SOP 110 - Standard Company Operations Flashcards
(20 cards)
What temperature is necessary for all apparatus to keep running, to protect medications?
Below 60 degrees
Who assigns each unit of reserve apparatus a home company?
The Logistics Chief (M-1)
What is the responsibility of the home company regarding reserve apparatus?
Tools, equipment, maintenance, and ensuring readiness
How often should aerial apparatus be raised, extended, and rotated 360?
Weekly
What should be checked weekly on aerial apparatus?
Fluid leaks
How often are tools and equipment cleaned for reserve apparatus?
Monthly
What should the fuel level be for reserve apparatus?
No less than ¾ full
How should a shortage of tools on an apparatus be indicated?
8 ½ X 11” sheet of paper attached to steering wheel
What should be marked on the paper if the reserve apparatus has a shortage of critical equipment?
O.O.S., or not available for callback manning
Who should be advised if there is a shortage of critical equipment on reserve apparatus?
The Shop, District Chief, and Dispatch
What database must be updated for the reserve apparatus in service and out of service?
Firehouse
What is the minimum number of OOS hydrant markers maintained at each station?
Six (6)
Who places an OOS hydrant marker on any hydrant reported to be OOS?
Engine or Ladders
When is the OOS marker removed from a hydrant?
After a hydrant flow test is completed
Can hydrants be tested on new water mains?
Only with the approval of the Water Department
What color and size is the placard for an OOS Sprinkler/Standpipe system that can be pumped into?
Aluminum, 10X7, ALL WHITE
What color and size is the placard for an OOS Sprinkler/Standpipe system that cannot be pumped into?
Aluminum, 10X7, WHITE WITH RED STRIPES
What is the minimum number of OOS placards maintained for inventory at each station?
Minimum 6
What should the company officer do if they discover a system that has not been previously reported?
Contact the owner, install the appropriate placard, notify Dispatch and the District Chief, notify the Division Chief of Fire Prevention
What should be done after a Sprinkler/Standpipe system is back in service?
Remove the OOS placard and return it to the station inventory
