SOPs Flashcards
How long do properties owners have to correct fire code violations issued by a fire investigator
30 days
Who is responsible for actions within the hazardous zones
Hazmat team
Who decides if a candidate can retest or is terminated
Fire chief
Who’s responsibility is it to request additional response of a neighboring TRT team
TRT captain
If bunker gear is stolen what forms should be filled out
Stolen gear form
Police report
Equipment Repair and Replacement Form FR 0006
When should an SCBA be donned
Prior to leaving the apparatus
A perfect safety record is _____ ______
No accident
What is the second due engine assignment for a multiple occupancy fire
Water supply/backup
What is the max free play on a medal on the mule 2510
1/4” to 1/2”
What is the fourth due engine assignment for a highrise fire
RIT/backup/floor above
Who makes up the health and safety committee
Senior staff person, representative from each bureau and union
Who should be assigned as the staging officer after the staging location is established
First arriving company officer
All conditions that may create a hazard on live burns must be:
Removed, repaired, or neutralized
When backing an apparatus up, ALL uniformed personnel must exit the vehicle to assist, except when?
Emergency situations and in command/support vehicles
When is the pre/post live fire training sign in form destroyed
48 hours after training completed
Who should be notified when foam is used on a call
Support, form FR00006 ERR from
Who should a youth talk to if they are upset when they arrive claiming a “safe place”
Directly to Lippmann Youth Shelter staffmember
Who has a rad alert 50 issued them
Ladders, truck 53, squad, battalions, AC, E88 and HM88
When is compliance training for HIPAA
Annually in March
What is the battery life of the Bullard QTX thermal imaging camera
7-8 hours,
Takes 5 hours to fully charge
How often should crews check the thermometer for the medications
Twice a day at 0800 and 1600
What is the max dive time per rescuer
20 minutes
What is the max time to operate the starter on the mule 2510
5 seconds
Who should you report a hydrant that needs maintenance/repair to
Public works/utilities dept
If entering a trench contact public works for what
A vacuum truck to respond
It is the water rescuers responsibility and duty to:
Refuse to go if unsafe/under trained
Recovery dive is after how long
1 hour of down time
What should a SCBA regulator be cleaned with
6 full pumps of scott multi-wash mini
What is the call profile for a multiple occupancy dwelling
4 engines 2 ladders 2 rescues 2 battalions 1 squad
Upon confirmation of firefighter death when will the station bunting be placed
Immediately
How often should bunker gear be cleaned
Once a year
What is the minimum response for an ASHER event at an assembly/commercial property
1 AC , 2 BC, 3 EN, 1 LD, 4 MRU, TRT, HAZMAT
All radio users are subject to the policies of what governing agencies
FCC, The state, and FLFR
What is the number one priority in any incident
Life safety
Who is the only party allowed to pick up a youth claiming a “safe place”
Lippmann Youth Shelter, they will call with the name of the staff member picking up the youth
When is the rescue versus recovery status for confined space rescue decided
Upon arrival of TRT and info transferred
Upon a PASS activation IC will:
Make radio contact
Determine if an Emergency
Make Tactical Decision
What is an ISO
Incident Safety officer
How many clicks to activate the parking brake on the mule 2510
8-10 clicks
Is the first due Rescue assignment for a house fire
Assist the first due engine
When are controlled substance log books exchanged
Biannually, Jan 1 and July 1 (collected by BC)
How often are required ISO training assigned in target solutions
Quarterly
When is every medication expiration date checked and replacements ordered
2nd Sunday of each month
What level protection is the suit in a bio chem protective kit
Tychem SL with level B splash Protection
How far is a collapse zone established
1.5 times the height of the building
Why should officer on scene notify fire com prior to entry of a hot zone for rescue ops
So they can record entry times
What color ink shall be used in drug log books
Black ink only
How often should bunker gear be replaced
Every 10 years
Who coordinates all aspects of a funeral
Honor guard
How long does a fire investigator have to turn in the completed case files to the fire investigation supervisor
10 business days
Under no circumstances must personnel enter without:
Proper training and equipment
Where does the FL health and environmental lab test the ocean waters
Birch state park, Sebastian street, Bahia mar
What is the second due engine on a highrise fire assignment
Attack
When should auxiliary jack pads be used
Every time
What is a clear zone from an airplane
From wing to wing and around the nose for 100 feet
What state roads are there in the City
State road 84, Davie Blvd, Broward Blvd/ELO, Sunrise Blvd, Oakland Blvd, Commercial Blvd, Powerline, Dixie Highway
How many medics in contact of any stretcher with pt on it
2 at all times unless unoccupied
NFPA standard for bunker gear
NFPA 1851
What is the second due rescue assignment on a house fire
Assigned by IC
What is a subpoena
A written order to compel an individual to give testimony on a subject.
At a highrise fire, where should the RIT stage
2 floors below the fire floor
What two issues need to be addressed when determining the training to be conducted
- Condition of the building
2. Skills to be taught
What should be shut down for a fentanyl/carfentanyl incident
HVAC system
All support personnel within _____ of shore must wear PFDs
10 ft
What rate should an SCBA bottle be pressurized at
More more than 1,000 psi per minute (5.5 minutes to fill)
What situations may a Bio/Chem protective kit be needed
- Assisting with deacon
- Suspected radioactive/biological/chemical event
- Treatment and transport of contaminated/off gassing pt
Standard review cycle for SOPs
Every 3 years unless otherwise stated at inception
How many categories of fire funeral are there
5
What does the SEMS laptop do once pre-alert is acknowledged
Flashes PASS
Are police to be called for a Project Safe Place youth?
No. Only if situation becomes hostile or unsafe
Who is responsible for determining the origin and cause of a fire
Captains, chief officers, and the fire investigator
Immediate fire and/or life safety violations require
Immediate correction
What percentage is enriched oxygen
23.5%
What are the 4 rescues designed for NICU/PICU IFTs
R3, 247, 13, 16
Life line stats:
1/2” static key mantle with a 9,000 pound tensile strength
When should medication expiration dates be checked on the apparatus
Every Friday during medical inventory checkout
What should be done for a safe haven baby
Assessed and transported to closest facility, notify supervisor and do PCR
When are ground ladders inspected and lubricated
June and December
Who do you send a mandatory subpoena to
Office manager
Mule 2510 is what
Medical carts
What width is considered a trench rescue operation
Depth is greater than width, width is 15 feet or less
True/False: at no time delay care/transport for a blood draw
TRUE
Does each layer of glove get taped when donning the tychem protective suit
Yes
Outside documentation for certifications will be emailed to what group
Fire training certifications
If a unit remains on scene and the run remains open, is an additional PCR/Run # needed
No
What is the first level of emergency personnel recall
Personnel scheduled to report to work the following shift
When must vehicles be waxed and when must they be thoroughly cleaned
Monthly on sundays and cleaned thoroughly on wednesdays
What should be developed for surface rescue operations
Action plan
Acronym for mark 1 or duodote injectors
Salivation Lacrimentation Urination Defecation GI Distress Emesis Miopic (pinpoint eyes)
Personal safety in surface rescue rests with
The rescuer
If an EMT/medic student has a nonemergent exposure/injury what should be done
Bring him/her to US Healthworks or if after hours to an appropriate facility
Fill out all paperwork and notify district BC
Overhaul should start where
At the top and work down
When will AHA cards be administered in relation to the class
Same day unless under extreme circumstance, must be within 20 days
When does the EMS Chief run a report on the usage and patterns of controlled substance use, and how long does he keep it
At the end of the each quarter, keeps it for 1 year
The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Umiami study found that fires should be treated as what
Hazmat Scenes and decon should occur once members exit the hot zone
True or false, lead instructors must be aligned with FLFR AHA TC
TRUE
Why are the 3 main reasons the beach might be closed
- Lightning within 10 miles and until 30 minutes after the lightning has passed
- Shark sighting: 2 towers in each direction of shark movement, closed for 30 minutes
- Water contamination
What is the primary goal of an active shooter/hostile event response
Ensure a joint command between FLFR & LEO&Communications element to minimize the risk and manage safety of all emergency personnel by providing a common IMS framework
What medications are in a mark 1 and duodote kit
2mg of Atropine
600mg of 2 Pam CL in solution
A reportable incident is:
One that does not involve serious physical or psychological injury, no CQI required
Second due battalion to a house fire can
Assume safety officer role
What temperature do Phase Change Liquid inserts of Cooling Vests maintain
58 degrees up to 3 hours
Back up marine team annual dive requirements
6 dives a year, 3 of 6 in limited visibility, 5 of 6 in open water
What time is morning wake up on shift and what uniform must be worn
By 0700 hours, Class D uniform when not in the bunk room
What form should be submitted or Radio trouble
Portable Radio Trouble Report Form FR0022
What are the three approved TCs
UMiami Medical Simulation Lab, Broward College, Palm Beach state college
What type of gloves are in the bio chem protective kit
4 MIL silver shield to be worn over exam gloves
What must a rider/observer sign before they’re allowed to ride
Permission to ride as an observer
Hold harmless agreement
Submit govt ID
How often are pumper service tests performed
Annually
When should sports drinks be made available in rehab
After the first hour
If abuse or neglect is suspected for a Safe Haven baby who should be contacted
Abuse hotline
If donning a bootie style tychem SL suit from the bio chem protective kit how should the suit be taped to the boot
Folded 3-4 inches over the boot and taped
8 hour personnel are allowed how many rest periods?
One 15 minute period per 1/2 shift, cannot be combined with lunch
HIPAA stands for:
Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act
If RIT is needed/activated, IC shall immediately:
Strike at minimum an additional alarm assignment
Unusual occurrence on an incident is:
An event deemed to have an impact on patient care
For a training burn, a person cannot be:
Used as a victim
NFPA 921
Guide for fire and explosion investigation
No unit shall respond directly to the ASHER incident without proceeding through where
Staging
How long does the opti-com control a light for
6 seconds after the vehicle enters the intersection
How many strips of tape should be used for sealing the tychem SL suit to a mask
3
How often are the batteries charged on the Bullard QTX thermal imaging camera
After each use or once a week
What is the smallest timber used for a trench rescue op
4”x6”
What are the first due engine officer´s tools and responsibility on a house fire
6 foot hook/TIC
Size up, IC, 360
Station 53 must notify support if the inventory of absorbent bags falls below what level
15 bags
How often must yard maintenance and cleaning of surrounding station area be done
Daily
IC shall assign a chief officer as _____ to continue mitigation efforts while RIT operation in RIT Operations
Operations Sector Chief
Meds should be stored at what temperature
Between 55-88 degrees
If experiencing MDT issues what should be done
Log out of I-mobile and reboot
Call control comms inc and give PC #
What is the second level of the emergency personnel recall
The personnel that worked the previous shift
No station shall be used for a _____ ______ for hazardous materials
Storage Site
1st arrival rescue to a house fire assist the 1st arrival engine UNLESS
Immediate medical care is needed
For a training burn, manikins cannot be dressed in:
Bunker gear
When does command decide if rescue is going to be fire attack or search
Once initial line is placed into operation
What is a “standoff area” and how far is it
FLPD Hot Zone for EOD response
300 feet unless otherwise stated by IC
Extreme caution should be taken when determining if “go” is the action for a water rescue especially when _______
Lateral Currents are present
What railroad authorities might need to be notified for a vehicle on the train tracks
Bright line, FEC, CSX
When should food be supplied in rehab or consideration of calling broward county canteen truck
When the incident is 3 hours long
Upon arrival to the fire floor of a high rise fire what must the first engine company officer advise over the radio
Update conditions and advise which stairwell will be used for attack vs evac
What is the max temperature to apply the choke when starting the mule 2510
95 degrees outside
If the “2-out” firefighters need to enter the structure to rescue the “2-in” firefighters the company officer must what
Notify firecom of the intent
What FIRE RMS incident type and code is used for single unit fire alarms
7005= single unit alarm
What is the max speed in an emergency vehicle
Posted speed limit
If it is necessary for the EN company to assist with the walk through (pulling fire alarms etc) what must be done
Notify BC for approval
What must be done or a station tour if a call comes in during
Everyone outside and accounted for before moving the vehicle
SEMS stands for
Scott Electronic management system
What is the rescue to trapped/missing/injured FFs ratio
One rescue for each trapped/missing/injured FF
How much time per shift should be entered into target solutions for officer/company meetings
1.5 hours in part structural fire related
What is phase 1 medic sign off
EMS training before shift assignment
After the first re-inspection how much time does a owner have to fix a code violation
2 weeks
Can patients be medically cleared by EMS personnel while in police custody
No
When was the Health Insurance portability and accountability act passed
1996
When was the Safe Haven Law passed
2000, house bill 1901
To prevent identify theft, if you receive suspicious documents when checking IDs who should you report to
BC of EMS
Once RIT is activated what is declared over there radio
Emergency traffic only
What size should margins be for SOPs?
0.75 inches on all sides
What is the max span of control
5 elements
Once served by a process server for non-state attorney subpoenas, who should the employee send it to?
Office manager and EMS administrative aid
What is a high rise fire
Greater than 50 feet, generally 6 stories or taller
Who is responsible for format and content of the Probies performance training program
Training bureau
Who is responsible for determining the level of protection required to treat and transport pts from hazmat scenes
Hazmat Team
Always enter and exit rehab as a ______
Crew
What is a commercial structure
Generally 1-2 story structures designed mainly for retail/public assembly
Who gathers intel and notifies firecom to initiate the mayday protocol
IC
What is the max station inventory for absorbent
3
If operating in an IDLH atmosphere in the buddy system always maintain what
Voice OR visual contact
What is the preferred command structure for a RIT operation
AC as IC, 1st arriving BC as operations, 2nd arriving BC as safety
If a fire investigator is on scene while a major incident is occurring they will be deemed:
Fire Investigations Section and acknowledge all PARS
What level of O2 is considered low for confined space rescue
19.5%
What must IC always assume if a firefighter cannot be found during a PAR
MAYDAY scenario with missing firefighter lost in the building until accounted for
What is a CBRN event
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and/or nuclear
When are roof openings made for training burns?
During room/building prep not actual fire
What is a training facility
A training ground approved by insurance services office (ISO) that when utilized in H.O.T. Satisfies ISO criteria
Second re-inspection of code violation refers remaining violations to who
A special magistrate or code enforcement
Where should all responding units with the exception of T53 stage for incidents at the executive airport
On the rear apron of ST53
How far should the aerial be kept from power lines
10 feet
What O2 and CO levels should be alerted in rehab
02 sat less than 95%, CO greater than 10%
What is the first due engine assignment for a highrise fire
Attack
What is the call profile for a residential house fire
3 engines 2 rescues 1 ladder 2 battalions Squad
What is the chaplain’s call sign
Chaplain 2
What is the safety factor desired for rope rescue
15:1 with double rope techniques and multiple anchors
Who should finalize the 360 on a commercial fire
1st arriving battalion chief
How often should a lost or trapped firefighter activate their PASS alarm
Intermittently 10-20 seconds
1st due battalion on a house fire can do
Finish 360
Assume command
Accountability
Who can revoke the rider/observer permission to ride along
Assistant Chief or Battalion Chief
Once suits are used from bio chem protective kit who should they be discarded to
Hazmat team
When must a captain complete a probationary firefighter daily evaluation form
By 0730 of that shift
How often should upgrades do a tactical survey
Every shift that they are upgraded
What receives the highest priority from Fire Com on an incident
Mayday call
What positions on a live fire can be a non instructor
RIT, Rehab, DE
What form should be submitted for station repairs
Work Authorization Repairs form FR0008
What are additional resources that can be dispatched for a marine call
BSO Air 85, Ocean Rescue, FWC, FLPD Marine, Coast Guard on 22A
What is the desired student to LFTI ratio for live fire burns
5:1
Who decides when a beach should be closed due to water quality
Fort Lauderdale Management Staff
Lost gear is replaced:
At the individual’s expense
When are all station and apparatus red bins disinfected
1st tuesday of each month
6 reasons to call out a fire investigator for explosions
- Pyrotechnic/firework/sparkler caused injury to any person or used to harm the public
- Pyrotechnic ignited inside a structure without fire marshal approval
- commercial type fireworks involved in a fire/injury
- evidence of homemade
- water heater/boiler/pressure vessel exploded causing injury or significant structural damage
- any incident where injury occurred and investigation feels warranted
Who must give permission to utilize foam on a training evolution
District BC
Florida DOT is responsible for spills on what roadways in its jurisdiction
I95, I595, Florida turnpike, and numerous state roads
What year were the escape packs purchased and maintained
2016
What is the second due ladder assignment for a highrise fire
Search/aerial ops
What color copy of the fire watch release form is given to the person taking responsibility
Yellow
Upon determination of an elevated victim rescue who should be dispatched
TRT and the nearest aerial
When should full PPE be utilized
Alarm indicative of fire Potential fire Explosion Potential explosion Hazmat Anyone in the area of power tools, hydraulic tools or forcible entry tools
Surface support per rescue swimmers ratio
1 support per 2 swimmers
Efforts should be made to limit training to what duration
4 hours
FLFR plays what role at an ASHER event
Support role
When are rescue ops suspended and crews withdrawn on Radiation calls
If 50 mR/hr or greater
Who should be notified and what paperwork filled out for lost controlled substance keys
District BC
ERR
Is an FLPD officer required to accompany a patient that has been tased
YES
If a hazardous condition represents a threat to life and property:
Notify the on-call fire investigator
Where should the first arriving ladder be positioned
In front of the vessel for aerial use with extinguishment if needed
Who do you send a standby subpoena and witness information letter to
EMS administrative aid