Command Operations 205-209s Flashcards
(139 cards)
The primary responsibility of the Call Taker is to determine:
Without delay, the nature and location of the emergency, the source of the call (call back number), and to verify entry of the incident into the CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) system.
205.01
4/19
It is the responsibility of the ____ ____to ensure that the City Manager is notified, via telephone, of any significant incident covered by these page groups.
Duty Chief.
Page group notifications will be made as the first means of notification.
Pager notifications are automatically done from preplanned responses by incident type.
It is the responsibility of the Incident Commander to ensure incident notifications are made.
If the Duty Chief feels the Fire Chief should be given more information than the alpha page message, he/she will contact the Fire Chief.
When in doubt, make the telephone notifications.
205.01
8/19
The minimum level of stations to be staffed by move-ups, recalls or Automatic Aid is?
Stations 201, 204, 206, 208, 209, 215, 219, and 220.
If station staffing drop below this level, mutual aid should be considered if it appears no other units will soon become available. A Battalion Chief may override move-up decisions initiated by Alarm.
The need for move-up companies should be evaluated whenever:
- A working fire is declared.
- Three or more units are committed to an incident in an outlying area.
- Greater alarms are dispatched.
- Simultaneous incidents occur in one area of the City.
- Coverage in an area is compromised.
- 2 or more adjacent fire stations will be uncovered for more than 30 minutes.
Move-ups will be Code 2 unless Company Officers decide to respond Code 3 due to a critical gap in coverage.
205.01
8/19
Units changing to an UNAVAILABLE status should report to ____ by radio or telephone the reason and the length of time they will be unavailable.
Alarm.
When becoming available again, units are responsible to report this status change to Alarm and for changing their unit status on the MCT.
It is important that company officers contact Alarm prior to putting their unit unavailable. Alarm, or East Deputy, will determine the need for any unit to stay in service.
205.01
9/19
The following are the definitions of the Incident Benchmarks:(Read only)
All Clear
Can be used on a fire or medical incident. On fire calls an All Clear indicates the fire building and all exposures have been searched and all civilians evacuated. In the case of a building that is well involved in fire, the All Clear may be delayed and not come until the fire is out. For medical calls, it indicates the patient has been extricated. It is used most commonly when patients have been trapped in a vehicle, or during a water or mountain rescue when the patient has been removed from the endangered area.
Primary All Clear
A primary search has been completed.
Under Control
The fire has been contained, and will not extend. It does not mean the fire is out. It may also be used during HazMat calls, indicating a leak has been secured.
Ventilation Complete
The task of ventilating the occupancy is completed.
Loss Stopped
Salvage has been completed and there should be no more damage to the building involved.
Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)
All personnel assigned to a particular company, work area or sector have been accounted for. It is used to confirm there are no missing fire personnel on the incident site. Alarm will prompt Command at the 25 min. timer if a PAR has not been received.
Secondary All Clear
A more comprehensive search of the building has been completed.
Immediate Transported
All patients triaged as “immediate” have been transported.
Triage Completed
All patients have been triaged.
Utilities Secured
The power, gas/electric, has been shut off to the occupancy.
Command Terminated
There is no longer a single person in charge of the incident. Communications can be held with anyone still on the scene.
205.01
13/19
What is Condition two?
All non-incident related radio traffic will be restricted and units will transmit only essential communications. MCT’s will be used for status changes. Units are not to switch calls during Condition Two. When returning to normal radio operations, the Dispatcher shall advise all units (without the use of alert tone) that it is off of Condition Two.
205.01
17/19
The only remaining radio code used, due to the urgent nature of the response is?
The 906 code. “906” means police are needed urgently. In this instance: -Alarm will call PD to respond Code 3 -Alarm will NOT ask the unit for any information -This is done for the safety of the crew. 205.01 18/19
____ __________ units respond to lower priority incidents (medical and all- hazards) to allow the front line four-person response units to be available for the higher priority emergencies.
Low Acuity (LA).
205.02
3/6
ADMINISTRATIVE AND STAFF UNIT DESIGNATIONS.(read only)
Car 201 FIRE CHIEF Car 202 Assistant chief Car 203 " " Car 204 " " Car 207 Ops Deputy chief Car 213 Chaplain
Prevention 202 Asst. Fire marshal
Prevention 203-212 Fire Prev. staff
Investigator 201 Fire Investigator
Batt 205 Alarm room chief Batt 206 Personnel chief Batt 207 Training chief Batt 208 Ems Chief Batt 209 Tech services chief Batt 210 Fire Marshal Batt 212 Planning chief 205.02 6/6
The staging officer will also be responsible for the following functions:(read only)
- Locate an area of adequate size for all apparatus, including apparatus that may respond with additional alarms.
- Transmit the staging area location to Command and Alarm, indicating access and routing as needed.
- Instruct Alarm to have all arriving units to report to staging
- Coordinate with the Police Department to block streets, intersections and other access required for the Staging Area.
- Ensure that all apparatus is parked in an appropriate manner for quick exit.
- Maintain a log of companies available in the Staging Area and inventory all specialized equipment that might be required at the scene.
- Maintain crews in a ready state with their apparatus.
- Provide progress reports to Command indicating number and type of units available.
- Assume a position that is visible and accessible to incoming and staged companies. This will be accomplished by leaving the red lights operating on the staging officer’s apparatus and by wearing a sector vest.
- Assign staged companies to incident duty per Command’s direction.
When directed by Command or Logistics, the Staging Officer will verbally assign companies to report to specific sectors, telling them where and to whom to report and the radio channel. Staging will then advise Command or Logistics of the specific unit(s) assigned. Command will advise each sector officer the companies being assigned to the sector. The receiving Sector Officer may then communicate directly with the company by radio.
When assigned to incident site duties, companies will activate their MDT “on- scene” button.
The Staging Sector Officer will give Command periodic reports of available companies in Staging. Command will utilize this information to request additional resource as needed.
During major incidents where a “Logistics” section is implemented, the Staging Sector will be working under the direction of the Logistics officer.
205.06A
4/4
The objective of Staging procedures is to provide a standard system of initial placement for responding apparatus, personnel, and equipment prior to assignment at tactical incidents.
Effective utilization of these procedures will:(Read only)
• Prevent excessive apparatus congestion at the scene.
• Allow time for Command to evaluate conditions prior to assignment of companies.
• Place apparatus in an uncommitted location close to the immediate scene, to facilitate more effective assignment by Command.
• Reduce radio traffic during the critical initial stages of the incident.
• Allow Command to formulate and implement a plan without undue confusion and pressure.
• Provide a resource pool from which Command may assign units and resources at his/her discretion.
205.06
2/5
The following conditions are assumed to be in place prior to the person or persons assigned to establish the advance warning (Cone Deployment)or transition area beginning their assignment:(Read only)
When the determination has been made that fire department personnel are to use available portable traffic control equipment such as 28 inch or taller traffic cones or other signaling devices to establish the advance warning and/or transition area; it is understood by all, that for the personnel involved, this is a high risk and potentially life-threatening activity. The member(s) performing this work is typically outside of the protected work area and may be working near moving traffic.
-A suitable apparatus is on location within the temporary traffic control zone and the vehicle is positioned in a blocking position to create a protected work area and buffer space.
-Portable traffic control equipment (cones, etc.) are available and readied for use.
-Fire Department member performing the task has been assigned to specifically deploy portable devices to create an advance warning and/or transition area.
-Fire Department member is wearing proper PPE including a high-visibility garment.
-During periods of low light level or reduced visibility weather conditions, member has operating hand light with them and it is turned ON during this activity.
205.07B
2/4
Cone Deployment.
Operational Steps.
(Read only)
• Member shall deploy first device along shoulder/edge of lane of street, road, or highway while standing in safe area.
*This initial deployment point should be approximately 30 feet upstream of the vehicle for deployment of the first of five (5) devices. This creates a buffer zone between cones and rear edge of vehicle.
*Initial deployment point should take into consideration environmental weather or poor lighting conditions and any visual obstructions for approaching motorists including hills, curves, or other visual obstructions. Furthest traffic control device can be extended further upstream based on these sight-limiting conditions.
• Cones should be placed along the safe pathway area every (10) paces as the member moves upstream away from the safety of the vehicle. When the member has placed all 5 cones they should be at the furthest point away from the vehicle. The last cone will be placed at the edge of the nearest traffic lane approximately (150’) from vehicle – (30’) for buffer zone and (120’) for cone distribution.
• Member shall move ten (10) paces back toward the incident scene along this safe pathway area. When determined safe to do so, member may enter the nearest travel lane one (1) pace or approximately three (3) feet and deploy the second traffic control device.
• Member shall immediately return to the shoulder or median safe area and move an additional ten (10) paces along the safe area back towards the incident scene. This procedure should be followed until all traffic control devices have been placed. The final device shall be approximately 30 feet from the rear of the vehicle that is in the blocking position at the incident scene. (see Fig. 1.1)
• If a retro-reflective, pink deployable sign is used by the fire department to comply with NFPA 1500 Standard, this sign shall be carried in the folded condition upstream along the safe area (shoulder or median) and deployed along the shoulder or median at a location ten (10) additional paces further upstream of the initial cones already deployed.
205.07B
3-4/4
If a retro-reflective, pink deployable sign is used by the fire department to comply with NFPA 1500 Standard, this sign shall be carried in the folded condition upstream along the safe area (shoulder or median) and deployed along the shoulder or median at a location ____ additional paces further upstream of the initial cones already deployed.
10.
205.7b
Who is exempt from the DOC process?
-Resource Management members, who possess a commercial driver’s license (CDL), may drive fire apparatus for testing, pick-up, and delivery.
-Sworn members holding the rank of Engineer or higher are exempt from the Engine Driver/Operator Certification process.
-Members that test and place on the Engineer’s promotional list shall be granted an Engine Driver/Operator Re-certification, from the date the promotional list is established, for a period of three years.
205.08A
2/9
All firefighters are required to obtain Mesa Fire Department Engine Driver/Operator Certification within ___ years from their initial hire date.(Read only)
Two.
All firefighters are required to obtain Mesa Fire Department Engine Driver/Operator Certification within Two (2) years from their initial hire date. Approximately 6 months prior to the completion of the firefighter’s probationary year, they will be assigned the Initial Engine Driver Operator Certification Credential in Target Solutions. At this point, they may begin preparation for certification testing. A practical skills evaluation will be scheduled at least 30 days after the successful completion of the probationary period. Current DOC members will receive this assignment at least 90 days prior to expiration of the current Driver/Operator Certification. Circumstances such as temporary promotion to Captain or Engineer, paramedic training or other specialties, and/or medical conditions will be cause for suspending a candidate’s practical skills evaluation for a period until approximately 6 months after the completion of their temporary promotion, training or absence due to a medical condition. The Engine Driver/Operator Certification Credential will be valid for a period of three (3) years. Members will be required to re-certify once every three (3) years.
- Testing will conform to NFPA 1002, Minimum Standards for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications 2014 or newer edition.
- All study material supplied to the applicant and all evaluation material supplied to field evaluators will conform to this standard.
- Captains/Supervisors are responsible for assuring that the applicant has successfully completed all components of the Driver/Operator Certification prior to final evaluation at the Public Safety Training Facility.
• If Necessary:
*Retest (Engine Driver/Operator certification/re-certification applicants may
retake any portion of the exam a maximum of two (2) times).
*Retesting will occur no sooner than sixty (60) days after the original
test date.
• If Necessary:
*2nd retest (Engine Driver/Operator certification/re-certification applicants may retake any portion of the exam a maximum of two (2) times).
*Retesting will occur no sooner than thirty (30) days after the first test retest date.
205.08A
3/9
Any code three driving should be in response to a “true emergency”. A “true emergency” is:
A situation in which there is a high probability of death or serious injury to people or significant property loss and the action by an emergency vehicle driver/operator and crew may reduce the seriousness of the situation.
205.08A
6/9
At no time will any fire department emergency vehicle exceed __ MPH above the posted speed limit, or a maximum speed of __ MPH.
10, 65.
205.08A
6/9
When backing, how far back should the backer be?
10 feet.
One person will be positioned at least ten (10) feet from the rear of the apparatus prior to backing. The driver/operator will receive all signals from this person only. The driver/operator will maintain visual contact with the designated backing person. 205.08A
7/9
During backing. The driver/operator will stop the vehicle IMMEDIATELY if:
-Visual contact is lost with the backing person
-The backing person signals “stop” (hand signal, remote warning buzzer, or verbal)
-The Captain says “stop”
205.08A
7/9
_________ present the greatest potential danger to emergency vehicles.
Intersections.
When approaching and crossing an intersection with the right of way, drivers shall not exceed the posted speed limit.
When emergency vehicles must travel in center or oncoming traffic lanes, because all other lanes normally available are blocked, the maximum permissible speed of the apparatus shall be 10 mph under the posted speed limit and a maximum of 20 mph within 100 feet of a four-way intersection.
When emergency vehicles must use center or oncoming traffic lanes to approach controlled intersections, (traffic light or stop sign) they must come to a complete stop before proceeding through the intersection, including occasions when the emergency vehicle has green traffic lights.
When approaching a negative right-of-way intersection (red light, stop sign) the vehicle shall come to a complete stop and may proceed only when the driver can account for all oncoming traffic in all lanes yielding the right-of-way.
205.08
2-3/6
Code 3 response is authorized only in conjunction with emergency incidents. Unnecessary emergency response shall be avoided. In order to avoid any unnecessary emergency response, the following rules shall apply:(read only)
• The first arriving unit will advise additional units to respond Code 2, whenever appropriate or as soon as is feasible when the incident appears to be minor.
• Support apparatus, such as but not limited to, the Rehab Unit, Command Van, Utility Truck & Brush Trucks should NOT respond Code 3 unless specifically requested to do so by Command.
• The Water Tender should NEVER be driven Code 3 under ANY circumstance.
205.08
3/6
Prompt, safe response shall be attained by:
- Leaving the station in a responsive manner:
• quickly mounting apparatus
• all members on board, seated and belts on
• station doors fully open - Driving defensively and professionally at reasonable speeds.
- Knowing where you are going.
- Using warning devices to move around traffic and to request the right-of-way in a safe and predictable manner.
Fast response shall not be attained by:
- Leaving quarters before members have mounted safely and before station doors are fully opened.
- Driving too fast for conditions.
- Driving recklessly or without regard for safety.
- Taking unnecessary chances with negative right-of-way intersections.
- Intimidating or scaring other drivers.
Emergency response criteria
1. Maximum 10 mph over posted speed limit, if conditions warrant.
2. Traveling in center or oncoming traffic lanes,10 mph under the posted speed limit, 20 mph maximum within 100ft of 4-way intersections.
3. Traveling in center or oncoming traffic, complete stop at all traffic lights/stop signs.
4. Posted speed limit when entering intersections with green light.
5. Complete stop at all red lights, stop signs.
205.08
5-6/6
Who has move up responsibilities when its an ARU?
The BC where the ARU is assigned out of.
Move-up responsibilities will lie with the assigned Battalion Chief. The BC will maintain a constant awareness of the scheduled activity in order to move the adaptive response unit into areas of need.
205.09
2/3