Response Policies (RC) Flashcards by Matt weed

RC001 Bomb Threats & Suspected Explosive Devices

What 4 things will the Company Officer be responsible for as 2nd-in?

Stage 1/2 mile from incident
Initiate Command & Command Post
- Unified Command w/ Law
- Establish Comm Plan
Verify Proper Law Enforcement Agency’s Been Notified
Request Additional Resources if Needed (i.e. mutual aid, ambulance, state fire marshal)

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RC001 Bomb Threats & Suspected Explosive Devices

2 Things 1st & 2nd Due Engine Companies do once Law Enforcement arrives on scene

Assist w/ scene protection & evacuation if requested by Law Enforcement
Stage beyond safety zone for fire suppression & rescue purposes in case of bomb detonation.

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RC001 Bomb Threats & Suspected Explosive Devices

Under what code from the Uniform Fire Code, do you have the authority for a mandatory evacuation?

104.1

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RC001 Bomb Threats & Suspected Explosive Devices

When possible, who should you jointly make the decision to evacuate with?

Sheriff’s Office

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RC001 Bomb Threats & Suspected Explosive Devices

Who should take the lead in actual evacuation?

Law Enforcement

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RC001 Bomb Threats & Suspected Explosive Devices

3 Things 1st due must do when someone on site has located a suspicious device

a) advise “don’t touch it! Don’t move it!”
b) Immediately evacuate the area beyond established safety zone
c) Inform IC that a suspicious object has been located and the action being taken

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Fires Reported Out

East- 1 type I

West- 1 Type I

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Hazardous Condition

East- 1 type I

West- 1 type I

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Hazmat

East- 2 type I’s
West- 2 type I’s
*Auto Chief Officer

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Medical Aid

East- 1 type I

West- 1 type I, 1 ambulance

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Plane Crash/ Alert 3 in District

East- 1st due type III, 2nd due type I
West- 1st due type III, 2nd due type I, ambulance?
*Auto Chief Officer

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Public Service Call/ Citizen Assist

East- 1 type I

West- 1 type I, 1 ambulance

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Semi-truck Fires

East- 2 type I’s, 1 water tender

West- 2 type I’s, 1 water tender

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Confirmed Structure Fire

East- 3 type I’s, 2 water tenders(no hydrants)
West 3 type I’s, 2 water tenders(no hydrants)
*Auto Chief Officer
**Auto vol/ Emergency callback

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

UNconfirmed Structure Fire

East- 2 type I’s
West- 2 type I’s
*Auto Chief Officer
**Auto vol/ Emergency callback

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Unknown Injury Accident

East- 1st due type I code 3, 2nd due type I code 2

West- 1st due type I code 3, 2nd due ambulance code 3, 3rd due type I code 2

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Fire Season Vegetation Fire/ Smoke Investigation

East- 3 type III’s, 2 water tenders
West- 3 type III’s, 2 water tenders
*Auto Chief Officer
**Auto vol/ Emergency callback

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

NON-Fire Season Vegetation Fire/ Smoke Investigation

East- 1 type I

West- 1 type I

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Vehicle Fire

East- 1 type I

West- 1 type I

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Vehicle Injury Accident

East- 2 type I's 
West- 2 type I's, 1 ambulance 
          *1st due Type I
          *2nd due Ambulance
          *3rd due Type I

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RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Carbon Monoxide Alarm- NO medical

East- 1 type I code 2

West 1 type I code 2

RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Carbon Monoxide Alarm- WITH medical

East- 1 type I

West- 1 type I, 1 ambulance

RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Explosive Devices/ Bomb Threats

East- 2 type I’s
West- 2 type I’s, ambulance?
*Automatic Chief Officer

RC002 Automatic Response Guidelines

Fire Alarm

East- 1 type I

West- 1 type I

RC001 Bomb Threats & Suspected Explosive Device No radio tx within_______ No radio rx within_______ Min safety zone distance______

- 1/2 mile - 100 yards - 100 yards

RC004 Out-of-county Response Procedure Max apparatus allowed O.O.C? Staffing type I, type III?

- Maximum 4 engines - Type I's staffed with 4 - Type III's staffed with goal of 4, min of 3

RC004 Out-of-county Response Procedure Time allowed for O.O.C. request? Immediate Need? Planned Need? Initial Attack/Counties?

- Respond within 30 minutes - Time established by strike team leader - Respond within 3 minutes to Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Fresno, San Benito

RC004 Out-of-county Response Procedure Flow after receipt of request of O.O.C. assignment?

- Determine type of need - Accept/deny request, must have in district 7 type I's, 6 type III's - Prepare appropriate engines - Advise O.I.C. at R2 - O.I.C. at R2 begin staffing, personnel have 5 min.

RC004 Out-of-county Response Procedure Personnel requirements for O.O.C.? Movement on O.O.C. list after how many hrs? Reporting back to duty....time off

- min requirements OPS29 (CICCS) - Movement on list after 48 hours - over 72 hrs, return on duty, 12 hrs off - over 72 hrs, return within 12 hrs of shift, 1st 12 hrs off - less than 72hrs, duty chief decision

RC004 Out-of-county Response Procedure Admin requirements prior to accepting O.O.C. assignment?

- prior commitments prevail (SLP,OT,LS) | - attempt to cover trades

RC005 Incident Command Procedures what does OCAA stand for?

Object Condition Action Assignment

RC005 Incident Command Procedures What does RECEO stand for?

``` Rescue Exposures Confinement Extinguishment Overhaul ```

RC005 Incident Command Procedures Initial Command Responsibilities?

- Establish command - Brief report - Rapid size up - Report on conditions - Develop a plan

RC005 Incident Command Procedures Continuing Command Responsibilities?

- Assign units - Continue progress reports - Assign Div, Grp, additional ICS org - Evaluate attack efforts - Request PAR - Request additional units

RC005 Incident Command Procedures Nothing Showing Mode...

require investigating by 1st due, while holding staged units at a distance.

RC005 Incident Command Procedures Initial Attack Mode...

requires immediate action to stabilized situation, 2 in 2 out, should not last more than a few moments and should end with: - situation controlled - captain moving into command/ assign to 2nd due - chief assumes command

RC005 Incident Command Procedures Command Mode...

by virtue of size or complexity, demand strong, direct overall command

RC005 Incident Command Procedures Major Incident...

Highest level upgrade, requires two geographical divisions, covers over 300 acres, spreads to neighboring structures, is still burning after one burn period.

RC005 Incident Command Procedures Transfer of command...

- radio or face to face - OCCA update - location - effectiveness - assignments - needs for additional resources

RC005 Incident Command Procedures Considerations for offensive/ defensive attack

- Fire extent - Structural Conditions - Entry Capability (2 in 2out) - Ventilation - Resources

RC005 Incident Command Procedures Offensive Plan

- take command - known rescue/ establish RIC - hose line assigned to interior attack - primary search - secondary line assigned and in service - establish a water supply

RC005 Incident Command Procedures Defensive Plan

- take command - evaluate fire spread/ write off lost property - identify key tactical positions - protect exposures - prioritize fire streams - water supply - determine add resources - master stream ops

RC005 Incident Command Procedures Define: Division? Group?

Division is a geographical assignment | Group is a functional assignment

RC005 Incident Command Procedures Define Standby? Relocate?

- stop response at their location | - change locations due to operational needs

RC008 County Park Staffing More to follow

MTF

RC009 Technical Rescue Incidents Define Confined Space.

Limited space for entry, unfavorable natural ventilation which could contain dangerous contaminants/ air, not intended for continuous occupancy.

RC009 Technical Rescue Incidents Define High Angle Rescue.

any rescue where the angle involved would require the use of a rope system to support the persons full body weight

RC009 Technical Rescue Incidents Define Low Angle Rescue

any rescue where the angle involved would require the use of rope to ascend.

RC009 Technical Rescue Incidents Define Spoil. Define Trench.

- dirt around the trench usually from the trench soil | - excavation that is deeper then it is wide

RC009 Technical Rescue Incidents What defines a technical rescue incident

- trench over 5' deep - high angle rescue - low angle rescue - all confined space rescue - downed aircraft - flood/ swift water rescue - mine rescue - structure collapse - IC believes US&R equipment would assist

RC009 Technical Rescue Incidents US&R response In-district.

- immediate response, max US&R personnel without placing 2 engines out of service - all available off duty US&R personnel - duty chief

RC005 Incident Command Procedures What are the 4 general modes a Company Officer must appropriately decide for his company on arrival at an Emergency Scene?

1. "Nothing Showing" mode 2. "Initial Attack" mode 3. "Command Mode" 4. "Major Incident" mode