FWFD SOPs Flashcards
(455 cards)
1
Q
Vehicle accident report form
A
FD 106
2
Q
State of TX form to report initial injury/illness
A
DWC-1
3
Q
State of TX form to outline employee health status
A
DWC-6
4
Q
When the supervisor of an employee who is injured, becomes ill or is involved in an accident the must notify his supervisor
A
As soon as possible
5
Q
Responsible for the submission of the DWC-1 to the Workers Comp Clerk
A
Immediate supervisor
6
Q
Responsible for ensuring delivery of initial DWC-1 to FD Safety Officer
A
Workers Comp Clerk
7
Q
FAO will notify the following in the event of a work related injury/illness (5)
A
- Safety 99
- BC and/or Shift Duty Chief
- Fire apparatus and equipment shop
- PD
- Risk management
8
Q
Official photographs taken by
A
Designated individuals
9
Q
When in an accident the associated forms must be delivered by employee/supervisor to appropriate persons no later than
A
The next business day
10
Q
Safety officer ensures form 106 is forwarded to the Appratus and Equipment shop and to Claims Office-Risk Management within
A
72 hours
11
Q
For non-vehcle injury/illness the employee/supervisor must deliver the DWC-1 to Workers Comp Clerk in Fire Admin no later than
A
The morning of the next business day
12
Q
Company members shall dress alike by
A
Class of uniform
13
Q
Collar Insigne placement:
- FF/Eng
- Officers
A
- FF/Eng = “FD” parallel to the ground, 1/4” from collar edges
- Officers = Bugles shall align with collar tip, 1/4” from collar edges
14
Q
Badge sizes
- Coat
- Shirt
- Wallet
A
- Coat = 2 3/4”
- Shirt = 2 1/2”
- Wallet = 1 5/8”
15
Q
Wallet badges issued to (3)
A
- Investigators
- Chief Officers
- Other personnel w/ approval of Fire Chief
16
Q
Operations required to maintain the following number of uniform articles:
- Trousers (BDU pants/shorts)
- Work shirts
- Dress shirt (blue or white)
- Work jacket
- Belt
- Ball cap
- Toboggan
- Job shirt
- Sweatshirt
- Sweatpants
- T-Shirt
- Shorts
A
- Trousers (BDU pants/shorts) = 5
- Work shirts = 5
- Dress shirt (blue or white) = 1
- Work jacket = 1
- Belt = 1
- Ball cap = 1
- Toboggan = 1
- Job shirt = 1
- Sweatshirt = 1
- Sweatpants = 1
- T-Shirt = 3
- Shorts = 1
17
Q
Non-Operations required to maintain the following number of uniform articles:
- Operations approved work uniform
- White dress/polo shirt
- Black trousers
A
- Operations approved work uniform = 1
- White dress/polo shirt = 5
- Black trousers = 5
18
Q
T-shirts/sweatshirts/physical fitness clothing shall be worn only (6)
A
- Exercising
- Health and fitness evals
- As sleeping atire
- Station cleanup
- Apparatus maintenance and cleanup
- Hydrant/hose testing
19
Q
Location of badge tab on Dress coat
A
1” above breast pocket
20
Q
Patch location on Dress coat
A
Left shoulder
21
Q
Dress Hat
- Fire Chief, Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief
- Battalion Chief
- Captain, Lieutenant
- Engineer, Firefighter
A
- Fire Chief, Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief = White bell crown, WHITE CAP BAND, gold mylar strap, gold medallion, rank specific
- Battalion Chief = White bell crown, BLACK CAP BAND, gold mylar strap, gold medallion, rank specific
- Captain, Lieutenant = Black bell crown, BLACK CAP BAND, gold mylar strap, gold medallion, rank specific
- Engineer, Firefighter = Black bell crown, BLACK CAP BAND, silver mylar strap, silver medallion, Firefighter scramble
22
Q
One maltese cross for each 5 years of service shall be worn n the ___ sleeve and above the rank designation
A
Left sleeve
23
Q
Rank designation shall be identified by a narrow ___ inch or wide ___ inch stripe near the sleeve cuff
- Fire Chief
- Assistant Chief
- Deputy Chief
- Battalion Chief
- Captain
- Lieutenant
- Engineer
- Firefighter
A
Narrow = 1/2" Wide = 1"
- Fire Chief = 1 wide, 2 narrow gold
- Assistant Chief = 1 wide, 1 narrow gold
- Deputy Chief = 1 wide gold
- Battalion Chief = 3 narrow, gold
- Captain = 2 narrow, gold
- Lieutenant = 1 narrow gold
- Engineer = 2 narrow silver
- Firefighter = 1 narrow silver
24
Q
Types of signs and symptoms that characterizes critical incident stress (4)
A
- Physical
- Cognitive
- Emotional
- Behavioral
25
Peer driven, clinician guided and provided within 48-72 hours
CISD
26
Objectives of CISD (6)
- Prevention of traumatic stress
- Mitigation of traumatic stress
- Intervention to assist in recovery
- Acceleration of recovery
- Restoration to function
- Maintenance of worker health and welfare
27
Takes place within 8 to 12 hours of the incident and last 30-45 min
Defusing
28
Objectives of defusing
- Rapid reduction of intense reactions
- Normalizing of the experience
- Re-establishment of the social network
- Assessment of personnel to determine if a full CISD is needed
29
One-on-one conversations with a trained Peer
Peer support counseling
30
Appointed by the Fire Chief and responsible for coordinating critical incident stress interventions and networking with other agencies and departments
CISM team coordinator
31
Critical incident stress management program id proactive by ____ and reactive by ____
- Educating members
| - Activating the CISM
32
FAO will automatically activate the CISM when (4)
- Line of duty death or life threatening injury to ff
- Multiple or mass casualty
- Fire fatality
- Any disaster or prolonged incident
33
If the appropriate agency never picks up monetary donations left at the firehouse then the company officer should contact this person
Duty investigator
34
Maintenance problems with overhead doors should be reported to (2)
- Building maintenance
| - FAO (after hours)
35
Officer who determines areas in city where vehicles are subject to damage due to vandalism
Deputy chief of operations
36
Approval to move vehicles into station lies with
Station officer
37
Assumes responsibility for all damages that occur to FD vehicles as a result of moving personal vehicles into station
Station officer
38
Determines the staffing level of the fire department
City council
39
When called for OT, report for duty within ___ hr from the time of notification
1 hour
40
OT suspension time for working OT without after being off sick
90 days
41
Non-exepmt employees OT policy
Straight time for hours worked up to their 40/56 hour work week unless its emergency call-back; Time and a half for hours work beyond their regular work week
42
Deputy Chief OT policy
Are exempt and only receive straight time
43
Request for removal of Voluntary OT list must be made by
1st week of each calendar year; contact the Shift Tech by January 7th
44
Shift techs maintain OT records for
1 year
45
Must be available at provided telephone number at this time when waiting for OT
0715
46
Operations personnel using more than 72 hours or non-operational personnel using more than 54 hours of undocumented non-occupational sick leave without providing medical documentation will be removed from the OT list for ___ days
90 days
47
No employee may work more than ___ hours of voluntary OT in a single work week (midnight Friday to midnight friday)
36 hours
48
Selection criteria on separate list for mandatory/force hire OT
- Employee with the least last OT day worked is hired
- Least last OT day worked is the same then selection based on highest seniority
- Paid 1 additional hour for travel
49
Acceptable reasons to refuse mandatory OT (3)
- Personal illness
- Family illness
- Other emergency
(Provide evidence in a letter to Deputy Chief)
50
All employees are limited to an unused balance of ___ hour of comp time
120 hours
51
Compensation for travel is limited to
30 min each way
52
When lieutenants begin earning acting pay when the station captain is off
- The beginning of the 3rd consecutive shift in which the captain if off
- Acting ay is earned the first day the captain off off when the absence is predetermined
53
Personnel may not voluntarily work more than ___ consecutive hours
72 hours
54
Number of weeks per calendar year of job-protected leave for absence of work because of serious health conditions or immediate family members serious health condition
12 weeks
55
Medical documentation is defined as (4)
- Non-occupational injury/illness Status Form with employee's physician signature
- Doctors office receipt with patient's name and date of visit
- Copy of prescription
- Written doctors statement confirming contact
56
FD MRCs (4)
- FWFD Senior Admin assistant
- Selected members of Admin Service Staff
- Alarm Office CAD administrator
- Limited number of alternates
57
Form signed by employee's physician and describes any on the job limitations or light duty requirements
Non-Occupational Illness/Injury Status Form
58
Rate of sick time accrual
- 56 hr
- 40 hr
- 56 hr = 6.93 per pay period
| - 40 hr = 4.62 per pay period
59
Supervisor should require employee to submit appropriate medical documentation when (2)
- Exceed the 72 hour undocumented leave limit (56 hr) or the 54 hour limit (40 hr)
- Supervisor has documented suspicions of potential leave abuse
60
56 hour employee should make sick leave notification through telestaff or through verbal contact with supervisor by this time
0710 hrs
61
40 hour employee should make sick leave notification by
The beginning of the workday to his supervisor
62
A 56 hr employee who uses more than __ hrs of undocumented sick leave or a 40 hr employee who uses more than ___ hrs f undocumented sick leave will be placed on 90 day OT suspension
56 hr employee = 48 hrs
| 40 hr employee = 36 hrs
63
An employee must complete FD 006 within ___ calendar days for each instance of sick leave
- 7 calendar days
64
Medical documentation may be submitted to the MRC in the following ways (4)
- In person
- Intra-departmental mailbag
- US mail
- Courier
65
Supervisor required to notify Payroll Group when employee has been absent for ___ consecutive days or when employee expresses a need for leave due to serious health condition
2 consecutive days
66
Approves assignments to all civil service personnel
Assistant Chief or designee
67
5 considerations of Assistant chief when filling vacancies
- Properly executed FD 015
- Job performance and relevant education
- Diversity of the workforce
- Seniority when all other factors are equal (rank, commission date, placement of entry exam)
- Special assignment (receiving assignment pay)
68
Commitment for all assignments
2 years; unless special training is required and training hasn't started in 6 months, commitment may be extended
69
Intra battalion transfers must be justified in writing and submitted to ___ for approval
Operations assistant chief
70
If an employee in a "special assignment" in unable to perform th duties of the spacial assignment for a period of ___ consecutive days, or ___ non-consecutive days in a consecutive 12 month period the the Chief or his designee may reassign the employee
- 120 consecutive days
| - 180 non-consecutive days
71
Vacation accural rate (56 hr)
- 1 year
- 5 yr
- 10 yr
- 15 yr
- 20 yr
- 1 yr = 6.93
- 5 yr = 7.85
- 10 yr = 8.31
- 15 yr = 9.23
- 20 yr = 10.62
72
Personnel are granted __ holidays plus one personal holiday for an additional ___ hours per calendar year
- 8 holidays
| - 108 hours
73
Fire ops will provide each battalion chief the following forms by September 15th (5)
- Daily vacation quota
- Vacation selection worksheet
- Battalion vacation recap
- Work schedule
- FLSA schedule
74
Vacation selection process must be completed by
Dec. 1st
75
May only be used in 12 hr increments
Personal holiday
76
Emergency recall:
- Level I
- Level II
- Level III
- Level I = Partial recall; limited number
- Level II = Single shift recall
- Level III = Total recall of all personnel
77
A mandatory order to return to work unless otherwise incapacitated and unable to report
Recall
78
Non-manditory request to return to work to fill an unanticipated vacancy
Emergency call back
79
Responsible for completing and distributing inflow/outflow form FD 048, located in the ready reserve box
Company officers
80
Level I, II, or III recall can be instituted by (4)
- Fire Chief
- Assistant Operations Chief
- Deputy Chief
- Shift Deputy Chief
81
Preferred inflow points for Level II and III recall (3)
- Will Rogers, Station 80
- Fire training Center
- Bolt Street
82
When the DWC-1 (occupational injury/illness) should be faxed to the Workers Comp Clerk
As soon as possible but no later than the end of the work day/shift
83
Employees with occupational injury/illness should request the examining physician complete a ___ for each examination/treatment resulting from the occupational injury/illness
DWC-73
84
A DWC-73 should be submitted at least every ___ days from the date of the first report until their return to work
30 days (requirement may be extended by Fire Chief, Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief)
85
Employee must contact their supervisor every ___ days for 56 hr employees and every ___ days for 40 hr employees
56 hr = every 6 days
| 40 hr = every 5 days
86
Employee must complete a 007 if returning to ops after being absent for more than ___ days
90 days
87
Qualified EMS supplies not resupplied by medstar should be documented on FD 703 and forwarded to the EMS Office with the following info (6)
- Apparatus number
- Incident number
- Incident date
- Incident address
- Medstar unit
- A brief account of circumstances
88
Items resupplied by EMS 99 (5)
- Epinephrine Auto-injector
- Defibrillators and their accessories
- Pulse oximetry devices
- Glucometers
- Suction units
89
This is as important as the on-scene time
Time of arrival at patient
90
EMS 99 duties (10)
- Respond to working structure fires
- Respond to all multiple alarms, hazmat and mass casualty
- Maintain and provide AED and H.P. Codemaster service
- Provide monthly and quarterly reports to EPAB
- On scene support for speciality teams
- Medical support to the FWPD SWAT team
- Service as the on duty Infectious Disease Control Officer
- Serve as the after hours substance abuse officer
- Notify the CISD Director at the appropriate times
- Maintain and service EMS vehicles on a weekly basis
91
When evidence must be moved (3)
- Use a bandage or cloth to handle it
- Note the exact location prior to the move
- Notify the PD officer in charge of the crime scene
92
If a victims clothing must be removed (3)
- Handled only one person
- Do not cut or tear through an entrance or exit hole
- Do not cover evidence when garments are laid aside
93
The implementation and application of the infectious control plan is the responsibility of (3)
- EMS 1
- EMS 2
- EMS 99
94
When an employee is exposed to any body substance (4)
- Wash
- Contact EMS 99
- Accompany patient
- Complete DWC-6 and PER Affidavit
95
Will draw blood samples when Concentra is closed
EMS 99
96
Texas Administrative Code requires a baseline blood sample to be drawn when
A workers compensation claim is filed
97
Ten or more victims at one incident
Mass causality incident
98
Less than ten victims at one incident or any incident where victims overwhelm the rescuers
Multipul casualty incident
99
Extrication and triage groups managed by
FD
100
Triage, treatment and transport (T3) managed by
Medstar
101
FD Triage group supervisor establishes
A causality collection point (CCP)
102
How to request additional medical personnel and equipment
Same manner as additional fire companies
103
5 rolls of surveyors tape
- Red
- Yellow
- Green
- Blue
- Black
- Red = Priority 1 - Critical/Immediate
- Yellow = Priority 2 - Non-critical/Delayed
- Green = Priority 3 - Minor or no injuries
- Blue = Priority 4 - Expectant
- Black = Priority 0 - Deceased
104
START
Simple Triage And Rapid Transport
105
START Method
Two interventions allowed
- Open airway (two attempts)
- Control life threatening hemorrhaging
106
Triage process is limited to ___ seconds per patient
30 seconds
107
START process (4)
- Airway - attempt to open twice - not breathing = BLACK
- Breathing - respirations > 30 = RED
- Circulation - cap refill > 2 sec or absent radial pulse = RED
- Mental status - unable to follow commands = RED or does follow commands = YELLOW/GREEN
108
T-3 Group is managed by
First in Medstar 80/81
109
May be established for incidents involving multiple T3 areas
Transportation Group Supervisor (A Medstar representative)
110
Medical Branch/Division established when a HAZMAT incident requires response personnel to wear
Level A or B protective suits
111
Medical Branch/Division officer
EMS 1/EMS 99
112
When determining what hazards are involved use at least ___ available references in order to compare the info and to determine the best course of action
3 resources
113
Medical Branch/Division is established here
Cold zone
114
Monitor personnel closely when oral temps exceed ___
99.6ºF
115
Do not allow personnel to wear encapsulating suits if their temperature exceeds ___
100.6ºF
116
Fluid loss in personnel should not exceed ___% of total body weight
1.5%
117
Fluid loss of ___ or greater will require an IV of NS for emergency hydration and transport to a hospital
6%
118
Administer ___ ounces of water for each ___ ounces of weight loss
24 ounces of water for each 8 ounces lost
| 3 for 1 replacement
119
Recommended that personnel drink ___ ounces of water before beginning work and ___ to ___ cups of liquid every 15-20 minutes during breaks
- 16 ounces
| - 2 to 3 cups
120
Personnel shall be evaluated if their heartbeat exceeds ___ bpm
110 bpm
121
In the event of an accident the FAO will notify the following (7)
- Safety 99 (business hours)
- Shift tech (after hours)
- Closest Battalion Chief
- Shift Division Chief
- Apparatus and Equipment shop
- PD
- Risk management
122
Shall take official photographs at incidents (2)
- Safety 99
| - Shift Division Chief or designee
123
Forms associated with a vehicle accident will be faxed and originals forwarded trough the chain-of-command to the Safety Officer no later than
The morning of the next business day
124
The following will determine the need for a post-acident drug/alcohol test (4)
- Fatality
- Person is transported
- Citation for a traffic violation is issued to city driver
- Request by Battalion Chief or Shift Division Chief
125
If drug testing contractor is unavailable
Personnel are take to Harris Hospital Emergency room
126
How long are forms FD 901, 902, 902.1, 903 retained in station files
Until the apparatus is retired
127
Form is completed on Saturday
FD 903
128
Apparatus repairs contact during and after working hours (2)
- During working hours = Apparatus & Equipment Shop
| - After working hours = Light and Air shop
129
When exercising the air compressor in the CAFS system the air pressure and water pressure should not vary more than ___ psi while discharging air
10 psi
130
Continue to discharge air from the CAFS system for ___ min or until the system temp reaches ___ degrees
- 10 minutes
| - 180º F
131
With the CAFS system in the "fixed" position the RED needle (air pressure) should read ___ to ___ psi regardless of the pump pressure
140 to 150 psi
132
CAFS should be discharged at ___ psi
100 psi
133
Buzzers on LTI quints/trucks will sound when
Engine oil falls below the established critical point
134
Rescue ropes:
- Type (4)
- Diameter
- Length
- Tensile strength
- Type (4) = Static Kernmantle; Non-elongational; Non- spinning; High abrasion resistance
- Diameter = 1/2"
- Length = 150'
- Tensile strength = 9,000 lbs
135
When rescue ropes are used (2)
- All life threatening situations
| - Water rescue
136
Utility ropes diameter
3/8"
137
How rescue ropes are stored (2)
- Sealed bag
| - Metal container
138
Designated "rope station"
Station 1
139
When requesting rope replacement (3)
- 703 or email to Station 1 with following info
+ Type of usage
+ Type of contamination
140
Station 1 shall maintain a rope log with the following info (4)
- Company rope is issued to
- Date of issue
- Lot number of the rope
- Length and color of the rope
141
Number of salvage/walk tarps:
- Engine
- Quint/truck
```
- Engine
+ 2 salvage
+ 1 walk
- Quint/truck
+ 7 salvage
+ 3 walk
```
142
Salvage and walk tarps are made of
Vinyl covered nylon
143
Measurements:
- Salvage
- Walk
- Salvage = 12' x 18'
| - Walk = 34" x 15 '
144
Rolls of plastic (20' x 100') are kept
At each truck/quint company and battalion HQ
145
When plastic is used in lieu of tarps (3)
- When security of the salvage tarps are in question
- When tarps are needed for extend periods of time
- When supply of salvage tarps has been depleted
146
Company identification stenciled in these locations on a tarp
On both sides at each corner and center at both ends
147
When ground ladder must pass a service test (3)
- Annually
- After repair
- Subjected to heat, unusual stress, integrity of ladder is in question
148
Will ensure the scheduling of annual ladder tests
Equipment coordinator
149
Protected area at a vehicle related roadway incident that is shielded by the block from apparatus
Protected zone
150
Area that is not protected by emergency vehicles
Hazard zone
151
Physical area of a roadway within which emergency personnel perform fire, EMS, and rescue tasks
Temporary work zone
152
Distance the first arriving apparatus shall be parked upstream to from an incident to create a protected zone
100'
153
When blocking to the left or to the right the apparatus should be at a ___ degree angle with wheels turned away from the incident
45º
154
Use the fire apparatus to block additional traffic lanes as necessary and when possible position the apparatus to protect the ____ from approaching traffic
Pump operator
155
The second arriving apparatus is for ..
the safety of all personnel
156
Traffic cone deployment
Upstream at 15' intervals with the furthest cone 75' to 100' upstream
157
Shall take charge of recovered valuables
Investigator
158
Valuables shall be inventoried by both finder and investigator and placed into an evidence bag and signed by
The investigator and the finder
159
Reasons why FAO will dispatch a fire company on a lockout (6)
- Person inside or outside of vehicle/structure and due to age, physical impairment, or special circumstances is unable to enter or exit
- Animal confined to vehicle/structure capable of causing damage to self or structure
- Urgency exists causing the caller to relocate
- Risk due to time or area
- Vehicle is creating a danger or hazardous situation
- Any situation considered an emergency or matter of urgent nature
160
Lockout form FD 740 is retained in station files for
1 year
161
May request a post incident analysis (PIA) (2)
- Operations Assistant Chief
| - Educational and Support Services Assistant Chief
162
Responsible for the formal PIA program
Educational and Support Services Assistant Chief
163
PIA are expected to be a
Learning experience
164
Number of RED/YELLOW hydrant rings initially issued to each fire company
5 (additional rings can be obtained from supply)
165
After testing a hydrant that was previously out of service, fire company should remove the ring and complete form ___ and forward the top copy to ___ and rata in the bottom copy in station files
- Form FD 711
| - Top copy to FAO
166
Responsible for setting the response parameters for the FWFD (3)
- Shift Deputy Chief
- Assistant Chief of Operations
- Fire Chief
167
Composition of Brush alarm (and all additional brush alarms)
- 1 Battalion Chief
- 2 Engines
- 3 Brush trucks w/ primary engine/quint
168
A cooperative agency that includes the Texas Forest Service
Texas Interagency Coordination Center (TICC)
169
Agency who issues a Forecast Fire Danger Report
Texas Interagency Coordination Center (TICC)
170
Agency who issues Red Flag Warnings
National Weather Service
171
Paramaters for Red Flag Warnings (3)
- Sustained wind average ≥ 15 mph
- Relativity humidity ≤ 25%
- Temperature > 75ºF
172
Fire Weather Watch issued by National Weather Service ___ to ___ hours in advance of expected Red Flag Warning conditions
12 to 48 hours in advance
173
Should drive the brush truck
Most experienced FF
174
The need for additional staffing and resource deployment will be determined by (2)
- Operations Assistant Chief
| - Shift Deputy Chief
175
Number of CAFS engines dispatched to all one-alarm or greater brush fires
At least 1
176
Authority to: (3)
- Cancel all non-emergency activities
- Establish Brush Fire Command (BFC)
- Recall off duty personnel
- Activate the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
- Fire Chief
- Operations Assistant Chief
- Shift Deputy Chief
177
The EOC will (3)
- Monitor area wide conditions/fire activity
- Notify adjoining cities of potential mutual aid needs
- Notify Medstar of reduced response capabilities
178
A location (preferably a fire barrier), to start attacking the fire
Anchor point
179
A fire set between a wildfire and the control line to create a barrier
Backfire (used as a last resort)
180
A fire set between the main fire and control line or barrier to burnout any unburned fuels between the wildfire and the control line
Burnout
181
A natural or manmade barrier where the forward progress of the fire is expected to be stopped
Control line
182
Used to establish accountability in a wildfire incident that covers a large geographic area
Lookouts, Communications, Escapes routes, Safety zones (LCES)
183
Mop up distance for large brush fires
100' wide and adjacent to the control line
184
Part of the wild land fire with the greatest forward rate of speed
Head
185
Indentations in a fire edge formed by fingers or slow burning areas
Pocket (activity inside a pocket is extremely dangerous)
186
Unburned area inside a fire perimeter
Island
187
Occurs when fire crosses a control line or natural barrier intended to confine the fire
Slopover
188
Three basic modes of attack in a wild land situation
- Direct
- Indirect
- Combination
189
Factors used in determining mode of attack in a wild land situation (5)
- Exposures
- Area involved
- Weather
- Available resources
- Flame length
190
Flame length = Attack mode:
- 0' - 4'
- 4' - 8'
- Over 8'
- 0' - 4' = Direct attack on all sides
- 4' - 8' = Direct attack flanks - Direct/indirect attack head
- Over 8' = Indirect attack head and right flank
191
Tactical priorities at brush fire (4)
- Life safety
- Property protection
- Fire containment
- Exposures, resources, access, water, topography, weather
192
10 Standard Firefighting Orders
1. Keep informed on fire weather conditions and forecasts
2. Know what the fire is doing at all times
3. Base all actions on the current and expected behavior of the fire
4. Identify escape routes and safety zones and make them known
5. Post lookouts when there is possible danger
6. Be alert. Keep calm. Think clearly. Act Decisively
7. Maintain prompt communications with your supervisors
8. Give clear instructions and be sure they are understood
9. Maintain control of personnel at all times
10. Fight fire aggressively, putting safety first
193
First company on scene of a grass/brush fire shall give a CAN report (5)
- What is burning
- Exposures
- Mode of attack
- Safety considerations
- Resources needed
194
Water supply for brush trucks are a high incident priority and should be established by
Engineer assigned to the first pumping apparatus that resounded with the initial brush truck
195
Accountability os maintained with each division by
Ensuring all fire units use one way in and one way out of all fire areas within a division
196
Orientation at a wildland fire
Accomplished by giving directions relativity to a position at the rear/heal of the fire facing the head
197
A critical element in determining the method of attack at a wildland fire
Access
198
Every vehicle should have
Wire cutters
199
Operating uphill from an advancing fire shall only be used in situations where ..
Immediate intervention is necessary to protect life
200
How wildland fires are most effectively attacked
From a central point at the head of the fire with fire vehicles proceeding down each flank
201
An exception to attacking the head first
When flank exposures exist
202
Last step in wild land fire suppression
Mop up
203
Goal of mop up
To prevent re-ignition
204
Type of lay that is beneficial when other arriving units are delayed and marginal water supplies will be effective; Requires another apparatus to position at the hydrant to augment water supplies
Forward lay
205
Standard humat valve forward lay configuration is adequate for
1 and 2 family dwelling classes
206
Volume connection reduces intake velocities by ___% and intake friction loss by ___%
- 50%
| - 75%
207
Compared to a boosted humat, a volume connection increases hydrant output by up to ___%
40%
208
At apartment/commercial fires the hydrant will be designated by the apparatus officer by of the following (5)
- Instructions from command
- Visual identification
- MDC hydrant info (F3)
- Knowledge of hydrant location
- Water map
209
Not to exceed ___ psi discharge pressure with a 4" supply line
200 psi
210
ARFF procedures are outlined in the following documents (5)
- Letters of Agreement
- Airport Emergency Plan
- Airport Certification Manual
- Federal Regulations
- FWFD SOPs and ARFF Memos
211
Control zones shall be used around all
Alert aircraft
212
Access to the warm or hot zone requires (3)
- Assignment by ARFF Commander
- Proper PPE
- Proper HAZMAT and NIMS training
213
Battalion 6 will be dispatched on all ___ within the city and within ___ miles of the control towers of Meacham, Alliance, and Spinks
- Allert III
| - 5 miles
214
Day and times of scheduled ARFF drills
Monday between 0900 - 1100 or within 1 hour of sunset
215
ARFF personnel must monitor channel ___ when out of the station
Channel 6
216
Compliance with the mobil fueler and fuel farm inspection discrepancies must be based on the risk determined by
The inspecting officer
217
Minor discrepancies must be corrected within ___ days
7 days
218
Firefighters contracted for specialized equipment standby at Meacham shall (2)
- Familiarize themselves with aircraft being modified each shift
- Physically tour the facility and aircraft at least once every 30 days
219
Helicopter Utilization Guidelines are addressed in
EPAB Medical Protocols
220
Officer dispatched to secure helicopter LZ (2)
- The LZ coordinator
| - Responsible for communications with helicopter
221
Size of LZ
- 100' x 100'
| Large heli = 120' x 120'
222
Helicopter approach considerations (3)
- Wind direction
- Approach/departure path free of obstructions
- Advise heli crew on initial contact of any obstructions
223
Ground guide for LZ (5)
- In full bunker gear
- Positioned on the upwind side of LZ
- After heli has landed, will secure rear portion of LZ
- Prior to takeoff, position in pilot's view
- Responsible for security of LZ
224
Smoke deployed at LZ during daylight operations (3)
- Downwind of areas of operations
- Ignited 2 -3 minutes prior to arrival
- Never used inside LZ
225
Night operations LZ (3)
- Non essential white lights turned off
- Red lights left on
- Strobe light placed on the ground in the center of the LZ
226
LZ location at HAZMAT incidents
- Upwind, at least 1 mile from the incident
227
Bystanders should be kept ___ feet from the LZ
100'
228
Normal working hours of Fire Apparatus and Equipment shop
M - F; 0700- 1730
229
Lost or damaged equipment shall be explained in detail on Form FD703 and forwarded to (2)
- Division Chief
| - Apparatus and Equipment shop
230
Confined space response (5)
- Closest fire unit
- Closest hazmat satellite
- Closest Battalion
- Station 2 including Battalion 2 Chief
- Technical Operations Chief (notified)
231
2 major confined space hazard categories
- Hazardous atmospheres
| - General safety hazards
232
One-third of all confined space fatalities can be blamed on
Atmospheric conditions
233
Atmosphere in a confined space incident should be tested in the following order (3)
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1. Oxygen level
< 19.5% = deficient
>23.5% = enriched
2. Flammability or combustable gases and vapors
> 10% of LEL
3. Toxic gases and vapors
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234
Primary responsibility of all confined space rescue members
- Safety of themselves and team
235
Rescuers who enter a confined space shall use a rescue barnes with
Safety line attached
236
Breathing apparatus shall be used in confined spaces unless
Analysis of atmosphere determines it is safe
237
Any unit that encounters a confined space incident will take the following steps (7)
- Size up
- Identify the hazards
- Request Station 2 including Batt 2 Chief
- Location, number of victims, types of injuries
- Nature of the emergency (rescue/recovery)
- How long has the victim been in place
- Crowd and scene control
238
Confined space incident warm zone (5)
- Command
- Rehab
- Accountability
- EMS
- Stand-by teams
239
Confined space incident cold zone (4)
- Staging
- Resource
- Liaison
- All others
240
Type of ventilation used in confined spaces where there is:
- One entry point
- Two entry points
- One entry point = Negative ventilation via duct
| - Two entry points = Positive ventilation via hydraulic fan
241
Will be assigned as Safety Officer on technical rescue incidents
Technical rescue team member
242
Officer in charge of rescue or recovery
Technical rescue team leader
243
Responsible for locating anchor points, setting up lowering or retrieval system
Rigging team
244
Responsible of maintaining the safety line
Safety line attendant
245
Can be used on one person load safety line
Munter hitch
246
Responsible for coordinating with rescue team leader the type of communications the entry team will use
Communications team
247
Ratio of personnel outside the confined space to support personnel working within
2:1
| stand-by rescue team ratio = 1:1
248
Horn blasts (3)
3 long = Evacuate (1 sec each)
1 long = Cease operations/all quiet (3 seconds)
1 long + 1 short = Resume operations
249
Radio alerts (3)
- Mayday
- Emergency traffic
- Emergency alert tone
250
RITs shall be maintained outside all entry points and will consist of a minimum of ___ fully equipped firefighters
2
251
A fire in the initial beginning stage which can be controlled or extinguished by a portable fire extinguisher, Class II standpipe, or small hose (no larger than a redline)
Incipient stage fire
252
All deviations from the Two-in - Two-out policy shall be documented in the following manor
Written report submitted by company officer to the Fire Chief or designee and is subject to investigation by the TCFP
253
Primary and secondary functions of automatic fire alarm systems
- Provide early notification to building occupants
| - Provide early notification to FD
254
Composition of hazmat team (5)
- 3 hazmat Batt Chiefs
- 3 Captains
- 6 Lieutenants
- 9 Engineers
- 18 Firefighters
255
Primary hazmat units (4)
- B-2
- S-2
- T-2
- E-2
256
Satellite hazmat units/stations (3)
- B-1, B-3, B-4, B-5, B-6
- EMS 99
- Stations: 15, 17, 24, 32, 37
257
Responsible for hazmat training, equipment, maintenance, personnel management, and , meet applicable standards of federal and state agencies
B-2 Chiefs and Station 2 Captains
258
All injuries reported at hazmat Level I incidents will dictate a response by (2)
- EMS 99
| - A Battalion Chief
259
For materials not listed in the ERG, refer to (2)
- MSDS
| - EMO
260
Zone at a hazmat incident that is directed by the Hazmat Branch Officer and is contaminated by hazardous materials
Hot zone/Exclusion zone
261
Zone at a hazmat incident where the Hazardous Materials Team Group is located and the Decontamination Group will be established
Warm zone/Contamination reduction zone
262
Zone at a hazmat incident that contains the command post
Cold zone/Support zone
263
Personnel assigned to Operations must have a minimum of ___ hours of training in hazmat procedures or have sufficient experience
24 hours
264
All paramedics will be trained in hazmat to the ___ level
Technician level
265
"3 UPS"
Uphill, Upwind, Upstream
266
Hazmat Batt Chief shall designate a Hot Zone Safety Officer for Levels ___ and ___ incidents
Levels III and IV incidents
267
Hazmat level defined as:
- Small spill ≤ 55 gal
- NFPA rating = 2-2-0 or lower
Hazmat Level I
268
Hazmat level defined as:
- Small spill that may cause injuries
- Any chemical exposure that will require documentation
- Large spill of NFPA 2-2-0 or lower
- Fire involving hazmat of a significant quantity
Hazmat Level II
269
Hazmat Branch will assign Hazmat team duties (5)
- Establish a decontamination zone
- Designate reference team
- Establish zone boundaries
- Establish entry teams
- Establish a back up team
270
Hazmat level defined as:
- Release of materials that has caused numerous injuries
- Release of materials in a congested area, possibility of injuries or environmental damage
- Release of materials with a moderate to high
Health hazard = 3 or 4
Flammability = 3 or 4
Reactivity = 1 - 4
Hazmat Level III
271
Hazmat level defined as:
| A hazmat emergency of community-wide significance
Hazmat Level IV
272
Shall be notified on all hazmat Level II or higher incidents (5)
- Deputy chief of Operations¿
- Technical Operations Chief
- Technical Officer
- Duty Chief
- Affected staff
273
Responsible for assuming Hazmat Branch and for appointing a Hazmat Safety Officer
Battalion 2
274
This Team shall:
- Establish the Hot zone
- Evacuate/rescue persons in critical danger
- Identify materials involved
- Confer with Hazmat Branch and use information to formulate an action plan
Hazmat Team
275
Hazmat Safety Officer responsibilities (4)
- Name and times kept on entry teams
- Proper protective equipment being used
- FWFD paramedics are monitoring the conditions of entry team members
- Decon is properly set up and managed
276
Primary objective of decontamination
To avoid contaminating anyone/anything beyond the decontamination zone
277
Last step in resolving a hazmat incident
Debriefing affected emergency responders
278
Activated when outside forces are required to support evacuation
EOC
279
Activate the siren for ___ seconds then make an instructional announcement over the PA
10 seconds
280
Responsible for the proper completion and disposition of the Hazardous Materials Incident Report from FD 715 or FD 726
Station 2 Hazmat Team officer
281
Organizational level having functional and/or geographical responsibilities
Branch
282
The organizational level with responsibility for major functional areas
Section
- Operations
- Logistics
- Planing
- Finance/Admin
283
Utilized at incidents where the span of control with Divisions/Groups is maximized and/or incidents involving two or more distinctly different major management components
Branch Directors
284
IC responsible for the following tactical objectives (3)
- Life safety
- Incident stabilization
- Property conservation
285
The first arriving unit shall initiate command by giving an initial radio report; CAN CAR
Conditions
Actions
Needs
Command
Accountability
RIT
286
Command options (3)
- Nothing showing - Investigative Mode
- Fast attack - Mobile Command Mode
- Command Mode - Stationary Command post
287
Officer assuming command shall
Communicate with the individual being relieved by radio or face-to-face (face to face is preferred)
288
Individual being relieved should communicate the following to the officer assuming command (3)
- General situation status
- Deployment and assignments of on scene companies
- A needs appraisal for additional resources
289
Provides the most effective framework for command transfer
Tactical worksheet
290
- Strategic level
- Coordination level
- Tactical level
- Task level
- Strategic level = Incident Commander
- Coordination level = Branch Directors
- Tactical level = Division Supervisors
- Task level = Companies
291
Section functions (4)
- Operations
- Logistics
- Planing
- Finance/Admin
292
Section responsible forecasting and obtaining future resource needs
Logistics section
293
Section responsible for evaluating future resource requirements
Planing
294
Section responsible for assigning units to Divisions/Branches
Operations
295
High rise
Any building with 4 or more stories above the lowest FD access or in which complete evacuation is not practical due to height and/or configuration
296
High rise packs (9)
- One - 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" gated lightweight wye
- One - 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" reducer fitting
- One - 1 1/2" nozzle
- 100' of 1 3/4" hose
- One - 12" pipe wrench
- One roll of duct tape
- Water thief
- 6' of 2 1/2" hose
297
Minimum of 2 companies who's primary goal is to locate and extinguish the fire
Suppression Group
298
Keyed switch inside an elevator; places elevator in Phase II operation
Emergency Operations Switch
299
Should met with building reps in they area to pre-plan responses/actions (3)
- Battalion chiefs
- Company officers
- Bureau of Fire Prevention
300
High rise response to automatic alarm (3)
- 1 Battalion Chief
- 1 Truck/quint
- 2 Engines
301
Rice response to a report of fire
- 2 Battalion Chiefs
- 2 Trucks/Quints
- 4 Engines
- Squad 2 or a fifth engine
302
A quints assignment upon arrival at a high rise alarm will be dictated by their sequence of arrival
.
303
Upon confirmation of a working fire in a high rise FAO shall dispatch (4)
- Second alarm
- Safety officer
- Shift Deputy Chief
- All but one Battalion Chief
304
First alarm objectives at a high rise fire (7)
- Suppression
- Water supply
- Lobby
- Rapid intervention
- Resource
- Floors above
- Command
305
First company on scene (3)
- Secure elevator keys
- Recall elevators
- Meet with next appropriate company to for suppression group
306
First on engine and quint/truck shall form the
Suppression group
307
First truck/quint engineer to establish
Lobby Division
308
If smoke is confirmed, Suppression Group Supervisor becomes
Division Supervisor
309
Second on Truck
Assumes/establishes Lobby Division
310
Second on scene engine (4)
- Establish water supply
- Locate sprinkler standpipe and supply standpipe (200' away)
- Check standpipe from lobby to floor below fire
- Report to Resource Division
311
Third on scene engine (4)
- Establish Resource Division (2 floors below)
- Establish/maintain accountability for companies assigned to Resource
- Advise Command and/or Logistics when resources fall below designated levels
- Assign crew duties as requested by Command
312
Fourth on scene engine (3)
- Establish Floors Above Group
- Search floors above
- Communicate CAN to Command
313
Squad 2/fifth engine on scene (2)
- Establish RIT
| - Position in Resource Division
314
First on scene Battalion Chief (2)
- Assumes Command (outside a 200" area)
| - Establish a 200' parameter around entire structure
315
Refuge and Treatment location (rehab)
2 or 3 floors below
316
First engine of second alarm
Staging Supervisor
317
Staging supervisor reports to
Logistics
318
High rise Safety Officer must be knowledgable of (4)
- Building construction
- Effects of fire on certain types of construction
- Firefighting tactics
- Command procedures
319
No FWFD personnel may enter or exit the incident without
Reporting to Lobby or appropriate accountability officer
320
Accountability shall be established and maintained at each
Division
321
This will indicate priority areas for search within a high rise after hours
Log book used by building security
322
Elevatore used for evacuation must be approved by a
Division/Group Supervisor and operated by a FF
323
Personnel should not use the elevator if (4)
- Fire is on or reported below the 5th floor
- Does not have FF controls
- Has visible smoke or water
- Has a history of problems
324
A flashing firefighter helmet on the control panel indicates
An imminent shunt trip
325
Never stop an elevator by using the ..
Elevator stop button
326
To stop an elevator while in Phase II use the
Call Cancel button
327
To hold an elevator at a certain floor
Turn the key to the HOLD position
328
Ventilation must be started ...
At the top floor
329
4 types of standpipe systems
- Wet
- Dry
- Wet combination
- Automatic Sprinkler and standpipe combination
330
Standpipes configuration in modern high-rise
2 1/2" connection in stairway at each landing and a 1 1/2" connection in hallways with 1 1/2" unlined hose
331
FD standpipe line shall be (2)
- 2 1/2" lined hose
| - 1 3/4" lined hose
332
Initial pumping pressure to FDC should be
150 psi (boosted to 200 psi if fire is obvious)
333
Should not be used on standpipe lines
Automatic nozzles
334
Basic communications resources typically available at high-rise fires (5)
- FD radios
- Public service telephones
- In-building telephone system
- Public address system
- Cell phones
335
All Suppression Group Passports will be left on first arriving engine and the ___ shall collect the Suppression Groups Passports before establishing Lobby Division
Second arriving Truck
336
___ arriving engine company shall carry the Suppression Groups Passports (along with their own) to an area 2 floors below the fire and establish Resource Division
Third arriving engine
337
Hydrant shall be inspected annually between
March 1st and November 30th
338
The coordination point for hydrant inspections
Water Resource Officer
339
Assigne new and/or repaired hydrant inspections
Water Resource Officer
340
Hydrant testing should be done between these times
8am - 5 pm; M-F (excluding downtown companies)
341
Downtown hydrants inspected on
Sunday
342
Hydrant inspection schedule:
- South
- North/Downtown
- East
- West/Southwest
- South = March 1 - April 15
- North/Downtown = April 16 - May 31
- East = Sept 1 - Oct 15
- West/Southwest = Oct 16 - Nov 30
343
Operating a power saw above chest height shall only be conducted
Under direct order and under supervision of officer
344
SCBA includes (5)
- Face piece
- Regulator
- PASS
- Voice amplifier
- Cylinder and harness
345
SCBA cylinders with less than __ psi must be filled or replaced
4000 psi
346
High pressure hose coupling should be
Hand tight
347
All fire companies will inspect extra cylinders monthly to ensure a minimum pressure of ___ psi and the ___ date is correct
- 4000 psi
| - hydrostatic date
348
Hydrostatic test intervals:
- Kevlar wrapped
- Carbon fiber
- Kevlar wrapped = 3 year
| - Carbon fiber = 5 year
349
Level I staging
Automatically applies to multi unit response (3 or more companies)
350
Acknowledge arrival at Level II staging area via
MDC
351
Staging Officer (first officer on scene of second alarm) will communicate with
Command or Logistics if set up
352
Hold shall be put on vehicles that are 95)
- Part of a crime scene
- Product of a crime
- Subject to impound under state law
- Search warrant is anticipated
- Subject to seizure under state/federal law
353
No vehicle holds shall be continued after
Final disposition
354
Common hazard associated with drug labs (6)
- Flammable, toxic, explosive atmospheres
- Water reactive, pyrophoric, shock sensitive
- Leaking or damaged chemical containers
- Electrical hazards
- Chemical reactions
- Booby traps
355
Appropriate action when issuing a parking citation (3)
- Request driver move vehicle
- Issue a citation
- Issue a citation and have vehicle towed (does not apply to handicap parking violation)
356
When issuing a parking citation the fire company must provide the report number to the wrecker driver
Entered in the "Service Number" space on the Wrecker Selection and Property Form
357
Fire lane violations are coded as
05
358
Obstruction of fire plug violations are coded as
10
359
Yellow copy of the citation goes to
Violator
360
White and pink copies of the violation goes to
Fire Prevention Bureau
361
Considered a priority for the FWFD
Physical fitness
362
Consider fitness training as
Suppression training
363
Main objective of the physical fitness program
Lessen the frequency and severity of employee injuries
364
40 hour personnel are allowed ___ minutes of physical fitness per day
30 min
365
Designates Board positions and coordinates the Accident Review and Safety Board meetings
Safety Officer
366
Composition of the Accident Review and Safety Board (5)
- Chairperson
- Vice-Chairperson
- Investigator/recorder
- Other members as assigned by the Fire Chief
- 440 shall have one appointment to the board
367
Where crews must operate from opposing or conflicting positions
Radio or face-to-face communications shall be used to coordinate actions
368
Retains the responsibility for personnel safety
IC
369
Major reason for the implementation of an incident management system
Safety of firefighting personnel
370
Group supervisors must maintain he capability of communicating with forces under their command to control both ___ and ___ of assuaged companies
position and funcrion
371
Hazards affecting only a specific Division or Group will be dealt with within that area and not necessarily affect the entire operation
.
372
A ladder shall be extended ___ to ___ rungs above the roof line
2 to 3 rungs
373
A leading cause of serious injury and death to firefighters
Structural collapse
374
In a typical fire involved building this is the most likely candidate for collapse
roof
375
Telltale signs of collapse (6)
- Cracks in exterior walls
- Bulges in exterior walls
- Sounds of structural movement
- Smoke or water leaking through walls
- Flexible movement of any floor or roof
- Interior or exterior bearing walls or columns twisting, leaning, or flexing
376
Structures other than fire protected or heavy timber can be expected to fail after ___ minutes of heavy fire involvement
20 minutes
377
After ___ to __ minutes of interior operations the IC should initiate a careful evaluation of structural conditions
10 to 15 minutes
378
When conditions become untenable (4)
- Evacuate
- Regroupe
- Re-communicate
- Redeploy
379
If search personnel are searching without a hoseline, ___ must be used when encountering conditions of limited visibility
Lifelines
380
Passport system measurements:
- Name tag
- Passport
- Status board
- Name tag = 3/4" x 2 1/2"
- Passport = 3" x 4"
- Status board = 8" x 11"
381
Minimum crew size
2, with radios
382
First engine to each geographical side of an incident becomes the initial accountability location
Passports of the first engine to each geographic side of the incident will remain with the apparatus
383
FAO will alert the IC at ___ minute intervals until the operations changes from offensive to defensive or until the fee is declared under control
15 minute intervals
384
PAR shall be initiated by the IC if (4)
- Report of a missing or trapped FF
- Change from offensive to defensive
- Sudden hazardous event at the incident
- Determined necessary by command
385
Passport accountability shall be maintained through to ___ at which time a PAR for all crews should be obtained
"fire under control"
386
Best defense when responding to scenes of reported violence
Following proper procedure
387
Second apparatus dispatched to scene of reported violence should
Stage until given instructions by on scene company
388
Before responding too a call of reported violence the officer should
Don protective equipment, bunker coat/pants, and helmet
389
Vehicle specifically designed for FF rehab with seating up to 10 -12
Rehab vehicle
390
Rehab located ___ floors below a fire in high rise fire
2 floors below
391
FF sent to rehab after using ___ 30 min bottles or ___ 45 to 60 min bottle
- Two 30 min bottles
| - One 45 to 60 min bottle
392
Rehab Unit Leader or Group Supervisor
Usually EMS 99
| - assigned under logistics
393
If a F heart rate exceeds ___ bpm and oral temp will be taken
110 bpm
394
If the FF oral temp exceeds ___ degrees then he is not permitted to wear protective clothing and not allowed to return to work until HR and temp return to normal
100.4ºF
395
A sustained HR of greater than ___ after 20 minutes of rest FF should remain in Rehab and transport to a medical facility should be considered
100
396
FF with a BP greater than ___ systolic and or greater than ___ diastolic should not be released from rehab and transport should be considered
- 160 Systolic
| - 100 Diastolic
397
If units are engage for ___ or more hours, arrangements should be made for food and toilets
3 or more hours
398
In hot and humid conditions a min of ___ minutes, ___ minutes is preferred, of active cooling shall be applied following the use of the second and each subsequent SCBA bottle
10 minutes, 20 minutes is preferred
399
Personel experiencing chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, or nausea shall
Be transported to a medical facility immediately
400
Station personnel contacted by any organization wanting to make a donation should direct the organization to
Fire Administration Senior Administrative Assistant or Management Analyst
401
Resident reporting location of used hypodermic needles should be directed to
- CFW Environmental Management Division
| - City staff is not allowed to go on private property to collect needles
402
Pharmacy must have ____ to dispense the prescription at no cost
Authorization
403
Fire department is organized around 4 divisions
- Administrative Services
- Executive Services
- Operations
- Educational and Support Services
404
FD division over:
| Information technology
Administrative Services
405
FD division over:
| Engineering Section
Executive Services
406
FD division over:
| Building Maintenance
Operations
407
FD division over:
| Special Projects
Operations
408
FD division over:
| Fiscal Services
Administrative Services
409
FD division over:
| Vehicle Services
Educational and Support Services
410
FD division over:
| EMS
Educational and Support Services
411
Initial dollar amount for items when reporting stolen, destroyed, auctioned, traded or transferred
≥ $250
412
Removal of any city-owned property assigned to the FD for any reason must be reported to the department's ..
Fixed Assets Coordinator in Fire Administration
413
Personnel are scheduled to work on a normal class day they should make prior arrangements in the following order of priority:
- 56 hr (4)
- 40 hr (2)
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- 56 hr
+ Attend same class on a different day
+ Use exchange of time
+ Use vacation
+ Use comp time
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-40 hr
+ Use comp time
+ Use vacation time
414
Mailbags are delivered
Biweekly, payday Friday
415
BCs pick up mailbags from the Shift Tech on
Thursday afternoon and are due back by 1000 Monday
416
Must be hand delivered or picked up at Admn (5)
- Expense Report Form
- Travel Authorization and Advance Request
- Payroll deduction
- W4 Forms
- Direct Deposit changes
417
Target audience of Vial of Life (3)
- Elderly
- Disabled
- Infirm
418
Vial contains (3)
- 2 stickers
- Magnet
- Medical information form
419
Officer must complete this form after the issuance of each vial
FD 850
420
Viles of Life are purchased and assembled through the
Emergency Medical Unit
421
Coordinates the departments research and development program
Technical Operations Chief
422
Develops SOPs and policies for technical operations and Operations Division
Technical Operations Chief
423
Situations as prime indicators for requesting Helicopter support (8)
- Congested traffic
- Extended extrication ( > 10-15 min)
- Patient inaccessibility
- Extended travel time
- Level of patient care needed and available at appropriate receiving facility
- Multiple casualty incidents
- Higher level of care needed
- Depleted ground transportation resources
424
From initiation of Stand-by then alert-go, helicopter requires ___ min preparation to launch
2 min
425
Once launched the helicopter can only be canceled by (2)
- Initiating official/agency
| - Senior medical paramedic on scene
426
Must be notified anytime a boiler explodes
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
427
The following info must be provided to the FAO after a boiler explosion (3)
- Business name
- Address
- Boiler brand, type, capacity, etc.
428
Project Safe Place is sponsored by
Bridge Emergency Youth Services
429
Role of the FD in Project Safe Place
Act as a link between the troubled person and the Bridge staff
430
The value of contents
50% of the TAD value
431
Fire Saves Report categories (3)
- Highly probable
- Probable
- Possible
432
Estimated losses are determined by
- Fire officers
- Investigators
- IC
433
Goals of determining fire save values (3)
- Credible estimates
- Public consideration from fire loss to fire department effectiveness
- Measure the vale of adopted codes, ordinances, SOPs
434
The key in determining fire saves
How a fire would have extended had the FD not intervened
435
Station inspection date and times are available through the
Master Scheduler
436
Inspection checklist details 4 main areas
- Facilities
- Equipment
- Personnel
- Station Administration
437
Station inspection ratting and subsequent scores
- Exemplary
- Excellent
- Good
- Acceptable
- Unacceptable
- Exemplary = 4
- Excellent = 3
- Good = 2
- Acceptable = 1
- Unacceptable = 0
438
Hugely fitness ratings (6)
- Superior
- Excellent
- Good
- Fair
- Poor
- Very poor
439
Requires a level of personal conduct well above reproach
High visibility if the FWFD
440
Disregard of professional responsibility, written or verbal commands
Neglect of duty
441
Occurring on-duty and outside the course and scope of employment
High risk activity
442
Harassment based on (8)
- Sex
- Color
- Religion
- National origin
- Age
- Disability
443
Stations are likely to have people who come there to (3)
- Conduct city business
- Visit station personnel
- Request assistance
444
Chain of command (8)
- Fire Chief
- Assistant Chief
- Deputy Chief
- Battalion Chief
- Captain
- Lieutenant
- Engineer
- Firefighter
445
Smoking is permitted in (2)
- Fire stations
| - Building under long-term lease
446
Deputies shall ensure no smoking signs are placed at the entrances to each fire station and they will have the universal "no smoking symbol" and read (4)
- "No Smoking"
- 'No Smoking, City Code Section 29.5-4"
- "No Smoking Except in Designated Areas"
- "Spoking is Prohibited in This Building"
447
Hair will not completely cover the ears or extend below the bottom of the collar
.
448
Mustache shall not extend more than ___ inches beyond the edges or below the mouth and the top must be visible
3/4"
449
Non-operational personnel may wear ___in each ear lobe
1 small stud
450
Employees must report to immediate supervisor within ___ hrs all vehicle collisions, arrests, pending judgements, convictions, revocation/suspension/withdrawal/denial of license, requirement of interlocking device on vehicle
72 hours
451
Responsible for the safe and prudent operation of the apparatus and for the safety of all passengers in the apparatus
Company officer and driver
452
When driving on slippery pavement, water, ice, or other conditions
Not to exceed the posted speed limit
453
When backing in diminished visibility backer is equipped with
Helmet and flashlight
454
Firearms are not to be carried anywhere while on duty unless approved to do so by (2)
- Fire Chief
| - City Manager
455
Entity with the right to control the worker at the time of the accident
Employer
