Volume 2 Flashcards
M.P. Questions
MP 206.19 Heat Stress Management
Heat stress management procedures are typically implemented from _________ 1st through _________ 30th or at the discretion of the on duty shift commander.
June 1st, September 30th.
MP 206.19 Heat Stress Management
Companies assigned to rehab sector will spend a minimum of how many minutes in rehab?
20
MP 206.19 Heat Stress Management
What is the minimum amount of fluid intake in a 24 hour period during hot months?
64 ounces
MP 206.14 Africanized Bees
What is a standard dispatch/response for Africanized Honey Bee call?
1 ALS, 1 Ladder, 1 BC.
MP 206.14 Africanized Bees
How far away from bee colony should apparatus be parked?
150’
MP 206.03 Supervising Less Experienced Personnel
For purpose of this procedure, a “less experienced” firefighter is defined as…
A) A ______________ firefighter
B) Any member with less than ________ total years experience assigned to fire fighting duties.
A) Probationary
B) 2 years
MP 205.20 Response to Power Lines/Electrical Equipment
In regards to downed power lines, they must always be considered ____________ with potentially lethal current.
Energized
MP 205.20 Response to Power Lines/Electrical Equipment
In regards to power lines, what does the term “Reel Memory” mean?
Power lines may have a tendency to curl back on themselves as when they were stored on rolls prior to being installed.
MP 205.20 Response to Power Lines/Electrical Equipment
Electrical equipment is classified as:
A)
B)
C)
Energized
De-Energized (cannot be 100% guaranteed)
Dead (confirmed by utility representatives after grounding lines)
MP 205.20 Response to Power Lines/Electrical Equipment
Response to power lines down include:
- Request ________ _________ to respond.
- Consider all down wires as ___________.
- Place apparatus _______ from down lines and power poles and out from under _________ __________ lines that could fail and fall.
- _________ area and deny _________.
- In periods of high activity (monsoon/haboobs), the company officer may leave _______ crewmember(s) on scene to await power company.
- In the event of multiple lines/poles down over a large area, call __________ ___________.
- Utility company
- Energized
- Away, involved overhead.
- Secure, entry
- One
- Additional resources
MP 205.20 Response to Power Lines/Electrical Equipment
Down power lines and vehicle:
True/False
Occupants should be instructed to remain in vehicle unless occupants must leave (fire or other threat to life).
True
MP 205.20 Response to Power Lines/Electrical Equipment
Power lines and vehicle:
If occupants must evacuate vehicle, how should they be instructed to do so?
Instruct them to open door and NOT STEP OUT. Patients should jump free of vehicle making sure not to touch vehicle and ground at the same time. Once out, shuffle steps to safety.
MP 205.20 Response to Power Lines/Electrical Equipment
Sub-station, transformer, electrical vault, manhole fire:
True/False
Once area is clear, apparatus is positioned in a safe location, and exposures are protected, the next step is to make entry in to the enclosure.
False. Never make entry until utility representative has verified electrical equipment is dead.
MP 205.20 Response to Power Lines/Electrical Equipment
Power pole fires:
True/ False
We do not make fire attack until utility representative has confirmed equipment has been de-energized.
True. Protect exposures but not pole itself.
MP 205.17 Mutual Aid
Mutual aid differs from automatic aid in the fact that ___ _________ automatic aid agreement has been instituted.
No formal
MP 205.15 Freeway Response
True/False
Units should attempt to reach the scene in the direction of the reported incident unless otherwise directed by D.P.S.
True
MP 205.13c Glendale Airport
Aircraft emergencies are broken down in to three categories. They are …
Alert 1
Alert 2
Alert 3
MP 205.13c Glendale Airport
Alert 1 indicates what?
Aircraft having minor difficulties.
(Minor oil leak, 1 engine out on a 3-4 engine craft, fire warning lights)
A SAFE LANDING IS EXPECTED.
MP 205.13c Glendale Airport
Alert 2 indicates what?
Aircraft is having major difficulties. (Positive indication fire is on board, faulty landing gear, no hydraulic pressure…)
A DIFFICULT OR CRASH LANDING MAY BE EXPECTED
MP 205.13c Glendale Airport
Alert 3 indicates what?
The aircraft has crashed on or off the airport, there is a high probability the aircraft will crash.
MP 205.13c Glendale Airport
Where do we stage on any alert 1 or alert 2 responses at the Glendale airport?
The Glendale Control Tower at gate #9. Stage until aircraft has landed.
MP 205.13c Glendale Airport
Where do we respond to alert 3 calls at Glendale Airport?
All companies shall respond directly to crash site. If travelling on the runway is necessary, do so only after confirming with Glendale Control Tower that the runway has been closed to all aircraft.
MP 205.11 Water Tender Response
When responding to an event with water tender, does the engine respond with it as well?
Yes. Unless specified by command, the entire crew will respond to incident with both water tender and Engine.
MP 205.10 Ladder Tender Response
What is the purpose of ladder tender units?
Prevents wear and tear on larger more expensive ladder trucks while still being able to perform most essential ladder functions.
