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V10-C2 Flashcards

1
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What do you do if you encounter another emergency enroute

A

Notify command-and-control and take whatever action is necessary

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2
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What’s the policy on the use of civilians on structure fires

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Civilians are prohibited on all structure fires

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Conditions permitting use of civilian firefighters on watershed fires

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Minimum of 16
registered on fire Timeslips
under capable leadership at all times

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4
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What should a company officer do with the valuables and money discovered on scene

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Owner located surrender in presence of PD insecure receipt
Owner not located PD lists valuables and officer receives receipt
retention of valuables - retained by sheriff or police
report - whether owner is located or not report should be submitted to the chief deputy

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5
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Lost or damaged equipment is handled how

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If not returned in 30 days survey request shall be submitted

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6
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Initial response to a bomb threat

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One engine non-code r

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7
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Who makes the determination to reoccupy premises

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The person in charge of the property

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8
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Reporting Of child abuse

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Report to jurisdictional law-enforcement
report to 24 hour child abuse hotline
written forms completed within 36 hours

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9
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When Reporting child abuse how soon do written forms need to be completed

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within 36 hours

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10
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When does command-and-control automatically notify utility companies

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On all second alarm and greater incidents

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11
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What is dispatched when mutual aid request to hazmat response

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1 hazmat task force

1BC

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12
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If an EMS incident has more than eight patients what is added

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One heavy squad

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13
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On over the side incidents what is sent in addition to the departments response

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The jurisdictional sheriffs department search and rescue team shall be notified

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14
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When is a code A used

A 
Indications of arson or found 
incendiary evidence is found 
burn patterns or odor suggest the use of flammable liquids
 there's been similar fires in the area 
other suspicious circumstances
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15
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When is a code D called

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When a joint investigation fails to provide a cause and arson is not suspected

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16
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When is a code F used

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If a fatality has occurred in a fire
A fatality occurred without ensuing fire (like an explosion)
critically burn victim is hospitalized

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17
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Arson investigation’s are handled by who and where

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LACOFD in cities with their own police force
Baldwin Park PD handles their own
sheriffs in unincorporated areas and cities served by sheriffs

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18
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What information needs to be gathered while investigating a fire from occupants

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The names addresses phone numbers and birthdates of the
property owners
property occupants and
witnesses

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19
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To preserve the fire scene for a code a D and F what do you need to do

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Have owner or legal occupant sign a consent to search form 210

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20
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What is the minimum dollar loss to justify code a for a vehicle fire

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$25000

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21
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What does HEAR stand for

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Hospital emergency administrative radio

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22
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What does MAC stand for

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Los Angeles county medical alert center

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23
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Medcom shall be a

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Paramedic

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24
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When should they HEAR network be activated

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Minimum of 5 to 15 casualties and five or more are critical
anticipated hazardous health conditions were hospitals may be inundated
anytime field personnel feel HEAR will benefit patients

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25
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What is an expanded medical emergency

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5 to 15 casualties

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26
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What is a major medical emergency

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16 to 50 casualties

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27
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What is a medical disaster

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51 or more casualties handled by county of Los Angeles

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28
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What is a medical catastrophe

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Beyond the control of existing resources county of Los Angeles

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28
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Who is the crew coordinator

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A BC in C&M section or a camp sup

functions as a liaison between the IC and the line supervisor

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29
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Who is the central crew coordinator

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The camp 2 superintendent or an assigned superintendent on call

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30
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Who shall be notified if a juvenile crew is working on an emergency incident

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Probation camp 15

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31
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What is the line supervisor

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Operates as a liaison between the crew coordinator and his assigned cruise it is necessary when several crews are being used

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32
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Can inmate and juvenile crews work together

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They are to be kept completely separate and never work together or intermingle

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33
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Work schedule of a probationary crew

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12 hours of emergency working 12 hours off

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34
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Work schedule of an inmate crew

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24 hours of emergency work than 12 hours of rest

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35
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Work limitation for a paid camp crew

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No work period Limitations

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35
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Who coordinates the deployment utilization in support of all heavy equipment resources assigned to an incident

A

The dozer coordinator

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36
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Who oversees the dozer boss and assigned heavy equipment resources on the Fireline

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The dozer supervisor

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37
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How are requests for additional heavy equipment resources coordinated

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Through the IC dozer coordinator and dozer supervisor

37
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Who is responsible for the request in on scene coordination of the Red Cross

A

incident commander

38
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Who shall ensure proper contact and coordination of anticipated needs of the department with the local chapters of the American Red Cross

A

The jurisdictional assistant Fire Chief

38
Q

When can canteen services by the Red Cross be requested

A

On incidents expected to last longer than two hours

39
Q

What does Red Cross canteen services provide on incidents

A

Two hours or more hot and cold restorative liquids

four hours or more liquids and snacks with cups of hot soup or sandwiches

39
Q

Which incidents automatically receive Red Cross canteen services through dispatch

A

Third alarm or greater incidents

40
Q

What must the IC provide dispatch when contacting Red Cross

A

Address of the incident
number of people requiring assistance
estimated ages and sexes
anticipated types of assistance

40
Q

What does the BAER team stand for

A

Burned area emergency rehabilitation

41
Q

When should the BAER team be activated

A

Anytime there’s significant damage to the watershed due to wildfires
to quickly restore or repair burned areas to achieve soil and land stability run off control and unimpaired steam channel carrying capacity

42
Q

What part of the ICS command structure with the BAER team be assigned to

A

To the plans section

in the absence of a plans section it will be assigned to the incident commander

42
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What does the BAER team consist of

A

Two teams
the suppression rehabilitation team
the wildland effects analysis team

43
Q

Rehab will be required under the following conditions

A

Have a physical exertion
extended operational periods
Two exchanges of breathing apparatus bottles
elevated environment or ambient temperatures or humidity
as determined by the IC

43
Q

What shall be provided for moving bulldozers on highways after dark

A

A red light escort

45
Q

What does rehab consist of

A

Rehydration with water or electrolyte mix
removal of turnouts
rest and relaxation
evaluation of personal medical condition

47
Q

Who shall be assigned initial rehab unit later

A

A paramedic squad

48
Q

What are the baseline pulse rate ranges for rehab

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60 to 140 BPM continue standard rehab less than 60 greater than 140 transfer the medical treatment area

49
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What are the blood pressure ranges for initial rehab

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Systolic 100 to 180 and diastolic 70 to 110 continue standard rehab systolic less than 100 or greater than 180 or diastolic less than 70 greater than 110 transfer the medical treatment area

50
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What are the respiratory ranges of initial rehab

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Respiratory rate 10 to 28 continue standard rehab less than 10 greater than 28 transfer the medical treatment

51
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When should vital signs be taken again during rehab

A

20 minutes after initial vital signs

52
Q

What are the vital signs requiring transferred to medical treatment after 20 minutes of rehab

A

Pulse less than 50 greater than 100
systolic less than 100 greater than 150
diastolic less than 60 greater than 110

53
Q

What are the requirements for the location of rehab or medical treatment area

A 
Uphill up wind, away from incident 
half to one block from building fire 
two floors below high-rise fire 
base or camp in wildland 
support zone for hazmat
54
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Where should the mobile air cache for air bottle replacement be located related to rehab

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100 feet away from rehab or medical treatment due to noise level from the compressors

55
Q

How big should rehab medical treatment area B

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Minimum 20 x 20 out of direct sunlight or inclement weather

56
Q

What is the minimum staffing for the rehab medical treatment area

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Rehab unit leader 1 person
rehab unit personnel 1+persons
medical treatment unit personal (1 medic 1 EMT minimum)

58
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Minimum time personnel should remain in rehab

A

20 minutes

60
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Personnel have not recovered to normal vital signs within 20 minutes how much longer should they stay in rehab

A

30 more minutes or transferred to medical treatment unit

62
Q

How much MREs should be stored

A

Each site should store one case of MREs per emergency vehicle both front and reserve

63
Q

How many cases of MREs are stored at the battalion headquarters

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12 cases

65
Q

How long your personnel expected to work without any support or food

A

72 hours using MREs

66
Q

What is the shelf life of MREs

A

10 years at 60°
6 years at 70°
2 years at 90°

67
Q

Are MREs recommended to be stored on the apparatus

A

No temperatures above 100° greatly reduces their shelf life

68
Q

When are MREs inspected

A

Monthly, On the first day of the month

69
Q

What is the nutrition of an MRE

A

Nutritionally balanced between 900 and1200 cal each

70
Q

When are PSAP locations staffed

A

Interruption in the transfer of 911 emergency phone lines to dispatch
dispatch is unable to transmit incident information to field units in a timely manner due to radio or MDC failure

71
Q

How many units should be designated as PSAP unit

A

ACs in conjunction with BC shall identify primary and a secondary unit

72
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Who shall not be identified as a primary or secondary unit for PSAP staffing

A

Fire prevention Bureau personnel but they can be identified as a replacement

73
Q

Who shall maintain a copy of the PSAP staffing plan

A

Jurisdictional AC
jurisdictional BC
designated units for PSAP liaison
PSAP location

74
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What must the PSAP location include

A

Jurisdictional staffing plan
copy of department manual for PSAP
instructions
communications priorities and forms in a binder marked fire department PSAP staffing

75
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What should all field units to do when PSAP staffing is required

A

Go on radio standby monitoring
MDC
TRO frequency and
assigned battalion tactical frequency

76
Q

How should units assigned it to staff a PSAP location respond to this site

A

Code R

77
Q

What is the radio designator when staffing a PSAP

A

Identified by the law enforcement agency radio site

Elmonte PSAP Pomona PSAP etc.

79
Q

What type of foam does our department use

A

Solutia wd 881

81
Q

How much foam is to be stored at each station

A

Minimum of 4 5-gallon drums

82
Q

Application rates for class a foam

A 
Direct attack .3% to .5% 
overhaul .2% .4% 
exposure protection 1% 
brush pretreatment .7% to 1% 
bees 1%
83
Q

What is the best ladder to use when laddering and a façade

A

The aerial ladder

84
Q

What is the correct distance the truck should be placed

A

100% of the wall height +10 feet

85
Q

How much of the façade should be checked for hidden fire

A

100%

86
Q

Unmodified original buildings of cantilevered conventional or trust construction can fail how quickly

A

In as little as 10 minutes

87
Q

What occupancies or construction features may suggest deployment of a fire watch

A 
Facades
Confined space hidden space 
substandard construction 
multiple occupancies 
incidents where he can smoke have consumed an entire building through common attics
88
Q

What is the responsibilities of a company officer during firewatch

A

Safety
appropriate safety clothing is worn
management of utilities

89
Q

What is the jurisdictional BC responsible for during firewatch

A

Implementing firewatch when necessary
assuring minimum staffing
providing adequate accessibility to the involve the structures

90
Q

Who is responsible for implementing firewatch when necessary

A

The jurisdictional BC not the IC

91
Q

Who is responsible to ensure all electrical service is shut off or de-energized firewatch

A

Company officer assigned

92
Q

Who can restore electrical or gas service after it is been shut off

A

Only the utility company or a licensed contractor

93
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What is the staffing for a structural firewatch

A

One engine company capable of multiple inch and a half hose lines charged and in position for fire attack should have a charged supply line as well

94
Q

What should be monitored throughout the firewatch period

A

All for sides and concealed spaces personnel shall physically checked us out by entering an examining from top side or interior from the T-bar ceiling

95
Q

Which occupancies or construction features may suggest deployment of a firewatch

A 
Façades 
confined space or hidden space 
substandard construction 
multiple occupancies incidents 
where heat and smoke have consumed an entire building through common attics
96
Q

Which incidents will the emergency support unit be dispatched? (ESU)

A 
ESU will be dispatched as a task force with one ESU and one engine to all
MCIs with over 20 patients
2nd alarm structure fires
2nd alarm brush fires
When requested by the IC

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