SOPs Flashcards
(178 cards)
1
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Staging #110
When incoming units have not been given an assignment by the incident commander they shall stage near the incident in the direction of travel__________
_______is when incoming units report to staging area that has been identified by the IC. The _________ shall assume role of staging area manager
Staging area manager is responsible for
checking in and maintaining ______ of all units assigned to staging
Maintaining comms with IC on radio channel ________ from incident
Assigning ______ from staging to the incident.
Coordinating with ______ to maintain MINIMUM level of resources in staging as determined by the IC
A
Level 1 staging
Level 2 staging
First arriving officer
accountablility
seperate
Units
Jeffcom
2
Q
Division and Groups # 211
IC should consider establishing geographic ______ or functional _____ as a means to manage span of control, increase effiency and provide the greater accountability. Esptablishing groups and zones supports the concept of hazard _____ management
The IC will announce the _______ for the division or groups over the incident Command AND tacticle radio channels
Divsion normally alphabetical reference when distributed ________ and numeric when distributed vertically
Groups are named using the functional _____ of the assignment
A
divisions
groups
zone
Assignments
horizontally
task
3
Q
Companys/Crews will communicate directly whtn the division or Group Supervisor preferably ________
A
Face to face.
4
Q
Benchmarks #214
The IC shall announce each benchmark as it is met over the incident _______ channel.
- An ______ indicated primary search has been completed oer that there is a high degree of confidence that there are no ________
- ______ indicated that a line is operating either interior or experior on the body of fire. This benchmark will assist in making decisions related to _____, coordinated tactical ventalation and search profiles
- ____/______ under control; the fire hazard has been confined and controlled. _____ and _____ are progressing
A
Command
occupants
flow path
Fire/incident
salvage and overhaul
5
Q
- ______ no further damage is occuring to the property as a result of the fire or the associated efforts of firefighting or overhaul
- _________ addressed the affected citizens have been either assited by WM in an effort to lessen the impact of the emergency or have been referred to an outside agency
A
Loss stopped
6
Q
Accountability
Division/Group Sups shall maintain _______ for all resources currently assigned to them
A
accountability
7
Q
______ are responsible for ensuring all personnel under them are utilizing the proper accountability ______ tags, helmet and SCBA indentifiers, and for ensuring that all reports and rosters accurately reflect the _______ under their supervision
All personnel assigned to any hazard zone shall work in teams of _____ at minimum.
Team members should remain in contact by touch, _____, vision and shall have cpability to contact their ________ or the _____ as needed.
A
company officers
passport tags
personnel
two
direct supervisor or the IC as needed
8
Q
Once an ICP has been established, the IC shall ensure that all _____ are collected and delivered to the ICP.
The second passort shall be devivered to the ______/______ supervisor by the company officer. The secondary passport also used at staging and rehab.
The _____ passports remains on the app and serves to identify which peeps if no other passports can be located.
A
passports
Division/Group Sup
riding passports
9
Q
If peeps are reassigned, it is their ________ responsibility to ensure that their passport tag is transferred.
Each WM member is issued __ passport tags.3 are spares. Replacement tags are ordered from Station ___
A
individual
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10
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PPE #303
All member shall have appropriate type and level of PPE.
Discontinueing the use of any PPE shall be the descretion of the ____
Structural PPE should not be routinely worn for activities other then ______, MVAs, training and public relations
A
IC
Fire suppresion
11
Q
EMS calls. Class B pants are acceptable if a ______ hazard is not present
Body substance isolation kit has:
Disposable glove, safety glass, disposable/reusable gown, N-95 mask, Bio-hazard bag and atiseptic towelettes.
A
bio
12
Q
Auto accidents and extrication
Structure PPE without _____. Body substance isolation kit (BSIK).
and _______ safety vest
_____ gloves may be substituted for fire gloves
EZ flips may be used to augment eye ______
A
SCBA
Traffic safety vest
extrication gloves
protection
13
Q
Wildland PPE everything to include fire ______ and leather boots with an _____ inch sole
A
shelter
8 inch
14
Q
______PPE is minimum level of PPE for initial response.
A
structure
15
Q
Substance specific PPE needs to be determined by ______ personnel and authorized by the _____. Hazmat team has this PPE
A
trained personnel
IC
16
Q
Station uniform with _____
is the minimum required for water/ice rescue for all Peeps within _____feet of water.
_____ shall be utilized by all peeps performing any ice rescue
A
PFD
10 feet of water
Ice rescue suit
17
Q
Tech Rescue PPE shall be decided by the _____ and with the tech specialist. Tech Rescue team has this PPE.
A
IC
18
Q
Fire Investigators shall utilize the level of PPE consistant with other assigned _______ during fire supression and overhaul
A
personnel
19
Q
Investigators shall utilize NFPA 921 as a reference for hazard eval
A
20
Q
Active shooter incidents-Rescue Task Force Ops
Ballistic helmet, Vest and _____ protection
A
Eye
21
Q
SCBA #304
Oxygen deficient is ____% or oxygen rich at ____%
Must wear SCBA when:
_____ grade or is confined space with unconfirmed IDLH
Lower explosive limit is greater than ____%
Contains ____ parts per million Carbon Monoxide
Contains ____ parts per million or greater
Contains 10 parts per million or greater for Hydrogen ________
Contains 10 parts per million or greater volatile organic ______
A
19.5% or 23.5%
below
10%
35 parts per million
25 PPM or greater Hydrogen Sulfide
hydrogen Cyanide
volatile organic compounds
22
Q
All folks with SCBA shall be in teams of two or more.
A
23
Q
Each person using an SCBA shall have a self-________ in their bunker gear pocket
A
self rescue rope bag
24
Q
SCBA shall not be terminated until Carbon manixide is less than _____ and the IC has authorized the discontnuation of its use. Due consideration should be given to the possibility that while CO levels are low there could be other particulate matter that could cause _______ and ________ term health effects
A
35 parts per million
long and short term.
25
Withdraw and Abandonment # 305
Withdraw is a ______ emergent action taken to address an planned change in strategies or other factors. Withdrawal is ordered by ____ over the incident radio channels and followed by a ______. Personnel shall leave the operating area immediately and take all ___ and ____ with them
non emergent
IC
followed by a PAR
tools and hose lines
26
Abandonment is an emergency action undertaken in recognition of a situation that is IMMEDIATELY dangerous. Abandonment can be ordered by the _____,______ or ______. The order for abandonment shall be given over the radio channel followed by ______ sets of _____ continuous air blasts.
This is followed by a Par.
IC, Incident Safety Officer or Division/Group Sup.
3 sets of 3
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Evacuate is a term not applied to _______ responders. It is the removal of _____ to a safer location.
emergency
civilians
28
PAR #306
PARs should be conducted ____to____ within the company or divsion/group when possible.
For a company officer, a PAR is accounting for all personnel _____
For group/Division it is accounting for all members of all conpanies assigned to their Division/Group
For IC it is accounting for everyone at the scene.
face to face
visually
29
IC requests PARs when:
1. Change in incident stadegy
2. A report of a missing, lost or trapped FF
3. A sudden hazardous event such as collapse, flashover or _____ supply failure.
4. Change in the Comms plan.
5. Every _____ minutes during ongoing Operation
6. Any other time the ____ deems necessary
When requested, and Company Officer shall confirm unit designation, number of members assigned and their _______
If company officer can't find someone, then missing member and last known _____ shall be communicated.
water
30 minutes
location (E9, 3 personnel at Charlie Side)
location
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Mayday #307
A Mayday will be declared in any situation that is an immediate life threat but not limited to:
entanglement, entrapment, inability to ___ an IDLH environment, imminent loss of air supply, _____ through a roof, or entrapment in area that has undergone a ________, backdraft or callapse.
When Mayday is declared, all radio transmisions stop and ____ immediately acknowleges the Mayday.
If person decaring Mayday cant give a LUNAR report, Jeffcon shall give radio ______.
exit
fall
flashover
IC
identifyer
31
the IC must mange the incident while managing the IWI
Member can call a Mayday by keying the radio or pressing the _______. The saying MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY followed by ______ and _____. After IC says go ahead, member should give a LUNAR:
Location
Unit #
Name
Assignment
Resources needed
Also any other info like conditions in area, condition of crew, breathing air status
emergency button
name and location
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Member should assit in rescue by activating their ____
Conserving and monitor air
Utilize EBSS as needed
Use ____ as a locater for approaching rescuers
Attempt self ______
pass device
fhalshlight
rescue
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Two In/Two Out #308
It is the first ariving ________ to determine if IDLH requires the use of SCBA.
Personnel in an IDLH should operate in teams of two or _____
NO member shall enter an _____ environment independantly.
____ may deviate from the two in/two out rule if:
1. a situation provides an imminent or probable ______ threat where immediate action will prevent loss of life or injury
2. A fire is in the ______ phase.
3. Fires involving vehicles, dumpsters, refuse or vegetation.
company officer
more
IDLH
Life threat
incipient phase
34
Rapid Intervention and FF Safety/Survival #309
The IC shall assign the rapid intervention functions as soon as practicle after intitial tactical considerations have been assigned.
Normally RIT is assigned to the ______ due engine so they need to come prepared to do it.
Rapid intervention function shall be at least _____ individuals combining a _____ with an engine company is appropriate
3rd due engine
3 individuals
Medic
35
The RIT company officer will confer with IC or the Division sup to ensure they understand the _____ to include incident priorities, current or changing conditions, progress, location and status of working resources.
IAP
36
RIT should assemble RIT tools, conduct their own _____degree size up and establish a secondary means of ______ for firefighters inside while being mindful of flow path.
360
egress
37
Continued ____-up and SA along with the placement of personnel on _____ corners of the structure when it allows.
size
3 corners
38
RIT should fall to 2nd due Tower company if said 2nd due Tower Company is not needed for tactical considerations. A ____ to _____ exchange shall take place between officers.
Face to face
39
In the event of a RIT deployment, the IC shall assign a ______Group Supervisor
RIT Group Supervisor
40
RIT Group Supervisor will normally be a _______ or a ______ officer or consideration for other SMEs on scene. If the Incident Safety Officer is reassigned, the IC will ______ a new one.
Chief fficer or SAM officer
assign
41
IC considers a MAYDAY an immediate action item and a _____ search for survivable victim
targeted
42
IC will call for a _______ alarm including additional specialized resources when a Mayday is called.
Dispatchers will ensure that an additional ____ is assigned upon hearing a MAYDAY.
additional
43
Consider moving tactical Comms to another channel so RIT can talk to affected FF.
44
If MAYDAY is not reapidly or successfully brought to a conclusion, Deployment (RIT?) of resources will:
1. Search for trapped or injured FF
2. Assessment, stabilization and packaging of FF
3. Removale of FF
45
Immediate rescue effort shall be discontinued if there is no potential for saving ______
Life
46
Emergency Vehicle Ops # 310
All members will only operate vehicles they are approved for.
DO-Utility: Medic units, utility vehicles and ____ trucks.
CMCB Driver Operator Pumper- Can Drive any Type ____ or ____ engine and the tactical tender.
CMCB Aerial: is required to operate any Tower, ladder truck and the Heavy _____.
In addition to App certification, MUST be completed
Brush
Type I or III or tactical tender
Rescue
taskbooks
47
Vehicle Operators must operate the vehicle in safe and prudent manner and make sure all ocupants are ______ and using ______
seated and using safety restraints
48
All members in Ambo will remain seated and use restraints WHEN ______
possible
49
All patient restraints including _____ straps will be used unless contraindicated by patient's ____ injuries or barrier to care
Shoulder
50
_____ arrival at scene of an emergency is ALWAYS the first priority of all vehicle operators
Safe
51
Driver must use audible or visual or both warning devices depending on time of day.
52
Regardless of response mode, driver must come to a complete stop at controlled intersection that has a stop sign, ______ or red traffic signal.
RR
School Bus
Directed by law enforcement officer
yellow
53
_____ mights should be approached with caution. All traffic must be accounted for and confirmed to be stopped prior to _____
Green
proceeding
54
Vehicle backing should be avoided when possible
Use a backer when AVAILABLE
If no backer available, driver shall ____ completely around the vehicle
walk
55
When driving in difficult terrain (Brush truck UTV) where the ground cannot be observed with certainty, use a ________
spotter
56
Hose loading safety observers must have _____ AND _____ with the driver
visual and voice
57
Drive App only forward at ____mph
5
58
Member can sit or kneel in the hose bed but SHALL not ____ while in motion.
stand
59
WM does not permit use of personal vehicle for ____ response. If private vehicle is used for district purposes, you will follow rules of the road.
emergency
60
Highway Incident Scene Protection # 311
An additional engine shall be dispatched to all incidents on controlled-access hwy and designated as the _________.
The intent is using App as a ______.
The traffic safety Unit shall be postioned one lane ______ than the incident.
traffic safety unit
barrier
wider
61
_____ shall be placed on hwy as needed to warn approaching traffic
Traffic cones
62
Apps with ______ lighting shall utilize such devices
directional
63
in MOST circumstances, vehicle NOT a part of scene safety should position in an area _____ the scene, out of traffic lanes and protected by THE FIRST DUE ENGINE or the TRAFFIC SAFETY UNIT
past
64
Lane closures and reopening will be coordinated with the responsible _____
law enforcement agency
65
The Traffic Safety unti shall remain on scene until ALL units have cleared the scene or as determined by the ____
IC
66
Safety Isolation Zones # 313
Yellow"Fire line- ____ _____ Cross" tape identifies an area closed to ____ and non essential ______.
Non Essential Personel may ONLY enter area when authorized by ____ or escorted by a ______ member.
Red and White Flagging tape is closed to ____ personnel, including FFs. It is meant to identify an area that lose imminent threat to life and safety. Such as potential _____ (callapse, fall hazard or untilites)
public and non essential
IC escorted by uniformed member
ALL personnel
fall
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Weapon of Mass Destruction Bag #315
All members at scene of an emergency involving a _____, ______ or toxilogical hazard shall have appropriate weapon of mass destruction ___ made available to then which is stored at station ____
chemical, biological
PPE
Station 5
68
WMD PPE includes instruction and fact guide for the use of the Scott ____ air purifying cartridge
P100 air purifying cartridge
69
Use of WMD PPE by _____ level personnel is appropriate under the following conditions:
1. Release of known substance like pepper gas
2. Biological hazards including blood and biological waste. 3. Patient suspected of being exposed to high infectious _______
5. Performing duties of Decon under direction of a Hazmat _______.
6. Handling of person exposed or contaminated and determined appropriate by the Hazmat ______ Officer.
7. Incident that involves and _____ substance.
8. When the potential for fire or flammable _______ exists.
When a VAPOR hazard exists that require the use of a level ___ fully encapsulating suit.
Hazmat Ops level personnel
disease
technician
Hazmat Ops Officer
7. unknown substance
flammable atmosphere exists.
Level A fully encapsulating suit.
70
Scott air purifying cartridges shall ONLY be used in non IDLH conditions that have sufficient oxygen and NO possibility for _____
Fire
71
the WMD bag shall be stored in an interior _________ compartment that does not contain ______powered equipment.
The WMD Bag shall be inspected every _______ and after every _____.
The WMD bag shall be checked for inventory and that it has not reached it's _______ date
weatherproof
gas powered equipment.
Month and after every use.
expiration Date.
72
Gas Monitor Use # 316
Gas Monitors shall be used for the atmospheric monitoring in the following circumstances.
1. Confined Space
2. _____ Rescue
3. CO incidents
4. Hazmat incidents
5. Flammable gas leak
6. Multi casualty incidents that may be the result of a gas or vapor release.
7. ______ overhaul operations
8. Sick case of unknown medical involving nausea/vomiting, headache, dizziness, LOC or confusion.
2. Trench Rescue
7. Structure overhaul Ops
73
Prior to using a Single Gas, ____ or ____ gas monitor, it shall be fresh air calibrated as recommended by manufacturer
4 or 6 gas monitor
74
All RKI gas monitors shall be service tested on a ______ basis by a qualified RKI service technician.
Quarterly
75
All RKI monitors should be calibrated once every shift and ______ to entering a possible IDLH. calibration shall be done ONLY in a _____ air location.
prior
Fresh
76
RKI monitors shall be calibrated every 90 days by an RKI qualified service technician.
77
ALL RKI monitors shall be tracked by an RKI qualified service Technician to include quarterly service maintenence, damage, labeling and loaner monitor distribution. This info will be tracked in a computer _____ at Station 5
computer file
78
Thermal Image Use #317
TICs shall be used to assist in the ops in the following fire grounds ops:
1. Tactical _____
2. Offensive fire Attack
3. Search and Rescue
4. Overhaul
5. RIT Operations
Tactical 360
79
Thermal imaging cameras may be used as an additional tool for the following operations:
1. MVAs
2. Electrical emergencies
3. Police assist (hiding in wall)
4. WILDLAND events
80
The The Thermal imaging mode considerations:
TI Basic: This mode is available on both Forward looking infrared (FLIR) and the ______ models. Both are the default setting.
Care should be taken to note the _____ reference temperature bar on the right-hand side of the camera. THIS Color Reference TEMP Bar WILL change values on the Scott camera when moving between ______, medium and ______ sensitivities.
Scott models
Color reference temperature bar
High, Medium and Low sensitivities
81
Search and Rescue mode on the TIC is ONLY available on the __________. This mode should ONLY be used for the tactical 360, search and rescue, locating the fire and ______
Forward Looking infrared (FLIR)
Overhaul
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When the temp of an Environment exceeds ______degrees, the screen will begin to turn red. When this happens, the camera should go back to __________mode. You can change it back to TI Basic Mode by changing the camera mode through the modes menu or pressing the ______ button one time.
300 degrees.
TI Basic Mode.
Green.
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To clean the camera, soak a soft cloth in ___________ water. Wring the excess water out and wipe down camera.
If lense requires additional cleaning use a cotton ball and either _____% isopropyl alcohol or a commerical lens cleaner with more than _______% alcohol.
warn soapy water
96% isopropyl
30% alcohol.
84
TIC camera calibration or camera repairs must be performed by a designated FLIR or Scott product Rep.
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Rescue #401
Life Safety is WM PRIMARY operational principle.
The health and safety of our citizens that are threatened by fire and the products of combustion shall play a major role in the ____/_____ analysis determining the tactics and strategy to be used.
IC shall consider this when addressin gthe need for a rescue op:
1. evacuation status
2. The reported number, ________ and _______ of the victims.
3. Effect of fire on victims
4. The capability of personnel to enter the structure and affect rescue. Protect in _______ or control the _______.
Risk/benefit analysis
reported number, condition and location of victims
Protect in place or control the fire.
86
Rescue efforts are normally prioritized in the following mannor:
1. Those that are the MOST ________ threatened.
2. The largest _____ of threatened victims.
3. The remainder of the FIRE building
4. Occupants of the exposures.
severely
number
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Search #402
Primary search should be accomplished after completeing a risk benefit _______.
Initial Attack efforts SHALL support ______ and _______ ops.
Each team asigned search should be assigned a _____
profile
search and rescue ops
TIC
88
Completion of the search teams assignment shall be reported to IC as "_______ _______ _______" and indicate the teams area of responsibility.
Primary Search Complete"
89
Upon completion of all Primary search ops the IC shall report to Jeffcom "_________".
All Clear.
90
A secondary search MAY be conducted at the discretion of the ____. This is usually after initial fire control and ______ objectives have been met.
IC
ventilation
91
Large area search is defined as search in a medium, large or _____size non-residential structure that does NOT meet the requirements for an oriented or _______ search.
Large area search SHALL be conducted in teams of ____ personnel AND SHALL be conducted from a _______ or ______line. All members SHALL stay in contact with the rope or hose line via direct contact or personal search rope.
mega
targeted
4 personnel
rope or hose line
92
If fire is not confirmed or it's location is unknown, a staffed hose line SHALL be deployed for protection of search crews.
93
VEIS ops may be used access and search a specific part of an occupency that cannot be accessed by other means, OR a targeted serach when location of ______ is known. This tactic SHALL be coordinated with ____ and attack teams.
victim
IC
94
In simple structures like single family, areas searched should announced in clear text. In more complex areas they must be marked.
95
An area that is currently being searched is indicated by a rubber doorknob hanger that is attached to both the _____ and ______ doorknobs or by a single "/" on the outside of the door with chalk or caryon.
outter and inner.
96
An area that has undergone a PARTIAL primary search should have a rubber hanger on outside knob by only _____ hole.
An area where the primary search is complete is indicated by a rubber doorknob hanger that is attached by _____ holes in the outside doorknob or by an "X" on the outside of the door.
one
both
97
An area where a __________ search has been completed is marked with a circle with an X inside with chalk or crayon.
secondary
98
Offensive Extinguishment # 403
The first arriving engine company shall establish a water supply with ____ inch hose unless the ______ makes a judgement that immediate intervention utilizing tank water has a high likihood of success or if there is a known ______ hazard that requires immediate attention
5 inch hose
Company officer
known life safety hazard
99
If first arriving engine does not secure a water supply it is the responsibility of the _______ arriving engine to do so.
second.
100
If an offensive strategy is esptablished, the primary responsibility of the first arriving suppresion unit should be to initiate an _______ interior attack in a calculated manner.
aggressive
101
An offensive fire attack TAKES PLACE within the _____ ______
hazard zone
102
An offensive EXTERIOR attack will help reduce the threat of catastrophic fire event and SHOULD be used when fire is readily showing from the ______.
exerior
103
In an offensive EXTERIOR attack, the fire streams should be directed at a ____ angle through a window and applied to cool the environment before advancing to interior or while another hose line is maneuvering into place.
steep.
104
Offensive EXTERIOR attacks should be followed up with an ________ attack if conditions allow.
interior
105
Sub grade (Basement fires)
Streams should be made through a _____ or walkout _____ closest to the fire.
window or walkout door.
106
Pushing down stairs without and offensive exterior attack should a last _____ fighting a basement fire.
resort.
107
a 1 3/4 hoseline flowing 150gpm is the _______ capability line to be used on a structure fire.
minimum
108
Backup lines should be deployed as soon as possible in position to protect the primary means of egress for interior crews.
Back up line shall be _____ or larger in diameter and equal or _____ in length than primary lines.
equal or larger in diameter and equal or larger in length
109
The standard on a residential structure fire is to have ____GPM available. This is best accomplished by 2 ______ lines
300GPM
1 3/4 lines
110
Defensive Extinguishment #405
A defensive fire attack SHALL be established whenever the risk to responders outweighs the potential benefit that may be gained by an _______ attack.
offensive
111
the PRIMARY objective of a defensive fire attack is to protect the exposures and infrastructure, and confine the fire to the ______ of orgin.
building
112
Principally speaking, a defensive fire attack takes place outside the ______ zone.
hazard.
113
It is appropriate to be defensive on the fire unit and offensive on _______
exposures
114
First arriving officer establishes a defensive strategy at the outset of the incident and the first arriving engine SHALL establish a water supply with ____inch hose. Later arriving units will likely require an independant water supply.
5 inch
115
IC is responsible for indentifying alternate water supplies and directing incoming untis to access routes that will facilitate accessing these supplies.
116
If initial srategy is determined to be offensive, and the decision is subsequently made to transition to a defensive strategy, IC shall initiate the following actions:
1. Order all personnel inside of the fire building to ______ or _____ their position depending on risk.
2. Conduct a PAR.
3. Evaluate the water supply relative to the volume of water that will be necessary to support master stream ops.
withdraw or abanden
117
Ventilation #407
Tactical ventilation is an act that supports all ____ of the operational principals. WM suports all 3 concepts:of the following ventilation tactics:
1. Coordinated horsizontal
2. Coordinated verticle
3. Coordinated positive pressure.
all 4
118
General Concepts:
Tactical ventilation, in addition to releasing heat and products of combustion, creates a _____ path which promotes fire travel from ____ pressure to lower pressure.
Fire attack entry point is considered a ventalation ______.
Creating a flow path into another fuel package (attic, hallway or room) must be accounted for in the IAP.
flow
higher pressure to lower pressure
point
119
All ventilation operations shall be based upon a thorough size up that includes the following factors:
1. It supports the IAP
2. Location and degree of the fire
3. Locations of occupants and FFs
4. Building Construction
5. Exposures
Environmental conditions such as wind.
6. Risk/benefit analysis
120
All ventilation operations SHALL be COORDINATED! This means affirming with fire personnel (attack lines) that the tactic is ready to be performed and in alignment with the overall strategy and expected result.
121
Horizontal Ventilation:
This will create a flow path from fire room, HOWEVER can aid in search and fire attack. When possible, control horizontal ventilation by manually operating (not _____) so it can be started and stopped when needed.
not breaking
122
Verticle Ventilation:
Verticle vent may be utilized as a means to eliminate or reduce the products of ________ which can reduce the threat of BACKDRAFT and make fire area more tenable for FFs and accupants that are attempting to evacuate. Consideration should be given as this tactic will create a _____ path.
combustion.
flow path.
123
to be effective at verticle vent, located the vent hole approximately to minimize lateral fire spread and release ______ and _______. Make the vent hole large enough in relation to the building size and degree of involvement.
heat and smoke
124
Remove any obstructions between fire and vent hole.
125
The member in charge of the vertical ventilation op shall perform a roof _______ prior to engaging vent ops a COORDINATE the tactics as appropriate.
size-up
126
a _______ means of roof egress SHALL be established prior to any vertical vent op taking place.
secondary
127
All personnel engaged in vertical vent op shall utilize full PPE and SCBA.
Defensive verticle vent Ops such as a trench cut mark a major change in incident stategy and SHALL be coordinated with _____. Defensive tactics must be supported with a COORDINATED fire attack.
IC
128
Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV)
is for the most part a POST control tactic that can be used to improve visability and _____ quality
air
129
PPV is NOT a fire attack _______ .
Stairwell preasurization is a support tactic that is effect in large _____ that have doorways leading from stairwell into the individual floor
tactic
buildings
130
Stairwell Ventilation can be done with PPV fans or utilizing the building ______
system
131
Building systems should normally only be operated by a qualified member of the ________ maintenence staff.
building
132
In the event that a staff member IS available, a FF should act as a _______
liaison
133
Water Supply for Sprinkler and Standpipe Equipped Buildings #410
In the event of a working fore in any building that is equipped with a fire sprinkler or standpipe, the system shall be supported by an engine or truck within the first ______.
alarm.
134
On any reported fire, smoke investigation, or fire alarm incident in a building that is equipped with a fire sprinkler or standpipe system, the SECOND due engine SHALL stage at the FDC in preperation for supporting the system.
135
_____ shall be notified when sprinkler system/standpipe had been charged.
IC
136
All fire sprinkler systems shall be pumped at a pressure of ____psi with the transfer valve set to _______
150psi
volume.
137
All standpipe systems shall be pumped at an appropriate pressure to overcome the FRICTION LOSS and ELEVATION and provide adequate nozzle _____ to deliver the required fire flow.
pressure
138
Water Supply For Relay Operations #411
All fire Apps engaged in realy ops should be in one of two modes:
Waterous pump aka two stage shall be in volume and PUCS shall be in RPM mode unless otherwise directed by the ____ or the D/O of the engine.
139
When pumping from a static water supply the largest capacity fire app pump shall be at the water ______
source.
140
Once the relay has been esptablished, the ATTACK pumper shall control the relay. All pumper should be the same pressure. Once balanced, only the ______ and _____ pumpers should meed to adjust pressures.
Max pressure of any pumper shall NOT exceed ____psi.
All water tanks should be kept full in case supply is innterupted.
Source and Attack
185psi
141
Vehicle Fire # 412
The first arriving Incident Commander at ANY vehicle fire shall take the following into consideration.
1. Scene protection and safety
2. Slope and wind direction
3. Water Supply
4. Need for rescue or protection of trapped occupants vs fire control
5. potential for Haz Mat
142
All members that are engaged in firefighting ops shall utilize full PPE with SCBA during extinguishment and overhaul ops.
143
A 1 3/4 hose line shall be the minimum size attack line utilized on a vehicle fire.
144
IC is responsible for identifying the possibility of runoff. That is oil, fuels, battery acid and for initiating containment, response and reporting associated with the release of these materials
145
Residential Fire Alarms #416
WM personnel responding to a residential fire alarm shall wear the appropriate PPE to include an ____.
If smoke conditions are found upon arrival, the IC shall notify Jeffcom to activate a __________response
SCBA
a confirmed structure fire response
146
WM will conduct a reasonable search for the cause of every residential fire alarm. A physical search will be made in areas noted by the Alarm ______. If cause is NOT located in the area indicated by the fire alarm panel an investigation of the ENTIRE property shall be conducted outside of the indicated ______
panel.
zone
147
Personnel shall NOT force entry for a secured structure from a fire alarm unless: there is obvious signs of smoke, fire, sprinkler activation, or hazardous condition such as the smell of ______
gas.
148
The dispatcher shall be requested to make every effort to contact the key ________.
holder
149
If source of fire alarm is located EVERY effort must be made to restore the alarm to normal status. And only after the removal of the smoke, fire or hazardous condition.
150
If unable to reset the alarm panel EVERY effort shall be made to ______ the fire alarm. Jeffcom shall be notified to contact the fire alarm monitoring company and advise them of the status of the fire alarm panel
silence
151
If homeowner can't be located and house is unlocked, Jeffcom shall notify the appropriate law enforement agency to respond to the residence to provide assistance.
152
The IC shall complete the Residential ______ _______ letter and leave it where is will be _______ and found when occupant returns. this shall be documented in the _____ incident report.
residential fire alarm letter
obvious
fire
153
In the event Jeffcom is notified by the alarm monitering company that an intrusion alarm has been activated at the residence, the responding unit shall stage until law enforcement units can investigate and give the all clear for fire units to respond. Officers can use discretion when law enforcement agency informs Jeffcom there will be a long response time.
154
When responding the same residence with the same false alarm in a ____ hour period, IC shall notify Jeffcom to notify the alarm company and advise them that the system is not in a functional condition. Include these details in the incident _______
narrative.
155
Commercial Fire Alarms # 419
Same search as a residential fire alarm.
156
IC shall include the details of the fire alarm in the incident marrative including the circumstances found, actions taken, unit name and number, R/P contact and phone number. Follow up will be conducted by the ______.
If any code violations are found in the occupancy not related to the FACP, AdMin Procedure 2322.9 shall be followed.
If another false alarm happens within _____hours of last, IC shall notify Jeffcom to call alarm company and notify them that the system is not in a functional condition. A NOTICE of FIRE CODE VIOLATION shall be issued to the occupant. Details of the incident shall be documented in the incident narrative for the _________ Division to follow up.
Life Safety Division
24 hours
Life Safety Division
157
Flammable Vapors Emergency #420
____ energy is the primary utility company within the district, Although private vendors, such as propane fill stations can also be seen as stakeholders.
Excel changed their policy in that ALL"blow by gas emergencies" will be mitigated remotely if possible or by utilizing ____ excel trained employees in the tranch to stop the flow of "blow by gas". A normal response could be ______ minutes
25 minutes
158
Flammable gasses present an _______ hazard as well as an explosion and fire hazard.
Natural gas Vapor density of .6 LEL of 3.8% UEL of 17%
Propane Vapor Density of 1.5%, LEL is 2.1% and UEL is 9.5%
159
Stage away from where vapors might be preferably ________.
Recognition/identification of vapor is key as well as vapor properties.
Create a ___ zone where vapors a prevalent. Consider atmospheric conditions and vapor plume developement.
Establish command, consider evacuation profile, fire load and needed water/resources
upwind
160
Evacuate and mange ____ zone accordingly. Consider neighboring structures/gatherings depending on source and availability to prevent vapors from entering structures.
161
Work with Xcel for long duration events and complex situations. It is thier intent to have a ______ on scene as soon as possible.
Supervisor
162
Incident stabilization would be achieved when the leak is ______ and/or the fire/explosion has been controlled.
mitigated
163
The area should not be considered stable until the LEL drops below ____%
10%
164
SCBA if oxygen level below 19.5% or above 23% or LEL reading ______ than 10%
greater
165
Monitoring gas vapors should be done every ____to____ minutes
15-20 minutes
166
DISTRICT employees may mitigate and control the flow of flammable gases through valve control "upstream" or "remote" from the leak.
167
caution with shutting down breakers, static electricity and sparks from tools are competent ignition sources and should be considered.The area should not be stable until the LEL drops below ____%
10%
168
For indoor leak, ventilation and time to see if _____ returns may be viable option.
Leak
169
Gas powered fans should be considered an ______ source an NOT used.
ignition source
170
Advising homeowner to seek professional appliance advice or to call _____ if odor returns
911
171
Exterior Specific Ops
District employees should NOT attempt to plug or clamp an escaping flammable vapor from a source line.
172
If eXcel is in trench performing mitigation a properly staffed _____ handline for residential feeder lines and _____handline for commerical feeder lines. Water source should be secured as well.
1 3/4"
2 1/2"
173
District employees should NOT enter trench nor deploy water into the trench unless there is a fire or explosion or _____ is needed.
rescue
174
Trench stability and egress must be considered.
175
Shy of a rescue situation where water is used as a means to provide protection, a flammable vapor fire should NOT be extinguished unless the source of the vapor can be controlled.
176
Flammable vapors can _______ underground
migrate underground.
177
A scene time over ____ minutes is considered a stress on the districts standard of coverage. If call is over ____ minutes, IC must document in the report contact info for ALL parties on scene which will assist in billingconsiderations as determined by the Deputy Chief of ______
60 minutes
60 minutes
Deputy Chief of Operations
178
Wildland # 500
