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SOP V2 ✅ Flashcards

1
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What is the background color & print color for each ranks Personal Accountability Tags (PAT’s)?? How many of each are issued?

A

FF = 4 yellow w/ black print.
LT= 4 Red w/ white print
Capt = 3 red w/ white print
1 black w/ white print
Chiefs = 3 black w/ white print
Safety Ofcs = 4 green w/ white print
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What does an upside down PAT indicate?

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The member may not actually be in the hazard zone.
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How many accountability locations are allowed per point of entry?

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One
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What vehicle is responsible for the INITIAL accountability location for each geographic side of an incident?

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The first arriving vehicle.
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If the first vehicle to the scene of an incident is NOT an engine (and a non engine vehicle has assumed accountability. What should the first arriving engine do?

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Assume the responsibility of accountability on that side of the incident.
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During a single company incident, who assumes accountability responsibilities?

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The driver.
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During a multi company response, where do the 2 passports go?

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One stays on the vehicle.
One goes to the status board at accountability.
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Where are the 2 accountability locations at a high rise incident?

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Lobby Control Accountability
Forward Accountability
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Where is Forward Accountability located?

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At least 1 floor below the Hazard Zone.
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What is the Hazard Zone at a High Rise Incident?

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The Fire floor & all floors above the fire floor.
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6 reasons for PAR.

PAR MCFESS

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MCFESS

  1. Missing or trapped FF
  2. Change from Offensive to Defensive modes.
  3. Flashover, Backdraft, Collapse.
  4. Every 30 minutes.
  5. Situation Contained.
  6. Safety Officer deems it needed.
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PAR is confirmation that crew has been _______ or ________ accounted for.

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Visually or Verbally.
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What 5 steps shall be taken if a FF is lost, missing or trapped?

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  1. Request next greater alarm.
  2. PAR
  3. RIT sent to last known location.
  4. Change on-scene strategies to PRIORITIZE SEARCH and RESCUE
  5. Move non rescue companies to the “CHANGE” talk group.
    02-01-01
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When can the Two-in/Two-out policy be deviated from.

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A KNOWN life hazard.
02-01-03

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The RIT team is to be maintained until at least what fireground benchmark is reported?

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Situation Contained.
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The preferred method of air replenishment using the RIT pack is what?

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The High Pressure Quick Fill line.
02-01-03

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The Emergency Evacuation Signal by air horn is what?

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Horn 10 sec, 5 sec of silence, Horn 10 sec.
02-01-04

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The Rehab Group Supervisor should be whom?

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The 2nd EMS Supervisor.
02-01-08

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A Rehab Group will be initiated under the following 4 circumstances.

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  1. Request of I/C
  2. Request of Safety Officer.
  3. 2nd alarm or higher.
  4. Haz-Mat situation where entry is made.
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High Rise Rehab Group is to be located where?

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At least two floors below the fire in close proximity to the resource group.

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Members shall be sent to Rehab after working ___ minutes?

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45.
02-01-08

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Members shall be sent to Rehab after using 2 cylinders to ___% or using ___% of 1 cylinder.

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50% , 75%.
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Define Level 1 & Level 2 Staging.

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Level 1 Staging = all multiple company responses on the first alarm

Level 2 Staging = Greater than single alarm responses. Must include a physical Staging Area & Manager.
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If there is “Nothing Showing” on a single or double residence, what is the job of the first Engine & Ladder?

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To investigate the situation.
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If there is “Nothing Showing” on a single or double residence, what is the job of the 2nd Engine?

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To stage at a hydrant, with the crew intact.
02-03-03

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If it is known that a standpipe system will be used, the 1st Engine may lay lines to the standpipe if the Fire is above the ___ floor?

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Third.
02-02-03

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During a standard Fire Response, what are the responsibilities of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Engines?

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1st = Fire Attack

2nd = Water Supply & a Backup Line

3rd = RIT & 360 of the structure

4th= Stage 200 feet away in a safe location.

02-02-03

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During a residential Fire Response (with smoke or fire showing), what are the responsibilities of the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Ladders?

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1st= Rescue, Ventilation & determine if fire is spreading.

2nd= Rear of the Incident.

3rd= RIT

02-02-03

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What are the responsibilities of the Rescue during a Regular Fire Response?

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Search & Rescue, Utilities and other tasks assigned by the IC
02-02-03

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During a Fire Response, (non-highrise) what are the responsibilities of the 1st & 2nd Medic?

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1st = Care for injured personnel or citizens.

Can be used for firefighting duties if no victims.

2nd= Standby for Pt care. Cot, backboard & kits to command post.
02-03-03

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On a standard working Fire Response, where should the 2nd Battalion Chief be located?

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The opposite side of the structure from the Incident Commander.
02-03-03

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Fire Alarm “A” (FA) includes what type of occupancies? (5)

A

Single & Double family residences

Small apartment buildings

Strip malls

Small Mercantile

Anything not classified as a High Life Hazard

02-02-04

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Fire Alarm “B” (FAB) includes what High Life Hazard occupancies? (9)

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Multi family apartments

Hospitals

Hotels

Nursing homes

Big box stores

Warehouses

Large Industrial & Manufacturing facilities

Schools

Churches

02-02-04

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A High Rise or Fire Alarm High-Rise (FAH) is defined as.

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Commercial or Residential occupancies greater than 6 stories above the ground.
02-02-04

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Modified Alarm Response is activated when?

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(Limited resources)
When resources can be limited.
02-02-04

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Who must approve of using the Modified Alarm Response?

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ES-2
02-02-04

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What Apparatus are dispatched on Fire Alarm A? Fire Alarm B? High Rise? Modified Alarm Responses?

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FA= 1 Engine, 1 Ladder
FAB= 1 Engine, 1 Ladder, 1 BC
High Rise= 2 Engines, 1 Ladder, 1 BC
MAR= Closest appropriate company.
02-02-04

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Fire Alarms can be canceled or downgraded to a single company response. Who can do this for FA?
FAB?

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FA= First in Company officer.

FAB= BC.

02-04-04

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When does Level 2 Staging become an automatic procedure?

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During a Multiple Alarm Incident.
02-02-05

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The first arriving _______ into staging will become the Staging Area Manager.

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First arriving Engine
02-02-05

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Vehicles in Staging will not have their emergency lights on (unless needed for safety). What vehicle will have their emergency lights on?

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The Staging Area Managers vehicle.
02-02-06

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42
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What does the RECEO VS acronym stand for?

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Rescue
Exposure
Confinement
Extinguishment
Overhaul

Ventilation
Salvage

02-03-01

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Backup lines will be placed as soon as ________ ______ is initiated.

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Interior Attack

02-03-01

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Supply lines should be laid & charged whenever __% of the vehicles water tank capacity is expected to be used.

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25%

02-03-01

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45
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Supply lines for residential fires should be 5”LDH. When can 3” supply lines be used?

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Tank refilling
Overhaul & Mop-up

02-03-01

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46
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Ground Ladders shall be in place under what 2 conditions?

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  1. Any floor is above ground level.
  2. Companies working on the roof.
    02-03-01
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47
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Transitional Attacks are to be used on fires that are already _______ from existing openings.

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Venting
02-03-02

48
Q

Is having a charged hose line mandatory before entering a basement fire?

A

Yes.
02-03-03

49
Q

What is the Fire Response for a reported High Rise Fire?

A

4 Engines
2 Ladders
2 BC’s
1 Rescue
1 Medic
1 EMS Supervisor
02-03-04

50
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What are the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Engines responsibilities at a High Rise Fire?

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1st = Crew: report to lobby, establish the Fire Attack Group

Driver: connect to the FDC

2nd = Crew: joins the Fire Attack Group

Driver: coordinate with 1st Engine for series pumping to FDC.

3rd = Establish Lobby Control / Building Systems Group

4th = Go to the floor below the Fire and establish RIT.

51
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What are the 1st & 2nd Ladders and Rescues responsibilities at a High Rise Fire?

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1st Ladder = Join the Fire Attack Group

2nd Ladder = Upper Search and Evacuation Group. (USE) group

Rescue = USE Group
02-03-04

52
Q

What additional companies are dispatched when a Working Fire in a High Rise is confirmed. (9)

A

2 Engines
2 Ladders
1 BC
1 Medic
1 EMS Supervisor
ES-2
ISU-19
Command 18
SO-2
02-03-04

53
Q

At a High Rise Fire, the first arriving officer shall assume _____ Command until relieved by a Chief Officer.

A

Fixed.
02-03-04.01

54
Q

At a High Rise Fire, the Fire Attack Group is made up of who?

A

First 2 Engines.
First Ladder
02-03-04.02

55
Q

During a High Rise fire, what shall be done if a Pressure Reducing Device is found?

A

It shall be removed.
02-03-04.02

56
Q

Lobby Control is assigned to what vehicles?

A

Third Engine and first Medic to arrive at the scene.
02-03-04.03

57
Q

What are the priorities for the USE Group during the Primary Search & Evacuation?

A

Attack stairwell
Evacuation stairwell
Floor above the fire
Top floor
Elevators
Other areas

02-03-04.04

58
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In a High Rise, where should the Resource Group be located?

A

At least 2 floors below the fire floor.
02-03-04.05

59
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In a High Rise, the Stairwell Support Group starts and ends where?

A

Starts in the lobby and ends on the resource floor.
02-03-04.06

60
Q

Is it common practice to break glass at High Rise Fires?

A

No. It should be avoided due to the falling glass hazard it creates.
02-03-04.07

61
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At a High Rise Fire, initial ventilation priority (shutdown or controlled use) of what system?

A

HVAC.
02-03-04.07

62
Q

On an ALS response, the _________ is responsible for patient care and the ______ Company Officer is in charge of the scene,

A

Paramedic
Engine
02-04-05

63
Q

Rescue Technicians operating on or in water shall wear a Type _ PFD.

A

5.
02-03-07

64
Q

Can ICE Suits be used in moving water?

A

No.
02-03-07

65
Q

NFPA 1670 defines Moving Water when it has a rate greater than what?

A

1 Knot or 1.15 MPH if you are a fucking NERD!!
02-03-07

66
Q

ICE suits shall not be used in ______ water or for ______ rescues.

A

Moving water or Wading rescues
02-03-07

67
Q

Water rescue plans are based on the Reach, Row, Throw, Go techniques. What level of training must a member have to use the Go Technique?

A

Rescue Technicians trained to the Swift Water Technician level per NFPA 1670.
02-03-07

68
Q

On a water rescue, shore based personnel shall wear a PFD, helmet, safety glasses, gloves & have a throw bag within how many feet of the water?

A

15 feet.
02-03-07

69
Q

On a Bomb Run, how many feet from the suspected device should Incident Command be set up?
Note: I/C should be behind shielding when possible.

A

300 feet.
02-03-08

70
Q

What is the responsibility of the first Medic on a Bomb Run?

A

The needs of the Bomb Squad only.
02-03-08

71
Q

Who is allowed in the Bomb Squad Hazard Zone?

A

Bomb Squad & those requested by the BS supervisor or Senior Technician.
02-03-08

72
Q

CO readings should be taken how many feet from a structure (and any known source of CO)?

A

10 feet.
02-03-09

73
Q

The second CO reading should be taken where?

A

Just inside the structure/ front door
02-03-09

74
Q

When checking for CO, you should leave and return wearing your SCBA if CO levels are above what?

A

35 ppm.
02-03-09

75
Q

If CO is between 15 & 35 ppm, what should residents be advised to do?

A

Ventilate the area until the reading is less than 15 PPM then advise them they can reoccupy the premises at their discretion.
02-03-09

76
Q

Are occupants allowed to reenter the premise if CO is above 35 ppm?

A

No.
02-03-09

77
Q

Are FD personnel allowed to make repairs to gas appliances?

A

No.
02-03-09

78
Q

On a dumpster fire, appatus shall be ____ feet uphill & upwind from dumpster fires. And ____ members must wear an SCBA.

A

50 feet
2 members.
02-03-10

79
Q

Elevators are not to be used if the fire is on what floor or below?

A

Fifth.
02-03-11

80
Q

When must the Ohio EPA and Franklin County EMA be notified of a common automotive fluid spill.

A

More than 25 gallons.
When any quantity enters a waterway.
02-03-12

81
Q

Incident Command shall be set up how far upwind from a gas leak?

A

200 feet.
02-03-13

82
Q

Initial Investigation on gas leaks shall be done by a minimum of how many FFs in full PPE with SCBAs?

A

2.
02-03-13

83
Q

What apparatus are sent on Possible Entrapment or High Risk Auto Accidents?

A

1 Engine
1 Extrication Company
1 Medic
1 EMS Officer
1 Rescue (CFD)
02-03-14

84
Q

EMS 10 is dispatched when ___ or more medics are assigned to a Vehicle Accident.

A

3.
02-03-14

85
Q

When disconnecting a battery, what terminal is disconnected first?

A

The Negative terminal.
02-03-15

86
Q

Who must wear full PPE on an Auto Fire?

A

All personnel, including the Pump Operator.
02-03-15

87
Q

What is the most important aspect in determining the initial attack strategy (offensive vs defensive) in a vacant building with no civilian life safety threats?

A

The Structural Stability.
02-03-16

88
Q

What size are vacant or abandoned building placards?

A

24 inch by 24 inch.
02-03-16

89
Q

Vacant building placards with no markings indicate what?

A

The building had normal structural conditions at the time of inspection.
02-03-16

90
Q

Aerial Ladders and ground ladders are to be kept at least how far from overhead wires?

A

10 feet.
02-03-17

91
Q

What type of extinguishers should be used on small electrical fires?

A

CO2 or Dry Chemical.
02-03-17

92
Q

If water must be used on an electrical fire, how must the water be applied?

A

30 degree fog pattern with at least 100 psi nozzle pressure. From a great a distance as possible.
02-03-17

93
Q

The cutting of “Drip Loops” can only be done on what type of structures?

A

1 & 2 family dwellings.
02-03-17

94
Q

Biowatch detectors are visited how often and by whom?

A

Daily by the Ohio EPA.
03-02-01

95
Q

When is Threat Level Staging used?

A

When a secondary device could take out multiple companies.
03-02-02

96
Q

How far apart should units stage when using Threat Level Staging?

A

At least 100 yards apart.
02-02-02

97
Q

Haz Mat and Bomb Squad members will get a Follow Up Occupational Exposure Evaluation within how many hours after an ER visit?

A

72 hours.
03-03-01

98
Q

Initially, the RIT group should be staffed by ___. It should be staffed by a minimum of ___ as soon as possible.

A

One company initially.
Two companies as soon as possible

02-01-03
3.6.1

99
Q

Unless otherwise instructed, the staging area manager will advise the incident commander when the level of resources in the staging area is depleted to ____.

A

2 Engines and 1 Ladder or less

02-02-06
5.1

100
Q

What are the 3 “NEVERS” of a CO Alarm run?

A

•NEVER Indicate that the detector may have malfunctioned
•NEVER Guarantee the safety of the premises
•NEVER Use gas-powered fans to ventilate

101
Q

Whenever the engine compartment and/or the electrical system of a vehicle is involved in fire or it is airbag equipped, what must happen before leaving the scene?

A

All batteries must be disconnected before leaving the scene.

02-03-15

102
Q

A placard on a structure with one / (one diagonal hash) indicates what?

A

“This symbol shall mean that the structure or interior hazards exist and interior firefighting or rescue operations should be conducted with extreme caution”

02-03-16

103
Q

“Minimal personnel should be utilized for fire control efforts within the structure”…
when a placard on the building looks like what?

A

One diagonal Hash

02-03-16

104
Q

A placard with an “X” could have what 4 symbols on it? What are their meanings?

A

R/O - Roof Open
S/M - Stairs, Steps or Landing missing
F/E - Fire Escapes (AVOID)
H/F - Holes in Floor

02-03-16

105
Q

Electrical PPE on Engines will include what?

A

TAC Sticks
Polypropylene Ropes (single use life safety rope)

02-03-17

106
Q

Electrical PPE on Ladders will include what?

A

TAC Sticks
Polypropylene Rope (single use life safety rope)
Lineman’s Gloves
Hot Stick Cable cutters

02-03-17

107
Q

Electrical PPE on Rescues will include what?

A

TAC Sticks
Polypropylene Rope (single-use life safety rope)
Lineman Gloves
Hot Stick Cable Cutter
Telescoping Hot Stick Hook
Electrical helmet with flash protection
DieElectric Boot Covers

02-03-17

108
Q

What are three example reasons to use the URGENT MESSAGE but not limited to….

A

•Drastic change in fire conditions
•Collapse Potential
•Backdraft or Explosion Potential

02-01-04 2.2

109
Q

How many oz. of water will be given to each member upon entering rehab.

A

At least 8oz of water.
Other drinks will be given after the initial 8oz of water is consumed.

02-01-08 C1, C4

110
Q

All incidents, rehab should consider food if the incident is greater than __ hours or during ___.

A

Incident greater than 4 hours or during normal meal time hours.

02-01-08 C.2.A

111
Q

Rest periods in rehab will be no less than _____.

A

No less than 10 Minutes

02-01-08 C.3.B

112
Q

Will Passports be turned into rehab when crews enter/report to rehab.

A

Yes.

02-01-08 VI

113
Q

During a Vehicle Fire, how shall the apparatus be positioned?

A

•Minimum of 50ft from fire
•Upwind and Uphill if applicable
•In front of the vehicle, if possible
•With pump panel away from fire if possible.

02-03-15

114
Q

The incipient stage fire is defined as?

A

Initial stage and can be controlled with an extinguisher.

115
Q

During a fire what should you have before getting on an elevator?

A

Radio
Forcible entry tool
Fire service key

02-03-11

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