TACTICAL Flashcards

1
Q

What is the standard assignment for a Haz Mat incident?

A

3 Engines
2 Ladders
2 BCs
1 Rescue
1 Medic
1 EMS Coordinator
Air Supply
SO2
HAZMAT4 (Rescue, Medic, HazMat)
03-03-02

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2
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Staging areas for Radiological Emergencies should be a minimum of how far from the threat?

A

At least 1/4 mile away.

“That’s a RAD 1/4 mile time bro”

03-03-09

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What is the minimum Hot Zone around a suspected Radiological Device if no radiation meter is available?

A

330 feet.
03-03-09

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4
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What talk group is used to contact the ODOT First Response Team?

A

TRAFFIC 1 talk group.
03-04-04.00

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5
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What vehicles are dispatched to an AVI (Active Violent Incident)?

A

3 Engines
2 Ladders
2 BCs
1 Rescue
5 Medics
EMS 10
2 EMSOs
1 DC
SO2
BS 1
BS 2
03-04-05

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6
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What personnel make up an RTF (Rescue Task Force)?

A

2 FD personnel with ballistic protection
2 LE personnel
03-04-05

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7
Q

One of three specially equipped Ladder Companies will be dispatched to all working structural collapse incidents. What are these 3 Ladder companies?

A

Ladders 1, 13 or 15
03-05-02

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Rope rescues are divided into Non-technical and Technical Categories. Define both.

A

Non Technical = less than 40° inclination, single rope belay, majority of the weight on the ground.

Technical = 40° to 90° inclination, two-rope system, majority of the weight on the rope.

03-05-05

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9
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During Civil Disturbance / task force operations. What vehicles make up the Fire Supression Task Force?

A

2 Engines
1 Ladder
1 BC with driver / aide
1 CPD Cruiser or Wagon
03-06-01

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10
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During Civil Disturbance / task force operations. What vehicles make up the EMS Task Force?

A

2 medics with 3rd man.
1 EMSO or 1 BC with driver / aide
1 CPD cruiser or wagon.
03-06-01

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11
Q

Define the 3 levels of command used during Venue / Event Command.

A

Level 1 = 150,000 participants, known high risk,

Level 2 = 25,000 - 150,000 participants, moderate risk

Level 3 = less than 25,000 participants, low risk

03-06-03

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12
Q

Per PSDA (Public Safety Divers Association), what are the Instructor and student ratios for the 4 types of training settings?

A

Classroom - 30/1
Confined water/pool - 8/1
Water Visibility of 20’ or more - 4/1
Zero Visibility- 2/1

03-08-03

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13
Q

During an active AVI incident, what is the minimum apparatus that will be dispatched to the scene?

A

3E
2L
2BC
1R
5M
EMS10
2EMSO
1DC
SO2
BS1
BS2.

03-04-05
4.2.1

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14
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If the Canberra UDR-13 is available, establish a HOTZONE at how many mR?

A

Hotzone established at the perimeter of 1000mR.

03-03-09

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15
Q

Name all the Fireground Benchmarks that SHALL be transmitted by radio.
(360 WWRASP)

A

BENCHMARK 360 WWRASP

Working fire
360 Complete
All Clear (Primary & Secondary)
RIT Established
Water on the Fire
Situation Contained
PAR
01-02-02

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What 5 items shall the Incident Action Plan, IAP, include?
(Incident F.I.L.I.A.)

A

INCIDENT F.I.L.I.A

  1. Findings from the 360
  2. Immediate life safety / hazards
  3. Location of the Fire.
  4. IAP & Strategy
  5. Additional resources
    01-02-03
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17
Q

When should an “Urgent Communication” be used?

Urgent L.E.S.C.

A

• Loss of water on attack lines
• Early sign of Potential collapse
• Signs of possible Backdraft/Flashover
• Change from Offensive to Defensive

01-02-04

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18
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Urgent Communications should include what 2 pieces of information?

A
  1. Situation Status. (Problem)
  2. Appropriate Recommendation. (Solution)

01-02-04 2.3

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19
Q

After a Mayday is called. The affected talkgroup should only be used by who?

A

•Incident Commander
•Division or Group Supervisor
•RIC
•Plus the member that activated the mayday
01-02-04

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20
Q

Once a Mayday is received, and the I/C determines that a change to a talkgroup is necessary. What is the pre-designated fireground?

A

TAC 1
01-02-04

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21
Q

What are the 3 types of Command

A

Fixed
Mobile
Pass

01-03-04 2.2

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22
Q

When should Mobile Command be used?

A

•When the Officer must accompany their crew to investigate the situation.
•Situations that are likely to be quickly contained with few resources.
•While awaiting arrival of the next arriving officer after Passing Command.

01-03-04 4.1-4.2

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23
Q

In what situation should Passing Command be considered?

A

When the actions of the initial officer is likely to improve the outcome of life safety or incident stabilization.

01-03-04 5.1

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24
Q

Divisions are used to divide an incident _____________.?

A

Geographically

01-03-07 2.2

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25
Q

Groups are used to describe what?

A

Functions of an operation.

01-03-07 2.2

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26
Q

In ICS, what are the 4 General Staff Positions?

A

•Operations
•Planning
•Logistics
•Finance / Administration
01-03-10

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27
Q

What are the 3 incident priorities?

A

•Life Safety
•Incident Stabilization
•Property Conservation
01-03-19

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28
Q

Rescue efforts should be extended in what 4 priorities (in order from most to least priority)?

A

•The most severely threatened
•The largest number
•The remainder of the fire/incident area
•The exposed areas
01-03-20

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29
Q

In working fire situations, the Primary Search must be followed by what?

A

Secondary Search
01-03-21

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30
Q

If the Incident Commander debates weather or not to call an additional alarm, what should they do?

A

Call for an additional alarm.
01-03-29

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31
Q

When forcing entry unannounced on an EMS run, what is the minimum PPE requirements?

A

Ballistic helmet and vest.
01-04-01

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32
Q

What is the minimum PPE to operate a pump or aerial device?

A

Helmet & utility gloves.
01-04-01

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33
Q

Air Purifying Respirator’s (APR’s) can be used if continuous air monitoring is in place. HCN & CO levels must be below what PPM?

A

•HCN hydrogen cyanide <_ 4.7ppm
•CO carbon monoxide <_35ppm
01-04-05

34
Q

Water rescue incidents include work around water in what 3 descriptions?

A

•Static water deeper than 5 feet.
•Flowing water.
•ANY Flood waters
01-04-06

35
Q

Members shall wear water rescue PPE when these 3 conditions apply.

A

•Within 15 feet of the water.
•Working in a boat.
•Handling ropes or other safety devices for members in the water

01-04-06

36
Q

What are the working in water exposure limits?

A

•60 minutes, above 75°F
•40 minutes, below 75°F & above 40°F
•20 minutes, below 40°F
01-04-06

37
Q

In what 4 conditions must a member manually activate their PASS alarm?

PASS: FOIL/FAIL

A

FOIL/FAIL

  1. Lost, trapped or disoriented.
  2. Out of air.
  3. Incapacitated or seriously injured.
  4. Feels threatened or deems it appropriate.
    01-04-09
38
Q

The Incident Commander shall have an “ On Scene” post-incident safety review if how many companies were committed?

A

More than 1.
01-05-01

39
Q

Hydrant flowing runs are designated as what type of runs?

A

Service Runs.
01-05-03

40
Q

If a Company is sent to shut off the same hydrant multiple times, what should they do?

A

Have the Police secure the scene prior to arrival.
01-05-03

41
Q

Every morning & after each use the P400 batteries should be checked and replaced if the voltage falls below what?

A

4.8 volts
01-07-03

42
Q

P400 oxygen deficient and oxygen enrichment levels are set to what?

A

19.5% and 23.5%
01-07-03

43
Q

P400 Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) alarm is set to what?

A

10% of the LEL
01-07-03

44
Q

What is the P400 CO alarm point?

A

35 PPM
01-07-03

45
Q

What common chemicals can cause false or inaccurate CO readings in the P400?

A

Hydrogen
Argon
Ethylene

01-07-03

46
Q

What is the P400 Hydrogen Sulfide (HS2) alarm point?

A

10 PPM

01-07-03

47
Q

When an organic chemical is decaying, what gas is produced?

A

Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)
01-07-03

48
Q

On the P400, what is the low alarm set point for Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN)?

A

4.7 ppm
01-07-03

49
Q

In cases of fully involved buildings or sections of buildings Where search activities become impossible and survival of occupants is improbable the incident commander must report what?

A

“will not have an all clear on the structure”

01-03-21

50
Q

Which station or stations personnel are the primarily responsible for taking the RSU (Rescue Support Unit) to an incident?

A

Personnel from Station 5 and 19 shall be the Primary Personnel.

01-01-06

51
Q

When crews are operating in areas known to have communication issues, the IC should be monitoring what talk groups?

A

Non-repeatable talk groups like Direct Alpha, Direct Bravo, Direct Charlie OR the DVRS (Digital Vehicle Repeater System) if utilized.

01-01-02 2.6

52
Q

What are the 5 things the IAP (Incident Action Plan) SHALL include?
F.I.L.I.A.

A

•Findings from 360
•Immediate Life Safety Issues
•Location of the Fire
•Incident Action Plan and Strategy
•Addition Resources

01-02-03 4.3

53
Q

How long must Emergency Banner Button be depressed to notify the FAO?

A

The Radio Emergency Banner Button must be depressed for at least 1.5 seconds to notify FAO.

01-02-05 2.3.1

54
Q

A “working incident” is defined as ____

A

Any emergency situation that requires multiple resources to achieve a “SITUATION CONTAINED”

01-03-03 2.1(2)

55
Q

A “Person Burned” run card, what companies are dispatched?

A

Engine and a Medic

01-03-03.01 5.1

56
Q

Mobile Command should be concluded rapidly with one of the following outcomes.

A

• Situation is quickly stabilized
• NO need for additional resources
• Situation Contained
• Command is transferred

01-03-04 4.3

57
Q

When Command is passed, the next arriving officer will do what 3 things?

A

• Obtain a C.A.N. report
• Establish Fixed Command
• Give a Progress Report

01-03-04 5.5.1

58
Q

When the number of Divisions or Groups exceeds the span of control, what can be formed and used either Geographical or Functional?

A

Branches can be used geographically or functionally.

01-03-07 2.2 (3)

59
Q

What are the 3 T’s for radio designation as a Division or Group supervisor?

A

• Team (E0, L0, R0)
• Task (Fire attack, Ventilation, Search)
• Talk group (com channel, com for assigned team

01-03-07 3.7

60
Q

What ICS person (position) supervises the Staging Area Manager?

A

Operations Section Chief

01-03-11 3.4 (6)

61
Q

What ICS position should only be implemented to improve the management of the incident?

A

Operations

01-03-11 3.6

62
Q

The Planning Section Chief may need to establish functional units to maintain an acceptable span of control. The 5 units may include….

A

• Situation Status Unit (SITSTAT)
• Resource Status Unit (RESTAT)
• Documentation Unit
• Demobization Unit
• Technical Specialist

01-03-12 3.4

63
Q

“Radio Restriction Tone” will be activated by the FAO under what 2 circumstances?

A

•Mayday
•When a 10-3 is requested.

01-02-05 4.1

64
Q

What vehicle is responsible for the INITIAL accountability location for each geographic side of an incident?

A

The first arriving vehicle.
02-01-01

65
Q

If the first vehicle to the scene of an incident is NOT an engine (and a non engine vehicle has assumed accountability. What should the first arriving engine do?

A

Assume the responsibility of accountability on that side of the incident.
02-01-01

66
Q

During a single company incident, who assumes accountability responsibilities?

A

The driver.
02-01-01

67
Q

During a multi company response, where do the 2 passports go?

A

One stays on the vehicle.
One goes to the status board at accountability.
02-01-01

68
Q

Where are the 2 accountability locations at a high rise incident?

A

Lobby Control Accountability
Forward Accountability
02-01-01

69
Q

Where is Forward Accountability located?

A

At least 1 floor below the Hazard Zone.
02-01-01

70
Q

What is the Hazard Zone at a High Rise Incident?

A

The Fire floor & all floors above the fire floor.
02-01-01

71
Q

6 reasons for PAR.

PAR MCFESS

A

MCFESS

  1. Missing or trapped FF
  2. Change from Offensive to Defensive modes.
  3. Flashover, Backdraft, Collapse.
  4. Every 30 minutes.
  5. Situation Contained.
  6. Safety Officer deems it needed.
    02-01-01
72
Q

PAR is confirmation that crew has been _______ or ________ accounted for.

A

Visually or Verbally.
02-01-01

73
Q

What 5 steps shall be taken if a FF is lost, missing or trapped?

A
  1. Request next greater alarm.
  2. PAR
  3. RIT sent to last known location.
  4. Change on-scene strategies to PRIORITIZE SEARCH and RESCUE
  5. Move non rescue companies to the “CHANGE” talk group.
    02-01-01
74
Q

The Emergency Evacuation Signal by air horn is what?

A

Horn 10 sec, 5 sec of silence, Horn 10 sec.
02-01-04

75
Q

The Rehab Group Supervisor should be whom?

A

The 2nd EMS Supervisor.
02-01-08

76
Q

A Rehab Group will be initiated under the following 4 circumstances.

A
  1. Request of I/C
  2. Request of Safety Officer.
  3. 2nd alarm or higher.
  4. Haz-Mat situation where entry is made.
    02-01-08
77
Q

High Rise Rehab Group is to be located where?

A

At least two floors below the fire in close proximity to the resource group.

02-03-04.08

78
Q

Members shall be sent to Rehab after working ___ minutes?

A

45 minutes
02-01-08

79
Q

Members shall be sent to Rehab after using 2 cylinders to ___% or using ___% of 1 cylinder.

A

2 cylinders to 50%
75% of one cylinder.
02-01-08

80
Q

Define Level 1 & Level 2 Staging.

A

Level 1 Staging = all multiple company responses on the first alarm

Level 2 Staging = Greater than single alarm responses. Must include a physical Staging Area & Manager.
02-02-01

81
Q

If there is “Nothing Showing” on a single or double residence, what is the job of the first Engine & Ladder?

A

To investigate the situation.
02-02-03

82
Q

If there is “Nothing Showing” on a single or double residence, what is the job of the 2nd Engine?

A

To stage at a hydrant, with the crew intact.
02-03-03