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SOPs Flashcards

1
Q

The maximum speed limit shall not exceed ___ miles per hour (mph) above the posted speed limit.

What is the exception to this rule and what is your max speed in this case?

A

15 miles per hour

Except on a limited access highway where the maximum speed shall be 80 mph.

SOP 01.08.03

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All apparatus shall reduce to what speed prior to proceeding through any stop sign or traffic signals reflecting red in the direction of travel?

A

5 mph

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3
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The maximum speed through any traffic controlled intersection in which the vehicle has the right of way shall be _______.

A

The speed limit of the traveled street.

SOP 01.08.03

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4
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If for some reason, while obtaining fuel, the system will not accept the mileage reading, personnel are authorized to fuel the unit utilizing the agency’s miscellaneous code how many times ?

A

Once

SOP 01.09.08

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5
Q

Who has the primary responsibility to ensure the vehicle is driven and operated in a safe manner?

A

The driver and Officer

SOP 03.06.01

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Q

What accidents need to be investigated by the police department in the jurisdiction in which it occurred?

A

All accidents involving uniformed, volunteer, civilian, or contracted Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department employees while operating a county-owned, volunteer owned, or personally owned vehicle in the course of conducting county business if the accident involves injuries or damage to civilian property.

SOP 03.06.01

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7
Q

If accidents involve damage to Fairfax County property only, who should be contacted for guidance?

A

The on-duty safety officer.

SOP 03.06.01

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Q

All accidents within the COG region shall be immediately reported to __________?

A

The Department of Public Safety Communication (DPSC)

SOP 03.06.01

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9
Q

Who typically conducts investigations for accidents in the Operations Branch?

A

The safety officer and battalion chief.

SOP 03.06.01

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10
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If involved in an accident when responding to an emergency call, if the officer chooses to continue to the originally dispatched call, what must happen?

A

The vehicle must be deemed safe by the OIC and a crew member must be left at the scene.

SOP 03.06.01

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11
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What are the 5 classifications of vehicle accidents?

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Class 1 - Employee at fault with no other contributing factors

Class 2 - Employee at fault with contributing factors

Class 3 - Employee not at fault, but could have used better judgement to prevent the accident

Class 4 - Employee not at fault and did all he or she could to prevent the accident

Class 5 - Involved unit parked without a driver or had no driver assigned.

SOP 03.06.01

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12
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What are the 7 sections of the vehicle log book?

A

A. Vehicle Inspection Form (FRD-162)

B. Self- Contained Breathing Apparatus Inspection Record (FRD-063)

C. Inspection Records for EMS Equipment (FRD-205 and FRD-212)

D. Vehicle Specifications

E. Vehicle Inventory

F. Personal Injury Kit

G. Vehicle Accident Kit

SOP 03.06.02

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13
Q

FRD-036 (SCBA Field Inspection Records) should be kept at the station for how long?

A

1 Year

SOP 03.06.02

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Each work location shall complete an inspection and inventory of all cable, heavy and automatic snow chains annually during which month?

A

March

SOP 03.06.06

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15
Q

How many sets of snow chains should each vehicle have?

A

Two complete sets of both Heavy and Cable chains

Staff vehicles only need to maintain one set of cable chains.

SOP 03.06.06

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16
Q

How many cross links for snow chains should each station carry?

A

Enough to ensures that each set can be rebuilt at least once.

SOP 03.06.06

17
Q

Which snow chains should be the primary snow chains used until weather renders them ineffective?

A

Automatic snow chains.

SOP 03.06.06

18
Q

If it is determined that automatic chains are ineffective, which chains should be used?

A

The heavy chains

SOP 03.06.06

19
Q

Manufacturer’s specifications indicate automatic snow chains work effectively in what conditions?

A

Ice, packed snow, and up to six inches of fresh snow.

SOP 03.06.06

20
Q

What is the max speed for all types of snow chains in Fairfax County?

A

30 MPH

SOP 03.06.06

21
Q

How many vehicle identification placards should each station maintain?

A

8 horizontal and 4 vertical vehicle identification placards

SOP 03.06.06

22
Q

Slide in mount pumps should have their pumps, plumbing, elbows, blind caps, booster reels and water pressure gauges drained and kept dry when temperatures are predicted to fall below what temperature?

A

32 degrees Fahrenheit

SOP 03.06.09

23
Q

Mid-ship mounted pumps should have their pumps, plumbing, elbows, blind caps, booster reels and water pressure gauges drained and kept dry when temperatures are predicted to fall below what temperature?

What needs to be drained if the temperatures fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit?

A

20 degrees Fahrenheit

The pluming between the shut-off valve and the connection for booster reels, front intakes, and front discharges (This piping is more exposed to the weather)

SOP 03.06.09

24
Q

What is the minimum amount of hose to be carried on a fire engine?

A

4 Inch - 1,000 Feet.

3 Inch - 300 Feet

  1. 5 Inch - 300 Feet (Blitz line and Two 50 foot hose bundles)
  2. 88 Inch - 1150 Feet (100 foot bumper line, 200 foot crosslay, 250 foot crosslay, 400 foot rear attack line, Two 100 foot hose bundles

SOP 03.07.01

25
Q

What is the minimum amount of hose to be carried on a tanker?

A

4 Inch - 1,000 Feet

3 Inch - 200 Feet

1.88 Inch - 200 Feet

SOP 03.07.01

26
Q

How much reserve hose should be in each station?

A

Stations without ready reserves

4 Inch - Two 100 foot sections and one 50 foot section

3 Inch - Four 50 foot sections

  1. 5 Inch - Four 50 foot sections
  2. 88 Inch - Thirteen 50 foot sections (Enough to replace longest line and longest crosslay)

Stations with ready reserve engines and tanker

4 Inch - Three 100 foot sections

3 Inch - Six 50 foot sections

  1. 5 Inch - Six 50 foot sections
  2. 88 Inch - Fifteen 50 foot sections

SOP 03.07.01

27
Q

How is hose numbering done.

A

First two digits shall designate the station, Next digit is the size of the hose (see chart below) and the last two numbers is the hose numbered from 01 to 99

Hose Size Chart:

1.5 Inch = 1
2.5 Inch = 2
3 Inch = 3
4 Inch = 4
5 Inch = 5
6 Inch = 6
3/4 Inch = 7
1 Inch = 8
1.88 Inch = 9

SOP 03.07.01

28
Q

When testing hose, personnel shall be how far away once pressure reaches 100 PSI?

A

15 Feet

SOP 03.07.01

29
Q

At what pressure do you set the pump for hose testing and for how long?

A

3 Minutes for all sizes

300 PSI for forestry, 1.88 inch, 2.5 inch and 3 inch hose

220 psi for booster reel

200 PSI for 4 inch and 6 inch

SOP 03.07.01

30
Q

How many teeth can be missing on a fog nozzle?

A

No more than 3 in a row

SOP 03.07.01

31
Q

What is the maximum length of hose that should be tested in a straight line?

A

300 feet

SOP 03.07.01

Fairfax SOPs / CDL Manual (2 decks)

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