9- OFM SIR 2.4 Flashcards
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When reporting the time at which the fire department is present and command is established, what time should be recorded?
a) The time when the extinguishing agent is initially applied.
b) The time when the commanding officer makes a decision to defer.
c) The time when the fire is considered under control.
d) The time when the fire is initially reported.
e) A or B
E
This field is for reporting the time at which the fire department is present, command is established and personnel are equipped to respond to the incident.
Report the time that:
a) the extinguishing agent is initially applied by the fire department to suppress the fire
or
b) the commanding officer makes a decision to defer the application of agent.
When is the “Under Control Time” reported?
a) When the fire department arrives at the scene.
b) When the fire is considered in check with no further progress.
c) When the first exposure fire occurs.
d) When the fire department is dispatched.
B
Report the time when the fire is considered to be in check and will not make further progress, and no further resources will be required for fire attack; the time at which the fire is sufficiently surrounded and quenched that it no longer threatens further spread or destruction of additional property.
Status on Arrival:**
What does the “Status on Arrival” field report?
a) The time when the fire is under control.
b) The extent of smoke or fire visible upon arrival.
c) The cause of the fire.
d) The dollar losses incurred.
B
Report the extent of the smoke or fire visible upon arrival.
Water:**
What information does the “Water” field report?
a) The amount of water needed.
b) The distance to water resources or availability of tanker shuttle service.
c) The number of hoselines.
d) The type of extinguishing agent used.
B
Report the distance to water resources or the availability of tanker shuttle service
Fire Control:**
What does the “Fire Control” field report?
a) The type of property affected.
b) Who or what extinguished the fire.
c) The time the fire department is dispatched.
d) The number of injuries sustained.
B
Report who or what extinguished the fire. There may be incidents where the occupant attempted to extinguish the fire, or an automatic system partially extinguished the fire, however record what or who was responsible at the point that spread or loss was stopped.
Property Type:**
Which property classification includes churches, schools, and event venues?
a) Group B - Care and Detention.
b) Group C - Residential.
c) Group A - Assembly.
d) Group F - Industrial.
C
Group A Assembly 101-199 properties where people gather – churches, schools, event venues, clubs, transportation terminals, including Large restaurants (occupancy load greater than 30),
bar/tavern/nightclubs
Area of Origin:**
Under which category does a mall concourse fall in the “Area of Origin” classification?
a) Means of Egress.
b) Functional Area.
c) Storage Area.
d) Building Services/Support Facilities.
A
Means of Egress codes 11 to 19 including code 18 covered court, atrium, mall concourse
Ignition Source/Igniting Equipment:**
What is classified under codes 51 to 69 in the “Ignition Source/Igniting Equipment” classification?
a) Lighting equipment.
b) Gases.
c) Appliances.
d) Open flame tools and smokers’ articles.
A
Lighting equipment Codes 51 to 59
Fuel or Energy Associated with Igniting Equipment:**
When is the “Fuel or Energy Associated with Igniting Equipment” category completed?
a) When the fire is under control.
b) When the ignition source is a piece of equipment.
c) When the cause of the fire is undetermined.
d) When there is no dollar loss.
B
Report the fuel or energy normally used in conjunction with the igniting equipment. This category is only completed when equipment is responsible for igniting the fire. If the ignition source is not a piece of equipment, code as “98 - Not Applicable”.
Object or Material First Ignited:**
In the “Objects” category, which code refers to building components?
a) Code 21 to 29.
b) Code 11 to 19.
c) Code 61 to 69.
d) Code 51 to 59
B
These codes are classified into two categories – Objects and Materials.
Object or material first ignited is the FIRST item that ignites resulting in the uncontrolled fire.
For example, a gas fire on a stove ignites oil in a pot. The FIRST object ignited that resulted in the uncontrolled fire is the oil. (The gas is the fuel of the ignition source.)
Note that Codes 11 to 49 refer to specific objects. If a code representing the object first ignited is not available use Codes 51 to 68 to indicate the material that first ignited.
under the category of Cause (Possible): Intentional:**
This code refers to an intentionally set fire that is ignited by person(s) aged 18 and over to destroy property for no apparent purpose?
a) Suspected Vandalism.
b) Riot/Civil Commotion.
c) Suspected Youth Vandalism.
d) Suspected Arson.
A
Suspected Vandalism Code 03 This code refers to an intentionally set fire that is ignited by person(s) aged 18 and over to destroy property for no apparent purpose. (excluding Youth vandalism
*Cause (Possible): Unintentional:**
A fuel tanker on an icy road collides with a concrete wall, igniting the fuel.
a) Children Playing.
b) Vehicle Collision.
c) Design/Construction/ nstallation/Maintenance Deficiency.
d) Routine Maintenance Deficiency.
B
Vehicle collision Code 12 This code refers to a fire caused by a vehicle collision (with another vehicle, structure, or other.)
Examples:
A fuel tanker on an icy road collides with a concrete wall, igniting the fuel.
A helicopter crashes during an attempted landing on a hospital rooftop.
Cause (Possible): Other/Undetermined:**
Fires that are caused by lightning, static electricity, chemical reaction – spontaneous combustion ?
a) Rekindle.
b) Natural Cause.
c) Exposure Fire.
d) Undetermined.
B
Natural Cause Code 73 Fires that are caused by lightning, static electricity, chemical reaction – spontaneous combustion
Excluding incidents where Design/Construction/ Installation/ Maintenance deficiency caused the condition creating static, Improper handling resulted in chemical reaction, or other human
actions created the conditions which led to the ignition. Code under exposure fires incidents where natural factors may have been part of the fire spread to a separate property.
Exposure Fire:**
What does code 80 refer to in the “Exposure Fire” category?
a) Fires caused by exposure to separated uncontrolled fire.
b) Unintentional causes with undetermined information.
c) Fires reignited due to heat and proximity of materials.
d) Fires caused by static electricity.
A
Fires that are caused by exposure to separated
uncontrolled fire.
Cause (Possible): Other Unintentional:**
This code is used when the cause has been
unclassified determined, fits the definition of Unintentional and cannot be classified by the any other cause code?
a) Mechanical Failure.
b) Used or Placed too Close to Combustibles.
c) Other misuse.
d) Unclassified unintentional.
D
This code is used when the cause has been
unclassified determined, fits the definition of Unintentional and cannot be classified by the any other cause code.
This code is to be used for fire incidents where a
there is no information to provide a basis for
determining that the possible cause is either
Intentional or Unintentional.
a) For incidents where arson is eliminated.
b) code 99 used in the “Cause (Possible): UndeterminedWhen there is no information to determine a possible cause.
c) When the cause is unintentional but information is not available.
d) For fires caused by exposure.
B
This code is to be used for fire incidents where a
there is no information to provide a basis for
determining that the possible cause is either
Intentional or Unintentional.
*Under Control Time Date:**
Why is the date in the “Under Control Time Date” field not always the same as the incident date?
a) It is an error in reporting.
b) The fire department is not always present on the incident date.
c) The fire department may arrive after the incident date.
d) It is determined by the property type.
C
Under Control Time Date
The date may not be the same as the incident date , so a date is required.
Note:**
When is code 34 used in the “Object or Material First Ignited” category?
a) When fabrics are ignited.
b) When a person’s clothing is ignited.
c) When wood is ignited.
d) When furniture is ignited.
B
Note: when the object ignited is clothing on a person, use the code Wearing Apparel on a person - 34
(do not use codes 57 or 58 – fabrics)
Example:**
In the given example, what is the property type for a restaurant with an accessory apartment above grade?
a) 331 Apartment, flat, tenement with business.
b) 332 Detached dwelling with business.
c) 333 Semi-detached dwelling with business.
d) 334 Attached dwelling with business.
A
“An early morning fire ripped through the Hong Kong Palace ….
Restaurant owner, who lived above the restaurant, heard fire alarms and was
able to wake up five other occupants of the building…”
Property type:
331 apartment, flat, tenement with business
Area of origin: 92 Residential/business restaurant area
What is the primary purpose of reporting the main transport function of a vehicle in the context of vehicle fires?**
- A) Determine vehicle color
- B) Identify vehicle owner
- C) Assess potential fire causes
- D) Establish vehicle age
C
Report the main transport function of the vehicle.
If the vehicle is suspected to be stolen, then use code 10 Stolen.
If abandoned/junked use code 8 Abandoned, junked.
In the event of a suspected stolen vehicle related to a fire, which code should be used?**
- A) Code 8 - Abandoned, junked
- B) Code 10 - Stolen
- C) Code 99 - Undetermined
- D) Code 7 - No person present
B
Report the main transport function of the vehicle.
If the vehicle is suspected to be stolen, then use code 10 Stolen.
If abandoned/junked use code 8 Abandoned, junked.
What is the purpose of the “Vehicle Fuel” field in a vehicle fire report?**
- A) Identify the vehicle’s make
- B) Record the driver’s information
- C) Enter the fuel used by the vehicle
- D) Specify the vehicle’s model
C
Vehicle Fuel
Enter the fuel that is used by the vehicle as its energy source.
According to the Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal, what should be included in the estimated dollar loss for a fire?**
- A) Revenue losses
- B) Costs due to business interruption
- C) Environmental contamination cleanup costs
- D) Open area losses
D
The estimated dollar loss is the cost of actual damage to property and property contents, including open area losses. This amount includes direct losses resulting from fire, explosion, smoke, water or other damages associated with firefighting operations
NOT to be included in this total are revenue losses or costs involved due to business interruption, loss of good will, loss of sale, production down time, vacancies or environmental contamination cleanup.
What is the purpose of the “Estimated Total Value at Risk” field in vehicle fire reports?**
- A) Assess environmental impact
- B) Determine vehicle safety
- C) Estimate potential property damage
- D) Evaluate insurance coverage
C
Estimated Total Value at Risk
The estimated value at risk is the total property value (excluding land value) and property contents, including open area losses. Business impacts and land are not included in the total value at risk.
In other words, estimation of total value of structure and contents that could have been destroyed if the fire had not been contained by the fire department.
