Volume 1 Flashcards
A Special Notice is issued by the _____________________ to announce the addition, modification or deletion of material in the Library
Administrative office
An Official Notice is issued by an ______________________ for the guidance and
instruction of members
Authoritative department source
Unofficial Notices shall not be posted more than _____ days prior to the date of the event.
90
Travel roadway width:
No parking, both sides of the street or fire lane
Less than 20;
Travel roadway width:
No restrictions unless there is a need to paint curbs red on sharp turns or at intersections
Over 28’
Travel roadway width:
No parking, one side parking allowed on the same side of roadway as the fire hydrant
20’ to 28’
Travel roadway width:
No parking, one side parking allowed on the same side of roadway as the fire hydrant
20’ to 28’
ELECTRONIC SIREN: All emergency vehicles are equipped with electronic sirens. The ______ position is the position of choice.
“Wail”
CATEGORY A FIRE:
Not less than 4 fire companies, including not less than one truck. Less than 4500 GPM
(e.g., 3 Engines + 1 Light Force + 1BC + 1Paramedic Rescue + 1 800 Series Rescue* + 1 Squad**
CATEGORY B FIRE:
Not less than six fire companies, including not less than two trucks. Greater than 4500 GPM
(e.g., 4 Engines + 2 Light Force + 1BC + 1Paramedic Rescue +1 EMS Captain + 1 800 Series Rescue* + 1 Squad**)
Category B Fire criteria:
All commercial and/or industrial properties that exceed:
a. More than 15,000 sq. ft. under one roof, on two floors.
b. More than 10,000 sq. ft. under one roof on one floor.
CATEGORY C FIRE:
( SPECIAL DISPATCHES, BRUSH, HARBOR, AIRPORT)
Not less than four fire companies, including not less than three engine companies and one truck.
The standard used to estimate the number of companies needed to extinguish a fully involved structure fire is ________ per line and two lines (500 GPM) per company.
250 GPM
Who has the ability to split companies if the need arises ?
Metro
When engine company is NAV, it could ONLY get involved in an incident when ________ or _______________
It will save a life.
Lack of action will bring discredit to fire department
A BLS or paramedic ambulance will not be closed to staff fire apparatus without first obtaining the approval of the concerned ________________.
Division Commander
A “Tactical Alert” may be initiated in selected ____________or ___________
Only 1 first in ; department wide
If 200 series engine closes for more than ____ ,notify _____
2 hours; division
Fire Department helicopters, except in extenuating circumstances, shall remain _______ outside of area(s) of civil unrest.
One mile
Who has the authority to dispatch more than a first alarm assignment outside the city limits ?
Deputy Department Commander
When operating Department hose lines on fires above the _____, exterior standpipes shall be used when practical.
3rd floor
A serious industrial injury is defined as “any injury or illness occurring in a place of employment or in connection with any employment which requires hospitalization for a period in excess of _________ for other than medical observation or in which an employee suffers loss of any member of the body or any serious degree of permanent disfigurement.
24 hours
authorization by the County Flood Control District is required for issuance in excess of _____Sandbags to any one citizen.
25
officer to monitor the Mini-Radiac(s) worn by members to ensure no one receives more than ___ roentgens in a period of _______.
25; 24 hours
