SOP's

Question 1

SOP’s, 100’s
Critical Fire Ground Factors:

Answer 1

fire, occupancy, life
hazard, arrangement, resources, actions, special circumstances,

Question 2

SOP’s, 100’s
Hazard Zone Management:

Answer 2

Hazard zone management must take place at all levels on the
emergency scene, to include task, tactical, and strategic levels. Task level supervision is
the company officer’s responsibility. Tactical level supervision (divisions and groups) is
best managed by a district chief. Strategic level supervision is provided by incident
command.

Question 3

SOP’s, 100’s
Three Deep Deployment Model:

Answer 3

The concept of companies working in the hazard zone,
companies being forward staged while on-deck, and companies in reserve at a level II
(formal staging) area.

Question 4

SOP’s, 100’s

Work Rest Cycle:

Answer 4

The concept of managing a crew’s workload with reasonable rest
cycles. This concept is closely tied to Hazard Zone Management and Rules of Air
Management (ROAM). A work rest cycle is not a substitution for formal rehabilitation.

Question 5

SOP’s, 100’s

Operational Principles

Answer 5

Life safety
Incident Stabilization
Property Conservation
Community Assistance

Question 6

SOP’s, 100’s

Operational Principles
Life Safety

Answer 6

1.1 We will accept that we may risk our lives in a calculated manner in order to save
the lives of others.
1.2 We will accept some risk to our lives in a calculated manner to save the property
of others.
1.3 We will not risk our lives for lives or property that are already lost.

Question 7

SOP’s, 100’s

Operational Principles

Incident Stabilization

Answer 7

the process of coordinated actions that stop the progress of
uncontrolled or destructive forces.

Question 8

SOP’s, 100’s

Operational Principles

Property Conservation

Answer 8

s those actions that are taken to minimize or eliminate damage
to property.

Proactive approach

Question 9

SOP’s, 100’s

Operational Principles

Community Assistance

Answer 9

efforts are focused on alleviating the loss and suffering of our
citizens.

Goal of the District to empower its members to provide quality customer service

Question 10

SOP’s, 100’s

Response

Answer 10

It is the responsibility of the incident commander to ensure that the proper number and type of resources are dispatched in order to meet incident objectives.
For the purpose of response procedures, tower, ladder truck and truck are synonymous.
Stage 1 block from the incident when pending arrival of law enforcement unless 1st due officer deems otherwise.

Question 11

SOP’s, 100’s

Response, EMS calls

Answer 11

Emergency Medical
Response:

All responses are emergent
unless otherwise noted
Emergency Medical Calls Closest Medic Unit
Closest Engine
District Chief, if reported as a
COR 0 or GSW

Alpha/Bravo/Omega Medical
Calls in Station 1 Response Zone
SaM-1
Medic Unit

Carbon Monoxide Detector with
a Medical Complaint
Medic Unit
Engine
SaM Officer

Mass Casualty Incident
(In addition to initial EMS
response)
Five Medic Units
Two Engines
District Chief
SaM Officer

Vehicle Accident Medic Unit
Engine

Vehicle Accident with
Extrication/High Mechanism
Vehicle into a Building
Medic Unit
Engine
Truck
District Chief
SaM Officer

Light Rail Collisions Medic Unit
Engine
Truck
District Chief
SaM Officer

All Highway Responses get an Additional Engine

Question 12

SOP’s, 100’s

Response
Structure Fire

Answer 12

Fire Alarm, Residential Engine

Fire Alarm, Commercial Varies based on premises
One Engine (most fire alarms)
Two Engines - Second due unit
responds non-emergent
Two Engines
One Truck
One District Chief (some specific
fire alarms)

Smoke investigation inside Two Engines
Second due engine non-emergent

All structure fires Four Engines
Two Trucks
Two Medic Units
Two District Chiefs
SaM Officer
Investigator
Consider Rehab Truck

Second Alarm – All Occupancies
Three Engines
Truck
Medic Unit
District Chief
Air truck
Rehab truck
Notify Chiefs 1-9, PIO
Investigator supervisor

Third Alarm – All Occupancies Three Engines
Truck
Medic Unit
Rehabilitation Trailer
Augment Dispatch Staff

Question 13

SOP’s, 100’s

Response

Vegetation Fire

Answer 13

Small Vegetation Fire
Consider upgrade of all
vegetation fires to Large
Vegetation Fire response on red
flag or high fire danger days
Brush Truck
Engine
District Chief

Large Vegetation Fire
• On red flag or high fire
danger days (per shift
commander)
• In greenbelt or open
space
• Large or fast moving
If structures are threatened add
three additional engines
Brush 9
Two Additional Brush Trucks
Two Engines
Two Medics
Tender
Two District Chiefs
SaM Officer
Investigator
Notify: Ops, UAS, PIO, FMO, USFS

2nd Alarm Vegetation Fire
If structures are threatened add
three additional engines
Three Brush Trucks
Two Engines
One District Chief
One Medic
Rehab

2nd Alarm Considerations • Additional alarms and
resources beyond second
alarm should be ordered as
Strike Teams/Task Forces.
• Consider mutual aid request
for tactical tender(s) and DFPC
Type 4 engine.
• Consider air resources early
(S.E.A.T. or helicopter).
• On-duty Wildland Team
members or day staff
resources can fill overhead
positions.
• Consider requesting the
Wildland Cache Trailer.

Out of District Mutual Aid
Request
Company 9 personnel staffing
Engine 9, Brush 9, or Brush 39 (or
combination thereof)
District Chief or Special Ops Chief

Question 14

SOP’s, 100’s

Response

Fire, Other

Answer 14

Vehicle, not in or near a
structure: Engine, B7

Vehicle on the highway Two Engines, B7

Dumpster, not in or near a structure: Engine

Appliance, fire confined within
the appliance
Sparking electrical service
Smoking electrical motor
Smoking light ballast: Two engines, 2nd non emergent

Question 15

SOP’s, 100’s

Staging

Level 1

Answer 15

1.1 Level One Staging – Incoming units that have not been given an assignment by
the incident commander shall stage near the incident in the direction of travel
toward the incident. Engine companies should normally position at the nearest
hydrant. All personnel shall be dressed in appropriate PPE and be prepared to
receive an assignment.

Question 16

SOP’s, 100’s

Staging

Level two

Answer 16

1.2 Level Two Staging – Incoming units report to a staging area that has been
identified by the incident commander. The first arriving officer shall assume the
role of staging area manager, and is responsible for:
1.2.1 Checking in and maintaining accountability of all units assigned to
staging.
1.2.2 Maintaining communications with the incident commander, on a radio
channel separate from the incident tactical communications when
possible.
1.2.3 Assigning units from staging to the incident.

Question 17

SOP’s, 200’s

Incident Command Principles

Answer 17

An incident command system shall be established and observed at every WMFR incident
and shall be utilized as applicable to all training and simulation.
An incident command system shall be established and observed at every WMFR incident
and shall be utilized as applicable to all training and simulation.
The incident commander is responsible for the formation and execution of the incident
action plan. Duties, but not responsibility, may be delegated through the incident

only 1 incident commander, or unified command

ICS 100, 200, 700, 800.

Question 18

SOP’s, 200’s

Command Staff

Answer 18

Incident Safety Officer (ISO)
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Liaison Officer

Question 19

SOP’s, 200’s

General Staff

Answer 19

Operations Section Chief (OSC)
Planning Section Chief (PSC)
Logistics Section Chief (LSC)
Finance Section Chief (FSC)

Question 20

SOP’s, 200’s

Divisions and Groups

Incident commanders (IC) should consider establishing geographic divisions or
functional groups as a means to manage span of control, increase efficiency, and
provide for greater accountability. Establishing groups and divisions supports the
concept of hazard zone management.

Answer 20

Divisions shall normally be named using alphabetic references when distributed
horizontally, and numeric references when distributed vertically.

Groups shall be named using the functional tasks of the assignment.

Question 21

SOP’s, 200’s

Radio Reports

5 Radio Reports typically used:

Answer 21

Initial radio report (IRR)
Follow-up radio report (FRR)
Command Transfer
Condition report (CAN)
Strategic Shifts

Question 22

SOP’s, 200’s

Radio Reports:

Initial Radio Report

Answer 22

Used on all responses with multiple recourses, EMS excluded.
Minimum:
confirm the location of the incident,
provide a description of the conditions found on arrival,
briefly describe the actions that are being taken.

Minimum for structure fires and fire alarms:
Confirm address
Building size, height, and occupancy
Event: nothing showing, smoke showing, working fire, defensive conditions, and location of problem
Declare command option: offensive, defensive, defensive on fire unit offensive on exposures
IAP/resource assignments
Resource determination–continue in, cancel, or order additional.

Question 23

SOP’s, 200’s

Radio Reports:

Follow-up radio report

Answer 23

Findings of 360:
immediate rescues, fire conditions, basement, any changes to IAP, accountability location, confirm/changes to incident priority, immediate safety concerns

Question 24

SOP’s, 200’s

Radio Reports:

Command transfer

Answer 24

Minimum required information:

Situation status
Current assignments/actions
Tactical needs

Assuming officer must acknowledge info received, confirm they are taking command, announce strategy, advice dispatch of the transfer.

Question 25

SOP's, 200's Radio Reports: CAN reports

Answer 25

Communicated between tactical levels and command. Include: Fire conditions Crew actions Needs if any

Question 26

SOP's, 200's Command Options The first arriving IC is responsible for determining the initial command option.

Answer 26

Investigating Fast attack or fast action Command Post

Question 27

SOP's, 200's Benchmarks WMFR has established the following benchmarks to represent that the associated operational principles have been met. The incident commander shall announce each benchmark as it is met over the incident command channel.

Answer 27

All clear Water on the fire Fire under control Loss stopped Community assistance addressed

Question 28

SOP's, 200's Threat Liaison Officer (TLO) Threat Liaison Officer (TLO) - The threat liaison officer is an identified person within the organization who is responsible for coordinating terrorist and other criminal intelligence information through the Colorado Information Analysis Center and local law enforcement partners.

Answer 28

Unclassified/For Official Use Only (U/FOUO) - A designation used to identify sensitive but unclassified information which warrants protection and control that meets the criteria for exemption from public disclosure under the Privacy Act, and state and federal Freedom of Information Acts. . Unclassified/Law Enforcement Sensitive (U/LES) - A designation used to identify sensitive but unclassified information that is intended for law enforcement personnel only.

Question 29

SOP's 300's SCBA use 8 requirements of use:

Answer 29

Atmosphere is contaminated with products of combustion or other chems Oxygen deficient (<19.5%) or oxygen rich (>23.5%). Below grade or meets the definition of a confined space and IDLH isnt ruled out The possibility of having a lower explosive limit (LEL) of greater than 10% 35 PPM or greater of Carbon Monoxide (CO). 25 PPM or greater of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S). 10 PPM or greater of Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN). 10 PPM or greater of volatile organic compounds.

Question 30

SOP's 300's SCBA use

Answer 30

Must operate in teams of 2 or more Must carry a self-rescue rope bag Cannot DOFF until IC allows and CO is lower than 35PPM

Question 31

SOP's 300's Rule of Air Management

Answer 31

Responsibility of each member Minimum SCBA cylinder pressure of 5050 50% light activates, officer shall notify supervisor Plan to exit prior to low-air alert. If low air alert activates prior to exiting, officer shall: report unit designation, location, and estimated time of exit to supervisor Low air activation not accompanied by a radio report shall be considered a MAYDAY until proven otherwise

Question 32

SOP's 300's Rehabilitation Rehabilitation shall be established during all emergency operations and training exercises when participants are subjected to strenuous working conditions or exposure to hot or cold environmental conditions that could result in adverse medical conditions. Self rehab shall be:

Answer 32

hydration and rest of at least 10 minutes following depletion of 1 SCBA bottle, or 20 minutes intense physical activity without SCBA

Question 33

SOP's 300's Rehabilitation Formal Rehab: Minimum 20 minutes rest, hydration, nourishment, cool-down, and medical evaluation. When:

Answer 33

the depletion of two SCBA cylinders, 40 minutes of intense physical labor without SCBA, or the depletion of one SCBA cylinder while using an encapsulating chemical protective suit.

Question 34

SOP's 300's Rehabilitation Formal rehab medical evaluation: (minimum 20 minutes) Heart rate Temperature BP Pulse O2

Answer 34

Heart rate above 110 and temp above 100.6 shall not be released from rehab. Rehab extended if heart rate is above 100 but temp is lower than 100.6 BP needs to be below 160/100 for release from rehab Pulse O2 shall be between 95 and 100% room air after 20 minutes. If below 95, rehab extended.

Question 35

SOP's 300's RIT

Answer 35

The third due engine company on the response order should prepare themselves to receive the rapid intervention function as the first on-deck resource; come to the scene prepared. Towers have an enhanced level of rescue capablitlity. The rapid intervention assignment should be reassigned to the second-due tower company if said tower company is not needed for tactical considerations.

Question 36

SOP's 300's RIT Firefighter survival, RIT deployment Actions taken:

Answer 36

IC assigns a RIT group supervisor, normally a Chief, or SAM. Acknowledge MAYDAY, and ascertain if inside-out approach is appropriate. Immediate action item, and targeted search for a survivable victim. Call for additional alarm. Dispatch should ensure the additional alarm assignment upon hearing the MAYDAY Consider moving the incident to a new tac channel

Question 37

SOP's 300's Emergency Vehicle Operation Types and certification level:

Answer 37

1.1 Driver-Operator (DO-Utility) is required to operate medic units, utility vehicles, and brush trucks. 1.2 CMCB Driver-Operator Pumper is required to operate any type I or type III engine and the tactical tender. 1.3 CMCB Driver-Operator Aerial is required to operate any tower, ladder truck and the heavy rescue

Question 38

SOP's 300's Emergency Vehicle Operation While responding in an emergent mode, all audible and visual warning devices shall be operated at all times regardless of time of day or traffic conditions. Must come to a complete stop for:

Answer 38

5.1 A controlled intersection in which there is a stop sign or a yellow or red traffic signal. 5.2 An uncontrolled railroad crossing. 5.3 A stopped school bus with flashing warning lights. 5.4 As directed by any law enforcement officer.

Question 39

SOP's 300's Emergency Vehicle Operation Backing: Vehicle backing should be avoided when possible. When it becomes necessary to back a vehicle, the following guidelines shall be adhered to:

Answer 39

A backer shall be used when available. The backer should be placed at the rear of the vehicle where they can be seen clearly by the driver, and in a location that presents the greatest hazard to backing. The vehicle operator shall roll down their driver’s window and remove any hearing protection. If at any time the vehicle operator loses sight of the backer, vehicle movement shall stop until visual contact is reacquired. If a backer is not available, the vehicle operator shall walk completely around the vehicle and ensure that there are no obstructions behind the vehicle or in the intended path of travel.

Question 40

SOP's 300's MAYDAY A MAYDAY emergency shall be declared in any situation that presents an immediate threat to the life or health of WMFR personnel including, but not limited to, entrapment or entanglement, inability to exit an IDLH environment, imminent loss of air supply, fall through a roof or floor, or entrapment in an area that has undergone flashover, backdraft, or collapse. Procedure:

Answer 40

MAYDAY declared, IC acknowledges. LUNAR given Example: MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, name and location IC: acknowledge and advise to continue with LUNAR LUNAR Report by member

Question 41

SOP's 300's MAYDAY Steps to assist in self rescue:

Answer 41

5.1 Activating their PASS device. 5.2 Utilizing air conservation practices. 5.3 Monitor remaining air levels in their own and other crew members SCBA. 5.4 Utilize EBSS as needed. 5.5 Use flashlights as a locator for approaching rescuers. 5.6 Attempt self-rescue if possible.

Question 42

SOP's 300's Two-In/Two-Out

Answer 42

First arriving officer determines IDLH and need for SCBA. If on SCBA in IDLH, shall operate in teams of two. Two fully equipped firefighters are available outside

Question 43

SOP's 300's Two-In/Two-Out The initial incident commander may deviate from the Two-In/Two-Out requirement under the following conditions and after the completion of a risk-benefit analysis:

Answer 43

4.1 A situation that provides an imminent or probable life threat and where immediate action will prevent loss of life or serious injury. 4.2 A fire that is in its incipient phase and immediate action to contain or extinguish the fire will serve to stabilize the incident. 4.3 Fire involving vehicles, dumpsters, refuse, or vegetation.

Question 44

SOP's 300's Safety Isolations Zones Types: Yellow Red and White Striped

Answer 44

Yellow “Fire Line – Do Not Cross” tape identifies an area that is closed to the public and non-essential personnel. Non-essential personnel may only enter this area when authorized by the incident commander and escorted by a uniformed member. Red and white striped flagging tape identifies that is closed to all personnel, including firefighters. It is intended to identify areas that pose an imminent threat to health and safety, such as collapse or fall hazards or uncontrolled utilities.

Question 45

SOP's 300's Highway Incident Scene Protection

Answer 45

One extra engine dispatched on all highway calls Traffic safety unit positions appropriate distance away, one lane wider than the incident, positioned to angle traffic away, and wheels pointed away from the scene if hit. Traffic cones with lighting as needed shall be placed Use of directional lighting shall be used Vehicles not providing scene protection position past the scene, out of traffic lanes, protected by first due engine or traffic safety Lane closures coordinated with law Traffic safety unit remains until all units have cleared or as determined by IC

Question 46

SOP's 300's Accountability Responsibilities of: IC Division/group supervisors Company Officers

Answer 46

IC: responsible for tracking the location and assignments of resources, providing coordinated ordering and demobilization of resources, and for managing the span of control appropriately Division/Group supervisor: maintain accountability for all recourses assigned under them. Company Officer: responsible for ensuring that all personnel under their supervision are utilizing the proper accountability passport tags, helmet and SCBA identifiers, and for ensuring that all reports and rosters accurately reflect the personnel under their supervision.

Question 47

SOP's 300's Accountability Personal responsibility

Answer 47

All personnel assigned to duties within the hazard zone of any incident shall work in teams of two at a minimum. Team members shall remain in direct contact by touch, vision, or voice, and shall have the capability to contact their direct supervisor or the IC as needed. Teams shall be identified by their portable radio designation.

Question 48

SOP's 300's Accountability Passports Each apparatus shall be assigned three passports (primary, secondary, riding). It is the responsibility of the company officer to ensure that each individual’s name tag is affixed to the passports at the beginning of each shift, and for updating the passports if there are staffing changes during the shift.

Answer 48

Primary: Utilized by IC for tracking personnel. During initial response, prior to ICP, company officer places primary passport on inside engineers door. Units arriving after ICP shall deliver primary to ICP. Secondary: Utilized by division/group supervisors Riding: remains on the apparatus and serves to identify which personnel are assigned in the event that no other passport can be located.

Question 49

SOP's 300's PPE EMS Calls

Answer 49

EMS/wildland pants Class B pants except when a recognized biohazard exists Normal circumstances: no structural PPE Body substance isolation kit

Question 50

SOP's 300's PPE EMS Body substance isolation kit items (6 items)

Answer 50

6.1.4.1 Disposable medical gloves (EMS) 6.1.4.2 Safety glasses (EMS) 6.1.4.3 Disposable or reusable gown (EMS) 6.1.4.4 N-95 mask (EMS) 6.1.4.5 Bio-hazard bag (EMS) 6.1.4.6 Antiseptic towelettes (EMS)

Question 51

SOP's 300's PPE Fire suppression structure, vehicle, dumpster, trash, and fire alarms

Answer 51

Full structure protection ensemble: 6.2.1 Bunker coat and pants (Quartermaster) 6.2.2 Structure fire boots (Quartermaster) 6.2.3 Structure fire helmet (Quartermaster) 6.2.4 Protective hood (Quartermaster) 6.2.5 Structure fire gloves (Quartermaster) 6.2.6 SCBA (On apparatus)

Question 52

SOP's 300's PPE Automobile accidents and extrication

Answer 52

Structure fire PPE minus SCBA Body substance isolation kit Traffic safety vest Extrication gloves my substitute structure gloves Safety glasses

Question 53

SOP's 300's PPE Wildland fire

Answer 53

6.4.1 EMS/wildland pants and wildland shirt or coat (Quartermaster) 6.4.2 Wildland helmet (Wildland Team) 6.4.3 Fire shelter (Wildland Team) 6.4.4 Leather gloves (Quartermaster) 6.4.5 8” leather boots with a lug sole (Quartermaster)

Question 54

SOP's 300's PPE Hazardous materials incidents:

Answer 54

6.5.1 Structural fire PPE is the minimum level of PPE for initial response and line of sight rescue. (Quartermaster) 6.5.2 Substance-specific PPE needs will be determined by trained personnel and authorized by the IC. (Hazmat Team)

Question 55

SOP's 300's PPE Water and Ice rescue

Answer 55

6.6.1 Station uniform with a personal flotation device (PFD) is the minimum required PPE for all personnel operating within ten feet of any water or ice. (Uniforms: Quartermaster, PFD: On apparatus) 6.6.2 Ice rescue suits shall be utilized by all personnel that are performing any ice rescue. (On apparatus)

Question 56

SOP's 300's PPE Active Shooter Incidents – Rescue Task force Operations:

Answer 56

6.9.1 Ballistic helmet (EMS) 6.9.2 Vest/plate carrier (EMS) 6.9.3 Eye protection (EMS)

Question 57

SOP's 300's Withdrawal and Abandonment In the event an incident commander (IC) or other supervisory member orders personnel to leave an incident operating area, the two options are to order a withdrawal or abandonment.

Answer 57

Withdrawal a non-emergent action taken to address a planned change in strategies or other factors. A PAR follows. All personnel shall leave operating area immediately and take their tools and hose lines. Abandonment an emergency action undertaken in recognition of a situation that is immediately dangerous to personnel working in the operating area. Ordered by IC, division supervisor, or ISO. Called on radio and followed by 3 sets of 3 continuous horn blasts. PAR follows. All personnel leave immediately and leave tools and hose behind unless taking them dosent hinder abandonment.

Question 58

SOP's 300's Gas Monitor Use 8 circumstances requiring atmospheric monitoring

Answer 58

1.1 Confined space rescue. 1.2 Trench rescue. 1.3 Carbon monoxide incidents. 1.4 Hazardous materials incidents. 1.5 Flammable gas leak. 1.6 Multi-casualty incidents that may be the result of a gas or vapor release. 1.7 Structure fire overhaul operations. 1.8 Sick case or unknown medicals involving nausea/vomiting, headache, dizziness, LOC or confusion.

Question 59

SOP's 300's Gas Monitor maintenance

Answer 59

Service tested quarterly Fresh air calibrated once per shift and prior to possible IDLH Calibrated every 90 days Tracked by qualified RKI service tech including all service, maintenance, damage, labeling, and loaner distribution. Kept on file at station 5.

Question 60

SOP's 300's PAR For the company officer, a PAR is a confirmation that all assigned members are accounted for visually. Upon request for PAR company officer shall:

Answer 60

Confirm the unit designation and state the number of members assigned to the unit and the unit’s location. If a company officer cannot account for all members, then the missing member and last known location shall be communicated.

Question 61

SOP's 300's PAR The IC shall request PAR when the following occurs: 5 actions

Answer 61

2.1 A change in the declared incident strategy. 2.2 A report of lost, missing, or trapped firefighters. 2.3 A sudden hazardous event such as collapse, flashover, or water supply failure. 2.4 A change in the communications plan. 2.5 Every 30 minutes during ongoing operations. Any other time as IC deems necessary.

Question 62

SOP'S 400's OFFENSIVE EXTINGUISHMENT 1st arriving engine

Answer 62

Establish a water supply unless company officer makes judgement otherwise. If no water supply, 2nd arriving engine/

Question 63

SOP'S 400's OFFENSIVE EXTINGUISHMENT Offensive exterior attack

Answer 63

Used when fire is readily showing from the exterior 2.1.1 Streams should be directed at a steep angle through a window and applied to cool the environment before advancing to the interior or while another hose line is maneuvering into place. 2.1.2 This attack should be followed up with an interior attack if conditions allow.

Question 64

SOP'S 400's OFFENSIVE EXTINGUISHMENT Sub-grade (basement)

Answer 64

Streams should be directed through a window or walkout door closest to the fire even if an opening needs to be made. Water that is not applied directly to the fire is still beneficial in reducing the temperature of the compartment, it will improve conditions for both fire fighters and potential victims. This attack should be followed up with an interior attack if conditions allow. Pushing down the stairs into the heat without an offensive exterior attack first should be the last resort when fighting a basement fire.

Question 65

SOP's 400's DEFENSIVE EXTINGUISHMENT

Answer 65

Shall be used whenever the risk to responders outweighs the potential benefits of offensive attack. Primary objective: protect exposures and infrastructure and confine the fire to building of origin.

Question 66

SOP's 400's DEFENSIVE EXTINGUISHMENT Requirements of defensive on fire, offensive on exposures:

Answer 66

Disciplined oversight by all hazard zone managers constant situational awareness Timely/accurate communications

Question 67

SOP's 400's DEFENSIVE EXTINGUISHMENT

Answer 67

1st arriving engine will establish water supply if officer deems defensive from the outset. Later arriving will likely require independent water supply. IC responsible for directing these operations.

Question 68

SOP's 400's DEFENSIVE EXTINGUISHMENT If the initial strategy is determined to be offensive, and the decision is subsequently made to transition to a defensive strategy, the IC shall initiate the following actions:

Answer 68

3.1 Order all personnel operating inside of the fire building to withdraw or abandon their position, depending on the risk. 3.2 Conduct a personnel accountability report (PAR) of all units assigned to the incident. 3.3 Evaluate the water supply relative to the volume of water that will be necessary to support master stream operations.

Question 69

SOP's 400's VENTILATION West Metro supports (3 types)

Answer 69

Coordinated Horizontal Vertical Positive Pressure

Question 70

SOP's 400's VENTILATION Shall be based on thorough size up that includes:

Answer 70

1.2.1 It supports the Incident Action Plan. 1.2.2 Location and degree of involvement of the fire. 1.2.3 Locations of occupants and firefighters. 1.2.4 Building construction. 1.2.5 Exposures. 1.2.6 Environmental conditions, such as wind. 1.2.7 Risk/benefit analysis. All ventilation shall be coordinated. Affirming with fire personnel and in alignment with overall strategy and expected result.

Question 71

SOP's 400's VENTILATION Horizontal

Answer 71

Horizontal ventilation tactics will create a flow path from the fire room to the exterior and when coordinated, can aid in the search and fire attack. When possible, the control of ventilation openings through manual operation (rather than breakage) allows for ventilation to be started and stopped as needed.

Question 72

SOP's 400's VENTILATION Vertical use and concept

Answer 72

Vertical ventilation tactics may be utilized as means to eliminate or reduce the products of combustion, which can reduce the threat of backdraft, and make the fire area more tenable for firefighters and occupants that are attempting to evacuate; consideration should be given that this tactic will create a flow path.

Question 73

SOP's 400's VENTILATION Vertical Effective use steps and considerations

Answer 73

Locate hole appropriately to minimize lateral fire spread Make hole large enough in relation to building and fire size Perform roof size up prior to engaging and coordinate tactic Establish secondary means of egress Full PPE shall be worn

Question 74

SOP's 400's VENTILATION Positive Pressure

Answer 74

for the most part, a post-control tactic that can be used to improve visibility and air quality. PPV is not a fire attack tactic. Stairwell pressurization: Control of the individual doors and any potential exhaust openings in order to maintain a positive pressure state within the stairwell is imperative to prevent the spread of heat, smoke, and fire into the stairwells.

Question 75

SOP's 400's FORCED ENTRY Authorized for the following: (don't need to ask permission or require law enforcement)

Answer 75

3.1.1 Obvious signs of smoke or fire. 3.1.2 Obvious signs of water leaking from under doors, which may indicate sprinkler activation or a broken water pipe. 3.1.3 Presence of a hazardous condition that could result in injury or property damage. 3.1.4 Performance of structure protection objectives on a vacated structure during a wildland incident. Visual or audible communication with a patient that is incapacitated Shall not force entry on fire alarm unless authorized use circumstance exists.

Question 76

SOP's 400's FORCED ENTRY General considerations

Answer 76

Rapid entry with the least amount of property damage. Try before you pry. Knox keys and alternative means considered. Indiscriminate damage is rarely justified. Full PPE shall be worn Before leaving, structure shall be secured or turned over to a responsible individual.

Question 77

SOP's 400's FORCED ENTRY EMS considerations

Answer 77

Can see or communicate with incapacitated patient, shall do the following: Notify Jeffcom, request law enforcement, force entry and provide medical care. Cannot see or communicate with a patient, shall do the following: Contact Jeffcom and confirm address. Request call back, listen for phone ring inside. Request law enforcement. Wait for arrival of law. Law must determine if probable cause exists to force entry. If so, must enter with law enforcement.

Question 78

SOP's 400's WATER SUPPLY FOR SPRINKLER AND STANDPIPE EQUIPPED BUILDINGS

Answer 78

Working fire: sprinkler or standpipe shall be supported by an engine within the first alarm. Reported fire, smoke investigation, fire alarm, second due engine shall stage at FDC and prepare to support. IC shall be notified when system is charged. Pressure pumped at 150 psi.

Question 79

SOP's 400's WATER SUPPLY FOR RELAY OPERATIONS Considerations:

Answer 79

Waterous pumps operate in volume PUC operate in RPV mode Pumping from static source: largest capacity apparatus pump placed at source. Begin at the source and pump forward to attack. Cessation is done in reverse. Once established, attack pumper controls the relay. Max discharge pressure shall not exceed 185 Engines need to maintain residual 20PSI and full tanks.

Question 80

SOP's 400's VEHICLE FIRE

Answer 80

1. The first arriving incident commander (IC) at any vehicle fire shall take the following into consideration: 1.1 Scene protection and safety 1.2 Slope and wind direction 1.3 Water supply 1.4 Need for rescue or protection of trapped occupants vs. fire control 1.5 Potential for hazardous materials involvement

Question 81

SOP's 400's Vehicle Fire

Answer 81

Full PPE with SCBA during extinguishment and overhaul Minimum 1 3/4 IC needs to identify possibility of runoff and reporting.

Question 82

SOP's 400's HIGH RISE FIRE ALS-BASE

Answer 82

Attack Group Lobby Staging and Base

Question 83

SOP's 400's HIGH RISE FIRE Initial IC is normally designated as the attack group Responsible for actions:

Answer 83

Enter with all equipment necessary to support an initial fire attack Determine location, nature, and scope of incident Fire location access Size up for all incoming Initiating fire attack with 2 1/2 inch hose and smooth bore nozzle

Question 84

SOP's 400's HIGH RISE FIRE Second due unit shall establish Lobby Control and be responsible for:

Answer 84

Water supply if not yet. Support standpipe/sprinkler Access Fire control room and panel Establish building entry and control points Establish stairwell control both for evacuees, and fire personnel Institute personnel accountability Elevator control HVAC control

Question 85

SOP's 400's HIGH RISE FIRE Staging

Answer 85

Establish in NON IDLH ideally, 2 floors below the fire floor in an open area away from the stairwell. Staging area manager established for communication and relay of personnel and equipment

Question 86

SOP's 400's HIGH RISE FIRE Base

Answer 86

Established outside and away from the building. Staging point for incoming. Be far enough away to not be at risk for falling objects.

Question 87

SOP's 400 FIRE WATCH Shall be established when:

Answer 87

When a monitored fire detection system or a fire protection system has been taken out of service for any reason other than regular maintenance If an occupied building has both and only one is out--Fire Watch is not required.

Question 88

SOP's 400 FIRE WATCH It shall be the responsibility of the building owner/occupant to establish a Fire Watch. It shall be the responsibility of the company officer to advise the owner/occupant of the required Fire Watch and the related procedures.

Answer 88

Minimum one person Constant inspections completed Documentation in the Fire Watch Hourly Log section Ability to contact the 911 system Security company is acceptable

Question 89

SOP's 400 FIRE WATCH If an extreme life safety hazard exists, such as special events, overcrowding of hotels/motels, other areas of assembly or unusual circumstances,

Answer 89

Fire Investigators and Life Safety shall ne notified and assume responsibility for ensuring Fire Watch in implemented

Question 90

SOP's 400 RESIDENTIAL FIRE ALARMS

Answer 90

Full PPE and SCBA shall be worn. FE rules apply. If smoke or fire conditions are found upon arrival, upgrade to structure fire response. Conduct reasonable search to locate reason for alarm and restore alarm to normal.

Question 91

SPO's 400's COMMERCIAL FIRE ALARMS

Answer 91

Same as residential. Narrative must include: circumstances found, actions taken, unit name and number, R/P contact and phone number. Follow up by Life Safety Code violations are to be handled within AP 2322.9

Question 92

SOP's 500's WILDLAND FIRE Size up shall include: (8 elements)

Answer 92

Incident location, Estimated size - e.g., small / large (compared to a football field = 1 acre, >1 acre=large, <1 acre=small), Fuel type - e.g., grass, light brush, heavy brush, and timber, Fire Conditions - e.g., smoldering, creeping, running, torching, crowning, spotting Weather conditions - e.g., wind driven, gusty winds, hot and dry, wind direction Terrain and Slope - e.g., steep, moderate, flat, and location on slope (ridge top, mid-slope, bottom) Values at risk - e.g., structures, infrastructure, watershed, etc. and approximate distance/time to values or descriptor such as “immediately threatened” Access routes Take and name command Remember LCES

Question 93

SOP's 500's WILDLAND FIRE Strategies and tactics The District endorses the offensive, defensive and structure protection strategies. A combination of strategies may be used on different part of the fire simultaneously based on fire behavior & values at risk. Offensive strategy:

Answer 93

a direct attack. Engaging the flames on the fires edges. Hand tools can be used for flames up to four feet high. Higher than that, use water. Advantages: reduces fire growth, brings safety zone with you, reduces need for burn out.

Question 94

SOP's 500's WILDLAND FIRE Offensive tactics

Answer 94

Anchor flank and pinch Subset: Pincer, tandem, envelopment, parallel

Question 95

SOP's 500's HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENTS Initial IC will take the following actions:

Answer 95

Establish stationary IC uphill, upwind. Isolate and deny entry for 330 feet for any chemical solid, liquid, gas, weather known or not. Account for all persons in the initial isolations zone. Control ignition sources. Evaluate resource needs, and attempt to identify the amount and type of material released. Evacuate as needed, protect in place is an option. Plan to transition to unified command

Question 96

SOP's 500's HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENTS Recovery or rescue

Answer 96

Based on SOP 102 For rescue, shall wear full PPE, SCBA, and F (Florine) and PH paper, and bring monitor. Change in F paper is an immediate termination. If just recovery, maintain isolation zones and wait for HAZMAT response.

Question 97

SOP's 500's FLAMMABLE VAPORS METHANE (NATURAL GAS) AND PROPANE

Question 98

SOP's 500's FLAMMABLE LIQUID SPILLS GASOLINE AND DIESEL

Answer 98

Isolate entry 330 feet. Spills beyond capability of on scene units or runoff into a water way, call in HAZMAT team. Spills on private property are the owners responsibility. Public: Designated Emergency Response Authority (DERA) See flowchart.

Question 99

SOP's 500's WMD's

Answer 99

Establish stationary IC uphill, upwind. Isolate entry and create cold, warm, and hot zones. Evacuate unaffected public to a cold zone. Hold exposed public in a warm zone until proper decon. Evaluate resources Prepare to transition to unified command

Question 100

SOP's 500's SWIFTWATER RESCUE Initial IC will:

Answer 100

1.1 Report to the last seen point (LSP) as provided by WMFR Jeffcom. 1.2 Provide a size up that confirms the type of incident and the last seen point, the number and condition of victims, access points, and hazards to responders. PFD worn by all within 10 feet and no bunker gear shall be worn

Question 101

SOP's 500's VEHICLE EXTRICATION Initial IC will:

Answer 101

Size up including scope, number and location and condition of victims, hazards and resource needs control the scene and traffic hazards, communicate best placement for incoming, deploy 1 3/4 line, perform initial vehicle stabilization, access victim and initiate care, Communicate the vehicle make and model and approximate year for the extrication unit.

Question 102

SOP's 500's VEHICLE EXTRICATION

Answer 102

First due truck company officer shall normally be assigned extrication group supervisor. Moditech Crash Recovery Software shall be used when possible for vehicle anatomy and restraint system components. "Pry and Peek" method otherwise. "5-10-20" rule applies for safe distance from active airbags. 5 from side 10 from steering column 20 from font passenger