SOP's 200 Flashcards
201.01A ______ is defined as: a timely and efficient means of air replacement and re-hydration (replenishment) of companies while maintaining their sector assignment.
Recycling
201.01 The Tactical Objectives (listed in order of priority) are:
A. Remove endangered occupants and treat the injured. (All Clear)
B. Stabilize the incident and provide for life safety. (Under Control)
C. Conserve property. (Loss Stopped)
D. Provide for the safety, accountability, and welfare of personnel. This priority is ongoing throughout the incident.
201.01 The Eight Basic Functions of Command:
- Assume, confirm, position command
- Situation evaluation “size up”
- Initiate, maintain, and control the
communications process - Deployment management
- Identify strategy / Develop an incident
Action plan - Incident organization
- Review, evaluation, and revision
- Continuing, transferring, and terminating
Command
201.01 Command is transferred to improve the quality of the …
Command organization
201.01 On incidents requiring command, 1st command officer assumes command, 1st shift commander assumes Senior Advisor role, and 2nd arriving shift commander sets up…..
Command van and manages movement to CV
201.01 The Senior advisor, IC, and Support officer is known as the ….
Command Team (Incident Advisory Team)
201.01 When an incident is so large or of such duration that State or Federal resources are called to assist, an Incident Management Team (IMT) may be assigned to manage these resources. In this case the local _____ _____ _____ will maintain command.
Jurisdiction Having Authority (JHA)
201.01 Should a situation occur where a later arriving Company or Command officer cannot locate or communicate with Command (after several radio attempts), they will ….
Assume and announce their assumption of command and initiate any actions necessary
201.01 The preferred method to transfer command is by…
Face to face but can be done by radio
201.01 When an incident becomes so large that an Incident Management Team (IMT) is requested, Command will not transfer to the IMT (Type I/III) unless a formal written _______ __ ______ has been signed by both the JHA and the IMT
Delegation of Authority
201.01 TRUE OR FALSE The arrival of a ranking officer on the incident scene does not mean that command has
been automatically transferred to that officer.
TRUE
201.01 Command should consider adding a command officer to any sector with ___ __ ___ operating companies.
three or more
201.01 The senior advisor responsibility on scene is the ongoing review of the overall incident, this is referenced as the ….
THE BIG PICTURE
201.01 A ______ ______ is the best support mechanism the Incident Commander can utilize to achieve a balance between managing personnel and incident needs on scene
Command organization
201.01 The basic configuration of Command includes three levels:
Strategic - Direction of incident
Tactical - Objectives assigned to sectors
Task - Task objectives assigned to
companies
201.01 Whenever there are ___ __ ___ companies operating in a sector, the IC should assign a Battalion Chief and FIT to that sector.
three or more
201.01 The maximum number of Sectors that an IC can effectively manage is called the ____ __ _____.
span of control
201.01 The span of control is usually…
five sectors and should never exceed seven sectors
201.01 Sectors may be assigned by their …
Geographic location (North Sector) or Function (Ventilation Sector)
201.01 Divisions are assigned by their….
Geographic location (North Division).
201.01 Groups are assigned by their…
Function (Ventilation Group).
201.01 When the number of Sectors exceeds the span of control that the Incident Commander can effectively manage, the Incident Organization should be divided to …
Branches
*Responsible for several sectors and assigned separate channel.
201.01 Utilizing Sectors provides the following advantages:
- Reduces IC’s Span of Control
- Effective communication
- Effectively sized units
- Provides major support function
- Improves FF safety
201.01 When establishing a Sector, the IC will assign each Sector Officer:
- Tactical objectives
- A Radio Designation (roof sector, etc)
- Identity of resources assigned to sector
201.01 During offensive fires
____ companies represents a reasonable maximum span of control for a
Sector Officer
five (5)
201.01 During defensive fires _____ companies represents a
reasonable maximum span of control
seven (7)
201.01 Sector Officers assigned to operate within the hazard zone must be accompanied by a…
Partner (Safety Officer, or a F.I.T.)
201.01 When a command officer is assigned Sector responsibilities the FIT/ISO becomes the …
Sector Safety Officer
201.01 For buildings with odd geographic positioning, the front of the building always becomes …
Sector A or Alpha.
201.01 The _____ level of the organization is designed to provide COORDINATION between the Sectors and Command
Branch
201.01 Branch officers supervise and manage a number of ____ Officers, and report to the Incident Commander
Sector
201.01 The Senior Advisor has the responsibility to decide whether or not to expand the organization to include branches
Strategic level - IC
Coordination level - Branch officers
Tactical level - Sector officers
Task - Companies
201.01 Branch Officers should be utilized at incidents where the ___ __ _____ with Sectors is maximized or incidents involving ___ or more distinctly different major management components
span of control
two
201.01 Branch Officers positions should be assigned to _____ Officers
Chief
201.01 The Fire Department’s involvement and needs at the incident scene can be divided into four sections….
Logistics
Planning
Operations
Administrative
201.01 The ______ section provides services and support systems to all the organizational components involved in the incident
Logistics (support mechanism)
*Rehab, staging, supplies/equipment, fuel, food, communication equipment, etc
201.01 The _____ Section is responsible for gathering, assimilating, analyzing, and processing information needed for effective decision-making
Planning (Clearing house for info)
*Planning Section Chief’s goal is to plan ahead of current events & identify the need for resources before they are needed
201.01 The _____ Section is responsible for the tactical priorities, accountability, safety and welfare of the personnel working in the Operations Section
Operations
- Coordinate activities w/IC, assign units, use branches/sectors, Accountability, Life safety , implement IMP
201.01 If the Ops officer is within the command post their designation is “command”, where as if they are in a forward position their designation is….
“Operations”
- ALL sector/branch officers must direct communications to Ops officer
201.01 TRUE OR FALSE In order to maintain continuity and overall effectiveness, the Incident Commander and Operations Officer should normally be in the Command Post together
True
201.01 The ________ Section evaluates and manages the risk and financial requirements for the Fire Department’s involvement in the incident
Administration
- documents financial cost, cost recovery, analyze/manage legal risk for incident, IC liaison with city officials, etc., monitors emergency deliver for rest of city, EOC rep. in command post, manage investigation
201.02 The ___ should be opened during large catastrophic events that require a coordinating team of department heads working together to solve city problems
EOC
201.02 The EOC is opened by the City of Mesa __ ___ ______ ______. This person is contacted via pager through Mesa Police/Fire dispatch.
On duty Emergency Manager (EM)
*EM will page Dept heads, City manager, and EOC support team to respond.
201.02 The following individuals are authorized to activate (open) the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC):
City Manager Assistant City Managers Police Chief Fire Chief Emergency Manager Assistant Police Chiefs Police Duty Commanders Assistant Fire Chiefs Fire/Medical Dept shift commanders
201.02 _______ _______ _______ ______ ____ identifies the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the nationwide approach for Federal, State, local and tribal governments to work effectively and efficiently together
Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-5
201.02 Incident Command System (ICS) and Unified Command shall be utilized within the ____ in order be effective and efficient in domestic incident management
EOC
*EOC staff will work within one of five functional areas: Command team, Ops, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Admin
201.02B _____ Outages Such as wires or poles down, pole fires or transformer problems, which usually affect a local area.
SRP service outage of 10 residents
APS service outage of 35 residents or
as many as 800 homes.
Local outage
201.020B ______ Outages such as damage or problems at one of their electrical substations or major distribution lines. This outage will normally cause a larger area to be without power.
SRP service outage of 200 residents APS service outage of 2000 residents
Feeder outage
201.02B The Emergency Power Outage Plan (EPOP) can be implemented when the heat stress factor (temperature and humidity) exceeds ___ or extremely cold temperatures below __ degrees
exceeds 105 degrees F
below 34 degrees F
201.02B This activation of the EPOP may be initiated at the discretion of _______, ______, or ________.
Duty Chief
Senior Staff
Command Officer
201.03 The ____ zone will be defined as any area that requires an SCBA, a charged hose line and protective clothing or in which a firefighter is at risk of becoming lost, trapped, or injured by the environment or structure.
hot
201.03 When entering a hot zone with a partial crew (i.e., engineer remains at the engine to pump lines), the Company Officer must _____ name tags of those members not entering the hot zone
remove
201.03 A personnel accountability report will be required for the following situations:
- Report of missing/trapped FF
- Change from Offensive to Defensive
- Sudden hazardous event at incident
- By crew reporting an “all clear”
- Every 30 minutes
- A report of “Fire under control”
- As necessary
201.03 ______ Officers may be Engineers, Sector Officers, or personnel specifically assigned to sectors to serve as Accountability Officers for the Sector Officer
Accountability
201.03 The Accountability Sector Officer will be assigned to the _____ Section and will operate on the assigned safety radio channel.
Safety
201.03 ______ Officers are responsible for ensuring that the PASSPORTS, and helmet ID’s always remain current.
Company
201.03 PASSPORT rules of thumb:
- Passports never enter hot zone
- Maintained at point of entry to hot zone
- Reflect only personnel presently in HZ
201.03 Implementation of the PASSPORT system will occur at any incident that requires the use of _____
SCBA
201.03 A Sector Officer operating within the hot zone will not have ________ accountability responsibilities
PASSPORT
201.03 Multi story/high rise…Once a _______ sector is established all crews reporting to the building will deliver their PASSPORTS to this sector
lobby
201.03 Multi story/high rise…Once the ______ Sector is established, this Sector Officer will collect the PASSPORTS of all crews assigned to fire combat positions
Resource
201.03 An absent member of any crew will automatically be assumed as ____ or ______ in the hot zone until otherwise determined safe. Company Officers must immediately declare a May Day.
lost or trapped
201.03 Following a ______, Command must request the next greater assignment or alarm with a medical component
May Day
*This followed by PAR and activation of RIC crews (Rescue)
201.04A The term “May-Day” will be reserved ONLY to report….
Lost or trapped FF’s
201.04A Abandoning firefighting positions during the rescue effort of a MayDay should be ______
avoided
201.04A A _____ officer should be assigned during a MayDay to direct the rescue sector and rescue operations
Chief
201.04A Each rescue team (RIC) should enter the building with at least ____ RIC-SCBA Rescue Kit for each reported lost/trapped firefighter
One
201.04A ______ _____ _____ and other specialized equipment should be requested at all structural collapses that have trapped firefighters.
Technical Rescue Teams (TRT)
201.04A _______ sector/branch will aid in notification of next of kin and allow Command to stay ahead of the media’s release of information. A ranking Chief officer should be assigned to direct this sector/branch
Welfare sector/branch
201.04 _______ shall be implemented at all “working” interior structural fires beyond the incipient stage and other incidents where fire department members are subject to hazards that would be immediately dangerous to life and/or health in the event of an equipment failure, sudden change of conditions, or mishap
Rescue (RIC)
201.04 Temporary two-person RIC team assigned at the outset of an incident to allow teams to enter IDLH, potential IDLH, or unknown atmosphere.
IRIC (Initial RIC)
*One member must be solely dedicated to tracking interior personnel
201.04 The plug person assumes the ______ IRIC position and the engineer assumes the secondary IRIC position
primary
201.04 What are the two exceptions to the RIC requirements…
- Known rescue
2. Fire is in an incipient stage
201.04 Whenever a ____ is deployed it should be replaced as soon as possible to back up the crews involved in a rescue operation
RIC
201.04 Upon assignment of RIC responsibilities, the RIC company officer should obtain a detailed briefing from Command or the IRIC on the _____ and _______ of all assigned companies.
Status and Location
201.04 For high-rise fires, RICs will be assigned to standby positions in the ______ Sector location, or other appropriate location(s). A secondary standby location may be in the Lobby Sector location
Resource
201.05A Mesa Fire Department will implement a “_____ _____” (Safety 202) at any multiple alarm incident, working fire, special operations rescue, trench rescue, confined space rescue, and first alarm or greater hazardous materials incidents
Safety Sector
201.05A THE _____ SECTOR REPORTS DIRECTLY TO COMMAND AND HAS FULL AUTHORITY TO TERMINATE, SUSPEND OR ALTER ANY UNSAFE CONDITION OR ACTION
SAFETY
201.05A ________ _______ SHOULD BE USED FOR ANY CRITICAL EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS/ ALERTS REQUIRED AT THE INCIDENT SCENE!
EMERGENCY TRAFFIC
201.05A Safety Sector intervention at scene operations involves three approaches:
Life Threatening - take care immediately
Non life threatening - one on one with
member.
On going incident planning process -
remain part of the IAP and safety plan201.05B Resource Sector is assigned under the _______ Section Officer as a part of our Incident Command System.
Logistics
201.05B If command choose’s to establish Logistics/Resource Sector, notification can be made by pager or by phoning ___ ___ at resource management.
Car 614
201.05C A _____ Sector is used to control access to a building or area during fires or any other situation where it is necessary to control and maintain accountability for the entry and exit of personnel
Lobby
201.05C When beginning operations at high rise, at least ____ firefighter from the initial arriving companies should be left to establish a Lobby Sector
One
201.05e The area of initial evacuation boundaries should follow ______ and established roadways
streets
201.05e In-place sheltering can be considered during the following circumstances:
- Hazardous material identified as a low or
moderate level of health risk - Material released from its container and
is now dissipating - Leaks can be controlled rapidly and
before evacuation can be completed - Exposure to the product is expected to
be short-term - Public can be adequately protected by
staying indoors
201.05e Three levels of evacuation:
Site evacuation
Intermediate level evacuation
Large scale evacuation
201.05e Site evacuation is…..
- Involves small # of citizens
- Typically workers at the site
- Evacuation holding times less than 1-2
hour - Citizens permitted to return to
business/homes.
201.05e Intermediate level evacuation is…
- Involves larger # of citizens affects fewer
than 100 people - Evac. times of two to four hours or more
- Collecting/document evacuees more
difficult - Evacuees will leave area or sent home.
201.05e Large Scale evacuation is…
- Thousands of citizen could be evacuated
- Evacuees out of homes/business for
many hours if not days - Evac shelters are to be located, opened,
and managed - EOC is activated to support incident
201.05e Once long term sheltering is identified, the ___ _____ will manage shelters.
Red Cross
*Needs up to 3 hrs to get personnel, equipment, and supplies for incident
201.05e The ______ section is responsible for all planning associated with the evacuation.
Planning
201.05e The actual evacuation process is normally managed in the _______ section as an evacuation branch or sector.
Operations
201.05e A police rep. will be assigned to the _______ section and another to the Evacuation branch as a liasion
Planning
201.05e On large scale evacuations, the Evacuation branch officer may be either a _______ officer or fire officer.
Police
201.05e During evacuations, evacuate those at greatest risk first and then evacuate the greatest ________ area next
Concentrated
201.05e When making door to door evacuations, be in uniform and wear appropriate PPE and advise evacuees to take….
- Wallet/purse
- House and car keys
- Money
- Eyeglasses
- Medications
- Proper/warm clothing
- Family pet
201.05e In other situations, where immediate and rapid evacuation makes door-to-door notification impossible, use the following notification method:
• Use three (3) five-second blasts of the
siren while on the “YELP” setting.
• Follow with the standard evacuation
instruction over PA system
• Use maximum volume on PA system.
• Proceed slowly to maximize notification.
• Initiate notification at the beginning of
each block and each 50 yards after that
201.05e Some citizens may refuse to leave for an evacuation. A few methods of persuasion include:
• Be in uniform.
• Wear your helmet.
• Wear SCBA and facepiece (air hose may
not need to be connected) when
advising the citizen to leave.
• Ask for next of kin and a phone number.
• Write the next of kin information down.
• Refusals should be noted and reported to
the Branch Officer by radio.
201.05e Transportation Sector should be established within the Evacuation Branch…ambulances, buses, etc should be obtained and put one FF or Cop on each vehicle with….
A department radio
201.05e The decision to return evacuees to their homes will be the sole responsibility of the fire department ______ ______. If the EOC is operating, the decision to return evacuees will be made by the EOC staff.
Incident Commander
201.05f Public Information Officer should station himself/herself in a readily visible and accessible location adjacent to the Command Post with the location marked by a …..
Green Light
201.05f The PIO will have access to the ____ ____ ____, which contacts all news agencies on a closed-loop telephone system.
Media Alert Line
201.05f In the event of injuries, fire or civilian, the PIO may give media members..
Age
Gender
Extent of injury
Where transported
*Fatality-omit extent of injury
201.05f (PIO) As soon as information is available as to the cause of the fire, release the information to the media, unless it is …
Arson
*Get permission from investigators first
201.05h A ______ Sector officer will be established for any incident involving the serious injury or fatality of a member (or members) of the Mesa Fire Department.
Welfare
*Applies to both on duty and off duty incidents. On duty - IC responsible … Off duty - Deputy chief responsible
201.05h The _____ _____ is responsible for the notification of the next-of-kin
Fire Chief
201.05h The Welfare Sector officer must insure that a _____ ______ officer (chief officer preferred) is assigned to each family.
Family Liaison
201.05h The _____ _____ Officer should be prepared to assist the next-of-kin with the immediate emotional trauma associated with the notification
Family Liaison
201.05h The Assistant Chief of _____ __ _____ _____ will act as the Incident Commander for the survivor action team.
Human and Medical Services
*Team handles specific aspects of the funeral arrangements and to assist the surviving family
201.05h Pallbearers for a line-of-duty death may consist of ____ members of the Fire Department with the family’s approval.
eight
201.05h PERIOD OF MOURNING- Flags will remain at half-mast until the day following the funeral, and badge shrouds will be worn for __ days after the funeral
30
201.05I It is the responsibility of the _____ Department to keep unauthorized persons outside this Fire Line
Police
201.07 TRUE OR FALSE News helicopters are not approved for use in technical rescue (SPECIAL USE) operations except as aerial observers
True
201.07 Helicopters are restricted from flying over ______ ______ with any external load. Roadways may be closed and used as flight Paths
occupied structures
201.07 Phx police air unit has the ability to put ___ Bambi buckets in service.
MPD air unit has the ability to put __ Bambi bucket in service.
Phx - 2
MPD - 1
201.07 The Phoenix Fire Department currently has __ buoy wall tanks. Mesa Fire Department has __ buoy wall. The buoy wall tanks will hold either 3,000 or 4,000 gallons of water
Phx - 4
MFD - 1
201.07 The Bambi Buckets can hold between __ to __ gallons of water, depending on air temperature and humidity
67 to 96 gallons
201.07 Buoy wall set up info:
Set up in a large flat area clear of overhead obstruction.
Place one or two salvage covers on the ground.
Buoy wall tanks fill from the bottom only. Start filling the tank slowly after approximately one foot of water is in the tank, flow rate can be increased.
Foam concentrate added to the tank when it is about one foot from the top.
NOTE: Apparatus must be kept at least 150’ to the side of the flight path of helicopters dipping the tank.
201.07 CONTRACT HELICOPTER SERVICES - A supply line shall be laid from a hydrant and two 1-1/2 inch lines shall be extended. Lines are to refill belly tanks, wet down area, and to provide fire protection. All refilling is done from the ____ side of the aircraft.
Right
201.07 Prior to initiating any rescue operation that required the “Special Use” of a helicopter, a ___ ______ _____ will be completed by Technical Sector Officer (T.S.O), Police pilot, and Command
Risk benefit analysis
201.07 “_____ ___” landing zones are defined as any landing zone where the pilot cannot land and shut down power to the aircraft
Special Use
201.07 The load calculation form will be required for both internal and external loads for helicopters. The load calculation form will be retained by ______ ______ _____ officer and submitted with the T.R.T. rescue report.
Technical Rescue Sector
201.07 TRUE OR FALSE National Guard helicopters have no direct communications capability with fire department ground units
True
201.07 Helicopters will not land in the incident area without first making contact with ground units. If unable to make contact on an assigned channel, the arriving helicopter shall ____ or ____ in the vicinity until contact is established
circle or hover
201.07 Helicopter designations by agency:
Mesa PD - Falcon
Phx FD - Firebird
DPS - Ranger 41 (1 DPS officer/pilot, 1 DPS
officer/medic, 1 PFD medic)
Transport capabilites
MCSO - Fox201.07 Should anything become unsafe during the approach of any helicopter during landing operations, instruct the pilot to …..
GO AROUND three times
201.07 A landing zone must be relatively flat and free of obstructions for an area of at least ___ X ___ for each helicopter
100’ X 100’
201.07 All spectators, vehicle traffic (including emergency vehicles) and animals must be kept a minimum of ___ ft away from the landing zone.
200’
201.07 In the center of the landing zone, a ___ X ___ ft “touch down” area shall be identified with appropriate visual markers
60’ X 60’
201.07 The individual communicating with the pilot shall stand at _____ ____ _____ (as seen by the pilot) of the touch down area
the front right corner
207.01 The ______ and _______ paths (into the wind) must be free of obstructions.
approach and departure
207.01 For heavily loaded helicopters (i.e., water drop), the clear path should extend at least ___ yards in each direction.
100
207.01 The landing zone should be located at least ___ yards from other activity areas.
100
207.01 . If the landing area is dusty, or could become dusty due to dry ground conditions, wet down a ___ X ___ft area with a hose line before landing
200’ X 200’
207.01 Radio contact and the landing zone shall be maintained for _________ after departure of the helicopter in case an in-flight emergency is experienced
2-3 minutes
207.01 Provide wind indicators for take-off and landings; ____ to the wind, arms extended in front of body
Back
207.01 LZ Only use spotlights to illuminate the _____ of poles. Do not shine upward
bottom
207.01 . Stage patients waiting to be loaded at least ___ feet away. Secure sheets and blankets and cover eyes during landing.
150
207.01 LZ surface….the following are types of surface compositions in order of preference:
- Concrete
- Asphalt
- Grass
- Compacted dirt (lightly moistened to
control dust) - Dry, loose dirt/sand (heavily moistened
to control dust)
201.08 ____ ______ Review is the operational arm of a quality improvement program
Post-Incident
201.08 When a post incident review is performed immediately after the incident, the critique should be coordinated by either the Support Officer or Incident Commander and is known as a ….
“tailboard critique”
201.08 A formal request for a Post Incident Review should be made to the Deputy Chief of Special Operations & Training as soon as the need is determined and no later than ___ ____ after the incident
one week
201.08 a Post Incident Review should be made by the Incident Commander on the following incidents:
- 1st alarm or greater
- Emergency tones activated
- FD member injured on scene
- Rescue sector was deployed
- Special Ops incidents
- Incidents with serious civilian injury or
high dollar loss
202.02 ______ is a conscious process involving the very rapid but deliberate consideration of the critical factors and the development of a strategy and rational plan of attack based on those conditions
Size-up
202.02 ________ factors represent an array of items that are dynamic during the entire fireground process
Fireground
202.02 Critical Fireground factores -
Building Fire Occupancy Life Hazard Arrangement Resources Other factors/consideration (time, day, etc)
202.02 Incident Action Plan - Offensive strategy:
Firefighter Safety Rescue (Primary Search) Transitional Fire Attack Interior Fire Attack Control and Coordinate Ventilation Support work (ladders)
202.02 Incident Action Plan - Defensive strategy:
Firefighter Safety Establish Hazard Zone ALL CLEARS in exposures Prevent extension to exposures Firefighter’s safety is THE #1 Tactical Priority for a Defensive Strategy
202.02a The objectives of each priority are reflected in the following benchmarks of completion
#1 - Rescue – (Primary search) (all clear)
#2 - Fire Control - under control
#3 - Loss Control (Property Conservation) -
loss stopped202.02a The umbrella of service is made up of three on-going considerations….
Firefighter Safety
Customer Service
Loss Control
202.02a The concept of ____ _____ not only addresses salvage and overhaul techniques but also emphasizes the importance of craftsmanship, pride in profession, and compassion for those we service in time of need
Loss Control
202.02a The _______ __ ______ is as important as the tactical priorities and is critical to the success and positive outcome of an incident.
umbrella of service
202.02a The fireground strategy mode/factors are based on :
Firefighter danger
Rescue profile
Savable property
Fire stage
202.02b An Offensive Fire Attack is centered around …
RESCUE
202.02b The 7 sides (or sectors) of the fire that must be considered are:
- Front
- Rear
- (R) Side
- (L) Side
- Top
- Bottom
- Interior
*Fires cannot be considered under control until all 7 sides are addressed
202.02b WRITE-OFF PROPERTY THAT IS ALREADY LOST and go on to protect ______ property
Exposed
202.02b THE ONLY REASON TO OPERATE INTERIOR IN MARGINAL SITUATIONS IS
RESCUE
202.02b Command should abandon offensive attacks with marginal conditions when:
- Primary “all clear” is obtained
- Roof is unsafe and untenable.
- Interior encounters heavy heat and can’t
locate fire - Ineffective transitional attack
- Heavy smoke forced from building
under pressure and increasing
202.02b The announcement of a change to a defensive strategy will be made as “_______ ______”
Emergency Traffic
202.02b A _______shall be obtained after any switch from offensive to defensive strategy
PAR (Personnel Accountability Report)
202.02b The first priority in defensive operations is ________ _______, then exposure protection
personnel safety
202.02b _______ _____ are generally the most effective tactic to be employed in defensive operations
Master streams
202.02b Fire “______ _____” means the forward progress of the fire has been stopped and the remaining fire can be extinguished with the on-scene resources; it does not mean the fire is completely out.
“Under control”
202.02c _______ ______ means companies have quickly gone through all affected areas and verified the removal and/or safety of all occupants
Primary search
202.02c _______ ______ means that companies thoroughly search the interior of the fire area, after “initial” fire control and ventilation activities have been completed
Secondary search
- To be completed by a different company than involved in primary
202.02c Command and operating companies can depend upon reports from family members but cannot depend on reports from spectators to determine status of victims…this is known as a
Resident “all clear”
202.02c TRUE OR FALSE In “working fire situations”, primary search must be followed by a secondary search, unless Command has a resident “All Clear”.
TRUE
202.02C Rescue efforts should be extended in the following order:
- Most severely threatened
- The largest number (groups)
- The remainder of the fire area
- The exposed areas
202.03A National Fire Protection Association studies reveal that a majority of firefighters are killed while operating on the fireground at ________ fires.
residential
202.03 Notifications of May Day should occur as soon as the firefighter ______ he or she is in trouble.
THINKS
202.03 The term “May-Day” will be reserved ONLY to report lost or trapped firefighters. The term “_______ ______” will be used to report other emergencies
emergency traffic
202.03 If a lost firefighter can not contact Command, dispatch/alarm, or any other units on the assigned radio channel, the firefighter should go to another channel, preferably ….
Channel 1 (dispatch) is preferred
202.04 ______ Strategy- Exterior transitional attack, followed by an interior attack and related support directed toward quickly bringing the fire under control
Offensive
202.04 _______ Strategy–Exterior attack directed to first reduce fire extension and then bring the fire under control.
Defensive
202.05a The _____ _____ _____ is an effective tool that aid in a more efficient search and rescue, supporting fire control efforts, assisting in locating lost or trapped firefighters, providing more effective training, supporting fire investigations and overall fire ground safety
Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC)
202.05a The MFMD use the __________ which is equipped with temperature measurement capability. The right side of the display will show a bar graph or Relative Heat Indicator (RHI).
Bullard T3 Series Thermal Imager
*Objects such as metals and shinny objects will reduce accuracy of temp indicator
202.05a T3 Series T.I.C. is equipped with ______ _____ ______. The ETT is ideal for pinpointing hot spots during overhaul, searching for overheated electrical equipment, or clarifying objects in ambient temperature situations
Electronic Thermal Throttle (ETT)
202.05a To activate the ETT option, locate the ___ _______ ______ on top of the unit. Press the down button (the button closer to the front of the imager) to activate. Continuing to press the down button (or holding it down) will further engage ETT and will color more of the scene blue, eventually coloring even the coolest objects blue
Two black buttons
202.05a (TIC) The MobileLink handheld receiver will be utilized to receive transmitted thermal imaging video from the SceneCatcher. Each Battalion Chief vehicle will have a MobileLink Receiver….
• Engine Companies will use channel
A to transmit.
• Ladder Companies will use channel B
to transmit
202.05b all personnel expected to respond and function in areas of atmospheric contamination shall be equipped with _______ ______ ______ _____ and trained in its proper use and maintenance
self-contained breathing apparatus (S.C.B.A.)
202.05b In routine fire situations, the decision to remove S.C.B.A. shall be made by ________ Officers, with the approval of Sector Officers, based on an evaluation of atmospheric conditions
Company
202.05 In situations where crews must operate from opposing or conflicting positions, such as front vs. rear attack streams, roof crews vs. interior crews, etc., utilize _____ or _____ __ ____ communications to coordinate your actions with those of the opposing crew in an effort to prevent needless injuries
Radio or face-to-face
202.05 When laddering a roof, the ladder selected shall be one, which will extend a minimum of __ to __ft above the roofline. This shall be done in an effort to provide personnel operating on the roof with a visible means of egress
4’-6’
202.05 When operating either above or below ground level, establish at least two (2) separate escape routes/means where possible, (such as stairways, ladders, exits, etc.), preferably ….
Opposite ends or diagonal corners of the building or separated by considerable distance
202.05 The ____ Zone will be defined as any area that requires an SCBA, charged hoseline, special protective clothing, or in which Firefighting Personnel are at risk of becoming lost, trapped, or injured by the environment or structure
Hot
202.05 The ______ Zone will be defined as just outside of the Hot Zone where the firefighters start their operations on the fireground. This zone is where the fire fighter is not at risk of becoming lost, trapped, or injured by the environment or structure
Warm
202.05 If at any time firefighters in the Warm Zone become threatened, then this would become a ______ Zone
Hot
202.05 The ______ Zone will be defined as outside of the Warm Zone where no one is at risk because of the incident
Cold
202.05 FYI - A 100’ length of unprotected steel will expand 9” when heated to 1100° F
Just a good fact to know for testing!
202.05 The _____ is the most likely candidate for failure in a typical fire involving a building
Roof
202.05 In multi-story buildings or buildings with basements, the _____ section above the fire may collapse if supporting members are directly exposed to heat and flames
Floor
202.05 Signs of building collapse may include:
- Sagging
- Time of fire involvement
- Cracks in exterior walls
- Bulges in exterior walls
- Sounds of creaking, snapping, popping
- Smoke/water leaking through walls
- Movement of floor/roof
- Int/Ext bearing walls/columns leaning,
twisting, flexing
202.05 Before using an elevator at a high rise fire, the nearest enclosed _______ should be identified
stairway
202.05 When using an elevator at a high rise fire, take elevator to the floor ___ _____ below the suspected fire floor
two floors
*Remove finger from door control button is fire or smoke is visible (FF Service feature)
202.05 Elevators without the Emergency Operations shall ___ be used if a working fire is indicated
Not
202.05 When operating around a high-rise building where the potential hazards of falling glass and debris exist, a fireground perimeter shall be established approximately ____ft from the building and shall be observed by all Fire personnel as a high hazard area
200 feet from building
202.06 No firefighter shall operate on a ____ ____ roof if there is any evidence that the fire has penetrated the attic or involves the truss area.
bow string
202.06 _____ Sector will be responsible for obtaining its own protective hose line as needed
Roof
202.06 The initial Roof Sector Officer must report to Command the following conditions:
Roof design and
construction
Structural condition
Fire condition
Location of fire walls
Location of heavy
objects
Ventilation plan
