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1
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Public records request:

A

All personnel are required by law to satisfy public records request. If over the phone direct them to fire admin. If an email notify supervisor and forward to BC and fire chief assistant.
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Non-emergency request:

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Any media requesting information for non emergency issue will be referred to PIO. If PIO is absent then notify on duty BC via chain of command.
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Emergency incident request.

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An on duty BC will provide information to on-scene media when fire rescue is the lead agency at the incident. Extended operation then the PIO will be contacted by the BC. A101.06

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Information that can be briefed to the media.

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Call type, location, time of alarm, incident severity, injured civilians or F/F, hospital destination, evacuations and road closures, number of apparatus, “Status”
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Access to incident scene shall be coordinated by the ____ and _____ or _________

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PIO, Command, Fire marshall representative

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Any unusual circumstances relating to department operations will be reported in writing by all personnel of incident to the ______________ via chain of command

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Assistant chief of operations

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Situations that require reports are:

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-Property owner, occupants, patients claiming missing property.
-Claim of damaged personal property due to actions of personnel
-Complaints of personnel on/off duty
-Situation that results in adverse publicity towards department
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The documented report shall contain the name of the officer and ___________

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Police report number

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Unusual circumstance report shall be written on a department letter head and submitted to the ___________

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Assistant chief of operations.

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___________ will review the documents before being submitted to the assistant chief of operations.

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Battalion Chief.

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All requests for repairs of emergency response apparatus will be directly reported to _______________

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Palm beach county fire rescue support services.

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12
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Maintenance and repair will also include:

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Mounted generators, mounted scene lighting, tire replacement, apparatus towing, foam and chemical eduction system, headset communication.
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The ______________ will coordinate the units needed for service each month through assistant chief of administration.

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County apparatus superintendent

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14
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All maintenance issues shall be included in the ___________ report

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B/C daily

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15
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Minor apparatus issues are:

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Issues that can wait until the next scheduled maintenance.

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16
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______ may be replaced by the driver engineers.

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Fluids

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17
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If told to go to the garage the ________ will coordinate this with the _______

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Company officer; Battalion chief

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18
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Fleet maintenance hours of operation.

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0700-1600

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19
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Notify battalion chief and dispatch that the unit is __________

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Out of service - Mechanical

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Per urgent issues notify the _______ at PBCFR support services about the issue.

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Shop foreman

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21
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After hour apparatus repair, if can be resolved by apparatus technician the BC will make the request via _______

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Fire dispatch

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22
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There is a ___ hour minimum “_______” charge for after hours repairs. This benefit should be used judiciously.

A

3; Call out

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23
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When will after hours repair take place for a single pager or portable radio.

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Next business day.

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24
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Issues with base radio or locution system, contact ________ and also find out if the problem is system wide.

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Fire dispatch supervisor.

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25
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Ancillary equipment

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Power plants, PPVs, Chain saws, power saws

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26
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All ancillary equipment in need of repair or replacement will require communication with ________ via email and a ___________ to be filled out.

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Logistics; fire equipment request form.

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27
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In order to take spare equipment from backup apparatus you need the permission of _______ or _____

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Logistics; BC

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28
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Complete the __________ form for damaged, lost or stolen equipment.

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Equipment issue

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29
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______________ will be filled out and notify fire equipment specialist or logistic captain for PPE related issues

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Protective clothing/equipment form.

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30
Q

SCBAs that are switched out will need.

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-Batteries switched out
-SCBA tagged OOS
-Detailed explanation of problem
-SCBA retrieved will need batteries
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31
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Non-emergency vehicles will be maintained by ____________

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West palm beach fleet maintenance

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32
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AWOL

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unpaid time when absent without approved leave. No call no show after 3hours.
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33
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Bereavement leave

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Paid absence paid for death of a family member.

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34
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Compensatory time

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Paid time off in lieu of overtime worked in excess of the normal working hours.
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35
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Duty disability leave

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Leave with pay granted for an injury or illness arising in the course of employment with the city.
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36
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Earned personal leave

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Conversion of sick leave when personnel reaches maximum number of sick time.
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37
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Emergency absence

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Available for unforeseen emergency. Will be counted as time worked and will be deducted from leave other than sick leave.
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38
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When an off duty person works for another individual by mutual agreement.

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Exchange of time on/off

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39
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Unpaid or applicable paid leave for specific medical and family reasons

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FMLA

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40
Q

Person related to personnel as defined city leave administration policy

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Immediate family

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41
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Leave with pay granted to respond to a summons to serve on a jury

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Jury duty

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42
Q

Personnel must provide a copy of _______ and the _________ to receive Jury Duty leave.

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jury summons; juror verification letter

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43
Q

One unpaid day off for platoon personnel in each 3 week cycle.

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Kelly day

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44
Q

Paid time off taken from a personnels accrued leave balance.

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Random leave days

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45
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Paid time off from work that is not charged against personnels accrued leave balance.

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Non-Chargeable leave.

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46
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Exchange of time between two personnel will be considered provided :

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-Personnel are qualified
-Exchange does not create a financial obligation to the city
-Member has minimum of 48hrs sick leave accrual
-Personnel are not on continuous FMLA
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47
Q

Any other exchange of time must be requested by tele staff by ______ one shift prior to the leave date.

A

0759hrs

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48
Q

Personnel reporting for sick leave will contact the on duty BC after ______ and no later than ______ the morning of their assigned shift.

A

0600hrs; 0659

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49
Q

Calling sick leave the evening before will be done no later than _____

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2130

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50
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A period of sick/recovery time longer than ____ may qualify for _____

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3days; FMLA

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51
Q

To apply for FMLA personnel must contact __________ for application.

A

Human resources

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52
Q

The cap for dive rescue as of Nov 1st 2017:

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48 divers

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53
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The cap for TRT incentive is:

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30

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54
Q

Each suppression unit shall have a inventory of ____ smoke detectors and smoke alarm registration forms.

A

3

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55
Q

Structures which contain 3 or more units in one building are required to have __________ detectors.

A

Hard wired

A101.12

56
Q

The company officer will document installation of detectors in ______

A

NFIRS

A101.12

57
Q

Bomb response:

________ has control of scene when device has been discovered.

A

WPBPD

T104.10

58
Q

Bomb response:

_______ has controle of scene when the bomb goes off.

A

WPBFR

T104.10

59
Q

In bomb response its essential both departments work in a _____________

A

Unified command structure

T104.10

60
Q

If entry is required by PD bomb technicians, an ___________ response will be dispatched.

A

Explosive ordinance disposal

T104.10

61
Q

Respond _____ during a bomb response, and minimal radio communications.

A

Code 1

T104.10

62
Q

In a civil disturbance, _______ operations only, unless a rescue situation exists

A

Defensive

T104.11

63
Q

Civil disturbance water supply

1-2 story

A

-all apparatus stop at the hydrant
-1 suppression unit establishes 5inch supply and responds with all personnel
-Command units proceeds with suppression to scene
-2nd suppression unit stays at the hydrant for the call of water
T104.11

64
Q

Civil disturbance fire attack

1-2story

A

-Command directs fire suppression activities
-Units on scene manage fire streams as ordered by command
T104.11

65
Q

Water supply for multistory

A

-Same as 1-2 story
-Ladder/truck companies shall be given consideration of spotting prior to laying supply lines
T104.11

66
Q

Fire attack for multistory

A

Same as 1-2 story

T104.11

67
Q

First responder level first arriving unit shall ?

A

Isolate the area, deny entry to the scene, establish control zones, and make necessary notifications.
T104.14

68
Q

Per LPG or natural gas leaks, respond from the ______ and ______ direction if possible.

A

Upwind; uphill

T104.14

69
Q

First arriving units shall deploy a ______ hand line for all natural gas, propane, and hyrdocarbon leaks

A

1 3/4

T104.14

70
Q

For Haz-Mat spills and releases, attempt to determine the _____, ______, ______, and _______

A

Source, chemical, container, and estimated volume.

T104.14

71
Q

If no placards are present or unreadable use ______ for unknown products.

A

Guide 111

T104.14

72
Q

_______ may be the only _______ until the arrival of properly trained and equipped personnel.

A

No Action; Safe action

T104.14

73
Q

Natural gas/LPG leaks

A

-wind direction
-request Florida public utilities
-perform size-up/check for injuries
-deploy line
-full PPE and SCBA
-establish RIC
-turn off meter and install gas meter lock
-HAZMAT completes atmospheric monitoring
T104.14

74
Q

HAZMAT releases

A

-Check wind direction
-survey scene from safe location
-perform size up/ check for injuries
-DOT book or WISER
-establish EVAC zones/PD zone control
-No action may be the safe action
T104.14

75
Q

White powder incident

A

-Isolate area with extreme caution
-ensure HAZMAT assignment enroute
-gather info for possible location
-HVAC system shut down
T104.14

76
Q

High/low angle; confined space

A

-Caution when position apparatus
-perform size-up
-follow up radio report
-isolate the area, deny entry
-ensure law enforcement responding
T104.14

77
Q

Alternate air source:

A

Completely redundant or separate air source from primary source. (pony bottle)
T105.04

78
Q

Back-up/ safety diver

A

Equipment fully donned and 100% ready to act. Primary function to assist if primary diver signals for help.
T105.04

79
Q

Dive group supervisor

A

Fire rescue personnel with the experience and training to be solely in charge of the dive operation.
T105.04

80
Q

Personal flotation device

A

Is a vest style device designed to assist the wearer either conscious or unconscious to keep afloat
T105.04

81
Q

Primary diver

A

Primary objective is to locate the target or the search. The diver ensures the integrity of the search by keeping the line tight.
T105.04

82
Q

Recovery mode

A

When victim has been underwater for greater that 60 minutes. WPBFD does not operate in the this mode but if requested by WPBPD they may assist with discretion.
T105.04

83
Q

Rescue mode

A

Operation where its possible to save a life, victim has been underwater for 60mins
T105.04

84
Q

90% diver

A

The diver is 90% equipped only needing to don mask and fins to engage. This diver goes to the back-up next.
T105.04

85
Q

About ___ of all team operations are in the ______ mode

A

2%; rescue mode

T105.04

86
Q

Subsequent monitoring of vital signs and neurological evals shall be completed at ___ and ___ minute intervals.

A

5; 15

T105.04

87
Q

For post dive command shall conduct a _________ and _________

A

Post dive analysis; after action report.

T105.04

88
Q

When a dive team member is not assigned to a unit, the units ______ shall verify that all the rescue equipment is accounted for and secure.

A

Driver

T105.04

89
Q

For missing dive equipment contact the ___________

A

Dive team commander

T105.04

90
Q

Equipment inside dive bag

A

Fins, gloves, 3-PFDs, 200 feet of search line, safety harness.
T105.04

91
Q

Secured dived equipment

A

Primary SCUBA bottle;
Buoyancy compensation device (2 cutting tools, center punch with retractable coil),
First stage regulator with second stage FFM with BCD hose and pressure gauge
Weight belt
Red buoy
Pony bottle (first/second stage with bottle necklace
T105.04

92
Q

Full face mask

A

-connect to hose prior to turning on tank
-check mask for cracks and ensure nose block is in place
-open and close ambient breathing valve
T105.04

93
Q

Turn on tanks primary and pony to check for:

A

-leaks
-correct pressure (minimum 2500psi)
-check regulator
-ensure integrity of mouthpieces
-make sure hoses are not torn or frayed
-check condition of BCD
-hydro date 5yrs and visual date 1yr
T105.04

94
Q

Scuba tank max pressure:

A

3200psi

T105.04

95
Q

After incident care

A

-Clean gear with fresh water
-drain BCD
-store gear in its proper place
-leave door open to allow gear to dry
T105.04

96
Q

First arriving units will

A

-Scene size up
-Have personnel don PFDs
-Interview witness to ascertain last seen point
-Document witness name and address
-prepare search line.
T105.04

97
Q

Pre-dive checklist

A

-Record starting PSI
-Assist diver donning/safety check
-Reiterate minimum psi to surface (1000psi)
-Review maximum depth (60ft)
-Discuss max bottom time (20mins)
-Review all line signals
-Review procedure for diver in trouble and diver found
T105.04

98
Q

Diver emergency if no response after one tug or 4tugs are received by the diver.

A

-Deploy backup diver
-Notify DGS
-IC request second alarm dive team
T105.04

99
Q

Minimum of ____ and ____ are required for any sub-surface dive

A

2; 2

T105.04

100
Q

__________ should be randomly selected to minimize the possibility of secondary devices.

A

Staging areas

T105.05

101
Q

Gather the following information for WMD incident

A

-Type of event
-Number of patients
-Severity of injuries
-Signs and symptoms of patients
T105.05

102
Q

Making WMD assignments

A

Fire, Medical, HAZMAT

T105.05

103
Q

Notify the following agencies of WMD

A
  • Hospitals
  • Law enforcement
  • Health department
  • PBC emergency management
  • State warning point (via PBC-EM)
104
Q

Units are equipped with ____ WMD PPE in black utility bags

A

3 sets

T105.05

105
Q

Information to be included for mutual aid requests.

A

Address of location of the command post; Number and types of units requested; TAC channel
T101.05

106
Q

A building advocate must be present for resetting of fire alarm.

A

Manager, owner, building engineer

T104.04

107
Q

If the alarm does not reset the alarm company may be contacted by the _________

A

building advocate

T104.04

108
Q

1st due to a fire alarm

A

-Respond emergency mode
-initiate ICS
-Note fire conditions
-Nothing showing
T104.04

109
Q

Per MVC units should travel in the _____ lane

A

Left

T104.09

110
Q

First arriving unit should spot apparatus in a _____ position to protect the scene

A

Fend-off

T104.09

111
Q

Provide a buffer zone of at least ____ from unit and the incident scene

A

50ft

T104.09

112
Q

High-speed highways the distance from unit to scene should be ________

A

1-foot for every MPH

T104.09

113
Q

Traffic cone distances :

A

25mph - 65ft
40mph - 105ft
60mph - 160ft
T104.09

114
Q

Additional blocking apparatus responding to highway incidents should park in ______ intervals.

A

150-200ft

T104.09

115
Q

Units shall not be cancelled prior to the completion of the __________

A

inner outer circle

T104.09

116
Q

NFPA 1901 5.8.3 (19) states that each apparatus contain __ cones

A

5

T104.09

117
Q

Inner circle survey

A

To identify the number and conditions of patients, hazards, stability of vehicles, need for extrication, status of airbags, and if its a hybrid vehicle.
T104.09

118
Q

Outer circle survey

A

Identify hazards, number of vehicles, and any ejected or additional patients.
T104.09

119
Q

Standard order of priority for MVC

A

Scene, vehicles, patients.

T104.09

120
Q

___ points of stabilization are preferred, if patient is going from the hood or the trunk the ___ point is needed

A

4; 5

T104.09

121
Q

For africanized bees personnel shall stage ____ from the colony

A

150ft

T104.18

122
Q

Bee veils and helmets are carried on ____ and may be worn in place of SCBA mask and helmet and hood.

A

EMS-2

T104.18

123
Q

Operational plan of a high rise fire consists of 5 basic points.

A

-Determine the fire floor
-Verify the fire floor
-Control the occupants
-Control of the building systems
-Confine and extinguish the fire
T104.03

124
Q

Lobby control for high rise

A

-Elevator-location of cars
-fire pump- confirm operation
-alarm panel- monitor devices
-building access- control access points
-stairwell support
T104.03

125
Q

Search and Evacuation

A
  • Fire floor
  • Floor above fire
  • Floor below the fire
  • Shelter in place if possible
126
Q

Staging

A

-Stage area 2 floors below fire
- Rehab
- Stand-by
T104.03

127
Q

Logistics for high rise

A

command post functions, anticipating resources

T104.03

128
Q

Phase 1 elevator

A

System has been activated to recall the elevators to the lobby level.
T104.03

129
Q

Phase 2 elevator

A

When fire rescue has taken possession of and operates the elevator
T104.03

130
Q

Firefighters service control is activated with the ________

A

Fire service control key

T104.03

131
Q

Elevators must be equipped with a ___________ to be used for fire attack

A

Firefighter override system

T104.03

132
Q

Elevators may be used for fire attack under the following conditions

A

-Elevator control firefighter
-No higher than 2 floor below the fire
-All firefighters have SCBA with tank on and face piece in place
-Multiple lighting
-Pressurized water extinguisher
-No more than 7 personnel n the car
T104.03

133
Q

Elevator emergencies

Attempt to determine the ______ or _____ and request a elevator technician to respond.

A

Type; brand

T104.13

134
Q

If entering the hoist way, personnel must wear.

A

Helmet and gloves

T104.13

135
Q

If occupants are going to enter the hoist way they will be provided with

A

Helmet, secured with a ladder belt and rope

T104.13

WPB (5 decks)

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