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1
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Fire Knocked Down

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The main bod of the fire has been extinguished

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What is Base Sector?

TN 104.1.5

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Base is a sector that refers to the geographical location way from the incident where personnel, apparatus and equipment can be assigned on a standby basis.

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Responsibilities of the 2nd arriving pump class apparatus

TN 106.25

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a. Ensure command is established
b. Park apparatus leaving room for an aerial device in front should it be required for rescue, master stream operations, etc.
c. May be required to take hydrant for 1st in apparatus
d. Lay a back up line to 1st pumper crew to
: ii. protect 2nd means of egress if necessary
iii. back up or protect 1st fire attack crew
iv. assist with rescue as necessary
e. 2nd arriving driver assists 1st driver

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Purpose of Ventilation

TN 105.3 Vertical Ventilation

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>Aid Rescue Operations
>Ease the task of firefighting
>Reduce possibility of back draft
>Reduce the amount of damage
>Provide better visibility
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Critical injury

TN 801.5

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> place life in jeopardy
produce unconsciousness
result in substantial loss of blood
involve the fracture of a leg or arm but not finger or toe
involve the amputation of a leg, arm, hand or foot but not a finger or toe
consist of burns to a major portion of the body
cause the loss of sight in an eye

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Where should RIT be located at a high-rise incident?

TN 104.2.8

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At a high-rise incident the RIT should be located one floor below the fire floor or just outside the controlled area with easy access to a stairwell for rapid deployment

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Stabilization of the Incident

TN 104.1.2

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> Controlling/confining the fire
Hazmat: identifying, isolating, controlling and neutralizing foreign substances until cleanup crews arrive
Shoring or tunneling etc. during a structural collapse rescue
First Aitd, Defibrillation or oxygen therapy for patients until Toronto Paramedic Services assumes responsibility for the patient

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Offensive Strategy

TN 104.1.2

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> Rescue and Life Safety

> Stabilization of the Incident

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Fire Department connections - Standpipes

TN 101.1.5 Standpipe Operation

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Order of connection:
If only one side of FDC is charged initially, a gate valve must be connected to the other inlet - This will ensure that the next line can be connected. If the clapper valve is not present or it leaks, it may prevent the removal of a cap and ultimately being able to connect a second line.

1) Connect to left side of Siamese for Standpipes
2) Connect to right side of Siamese for standpipes
3) Connect to left side of Siamese sprinkler.
4) Connect to right side of Siamese sprinkler

Pump operator must supply the standpipe FDC as if they are pumping to the top floor.

Pump operators must supply the sprinkler FDC with a maximum of 900 kPa.

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What is Sectoring?

TN 104.1.7

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Sectoring is a tool within the Incident Management System (IMS) that allows the \incident Commander to group personnel and other resources int manageable units at an emergency incident. Sectors are based on either a geographical or functional basis to achieve tactical level tasks

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When will a RIT apparatus be added and designated to a dispatch?

TN 104.2.58

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> A reported working fire
Requested by an IC
A structural collapse
Deemed necessary by Toronto Fire Communications

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Rehab Sector ResponsibilitiesTN 104.1.8

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  • Selecting a site for the rehabilitation of firefighting personnel
  • Obtaining the personnel and resources necessary to establish and manage a rehabilitation area-ensuring firefighters have performed sufficient decontamination procedures before entry into Rehab sector
  • informing command and Toronto fire of rehab location
  • Coordinating operations with Toronto paramedics services and canteen vehicle
  • Maintaining a Rehab Status Sheet
  • Maintaining communications and update the IC regarding the availability of personnel who have completed rehabilitation.
  • Informing personnel who have been reassigned where and whom to report to
  • Providing PAR information- Referring to Toronto paramedic services any personnel who are symptomatic of any illness or injury
  • Establishing time the fire fighters must remain in Rehab, according to the circular slide rule
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Elevators - Main reasons to stop two floors below

TN 101.1.1 Elevators

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1) Scissor Stairs - the stairwell will bring you to the same georaphic location on the fire floor as where you entered two floors below.
2) Access Stairs - an alarm may activate on a floor above the fire because smoke and/or heat has traveled up access stairs giving a false indication of where the fire is.
3) Safety Margin - information gathessred from an initial size up of the building, or from residents may not be exact. Smoke travel may dictate being ‘on air’ on a lower floor than the fire floor.

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Elevator Yellow

TN 101.1.1

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  • Not required to return to Lobby -Not Fire rated
  • Not required to fit stretcher
  • No minimum speed
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Benchmarks - RIT Stood Down

TN 104.3.9

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Indicates that the RIT is no longer needed at the incident

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Class 3 Standpipe System

TN101.1.5

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> Required by NFPA 14 to deliver a minimum rated flow of 1892 lpm at the two upper most, or hydraulically most remote outlets at 450 kPa residual pressure pre-1993 and 700 kPa post 1993
Buildings in Ontario do not have to adhere to NFPA and may only supply the minimum requirement of 450 kPa and 30 litres per second (1800 lpm) as per Ontario Building Code
Both 38mm and 65mm hose connections at standpipe. 38mm outlet equipped with hose.
Structure is equipped with an FDC and fire pump

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Ordinary Construction TYPE III

TN 101.2.1

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  • exterior walls are of non-combustible material, the rest mostly wood
  • Usually burn fiercely, offer little resistance to fire
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Defensive Strategy

TN 104.1.2

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> Life Safety
Exposure Protection
Conservation of the Environment and Property

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Transfer of Command shall only take place after what information has been communicated to the new IC:

TN 104.1.6

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> general situation status
> incident conditions
> operational strategy
> update on tactical objectives
> safety considerations
>Deployment status (assignment of personnel already on scene and additional resource requirements)
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Officer of Note

TN 104.1.1

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Officer assigned by the IC to collect and ensure the accuracy and completion of all documentation and reports. The first in Captain is the Officer of Note for standard incidents unless otherwise designated by the IC. As well the first in DC may be the Officer of Note for Second Alarms, fatalities or unusual incidents unless otherwise designated by the IC

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Benchmarks - Loss Stopped

TN 104.3.9

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When any further damages to the building or its contents has ended.

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Responsibilities of Entry Control Officer

TN 104.4.2

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> Inform the IC or Sector Officer of their location
Obtain the Entry Control Board
Don an Entry Control vest
Collect the PIT of every person who passes tthrough their entry point
Attach the PITs to the board, or their own split ring
Conduct a visual;l safety check of PPE
Conduct a visual check of the air gauges on SCBA
Confirm portable radio channel of each person
Record the time that each person enters and leaves the controlled area
Record the task assignment and location of personnel
Record and monitor time on SCBA
Move the PIT tag from the IN to OUT side of the Entry Control Board as personnel rotate in the work cycles within sector
Notify the appropriate Entry Control person, if personnel are exiting via a different Entry control point
Report to the IC or Sector Officer, as ordered
Ensure that authorized non-firefighters PIT IN when entering a controlled area. Ensure they are accompanied with a team of firefighters

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Orange Hydrant

FCC 18-049

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1900 L/min to 3800 L/min

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Initial Establishment of Command

initial report and follow up report

TN 104.3.7

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Initial Radio Report

> Identify the incident location by using the correct street address and/or a common descriptive name
Provide a brief description of the incident structure
Provide a brief description of what signs are visible upon arrival
Briefly describe the action to be taken
Confirm the assumption and designation of Command
End radio report by stating your PAR status

Follow-UP Report

> Result of a 360
Any changes to the initial IAP
Assignments for incoming apparatus
Any immediate safety concerns

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Basement Interior Attack

TN 106.5 Basement Fires

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> ensure the size of hos line selected is sufficient to control the fire
sufficient length of hose
once in position an aggressive attack must be made on the fire
placement of a firefighter at the top of the basement stairs and at the bottom to facilitate hose line advancement may be considered
firefighters should maintain contact with the hose line in a basement fire
maintain crew integrity at all times

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Benchmarks - 360 complete.

TN 104.3.9

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360 has been completed and is followed with any relevant information for responding crews.

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Tactical Level

TN 104.1.2

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The tactical level involves the deployment of sufficient resources and personnel to meet the objectives identified in the in the IAP. Officers at the tactical level may include Sector Officers and Branch Officers

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What vehicles carry entry control kits?

TN 104.4.2

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All vehicles, except for Squads and High Rises, shall be equipped with an Entry Control Kit

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Heavy Timber Construction TYPE IV

TN 101.2.1

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  • construction involving heavy timbers for structure floors and roof construction
  • no concealed spaces.-Hazard - massive fuel load- High radiant heat
  • exposure problems
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Elevator Phase 1 - Recall

TN 101.1.1

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Returns elevators to a safe floor away from fire.Doors open

- normal operations shut down

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Benchmarks - Secondary Search Completed, “ALL CLEAR”

TN 104.3.9

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Secondary search has been completed and no person have been located.

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When Running PAR Announced end of communication

TN 104.3.10

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  • Initially arriving on scene
  • A change in location
  • A change or completion of task
  • Entering or exiting a controlled area
  • a change in the number of peronnel operating within a team
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Loss Stopped

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When any further damage to the building or its contents has ended

34
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Benchmarks - Fire Knocked Down

TN 104.3.9

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The main body of the fire has been extinguished.

35
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Benchmarks - Arrived ath the Patient Location

TN 104.3.9

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Indicates the time crews have reached the patient after the arrival on scene at a medical emergency.

36
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Red Hydrant

FCC 18-049

A

Less than 1900 L/min

37
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When the chief officer arrives at the same time as the first arriving officer, the chief officer wil automatically assume command of the incident.

TN 104.3.7

A

True “If a chief Officer arrives at the same time as the first suppression apparatus, the Chief Officer will assume command after conducting an initial size up”

38
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Who requests equipment and personnel from base?

TN 104.1.5

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the request for equipment, personnel or apparatus from Base Sector, at an emergency incident, must come from Command

39
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Blue Hydrant

FCC 18-049

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More than 5700 L/min

40
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Wood Frame TYPE V

TN 101.2.1

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  • Built out of wood or other combustible material and do not qualify as timber or ordinary construction
41
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Collision Involving TFS Personnel
Police and an on-duty Chief Officer shall be requested to respond to the following collisions involving TFS

SOG A-COL (I)

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a) Damage exceeding $1000
b) Fatality or personal injury has occurred to either TFS personnel or a citizen as the result of a TFS vehicle being involved
c) Damage to non vehicular property
d) TFS apparatus is immobile due to mechanical reasons
e) If the Compay Officer anticipates that litigation ma be a consequence

42
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Command Post Officer

A

responsible for implementing the incident action plan as determined by the IC

43
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Class 2 Standpipe System

TN101.1.5

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> Required by NFPA to deliver a minimum rated flow of 380 lpm and is for occupant use only
38mm hose connection at standpipe equipped with hose
Building may not have a fire pump. Typically fed by domestic city water pressure.
May not have an FDC

44
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Fire Resistant construction TYPE I

TN 101.2.1

A
  • Constructed structural members are of non-combustible material or limited combustible material
  • permitted to have more undivided floor area
  • Smoke can travel through quickly-
45
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Elevator Phase 2

TN 101.1.1

A

Firefighter Emergency OperationTurn key to on or Fire Service

46
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Rule of Eight

TN 104.1.12

A
  1. Size-up
    2.Rescue
  2. Exposures
  3. Confinement
    5.Extinguishment
  4. Overhau
    l——————————-
    Ventilation
    Salvage

V & S shall be inserted into the list of priorities anywhere appropriate

47
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When connecting to a building with standpipe and sprinkler system, which get connected first?

TN 106.3 Placement of Hose

A

First line to Siamese should go to standpipe system, left first, right, second. This is to protect firefighters, the next goes to left sprinkler, then right sprinkler

48
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Benchmarks - Firefighter Outside

TN 104.3.9

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indicates that the lost, trapped, or injured firefighter(s) have been removed from the sturcture

49
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Class 1 Standpipe System

TN101.1.5

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> Required by NFPA 14 to deliver a minimum rated flow of 1892 lpm at the two upper most or hydraulically most remote outlets at 450 kPa residual pressure pre-1993 and 700kPa residual post-1993
Buildings in Ontario do not have to adhere to NFPA and may only supply the minimum pressure requirement of 450 kPa and 30liters per second (1800 lpm) as per the Ontario building Code.
65mm hose connection at standpipe>Primarily located in stairwells. May also be found in hallways, lobbies, etc.
Cabinets are not equipped with hose>Structure is equipped with an FDC and fire pump

50
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Branch Officer

A

tactical level - manage and direct the activities of Sector officers or administrative functions and report to the IC

51
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Benchmarks - Firefighter Located

TN 104.3.9

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Indicates that the lost, trapped, or injured firefighter(s) has been found

52
Q

GRAB LIVES

A
  • Gauge
  • Radio
  • Active Pass alarm
  • Breathing control
  • Stay Low
  • Illuminate - turn on light
  • Volume - make noise
  • Exit - identify nearest exit
  • Shield Airway
53
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Work Cycle Rotation Challenges

TN 104.1.7

A

> Getting adequate personnel in place to support the work cycle
Setting up Air Supply
Accountability

54
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Benchmarks - Fire Under Control

TN 104.3.9

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Informs all personnel and Toronto Fire that the fire can be controlled with the equipment and resources that are on the scene.

55
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Collision Involving TFS Personnel
When does Platoon chief respond?

SOG A-COL (I)

A

a) Any collision with fatality or personal injury (civilian or TFS personnel)
b) Serious collision (obvious high dollar liss, i.e. over $10,000) with no injuries
c) When the Company Officer expects litigation may occur (notify only)

56
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Incident Commanders rules of engagement

TN 104.1.11

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  • Rapidly conduct, or obtain, a 360 degree Size-Up of incident
  • determine the Occupant Survival Profile
  • Conduct an Initial Risk assessment and Implement a SAFE ACTION PLAN
  • If you do not have the resources to safely support and protect firefighters > seriously consider a defensive strategy
  • DO NOT risk firefighter lives fro lives or property that can not be saved > seriously consider a defensive strategy
  • Extend limited risk to protect and rescue SAVABLE property
  • Extend measured risk to protect and rescue SAVABLE lives
  • Act upon reported unsafe practices and conditions that can harm firefighters > Stop, Evaluate and Decide
  • Maintain Frequent two-way communications and keep interior crews informed of changing conditions
  • Obtain frequent progress reports and revise the action plan
  • Ensure accurate accountability of all firefighters location and status
  • If, after completing the primary search, little or no progress towards fire control has been achieved > Seriously consider a defensive strategy
  • Always have a RIT team in place at all working fires
  • Always gave firefighter rehab services in place at all working fires
57
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Red Hat Elevator

TN 101.1.1

A
  • Service all Floors -full emergency phase control
  • accommodates stretcher 22 m2 min-900 k load
  • 1 min ground to top
  • 2 hour emergency backup power -fire rated 1 hour
58
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When shall RIT be deployed?

TN 104.2.8

A

> When contacted by Toronto Fire upon activation of an emergency button and Toronto Fire are unable to establish radio contact with the crew(s)
Upon receiving a MAYDAY
As the result of a PAR identifying that a fire fighter or crew is trapped, missing or has sustained a life threatening injury.
At any time there is doubt as to the safety of personnel in the controlled area

59
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What authority does the Incident Safety Officer have?

TN 104.2.5

A

> Alter, suspend, or terminate unsafe activities involving an imminent hazard at an emergency scene
Eliminate or control hazards through the IC at an emergency scene

60
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Section Officer

TN 104.1.10

A

A strategic level position assigned at very large or complex emergency incident.

The four main setions or functions that hae to be considered at very large/complex incident are:

Operations
Planning
Logistics
Administration

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Non-Combustible TYPE II

TN 101.2.1

A
  • structure made of non-combustible elements but does not qualify as fire-resistant
  • Main danger to firefighters is danger of collapse due to wide use of unprotected steel beam, girders, trusses
62
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Benchmarks - Application of Agent or Decision to Defer

TN 104.3.9

A

The time at which extinguishing agent is initially applied to a fire OR the decision to defer application is made.

63
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Green Hydrant

FCC 18-049

A

3800 L/min to 5700 L/min

64
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Benchmarks - Primary Search Completed, “ALL CLEAR”

TN 104.3.9

A

Primary search has been completed and no persons have been located.

65
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Responsibilities of the first arriving aerial/platform/quint(if first 2 apparatus are operating as pump class apparatus)

TN 106.25

A

a) Placement of apparatus to access building for:
i. Rescue
ii. Master Stream
b) Provide 2nd means of firefighter egress by aerial device or laddering building
c) Perform primary search
d) Ventilation

66
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Benchmarks - EVAC Announcements have been made.

TN 104.3.9

A

Voice communication systems have been utilized to communicate essential information to ccupants.

67
Q

CAN

A

Conditions
Actions
Needs

68
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Benchmarks - A2

TN 104.3.9

A

indicates the true response time for events by calculating the time that passes between a responding emergency vehicle announcing their arrival At scene and the time that the crew has reached the actual location of the incident. This includes Vertical Time for responses in high rises as well as similar events where arrival at the actual location may be delayed.

69
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Work Cycle Rotation advantages

TN 104.1.7

A

> Having personnel ready for immediate deployment to replace crews
Having personnel provide immediate resources for a MAYDAY or RIT
Reduces time traveling fro Sector to sector (air/light, rehab)

70
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When to ventilate

TN 105.3 Vertical Ventilation

A

> The base of the fire cannot be located>Smoke, heat, and gases are creating a life hazard
Heat present prohibits entry
Smoke is causing damage
Toxic gasses may cause injury to personnel

71
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Where can asbestos be found?

TN 106.1

A 
>siding
>roofing material
>pipe insulation
>boiler insulation
>cieling tiles
>spray applied insulation
>linoleum
>floor tiles
>mastic/adhesives
>gaskets
>plaster
72
Q

The main reasons for utilizing the protable radio identifiers.

TN 104.3.1

A

> Emergency Call Button - when activated this feature will only display the portable radio identifier on the communications centre console.
Familiarity - personnel automatically tune their individual listening skills to identify the radio transmission pertinent to their assigned portable/vehicle/station call signs

73
Q

Basement Fire Considerations

TN 106.5 Basement Fires

A

> continuous incident monitoring and assessment to gauge structural integrity
Interior condition reports must be communicated to command
Limited operational timeframes and the need for well-coordinated tactical deployments
Thermal imaging cameras may be used to help locate a fire burning below or within a flooring system, but recognize that cameras cannot be relied upon to assess the strength or safety of a floor. Also be aware that floor coverings may mask the existence of heat of the fire below.
Sounding or sag are not reliable indicators of potential collapse
establish a station command post ASAP
ensure a proper safety network is in place: RIT, Entry control, safety officer, and accountability

74
Q

What is the relationship between the ISO and IC?

TN 104.2.5

A

The IC is the person in charge of the strategic decision making at an emergency incident. The ISO provides advice to the IC regarding safety related issues involved in the IC’s Incident Action Plan and other activities that occur at the incident.

75
Q

What are the ICs primary tactical objective in order of priority?

TN 104.2.1

A

> Rescue and life safety
Stabilization of the emergency incident
Conservation of property and the environment

76
Q

Benchmarks - RIT Deployed

TN 104.3.9

A

This informs all personnel and Toronto Fire that the Rapid Intervention Team has deployed

77
Q

Fire Under Control

A

The fire can be controlled with the equipment and resources that are on the scene.

78
Q

Responsibilities of First Arriving pump class apparatus

TN 106.25

A

a. Ensure command is established - communicate by radio your Incident Action Plan
b. Position apparatus just slightly past the address of the call
c. Guarantee you won water supply –This can be accomplished by taking a hydrant or mutually pre arranged (if running from the same station) with 2nd responding pump class apparatus. The 2nd in arriving pump class must communicate by radio if it is delayed for any reason
d. Lay lies for fire control and/or rescue
e. If another aerial class vehicle is not responding on the first alarm assignment request one be dispatched

79
Q

When is Base established?

TN 104.1.5

A

A Base sector shall be implemented at all multiple alarm incidents.

> Designating a location for the Base Sector that does not interfere with the Command Post, incident scene or movement of apparatus or other emergency traffic.
Base should be a t a location, close enough to move crews and equipment forward quickly and efficiently when needed
Ifnform Toronto fire of Base Sector location

2019 TFS Fire Captain (11 decks)

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