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What are the two main objectives of the fire department?

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  • Prevent fires

* To reduce the loss of life and property if a fire does start

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What are the 3 Tactical priorities?

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  1. Life safety
  2. Incidents stabilization
  3. Prevention a further loss
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What is our mission statement ?

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• To protect our community with trained professionals through active partnerships, providing the highest quality, preventative, educational and emergency services

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As a customer focused organization what shall all personnel be employed to ask themselves when dealing with a customer?

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  • Is it the right thing for the customer
  • Is it right for the BFES
  • Is it legal ethical and nice
  • Is it safe
  • Is it on your operational level
  • Is this something you are willing to be responsible for
  • Is a consistent with BFES practices
  • If yes just do it
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Who are the Chief Fire officials?

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  • The Deputy Chief of staff

* Division Chief of Fire Prevention

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Who are the Chief officers?

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  • Chief
  • Deputies
  • PCs
  • DC
  • Division Chief’s
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Who are Senior officers?

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•	Chief
•	Deputy chiefs
•	PCs  (the rules and regs does not include the PC)
(SOG 3-05 included PC)
 
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What are the five organizational guidelines?

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  1. Divide the work
  2. Provide responsibility and authority
  3. Maintain unity of command
  4. Maintain a reasonable span of control
  5. Maintain coordination all levels
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What is the definition of the Line vs Staff Division?

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  • The Line division is to achieve the Objectives of the Fire Department
  • The Staff Division are to support the line Division
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Which Divisions of the Fire Department are considered Line Divisions?
 

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  • Fire Fighting

* Fire Prevention

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What is Line authority, Staff authority and Functional Authority?

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  • Line authority is the direct authority over subordinates
  • Staff authority is advisory to the Line division
  • Functional authority is a small amount of line authority granted for technical expertise authority
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What is the definition of a competent person?

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  • Qualified because of knowledge, education, training to organize work and its performance
  • Familiar with the act and the regulations as they apply to work
  • Has knowledge of potential are actual dangers to health and safety in the workplace
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What is the Duties of a supervisor?

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Shall ensure a worker
• Works in a manner and with protective devices, measures and procedures required by this act
• Wears or uses equipment, protective devices and clothing that the employer requires the worker to wear
Without limiting the duties above supervisor shall
• Advise the worker of potential are actual dangers to the worker that the supervisor is aware of
• Where so prescribe provide the worker with written instructions as the measures and procedures to be taken for the protection of the worker
• Take every reasonable precaution in the circumstances for the protection of a worker

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Where a person is killed or critically injured no person shall remove wreckage except for the purpose of?

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  • Save a human life or relieve human suffering
  • Maintaining essential public utility service or public transport system
  • Preventing unnecessary damage to equipment or other property
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What is the disciplinary action for failing to report?

duties of a member #18d

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  • If you’re more than 30 minutes late without notifying communication it’s considered failure to report
  • The DC will be required to get permission from the PC before you start
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What must you do if you will be unable to report for Duty?

duties of a member 17

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  • At least an hour before shift

* Provide a reason for the absence

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Any member reporting late within a period 12 months is subject to? (Duties of a member #18)

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  • 1st offense captain to reprimand and notified the DC/PC in writing
  • 2nd offense PC to reprimand and notified Deputy Chief
  • 3rd offense PC to get permission from Deputy Chief before starting
  • May warrant the suspension or dismissal by the Chief
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What are the consequences of a missed shift exchange?

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  • This is monitored over a period of 24 months
  • Lose 1 lieu Day
  • Required to make up the day
  • 1st no shift change 6 months
  • 2nd no shift change 12 months
  • 3rd no shift change 24 months
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What is required when you are absent on a shift exchange?

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  • A MAF (medical assessment form) is required within 7 days

* WSIB or BRV no MAF required

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What are the procedures for firetruck getting into an accident? (duties of a Captain #21)

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  • Notify Communication
  • Call the police
  • Call the DC
  • $1000 personal injury notified JHSC DC driver must remain on scene until police have received proper information
  • > $2500 notified PC
  • > $2500 plus personal injury notified PC JHSC Complete insurance forms in all cases
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Where the workers exposed to the Hazard of falling and the surface is more than 3 m was required? (OHSA)
 

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  • Serviceable belt or harness and lifeline adequately secured to fixed support
  • Can’t fall more than 1.5 m
  • Absorbs 2X the energy and 2X the load
  • The maximum arresting force is 8 kilonewton’s
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What is the fine for failing to comply with the Occupations Health and Safety Act?

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  • Less than a $25,000

* Less than 12 months in jail

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23
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What are the radio signal strength terms?

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1 not readable 
2 readable now and then
3 readable a difficulty
4 readable
5 perfectly readable
 
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24
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What are the transmission channels?

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5 dispatch
6 Fire + Alarm activation 
7 medical and rescue Non EMERGANCY
8 Overflow
9 Caledon
25
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What are the factors that affect the span of control or number of people that one person can supervise?

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  1. Ability and experience of the Captain
  2. Ability and experience of the Firefighter
  3. Nature of the task
  4. The relationship of the task to the other task being performed
  5. The competency of the organization
26
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What is the definition of the incident commander?

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• The person who assumes overall command and control of personnel and apparatus at the emergency scene operating at a strategic level

27
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What is the strategic level or strategy?

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•	It is the management of offensive and defensive decisions
•	by the incident commander 
•	a critical decision 
o	regulates operational control 
o	establishes objectives 
o	set priorities 
o	allocates resources
28
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What is the incident action plan?

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•	A strategic plan developed by 
o	Evaluating conditions
o	Developing tactical approaches
o	Identify resources
o	Preparing assignments
•	Based on 3 tactical priorities
o	Life safety
o	Incident stabilization
o	Prevention of further loss
o	Preservation of property
29
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Why do we need command?

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  • Action – coordinate all actions
  • Commanding control of – one person coordinating everything
  • Coordination – all work coordinated through one person
  • Communications – all communications coordinated through one person
  • Organization – develop a plan and organize everyone’s efforts
  • Planning - develop a plan organize reconnaissance to update the plan
  • Safety - coordination through one person improve safety
30
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What are the roles and responsibilities of the incident commander?

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Roles
• direct all operations choosing command over action operating at a strategic level
• Move towards corrective action
• Operate in a clinically calm manner by looking and acting professional at all times
Responsibility
• Protect, remove provide care for endangered citizens
• Provider firefighter safety and survival
• Stop the fire
• Conserve property during and after the fire

31
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What must be a IC well trained in?

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  • Decision-making
  • Commanding control
  • Review and evaluation
32
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What four areas of management must the IC consider?

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  • Lone ranger management
  • Midpoint management
  • Stress management
  • Scarce resource management
33
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What are the advantages of central command?

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The command procedure mobilizes and integrates everyone’s efforts to:
• Fix command responsibilities on one person through a standard identification system
• Ensure strong, direct, visible command is established asap
• Establish a management framework to clearly outline objectives and functions assigned to the IC

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What does the command procedure do?

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• It identifies the person in command
• The function of command
• The location of command
 

35
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What are the advantages of the command post?

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  1. Stationary location
  2. Vantage point
  3. Space for staff
  4. Quite place to think & decide
  5. Protection from weather
  6. Lighting
  7. Powerful radios or
  8. Computers
  9. reference material
  10. Write and document
36
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What are traits of an incident commander?

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• They have respect for the task—understanding the difficulty.
• They have the ability to stay cool—command composure.
• They have knowledge of command, training and experience.
• They have an inclination to command, not act—decision-making)
• They have the ability to provide a positive example—carry themselves professionally and are effective.
• They are psychologically stable—remain clinical.
• They are physically fit, to endure time factors and stress.
• They are fair—not a popularity contest.
• They have to be straight forward when communicating—clarity in information exchange.
• They have to be willing to take a reasonable risk—safety first.
• They have concern for all personnel—support and understanding at all times.
• They know the limitations, all the way down the line.
• They have respect for command—don’t abuse the rank use it to your advantage.
• They are an organized person—have a game plan and use it effectively.
• They are disciplined and consistent—don’t change midstream and go with what crews are used to seeing.
 

37
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How can the Incident Commander use fire ground etiquette?

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Be a leader and be supportive of the group.
• Respect the personnel by being sensitive and working as a team.
• Don’t take advantage of rank, authority or seniority. Everyone does their share and helps each other.
• Eliminate multiple standards. Don’t play favourites or try to get even.
• Don’t waste time with “fire ground hobbies”. Every situation will not suit the same tactic.
• Extend a reasonable deference to rank and seniority and respect the people running the show.
• Use proper language. Be professional and use language and courtesy that is appropriate for the public record.

38
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What is the definition of sectoring?

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• A smaller more manageable units of fire ground command

39
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What are the advantages of sectoring? (5)

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  1. Reduces the IC span of control
  2. More effective fire ground communications
  3. Standard system to divide large geographical incidents
  4. Provide an array of major support functions
  5. Improves for fire safety
40
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According to the training Manual sectors are assigned based on what factors?

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  • Early fire stage overload
  • Major operational predictions
  • Isolated tactical priorities
  • Dangerous conditions
41
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What 3 things must we determined to establish the cause of the fire?

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•	Flames spread
•	Point of origin
•	Cause determination
o	What combustibles were present
o	Source of ignition
o	What act brought them together
	Providential –lightning, Sun, Spontaneous combustion
	Accidental – Smoking, Flammable liquids, Faulty appliances
	Intentional – Arson 
42
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In order to help determine cause what things should fire fighters be observant for and a fire?

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Fire

  1. Color of smoke
  2. Color of flames
  3. Number of fires
  4. Delayed ignition
  5. Unusual overs

House

  1. Tampering with suppression warning systems
  2. Means of entry
  3. Parts involved
  4. obstructed doors and windows
  5. Condition of contents

People

43
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What are the six are reasons for arson?

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  1. Defraud insurance company
  2. Assured is innocent perpetrator benefits
  3. To hide a crime
  4. Mental illness
  5. Personal satisfaction
  6. Miscellaneous
     Hate crimes
     Religion
     Mischief
44
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What are the three vital questions to ask witnesses?

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  • Identity
  • What was their business in the area at the time of the fire
  • What attracted attention to the fire
45
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In regards to fire investigation what should the officer in charge do when he suspects arson?

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• Take notes
• Take prompt and proper action to guard the scene
• Deny entry to all except police and firefighter
• Seek to determine the point of origin
 

46
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Court testimony

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  1. Appearance
  2. Qualifications
  3. Familiarity
  4. Fairness
  5. Testify to what you know
  6. Tell the truth
  7. Talk clearly
  8. Keep cool
47
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What are the characteristics of a Manual pull station?

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  • Open contact
  • At every exit
  • Less than 60 m between stations
48
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What are the types of detectors?

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•	Heat
o	fuseable 57° C 93° C and 140° C 
o	resettable bimetallic 
o	Rate of rise 9° C per minute
o	Rate of compensation
o	Combination
•	Smoke
o	Ionization – best for invisible .01-1 micrometer
o	Photoelectric – Visible smoke
49
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A sprinkler system can be a part of the automatic detection of the building fire alarm system. What key components of the sprinkler system must be monitored? (6)

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  1. Main water supply shut off
  2. Gate valve
  3. Pressure pump
  4. Fire pump power
  5. Post indicating valve
  6. Air pressure supervisory (dry system)
50
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The automatic sprinkler supervisory service is divided into 3 main categories what are they?

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  1. Water flow
  2. Pressure
  3. Gate valves supervision
51
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What are the four components of a fire alarm panel?

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  • Power
  • Common control
  • Alarmed initiating circuits
  • Alarmed signaling circuits
52
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What happens if the fire alarm system loses power?

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  • Less than 15 seconds it transfers over to back up

* Goes back within 5 minutes once fixed

53
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What are the classification of dangerous goods?

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  • Explosives
  • Gases
  • Flammable liquids
  • Flammable solids
  • Oxidizers peroxides
  • Poisons
  • Radioactive
  • Corrosive
  • Miscellaneous
54
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What is the BLEVE evacuation distance?

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• 900m

55
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What are the four types of radiation?

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  • Alpha – stopped by a piece of paper
  • Beta – penetrates to a 1/3 of an inch of tissue
  • Gamma - dangerous
  • Neutron particles – similar to gamma
56
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What should be considered in a response where Radiation is advised?

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  • Don’t enter without monitoring Equipment

* Try to get the name of the person who is on license

57
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What should you do if you have no detection equipment and have to enter to perform a rescue

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  • PPE & SCBA
  • Wide pattern low velocity
  • No salvage
  • Patient must be wrapped for transport to reduce exposures
58
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What is the Decon procedure for a potential radiation exposure?

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  • Detergents or soap and water
  • Vacuuming
  • Hosing down
  • Steam
  • Abrasion
  • Sealing equipment after

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