Operations SOG's

Question 1

12.6 CO response actions

Answer 1

Interview S&S then ALS
Evacuate
Investigate > 25 ppm, full PPE's, locate source, reset
Isolate- shut off valve to appliance
Ventilate
Communicate- SDG&E, Red Cross
Educate occupants

Question 2

2.17 ARC Notification

Answer 2

Major damage
Displaced residents
Meet rep and brief

Question 3

3.1 Roof Ops

Answer 3

Bow string-NO if fire damaged
Res Tile roof-NO if fire in attic
Commercial tile roofs- Extreme caution
Lightweight panelized roofs- close but not over fire
Avoid solar panels

Question 4

2.6 Basic Tactical Priorities

Answer 4

Rescue (Primary search)
Fire control (Under control)
Property conservation ( Loss stopped)

Question 5

2.3 Truck Company Functions

Answer 5

Status report
Search, rescue, Rx
Utilities
Extrication
Forcible entry
Lighting
Elevated streams
Ventilate
Salvage, overhaul
Access upper floors with extension ladders
EMS

Question 6

2.3 Engine Company functions

Answer 6

Status report
Search, rescue, Rx
Deploy hose lines
Pump hose lines
Operate hose lines
AO
RIC

Question 7

2.12 Tactical support activities

Answer 7

SFR 2 persons (4x4)
Commercial 3 persons (1 CO, 4x8)
2 escape routes
Add. Resources for life hazard, fire forces depleted, salvage

Question 8

2.4 Calling investigator

Answer 8

1st alarm working structure fire
Fires, explosions with death, serious injuries, major burns
Or
Grass, rubbish fires with SAA
Or vehicle fires after hours with SAA

Question 9

2.18 Ringing alarm

Answer 9

Proper PPE
No code unless CO decision otherwise
High-rise - Size up, assume IC
CO must physically investigate
FACP
Mitigate cause
Fire watch? FPB-23; contact FPB; email DC and senior FPB

Question 10

2.8 Offensive fire control

Answer 10

Check 6 sides of building
Initial attack for primary search
Variables for fire attack - location, position, size,support

Question 11

2.7 Rescue

Answer 11

Primary search (Removal and safety of all occupants) All Clear!
Life safety- additional companies
Secondary search-Thorough interior search after initial fire control/ vent
Rescue priorities-#, location, condition of victims, fire affect, fire control capabilities

Question 12

3.2 Mobile home fires

Answer 12

Full PPE's
No apparatus exposures (radiant heat, propane, wires)
Priority- exposure protection
Property conservation
Horizontal ventilation only!
Minimum 1 3/4"
Preserve area if possible

Question 13

3.3 Chimney fires

Answer 13

Size up
Spread to structure?
Inspect roof, attic, concealed spaces, TIC
ABC dry Chem, salvage cover,pick axe, flashlight, TIC
Extinguish fire with water, discharge dry Chem up flue

Question 14

4.1 High-rise Ops

Answer 14

Assume IC, FACP (location and floor)
2nd Pump FDC, 360, IRIC
3rd Lobby, Staging, Base
4th Floor above
USAR - RIC (1 or 2 floors below)
2nd Truck- fire floor or above
5th- fire floor or above (3+ companies)

Question 15

2.11 Apparatus placement

Answer 15

No apparatus as exposure, power lines!
Spot unneeded truck for water tower.
Trucks-extent and location of fire, spread, confinement, exposures, overhead, structural conditions

Question 16

5.3 Illegal burning

Answer 16

Open burning-No!
Recreational fire- 3x2 ht, solid fuel on ground- OK (> 25 ft of structure)
Portable fireplace- solid fuel, not within 15 ft in apt, condo complexes
Attendance until out with a 4A extinguisher or water hose.

Question 17

12.2 Hazmat response objectives:

Answer 17

Protect life, environment, and property
Assess degree of hazard
Contain material in a defensive action, if possible
Document and overall seen management

Question 18

12.2 hazmat response control zones

Answer 18

Exclusion zone or hot zone (minimum of 100 feet)
Contamination reduction zone or warm zone
Support zone or cold zone

Question 19

12.2 hazmat response school superintendent notified if:

Answer 19

Incident is within one half-mile of school

Question 20

12.2 hazmat response: When can we use sand to absorbency a hazardous material and sweep it to the side of the road?

Answer 20

If the spill is below 20 gallons and is a basic hydrocarbon products such as gasoline or oil.

Question 21

12.3 propane emergencies: what is the most difficult decision?

Answer 21

The most difficult decisions will have to be made when lives are at stake.

Question 22

12.3 propane emergencies: what will you do if you cannot identify the product?

Answer 22

Use a defensive posture and evacuate.

Question 23

12.3 propane emergencies: How far back should you keep all persons?

Answer 23

Due to the explosion potential, keep all persons back at least 3000 feet, except those necessary to manage the incident.

Question 24

11.1 Radio Reports: what are the eight items that must be transmitted before anyone enters the dangerous environment?

Answer 24

Building description
Problem description
Initial action plan
Incident strategy
Establish Incident Command
Resource determination and needs
Results from hot lap
Accountability location

Question 25

11.1 radio reports: what are the components of a roof report?

Answer 25

``` Type of roof Conditions Fire/smoke conditions Heavy roof loads in their location Conditions in the attic Basic footprint of building Action being taken ```

Question 26

11.1 radio reports: Personal Accountability Reports when?

Answer 26

``` Firefighter emergencies Hazardous events Change an incident strategy Tactical benchmarks Anytime "withdraw" or "abandoned" orders are given Any deemed by the incident commander ```

Question 27

2.7 Rescue: what is the most urgent reason for calling additional companies?

Answer 27

Answer: for the purpose of covering life safety.

Question 28

2.9 Defensive fire control priorities:

Answer 28

The first priority of defensive operations is to protect exposures. The second priority of defensive operations will be to knock down the main body of fire.

Question 29

2.13 Additional resources: as a general rule the incident commander should order additional resources when:

Answer 29

An actual fire exists and the life hazard exceeds the rescue capabilities. The number location and condition of actual victims exceeds the capabilities of on scene companies. All companies have been committed in the fire is not controlled. The forces are depleted. The IC runs out of some type of resource. There is evidence of fire but it cannot be located. The commitment of companies is not effective. Companies cannot effectively perform salvage.

Question 30

Informal rehab

Answer 30

Company officer is responsible. Performed during initial 30 minute bottle exchange or 20 minutes of strenuous work without a bottle.

Question 31

Formal rehab

Answer 31

Incident commander is responsible. Set up after the use of 2-30 minute bottles, the use of 1-45-60 minute bottle, chemical suit is worn, or 40 minutes of strenuous work without a bottle.

Question 32

11.1 Tactical benchmarks

Answer 32

Tactical Benchmarks A. “All Clear” B. “Fire Knock Down” C. “Loss Stopped” – Salvage and overhaul have been completed. D. “CO Below 50 ppm” E. “Command Terminated” – The incident has been stabilized.

Question 33

11.1 Radio Report: what are the components of the follow-up roof report?

Answer 33

The effects of vertical ventilation on smoke/fire/heat coming from the ventilation hole. Conditions in the attic Stability of roof

Question 34

SOG 1.1 SafelySurrendered Newborn

Answer 34

Parents may give up their baby, 72 hours old or younger. Firefighters will place an ID bracelet on the infant and give matching bracelet to see surrendering adult. 1. Accept baby: determined that the infant is less than 72 hours old. Assess. 2. Notify dispatch and request a paramedic unit to respond. Advise dispatch to not verbalize the incident over the radio. 3. Locate safe surrender kit. Hand adult surrendering child the reply mail envelope with the questionnaire. 4. Initiate base hospital contact, provide for any medical needs, and transfer custody to the transporting paramedic. 5. Contact Send Diego County Health and Human Service. 6. Fill out child-abuse form and submit. 7. Company officer shall notify the Department EMS Coordinator and have dispatch notified the Emergency Resource Officer.

Question 35

SOG1.1 OSHA Death Notification

Answer 35

This shall be considered a red flag incident. Contact PD if the injury or illness results in death, dismemberment, gross negligence or a potential crime. While still at scene, notify OSHA directly at 619-767-2280 for any injury or illness that requires inpatient admission for greater than 24 hours. Preserve scene for law enforcement.

Question 36

SOG 1.13 public Ride-A-Longs

Answer 36

If the purpose of the ride along is to involve code 3 emergencies, have the participant fill out the FD-636A form. If the right along is for non-emergency calls only, have the patient fill out the FT-636B form. Minors must have their legal guardian fill out and sign the form. Forms will be forwarded to the battalion chief for approval and signature and the battalion chief will then forward the forms to the Training Department for filing.

Question 37

1.14 (1995) unassigned Personal Response to Emergency Incidents

Answer 37

The only personnel that should respond to an emergency are those suppression personnel that are on-duty at the time of the dispatch of their unit. This also applies to all other personnel. Exceptions: off-duty fire suppression of prevention or training personnel that inadvertently come upon a call for service. Other personnel subsequently dispatched by FCC. Discretionary for Deputy Fire Chief's and the Fire Chief.

Question 38

1.14 (1995) unassigned Personal Response to Emergency Incidents-actions

Answer 38

``` When you have accidentally come upon a call for service you should Assess need for involvement Communicate and confirm 911 activation Wear appropriate PPE Limit involvement Pass IC to first arriving officer Transition out of the incident. Suppression personnel should give an update on conditions, communicate with the IC, go available or other assignment as directed. ```