SOP's Flashcards
Automatics are not absolute and can be modified as conditions change, what should be done if a change is made?
Announce a change of automatics via radio to all incoming units
First arriving apparatus creates the initial work zone and should be at least _____ feet from the incident.
50’
The second arriving apparatus should position at least ____’ upstream to block
100’
An intentional or malicious act to activate and alarm or affect a response by FD knowing no emergency exists is:
False Alarm
BC’s may operate below minimum standard if the following apply:
- Staffing shortage is below 8 hrs
- Personnel available at admin or training
- Personnel causing shortage is available to return if needed
The authorized minimum staffing for shift operations is?
22
Station Staffing Station 1- Station 2- Station 3- Station 4- Station 5-
Station 1- 6 Station 2- 4 Station 3- 3 Station 4- 3 Station 5- 6
An alarm that sounds or sends a signal that there is an activation is a:
System Activation
The designated time for PT is from:
0700-1000
A combination of like or same resources is called:
Strike team
For all fires, an attack hose line of a min ____GPM flow to the fire area.
150
During morning SCBA check, verify cylinder pressure is above ______.
3700
Separates the incident into functional assignments such as Fire Attack, Vent & Search is:
Groups
The _____ _____ shall assure all sheets are completed and turned in with all monthly reports.
Company Officer
The PASS pre alarms at _____ and full alarms in _____ after no movement.
20 seconds, 32 seconds
Six functions of NIMS
Command Operations Planning Logistics Finance/Admin Intelligence (IC Flop)
Four command staff of NIMS
Incident Commander
Safety Officer
PIO
Liaison Officer
All SCBA records shall comply with the TCFP to include these four records:
- Breathing Air
- Cylinder Hydro
- Annual Full Function
- Individual Inspection
Hose testing is done during April and each hose has specific test pressures:
5” = _____psi / _____min
2.5 or 3” = _____psi / _____min
1.75” = _____psi / _____min
5” = 200 psi / 5 min
- 5 or 3” = 250 psi / 5 min
- 75” = 300 psi / 5 min
Personnel riding in trucks must be seated and belted in with two exceptions:
- Loading hose
2. Grass fires
The minimum requirements for the fitness program are 10 minutes of stretching or warm up and:
20 minutes of aerobic activity or strength training
The four modes of operation are:
- Nothing showing
- Offensive mode
- Defensive mode
- Rescue mode
This is how resources are currently being utilized at the incident:
Resource status
While in planning, the gathering of information regarding the incident itself is called:
Situation status
_______ is responsible for all shift assignments.
Assistant Chief of Operations
Is responsible for shift staffing and station assignments
Battalion Chief
The seven steps of incident size up:
- (Truck ID) is on (address)
- Size up scene
- Mode of Operation
- Advise action your taking
- Establish (street name) command
- Assign accountability officer
- Give incoming units assignments
Hose is tracked from ______ date to ______.
Manufacture date to date of disposal
The 5 critical benchmarks that the IC should report are:
- Primary search complete
- Secondary search complete
- Fire under control
- Fire is out
- Loss stopped
Size up info must be conveyed by IC using one of three types of radio reports:
- Initial
- Periodic
- Final
The three basic tactical priorities are:
- Rescue
- Fire control
- Property conservation
Command will not be transferred unless the officer assuming command is _____ ______.
On scene