking fuel)
  6. Crash location (on or off airport grounds)
  7. Landing or taking off, potential fuel Load
  8. Number of souls on board
  9. Victims inside any affected structures
  10. Use of crash truck extinguishing agent’s
  11. May need class D extinguishers for engine components
  12. Broward County warning point notification
  13. Ignition sources or static hazards
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(Bomb Detonation at a Target Hazard SOG) Safety (1-4)

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  1. Use full bunker gear with SCBA
  2. Accountability must be maintained;
    • Incident management procedures
    • Accountability officer
    • Safety officer
    • Safety officers can be use for command positions
  3. Call extra personnel needed for a crew rotation early, possible multiple alarms
  4. Safety zones for collapse for debris
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(Bomb Detonation at a Target Hazard SOG)

1st Arriving Battalion:

(14) Coordinate w/ PD (Unified Command) - Consider assigning a _______ - CP

should be located where ?

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  • Liaison -
  • Away from areas where secondary devices may be placed i.e. vehicles, mailboxes, large planters
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(Bomb Detonation at a Target Hazard SOG)

  • 1st Arriving Battalion should work with whom to control utilities?
  • (electric, ____, ____)
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Facility engineers

(electric, water, gas)

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(Bomb Detonation at a Target Hazard SOG)

1st Arriving Engine Company Responsibilities:

  • Confirm that (C) responsibilities are completed and give updated Size-up if needed ( Consider all 4 sides/roof/sublevel)
  • Complete size-up/initiate NIMS-ICS and indicate type of operation
    1. (___,___,___,___)
    2. ?
    3. ?
    4. ?
    5. ?
    6. ?
    7. ?
    8. ?
A
  1. RECON, search, command, fire attack
  2. Look for Signs of Terrorist/WMD activity - Multiple victims w/ common medical S/S - Look for containers, Veh’s out of place, oversized packages, oily stains - Plan operation around secondary device precaution
  3. Notify Dispatch of “Working Fire”
  4. Secure H20 source for suppression/DECON
  5. Solicit relevant info from Facility Staff - What happened/Were there threats or warnings/Is area occupied/# of ppl usually in area
  6. Initiate PAS
  7. Contact PD and Coordinate efforts Search and Rescue / Medical TX /transport / Fireground Ops as indicated / Attempt to identify product / Incident stabilization i.e. establishing safe perimeters
  8. Update BC and Transfer Command
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(Bomb Detonation at a Target Hazard SOG) First Arriving Engine should solicit what relevant information from facility staff ?

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  • What happened
  • were there threats or warnings
  • is area occupied
  • number of people usually in area
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(Bomb Detonation at a Target Hazard SOG) First Arriving Ladder Responsibilities: - How should Ladder / Platform be positioned?

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  • Scene reconnaissance - Aerial Ladder for access / rescue - Consider use for mass gross Decon
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(Bomb Detonation at a Target Hazard SOG) First Arriving Unit responsibilities; Establish perimeters with PD - protective zones (hot, warm, cold, inner/outer) - Safe distance should be ______ or ______ - Utilize ______ or ______ barriers to assist with protection

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  • Away from line of sight or where you first encounter debris - Structural or natural barriers
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(Bomb Detonation at a Target Hazard SOG)

Look for signs of Terrorist\WMD activity: (3)

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  1. Multiple victims with common medical symptoms back/illness
  2. Look for containers, vehicles out of place, oversize packages, oily stands
  3. Plan operations around secondary device precautions
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(Bomb Detonation at a Target Hazard SOG) Special Concerns; (1-9)

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  1. Fire inspector call out
  2. Building inspector call out
  3. PIO notification
  4. Bomb and arson/FBI/ATF may be involved
  5. Incident is a crime scene, do not disturb potential evidence if practical
  6. Facility administration for occupant needs/recovery
  7. Multiple radio channels needed due to incident size Consider assigning aide
  8. Hazardous materials may be present
  9. Use of canteen and county buses a shelter
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(Bomb Detonation at a Target Hazard SOG)

Tactical considerations

Rescue considerations (7)

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  1. Building condition
  2. estimate possible number of victims (MCI determination)
  3. Search Guide:
    • Minor confined event
    • Begin an area where most victims are suspected first
    • Coordinate search groups (grids)
  4. Notify command when search area is cleared
  5. Consider sheltering in place persons not immediately threatened by conditions until they can be evacuated safely
  6. USAR/TRT teams may be needed
  7. Crews must stay intact throughout assignment
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(Bomb Detonation at a Target Hazard SOG)

Tactical considerations;

Ladder considerations

(4)

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  1. Building condition
  2. Ladder placement for recon, rescue, egress, Decon
  3. Search for hidden fires (TIC, opening areas)
  4. Aerial master stream use
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(Bomb Detonation at a Target Hazard SOG)

Tactical considerations:

Size-up

(7)

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  1. Time of day, day a week, time of year (anniversary or special dates)
  2. Weather – wind
  3. Building occupancy, construction characteristics, floors
  4. terrorist/WMD device (B-NICE)
  5. Amount of destruction -
    • minor confinement event
    • major destruction
    • massive/total destruction
  6. Structure stability / Collapse potential
  7. Vehicle placement –
    • secondary devices
    • incident needs
    • collapse zones
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(Bomb Detonation at a Target Hazard SOG)

Tactical considerations;

Rescue considerations;

Search Guide

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  • Begin in areas that are stable enough for a Ops -
  • Begin in area where most victims are suspected first -
  • Coordinate search groups (Grids)
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(Bomb Detonation at a Target Hazard SOG)

Assignment and Code Response

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Multi Company + Support 89, Code 3 response

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(Bomb Detonation at a Target Hazard SOG)

First Arriving Unit Responsibilities:

(5)

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  1. Size-up / NIMS-ICS Convey to Dispatch
    1. Construction/# of stories/Conditions present
    2. Initial needs/Operational concerns
  2. Stage in appropriate Location for Unit/conditions
  3. Establish Perimeters w/ PD assistance
    1. Protective Zones (Hot/Warm/Cold; Inner/Outer)
    2. Safe distance should be away from line of site area/where you first encounter debris
    3. Utilize structural or natural barriers to assist w/ protection
  4. Identify Situation (minor damage/major destruction/fire etc.)
  5. Consider explosion may contain CHEMICAL / BIOLOGICAL / RADIOLOGICAL agents
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(Bomb Detonation at a Target Hazard)

Safety Considerations (A-D)

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  • Use full bunker gear with SCBA
  • Accountability must be maintained
    • Incident management procedures
    • Accountability officer
    • safety officer
    • Staff officers can be used for command positions
  • Call extra personnel needed for crew rotation early, possible multiple alarms needed
  • Safety zones for collapse debris – debris field may contain unexploded or radiological materials/crime scene evidence
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(Bomb Detonation at a Target Hazard)

Special concerns: (1-9)

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  1. Fire inspector call-out
  2. Building inspector call-out
  3. PIO notification
  4. Bomb & arson/FBI/ATF may be involved
  5. Incident is a crime scene, do not disturb potential lead evidence if practical
  6. Facility administration for occupant needs/recovery
  7. Multiple radio channels needed due to incident size (Aide)
  8. Hazardous materials may be present
  9. Use of canteen and county bus is a shelter
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(Bomb detonation at a target hazard)

Tactical Considerations

Ladder Considerations

(1-4)

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  1. Building condition
  2. Ladder price placement for recon, rescue, egress, DECON
  3. Search for hidden fires (TIC, Open Areas)
  4. Aerial Master Stream Use
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(Bomb detonation at a target hazard)

Tactical Considerations

Size-Up

(1-7)

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  1. Time of day, day of week, time of year (anniversary or special dates)
  2. Weather - wind
  3. Building occupancy, construction characteristics, floors
  4. Terrorist/WMD device (B-NICE)
  5. Amount of destruction
    • minor can find event
    • major destruction
    • massive/total destruction
  6. Structure stability/collapse attention
  7. Vehicle placement -
    • secondary devices
    • Incident needs
    • collapse zones
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(Bomb detonation at a target hazard)

Tactical Considerations

Rescue considerations

(1-7)

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  1. Building condition
  2. Estimate possible number of victims (MCI determination)
  3. Search guide:
    • Begin and areas that are stable enough for a ops
    • begin an area where most victims are suspected first
    • coordinate search groups (GRIDS)
  4. Notify command when search area is cleared
  5. Consider sheltering in place persons not immediately threatened by conditions until they can be evacuated safely
  6. USAR/TRT teams may be needed
  7. Crews Must stay intact throughout assignment
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(Bomb detonation at a target hazard)

First arriving Engine is responsible for what?

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  1. Complete size-up/initiate NIMS-ICS and indicating type of operation (RECON, search, command, fire attack) -
  2. Look for signs of terrorist/WMD activity -
  3. Notifying Dispatch of a “working fire” -
  4. securing water source if indicated for suppression or DECON -
  5. soliciting relevant information from facility staff -
  6. Initiate Personnel accountability -
  7. Making contact with PD and coordinate efforts -
  8. update incoming BATTALION And transfer command
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(Bomb Donation at a Target Hazard)

Assignment and code response

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Multi-Company + Support 89 Code 3 response

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(Bomb Donation at a Target Hazard)

Consider explosion may contain_____,____or______

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Chemical, biological or radiological agents

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(Bomb Donation at a Target Hazard)

First Arriving Engine Should Make Contact with PD and Coordinate What Efforts?

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  • Search and rescue
  • medical treatment/transport
  • fire ground ops as indicated
  • attempt to identify product as indicated
  • incident stabilization i.e. Establish safety parameters
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(Bomb Donation at a Target Hazard)

Responsible for monitoring scene for radiation and air quality

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First Arriving Battalion

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(Bomb Donation at a Target Hazard)

Responsible for notifying Broward EOC for USAR or additional county, state and federal resources

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First Arriving Battalion

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(Bomb Donation at a Target Hazard)

What Relevant information should first Arriving Engine solicit from facility staff

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  • What happened
  • were there threats or warnings
  • is area occupied
  • number of people usually in the area
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(Bomb Donation at a Target Hazard)

What unit is responsible for:

  • Reporting to command for assignment
  • Confirm water supply for suppression or a gross DECON needs
  • Establishing staging area for tools/equipment
A

Second arriving Engine

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(Bomb Donation at a Target Hazard)

When coordinating with police to establish Unified Command, Consider the Following:

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  • consider assigning a liaison -
  • command post should be located away from areas where secondary devices may be placed i.e. vehicles, mailboxes, large planters
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(Bomb Donation at a Target Hazard)

Who should be requested for structure assessment

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Building inspector

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(Bomb Donation at a Target Hazard)

Whom should FD work with to Control utilities (Electric, water, gas)

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Facility engineers

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(Bomb Threats SOG)

Assignment and Code Response

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Full-company + Battalion, CODE 1 response

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(Bomb Threats SOG)

Engine company is responsible for soliciting what relevant information from police staff

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  1. What happened
  2. Is area occupied
  3. Number of people usually in the area
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(Bomb Threats SOG)

First arriving unit should stage____FT. From structure;

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500 feet

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(Bomb Threats SOG)

Safety concerns: (3)

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  1. Full bunker gear with SCBA ready for use use
  2. Clear and Control area as you would during a hazmat incident
  3. Safety zone/perimeters at least 500 feet
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(Bomb Threats SOG)

Special concerns: (5)

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  1. PI0 Notification
  2. If a school is involved, activate caps on SCIP
  3. FBI/ATF may be involved or need to be notified
  4. Incident is a crime scene, do not disturb potential evidence if practical
  5. Facility admin for occupant needs/ recovery
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(Bomb Threats SOG)

Tactical considerations

Size-Up (6)

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  1. Time of day, day of week, time of year
  2. Weather-wind
  3. Building occupancy, construction characteristics, floors
  4. Type of device (B-NICE)
  5. Terrorist/WMD event
  6. Consider secondary devices
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(Bomb Threats SOG)

Tactical considerations

  • Rescue considerations (2)
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  1. Building condition
  2. Estimate possible number of victims
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(Bomb Threats SOG)

Tactical considerations;

  • Operational considerations (3)
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  1. FT members shall not search for or handle potential/actual devices
  2. Police/bomb squad will work with devices
  3. The FD role is STRICTLY supportive during the device search Phase -cold zone only
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(Bomb Threats SOG)

Tactical Considerations

  • Operational Considerations (3)
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  1. Fire department members shall not search for or handle potential/actual devices
  2. Police/bomb squad will work with devices
  3. The Fire Dept role is strictly supportive during the device search phase - cold zone only
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(Bomb Threats SOG)

Tactical considerations

  • Rescue considerations; (2)
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  1. Building condition
  2. Estimate possible number of victims
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(Bomb Threats SOG)

Tactical considerations

Size-up (6)

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  1. Time of day, day of week, time of year
  2. Weather-wind
  3. Building occupancy, construction characteristics, floors
  4. Type of device (B-NICE)
  5. Terrorist/ WMD Event
  6. Consider Secondary Devices
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  • Assignment and Code Response (Bomb Threats)
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Full-company + Battalion Code 1 Response

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(Brush Fires SOG)

Assignment and Code response

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  • Single engine, code 3
  • If structure impingement is reported or suspected: Multi-company response
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(Brush Fires SOG)

First Arriving Unit responsibilities

  • Initial size-up, convey to Dispatch
  • Scene size-up, request additional resources as needed
    • ?
    • ?
    • ?
    • ?
    • ?
A
  • life safety
  • exposures (structures, wires)
  • size of area burning
  • what is burning (brush or trash)
  • Hazardous products burning
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(Brush fires SOG)

  • Tactical considerations; (5)
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  1. Location and accessibility
    • Paved, dirt or gravel roads
    • Near exposure/ building
  2. Weather conditions (wind, rain)
  3. Exposures -
    • Direct flame impingement
    • flying brands
    • convection/radiation
    • smoke travel
  4. Water source source potentials
  5. Consider forestry -
    • For machinery to access difficult areas
    • for large fires that cannot be controlled without resources
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(Building Collapse SOG)

After first arriving Engine establishes NIMS-ICS,

  • What are the 4 types of operation they may assume
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RECON, Search, Command, Fire Attack

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(Building Collapse SOG)

  • Assignment and Code Response
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Multi-company + support unit code 3

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(Building Collapse SOG)

SAFETY concerns: (5)

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  1. Use for bunker gear with SCBA
  2. Accountability must be maintained -incident management procedures –accountability officer – staff officers can be use for command positions safety officer
  3. Call extra personnel needed for crew rotation early, Possible multiple alarms
  4. Safety zones for collapse debris
  5. Broken/exposed utility services (gas, water, electric)
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(Building Collapse SOG)

SAFETY concerns: (5)

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  1. Use for bunker gear with SCBA
  2. Accountability must be maintained -incident management procedures –accountability officer – staff officers can be use for command positions safety officer
  3. Call extra personnel needed for crew rotation early, Possible multiple alarms
  4. Safety zones for collapse debris
  5. Broken/exposed utility services (gas, water, electric)
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(Building Collapse SOG)

Special Concerns (8)

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  1. Heavy equipment may be needed for debris removal
  2. Fire inspector call out
  3. Building inspector called out
  4. PIO notification
  5. Facility administration for occupant needs/recovery
  6. Multiple radio channels needed due to incident size -
    • consider aid at command post
  7. Hazardous materials may be present
  8. Consider CISD, canteen support; Red Cross for victim and family support
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(Building Collapse SOG)

Special Concerns; (8)

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  1. Heavy equipment may be needed for debris removal
  2. Fire inspector call out
  3. Building inspector called out
  4. PIO notification
  5. Facility administration for occupant needs/recovery
  6. Multiple radio channels needed due to incident size -consider aid at command post
  7. Hazardous materials may be present
  8. Consider CISD, canteen support; Red Cross for victim and family support
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(Building Collapse SOG)

Tactical considerations;

  • Size-up (8)
A
  1. Time of day, day of week, time of year
  2. Weather-wind
  3. Number of potential victims
  4. Building occupancy, construction characteristics, floors
  5. Terrorist/WMD event
  6. amount of destruction -
    • Minor confined event -
    • Major destruction -
    • Massive/total destruction
  7. Building accessibility
  8. Structure stability/additional collapse potential
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(Building Collapse SOG)

Tactical considerations

  • Ladder considerations; (1-4)
A
  1. Building condition
  2. Ladder placement for egress or rescue
  3. Search for victims
  4. Aerial master stream use if Fire present
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Q

(Building Collapse SOG)

Tactical considerations

  • Rescue considerations; (1-6)
A
  1. Building condition
  2. Estimate possible number of victims
  3. Search guide – begin in areas that are stable enough for ops – begin an area where most victims are suspected first – coordinate search groups (grids)
  4. Notify command when search area is cleared
  5. Considering sheltering in place persons not immediately threatened by conditions until they can be evacuated safely
  6. Crews must stay intact throughout assignment
66
Q

(Building Collapse SOG)

Who should request HAZMAT, TRT or USAR as needed?

A

First arriving Engine or Battalion

67
Q

(Building Fires SOG)

Assignment and Code Response

A

Multi-company, code 3 response

68
Q

(Commercial building fires SOG)

  • First arriving Engine responsibilities: (1-13)
A
  1. Confirm above (C) responsibilities have been completed, give updated size-up if needed (360 of structure)
  2. Established NIMS-ICS And indicate operational mode (quick attack, defensive etc.)
  3. Notify dispatch of “working fire”
  4. Secure water source
  5. Supply fire protection systems
  6. Solicit relevant info from on-scene people –
    • is store occupied -
    • how many people work there -
    • Fire location and condition -
    • known hazards
  7. Initiate personnel accountability
  8. Check alarm panel if fire location is unknown
  9. Deploy initial fire stream -
    • proper size and GPM
    • proper position Coordinate fire attack with search/rescue and vent efforts
    • additional lines should be place to protect exposure’s
  10. Update command and Dispatch with fire attack progress report and crew location
  11. Assist with search/rescue, vent, salvage/overhaul
  12. Assist owners with recovery
  13. Determine fire cause / source
69
Q

(Commercial building fires SOG)

First arriving Ladder responsibilities: (1-14)

A
  1. Perform letter (C) duties
  2. Establish NIMS-ICS If needed
  3. Make contact with command if I already established
  4. Position ladder/platform for optimal usage
  5. Secure utilities/power sources
  6. Place ladders (ground, aerial) for roof access/egress if crews operating above first floor
  7. Performed Ventilation as indicated, coordinate with the attack teams
  8. Assist with primary search/rescue operations
  9. Start at area nearest fire, then outward (multi story search priorities
  10. Assist with forcible entry where needed -Fire area first, then outward into store
  11. Assist attack teams as needed-search for fire extension
  12. Perform salvage/overhaul duties as Fire is brought under control
  13. Conduct secondary search
  14. Assist owner with recovery
70
Q

(Commercial building fires SOG)

First arriving rescue has what other responsibilities: (1-4)

A
  1. Perform letter (C) duties if not completed
  2. Make contact with command if already established
  3. Perform forcible entry where needed
  4. Assist with ventilation as needed
71
Q

(Commercial building fires SOG)

Safety concerns (2)

A
  1. Use full bunker gear with SCBA
  2. Hazardous contents present
  • LP gas tanks
  • flammable liquids
  • aerosol cans
  • unknown chemicals
  • overhead storage
72
Q

(Commercial building fires SOG)

Special concerns: (1-13)

A
  1. Large possible mazelike floor areas
  2. Heavy fire loads
  3. Machinery/industrial equipment may be present
  4. Chemicals/hazardous materials
  5. Shelving and storage rack failure
  6. Light weight roof structures
  7. Length of hose lines needed to reach Fire
  8. Ventilation difficulties
  9. Need for fire inspector
  10. Building inspector
  11. Notification of TIO if newsworthy
  12. Multiple utility controls
  13. Prior to releasing back to occupant, metered carbon monoxide reading should be less than 15 ppm
73
Q

(Commercial building fires SOG)

  • Tactical considerations: (1-8)
A
  1. Occupancy tight, size, construction and Layout
  2. Time of day, day of week, time of year
  3. Weather-wind
  4. Location and extent of the fire
  5. Consult pre-fire plans
  6. Consider tag lines for search crews
  7. Consider use of TIC
  8. Use of HVAC for ventilation
74
Q

(Commercial building fires SOG)

  • Who is responsible for evaluating situation and fire ground operations for effectiveness and establishing RIT?
A

First arriving battalion

75
Q

(Commercial building fires SOG)

  • Who is responsible for performing primary search/rescue ops?
A

First arriving rescue

76
Q

(Commercial Building Fires SOG)

Assignment and code response

A

Multi-company, code 3 response

77
Q

(Commercial Building Fires SOG)

First Arriving Unit Responsibilities

A
  1. Conduct size – up, initiate NIMS-ICS, convey to Dispatch - Initiate RECEO – construction, conditions present – initial needs/operational concerns
  2. Stage and appropriate location for unit/conditions
78
Q

(Commercial building fires)

  • Who’s responsibility is it To immediately establish triage and medical treatment area if evacuated victims are present?
A

First arriving rescue

79
Q

(Engine Company Operations SOG)

2ndDue Engine Companies should consider the following in order to increase EFFECTIVENESS and EFFICIENCY:

(2)

A
  1. Assume Level 1 Staging / Request orders
  2. Be prepared to:

Secure Water Source

Deploy Secondary Attack Line

80
Q

(Engine Company Operations SOG)

First Due Engine Companies should consider the following in order to increase EFFECTIVENESS and EFFICIENCY:

(4)

A
  1. Complete size-up and initiate NIMS-ICS
  2. Initiate RECEO in the following order to priority and need

R - Rescue (Primary Search)

E - Exposures

C - Confinement

E - Extinguishment

O - Overhaul

  1. Ventilate as needed
  2. Consider PPA (coordinate fan/vent point/forcible entry)
81
Q

(Engine Company Operations SOG)

Postion #1 (Officer)

Assignments (Prioritized):

(6)

A
  1. Establish / report to command
  2. Direct the deployement of fire streams as indicated
  3. Coordinate suppression efforts w/ other operating crews
  4. Begin Accountability System
  5. Conduct 360 w/ a tool
  6. Secure utilities
82
Q

(Engine Company Operations SOG)

Postion #2 (Driver)

Assignments (Prioritized);

(9)

A
  1. Chooses safe, efficient route to incident location
  2. Identify potential water sources in area
  3. Establish and maintain a continous water source
  4. Properly position apparatus
  5. Assist w/ hose line deployement and supply
  6. Pump operations
  7. Assist w/ crew equipment needs
  8. Have RAM fan ready (PPA)
  9. Maintain equipment inventory
83
Q

(Engine Company Operations SOG)

Postion 3 (R Jump seat-nozzle)

Assignments (Prioritized):

(3)

A
  1. Select and Deploy proper hose line or as directed
  2. Perform fire suppression as indicated
  3. Assist w/ search and Rescue w/ initial advance to seat of Fire
84
Q

(Engine Company Operations SOG)

Postion 4 (L jump seat-hydrant)

Assignments (Prioritized);

(4)

A
  1. Make hydrant connection
  2. Assist DE w/ connections/line deployement
  3. Deploys secondary attack line
  4. Reports back to company officer for assignment
85
Q

(Engine Company Operations SOG)

Safety Considerations:

(6)

A
  1. Use full PPE
  2. Establish RIT
  3. Passport Accountability - Enter/Exit as a Team
  4. Struction condition - Stability
  5. Continously update Command of building condition/Crew Location as operation evolves
  6. Smoke conditions (VVDC)
  • V - Volume
  • V - Velocity
  • D - Density
  • C - Color
86
Q

(Engine Company Operations SOG)

Tactical Considerations:

(12)

A
  1. Occupancy type
  2. Time of day, day of week, time of year
  3. Defensive versus Offensive fire operations
  4. Location and size of the fire
  1. Structure size, construction and layout
  2. Rescue situations
  3. Access to building – Ladder trucks have placement priority at Target Hazards and Multi-story structures
  4. Weather - wind
  5. Additional units / manpower
  6. Utilize TIC as needed
  7. Fan placement
  8. Vent openings (vent as req; no freelancing)
87
Q

(Engine Company Operations SOG)

What is the PRIMARY ROLE of the Engine Company?

A

Secure a continous WATER SUPPLY

and

Effectively apply HOSE STREAMS

88
Q

(Ladder Company Operations SOG)

Safety Considerations:

(8)

A
  1. Use full PPE as indicated
  2. Ladder Belt req. when operating on AERIAL DEVICE
  3. Secure Ladder Belt to Aerial Platform @ ALL TIMES while inside bucket / stopped / working from Aerial Ladder
  4. Aerial Climbing Safety System should be utilized on ALL NON-EMERGENCY aerial climbing activities
  5. Initiate / maintain Incident Management System
  6. Passport Accountability - continously monitor crew locations
  7. Structural Stability - continously monitor building condition
  8. FF Rehab
89
Q

(Ladder Company Operations SOG)

Special Concerns;

(2)

A
  1. Ground Conditions for stabilizers / outriggers
  2. Private developements
  • close exposures
  • difficult placement
  • difficult access
90
Q

(Ladder Company Operations SOG)

Tactical Considerations:

(14)

A
  1. Occupancy type
  2. Time of day, day of week, time of year
  3. Defensive versus Offensive fire operations
  4. Location and size of the fire
  1. Rescue Situation Priority - Most threateneed victims - Greatest # / concentration of victims - All other victims
  2. Need for VES
  3. Building condition and building construction
  4. Proper spotting / Ladder has Priority @ Target Hazards/Multi-story structures
  5. Access to building / Terrain
  6. Collapse Zones
  7. Vent options (windows/sky-lights/roof vents)
  8. Roof Condition / Integrity
  9. Overhead Obstructions
  10. Weather Conditions - High Winds - Lightning Storms
91
Q

(Rescue Company Operations SOG)

Safety Considerations:

(4)

A
  1. Use full PPE as indicated
  2. Passport Accountability - conitinously monitor crew locations
  3. Structural stablility - continously monitor building condition
  4. FF Rehab
92
Q

(Rescue Company Operations SOG)

Tactical Considerations:

(14)

A
  1. Occupancy type
  2. Time of day, day of week, time of year
  3. Defensive versus Offensive fire operations
  4. Location and size of the fire
  1. Rescue Situation Priority Most threateneed victims Greatest # / concentration of victims All other victims
  2. Need for VES
  3. Building condition and building construction
  4. Proper spotting / Ladder has Priority @ Target Hazards/Multi-story structures
  5. Access to building / Terrain
  6. Collapse Zones
  7. Vent options (windows/sky-lights/roof vents)
  8. Roof Condition / Integrity
  9. Overhead Obstructions
  10. Weather - Wind
93
Q

(Bomb Detonation at a Target Hazard SOG)

What is considered a safe distance according to Bomb Detonation at a Target Hazard

A

Away from line of sight area or where are you first encounter debris

94
Q

(Bomb Detonation at a Target Hazard SOG)

What type of barriers should you utilize to assist with protection

A

Structural

or

Natural Barrier

95
Q

(Engine Company Operations SOG)

2nd Due Companies Responsibilities:

(2)

A
  1. Assume level one staging and request orders
  2. Be prepared to:
  • Secure water source
  • Deploy secondary attack line
96
Q

(Aircraft Emergencies SOG)

what info should first arriving unit convey to Dispatch:

A
  • conditions present (fire, fuel leak, structure involved)
  • initial needs\operational concerns
97
Q

(Aircraft Emergencies SOG)

Who’s responsible for:

  • Maintaining communications with the tower
  • Making contact with the airport manager
  • Establishing a medical treatment area for victims
  • Establishing rehab area for responders
A

First Arriving Battalion

98
Q

(Aircraft Emergencies SOG)

who is responsible for:

  • assembling needed tools
  • performing extrication as indicated
A

First arriving Rescue

99
Q

(Bomb Threats SOG)

safety zones/perimeters should be at least _____ feet

100
Q

(Engine Company Operations SOG)

1st due Engine Responsibilities are:

(4)

A
  1. complete size up initiate NIMS-ICS
  2. Initiate RECEO
  3. ventilate
  4. Consider positive pressure attack
101
Q

Aerial climbing safety system should be utilized when?

A

On ALL non-emergency aerial climbing activities

102
Q

(Acid Bombs SOG)

Assignment and Code Response

A

Full company + battalion Code 1

103
Q

Alert 3 =

A

Crash has already occurred

104
Q

Alert 3 means ?

A

Crash has already occurred

105
Q

(Aircraft Emergencies SOG)

Ascertain what Additional Info From CAD / Fire dispatch while responding:

A
  1. Incidents exact location (ON or OFF North Perry)
  2. whether aircraft was on approach or taking off
  3. Type of aircraft (airplane, lamp, helicopter)
  4. Size of aircraft
  5. Passenger or commercial aircraft
  6. Type of cargo
  7. Souls on board
106
Q

Assignment and code response for an Alert 3 on Airport

A

Full + Engine + battalion + crash truck

107
Q

(Aircraft Emergencies SOG)

Assignment and Code response for Alert 3:

  • On Airport Grounds
  • Off Airport Grounds
A
  • Full + Engine + Batt + Crash Code 3
  • Multi-Company + Crash truck Code 3
108
Q

Code Response and Assignment for Alert 3 Off Airport

A

Multi-company + crash truck

109
Q

(Brush fires SOG)

Consider Class __ Foam for thick vegetation areas as outlined in

A

Class A foam

110
Q

Consider the following when responding to airport grounds

A
  1. Don’t enter secured airport without direction from either command or tower personnel
  2. Use appropriate emergency airport entrance
  3. Once tower grant access, proceed on Airport grounds in Strike Team fashion maintaining contact with the tower at all times (channel F – 1)
111
Q

(Rescue Company Operations SOG)

first Arriving Rescue should:

A

Level one stage and request orders

112
Q

Engine Company Seat Positions:

Position #1 -

Position #2 -

Position #3 -

Position #4 -

A

Position #1 - Officer’s Seat

Position #2 - Driver’s Seat

Position #3 - Right Jump Seat (Behind Officer)

Position #4 - Left Jump Seat (Behind Driver)

113
Q

(Building Collapse SOG)

First Arriving Engine should look for signs of Terrorist/WMD activity such as;

A

Multiple victims with common medical symptoms or illness

114
Q

(Building Collapse SOG)

First Arriving Engine should solicit what relevant info from facility staff?

A
  • What happened
  • Where there are threats or warnings
  • Is area occupied
  • Number of people usually in the area
115
Q

(Bomb Detonation at a Target Hazard SOG)

First Arriving Unit Responsibilities:

  1. Conduct size-up, initiate NIMS-ICS and Convey what to Disptach ?
A
  • Construction, number of stories, conditions present
  • Initial needs/operational concerns
116
Q

(Commercial Building Fires SOG)

First Arriving Unit Responsibilities

A
  1. Conduct size – up, initiate NIMS-ICS, convey to Dispatch:
  • Initiate RECEO
  • construction, conditions present
  • initial needs/operational concerns
  1. Stage and appropriate location for unit/conditions
117
Q

(Building Collapse SOG)

First Arriving Unit responsibilities

  1. Conduct size-up initiate NIMS-ICS, and convey what info to Dispatch ? - - -
  2. Stage in appropriate location for unit/conditions
  3. Establish perimeter’s, with police assistance
  4. Identify situation (minor damage, major destruction, fire etc.)
A
  • structure type, number of stories, conditions present
  • initial needs/operational concerns
  • determine number of victims (MCI)
118
Q

(Bomb Threats SOG)

First Arriving Unit Responsibilities:

(3)

A
  1. Conduct size–up, initiate NIMS-ICS convey to Dispatch:
  • Construction, number of stories
  • initial needs/operational concerns
  1. Stage 500 feet from structure
  2. Report to police command
119
Q

(Aircraft Emergencies SOG)

First Arriving Unit responsibilities:

A
  1. Size up, initiate NIMS-ICS convey to Dispatch:
  • conditions present (fire, fuel leak, structure involved)
  • initial needs / operational concerns
  1. Stage and appropriate location for unit/conditions
120
Q

(Bomb Detonation at a Target Hazard SOG)

First Arriving Unit Responsibilities:

  • Establish Perimeters with Assistance from ___
  • What is considered a safe distance ?
  • What type of barriers should you use to assist with protection ?
A
  • PD
  • away from line of sight area or where are you first encounter debris
  • utilize structural or natural barriers
121
Q

How far should you stage from structure on a bomb threat

122
Q

(Bomb Threats SOG)

Special Concerns;

  • If a school is involved, activate _____
123
Q

(Acid Bombs SOG)

Initial staging distance should be at least _____ ft

124
Q

Ladder belt should be secured to aerial platform at all times while ____________and while _________

A

Inside bucket stopped or working from aerial ladder

125
Q

(Ladder Company Operations SOG)

Safety Considerations:

(8)

A

A. Full PPE

B. Ladder belt required

C. Secure ladder belt to aerial platform at all times while inside the bucket and while stopped or working from Aerial

D. Aerial climbing safety system utilized on all non-emergency Aerial climbing activities

E. Initiate and maintain IMS

F. Passport accountability

G. Structural stability

H. Fire fighter rehab

126
Q

(Ladder Company Operations SOG)

Special Concerns:

(2)

A

A. Ground conditions for stabilizers\outriggers

B. Private developments.

  • Close exposures
  • difficult placement
  • difficult access
127
Q

(Ladder Company Operations SOG)

Ladder Tactical Considerations:

(1-14)

A
  1. Occupancy type
  2. Time of day, day of week, time of year
  3. Rescue situation priority (most Threatened, greatest number, all other)
  4. VES
  5. Defense vs Offense of Fire Ops
  6. Building condition and construction
  7. Location and size of fire
  8. Spotting ladder truck have priority at target hazards and multi story
  9. Access to building/Terrain
  10. Collapse zones
  11. Vent options
  12. Roof conditions back/integrity
  13. Overhead obstructions
  14. Weather conditions.
  • Highwinds
  • Lightning storms
128
Q

(Bomb Detonation at a Target Hazard)

Look for signs of terrorist/WMD activity such as:

A
  • Multiple victims with common medical symptoms/illness
  • look for containers, vehicles out of place, oversize package, oily stains
  • plan ops around secondary device precautions
129
Q

Primary Role of the Engine Company

A

Secure a continuous water supply and effectively apply Hose streams

130
Q

Proper FD Vehicle Placement for Brushfires?

A
  1. Up wind
  2. Safe distance
  3. Water source
  • hydrants
  • drafting
  • second engine
131
Q

(Aircraft Emergencies)

Responding units should attempt to ascertain what additional information from the CAD laptop or fire dispatch

A
  1. Incidents exact location (on or off North Perry grounds)
  2. Whether the aircraft was on approach or takeoff
  3. Type of aircraft (airplane, blimp, helicopter)
  4. size of the aircraft
  5. Passenger or commercial aircraft
  6. Type of cargo
  7. Souls on board
132
Q

(Ladder Company Operations SOG)

Responsibilities if Rescue is first unit on scene:

A. Size-up and initiate NIMS-ICS

B. Gather info, 360, Evacuation as necessary

C. _________

D. _________

E. _________

A

C. Search and rescue

  • consider VES

D. Force entry

E. Locate Fire - Confine - Extinguish

133
Q

(Engine Company Operations SOG)

Secondary roles for engine companies include:

(5)

A
  1. EMS
  2. Fire alarm investigations
  3. extrication
  4. Electrical emergencies
  5. Hazmat incidents
134
Q

Secondary Roles for Engine Companies include the following:

(5)

A
  1. EMS
  2. Fire alarm investigations
  3. Extrication (vehicle/elevator)
  4. Electical emergencies
  5. Hazardous Materials incidents
135
Q

(Brush Fires SOG)

Special concerns;

A

A. Large fires move fast

B. Large fires will create your own wind

C. Fires located near residential areas

D. Notified PIO of newsworthy events

136
Q

(Engine Company Operations SOG)

Tactical considerations:

(12)

A
  1. Occupancy type
  2. Time of day / day of week / time of year
  3. Location and size of fire
  4. Structure size\construction\layout

5 rescue situations

  1. Defensive vs. offensive fire OPS
  2. Access to building – ladder have priority at target hazards back/multi story
  3. Weather – wind
  4. Additional units back/ manpower
  5. Utilize TIC
  6. Fan placement
  7. Vent openings
137
Q

Units shall proceed onto airport grounds in a _________ _______ fashion maintaining contact with the _________ at all times (channel ____)

A
  • Strike Team
  • Tower
  • (Channel F-1)
138
Q

Use of a _______ ________ Is required when operating on an aerial device

A

ladder belt

139
Q

(Acid Bombs SOG)

Vapor and fume protection requires Level _____ suits (_______ Teams)

A

Level A suit’s (hazmat teams)

140
Q

(Building Collapse SOG)

First Arriving Engine;

  • Begin recovery efforts

(5)

A
  • search and rescue
  • medical treatment/transport
  • fire ground ops as indicated
  • hazard mitigation/incident stabilization
  • product identification and containment
141
Q

(Brush Fires SOG)

What can you use during Overhaul to Assure all Hotspots are extinguished

A

Shovels/pike poles

142
Q

What does VVDC stand for

A

V- volume

V – velocity

D - density

C - Color

143
Q

(Bomb Threats SOG)

What relevant info should be solicited from police staff and what Unit is responsible for obtaining this info?

A
  • what happened
  • is area occupied
  • number of people usually in the area

Engine Company

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