Suppression OG’s

Question 1

List 14 concerns that crews should be aware of at a trench rescue.

Answer 1

-Do not rush in, treat as a hazmat / confined space to prevent secondary collapse.
– Do not put rescuers into trench until shoring is in place.
–Set up IC to control rescue scene.
– Set up hot zone and staging area.
– Minimize vibration, 500 feet perimeter (shut down heavy machinery)
-observe medical condition of victim * hypothermia, oxygen, fluids, call medical trauma unit.
– Shore trench to prevent secondary collapse before allowing rescuers to enter the trench.
– Secure lip of trench, use plywood around edges as ground pads to distribute weight to prevent further collapse.
– remove spoil pile.
– Do not use backhoe for any part of rescue, vibration could cause further collapse.
– Shut down utilities leading to trench.
– Ventilate trench to provide sufficient oxygen.
–Monitor trench constantly for gases.
- Ladders to provide access in and out to be placed on both ends at no more than 6 foot intervals.

Question 2

If PFS gets notified of a bomb threat what is our responsibility?

Answer 2

– Notify senior fire officer.
– Notify police wait for instructions. (If call did not originate from police)
-notify on call chief.
– If police request, respond to a standby location determined by senior officer. It is essential not to impede police.
– Unless an explosion has occurred our initial response will be with the flow.
-initial response will be district pumper plus car one.
–Other district pumps will gather at headquarters to review pre-fire tactics for occupancy involved.
–Should an explosion occur the normal response for a fire situation will be followed.
– Senior officer arriving will report to police officer in charge. Based on conference such procedures will be put into place as deemed appropriate by senior officer.

Question 3

OG516 – C special response.

What is the response for PRHC?

Answer 3

– Total response.
– Car one respond to central alarm control room third floor entrance.
– First arriving pumper to main entrance fourth floor.
– Second arriving pumper to stage south entrance 2nd floor loading dock area.
– Third arriving pumper to stage with access to stand pipe location at ambulance entrance.
– Ariel to standby south entrance off Alexander Court.
-all personnel to remain on ops #1, in areas of difficult communication personnel may switch to PRHC channel 10.
– Upon request Peterborough control may create a patch for PRHC repeater for ops #1.

Question 4

When you attend a scene and the source of a carbon monoxide exposure greater than 9 ppm has been identified as a fuel fired appliance when must TSSA be notified?

Answer 4

• work was performed by a technician in the last six months
• someone other than the occupant is responsible for maintenance.
• product defect or installation related error is found during the investigation.
• CO related injury has occurred

Question 5

OG 515 CO response

Upon arrival, what are the officers first duties?

Answer 5

The first arriving officer establish scene control
Verify smoke or carbon monoxide alarm, determine the cause
If smoke alarm advise dispatch
Investigate the cause of the alarm.
Ensure personnel wear PPE for conditions
Take necessary action to mitigate situation.

Question 6

When would the incident commander request that the gas company respond to the scene of a CO call?
OG 515 CO response

Answer 6

-a CO level of over 9 ppm and cannot explain why.
– PFS shuts off gas appliance.
– someone is showing signs of being ill due to carbon monoxide.
-the incident commander determines a response by the gas company is required. 

Question 7

CO call, more than 9ppm but less than 100ppm. What is the procedure?

Answer 7

– Any reading above 9ppm shall be considered above normal reading.
– Occupants shall be informed that PFS has detected a potentially dangerous level of CO.
-recommended that all persons leave the area and begin ventilation.
– If it is determined that an appliance is malfunctioning and producing CO it shall be shut down.
– Once the area has been reduced to a safe level of CO it may be occupied at the discretion of the occupant.
-attempt to reset the detector.
– Inform occupants that if it activates again to call the fire department.
– The occupants shall be informed of the action that has taken place and if the gas company has been requested to respond by the fire department.
-Discuss your findings with the occupant and leave a copy of form 72.

Question 8

CO call 100ppm or greater, what is the response?

Answer 8

– Inform the occupants that a potentially lethal level of C0 has been detected
– Order the occupants to leave the area immediately.
– If it is determined that an appliance is malfunctioning and producing CO, it shall be shut down.
– Once the area has been reduced to a safe level of CO, it may be occupied at the discretion of the occupant.
– Attempt to reset the detector.
– Inform occupants that if it activates again call PFS
-The occupants shall be informed of the action taken place and if the gas company has been requested to respond by the fire department.
–Discuss your findings with the occupant and leave a copy of form 72.

Question 9

OG 525 rapid intervention team

List the responsibilities of the incident commander.

Answer 9

– designate a minimum of two personnel

• designate staging area for RIT
• brief RIT on location/condition of FF
• IC will acknowledge all maydays and declare a mayday/evacuation when necessary, confirm current radio channel is for emergency traffic only and advise all FG operations move to a specified tactical channel.

Question 10

OG 525 Rapid intervention teams.

What is the purpose of RIT?

Answer 10

• assist / rescue any downed fire fighter.
• RIT to stand by at a state of readiness, until deployed on a rescue mission.
• RIT function will continue until the IC and the ISO determines that the RIT is no longer needed at the incident.

Question 11

OG 525 Rapid intervention team.

List the responsibilities of RIT.

Answer 11

• stage the RIT kit, thermal camera, medical equipment and appropriate tools in a central location
  – Ladder any windows to provide second egress
  – Assist in exterior operations not on air from SCBA.
  – determine building construction, monitor fire conditions, identify any possible problems, and determine possible routes for safe travel.
  – develop a rescue plan based on hazards and risk.
  – As coordinated by command, locate, assist and rescue firefighters.

Question 12

OG 525 Rapid intervention team.

RIT deployment

Answer 12

– IC shall brief on the last known location of ff and provide details of any additional support.

• RIT will maintain regular radio contact with the I C
• perform rescue, or assist the other RIT‘
• deploying RIT requires establishment of an additional RIT.

Question 13

OG 522 Clandestine drug lab

What is the procedure when you discover a clandestine drug lab?

Answer 13

– personnel are to evacuate the structure
– leave any heat sources intact and any power sources on.
– assume a defensive position from a safe distance and protect exposures.
– The IC shall begin an initial evaluation of citizens in immediate danger, and move to an area of appropriate distance. The IC shall notify police of the circumstances and actions taken.
– Personnel are to standby, and not enter the building until police investigators have approved entry.

Question 14

OG 513 Evacuation alert

What is the procedure for an evacuation alert?

Answer 14

-Command notifies PTBO control that the evacuation alert is to be activated.
– ARO will activate the evacuation alert button on the ZTeton holding for three seconds.
– ARO will then announced over the radio PTBO control to all units an evacuation alert is now in effect, all personnel withdraw to a safe location and report… repeat once
-command will designate a vehicle at the scene to sound the signal three blast on the airhorn, about one second duration each repeated three times
-at all high risk incidents, IC will designate an accountability officer as per 0G51
-the condition of evacuation is to remain in effect until all personnel are accounted for, - the sequence is to be repeated at two minute intervals while in effect.
–Reporting procedure - all firefighting personnel are to report to their immediate supervisor (captain). The captains will conduct a par, and report results to the accountability officer.

Question 15

OG 541A Motor vehicle Ops

List actions/responsibilities of command.

Answer 15

– First arriving officer shall assume command.
– Perform scene size up
– Ensure use of PPE.
– Establish operational zones, accountability and security.
– Assess scene, develop an operational plan. Ensure patient care is transferred as quickly as possible to a EMS when the scene is safe to do so.
– Isolate and control traffic to protect the scene.
– Pull at least one 38 mm hose line for fire protection. A fire extinguisher shall be placed near any extrication activities.
-seek out and eliminate ignition sources.
– Direct all extrication activities
-assist paramedics
-assist police
- document incidents with notes, photographs should be taken to support officers notes at significant incidents.
– Document observations and safety concerns related to services provided by other emergency services.

Question 16

OG 504reporting of spills

What is the course of action for the officer in charge at the scene of a hazardous material spill?

Answer 16

• determine the potential for the spill to enter a storm or sanitary sewer
• the ARO shall be instructed to call the appropriate city contacts.
• If any spill by its nature or size is a threat to the environment or public health both provincial ministries shall be called. Threat to environment call Ministry of environment. Threat to public health call Medical officer of health.
• Exception - The following is exempt from MOE notification requirements spills less than 100 L of vehicular operating fluids, if the liquids have not entered and are not likely to enter any surface water or well.
• Note : this policy applies to any spill upstream of the city water treatment plant intake to protect drinking water. If required contact PUG staff

Question 17

RIT deployment OG 525

Answer 17

• IC shall brief RIT on last known location of FF and provide details on additional support
• RIT will maintain regular radio contact with IC (CLAN conditions locations actions needs etc.)
• perform rescue or assist other RIT performing rescue.
• deployment of RIT requires establishment of additional RIT teams. RIT 2, RIT 3

Question 18

RIT risk management OG 525

Answer 18

• deployment presents significant risks and shall be limited to situations that have the potential to save lives. Risks shall be managed by the IC and ISO when formulating the rescue plan

Question 19

OG514 accountability system

What is the daily operations for accountability?

Answer 19

• first arriving pumper will be accountability location unless accountability officer is appointed by command
  – driver of first arriving pumper will be initial accountability officer, incidents requiring the drivers total attention accountability will be self regulating
  – next arriving responders will deliver their passports to this location

Question 20

OG514 accountability system

Entry control accountability at high-risk incidents list procedure 

Answer 20

• accountability to be established at high-risk incidents
  – command will assign accountability officer as entry control
  – entry control officer will collect passports document scba air supply, entry time task etc.
  

Question 21

OG514 accountability system

What is required for reporting for duty?

Answer 21

– personnel are not allowed to report on duty without accountability card
– personnel are responsible for attaching their accountability card to the passport of their assigned vehicle
– when relieved from duty personnel will remove their accountability card
– captain shall ensure the personnel under their supervision have complied and shall report any noncompliance to the platoon chief at the start of each shift
– Platoon chief shall ensure all personnel have an accountability card and have complied with this procedure

Question 22

OG514 accountability system
Personal accountability report PAR
List the five steps of the OG

Answer 22

• when personnel are lost or unaccounted for the IC must be notified immediately
  – command will assume personnel are unaccounted for in the hazard zone and will inform control
  – command shall request a PAR and then begin a search of the hazard zone
  – command shall initiate RIT
  – crews conducting the search shall continue using the existing incident command and accountability procedure

Question 23

OG514 accountability system

What is the accountability process for a general alarm?

Answer 23

• personal to report to Central Station with PPE
• The coordinating officer at station one shall form them as a crew and ensure they have an accountability passport
  – the crew shall report to the staging officer and then the accountability officer at the scene before being assigned to any duties

Question 24

OG514 accountability system

What are three ways for captains to maintain contact with their crew?

Answer 24

• voice
• vision
• touch

Question 25

OG526 electrical lock outs

List the five steps to provide electrical lock out for safe rescue operations. 

Answer 25

– Utilize the expertise available from the workers that are familiar with equipment
– shut down the equipment at the units control and confirm moving parts have stopped
– isolate the circuit, turn off the power and place correct lock out tag and lock in place
- once the machine is stabilized crews may perform extrication or rescue
– when more than one individual is involved with the rescue operation inside a confined area the incident commander shall ensure that each firefighter has their own lock applied to the lockout device to ensure their individual safety until they exit

Question 26

OG527 building orientation

Describe the method of utilizing the ABCD orientation

Answer 26

– the building street address shall be side A and following in alphabetical order in a clockwise sequence BCD unless otherwise designated by command
- The IC may at their discretion choose to designate another side as A side where the building entrance or position is not reference to the street address
– it is the responsibility of the IC and crews to clearly communicate their location or which side of the exterior or interior they are working on by referencing it to a
side A etc.
When managing a high-rise fire command shall also designate the floors based on the main entrance. This is such that it is consistent with the buildings floor numbering system. Any floors below grade are to be oriented to basement

Question 27

Fire services will have what specialized emergency responses list level

Answer 27

– water and ice rescue
level three shore, boat and control water entry

– high angle rescue
ops level

– confined space
ops level

– trench rescue
ops level

• hazmat
  tech level

Question 28

OG512 general alarm

Answer 28

• retrieve gear and report to station #1 to be logged in a receive accountability tag
• when full crew is available, coordinating officer to be notified.
• ISO shall assist command and coordinating officer with rotating relief personnel as well as provisions of sustenance.
• when command has determined that the situation is under control the process of releasing personnel shall begin with those on the incoming shift being relieved first
• information to the media must be restricted to the departmental information officer whenever possible if necessary provide media with facts only
• all personnel shall ensure that all times on arrival and departure are duly noted. Each individual must ensure that this has been done and that it is accurate
  – if any department personnel who are not assigned to the fire suppression division have need to enter the inner perimeter or in the occurrence site they shall do so properly dressed and with the concurrence of command
  

Question 29

OG523 apparatus collision investigation

What is the procedure for an MVC with injuries and without injuries?

Answer 29

 MVC with injuries responding to an alarm

• first aid will be rendered
• police and EMS will be dispatched
• driver and apparatus must remain at the scene until police have attended and cleared both

MVC with injuries not responding to an alarm
- apparatus and all staff will remain with vehicle
– dispatch will be notified
– first aid will be rendered as required
– police and EMS will be dispatched

MVC no injuries responding to alarm

• ensure no injuries
• driver to remain/ exchange info with other driver
• officer to determine if response is required, if so proceed.
• police requested to attend
• dispatch to notify PFS rep

MVC no injuries not responding to alarm

• apparatus and crew remain on screen
• officer to ensure no injuries then gather info for report
• dispatch will be requested to call PFS rep and police

All MVC’s 
- senior officer ensure dispatch notifies:
Mon-Fri CTO if on duty
All other times : 
On call Chief

Question 30

OG 533 Traumatic stress call

What actions should the officer take after a traumatic stress call?

Answer 30

• activate TMS peer support group
• defusing should be requested after very significant events at the conclusion of the incident preferably the same day within 6 to 8 hours usually involves only first responding crew.
• debriefing are for all responding personnel at a given incident, these are usually scheduled a day or more after the incident and no later than four days after the incident

Question 31

OG 520 electrical hazards. What distance do you need to stay away from the following?

Answer 31

– residential electricity 120/240. 1.5m

• hydro poles 750/15k. 4m
• high voltage 15k/50k. 7m
• unknown voltage. 10 m