SOGs Section 3 - Firefighting Principles And Practices Flashcards
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According to the Residential Construction Fires SOG, what defines this type of fire?
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When homes are unbricked and pose a significant conflagaration hazard.
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According to the Residential Construction Fires SOG, what are the 3 main priorities during firefighting?
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1) 1st arriving apparatus should hit a hydrant and use master stream to protect first downwind exposure. Lay 65mm hand lines
2) 2nd apparatus, hit a hydrant, use master stream to protect exposures at other side of the fire. Lay 65mm hand lines.
3) additional apparatus should concentrate on extinguishment of the fire and downwind exposures as directed by IC.
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According to High Rise Fire SOG, what are the 8 First Alarm responsibilities?
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1) determine incident location, speak with on-duty staff and refer to fire annunciation panel where available.
2) access keys, take needed keys and leave rest with (app operator)
3) establish lobby sector
4) deliver an initial message to tenants, where voice cont is available
5) secure elevators to ground floor
6) assign elevator operator
7) bring a high rise kit
8) when fire suspected, driver closest to standpipe should connect dry lines, then await direction from the IC
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According to the High Rise SOG, search and rescue shall be performed in the following priority?
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1) suite of origin
2) fire floor hallway
3) adjacent suites
4) suites immediately above suite of origin
5) remainder of suites on the fire floor
6) stairwells in their entirety
7) floor immediately below
8) other affected areas
7)
5
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According to the High Rise SOG, the Lobby may be used for what 8 tactical areas?
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1) building control/communications ie Lobby Sector
2) instruction for tenants
3) monitoring incident progress
4) initial assembly/staging area for crews equipment and supplies
5) staging area for other agencies
6) medical triage
7) crew rehab
8) distribution point for evacuated tenants
6
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According to the High Rise SOG, the forward staging area must be at least 2 floors below the incident and may be used for what 5 reasons?
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1) staging for personnel and equipment prior to entry into H-zone
2) forward entry control point
3) forward staging for RIT
4) initial rehab
5) initial medical triage
Note: ground or 2nd floor incidents may require an external forward staging area.
7
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According to the High Rise SOG, what are the 3 main safety considerations?
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1) ensure tactics do not compromise building protection devices
2) ensure smoke is controlled
3) ensure evacuation of occupants is controlled and that routes are separate from emergency operations and smoke control
8
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According to the High Rise SOG, consideration should be given to additional alarms when it is obvious the fire is progressing to the point where it has potential to do what 3 things?
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1) further endanger life and safety of persons in the building
2) spread horizontally on fire floor or vertically in the building interior
3) break out to the building exterior with subsequent exposure threats
9
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According to the High Rise SOG, when annunciation panels show multiple indications, floors shall be check in what order?
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Floors shall be checked from the floor closest to the ground, then proceed up.
10
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According to the High Rise SOG, how shall elevators be used?
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Should personnel determine it is safe to use an elevator, they shall use the Designated Elevator (where equipped) and shall proceed no higher than 2 floors below the alarm/fire.
11
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According to the High Rise SOG, what is the procedure if no problem is found on the alarm / fire floor?
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Check the floors below and above. If safe to do so, consider silencing alarms to improve communications and reduce the inconvenience to occupants.
12
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According to the High Rise SOG, personnel assigned to Lobby Sector shall ensure what 4 activations occur, where such systems are available.
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1) mechanical ventilation shut down
2) building smoke control
3) release of automatic door closures and exit door locks
4) fire telephones in operation
13
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According to the High Rise SOG, what should be considered when communication is difficult?
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- building fire phones
- bullhorns
- the media (fire safety plans indicate stations to listen/watch)
- bell lines
- messenger and apartment phones
14
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According to the High Rise SOG, where manpower is available, how should evacuees be handled?
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Evacuees should be accompanied/assisted by personnel and initially moved at least 3 floors below the lowest involved floor or to a safe refuge.
15
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According to the High Rise SOG, to avoid falling debris exclusions zones should be at least how far in all directions.
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At least 50m
16
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According to the High Rise SOG, the recommended message to tenants for alarms activated is…?
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“We are on location investigating the cause of the fire alarm. Please stand by for further instructions”
17
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According to the High Rise SOG, the recommended message for fire or smoke discovered is?
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“Please remain in your suite. Do not use the elevators. Dial 911 if you require help”
18
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According to the High Rise SOG, how often should you update tenants with the recommended messages?
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Every 5 minutes
19
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According to the High Rise SOG, for updates, what are the recommended messages?
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1) “we are dealing with an emerg on the _ floor. Please standby
2) “we are in control of a fire on the _ floor. Please standby
3) “we have extinguished a fire on the _ floor. Please standby
20
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According to the High Rise SOG, for Evacuation of tenants, what is the procedure and recommended message?
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Key only the desired floors, the message is:
“People on the _ floor(s) only, should now leave the building using the _ stairwell(s). Do not use the elevators. People on other floors please remain in your suites. Dial 911 if you need help.
21
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According to the High Rise SOG, how often should you repeat the message for evacuation of tenants?
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Every 3 minutes.
22
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According to the Emergency Evacuation SOG, which apparatus should sound its air horn during an emergency evacuation?
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The nearest apparatus to the Hot Zone.
23
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According to the ICS, Terminology of Command SOG, the Hot Zone is an area determined by the IC or Hazmat Officer that is IDLH, entry requires what 3 conditions?
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1) Proper Training
2) Full PPE and SCBA
3) the minimum number of personnel required to accomplish the task
24
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According to the ICS Terminology of Command SOG, what is the Incident Action Plan, and what 3 priorities is it based on?
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It is a strategic plan developed by evaluating conditions, developing tactical approaches, identifying available resources and preparation assignments….based on achieving the 3 tactical priorities:
1) life safety
2) stabilize the incident
3) prevention of further loss/preservation of property
25
According to the ICS Term of Command SOG, what is the 4 main elements of the First Alarm?
First Alarm is the initial arriving attack teams consisting of pumper, aerial, squad crews that:
1) respond directly to the scene
2) take Standard positions
3) assume command
4) begin operations
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According to the ICS Term of Command SOG, what is Level 1 staging?
Second alarm responding units stage in an area which is a safe distance from the scene but which allows for quick response when ordered into action by the IC.
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According to the ICS Term of Command SOG, what is Level 2 Staging?
Usually utilized during incidents that are large, complex or lengthy. Units are staged together in a specific location under the command of a staging coordinator.
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According to the ICS Term of Command SOG, what is a CAN Report?
An update from a sector officer to command based on the:
Conditions encountered
The Actions being performed
Further Needs
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According to the ICS Term of Command SOG, what are the updates and implied meanings of the CAN Report?
Conditions:
Light Smoke - can be seen through
Moderate - obscures vision
Heavy. - cannot be seen through
Light Heat. - allows standing
Moderate. - allows standing for short durations
Heavy. - does not allow standing
Actions:
- progress on current assignment
- tasks completed and those unable to complete
- moving locations, ie floors
Needs:
- what is needed in order to complete the assignment - be specific
- try to provide solutions for needs
30
According to the ICS Term of Command SOG, the Size Up is the systematic process consisting of what 2 considerations?
1) the rapid yet deliberate consideration of all critical fireground factors
2) leads to the development of a rational IAP based on these factors
31
According to the ICS Term of Command SOG, the STRATEGY in the management of Off/Def decision by the IC. This critical decision regulates what 4 areas?
1) operational control
2) establishes objectives
3) sets priorities
4) allocates resources
32
According to the ICS Term of Command SOG, the Transfer of Command should include what 5 important pieces of information?
1) the IAP
2) progress made so far
3) safety issues
4) sector assignments
5) need for additional resources
33
According to ICS - Communications SOG, after any updates supplied by Fire Control, the first responding apparatus Captain/DC may request any changes that are required such as these 6 things?
1) additional apparatus
2) specialized teams
3) ambulance
4) police
5) utilities
6) down grading of apparatus (have trucks respond non-emerg)
34
According to the ICS Communication SOG, when arriving on scene the First Arriving Captain shall relay what 4 items to Fire Control?
1) that they have arrived on scene
2) a short report of the situation as they see it before leaving truck
3) a request for further assistance or other services that may be required
4) that they are establishing command
35
According to the ICS Communication SOG, during the brief initial report of fire/smoke conditions the following descriptive terms imply what actions?
1) Nothing Showing
2) smoke showing/visible
3) working fire/flames visible
4) fully involved
1) investigating
2) offensive operations
3) offensive operations
4) defensive operations
36
According to the ICS Communication SOG, what are the 4 major benchmarks?
1) agent applied
2) all clear
3) under control
4) loss stopped
37
According to the ICS-Staging SOG, what is the purpose of the SOG?
To establish a coordinated means to organize and locate units for deployment.
38
According to the ICS - Staging SOG, second alarm apparatus will respond to where?
To Level 1 staging.
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According to the ICS-Staging SOG, who shall be assigned as Staging Sector Officer?
The Captain of the first arriving apparatus to the Level 2 Staging area shall be assigned the Staging Sector Officer.
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According to the ICS- Staging SOG, when arriving in Staging, apparatus officers shall radio their location and report to who?
Apparatus will report to Staging Sector Officer for assignment, and will not leave staging unless assigned by the Staging Sector Officer.
41
According to the ICS-Sectoring SOG, Sectors will be assigned according to what 3 reasons?
1) functions (fire/rescue/ventilation)
2) geographical position (north /south)
3) other factors as implemented by the IC
42
According to the ICS- Sectoring SOG, Sectors will be assigned in accordance with what 4 situations?
1) complexity of the event
2) amount of workload
3) the number of apparatus
4) the manpower assigned
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According to the ICS-Sectoring SOG, Sectoring helps the IC concentrate on what 3 areas?
1) overall strategy
2) attack plan management and resource allocation
3) helps maintain an acceptable span of control, apx 5-6 sectors
44
According to the Explosive Device Emergecny SOG, the Inner Zone is?
The area immediately around a suspected explosive device where Police Disposal Unit works. This area is typically set with an approximate 100m radius.
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According to the Explosive Device Emergencies SOG, what is the Outer Zone?
The area around a suspected explosive device, where first responders are to report to. This area is typically set with an apx 300m radius.
46
According to the Accountability/Entry Control SOG, when shall Entry Control be established?
Entry Control is to be established by on-scene personnel or the IC whenever personnel are entering a Hot Zone or when deemed necessary by the IC.
47
According to the Accountability/Entry Control SOG, the IC shall appoint an Accountability Officer at what 4 incidents?
1) second alarm incidents (or greater)
2) high rise emergencies (as scene develops, need one ECP in lobby to monitor personnel in warm-zone, and one ECP in forward staging area to monitor entry into hot-zone.
3) where there are two or more ECPs
4) any time/incident where IC believes it is required
48
According to the Accountability/Entry Control SOG, the ECP shall do what following 16 things?
1) obtain radio and EC kit
2) don vest
3) position proximal to entry point
4) inform IC of location
5) check PPE of personnel passing through EC point
6) collect PITs
7) attach PITs to EC board
8) record time personnel enter and exit the Hot Zone
9) record any and all assignment changes on board
10) monitor time on entry vs suspected air cylinder time
11) notify IC if personnel are unaccounted for or reaching SCBA limit
12) Report to IC as ordered
13) conduct or participate in a par
14) ensure non fire personnel are accompanied by fire personnel when entering the hot zone
15) record assignment and location of personnel entering the hot zone
16) forward worksheet to IC for submission to Admin.
49
According to the Accountability/Entry Control SOG, the Accountability Officer shall do what 6 things?
1) obtain kit from DC or Command Post
2) situate in close proximity to IC
3) obtain a radio
4) Manage EC/Accountability and aid the IC by monitoring personnel
5) Assist in tracking of personnel in each sector
6) Conduct a par if ordered by IC
50
According to the Accountability/Entry Control SOG, at a fire incident after what 2 situations should a PAR always be conducted?
1) after the fire is reported as Under Control
| 2) when there is a Primary Clear on All floors
51
According to the Accountability/Entry Control SOG, the IC may call for a PAR when what 7 Conditions are a cause for concern at an incident?
1) report of missing personnel
2) when a Mayday has been called
3) building collapse
4) rapid fire extension
5) explosion
6) emergency evacuation
7) switching from offensive to defensive
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According to the Accountability/Entry Control SOG, what is the difference between a Full Par and a Partial Par?
Full Par - covers all personnel on the emergency scene
| Partial Par - covers personnel in the Hot Zone only
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According to the Accountability/entry control SOG, what are the 3 situations that can interrupt a PAR?
1) Urgent Message
2) Evacuation Alert
3) Mayday
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According to the Accountability/Entry Control SOG, The Running Par shall be announced at the conclusion of every communication that indicates what 4 things?
1) entering or exiting a hot zone
2) a change of location
3) a change or completion of task
4) when requested by the IC
55
According to the RIT SOG, Level 1 RIT actions may include what 7 actions?
1) gathering information
2) completing a RIT worksheet
3) staging equipment
4) discuss with IC, ISO and ECP
5) familiarize with structure layout
6) perform a 360
7) locating secondary means of egress
56
According to the RIT SOG, Level 1 RIT will include what 9 pieces of equipment?
1) PPE and SCBA
2) RIT kit
3) tag line
4) flashlights
5) TIC
6) forcible Entry tools
7) cutters
8) straps
9) ladders
57
According to the RIT SOG, Level 2 RIT actions may include what 4 actions?
1) continue to gather info
2) secure a power supply
3) prepare lighting
4) ensure mult means of egress ie ladder windows, roofs, removing obstacles - bars, chains, locks etc
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According to the RIT SOG, Level 2 equipment may include what 6 items?
1) all level 1 equipment
2) lights
3) forcible entry ie K12, bullet saw
4) cribbing and shoring
5) heavy hydraulics or air bags
6) additional ladders
59
According to the RIT SOG, once a RIT has been deployed, when feasible, what shall the IC assign?
An additional RIT to the point of entry and assign a medical sector of 3 fire personnel with appropriate PPE.
60
According to the RIT SOG, Level 3 RIT actions for supplementary RITs may include what 4 things?
1) gather info
2) prepare to make entry
3) assess alternate means of egress
4) stage additional equipment
61
According to the RIT SOG, what are the 4 RIT benchmarks?
1) firefighter located
2) firefighter converted and on air
3) removal underway and the route
4) firefighter removed from structure
62
According to the ISO SOG, what are the 10 Incident Safety Officer duties?
1) be readily identifiable (blue helmet and vest)
2) obtain a radio (monitor transmissions, stay alert to barriers)
3) survey emergency scene to ensure health and safety of personnel
4) formulate a hazard risk assessment
5) ensure departmental SOGs and dept practices are followed
6) ensure air quality monitoring is conducted
7) oversee operation of re-hab unit
8) take whatever action necessarry to ensure safety of personnel
9) if possible, attend post incident analysis of operations
63
According to the Marijuana/Clan Lab SOG, what 4 agencies shall be requested upon discovery of such an incident?
1) police
2) ambulance
3) fire prevention
4) hydro
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According to the Marijuana/Clan Lab SOG, how should the home energy source be handle?
- in case of Marijuana grow op, the structure must be de-energized at the outside source of supply from the street not the meter
- in case of a clandestine lab the IC shall consider that no part of the equipment is shut down including hydro to the structure
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According to the Marijuana/Clan Lab SOG, the IC should consider withdrawal of personnel from the interior of the structure, if it is deemed unsafe, until what 3 conditions are met?
1) hydro has confirmed the de-energizing of the premises
2) adequate ventilation has occurred to ensure visibility
3) an incident recon takes place with all safety issues identified and/or controlled
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According to the Marijuana/Clan Lab SOG, what are the 8 Grow Op Key indicators?
1) little or no furniture present, especially evident during primary
2) exterior is in a state of disrepair
3) excessive condensation around windows
4) audible humming
5) obvious presence of plants and lighting
6) suspicious efforts at concealment, doors and windows
7) excessive mound / mildew on ceiling
8) discovery of silver flex vent piping
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According to the Marijuana/Clan Lab SOG, what are 7 key indicators of a Clandestine Lab?
1) common household chemicals in uncommon places
2) common household chemicals in uncommon quantities
3) obvious presence of lab equipment
4) unusual plumbing or venting
5) drug paraphernalia
6) containers with multi-layered liquids
7) propane tanks with fittings that have turned blue
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According to the Marijuana/Clan Lab SOG, what are the 9 special hazards to consider?
1) electrical: wiring hanging, not installed to code
2) trip and tangle hazards
3) lighting: special lighting for grow labs may explode
4) compartmentation: structural alterations
5) means of egress: removal of stairways, obstruction of doors etc
6) hazardous chemicals: fertilizers, oxidizer
7) carbon monoxide: alteration to heating/ventilation
8) ventilation: ventilation hampered and may increase heat retention
9) perp on scene
69
According to the Key Tag Program SOG, how often shall personnel visit residential building in their area to ensure key tags are being maintained?
A minimum of once a year.
70
According to the Key Tag Program SOG, where are the materials found for this program?
Tags may be obtained from Admin, labels may be obtained from the Corporation Network.
71
According to the Key Tag Program SOG, in what 4 groups are the keys organized?
1) Fire Floor (RED) - front door, master, suite master, smoke shaft elevator key
2) Lobby (GREEN) - alarm panel key, fire alarm room key
3) Other (YELLOW) - utility room, electrical room, office, garage
4) Spare (BLUE) - seconds of any other keys
72
According to the Mayday SOG, case studies show that disoriented Firefighters will issue a Mayday no sooner than the activation of their low-air alarm, what is the best case scenario in this situation.
The best case scenario, leaves 4-6 minutes to be located by a RIT.
73
According to the Mayday SOG, research confirms that RIT is not very effective, what is the average time to mobilize and locate a victim?
More than 10 minutes.
74
According to the Mayday SOG, Mayday may be declared in what 3 situations?
1) by personnel who are lost trapped or in trouble
2) by an IC, Sector officer or anyone who cannot account for individuals
3) by any personnel who witnessed and/or has first-hand knowledge that other personnel are lost trapped or in trouble
75
According to the Mayday SOG, to enhance communications, the IC should consider what two Radio options?
Option 1 - all personnel not involved in the RIT ops are directed to limit radio traffic to essential info only.
Option 2
- IC shall request another operation channel from Fire Control
- lost/trapped ff, RIT(s) and other rescue crews shall remain on original Tac channel
- other personnel are assigned to the new channel
- Fire Control or ECP may perform a brief radio check of personnel assigned to the new channel
76
According to the Mayday SOG, in the event Fire Control is unable to make radio contact with any on scene officer, what 4 dispatches will they make.
1) Another apparatus
2) District Chief
3) Peel Regional Police
4) Ambulance
77
According to the Emergency Traffic SOG, what are 4 incidents where personnel may initiate an Emergency Traffic message?
1) critical fire conditions
2) critical changing conditions
3) concern for potential collapse
4) loss of water supply
78
According to the Sector Work Cycle SOG, when should On Deck personnel be assigned as early as possible?
When it is expected that work will need to continue beyond the work cycle of the initial crews in the hot zone.
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According to the Sector Work Cycle SOG, what are the 6 guidelines for the IC?
1) assign personnel to On Deck locations as required
2) direct personnel to gather and stage any necessary equip
3) brief On Deck crews on status of sector ops
4) set up work rest cycle rotation and manage rotation of crews so that personnel are able to exit the hot zone with sufficient air in SCBA
5) manage crews so there are always dedicated crews ready with full SCBA at all times
6) build rehab requirements into work cycles
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According to the Sector Work Cycles SOG, what are the 8 guidelines for Crews with an On Deck assignment?
1) acknowledge assignment
2) assemble with PPE, SCBA, and one additional cylinder per ff
3) bring additional equip - TIC, RIT equip, tools
4) notify IC once On Deck
5) determine location of personnel working in hot zone
6) assess building arrangement and conditions
7) ensure rotation plan is understood
8) relieve personnel in the hot zone when ordered by IC
81
According to the Sector Work Cycles SOG, On Deck crews shall operate in the Warm Zone, and can perform what 3 warm zone functions?
1) perimeter control
2) gathering equipment
3) RIT
82
According to the Sector Work Cycles SOG, how shall On Deck crews relieve crews in the Hot Zone?
For continuous water flow, on Deck crews shall relieve crews in the Hot Zone at the nozzle.
83
According to the Lightweight Construction SOG, unprotected lightweight construction systems that are involved in a fire are susceptible to failure in as little as how many minutes
4 minutes
84
According to the Lightweight Construction SOG, when did engineered roof trusses become popular in residential homes and when did engineered flooring systems first come to Brampton.
Engineered roof trusses became popular after 1970, and engineered floor systems came to Brampton after 1985.
85
According to the Lightweight Construction SOG, what assumptions should the IC make if they are unable to determine the type of constructions in a fire building?
If the building is built post 1970 it should be assumed that engineered roof trusses are present. If built post 1990 it should be assumed that Lightweight flooring is present.
86
According to the Roof Operations SOG, personnel conducting operations on a roof shall ensure what 10 things?
1) provide alt means of emergency escape to initial rte of access
2) conduct a hazard risk analysis
A) determine type of construction
B) the location of the fire
C) length of time of burning, impact on building integrity (HVAC)
3) wear ppe and bring equipment
4) use minimum number of personnel necessarry
5) take precautions when personnel at risk of falling thru roof
6) approach from upwind if possible
7) sound the path of travel
8) coordinate roof ventilation with interior personnel
9) avoid cutting holes on steel commercial roofs with widely spaced trusses
10) when operations finish, ensure crews exit roof promptly
87
According to the Runoff SOG, the 4 methods used to confine contaminated runoff may include?
1) trenching
2) damming
3) diversion
4) retention
88
According to the Runoff SOG, what is the procedure when firefighting foam, hazmat or large quantities of firefighting runoff enter a storm system or other waterway?
The IC shall request Fire Control to advise the Peel Spill Coordinator, who will contact the MOE.
89
According to the Large Enclosed Structure Fire SOG, a large enclosed structure is defined as?
A structure in which there is a limited number of doors and windows sufficient in size and number to provide adequate evacuation. A large structure is considered one that is apx 30m(100ft) X 30 m (100ft).
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According to the Large Enclosed Structure Fire SOG, what are the 5 guidelines when responding to this type of incident?
1) as part of initial size up, first arriving Captain shall identify the building as a large enclosed structure.
2) consider requesting additional apparatus/alarms
3) consider alt entrances to limit hose lengths to less than 60m
4) attempt to ID presence of trusses, steel or wooden, and where fire is impeding on the trusses
5) when interior visibility is low and conditions warrant, the IC shall consider upgrading to Level 2 RIT.
91
According to the Structure Fire SOG, first alarm apparatus (particularly the truck expected to arrive first) should begin their size-up when?
During their response.
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According to the Structure Fire SOG, the first arriving apparatus shall perform what 5 things?
1) provide an initial report of the scene to Fire Control and other trucks
2) initial size up and gather info
3) begin to develop an IAP
4) assign duties to apparatus personnel
5) relay other pertinent info to fire control and other trucks
93
According to the Structure Fire SOG, the initial report shall include what 7 elements?
1) apparatus on-scene
2) location of response (especially if different than dispatch)
3) type of structure - residential, commercial, industrial etc
4) size of structure - floors etc
5) building construction - brick, wood etc
6) brief report of fire / smoke conditions
7) establishing command
94
According to the Structure Fire SOG, conduct a 360 of the building ASAP with a TIC in order to accomplish what 4 things?
1) better formulate an IAP
2) locate hazards
3) attempt to assess floors above and below the fire
4) to determine if the fire involves the structure itself
95
According to the Structure Fire SOG, information to gather from homeowners, employees etc may include what 4 important questions?
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1) is everyone out of the structure?
If not - how many are still inside
- how old are they (children, seniors)
- where do you think they are
- where were they last seen
2) where is the fire
3) what is burning
4) how do you get there
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According to the Structure Fire SOG, the size-up and information collected shall be used to develop an Incident Action Plan. What are the details of the IAP?
The IAP shall reflect the tactical priorities of the fireground bearing in mind an appropriate hazard risk assessment and/or risk reward evaluation. The plan must be easily communicated with clear objectives. It must also allow for flexibility and the plan must be constantly evaluated and updated.
97
According to the Structure Fire SOG, pertinent information shall be relayed to Fire Control and incoming apparatus and will include what following 8 items?
1) operating mode (offensive or defensive)
2) status of occupants
3) location of the fire
4) designation of the alpha side
5) request additional resources (police, ambulance, utilities)
6) downgrading apparatus
7) establishing zones
8) other info as required
98
According to the Structure Fire SOG, what are the 17 first alarm responsibilities ?
Triple I - DAPS - 4E - 3R - SPA
1) initial report
2) size up and info gathering
3) develop an IAP
4) assign sectors
5) protect on scene civilians by isolating and evacuating the scene
6) initiate fire attack
7) initiate primary search and rescue
8) establish plan for ventilation
9) establish a water supply
10) establish an ISO
11) establish Entry Control
12) set up RIT
13) provide exposure protection
14) review preplans
15) relay arrival of other services (police, ambulance hydro etc)
16) relay pertinent information
17) any other duty or assignment as directed by the IC
99
According to the Structure Fire SOG, the IC shall continually assess the benefits of maintaining an interior offensive strategy vs risk to personnel. What are the 5 considerations in assessing the risk?
1) what are the smoke and fire conditions
2) are the ff gaining control of the fire
3) is the structure being threatened by the fire
4) are the interior ff close to an exit
5) is good control and communication being maintained with interior crews
100
According to the Fire Watch SOG, the IC shall implement a fire watch under what 4 conditions?
1) after residential construction fires
2) when an investigator is required to attend the scene and scene continuities is required
3) if crews are unable to visually confirm that the fire is extinguished
4) when a fire watch is deemed necessary by the IC, DC or PC
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According to the Fire Watch SOG, a fire watch shall consist of?
An in-service apparatus with at least 3 firefighters. The IC may consider having Rehab 201 on scene, and rotate crews.
102
According to the Fire Watch SOG, how often shall personnel assigned to a fire watch inspect all areas?
Every 1/2 hour or as directed by the IC.
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According to the Fire Watch SOG, how long shall the fire watch continue?
The fire watch shall continue until such time that the site has been turned over to a competent person or the IC determines a fire watch is no longer required.
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According to the Structure Fire SOG, what are the safety considerations?
- entering hot zone, must have PPE (bunker coat and pants, helmet, gloves and FF boots) and SCBA
- notify IC when entering/exiting the Hot Zone
- all interior crews should have: portable radio, hand lights, TIC...consider forcible entry
- appropriate hoseline
- sound the floor prior to entry and throughout interior ops
- remain in visual and physical contact with crew
- locate secondary means of egress
- be aware of air supply
- not stay in heavy smoke (zero visibility) for long durations
- running PARs
- continually collect info and pass to IC
- under heavy smoke, constant contact with lifeline (hose or tag line)
105
According to the Terminology of Command SOG, what are the 3 zones at an emergency scene?
Cold Zone - are determined by IC or HAZMAT officer that is safe for personnel and requires no specialized PPE
Warm Zone - area that is reasonably safe and requires PPE with the exception of SCBA
Hot Zone - area that is IDLH: entry requires
A) proper training
B) Full PPE including SCBA
C) the minimum number of personnel required to accomplish the task
106
According to the Incident Command System - Communications SOG, the first arriving Captain shall ensure that other required agencies and resources are requested thru FC ASAP, including which 13?
1) ambulance
2) police
3) hydro
4) gas company
5) tow trucks
6) by-law enforcement
7) transit
8) building owners
9) media relations officer
10) Senior Officers
11) rehab vehicle
12) mutual aid
13) local councillors
107
According to the Accountability / Entry Control SOG, how shall personnel handle/retrieve there PITs when leaving the Hot Zone?
- if leaving momentarily to retrieve tools or equipment and returning immediately to the hot zone crews do not have to retrieve their PITs
- if leaving the hot zone to change their SCBA, personnel must retrieve their PITs
108
According to the Grow Lab SOG, upon scene termination the IC shall ensure what 4 things?
1) shut off natural gas Feed (Enbridge)
2) PRP are available to take over the scene
3) Debrief with FPO if on scene
4) ensure witness statements are completed
