SOP V2 ✅ Flashcards
What is the background color & print color for each ranks Personal Accountability Tags (PAT’s)?? How many of each are issued?
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
02-01-01
What does an upside down PAT indicate?
The member may not actually be in the hazard zone.
02-01-01
How many accountability locations are allowed per point of entry?
One
02-01-01
What vehicle is responsible for the INITIAL accountability location for each geographic side of an incident?
The first arriving vehicle.
02-01-01
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?
Assume the responsibility of accountability on that side of the incident.
02-01-01
During a single company incident, who assumes accountability responsibilities?
The driver.
02-01-01
During a multi company response, where do the 2 passports go?
One stays on the vehicle.
One goes to the status board at accountability.
02-01-01
Where are the 2 accountability locations at a high rise incident?
Lobby Control Accountability
Forward Accountability
02-01-01
Where is Forward Accountability located?
At least 1 floor below the Hazard Zone.
02-01-01
What is the Hazard Zone at a High Rise Incident?
The Fire floor & all floors above the fire floor.
02-01-01
6 reasons for PAR.
PAR MCFESS
MCFESS
- Missing or trapped FF
- Change from Offensive to Defensive modes.
- Flashover, Backdraft, Collapse.
- Every 30 minutes.
- Situation Contained.
- Safety Officer deems it needed.
02-01-01
PAR is confirmation that crew has been _______ or ________ accounted for.
Visually or Verbally.
02-01-01
What 5 steps shall be taken if a FF is lost, missing or trapped?
- Request next greater alarm.
- PAR
- RIT sent to last known location.
- Change on-scene strategies to PRIORITIZE SEARCH and RESCUE
- Move non rescue companies to the “CHANGE” talk group.
02-01-01
When can the Two-in/Two-out policy be deviated from.
A KNOWN life hazard.
02-01-03
The RIT team is to be maintained until at least what fireground benchmark is reported?
Situation Contained.
02-01-03
The preferred method of air replenishment using the RIT pack is what?
The High Pressure Quick Fill line.
02-01-03
The Emergency Evacuation Signal by air horn is what?
Horn 10 sec, 5 sec of silence, Horn 10 sec.
02-01-04
The Rehab Group Supervisor should be whom?
The 2nd EMS Supervisor.
02-01-08
A Rehab Group will be initiated under the following 4 circumstances.
- Request of I/C
- Request of Safety Officer.
- 2nd alarm or higher.
- Haz-Mat situation where entry is made.
02-01-08
High Rise Rehab Group is to be located where?
At least two floors below the fire in close proximity to the resource group.
02-03-04.08
Members shall be sent to Rehab after working ___ minutes?
45.
02-01-08
Members shall be sent to Rehab after using 2 cylinders to ___% or using ___% of 1 cylinder.
50% , 75%.
02-01-08
Define Level 1 & Level 2 Staging.
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.
02-02-01
If there is “Nothing Showing” on a single or double residence, what is the job of the first Engine & Ladder?
To investigate the situation.
02-02-03
If there is “Nothing Showing” on a single or double residence, what is the job of the 2nd Engine?
To stage at a hydrant, with the crew intact.
02-03-03
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?
Third.
02-02-03
During a standard Fire Response, what are the responsibilities of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Engines?
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
During a residential Fire Response (with smoke or fire showing), what are the responsibilities of the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Ladders?
1st= Rescue, Ventilation & determine if fire is spreading.
2nd= Rear of the Incident.
3rd= RIT
02-02-03
What are the responsibilities of the Rescue during a Regular Fire Response?
Search & Rescue, Utilities and other tasks assigned by the IC
02-02-03
During a Fire Response, (non-highrise) what are the responsibilities of the 1st & 2nd Medic?
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
On a standard working Fire Response, where should the 2nd Battalion Chief be located?
The opposite side of the structure from the Incident Commander.
02-03-03
Fire Alarm “A” (FA) includes what type of occupancies? (5)
Single & Double family residences
Small apartment buildings
Strip malls
Small Mercantile
Anything not classified as a High Life Hazard
02-02-04
Fire Alarm “B” (FAB) includes what High Life Hazard occupancies? (9)
Multi family apartments
Hospitals
Hotels
Nursing homes
Big box stores
Warehouses
Large Industrial & Manufacturing facilities
Schools
Churches
02-02-04
A High Rise or Fire Alarm High-Rise (FAH) is defined as.
Commercial or Residential occupancies greater than 6 stories above the ground.
02-02-04
Modified Alarm Response is activated when?
(Limited resources)
When resources can be limited.
02-02-04
Who must approve of using the Modified Alarm Response?
ES-2
02-02-04
What Apparatus are dispatched on Fire Alarm A? Fire Alarm B? High Rise? Modified Alarm Responses?
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
Fire Alarms can be canceled or downgraded to a single company response. Who can do this for FA?
FAB?
FA= First in Company officer.
FAB= BC.
02-04-04
When does Level 2 Staging become an automatic procedure?
During a Multiple Alarm Incident.
02-02-05
The first arriving _______ into staging will become the Staging Area Manager.
First arriving Engine
02-02-05
Vehicles in Staging will not have their emergency lights on (unless needed for safety). What vehicle will have their emergency lights on?
The Staging Area Managers vehicle.
02-02-06
What does the RECEO VS acronym stand for?
Rescue
Exposure
Confinement
Extinguishment
Overhaul
Ventilation
Salvage
02-03-01
Backup lines will be placed as soon as ________ ______ is initiated.
Interior Attack
02-03-01
Supply lines should be laid & charged whenever __% of the vehicles water tank capacity is expected to be used.
25%
02-03-01
Supply lines for residential fires should be 5”LDH. When can 3” supply lines be used?
Tank refilling
Overhaul & Mop-up
02-03-01
Ground Ladders shall be in place under what 2 conditions?
- Any floor is above ground level.
- Companies working on the roof.
02-03-01
Transitional Attacks are to be used on fires that are already _______ from existing openings.
Venting
02-03-02
Is having a charged hose line mandatory before entering a basement fire?
Yes.
02-03-03
What is the Fire Response for a reported High Rise Fire?
4 Engines
2 Ladders
2 BC’s
1 Rescue
1 Medic
1 EMS Supervisor
02-03-04
What are the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Engines responsibilities at a High Rise Fire?
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.
What are the 1st & 2nd Ladders and Rescues responsibilities at a High Rise Fire?
1st Ladder = Join the Fire Attack Group
2nd Ladder = Upper Search and Evacuation Group. (USE) group
Rescue = USE Group
02-03-04
What additional companies are dispatched when a Working Fire in a High Rise is confirmed. (9)
2 Engines
2 Ladders
1 BC
1 Medic
1 EMS Supervisor
ES-2
SO-2
ISU-19
Command 18
02-03-04
At a High Rise Fire, the first arriving officer shall assume _____ Command until relieved by a Chief Officer.
Fixed.
02-03-04.01
At a High Rise Fire, the Fire Attack Group is made up of who?
First 2 Engines.
First Ladder
02-03-04.02
During a High Rise fire, what shall be done if a Pressure Reducing Device is found?
It shall be removed.
02-03-04.02
Lobby Control is assigned to what vehicles?
Third Engine and first Medic to arrive at the scene.
02-03-04.03
What are the priorities for the USE Group during the Primary Search & Evacuation?
Attack stairwell
Evacuation stairwell
Floor above the fire
Top floor
Elevators
Other areas
02-03-04.04
In a High Rise, where should the Resource Group be located?
At least 2 floors below the fire floor.
02-03-04.05
In a High Rise, the Stairwell Support Group starts and ends where?
Starts in the lobby and ends on the resource floor.
02-03-04.06
Is it common practice to break glass at High Rise Fires?
No. It should be avoided due to the falling glass hazard it creates.
02-03-04.07
At a High Rise Fire, initial ventilation priority (shutdown or controlled use) of what system?
HVAC.
02-03-04.07
On an ALS response, the _________ is responsible for patient care and the ______ Company Officer is in charge of the scene,
Paramedic
Engine
02-04-05
Rescue Technicians operating on or in water shall wear a Type _ PFD.
5.
02-03-07
Can ICE Suits be used in moving water?
No.
02-03-07
NFPA 1670 defines Moving Water when it has a rate greater than what?
1 Knot or 1.15 MPH if you are a fucking NERD!!
02-03-07
ICE suits shall not be used in ______ water or for ______ rescues.
Moving water or Wading rescues
02-03-07
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?
Rescue Technicians trained to the Swift Water Technician level per NFPA 1670.
02-03-07
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?
15 feet.
02-03-07
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.
300 feet.
02-03-08
What is the responsibility of the first Medic on a Bomb Run?
The needs of the Bomb Squad only.
02-03-08
Who is allowed in the Bomb Squad Hazard Zone?
Bomb Squad & those requested by the BS supervisor or Senior Technician.
02-03-08
CO readings should be taken how many feet from a structure (and any known source of CO)?
10 feet.
02-03-09
The second CO reading should be taken where?
Just inside the structure/ front door
02-03-09
When checking for CO, you should leave and return wearing your SCBA if CO levels are above what?
35 ppm.
02-03-09
If CO is between 15 & 35 ppm, what should residents be advised to do?
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
Are occupants allowed to reenter the premise if CO is above 35 ppm?
No.
02-03-09
Are FD personnel allowed to make repairs to gas appliances?
No.
02-03-09
On a dumpster fire, appatus shall be ____ feet uphill & upwind from dumpster fires. And ____ members must wear an SCBA.
50 feet
2 members.
02-03-10
Elevators are not to be used if the fire is on what floor or below?
Fifth.
02-03-11
When must the Ohio EPA and Franklin County EMA be notified of a common automotive fluid spill.
More than 25 gallons.
When any quantity enters a waterway.
02-03-12
Incident Command shall be set up how far upwind from a gas leak?
200 feet.
02-03-13
Initial Investigation on gas leaks shall be done by a minimum of how many FFs in full PPE with SCBAs?
2.
02-03-13
What apparatus are sent on Possible Entrapment or High Risk Auto Accidents?
1 Engine
1 Extrication Company
1 Medic
1 EMS Officer
1 Rescue (CFD)
02-03-14
EMS 10 is dispatched when ___ or more medics are assigned to a Vehicle Accident.
3.
02-03-14
When disconnecting a battery, what terminal is disconnected first?
The Negative terminal.
02-03-15
Who must wear full PPE on an Auto Fire?
All personnel, including the Pump Operator.
02-03-15
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?
The Structural Stability.
02-03-16
What size are vacant or abandoned building placards?
24 inch by 24 inch.
02-03-16
Vacant building placards with no markings indicate what?
The building had normal structural conditions at the time of inspection.
02-03-16
Aerial Ladders and ground ladders are to be kept at least how far from overhead wires?
10 feet.
02-03-17
What type of extinguishers should be used on small electrical fires?
CO2 or Dry Chemical.
02-03-17
If water must be used on an electrical fire, how must the water be applied?
30 degree fog pattern with at least 100 psi nozzle pressure. From a great a distance as possible.
02-03-17
The cutting of “Drip Loops” can only be done on what type of structures?
1 & 2 family dwellings.
02-03-17
Biowatch detectors are visited how often and by whom?
Daily by the Ohio EPA.
03-02-01
When is Threat Level Staging used?
When a secondary device could take out multiple companies.
03-02-02
How far apart should units stage when using Threat Level Staging?
At least 100 yards apart.
02-02-02
Haz Mat and Bomb Squad members will get a Follow Up Occupational Exposure Evaluation within how many hours after an ER visit?
72 hours.
03-03-01
Initially, the RIT group should be staffed by ___. It should be staffed by a minimum of ___ as soon as possible.
One company initially.
Two companies as soon as possible
02-01-03
3.6.1
Unless otherwise instructed, the staging area manager will advise the incident commander when the level of resources in the staging area is depleted to ____.
2 Engines and 1 Ladder or less
02-02-06
5.1
What are the 3 “NEVERS” of a CO Alarm run?
•NEVER Indicate that the detector may have malfunctioned
•NEVER Guarantee the safety of the premises
•NEVER Use gas-powered fans to ventilate
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?
All batteries must be disconnected before leaving the scene.
02-03-15
A placard on a structure with one / (one diagonal hash) indicates what?
“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
“Minimal personnel should be utilized for fire control efforts within the structure”…
when a placard on the building looks like what?
One diagonal Hash
02-03-16
A placard with an “X” could have what 4 symbols on it? What are their meanings?
R/O - Roof Open
S/M - Stairs, Steps or Landing missing
F/E - Fire Escapes (AVOID)
H/F - Holes in Floor
02-03-16
Electrical PPE on Engines will include what?
TAC Sticks
Polypropylene Ropes (single use life safety rope)
02-03-17
Electrical PPE on Ladders will include what?
TAC Sticks
Polypropylene Rope (single use life safety rope)
Lineman’s Gloves
Hot Stick Cable cutters
02-03-17
Electrical PPE on Rescues will include what?
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
What are three example reasons to use the URGENT MESSAGE but not limited to….
•Change in fire conditions
•Collapse Potential
•Backdraft or Explosion Potential
02-01-04 2.2
How many oz. of water will be given to each member upon entering rehab.
At least 8oz of water.
Other drinks will be given after the initial 8oz of water is consumed.
02-01-08 C1, C4
All incidents, rehab should consider food if the incident is greater than __ hours or during ___.
Incident greater than 4 hours or during normal meal time hours.
02-01-08 C.2.A
Rest periods in rehab will be no less than _____.
No less than 10 Minutes
02-01-08 C.3.B
Will Passports be turned into rehab when crews enter/report to rehab.
Yes.
02-01-08 VI
During a Vehicle Fire, how shall the apparatus be positioned?
•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
The incipient stage fire is defined as?
Initial stage and can be controlled with an extinguisher.
During a fire what should you have before getting on an elevator?
Radio
Forcible entry tool
Fire service key
02-03-11
What companies are in a Fire Response Assignment
3 Engines
2 Ladders
1 Battalion Chief
1 Medic
1 Rescue
02-02-03 2.1.1
What dispatch ASSIGNMENT will the FAO use for ALL reports of a fire in a structure?
Fire Respose assignment
02-02-03
What is the procedure for a transitional attack?
1) Direct a straight or solid stream at a high angle through the bottom half of the opening to deflect water off the ceiling
2) Flow water long enough to darken down and cool the fire area
3) Do not rotate or whip the nozzle as this may impede the exit flow of hit gases.
02-03-02
What is the definition of a “masked incident” in reference to tunnel rescue?
Any incident involving flooding, explosion, Cave ins, IDLH, toxic environments
02-03-20
What is the definition of a “no mask incident” in reference to tunnel rescue?
Any incident that does not create an IDLH environment and proper ventilation is still being performed.
02-03-20
Who will be notified on a working Tunnel Incident?
ES-1
ES-2
ES-3
RS-1
SO-1
PIO
02-03-20
What is the Tunnel Rescue Response?
(1089 Olentangy River Rd 287 Spruce St)
1E
1L
1BC
3R
1RSU
1RS-10
1M
1EMSO
Hazmat 4 (E, M, R, HZ4, DECON4)
SO-2
02-03-20 5.2.3
