SOP V1 ✅ Flashcards

1
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How often are vehicle GPS’s pinged?

A

Every 2 minutes.
01-01-01

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What 4 sets of data does the GPS system collect?

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  1. Exceeds posted speed limit by 30 MPH or more. For 2 or more pings.
  2. Exceeds 90 MPH
  3. Idled for 4 or more hours.
  4. Outside Franklin or its contiguous counties.
    01-01-01
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Who is ultimately responsible when backing a division vehicle?

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Both the driver & the officer / partner.
01-01-02

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If the backer can not be seen, what must the driver do?

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Stop the vehicle immediately.
01-01-02

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Who can call for a Rescue Support Unit?

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Officer, Acting Officer or Incharge Rescue.
01-01-06

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During the Initial Radio Report, when must the location of the command post be included?

A

When the Command Post is not located on the “Alpha Side”.
01-02-03

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Members in imminent danger should transmit “Mayday, Mayday, Mayday. Followed by a LUNAR report. What is LUNAR acronym?

A

L location
U unit
N name
A air
R resources

01-02-04 3.3.1

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8
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Radio Restriction Tone will be activated by the FAO once a Mayday is declared. This tone marks the channel how often?

A

Every 10 seconds.
01-02-04

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9
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Define 10-57 & 10-3.

A

10-57 A deteriorating situation that may cause personal harm.

10-3 An imminent danger situation.
01-02-05

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10
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Name all the Fireground Benchmarks that SHALL be transmitted by radio.
(360 WWRASP)

A

BENCHMARK 360 WWRASP

Working fire
360 Complete
All Clear (Primary & Secondary)
RIT Established
Water on the Fire
Situation Contained
PAR
01-02-02

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What does a C.A.N. report stand for?

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Conditions
Actions
Needs
01-02-02

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12
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Buildings over 2 stories but within reach of an aerial ladder can be designated as what?

A

Multistory.
01-02-03

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What 5 items shall the Incident Action Plan, IAP, include?
(Incident F.I.L.I.A.)

A

INCIDENT F.I.L.I.A

  1. Findings from the 360
  2. Immediate life safety / hazards
  3. Location of the Fire.
  4. IAP & Strategy
  5. Additional resources
    01-02-03
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14
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When should an “Urgent Communication” be used?

Urgent L.E.S.C.

A

• Loss of water on attack lines
• Early sign of Potential collapse
• Signs of possible Backdraft/Flashover
• Change from Offensive to Defensive

01-02-04

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Urgent Communications should include what 2 pieces of information?

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  1. Situation Status. (Problem)
  2. Appropriate Recommendation. (Solution)

01-02-04 2.3

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When can the Incident Safety Officer bypass the chain of command and issue orders?

A

When personnel are in imminent danger.

Personnel life safety

01-03-02 2.3

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17
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When a member is separated from their company to complete a task. What are their automatic orders?

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After completion of that task, return / report to their immediate supervisor.
01-03-02 2.6

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The first arriving officer / member shall assume what?

A

Incident Command.
01-03-04 2.1

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19
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After a Mayday is called. The affected talkgroup should only be used by who?

A

•Incident Commander
•Division or Group Supervisor
•RIC
•Plus the member that activated the mayday
01-02-04

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20
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Once a Mayday is received, and the I/C determines that a change to a talkgroup is necessary. What is the pre-designated fireground?

A

TAC 1
01-02-04

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21
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What is the one function that will always be filled at every emergency incident?

A

Incident Commander.
01-03-01 3.4.5

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22
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Who is ultimately responsible for effective incident operations?

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The highest ranking officer, regardless of whether or not they formally assumes command.

01-03-02 2.13

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23
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Does a fire involving city owned property need a fire investigator?

A

Yes.
01-03-03

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24
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Is it mandatory for the first arriving officer / member to establish command?

A

Yes

01-03-04 2.1

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25
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What are the 3 types of Command?

A

Fixed
Mobile
Pass

01-03-04 2.2

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What type of command is most desirable and should be used unless conditions dictate otherwise?

A

Fixed

01-03-04 3.1

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27
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When should Mobile Command be used?

A

•When the Officer must accompany their crew to investigate the situation.
•Situations that are likely to be quickly contained with few resources.
•While awaiting arrival of the next arriving officer after Passing Command.

01-03-04 4.1-4.2

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In what situation should Passing Command be considered?

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When the actions of the initial officer is likely to improve the outcome of life safety or incident stabilization.

01-03-04 5.1

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29
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How many times can command be passed?

A

Once.

01-03-04 5.4

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30
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Divisions are used to divide an incident _____________.?

A

Geographically

01-03-07 2.2

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31
Q

Groups are used to describe what?

A

Functions of an operation.

01-03-07 2.2

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32
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In ICS, what are the 4 General Staff Positions?

A

Operations
Planning
Logistics
Finance / Administration
01-03-10

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33
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What General Staff Position is responsible for all tactical operations at a scene?

A

Operations
01-03-11 3.2

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What general staff position is responsible for the collection, evaluation, dissemination and use of information about the development of the incident and status of resources?

A

Planning
01-03-12 3.2

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35
Q

What are the 3 incident priorities?

A

Life Safety
Incident Stabilization
Property Conservation
01-03-19

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36
Q

Rescue efforts should be extended in what 4 priorities (in order from most to least priority)?

A

The most severely threatened
The largest number
The remainder of the fire / incident area
The exposed areas
01-03-20

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37
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In working fire situations, the Primary Search must be followed by what?

A

Secondary Search
01-03-21

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38
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Positive pressure ventilation shall never occur prior to what benchmark being announced?

A

“Water on the fire”
01-03-27

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39
Q

If CFD forces entry and no occupant or responsible party is available to maintain security, what must happen?

A

CPD notified via the FAO.
01-03-28

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40
Q

If the Incident Commander debates weather or not to call an additional alarm, what should they do?

A

Call for an additional alarm.
01-03-29

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41
Q

Name the “Code” that is used to indicate the time a person is found dead or when resuscitation efforts are ceased.

A

Code 1
01-03-30

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42
Q

Station / work uniforms must meet what NFPA standard?

A

NFPA 1975
01-04-01

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43
Q

Structural firefighting gear must meet what NFPA standard?

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NFPA 1971
01-04-01

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44
Q

Protective clothing for firefighting shall be retired after how many years after their manufactured date?

A

10 years.
01-04-01

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45
Q

When forcing entry unannounced on an EMS run, what is the minimum PPE requirements?

A

Ballistic helmet and vest.
01-04-01

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46
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Are members able to wear ballistic helmets or vests that are not division issue?

A

No!!!
01-04-01

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47
Q

What is the minimum PPE to operate a pump or aerial device?

A

Helmet & utility gloves.
01-04-01

48
Q

Unknown atmospheres must be assumed to be what?

A

IDLH
Immediately
Dangerous to
Life &
Health
01-04-02

49
Q

When the SCBA HUD indicates 50% what must a member do?

A

Exit the Hazard Zone.
01-04-02

50
Q

Members required to use an SCBA must be evaluated on their use, how often?

A

Annually.
01-04-02

51
Q

What shall be worn during fire suppression and salvage & overhaul, when operating within the structure that was exposed to fire?

A

SCBA.
01-04-03

52
Q

When checking Hydrostatic test dates of an SCBA bottle. It must be less than how many years?

A

5
01-04-04

53
Q

Air Purifying Respirator’s (APR’s) can be used if continuous air monitoring is in place. HCN & CO levels must be below what PPM?

A

HCN hydrogen cyanide <_ 4.7ppm
CO carbon monoxide <_35ppm
01-04-05

54
Q

Water rescue incidents include work around water in what 3 descriptions?

A

Static water deeper than 5 feet.
Flowing water.
ANY Flood waters
01-04-06

55
Q

Members shall wear water rescue PPE when these 3 conditions apply.

A

•Within 15 feet of the water.
•Working in a boat.
•Handling ropes or other safety devices for members in the water

01-04-06

56
Q

Are members entering the water, during a rescue, required to use a tag line?

A

Yes
01-04-06

57
Q

What are the working in water exposure limits?

A

60 minutes, above 75°F
40 minutes, below 75°F & above 40°F
20 minutes, below 40°F
01-04-06

58
Q

What is the cleaning procedure for structural fire gloves that have heavy soiling or are contaminated?

A

Send to division laundry.
01-04-07

59
Q

The Division laundry tech must clean & inspect turnout gear at least how often?

A

Annually.
01-04-07

60
Q

Members should leave the hazard zone at 50% air. The only exception is what?

A

When immediate action could prevent the loss of life?
01-04-08

61
Q

Even in a loss of life situation, members must leave the hazard zone when what activates?

A

The vibra alert.
01-04-08

62
Q

In what 4 conditions must a member manually activate their PASS alarm?

PASS: FOIL/FAIL

A

FOIL/FAIL

  1. Lost, trapped or disoriented.
  2. Out of air.
  3. Incapacitated or seriously injured.
  4. Feels threatened or deems it appropriate.
    01-04-09
63
Q

The Incident Commander shall have an “ On Scene” post-incident safety review if how many companies were committed?

A

More than 1.
01-05-01

64
Q

What is “Building One” now known as?

A

BZS (Building & Zoning Services)
01-05-02

65
Q

Hydrant flowing runs are designated as what type of runs?

A

Service Runs.
01-05-03

66
Q

Is a single FF allowed to be sent to shut off a flowing hydrant?

A

No.
01-05-03

67
Q

If a Company is sent to shut off the same hydrant multiple times, what should they do?

A

Have the Police secure the scene prior to arrival.
01-05-03

68
Q

How does the Red Cross define a Dwelling?

A

A structure, no matter the type of construction, which is intended to house one or more persons.

Examples = campsite, vehicle

69
Q

How long will a fully charged battery last on the TIC?

A

3 hours.
01-07-01

70
Q

TIC cameras are designed to withstand submersion up to how deep?

A

3 feet.
01-07-01

71
Q

Is the TIC camera ever allowed to be set down, at an emergency scene?

A

No. Even if “passed off”. Must use neck strap and not set down.
01-07-02

72
Q

The P400 should be turned “On” in what type of environment?

A

Clean environment, free of combustible gases and contamination
01-07-03

73
Q

Every morning & after each use the P400 batteries should be checked and replaced if the voltage falls below what?

A

4.8 volts
01-07-03

74
Q

P400 oxygen deficient and oxygen enrichment levels are set to what?

A

19.5% and 23.5%
01-07-03

75
Q

P400 Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) alarm is set to what?

A

10% of the LEL
01-07-03

76
Q

What is the P400 CO alarm point?

A

35 PPM
01-07-03

77
Q

What common chemicals can cause false or inaccurate CO readings in the P400?

A

Hydrogen
Argon
Ethylene

01-07-03

78
Q

What is the P400 Hydrogen Sulfide (HS2) alarm point?

A

10 PPM

01-07-03

79
Q

When an organic chemical is decaying, what gas is produced?

A

Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)
01-07-03

80
Q

On the P400, what is the low alarm set point for Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN)?

A

4.7 ppm
01-07-03

81
Q

In cases of fully involved buildings or sections of buildings Where search activities become impossible and survival of occupants is improbable the incident commander must report what?

A

“will not have an all clear on the structure”

01-03-21

82
Q

Which station or stations personnel are the primarily responsible for taking the RSU (Rescue Support Unit) to an incident?

A

Personnel from Station 5 and 19 shall be the Primary Personnel.

01-01-06

83
Q

When crews are operating in areas known to have communication issues, the IC should be monitoring what talk groups?

A

Non-repeatable talk groups like Direct Alpha, Direct Bravo, Direct Charlie OR the DVRS (Digital Vehicle Repeater System) if utilized.

01-02-02 2.6

84
Q

What are the 5 things the IAP (Incident Action Plan) SHALL include?
F.I.L.I.A.

A

•Findings from 360
•Immediate Life Safety Issues
•Location of the Fire
•Incident Action Plan and Strategy
•Addition Resources

01-02-03 4.3

85
Q

How long must Emergency Banner Button be depressed to notify the FAO?

A

The Radio Emergency Banner Button must be depressed for at least 1.5 seconds to notify FAO.

01-02-05 2.3.1

86
Q

True or FALSE
When a 10-3 is requested, the FAO will activate the “Radio Restriction Tone” like a “MAYDAY”?

A

True

01-02-05 4.1

87
Q

Giving orders to, other than your immediate subordinate should be done only for the purpose of ________.

A

Life Safety

01-03-02 2.8

88
Q

A “working incident” is defined as ____

A

Any emergency situation that requires multiple resources to achieve a “SITUATION CONTAINED”

01-03-03 2.1(2)

89
Q

A “Person Burned” run card, what companies are dispatched?

A

Engine and a Medic

01-03-03.01 5.1

90
Q

Mobile Command should be concluded rapidly with one of the following outcomes.

A

• Situation is quickly stabilized
• NO need for additional resources
• Situation Contained
• Command is transferred

01-03-04 4.3

91
Q

When Command is passed, the next arriving officer will do what 3 things?

A

• Obtain a C.A.N. report
• Establish Fixed Command
• Give a Progress Report

01-03-04 5.5.1

92
Q

When the number of Divisions or Groups exceeds the span of control, what can be formed and used either Geographical or Functional?

A

Branches can be used geographically or functionally.

01-03-07 2.2 (3)

93
Q

What are the 3 T’s for radio designation as a Division or Group supervisor?

A

• Team (E0, L0, R0)
• Task (Fire attack, Ventilation, Search)
• Talk group (com channel, com for assigned team

01-03-07 3.7

94
Q

The Public Information Officer (PIO) must coordinate all releases of significant information with ________.

A

The Incident Commander

01-03-09 5.5

95
Q

The person in charge of Operations is called _______.

A

Operations Section Chief

01-03-11 3.1

96
Q

What ICS person (position) supervises the Staging Area Manager?

A

Operations Section Chief

01-03-11 3.4 (6)

97
Q

What ICS position should only be implemented to improve the management of the incident?

A

Operations

01-03-11 3.6

98
Q

The Planning Section Chief may need to establish functional units to maintain an acceptable span of control. The 5 units may include….

A

• Situation Status Unit (SITSTAT)
• Resource Status Unit (RESTAT)
• Documentation Unit
• Demobization Unit
• Technical Specialist

01-03-12 3.4

99
Q

“Radio Restriction Tone” will be activated by the FAO under what 2 circumstances?

A

•Mayday
•When a 10-3 is requested.

01-02-05 4.1

100
Q

When doing the 360 Size-Up, what are the 7 things the Officer In-charge should determine?

A

1) Location of trapped victims
2) Location and volume of fire
3) Smoke conditions
4) Location of entry/egress points
5) Ventilation opens/flow path identification
6) Basement and if it’s involved?
7) Other hazards

01-03-17

101
Q

A Secondary Search should be conducted on NON-FIRE incidents such as….

A

Haz-Mat, airplane, bus, or auto accidents with ejection.

01-03-21 4.1.5

102
Q

The TWO fire control strategies that the incident commander should consider are….

A

•Offensive
•Defensive

01-03-22 3.2

103
Q

The incident commander should develop an effective IAP. That includes 3 objectives.

A

•Fire Attack Plan
•Search Plan
•Coordination of Tactics

01-03-23 3.3

104
Q

Defensive operations fall under one of two categories.

A

•Defensive from the onset
•Offensive transitions to Defensive

01-03-24 3.1

105
Q

Fires that are Defensive from the onset include.

A

•Advanced fire showing without the potential of savable victims
•Low probability of extinguishment in a salvageable condition
•Low value and/or high risk structures. (Vacant or lightweight buildings)

01-03-24 3.1

106
Q

Fires that transition from Offensive to Defensive operations include.

A

•An offensive fire that is not making progress on the fire
•A lack of on scene resources requires the strategic shift to Defensive operations.

01-03-24 3.1

107
Q

What will command declare prior to repeating the Mayday message?

A

Radio Restriction

108
Q

3 sources of information available to the I/C during an emergency:

A

Pre-Planning and Familiarity
Visual
Reconnaissance

01-03-18

109
Q

The PASS should be turned “ON” for any entry into a potential hazard area, including but not limited to: (4)

A

• Atmospheres that could be IDLH
• Incidents that could result in entrapment
• Structural collapse of any type
• As directed by the I/C or ISO

01-04-09

110
Q

Fire Response Assignment

A

3 Engines
2 Ladders
1 Rescue
1 Medic
1 EMS Officer

02-02-03

111
Q

Working Fire Assignmet (6)

A

Engine
Ladder
Medic
Battalion Chief
EMS Supervisor
Safety Officer

02-02-03

112
Q

Additional Alarms

A

• On duty Deputy Chief dispatched and will assume command upon arrival

02-02-03

113
Q

Water rescue PPE for Shore based personnel

A

1) PFF, USCG Type lll/V Approved
2) Water Rescue Helmet, Fire Helmet or Rescue Technician Helmet
3) Work gloves

01-04-06

114
Q

Water Rescue PPE for Boat based personnel

A

1) PFF, USCG Type lll/V Approved
2) Water Rescue Helmet
3) Work Gloves

01-04-06

115
Q

Water Rescue PPE for Members entering the water

A

1) Tag line secured to the shore
2) PFD, USCG Type lll/V Approved, with water rescue helmet and gloves, or
3) Fully Encapsulated Cold Water Exposure Suit, i.e. Gumby Suit

01-04-06

116
Q

What are the In Incident Priority Benchmarks?

A

1) Life Safety
2) Incident Stabilization
3) Property Conservation

01-03-19