Standard Operating Procedures Flashcards
SOP #10 HIGH RISE BUILDING OPERATIONS
For purposes of the S.O.P., a high rise building is defined as what?
any building over six stories.
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When should the Incident Commander call for a second alarm?
If conditions indicate a working fire
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What should happen f the working fire is above the 10th floor?
a third alarm shall immediately be called.
(this is not the only reason for calling a third alarm; the Incident Commander has this option depending on reported conditions).
SOP #10 HIGH RISE BUILDING OPERATIONS
Command Post
The command post will usually be located at street level in the main lobby, or in a vehicle located near the front of the building.
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Lobby Control
Lobby control will be established in the main lobby, 1. center for coordinating the transfer of supplies
2. responsible for coordinating elevators and stairways
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Operations
The fire attack is coordinated by Operations. Operations is usually located two floors below the fire floor (unless otherwise directed).
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Stairway Support Force
A Stairwell Support Force is necessary when there is no elevator service. The Stairwell Support Force Officer will coordinate the transporting of require equipment from Lobby Control Interior Staging area via the stairwells.
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Interior Staging
- -located a safe distance from the fire floor, usually three floors below the fire floor.
- -Personnel and equipment ready for immediate assignment
- -They will be under the direction of the Interior Staging Officer as directed by Operations.
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Rehab
- -located a safe distance from the fire floor, usually located in or near staging.
- -Rehab will be directed by a Rehab Officer
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Exterior Staging
- located a safe distance from the fire as designated by Command.
- used to park apparatus and place personnel and equipment.
- -Crews in Exterior Staging shall remain together, ready for assignment.
SOP #10 HIGH RISE BUILDING OPERATIONS
What are the 7 divisions of the High Rise building operations?
- Command Post
- Lobby Control
- Operations
- Stairway Support Force
- Interior Staging
- Rehab
- Exterior Staging
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What should the first-in company do when arriving to a High Rise building?
Personnel of the first-in company, engine or ladder, shall enter the lobby, obtain whatever information is available, and begin an investigation. One member should stay in the lobby
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What should one member of the first in engine/ ladder company relay?
- Reported location of the fire
- Extent of fire if known
- Equipment needed if known
- Safety of elevators
- Any additional information that may be of assistance
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Upon arrival of a reported structure fire, what should the first-in engine company do?
supply the building standpipe and sprinkler systems,and report to the fire floor with the following equipment:
a. Self-contained breathing apparatus. b. High Rise Bundle c. Handline
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Upon arrival of a reported structure fire, what should the second-in engine company do?
If not done so, they shall supply the standpipe and sprinkler system,
report to the fire floor with the following equipment:
a. Self-contained breathing apparatus b. high-rise bundle c. Handline
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Upon arrival of a reported structure fire, what should the third-in engine company do?
report to the floor above the fire with the following equipment:
a. Self-contained breathing apparatus b. high-rise bundle c. Handline
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Upon arrival of a reported structure fire in a high rise building, what should the first-in ladder company do?
a. Don self-contained breathing apparatus
b. Gain entry into the building by whatever means necessary, help to locate the fire and alert those occupants whose safety is endangered by the fire c. Then report to Interior Staging
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Upon arrival of a reported structure fire in a high rise building, what should the second-in ladder company do?
a. Ladder all fire escapes
b. Don self-contained breathing apparatus
c. Ventilate above the fire floor if possible
d. Keep Operations informed of progress
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What are 3 considerations when dealing with overhaul of high rise structures?
- Whenever possible, channel water down a floor drain, or into the drain plumbing by removing a toilet
- If stairwells are used, dam other door openings if possible.
- When it can be prevented, water or other debris should not be removed through windows or other above ground exterior openings.
SOP #10 HIGH RISE BUILDING OPERATIONS
According to the High Rise policy, what is the best method of saving lives and preventing further extension of the fire.
a prompt aggressive attack on the fire coupled with adequate ventilation
SOP #11 HAZMAT INCIDENTS
What is a Level I hazmat incident?
- Spills, leaks, fires which can be controlled by the first responding fire department.
- Assistance may be obtained from the Spokane Fire Department City / County Hazardous Materials unit, ecology, health, etc.
- An incident which can be controlled by the first response agency and does not require evacuation, other than the involved structure or the immediate outdoor area.
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What is a Level II hazmat incident?
- An incident which results in the local release of hazardous materials. The health and safety of the general public and the emergency responders may be threatened if protective actions are not taken The release has the potential to cause environmental damage.
- Spills, leaks, fires or incidents requiring evacuation of a larger area than the immediate scene.
- Evacuation resources are needed – examples: Red Cross for food, shelter, housing; Police or Sheriff’s personnel for evacuation assistance. Additional Fire Department personnel are activated.
- Special assistance is needed from private industry, County, State or Federal agencies in securing information and resources.
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What is a Level III hazmat incident?
- A major Hazardous Materials incident involving a severe hazard situation requiring implementation of the Spokane County Disaster Plan.
- A major incident that may involve several counties and the State of Idaho.
- Activation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
- Utilization of special national response teams involving State and Federal agencies to coordinate.
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A Hazardous Materials incident has three zones associated with the scene. What are they?
They are the hot zone, warm zone and the cold zone.
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What is the cold zone?
It is where the operations and command functions required to support the incident are established.
The general public should be excluded
Only essential personnel
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What is the outer perimeter of the cold zone called
the evacuation line
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What is the warm zone?
transition area between the hot zone and the cold zone.
Decontamination takes place in the warm zone
Only Decontamination personnel
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What is the hot zone?
the area where the contamination does or could occur
Only personnel with adequate training and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment
outer perimeter of the hot zone shall be a minimum of 50 feet from the incident
One access control point
At least one emergency exit shall also be established
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Hazmat references
NAERG Guide Book,
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.120,
NFPA 472, 473.
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What procedures should be considered at a Hazmat incident
- Cooling Containers
- Remove Uninvolved Materials
- Stop the Leak
- Apply Diluting Spray or Neutralizing Agent
- Construct Dams, Dikes or Channels
- Remove Ignition sources
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What is the highest possible level of chemical protection that bunker gear will provide, with or without SCBA?
Level D, that of an ordinary work uniform.
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What is the “sole source” of drinking water for the Spokane area?
The Spokane Aquifer
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How far does the Aquifer lie below the ground surface?
30’ to 180’
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Who provides the first line of contact for spill incidents?
The Eastern Regional Office of the Washington State Department of Ecology
SOP #11A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE TEAM GUIDELINES
What are the team roles of the Hazmat response team?
Team Safety Officer Decontamination Officer / Team Entry Team Backup Entry Team Research/Logistics personnel Medical Officer Team Liaison
SOP #11A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE TEAM GUIDELINES
Duties of Team Liaison Officer during Incident Termination:
Gather pertinent information from Command and involved agencies.
Notify Group Leader of resources used by assisting agencies.
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Duties of Research/Logistics Officer during Incident Termination
Verify that all records are turned in and complete.
Record all pertinent information about agency or private company assuming scene command.
SOP #11A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE TEAM GUIDELINES
Duties of the Group Supervisor during Incident Termination