SOP 900s

Question 1

What is the only exception to the two in/two out rule?

Answer 1

Imminent life-threatening situation where immediate action could prevent a loss of life or serious injury

Question 2

What are the tactical priorities for interior structural firefighting?

Answer 2

Rescue - primary search/Secondary search
Fire control – fire under control
Property conservation – loss stopped

Question 3

Where should primary search be conducted?

Answer 3

All involved and exposed occupancies that can be entered

Question 4

In what order are rescue efforts extended?

Answer 4

The most severely threatened
The largest number victims in groups
Remainder of the fire area
The exposed areas

Question 5

What are the structure fire command strategies?

Answer 5

Offensive strategy - interior attack directed to bringing the fire under control
Defensive strategy - exterior attack directed to reduce fire extension then fire under control

Question 6

What is the basic offensive plan?

Answer 6

Take command
Perform rescue operations/Quick fire attack
First line to support primary search
Support activities
Second line is a back up/block line
Evaluate and react

Question 7

What determines whether to use offensive or defensive mode?

Answer 7

Fire extent, structural conditions, entry capability, ventilation capabilities, rescue ability of occupants, resources available

Question 8

What are the five tactical objectives for a 1 alarm structure fire?

900

Answer 8

Primary search and attack line
Water supply - 2nd Engine
Ventilation
Back up and block lines unless a fire attack group or division has been established
Staging assignment. One block from the incident

Question 9

What does the risk of evaluation include?

900

Answer 9

An assessment of the presence, survivability, and potential to rescue occupants.
With no potential to save lives, personnel shall not be committed to operations that present an elevated risk.

Question 10

What does the risk assessment include?

900

Answer 10

An initial risk assessment to determine a strategy and tactics, and a continuous risk assessment for the duration of the incident.

Question 11

What does risk analysis include?

Answer 11

Building characteristics and construction type
Structural conditions
Occupancy and contents
Fire factors (including estimated time of involvement and smoke conditions)
Risk to building occupants (survival assessment)
Firefighting capabilities (including resources)

Question 12

What are the responsibilities of the blocking apparatus on an incident?

Answer 12

Officer is assigned safety officer and the crew is RIC and safety watch in the protected zone

Question 13

What are the distances for blocking during a traffic incident?

Answer 13

Initial Block is 50 to 75 feet from the accident, Second blocking apparatus is a minimum of 100 feet from the first

Question 14

According to Texas transportation code 545.3051, what authority does the FD have?

Answer 14

Remove vehicles or personal property from a roadway or a right of way
Consult with law enforcement before doing so, and in a manner consistent with scene safety

Question 15

What incidents does the RIC team respond to?

Answer 15

All working interior fires beyond the incipient stage
All special hazards incidents (hazmat and spec-ops)
High-rise fires on the staging floor or lobby
The 4th arriving engine or others as assigned by the IC assume RIC responsibilities

Question 16

When should a PAR be called?

Answer 16

Change of strategy
Code red
Lost or injured firefighter
Building collapse
20 minute intervals
Fire under control or fire out

Question 17

What are the two categories of firefighter rescue?

Answer 17

Firefighter is trapped by collapse
Firefighter is lost in a smoke field or burning building

Question 18

What should be done with radio channels during a Mayday?

Answer 18

Operation should be moved to a new channel, the current channel will be the Mayday channel. RIC is now rescue group on the Mayday channel

Question 19

What should a firefighter do if lost or trapped?

Answer 19

Immediately use mayday on the radio and describe their location if they can, activate their pass, turn on flashlight, make noise, control breathing

Question 20

Why can a lost firefighter search differ from a rescue?

Answer 20

The search area can be substantially larger than a collapse area

Question 21

What does the firefighter withdrawal notification process include?

905

Answer 21

Code red announced twice by IC

The IC will have dispatch sound withdrawal tones for 10 seconds

IC - “All companies from command we have a code red structural collapse, withdraw” repeated twice

Withdrawal tones for 10 seconds again

Question 22

What should company officers do after a code red?

Answer 22

Confirm the exit of all company members and give a PAR to their supervising commander.

Question 23

Who is the designated safety officer of the fire department?

Answer 23

The assistant chief of operations, responsible for the management of the wellness program

Question 24

What is the responsibility of the incident safety officer?

Answer 24

The health and safety of all personnel on the scene of an incident
The immediate correction or halting of unsafe situations that create an eminent hazard to personnel

Question 25

What authority does the incident safety officer have?

Answer 25

Alter, suspend, or terminate unsafe activities, and inform the IC of any action taken to correct hazards

Question 26

When should hearing protection be worn?

Answer 26

At noise levels of 90 dB or higher

Question 27

What should engine discharge pressure be during standpipe and sprinkler operations?

Answer 27

150 psi at the FDC +5 psi per floor beginning with the second. Never exceed the test pressure of the LDH (300 for HP, 200 for non)

Question 28

What should be considered when high pressure at the FDC exceeds 200 psi?

Answer 28

A supply Engine at the hydrant with a discharge pressure of 150 psi to the attack engine

Question 29

What is a safe refuge area in a high-rise?

Answer 29

Three floors below the fire floor

Question 30

Where is staging located in a high-rise?

Answer 30

Two floors below the fire floor

Question 31

What is the responsibility of logistics in a high-rise?

Answer 31

Providing facilities, services, and materials for the incident

Question 32

What is the role of access control in a high-rise incident?

Answer 32

Coordinating access to the incident in a residential high-rise, routing arriving crews to the correct stairwell or standpipe

Question 33

How is a high-rise defined?

Answer 33

Any structure that is four or more stories above the ground level

Question 34

What is the base in a high-rise incident?

Answer 34

A specific location for the parking of apparatus and stocking of resources

Question 35

How does the relief cycle maintain a constant application of water?

Answer 35

Using three companies for each hand line in operation. An attack line crew, a relief company in the stairwell, a third company in staging

Question 36

When may elevators be used in a high-rise incident?

Answer 36

For incidents above the 5th floor, elevators must be stopped 2 floors below the fire floor

Question 37

What does the IAP for a commercial high-rise begin with? 909

Answer 37

1st engine company, officer is command and the driver is lobby control 2nd engine company the officer is division leader on the fire floor 3rd engine company established water supply for sprinkler/standpipe

Question 38

What does the IAP for a residential high-rise begin with? 909

Answer 38

1st Engine company, officer is command and the driver is access control. The officer and crew will perform an interior size up for the best entry point and standpipe connection and begin evacuation 2nd engine company establish water supply for standpipe/sprinklers 3rd engine company will affect a quick fire attack, officer is division leader

Question 39

What is the IAP for high-rise parking garage response?

Answer 39

1st Engine company officer assumes command, remaining crew locate and connect to the standpipe 2nd Engine company establish water supply

Question 40

What should the IC establish for a 2nd alarm response to a high-rise fire?

Answer 40

Establish staging and/or a base manager and incoming units will report to those locations

Question 41

When should members undergo rehab according to the policy of the RFD?

Answer 41

Following a 2nd SCBA cylinder or 40 minutes of intense work without an SCBA

Question 42

What should the 2nd arriving MICU establish unless the IC determines otherwise?

Answer 42

REHAB

Question 43

How long should members remain in rehab?

Answer 43

For 10 minutes unless the medical evaluation requires a longer duration

Question 44

What are the procedures for IN Line Foam Eductors?

Answer 44

200 psi, up to 150 feet of 1 3/4" hose, TFT nozzle at 125 gpm, educator set to correct 1-6

Question 45

When should PPV not be used on attic fires?

Answer 45

Unless a ventilation hole has been established close to the area of the fire

Question 46

What is required for the use of PPV?l.

Answer 46

A charged hose line at the seat of the fire, only one entrance and one exhaust opening

Question 47

What are the PPV guidelines for correct usage?

Answer 47

Tilt the fan to 20-30° The exhaust opening should be 75 to 110% of the entrance opening Single fan placed about 6 feet from the door Multiple fans for single doors placed 2 feet and 6 feet in line Double doors require fans side-by-side

Question 48

Automatic alarms may be canceled by the alarm co while enroute, and the responding unit may clear, unless any of the following are present: 913

Answer 48

waterflow alarm, activated pull station recurring alarm at the same address within 24 hours The alarm is at a multifamily complex, assisted-living, nursing facility, or school during normal school hours Respond code 3, unless information dictates to reduce to code 1

Question 49

What can an officer do during an automatic alarm investigation if no responsible party is on the scene?

Answer 49

Attempt to silence and reset the fire alarm after investigation

Question 50

What happens if the officer successfully resets the alarm and a subsequent alarm occurs?

Answer 50

Each additional alarm must be investigated and documented completely on its own merit

Question 51

What is required if resetting an automatic alarm two more times during a 24 hour period or if a fire watch is implemented?

Answer 51

Notification via email to the FMO

Question 52

What certification must an instructor have for live fire training?

Answer 52

At least certified TCFP instructor 1 or higher

Question 53

What certifications must an RFD training officer have?

Answer 53

TCFP instructor III and safety officer

Question 54

Who has the authority to intervene and control any aspect of operations during a live fire event?

Answer 54

The safety officer and the training officer

Question 55

What are the restrictions of using the class A burn room?

Answer 55

Flammable or combustible liquids are prohibited. Only Class A materials shall be used

Question 56

What are the live fire training clearance distances?

Answer 56

Observers must stay 60 feet away Apparatus must be parked 50 feet away Debris from class A must be removed 10 feet away

Question 57

What guidelines must be used with a CO response?

Answer 57

Determine detections of >9ppm SCBA must be used with detections of >35ppm <10ppm, advise occupants that we did not detect elevated level of CO >10ppm and <100ppm inform this is potentially dangerous, recommend all persons leave, begin ventilation, shut down suspected appliances >100ppm potentially lethal level, advise to leave immediately, begin ventilation, shut down suspected appliances

Question 58

What distance should be maintained when aerial devices are used in proximity to electrical lines?

Answer 58

No less than 12 feet from the electrical source

Question 59

What is the proper placement of an aerial ladder for rescue?

Answer 59

Tip inside of a windowsill, first rung even with the windowsill The tip at > 3 feet <6 feet from the edge of a roof