SOPs Flashcards
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
Level 1 staging
Level 2 staging
First arriving officer
accountablility
seperate
Units
Jeffcom
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
divisions
groups
zone
Assignments
horizontally
task
Companys/Crews will communicate directly whtn the division or Group Supervisor preferably ________
Face to face.
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
Command
occupants
flow path
Fire/incident
salvage and overhaul
- ______ 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
Loss stopped
Accountability
Division/Group Sups shall maintain _______ for all resources currently assigned to them
accountability
______ 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.
company officers
passport tags
personnel
two
direct supervisor or the IC as needed
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.
passports
Division/Group Sup
riding passports
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 ___
individual
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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
IC
Fire suppresion
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.
bio
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 ______
SCBA
Traffic safety vest
extrication gloves
protection
Wildland PPE everything to include fire ______ and leather boots with an _____ inch sole
shelter
8 inch
______PPE is minimum level of PPE for initial response.
structure
Substance specific PPE needs to be determined by ______ personnel and authorized by the _____. Hazmat team has this PPE
trained personnel
IC
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
PFD
10 feet of water
Ice rescue suit
Tech Rescue PPE shall be decided by the _____ and with the tech specialist. Tech Rescue team has this PPE.
IC
Fire Investigators shall utilize the level of PPE consistant with other assigned _______ during fire supression and overhaul
personnel
Investigators shall utilize NFPA 921 as a reference for hazard eval
Active shooter incidents-Rescue Task Force Ops
Ballistic helmet, Vest and _____ protection
Eye
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 ______
19.5% or 23.5%
below
10%
35 parts per million
25 PPM or greater Hydrogen Sulfide
hydrogen Cyanide
volatile organic compounds
All folks with SCBA shall be in teams of two or more.
Each person using an SCBA shall have a self-________ in their bunker gear pocket
self rescue rope bag
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
35 parts per million
long and short term.
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
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
Evacuate is a term not applied to _______ responders. It is the removal of _____ to a safer location.
emergency
civilians
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Continued ____-up and SA along with the placement of personnel on _____ corners of the structure when it allows.
size
3 corners
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
In the event of a RIT deployment, the IC shall assign a ______Group Supervisor
RIT Group Supervisor
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
IC considers a MAYDAY an immediate action item and a _____ search for survivable victim
targeted
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
Consider moving tactical Comms to another channel so RIT can talk to affected FF.
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
Immediate rescue effort shall be discontinued if there is no potential for saving ______
Life
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
Vehicle Operators must operate the vehicle in safe and prudent manner and make sure all ocupants are ______ and using ______
seated and using safety restraints
All members in Ambo will remain seated and use restraints WHEN ______
possible
All patient restraints including _____ straps will be used unless contraindicated by patient’s ____ injuries or barrier to care
Shoulder
_____ arrival at scene of an emergency is ALWAYS the first priority of all vehicle operators
Safe
Driver must use audible or visual or both warning devices depending on time of day.
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
_____ mights should be approached with caution. All traffic must be accounted for and confirmed to be stopped prior to _____
Green
proceeding
Vehicle backing should be avoided when possible
Use a backer when AVAILABLE
If no backer available, driver shall ____ completely around the vehicle
walk
When driving in difficult terrain (Brush truck UTV) where the ground cannot be observed with certainty, use a ________
spotter
Hose loading safety observers must have _____ AND _____ with the driver
visual and voice
Drive App only forward at ____mph
5
Member can sit or kneel in the hose bed but SHALL not ____ while in motion.
stand
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
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
_____ shall be placed on hwy as needed to warn approaching traffic
Traffic cones
Apps with ______ lighting shall utilize such devices
directional
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
Lane closures and reopening will be coordinated with the responsible _____
law enforcement agency
The Traffic Safety unti shall remain on scene until ALL units have cleared the scene or as determined by the ____
IC
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
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
WMD PPE includes instruction and fact guide for the use of the Scott ____ air purifying cartridge
P100 air purifying cartridge
Use of WMD PPE by _____ level personnel is appropriate under the following conditions:
- Release of known substance like pepper gas
- Biological hazards including blood and biological waste. 3. Patient suspected of being exposed to high infectious _______
- Performing duties of Decon under direction of a Hazmat _______.
- Handling of person exposed or contaminated and determined appropriate by the Hazmat ______ Officer.
- Incident that involves and _____ substance.
- 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
- unknown substance
flammable atmosphere exists.
Level A fully encapsulating suit.
Scott air purifying cartridges shall ONLY be used in non IDLH conditions that have sufficient oxygen and NO possibility for _____
Fire
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.
