STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES Flashcards
What are the exceptions to laying a supply line to a working fire.
1) Obvious critical rescue,
2) Unsure of actual location (multi-unit building),
3) Hydrant within 50ft of structure.
Slower speed when laying a line provide what advantages.
- Reduced risk of striking someone.
- Gives company officer time for size-up
- Allows engineer time to appropriately place truck.
Why should Later arriving companies stage on the initial engines hydrants?
- Ensures uninterrupted water supply.
- Provides volume when needed
- Can pump water through forward pumper ( mechanical Failure.)
Basic Attack line placement
- First stream placed between fire and persons endangered
- When no life is at risk Place line between fire and greatest unburned exposures.
- Second line protects secondary means of egress.
- Next cover other critical areas and back up existing lines.
Solid Stream
Greater distance more penetration/ less steam
Peripheral nozzle
Better heat absorption
Most efficient in confined space
Where should an apparatus be place for a car fire?
(CAR FIRES) 202.16
Up hill and up wind (when possible)
Use truck as a shield from traffic and leave lights on.
What are the types of aircraft emergencies
(Air craft emergencies) 202.17
1) high impact
2) Low impact
What should be done to assist evacuation of an aircraft.
(Air craft emergencies) 202.17
Provide a path of egress with Class B foam or copious amounts of water.
What is a multi-patient incident?
EMS RESPONSIBILITIES) 203.01
An incident involving less then 25 patients
What is a mass casualty incident?
EMS RESPONSIBILITIES) 203.01
An incident involving 25-100 patients
What is a disaster?
EMS RESPONSIBILITIES) 203.01
An incident involving more than 100 patients
How far away should the First arriving company park from the location of trench failure?
(Trench rescue) 204.09
- An apparatus should stay at least 50ft away.
- Level one staging should be at least 150ft away.
- Shut down all heavy equipment within 300ft.
What is a consideration when approach a structural collapse area.
(Structural Collapse Rescue ops) 204.12
Place apparatus out side of potential secondary collapse zone.
What is a type I deployment?
(emergency deployment) 205.05
Automatically modify response times for all none medical incidents. ( to help with the heavy call load.)
What is a Type II deployment?
(emergency deployment) 205.05
Where the Shift Commander calls in off duty personnel to staff brush trucks or other adjunct apparatus.
What is a Type III deployment?
(emergency deployment) 205.05
Where the Shift Commander calls in off duty personnel to staff reserve apparatus.
In level 1 staging what units go directly to the scene?
(Staging levels I & II) 205.06
First arriving Engine, BC, And Ladder! (ladder announces its approach so command can assign them.
In level 1 staging where do all other units go that were not first on scene?
(Staging levels I & II) 205.06
all other units including Recues, & Utility trucks will stage in direction of travel uncommitted approximately 1 BLOCK from scene.
In level 1 staging for an multi-medical dispatch what units go directly to the scene?
(Staging levels I & II) 205.06
-First arriving ALS unit, and rescue placing its self in a location to provide maximum access to rescue equipment.
When is level 2 staging implemented?
(Staging levels I & II) 205.06
For all greater alarm incidents in order to have a centralized reserve of resources.
Who assumes STAGING Officer in level 2 staging if command does not assign anyone.
(Staging levels I & II) 205.06
The first Fire department officer to the assigned staging area assumes staging officer. ( Ladder officers will transfer to first arriving engine)
The placement of an apparatus on the fire ground should reflect the following..
(Apparatus Placement) 205.07
- SOP for 1st arriving companies.
- Tactical objectives and priorities.
- Staging procedures
- A direct order from command
- A conscious decision by company officer.
Apparatus should generally be placed ____ Ft away from a building?
(Apparatus Placement) 205.07
30ft away even when nothing is showing.
If apparatus becomes endangered, you should??
(Apparatus Placement) 205.07
Turn on sprinkler system, and place a hose line between it and the fire while moving to a safe location,
What are the 5 safety benchmarks for parking in/around traffic.
(Safe Parking in or near Traffic) 205.07A
1) Never trust traffic
2) Engage in proper protective parking
3) Wear high visibility reflective vests
4) Reduce motorist vision impairment
5) Use traffic cones and flares
Always position apparatus to protect?
(Safe Parking in or near Traffic) 205.07A
The scene, patients, emergency personnel, and work area. ( try to angle 45 away from curb to help direct motorist around the scene.)
At intersections or where the incident has multiple side to protect, what do you do?
(Safe Parking in or near Traffic) 205.07A
Prioritize the blocking from the most critical to the least. (Use other units or PD to block all other sides.)
How should first arriving engine companies park where charged lines are needed?
(Safe Parking in or near Traffic) 205.07A
Angle the engine so that the pump panel is “down stream” on the opposite side of oncoming traffic.
What is done differently while parked for night time operations then for day time operations.
(Safe Parking in or near Traffic) 205.07A
- During day time ops leave all emergency lights on to warn drivers.
- NIGHT TIME, turn off head lights and when possible reduce to yellow lights & emergency flashers. (help to reduce blinding effect on drivers).
How should you place and retrieve traffic cones?
(Safe Parking in or near Traffic) 205.07A
Always while facing on-coming traffic.
what is the correct distance to place a cone for 25mph
(Safe Parking in or near Traffic) 205.07A
65ft
what is the correct distance to place a cone for 40mph
(Safe Parking in or near Traffic) 205.07A
105ft
what is the correct distance to place a cone for 60mph
(Safe Parking in or near Traffic) 205.07A
160ft