2/1 Emergency Operation/ General Flashcards
(27 cards)
Move ups
Nonemergency unless directed emergency by Metro
All staff personnel will be dispatched nonemergency unless directed by Metro or the Incident Commander to respond emergency, Exceptions =
Fire Chief, Deputy Chiefs, and Medical Advisor.
Heavy rescue, emergency air, tractor companies, etc., _____ unless directed by Metro or requested emergency by the Incident Commander.
shall respond nonemergency
The first apparatus of the convoy ____ at all red lights and stop signs.
shall stop
The remaining apparatus shall ____ and only when safe to proceed. Exception = _____
slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution / At intersections controlled by a Traffic Officer.
Single-unit companies (i.e., rescue ambulances, engine companies, Chief Officer vehicles, etc.) ______
Exception
______
shall stop at all red lights and stop signs. Then, proceed with caution. / At intersections controlled by a Traffic Officer.
Roadway width is: Less than 20’
No parking, both sides of street or Fire Lane
Roadway width is: 20’ to 28’
No parking, one side parking allowed on the same side of roadway as the fire hydrant.
Roadway width is: Over 28’
No restrictions unless there is a need to paint curbs red on sharp turns or at intersections.
Category A Assignment:
Not less than four fire companies, including not less than one truck
Category A Criteria:
Required fire flow: less than 4500 GPM and All occupancies not included in Category B or C
Category B Assignment:
Not less than six fire companies, including not less than two trucks
Category B Criteria:
1. Required fire flow: ____ and above.
4500 GPM
Category B Criteria:
2. Dwellings, apartments, and hotel occupancies ______.
four or more stories in height.
Category B Criteria:
3. All commercial and/or industrial properties that exceed:
More than _____ under one roof, on two floors.
More than _____ under one roof on one floor.
15,000 sq. ft. / 10,000 sq. ft.
Category B Criteria:
4. All Fire Prevention Bureau occupancies in the Public Safety Section:
Schools, special schools, day nurseries ______.
Sanatoriums, homes for aged, hospitals, public assemblages, and churches except ____
two or more stories; / B-2 occupancies under 100 feet.
Category B Criteria:
5. All assemblage occupancies on ______.
second floor or above.
Category C Assignment: Not less than ___ fire companies, including not less than three engine companies and one truck.
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Category C of special assignments that the computer recognizes =
Brush/ Harbor/ Airport
Greater Alarm is defined as an incident which includes more than ___ fire companies (Engine & Trucks) and less than ____ companies which defines a Major Emergency.
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Major Emergency
exists when more than 15 companies are dispatched.
7/1-84.00 APPARATUS IDENTIFICATION
Front line apparatus shall be identified with numbers using white reflective adhesive with sizes
Front:
7 1/2”
7/1-84.00 APPARATUS IDENTIFICATION
Front line apparatus shall be identified with numbers using white reflective adhesive with sizes
Rear:
7 1/2”
7/1-84.00 APPARATUS IDENTIFICATION
Front line apparatus shall be identified with numbers using white reflective adhesive with sizes
Side:
9”
