SOG Flashcards
1
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Why do we shut the Novell network down once a day
A
In order to maintain time synchronization with the city network so that we know at 7 AM people can begin to book Lieu days
2
Q
What are the benefits of on scene times
A
It improves firefighter safety
It provides an air management tool
3
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When the “push to talk button” is depressed according to radio operations manual SOG 2–3 what does the “bonk” sound indicate
A
• System is busy • System is down • Out of range o Move 15ft o 90 degrees o Close to window
4
Q
If the push to talk button is pushed in no sound is heard what does that indicate?
A
The radio is in talk around mode
5
Q
When swapping out a portable radio why is it important to notify communications ASAP
A
• If the orange emergency button is pressed we want to know where & who that portable is assigned too
6
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According to CAD move ups SOG 2-04 what is the DC to notify communications of at the beginning of shift
A
- Apparatus out of service
- Scheduled maintenance
- Schedule training
7
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CAD move ups SOG 2–04 what are the criteria is for automatic move up?
A
- The IC does not release other responding units
- A working fire
- Out of service vehicles returning
- Out of service vehicles training
- A number of calls on the fire
- VSA protocol
8
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In regards to incident command terminology SOG 3–05 describe the zones
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HOT ZONE • Determined by the incident commander or hazmat sector Officer • IDLH –Immediately Dangerous to Life & Health • Proper training Required • Wear PPE & SCBA • Minimum # of people in that area WARM ZONE • Required PPE but not SCBA • Area is reasonably safe COLD ZONE • Requires no PPE • Safe zone
9
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Define Incident Action Plan SOG 3-05
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A strategic plan developed by: • Evaluating conditions. • Developing tactical approaches. • Identifying available resources. • Preparing assignments. It is based on three tactical priorities: • life safety • Incident stabilization • Prevention of further loss and preservation of property
10
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The size up and information collected shall be used to develop and incident action plan.
This shall reflect tactical priorities of the fire ground bearing in mind Hazard risk assessment and or Risk vs reward evaluation.
The plan must be
A
- Communicated with clear objectives
- Allow for flexibility
- Constantly evaluated
- Updated
11
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Define strategy SOG 3-05
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Management of offense/defense decision by the incident commander this critical decision: • regulates operational control • establishes objectives • set priorities • allocates resources
12
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Define Offensive attack
SOG 3-05
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And attack with related support to quickly bring the situation under control
13
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Define Defensive attack
SOG 3-05
A
- Exterior attack
- stopping the forward progress of the fire
- protecting exposures and providing fire control
14
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Define Marginal SOG 3-05
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• A high-risk situation within an offense strategy with the main objective being rescue once complete FF removal
15
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What are the tactical priorities ? SOG 3-05
A
- Life safety
- Seen stabilization
- Prevention of further loss and preservation of property
16
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What is the purpose of a tactical worksheet? SOG 3-05
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To provide a systematic approach to write down and record the activities at a call
17
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What is the purpose of sector officers? SOG 3-05
A
To provide specific functions that work at a tactical level?
18
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What is a sector? SOG 3-05
A
- A smaller more manageable unit of fire ground command
- Managed by command with a specific function
- Delegated by the IC
19
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Who are the senior officers? SOG 3-05
A
• Fire Chief
• Deputy Fire Chief
• Platoon Chief ( not according to the def in the rules and regs)
They may not take over command but they assume overall scene authority
20
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What is the exclusion zone? SOG 3-05
A
• Entry is prohibited by all
• Established by the
o Incident Commander
o Safety Officer
21
Q
What happens with the transfer command? SOG 3-05
Practical
A
- First officer to the District Chief
- A face-to-face
- Discuss the Incident Action Plan
- Discuss the progress made so far
- Safety issues
- Sector assignments
- Additional resources required
22
Q
What are the Responsibilities the first truck on scene?
A
• Arrive on scene • Provide a short report o nothing showing o smoke showing o working fire o visible flames o Fully involved • Request further assistance • Establish command • Update fire control • Request additional agencies • The driver to update control on arrival of ambulance police Hydro • Sector officers are to provide regular updates - benchmarks are achieved
23
Q
Why is the Incident Command system placed on the DC
A
Because of their extensive training and experience
24
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Describe staging according to the incident command terminology
SOG 3–8
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- First alarm apparatus go directly to the scene
- Second alarm proceed to level 1 staging
- Level 2 staging is for large incidence
- The first truck a level 2 staging is the staging officer
- All apparatus to check in with staging officer
25
What is the difference between a full PAR & a partial PAR?
A partial PAR is only accounting for the people in the hot zone
A full par accounts for everyone at the scene
26
When is a RIT not required
Defensive operations
You don`t need one for each sector
27
What is the difference between level 1 level 2 and level 3 RIT
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Level 1 is initial set up
• Gathering information
• Starting a RIT worksheet
• Staging equipment
• Discussing the situation with IC
• 360
• Familiarize with structure
• Locate second means of egress
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Level 2 situation worsening
• Power
• lighting
• laddering
Level 3 deployment
• beginning rescue ops
28
What are the considerations with a potential grow op according to SOG 3–14?
* Hostel citizens
* De Energize outside of the source
* hydro’s notified
* Police notified
* Adequate ventilation
* Reconnaissance for safety issues
29
What is the procedure when you discover a Grow Op
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• Hazard risk analysis
• Comm code green
• Request Police, Ambulance FPO and Hydro
• Hazmat present and no fire
o remove personnel
o consider H204 response (24-02)
• If hazmat fire follow hazmat protocol 24-05
• If no people are inside withdrawal
o Denergize via hydro
o Adequate ventilation
o Safety issued identified
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30
As the IC what is a key consideration in your strategic decision at a grow op or Clandestine drug lab
• The potential present of a civilian
o Requiring rescue
o Hostile
31
According to SOG 3-15 what is the Inspection requirement for the key tag program
• Once a year in your area
&
• During a response to a location with key boxes
32
What are the key tag colors representative of
Red is for
* fire floor
* front door
* master key
* suites key
* smoke shaft
* elevator
• Blue is for the spare keys
Green is for
* the lobby
* alarm panel
* alarm room
Yellow is for other
* utility room
* electrical room
* garbage room
33
When should IC appoint an accountability officer SOG 3-11
* High-rise
* Multiple Entry Control personnel
* 2nd alarm
* The IC believes it required
34
The running PAR shall be announced at the conclusion of every communication including SOG 3-11
Entering and exiting the hot zone
Changing locations
Completion of task
At the request of the IC
35
When the DC arrives on scene they shall? SOG 3-07
* An ounce on scene
* Position with the vantage point of at least 2 sides
* Ensure a 360 has been completed
* Observe the current situation
* Confer with the IC
* Staffing deployment and tactical approaches
* Take command over the radio
36
Once command has been transferred to the DC the DC shall SOG 3-07
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• Employee tactical worksheet
o Ensure priorities are covered
o Proper sectoring has been considered an employee’s
• Evaluate strategies and tactics and adjust
• Hazard Risk Analysis
• Request additional apparatus
• Request outside agencies Via Comm
• Update fire control
• Re-evaluate Incident Action Plan and adjust
• Downscale
• Released trucks
• Transfer or terminate command
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37
When Shall the IC call a PAR SOG 3-11?
* Rapid fire extension
* Explosion
* Building collapse
* Emergency evacuation
* Missing are trapped firefighter
* Mayday
* Offensive to Defensive
* Fire under control
* Primary all clear
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What is the procedure for emergency evacuation
* Anyone may initiate typically the IC
* Request emergency overtones from communications
* Evacuate X3
* 3-3 second blast from air horns
* RIT handheld horns
* Call a PAR
* Not all accounted for repeat
* Still not
* MAYDAY
39
What is the IC procedure for a Mayday?
* Acknowledge and confirm the MAYDAY is actual
* Additional resources
* Confirm identity location and situation of person
* Consider emergency tones
* Emergency traffic only
* At an appropriate time call PAR
* Option 1
* All personnel not involved in the RIT ops are to limit radio traffic to essential information only
* Option 2
* request 2nd frequency
* RIT and MAYDAY remain on original channel
* other personnel assigned to New Channel
* Radio checks once moved by Accountability or ECP
* Ensure firefighting tasks continues
* Brief and deploy RIT
* EMS to exit point
* Additional RIT
* Notified fire control at conclusion
40
What are the RIT benchmarks?
1. Firefighter located
2. Firefighter converted and on air
3. Firefighter removal underway and route
4. Firefighter removed from structure
41
When a RIT is activated and sent in what type of operation is this?
• A Level 3 RIT rescue operation involving a Mayday
42
What should be relayed to fire control when they advise on scene times?
* Acknowledge
* Operational mode
* Benchmarks achieved
43
What are the firefighting benchmarks?
• Primary all clear
• Fire under control
• Lost stopped
Agent applied (according to a SOG 3-6)
44
What are the responsibilities of a mentoring DC?
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• Learns the duties
• Respond with an assist
• Take command
o Relinquish command if needed
• Set up training, staffing and equipment movement
• Prepare reports and paperwork
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45
What are the IC considerations at a call with regards to the peer support team?
* Consider giving them a courtesy heads up call
* Rotate and remove crews to minimize exposure
* Consider on site evaluation and support
46
What are the ways in which the peer support to assist fire crews?
• Individual support
• On scene support
• Info sessions
o CIS defusing 8 to 12 hours after approx 1 hour
o CIS debriefing 24 to 72 hours after approx. 3 hours
o CIS follow-up weeks following
47
When & What should the IC consider when appointing an Incident Safety Officer?
* Appoint whenever operational activities dictate and
* Consider knowledge, experience, training
* Appoint Additional ISO’s if required
* Brief on IAP
48
You appoint an ISO what are their Duties
1. Be identifiable
2. Obtain a Radio
3. Survey the scene for hazards (Checklist)
4. Haz Risk analysis
5. Ensure SOG’s Policies and Training are followed
6. Air monitoring
7. Oversee Rehab
8. Alter, suspend or terminate unsafe acts Update IC
9. Ensure safety of personnel
10. Attend post incident analysis
49
What is the procedure when a Grow Op with no fire is discovered?
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• Upon discovery do a hazard risk analysis
• Notify all of code green
• Request
o police
o ambulance
o hydro
o FPO
• If hazardous materials are present request has HAZMAT response
• If no fire remove personnel
• Await hydro to Denergize
• Ventilate
• Address safety issues
• Consider it a crime scene
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50
What is the procedure for grow op with the fire?
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• Do a hazard risk analysis
• Notified code green
• Request
o police
o ambulance
o hydro
o FPO
• Request HAZMAT
• If there are no people inside withdraw and fight defensively
• Await hydro Denergize
• And if Once under control consider it a crime scene
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51
What is the procedure to terminate the scene of a grow op?
* Secure the scene
* Police to obtain a warrant
* Shut off natural gas
* Police to take over
* Debrief FPO
* Witness statements
* Exposure Reports
52
At a Structure fire what shall IC continually assess risk based on? (5)
* Smoke and fire conditions
* Gaining control the fire
* Is the structure being threatened
* Are interior crews close to an exit
* Good control in communication with into your crews
53
Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act what is the city required to do?
• Refuse to provide access to information that would reveal personal information of another individual
54
Where should request be forwarded to and what is required?
* Fire prevention division
* What is being requested
* Who is the request are
* Why is it being requested
55
When should the IC establish occupants support?
• At all structure fires
56
What are the IC considerations for talk around? (5
* Ensure All on scene must be on “talk around”
* To be used if all other attempts to transmit fail
* IC must keep one radio on the trunk system and the other on talk around
* If you leave the vehicle you need two radios
* The orange button will not work
57
What is the use of the interior and outer zones and explosive device emergency?
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• Inner zone
o 100 m radius around the device
o for EDU you personnel only
• Outters Zone
o 300 m for first responders
• IC to maintain communication link with police
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58
What is lightweight construction?
• Structural systems that are fabricated from components that have substantially less mass than traditional construction methods used for equivalent applications
59
What is the failure rate for lightweight construction?
• As little as 4 minutes
60
What are the significant dates of light weight construction in our community?
* Truss is became popular after 1970
* Engineered flooring first came to Brampton in 1985
* Assume anything built after 1990 has light weight flooring
61
You arrive on scene, the house involved the fire is built in 1997 and you are updated by crews inside of engineered flooring, what is the procedure? (6)
(Practical)
* Hazard risk analysis
* Safety of personnel is maintained
* Use extreme caution due to potential rapid and sudden structural failure
* Notify all personnel on scene of the lightweight construction present
* Consider using alert tones consider withdrawal personnel
* Consider ladders to access upper levels
62
What are some of the considerations with light weight construction
* Rapid failure in less than four minutes
* Notify all personnel on scene ( consider emergency alerting tones)
* Consider using ladders to access upper floors
• After 1970 assume engineered truss
• After 1990 assume engineered floors
• 1985 engineered floors 1st came to construction in Brampton
63
Before you place a crew on the roof what is part of your Hazard risk analysis as the IC
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• Do a Hazard risk analysis
o Type of roof construction
o Location of the fire
o Length of time structure has been burning
o Location of HVAC units
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64
As IC you need to put a crew on the roof what are your considerations? (9)
(practical)
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• Provide alternate means of escape
• Do a Hazard risk analysis
o Type of roof construction
o Location of the fire
o Length of time structure has been burning
o Location of HVAC units
• Appropriate PPE and equipment
• Keep the number to a minimum
• Cognizant of wind direction
• Precaution of falling through or off
• Coordinate with interior crews
• Avoid cutting holes
• Once OPS end, exit promptly
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65
What are your concerns as I C with cutting holes in the roof for ventilation SOG 3-21?
• Holes on steel commercial roofs with widely spaced truss have the potential to sag and personal fall into the hole
66
Who should you notify if you're using large quantities of F500?
Region of Peel spills Coordinator
67
What are your concerns as IC at a fire with all the run off contaminants and F500 SOG 3-22?
• To protect contaminated runoff from entering the storm systems and waterways
Trench, dam, divert, retain
• Hazmat to assist in this effort
• Have fire control notify property owner so steps can be taken to collect and dispose of contaminants properly
• F500 – IC contact Peel Spills Coordinator
o Peel will contact Ministry of Environment if required
68
What is the risk associated with the large enclosed structure fire?
Limited doors and windows to provide an emergency evacuation
69
What is considered a large enclosed structure?
* A Large enclosed stucture
* Limited doors and windows to provide an emergency evacuation
* > than 30 m by 30 m
* Inadequate emergency evacuation options
70
What are your considerations as I C at a large enclosed structure fire? (6)
* Limited doors and windows for egress
* Notification of all on scene
* Consider additional apparatus
* Alternate entrances to limit hose lengths to 60m
* Presence of trust construction (steel or wood) and flame impingement
* Visibility decreases RIT level increases to level 2
71
On route to a Structure fire what important information are you listening for the initial arriving officer to relay to fire control SOG 3-24?
Hint One Silly Little Anteater ate Zillion Dogs
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One Silly Little Anteater ate Zillion Dogs
• The operating mode
• Status of occupants
• Location of the fire
• Designation of Alpha side
• Requests for additional apparatus
• Establishing Hot Warm and Cold zones
• Downgrading apparatus
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72
When arriving on a fire scene what are you looking to see has happened by the first arriving officer SOG 3-24?
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• Initial report
• Size up
• IAP
• Sector assignments
• Protection of on scene personnel and civilians
o Isolate, evacuate, protection in place
• Exposure protection
• Review preplan
• Gather information
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73
While continually assessing the benefits of an interior attack what are you thinking about SOG 3-24? (5)
* Smoke and fire conditions
* Are we gaining control the fire
* Structure being threatened by a fire
* Interior crews close to an exit
* Good control and communications with interior crews
74
At an apartment fire you are required to ensure search and rescue has carried out with the area posing the greatest threat to life being the priority what is it correct sequence of locations to search?
1. Suite of origin
2. Fire floor hallway
3. Adjacent suites to the suite of origin
4. Immediately above
5. Remainder of the suite and fire floor
6. Stairwells in their entirety
7. The floor immediately below
8. Any other floor affected by the Incident
75
Rescue sector is removing 3 occupants from the fire floor where should they take them?
* 3 floors below the lowest floor involved
| * To an area of safe refuge
76
What is the purpose of a forward staging area and where is it located at an apartment fire?
* Located 2 floors below
* Ground floor or 2nd floor necessitates external area
* Staging for personal and equipment prior to enter the hot zone
* Entry control
* RIT
* Initial rehab
* Initial medical triage
77
When should you request an additional alarm at an apartment fire?
* Further endanger to life and safety of person in building
* Horizontal spread
* Break out to exterior
78
First alarm responsibilities at a High Rise fire (8)
1. Determine the incident location and particulars by speaking with on-duty employees and referring to the annunciator panel
2. access security key-box, take what you need and leave the rest with a trust worthy person
3. establish lobby sector
4. initial message to tenants
5. secure elevators to the ground floor
6. assign an elevator operator/entry control person
7. bring high-rise kit
8. fire is suspected hook up dry lines to standpipe/sprinkler connection
79
What can you use the tactical area of the lobby for?
* Building control and communication center
* Instruction to tenants
* Monitoring of the incident
* Staging area for Equipment & Personnel
* Rehab
* Medical triage
* Distribution for evacuation of tenants
* Staging area for other agencies
80
What shall you ensure the crews assigned to lobby sector activate if available in the building? (4)
1. Shutdown mechanical ventilation
2. Building smoke controls
3. Release of automatic doors and exit locks
4. Fire telephones in operation
81
You begin to set up tactical areas what are they and where are they located?
Lobby sector – Lobby
Forward Staging area
2 floors below the fire floor
1st & 2nd floor dictate exterior area
Tenant & Media relation – when & where required
82
At a High Rise fire to increase safety what should be considered?
* Establishing an exclusion zone to protect from falling debris
* 50m in all directions
83
According to SOG 3-9 what is the purpose of sectoring?
• To establish a standard system of providing emergency command into smaller more manageable areas
84
According to SOG 3-9 how does sectoring help the incident commander?
It assists the IC in maintaining an acceptable span of control
85
According to SOG 3-9 when assigning sectors what are you basing it on ? (4)
Hint MAWC
* Manpower assigned
* Apparatus # of
* Workload amount
* Complexity of the incident
86
According to the training Manual IC management part 3 sectors are based on?
* Early fire stage overload
* Major operational predictions
* Isolated tactical positions
* Dangerous conditions
87
What is considered a safe distance when responding to an explosive device?
300 m
88
According to SOG 3-10 explosive devices what are the police definitions of the zones?
* Inner Zone 100 m EDU work area
| * Outer Zone 300 m first responders
89
How will the BFES be dispatched to explosive device emergency?
* Initial response will be to a ‘police assists’
| * All following transmissions will be through secure means
90
What is the I C main role at an explosive device call?
* Act as a liaison between fire and police
* The IC shall maintain a communications link between fire and police ensuring both agencies are aware of the actions of the other
91
| Who should be considered as additional support once RIT has been deployed?
* An additional RIT team assigned
| * Assign a medical sector of 3 fire personnel with appropriate PPE
92
• According to SOG 3 -13 what are the IC responsibilities towards the Incident Safety Officer?
* To appoint whenever operational activities dictate
* Appoint based on knowledge, experience and training
* Brief ISO of IAP
* Appoint assistants to ISO at request of ISO
93
According to SOG 3-17 what are 4 examples when emergency traffic message could be initiated?
(Practical)
1. Critical fire condition
2. Critical change in conditions
3. Concern for potential collapse
4. Loss of water supply
94
According to SOG 3-17 what is the procedure for emergency traffic?
* Used to communicate an Urgent message
* Request emergency alert tone from fire control
* Urgent X3 plus message
* Sector officers to acknowledge
* If not acknowledged by all - Have fire control deliver the message
95
What is the purpose of SOG 3-18 emergency response when involving violence?
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Establish a standardized approach for the safety of personnel at an incident that may include
• Violence
• Unrest
• Civil disturbance
Situations may include
• Riots
• Fights
• Violent crime
• Drug related activity
• Family disturbances
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96
What are some considerations of the IC at an emergency response involving violence a SOG 3-18?
* Await the police
* Provide an initial report without leaving the apparatus
* Use color codes to alert fire communications to the need for police
* Ensure BFBS are all clearly identifiable
* liaise with medical personnel to assist with multiple casualty and triage
* Be aware of the hazards of the secondary IEDs
* Create an exclusive zone with lighting for protected area to work
97
When it should the IC establish sector work cycles SOG 3-19?
• As early as possible when it is expected the work will need to continue beyond the work cycle of the initial personnel in the hot zone
98
What are the IC responsibilities regarding work cycles SOG 3-19?
(practical)
* Assign On Deck Crews
* Gather stage any necessary equipment
* Brief crews - status of sector operations
* Build a rehab into work cycle
* Setup work rest cycle so personnel exit with sufficient AIR
* Always have a crew ready with full air
* Consider a forward air supply
99
When do we assign on deck personal
| 3-19
* When it is expected that the work will continue beyond the work cycle of the initial personnel in the hot zone.
* On-Deck crew may be used as RIT if equipped and so required
* On-Deck crew are not to be on air
100
What work can be performed in the warm zone by the on deck crew 3-19
* Perimeter control
* Gather equipment
* RIT
101
When is tiered response canceled SOG 5-28?
• Whenever fewer than 6 trucks are available to respond
102
When is mutual aid invoked SOG 5-40?
* When fewer than 5 trucks are available to respond
| * PC to notify On Duty Chief at beginning and end
103
At an ice/water rescue what is key information to be gathered from the first arriving officer SOG 7-5?
* What happened
* Number of victims
* Age, gender and health
* Length of time in/under water
* Does a medical emergency exists also
* Is there far shore access
104
What are the IC responsibilities at a Water Rescue call?
* Zones
* Request TR team
* Assign properly trained and outfitted personnel (PFD) to attempt shore based rescue
* Select a Vantage point to over see
* Once TR arrives Assisgn WRSO
PFD - Canadian Coast Guard Approved
105
When assigning WRSO what are the Requirements?
* Completed BFES Water rescue program
| * May be a non officer
106
What does atmospheric hazards mean according to SOG 7-08 confined space?
• 19.5 %< O2 > 23%
• Accumulation of
o Flammable, combustible, explosive agents
• Accumulation of atmosphere contaminants
• Gas, vapors, fumes, dust, mist
o That result in acute health effects
o Interfere with the escape
107
According to SOG 7-8 what are the Command responsibilities at a confined space call?
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Est command
Brief incident report
Command location and initial staging area
Est communication with victim a.s.a.p. without making entry
Limit access
Notifications
PRP AMB TR HM
MOL JHSC ( after Patient Transferred)
Brief specialty teams
Establish
o Zones
o accountability
o safety officer
o decon area
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108
What important info should be gathered at a confined space incident?
* How many victims
* Location of victims
* What work was being done
* Nature of the problem
* How long have they been the hazard area
* Immediate hazards present to rescuers
* Type of products stored
* What known hazards are present
* Obtain blueprints or maps
109
At a confined space rescue what zones should be established and at what distance?
* Rescue zone (hot zone) 30 m double row of barrier tape
| * Work zone (warm zone) 30 m single row of barrier tape
110
What are your 3 considerations at a Machine Rescue call SOG7-10?
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• Dead Bodies are not moved until
MOL inspector or
Police investigator say
• Energy Sources to be controlled
• LOTO to be considered
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111
At the Machine Rescue call SOG7-10 the incident commander shall ensure (responsibilities)?
Hint Nero
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• Notifications PRP, AMB, MOL
• Establish
o RSO (Rescue sector officer)
o ISO
o Zones
• Request + Squads
• Onsite expertise is utilized
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112
What 5 things does the Rescue Sector officer (RSO) need to ensure at Machine Rescue SOG 7-10 before anything happens?
* Moving parts are controlled
* Energy sources controlled
* Assist IC with development and implementation of IAP
* Machine Rescue worksheet is begun
* Supervise activities
113
According to the designated officer SOG 8-08 what is considered an unprotected exposure
* Under the skin
* body fluid contact with non-intact skin
* mucous membranes
114
According to the designated officer SOG 8-08 What is considered a significant exposure
* Any unprotected exposure with an agent that may cause illness or disease
* A significant exposure requires the notification of the On-duty Designated (via Comm)and the DC and the PC asap
* Medical attention
* WIIR completed
115
According to traffic control SOG 13-9 what is the requirement for blocker vehicles
* 1 blocker vehivle position at 30 m
* +4 m for every 10 km of speedway
* Ie 60 kilometers per hour zone is 40 m +24 m
* Front wheels turned away from the scene
* Helmet Bunker gear or vest
* If the speed is greater than 90 km/h no cones
116
According to the elevated Platform device operation SOG 13-11 what is the safe working distance between the master stream people working on site
10m
117
A captain contacts you and advises a firefighter has been stuck with a syringe at a call what are your actions?
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• This is a ‘significant exposure’
• Coordinate the transportation of firefighter to hospital for treatment
• Notify
Designated Officer
PC
JHSC policy 98-03
• Reports
o Captain to complete the WIIR (Workplace Injury and Illness Report)
o Medical Exposure report
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118
If multiple requests are made for the command post what is the order of priority?
1. Communications center
2. Emergency scene command post
3. Fire investigation
4. Community event
119
When it should be on-duty Chief be notified in regards to the command post?
* Any activation or movement
* Requests from an outside agency
* A firefighter personnel are required for a non-emergency deployment
120
• According to SOG 13-13 Emergency Apparatus Equipment and Station Inspections what are the District Chiefs duties?
• Sunday
o review all
daily inspection reports of the previous week
weekly inspection reports on the portal
• 1st of the month
o review monthly inspection reports
121
What should the IC consider as part of his decision when determining the type of ventilation to use? SOG 17-01
(7)
* Complement the IAP
* Location of interior personnel
* Location of occupants
* Forecast how tactics may affect
* Flow path
* Fire behavior
* Operational time
122
According to SOG 17-01 ventilation what factors are used to determine your ventilation profile?
Fire
• Location of fire
• Stage of fire
• Fuel or vent limited
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Smoke
• Smoke conditions
• Existing and potential flow paths
• Wind direction
• Exposures
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123
What should be used to determine the ventilation profile for PPV SOG 17-2? (6)
* Fire is under control
* Coordinate with internal crew
* Fan - coverage of inlet
* Exhaust location created
* Ongoing risk assessment
* Discontinue when checking for extension
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What criteria must be met to consider PPA as a tactic?
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* 360 completed
* Victims isolated from Flow path
* Fire location is determined
* Fire does not involve the structure
* Outlet = inlet size
* Minimum 2 crews on scene
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What is the tactical consideration for PPA?
* Attack from upwind
* Charged hose lines
* Combine water application with PPA
* Exposures are protected
* Consider extension to void space
* Caution not directing flow into a uninvolved rooms
* Doesn’t contain class B or potential dust explosion
126
At the fire scene what are considerations of the IC when thinking about fire investigations SOG 20-01 ?
* Begin as soon as safely possible
* Investigation not to compromise safety
* Notified fire control scene is under investigations
* Take photos
* Arson suspected secure seen make notification as per SOG`s
* Overhaul waits till investigate
* Ensure area of origin and caused of the fire is determined
127
What should the IC do to determine when it’s safe for the investigators to enter the scene SOG 20 –1?
Hint SEAA
* Structural integrity
* Environmental hazards
* Air quality monitoring
* Any and all hazards
128
Post fire what are the I C responsibilities regarding investigations SOG 20-1?
* Secure scene and coordinate with police
* Allow authorize persons only
* Remain until fire investigator arrives and is briefed
* If Heavy Equip is required notify appropriate people
* Area of origin and cause recorded
* Witness statements completed
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What is the procedure when heavy equipment is required to assist with Fire Investigations SOG 20-1 if the owner is attends the scene?
* Request equipment
* Request PRP remain on scene
* COB building inspector if structure is in question
* Ensure no casualties of located under debris
* Initiate cause & origin examination
130
What is the procedure when heavy equipment is required to assist with Fire Investigations SOG 20-1 if the owner is absent?
* Notified on duty Chief
* Request PRP remain on scene
* COB building inspector if structure is in question
* Ensure no casualties of located under debris
* Initiate cause an origin examination
131
When heavy equipment has been used on scene administration requires what information SOG 20-1?
* Address
* Date of occurrence
* Occurrence number
* List of resources including details
132
An Acting Captain asks you how long he has to wait at an alarm activation where no key holder is attending and no access is available according to SOG 23 – 2? ((1)7)
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• 30 minutes
• Confirm
Key holder has been notified
Time of notification
ETA of key holder
• Ensure a 360 has been completed
• Thorough check with TIC to ensure no hazards
• NTR in a prominent place
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133
What condition exists that would justify forcible entry SOG 23-2? (4)
* Visible signs of fire
* The visible steady water flow
* Immediate danger to life or property
* A medical emergency
134
What would cause the IC to contact the building department emergency contact number SOG 20-1?
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• Structural damage
Fire, vehicle impact, weather
• Structural failure - cause undetermined
• Unsafe private sewage system
• The illegal occupancy of the buildings
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Who needs be notified of forcible entry?
* Police
* Alarm company
* Platoon Chief
136
When personnel have attended an occupancy and no key holder was met. A follow up should occur either with fire personnel or FPO within a reasonable time in order to do:
SOG 23-02
(5)
* Update key holder list
* Ensure NTR was received and understood
* Discuss system deficiencies
* Advise of Key Box system
* Tour - familiarization
137
What are your initial response considerations as you approach a HazMat incident? SOG 24-2 (7)
* An uphill up wind
* Approach from different directions
* Initial placement beyond evacuation distance
* off property
* Company Rep to bring information to you
* Outside agencies to respond to warm zone
* Utilize on scene experts
138
A rescue is required and there is inadequate PPE and the HazMat team has not arrived what is the hazard risk analysis for Rescue? SOG 24-2
* How great is the risk
* How long will it take
* Patient’s chances of survival
139
What agencies may be contacted for assistance, at a HazMat call?
* Canutec
* Region of fuel spills a coordinator
* Ministry of the environment
* Company representatives
140
What are the IC responsibilities at a HazMat call?
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• Designate HSO
• Designate ISO
• Ensure Emergency Decon set up prior to personnel and the hot zone
• establish Entry Control
• Confer with HSO
• Reference ERG
• establish isolation procedures
• Consult with police on evacuation plans and parameters
• Determine cleanup involvement
• Transfer scene to a competent agency
• Any direct exposures sent to hospital
• Ensure waste is properly disposed
• Prepare a post incident analysis
o forward to Div Chief of Training
o it suits are used forward report to Admin
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141
At the completion of a HAZMAT call who are the competent agencies you can transfer responsibility to:
* Region of peel spills control
* Ministry of environment
* Cleanup company
* Company Rep
142
What is the Hazard Risk Analysis for a HAZMAT call that does not involve a fire?
Hazardous Nature of materials involved (NPFA 472 Diamond)
Toxicity
Flammability
Reactivity
Containment systems and stress applied to container
Quantity
Available resources
143
At a Hazardous Materials incident where there is a fire what is it important information for the first responding truck to gather?
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Hazardous Nature of materials involved (NPFA 472 Diamond)
Toxicity
Flammability
Reactivity
Containment systems
Quantities
Chemical names
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144
Prior to entering the hot zone at HAZMAT fire what should be considered for the hazard risk analysis ?
* Potential to react explosively
* Spontaneously polymerize
* Potential for containment system to BLEVE
* Potential for contact with toxic or corrosive materials particularly through the skin
* React energetically with water or air
145
• If the extinguishment of the HazMat fire is unsuccessful who must be consulted if the choice is to let it burn freely?
* The incident commander will consult
* Ministry of environment
* Region of Peel spills control
* Industry rep
146
What do we do with equipment or clothing that cannot be probably de contaminated on scene ? SOG 24-03
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• Impounded at the training grounds at Stn 203
• ensure it is properly marked
o suitably decontaminated
o tested safe or
o disposed of
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147
How is used decontamination equipment and PPE that was used at a call to be transported back to the station?
• A maintenance truck
148
Prior to HazMat personal entering the hot zone the HazMat Sector Officer shall ensure that (3)
* Decontamination areas are ready
* Back up HazMat personal
* Entry team has specific orders
149
Who has to be notified in writing after a HazMat call?
* A post-incident analysis goes to the Div Chief of training
| * Admin for incidents requiring he donning of chemical suits
150
When establishing a safety coordinator at a HazMat call according to SOG 24–03 what are the considerations when making the appointment?
* No secondary duties
| * When available will be a member of the Training Division
151
Define bonding?
• Elimination of a difference of electrical potential between objects
152
Define grounding
• Bonding of a charged object to another
153
What are the guidelines to designate fire breaks?
* Not more than 6 residential buildings adjacent to each other
* Not more than 2 townhouse buildings adjacent
* With a rear yard setback of 25 ft
* With a side yard setback of 25 ft
154
A firebreak is a lot for building that acts as a barrier to flames spread between buildings it may consist of a lot
that has:
* No building
* Not passed foundation stage
* A completed building
155
And acting captain calls and says he cannot scan a copy of the NTR are and asks what to do?
• Advise him to e-mail the Fire Prevention general e-mail and include
o NTR in the subject line
o Occurrence Date
o Building address
o Station and shift
o What the problem is
• If urgent also send the e-mail to the division Chief of fire prevention and station FPO
156
Smoke alarm means a battery or electrically powered combined smoke detection device and audible alarm that ;
* Designed it to sound an alarm on the detection of products of combustion
* a visual and audible indicator that it is operational
* ULC and CSA approved
157
According to Smoke Alarm installation SOG 25–18 if you were on a call and the discover the home does not have smoke detectors what are you required to do
• Ensure the home complies with the Ontario Fire Code
If not notify the homeowner
• Provide the occupant with smoke alarm and or batteries
• If required install
• Have the waiver form signed and sent to fire and life safety
• Notify fire prevention
158
What are the IC responsibilities with regards to heat stress and firefighter relief at emergencies SOG 26 – 2?
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• Rest area set up
o Cool area
o Away from call
o Water available
• Ambulance to monitor Vitals
o Rechecking 5 minutes
• Rest time equals work time
• Extra crews on scene for relief
• Rest after a 60 minute bottle
• Rest after 45 minutes of hard work or ambient temp+20oC
• Signs and symptoms - go to rest area
• After specially suit - rest area and monitor
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159
What is considered a significant exposure at a HAZMAT call?
• Requiring medical attention related to exposure
• Lost time due to exposure
• Suffered symptoms
• Failure of PPE
o All equipment to be secured in its entire need for investigation
160
What should be done if a firefighter has an exposure due to a HazMat suit failure?
* All equipment to be secured in its entirety for investigation
* Contact JHSC
161
According to SOG 26-11, Asbestos, when should it be assumed that asbestos may be present in buildings constructed prior to
• 1992
162
A captain arrives on scene and discovers the building is built in the 80`s has asbestos and is concerned about sending in crews under the OHSA, a what do you tell him?
* Fire department operations conducted on Emergency scenes are exempt from regulation 278/05
* Exemption begins on arrival through to the origin and cause determination
163
According to SOG 26-11, Asbestos, where there is a potential for exposure to asbestos, firefighters should
* Wear positive pressure SCBA during fire fighting and overhaul
* Wet surfaces that contain asbestos to minimize fibre disruption
* Conduct on-site decontamination of firefighters prior to removing SCBA
164
According to SOG 26-11, Asbestos, what is the procedure for Post-incident clean-up
while using appropriate respiratory protection, as follows:
• Brush off debris from PPE, tools and equipment
o Rinse Gently rinse off the equipment with low pressure water or
o Wipe clean with a damp cloth or
o vacuum with a HEPA filter (as available of H204) can be used in lieu of rinsing off with water or damp cloth cleaning
• Cloths used for cleaning should be identified as possible asbestos containing material and left on scene in the care and control of the property owner
• Shower @ FH
• any soiled PPE is handled in accordance with SOG 26-04.
165
What is the incident commander’s responsibility under SOG 26-12 lockout/tagout
* To ensure all sources of energy or neutralized a.s.a.p.
| * Ensure a coordinated lock out a takes place
166
The define lock out?
• The isolation of power and or securing the control device to machinery, equipment, device or thing, which will secure it in the off or disconnected position with a locking control device
167
What is the goal of lockout/tagout SOG 26-12
• To achieve a zero energy state.
168
When preparing to shut down a machine by using a lockout tagout what is required on the tag that reads Danger do not operate
* Name
* Phone number
* Department
169
When missing and defective equipment is required who is to investigate. At what price point SOG 27-04
> 300$. PC
170
What is the procedure for responding to a natural gas emergency?
* Park up wind
* Confirm it is in natural gas leak
* Notify the gas company
* Where PPE
* Isolate/of actuate/PIP
* Eliminate open sources of ignition
* Consider outside shut off
* Ensure gas does not enter other buildings sewers or vents
* Monitor air
* Ventilate
* Large scale call HAZMAT
171
When attending in natural gas leak what are some things not to do?
* Reopened a closed natural gas shutoff
* Do not attempt to extinguish unless there is immediate threat to life or property
* Avoid entering excavation sites to control the leak
* Avoid attempting to stop natural gas leak on a plastic pipe
* Don’t spray water on the natural gas pipe.
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BEMO is automatically dispatched to a variety of 2nd alarm calls
• High-rise
• Commercial property
• Hospital nursing home School
• Major chemical spill
• Major propane leak
• 1B aircraft crash
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According to SOG 33-1 when does it suggest BEMO be specialized in & at who`s discretion
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The PC via Comm
• Explosions
• Exceptional Media attention
• Political attention
• Need for heavy equipment
• Anytime the Chief Officer feels it's needed
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173
In regards to the media management what is BMO responsible for according to SOG 33–04
* BEMO provides information anything outside of the yellow tape
* Anything inside the yellow tape comes from BFES and PRP
174
According to BEMO Media management SOG 33-04 what is the information we should to provide? (6)
* What, Where & When happened
* Who is affected
* What firefighters are doing to manage the incident
* What residents can do
175
You arrive on scene at a structure build in 1991 with a fire inside what are your concerns
(2)
* Potential to have Engineered floors
| * Potential for asbestos
176
A contractor comes over an says they were on scene doing Asbestos abatement what are your concerns?
• Is everyone out?
• Emergency Message
o Ensure all on scene are aware of the Asbestos
• Wear positive pressure SCBA during firefighting and overhaul
• Wet surfaces that contain asbestos to minimize fibre disruption
• Conduct on-site decontamination of firefighters prior to removing SCBA
177
What needs to be done once the crews exit the structure?
while using appropriate respiratory protection, as follows:
• Brush off debris from PPE, tools and equipment
o Rinse Gently rinse off the equipment with low pressure water or
o Wipe clean with a damp cloth or
o vacuum with a HEPA filter (as available of H204) can be used in lieu of rinsing off with water or damp cloth cleaning
• Cloths used for cleaning should be identified as possible asbestos containing material and left on scene in the care and control of the property owner
• Shower @ FH
• any soiled PPE is handled in accordance with SOG 26-04.
