SOP Flashcards
(206 cards)
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Size margins for SOPs?
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0.75 inches
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Font and spacing for SOP
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Times Roman, 12 point, 1.15 spacing
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Minimum sections in an SOP
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Five: purpose, scope, responsibility,definitions, procedures
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Standard review cycle for SOPs
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Every 3 years unless otherwise stated at inception
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What are SOPs
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Procedural guidelines for personnel to follow
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When are R&Rs reviewed
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Every 3 years in January
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When is a program appraisal report done
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Every January
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What is a subpoena
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written order to compel an individual to give testimony on a subject
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Who do you send a mandatory subpoena to
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Office manager
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Who do you send a standby subpoena and witness info letter to
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EMS administrative aid
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Once served by a process server for non-state attorney subpoenas, who should the employee send it to
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Office manager and administrative aid
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Who is responsible for format and content of the Probies performance training program
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Training bureau
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Who is responsible for the format, content, or testing process for paramedic training
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Training bureau and EMS bureau
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Who is responsible for monitoring Probies overall shift reports
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Shift AC
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Passing score on Probies tests
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80%
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What is phase 1 medic sign off
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EMS training before shift assignment
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What is phase 2 medic training
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Field ride times with FTO
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What is phase 3 sign off process
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Testing phase
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Who decides if candidate can retest or is terminated
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Fire Chief
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Who decides if a tenured employee can retest or must restart the program
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Fire Chief
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When must a captain complete a probationary FF evaluation form
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by 0730
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Who coordinates attendance of multi-company drills
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Operations division and BC
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What is a training facility
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A training ground approved by ISO that when utilized in H.O.T. satisfies ISO criteria
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NFPA 1002
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Fire apparatus Driver/operator professional qualifications
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Who oversees the DE performance check-off program
BC of training
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Candidates must have what to qualify for DE performance check-off program
2 or more years at FLFR, completed the DE sign-offs for current list, successfully passed written and practical test for DE
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NFPA 1403
Live fire training evolutions
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Who can function as instructor in charge or safety officer for live fire training scenarios
LFTI
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When is the pre/post live fire training sign in form destroyed
48 hours after training completed
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What two issues need to be addressed when determining the training to be conducted
1. condition of building
| 2. skills to be taught
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What should be considered when training with an acquired structure
Objectives, participants, taxing of in service units
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Efforts should be made to limit training to what duration
4 hours
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In what direction are sides of a structure identified
Clockwise fashion
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Primary and secondary egress points ____ be used for room ventilation on training burns
MUST NOT
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All conditions that may create a hazard on live burns must be
removed, repaired, or neutralized
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When are roof openings made for training burns
During room/building prep not actual fire
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For a training burn, a person cannot be
Used as a victim
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For a training burn, manikins cannot be dressed in
Bunker gear
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Instructors for a live fire can be assigned to
IIC, Safety officer, LFTI (or adjunct) RIT (just not DE)
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What is the desired student to LFTI ratio for live fire burns
5:1
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What positions on a live fire can be a non instructor
RIT, REHAB, DE
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What is a TCC
Training center coordinator
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True or False, lead instructors must be aligned with FLFR AHA TC
True
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What is the sole reference point for all AHA matters
Program Administration Manual (PAM)
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When will AHA cards be administered in relation to the class
Same day unless under extreme circumstances, must be within 20 days
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When must you notify the TCC via email that an outside AHA class is going to be taken
10 days prior
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Can you email a card that was acquired from an outside agency
No, must be in person
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What are the three approved TC's
UM simulation lab, Broward College, Palm Beach College
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Can FLFR transport hazardous materials
No
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Who is notified for pollutants in the waterway
Coast guard and EPA, also advise Fire Com to contact FLPD marine unit to investigate and contact appropriate parties
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Who should be notified if pollutants enter sewers, catch basins, and storm drains
Utilities department
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Who is responsible for determining the level of protection required to treat and transport pts from hazmat scenes
Hazmat team
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What situations may a Bio/Chem protective kit be needed
1. Assisting with decon
2. Suspected radioactive/biological/chemical event
3. Treatment and transport of contaminated/off gassing pt
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Who is responsible for actions within the hazardous zones
Hazmat team
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What color bag is the bio/chem protective kit in
Black bag with white seal
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Once suits are used from bio chem protective kit who should they be discarded to
Hazmat team
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What size threaded adapter is in the bio chem protective kit
40mm threaded
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What level protection is the suit in a bio chem protective kit
Tychem SL with level B splash protection
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If donning a bootie style tychem SL suit from bio chem protective kit how should the suit be taped to the boot
Folded 3-4 inches over the boot and taped
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If donning an ankle style tech suit how should the leg be set
Elastic cuff pulled over boot at least 6-8 inches below the top of the boot and taped
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Filters designed to remove harmful gases, vapors, and solid particles will not protect wearer against
Oxygen deficient atmospheres
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What type of gloves are in the bio chem protective kit
4 mil silver shield to be worn over exam gloves
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Does each layer of glove get taped when donning the tech protective suit
Yes
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What thickness is the Tychem SL Jump Suit
10.3 mil
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How many strips of tape should be used for sealing the tech SL suit to a mask
3
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Florida DOT is responsible for spills on what roadways in its jurisdiction
I95, I595, Turnpike, and numerous state roads
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What state roads are there in the city
84, davie, broward, sunrise, oakland, commercial, ELO, Powerline, Dixie Highway
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When is the city of ft lauderdale responsible for pickup and disposal of hazardous spills
Within city limits if responsible party cannot be located
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What info should be relayed to firebomb for a hazardous spill
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Exact location and if in a waterway
product identification
Approx amount
Any environmental impacts
Defensive/offensive actions taken
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If possible determine responsible party for hazardous spills for
Removal and billing
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What are mark 1 kits used for
Treatment of personnel exposed to nerve agents and/or organophosphates
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What medications are in a mark 1 and doodle kit
2mg of Atropine
| 600mg of 2 Pam CL in solution
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What angle do you hold an auto injector at
90 degrees
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How long do you hold auto injector in place against the leg
10 seconds
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Will an auto injector penetrate bunker gear
No
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Acronym for mark 1 or doodle injectors
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Salivation
Lacrimentation
Urination
Defecation
GI Distress
Emesis
Miopic (pinpoint pupils)
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Who has a rad alert 50 issued to them
Ladders, truck 53, squad, battalions, AC, E88 and HM88
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when does a rad alert 50 sound
When radiation in a particular area exceeds 1.00 mr/hr
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How long does a rad alert 50 take to calibrate after powering on
1 minute to show a reading
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What should be done if a rad alert sounds
Perform a circular pattern around the site to identify the hot zone
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Access to hot zone for non hazmat team personnel is only for
Rescue ops and viable patients
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Why should officer on scene notify fire com prior to entry of a hot zone for rescue ops
So they can record entry times
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When are rescue ops suspended and crews withdrawn on radiation calls
if 50 mr/hr or greater
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What temperature do Phase Change Liquid inserts of Cooling Vests maintain
58 degrees up to 3 hours
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How long should cooling vests be placed in refrigerator, freezer, or ice water if hazmat truck fridge is down
20-30 minutes
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What information is important for incoming hazmat unit on underground natural gas/propane gas emergencies
Size of line
Polypropylene or steel
Wind direction
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What actions should be taken for first arriving engine company on an underground natural/propane gas emergency
Request gas company and hazmat team, deploy 1 3/4 line only flow if gas needs redirection, do not fill hole
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Extreme caution should be taken when determining if "go" is the action for a water rescue especially when ____
Lateral Currents are present
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What should be developed for surface rescue operations
Action plan
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Types of surface rescue
Reach, throw, row, go
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Personal safety in surface rescue rests with
The rescuer
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Safety of the incident rests with
IC
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It is the water rescuers responsibility and duty to
Refuse to go if unsafe/under trained
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What are the two types of "go" for surface rescue
Paddle Board, landline shore assisted water rescue
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All support personnel within ____ of shore must wear PFDs
10 feet
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Surface support per rescue swimmers ration
1 support per 2 swimmers
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Who's responsibility is it to request additional response of a neighboring TRT team
TRT Captain
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Under no circumstances must personnel enter without
Proper training and equipment
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When is the rescue versus recovery status for confined space rescue decided
Upon arrival of TRT and info transferred
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What level O2 is considered low for confined space
19.5%
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What percentage is enriched oxygen
23.5%
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At what interval must oxygen readings be for confined space rescue
5 minute intervals
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What must be done if a hazard is unable to be locked out, tagged out
Post FLFR representative to monitor
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What interval must entry and rescue personnel be rotated for confined space
20 minute intervals
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Entry is limited how far below grade for confined space
25 feet
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What width is considered a trench rescue
Depth is greater than width, width is 15 feet or less
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If entering a trench contact public works for what
A vacuum truck to respond
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What must initial crews insert for a trench rescue
Portable ladder at one end of the trench
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How far apart must ladders be placed for trench rescue
No more than 25 feet
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Smallest timber used for a trench rescue
4x6
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Upon determination of an elevated victim rescue who should be dispatched
TRT and nearest aerial
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Safety factor desired for rope rescue
15:1 with double rope techniques and multiple anchors
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Frontline Marine team annual dive requirements
12 dives a year, 6 of 12 in limited visibility
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Backup marine team annual dive requirements
6 dives a year, 3 of 6 in limited visibility, 5 of 6 in open water
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What is max dive time per rescuer
20 minutes
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Recovery dive is after how long
1 our of down time
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What is an Alert 1
Aircraft with minor difficulty
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Alert 2
Aircraft with major difficulty
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Alert 3
Aircraft crash
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Number one priority in any incident
Life safety
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Where should the apparatus be positioned for aircraft incidents
Uphill and upwind
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What should be avoided with an aircraft fire and why
Discharging wetting agents on the fuselage, can create a hazardous environment inside
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How far away from a hot fill should T53 park
100 feet upwind on the left side forward from main exit
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What is a clear zone from an airplane
From wing to wing and around the nose for 100 feet
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Where should hose monster on the roof for standpipe testing go
So it will not damage roof projections and elevator shafts, building engineer and maintenance person approves positioning before flowing water
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If it is necessary for the EN company to assist with the walk through what must be done
Notify BC for approval
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How soon must on call fire inspector respond to a page/call
within 5 minutes
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What are the 4 methods of contacting fire investigator
pager
cell
home phone
fire radio
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Max response time for a fire investigator
45 minutes
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How long does a fire investigator have to turn in the completed case files to the fire investigation supervisor
10 business days
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Who is responsible for the procurement of evidence post incident
Fire Investigator
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If a fire investigator is on scene while a major incident is occurring they will be deemed
Fire investigations section and acknowledge all PARS
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Who shall the fire investigator contact for buildings that have sustained structural damage
City's building official
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All hazards identified by a company officer and hazard tagged are rendered
Unusable until repairs replacement, or removal is completed by technician/utility
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Who is appropriate paperwork for hazards forwarded to by the company officer
Fire Marshal
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What steps must a company officer do when a hazard is identified
Complete form AA-248
Remove bottom portion to forward to fire prevention
Attach tag to hazard
Call proper utility/authority to shut down power/gas
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If a hazardous condition represents a threat to life and property
Notify the on-call investigator
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How long do property owners have to correct fire code violations issued by a fire investigator
30 days
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After first re-inspection how much time does a owner have to fix a code violation
2 weeks
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Second re-inspection of code violation refers remaining violations to who
A special magistrate or code enforcement
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Fire inspector may give up to ___ days for tenant owner to comply with violation
90 days
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Immediate fire and/or life safety violations require
Immediate correction
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Who is responsible for determining the origin and cause of a fire
Captains, Chief Officers, and the Fire Investigator
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To be accepted at legal proceedings images must be
Relevant
| A true and accurate representation
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What are the most efficient reminders of what was seen at a fire
Images
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Company officer shall seek ___ from a ___ to summon a fire investigator
Approval
| BC
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8 reasons to call a fire investigator for a structure fire
Juvenile involved
Civilian and or FF injury/death
Law enforcement request
Any incendiary device fire BC determines operations personnel cannot determine cause/origin
media event
Structural fire damage greater than 15,000
Delayed response fire for an after the fact fire report
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Who must be requested for any possible terrorism acts involving explosion
Bomb squad, hazmat, fire investigator
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What color copy of the fire watch release form is given to the person taking responsibility
Yellow
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What class uniform will companies wear for public education event unless otherwise told
Class C
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How long are station tours designed for
1 hour
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What class uniform are personnel to be wearing for station tours
Class C
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What must be done on a station tour if a call comes in during
Everyone outside and accounted for before moving the vehicle
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What must be done on the fire safety trailer before turning on and plugging in the generator
Stabilizers down, breakers off
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What brochures are on every city vehicle
FLFR brochure
After the Fire brochure
Baby sleep safe
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Who is responsible for keeping brochures in stock on FLFR vehicles
Company officer and DE
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Who must be notified if a youth is requesting a safe place at the station
Dispatch and Chief Officer, request incident number
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Where must a youth wait at the station when claiming a "safe place"
Designated quiet area
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Who is the only party allowed to pick up a youth claiming a "safe place"
Lippmann Youth Shelter, they will call with the name of the staff member picking up the youth
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Who should a youth talk to if they are upset when they arrive claiming a "safe place"
Directly to Lippmann Youth Shelter staff member
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Are police to be called for a project safe place youth
No. Only if situation becomes hostile or unsafe
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When was the Safe Haven Law passed
2000, house bill 1901
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What is the age requirement for a "Safe Haven" baby
7 days old or younger
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When does a mother claiming safe haven for her baby no longer remain anonymous
When child abuse/neglect is suspected
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If abuse or neglect is suspected for a Safe Haven baby who should be contacted
Abuse hotline
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What should be done for a safe haven baby
Assessed and transported to closest facility, notify supervisor and do PCR
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Company officers will make daily entries into target solutions for
Themselves and their station
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How often are required ISO training assigned in target solutions
Quarterly
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Outside documentation for certifications will be emailed to what group
Fire training certifications
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Daily in-service training to be entered into target solutions are what
Officer/company meetings
FF Fitness
Wednesdays weekly apparatus maintenance
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How much time per shift should be entered into target solutions for officer/company meetings
1.5 hours in part structural fire related
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What are the 6 required training categories to be entered into target solutions for annual ISO hours
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Facility training
Company training
Hazmat training
Officer training
Lt/Captain training
Driver/operator
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Who is responsible for determining the stage of the fire and the IDLH risk
Initial IC
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OSHA standard is what stage of fire does not require the 2in/2out rule
Incipient stage
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If operating in IDLH atmosphere in the buddy system always maintain what
Visual or Voice contact
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What are the exceptions to the 2in/2out rule
Imminent or probably life threatning situation where immediate action may prevent loss of life or limb
1 or more persons may be inside the structure
Fire not in the incipient stage
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If the 2 out FF's need to enter the structure to rescue the 2 in FF's the company officer must what
Notify firebomb of the intent
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When can a RIT crew be used to provide relief for operating companies
When the IDLH is mitigated
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If RIT is needed/activated, IC shall immediately
Strike at minimum an additional alarm assignment
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What is an RGS
RIT Group Supervisor
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Who is the first choice for a RIT Group Supervisor
Safety Officer due to already being in bunker gear
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Who is the second and third options for RIT group supervisor if there is no safety officer
BC on scene or last option is a company officer
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What does a RIT group consist of
RIT Company, RIT Group Supervisor, Dedicated Rescue standing by
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IC shall assign a chief officer as ____ to continue mitigation efforts during RIT operation
Operations Sector Chief
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What is the preferred command structure for a RIT operation
AC as IC,
1st BC as operations,
2nd BC as safety
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Once RIT is activated what is declared over the radio
Emergency traffic only
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RGS should advise command of what when deploying the RIT team
Specific entrance and exit of the structure being used
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what is the rescue to trapped/missing/injured FFs ratio
One rescue fore each trapped/missing/injured FF
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Are helmet shields sufficient eye protection for an extrication
No
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How many sides of a vehicle are there to size up
6 sides
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When staffing is available on a vehicle extrication what should be deployed
1 3/4 inch hose with foam capabilities
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How should the apparatus be spotted for a vehicle extrication on fire
To block/divert traffic
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What railroad authorities might need to be notified for a vehicle on the train tracks
Brightline, FEC, CSX
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Reduces fire, water and smoke damage during and after fires
Salvage
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Searching for and extinguishing hidden fires, determining cause and recognizing/preserving evidence of arson for the fire investigator
Overhaul
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What is the most valuable asset when determining the cause of a fire or for fire salvage/overhaul ops
The owner/manager of property
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overhaul starts where
at the top and work down
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Should a scene be reconstructed without the inspector present
No
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What is required by IC immediately upon receipt for a maday
A PAR
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How often should a lost or trapped FF activate their PASS alarm
Intermittently 10-20 seconds
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What is a standoff area and how far is it
FLPD hot zone for EOD's
| 300 feet unless otherwise stated by IC
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What channel are units to go arrival on for EOD response
Fire Main then switch to simplex for on scene communication
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How far out should units go arrival for EOD responses
1 1/2 miles out
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What is desired hose deployment for a EOD response/assist
Catch nearest hydrant outside of standoff area, 1 1/2 supply to gated wye with 100 ft of 1 3/4 highrise pack with fog nozzle to protect EOD tech
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How should the initial MRU be parked for an EOD call
Facing the nearest exit with nothing but a backboard on the stretcher
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Where can a dry stretch be made to on a highrise fire
Floor below the fire
