TAPIRS Flashcards
(214 cards)
1
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Who shall be notified if there is an accident ?
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On duty supervising batt chief, or supervising division chief.
2
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What is required for all incidents in the vehicle crash procedure?
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Notification and motor vehicle/property damage form reports are required for all accidents, including accidents for department vehicles, station doors, and shorelines, etc.
3
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The on duty _______ or the ________ shall notify all __________ by ________ of all accidents.
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supervising batt chief.
Or supervising division chief
Executive Chief officers by email
4
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The on duty supervising bat chief or supervising division chief shall immediately notify who and how?
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Risk management by emailing risk@myboca.us.
If email is not available then call them at 561-393-7972
5
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The police agency having jurisdiction shall be notified on all __________. A police report will not be required on _______ but the _____________ will be required.
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vehicle accidents
shoreline damage but the vehicle/property damage form will be required.
6
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When can the supervisor send the forms in?
Who else should be CC to the email?
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After reviewing for accuracy, the on duty supervising bat chief, or supervising division chief, shall immediately email the report to risk management.
the executive staff and divsion chief of training (Department safety officer) shall also be copied to the email.
7
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The on duty supervisor should send what and to who?
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shall send the original motor vehicle / property damage form, pictures (if available), and the police report to the division chief of training (Dept safety officer) for processing.
8
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who reviews and investigates all accidents?
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The city accident review board will investigate all accidents
9
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Who do we report injury/illness to?
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Employees shall immediately report all injuries/illness to supervisor, who will report the injury/illness to the on duty supervising vat chief or supervising division chief.
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Who shall the on duty supervising bat chief or supervising division chief report and injury/illness to?
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They shall report it to risk management office immediately by emailing risk@myboca.us. If they cant email then call and then follow up with email.
11
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If employees require evaluation or treatment ?
Who should be notified?
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If employee requires evaluation or treatment from ER, they should be transported by BRFRS rescue unit to appropriate ER.
The on duty supervising bat chief or supervising division chief shall notify the assistant chief of operations and the risk management office as soon as possible.
12
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If employees require further treatment?
What does risk management have to provide for this?
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If employees require treatment from city physician or contracted clinic, the on duty supervising bat chief or supervising division chief SHALL contact the risk management office as soon as possible so risk management can provide “Authorization to treat”
13
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What if the employee wants treatment at a later date?
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IF they request medical treatment at a later date, they shall report to on duty supervising bat chief or supervising division chief. They shall report the request to risk management office (workman’s comp administrator) immediately by emailing them. If email is not available, call and then follow up with email.
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Where will the employee be directed after their request for treatment is accepted?
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They will be directed to an authorized treating physician for medical evaluation and treatment.
15
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What pages is the employee required to complete and sign in the EIIIR (employee injury and investigation report form)?
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Employee is required to complete and sign pages 1 & 3 of the EIIR.
16
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IF the employee does not require or request medical treatment, then they should what?
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Check the box next to “First aid only” and finish the remainder of the EIIR.
17
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The supervisor must complete and sign what page?
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page 2 of the EIIR
18
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The supervisor is required to send who the EIIR?
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required to send completed EIIR to the on duty supervising bat chief or supervising division chief.
19
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What else must the supervisor complete along with the EIIR?
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They are required to complete a NFIRS report that includes the fire service casualty module, and ensure the BRFRS Medical Run Report is completed for any work-related injuries, illness, occupational disease, or fatality on firefighters.
20
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What happens if there is a delay in obtaining the injured workers signature on the form?
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Email the partially completed EIIR to risk management.
The completed or partially completed form must be emailed to risk management within 24 hours of incident.
21
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when must the Email to Risk management with the EIIR be sent?
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within 24 hours
22
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What is the responsibility of the Division chief of training (department safety officer)
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He shall obtain the appropriate division heads signature, retain a copy of the completed form, and forward the original EIIR to risk management
23
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In accordance with the Florida Administrative Code ______________, a NIFRS report that includes the fire service Casualty Module shall be completed for …?
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Code 69A-62.021(7)(b)
shall be completed for each injury, illness, occupational disease, or fatality.
24
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If a FF was injured during a call, the injury SHALL be documented where?
What else should be completed?
A
ON the NIFRS report for that incident using the Fire Service Casualty Module.
A BRFRS Medical Run Report SHALL also be completed.
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If a FF was injured while on duty, but not on a call, what should be completed?
What are the examples of where/how the injury happened?
an alarm number SHALL be generated for a medical call, and the injury SHALL be documented on the NFIRS Report using Fire Services Casualty Module.
A Medical Run Report SHALL also be completed.
Examples include: during training, station duties, etc.
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The narrative and/or remarks of the NIFRS SHALL NOT include what?
Where should it be documented?
SHALL NOT include any information that would violate HIPPA.
All HIPPA protected medical info SHALL be documented in the BRFRS Medial Run Report rather than the NIFRS.
27
The Division chief of training (Department Safety Officer) SHALL ensure what with "_______" form ___________ is maintained and updated within ______ days of any of the above occurrences?
"Fire Service Log and Summary of Occupational Injuries, Disease Diagnoses, Illnesses, and Fatalities"
Form DFS-K4-1568
6 days
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The Assistant Chief of Operations SHALL report any FF fatality or any FF injury requiring hospitalization period greater than ______ to the ___________ as soon as possible (Within ________ of the occurrence)
24 hours hospital stay
Division of State Fire Marshal
4 hours of the occurance
29
FD vehicles , when operated in non-emergency mode shall adhere to all parking restriction, in such areas as:
Handicapped only, No parking, Private fire lanes, etc.
Driver will be held accountable if a vehicle is ticketed for violation.
30
Whose responsibility is it to control all crime scene evidence which includes _______ and _______.
it is the investigating agency.
photographs and videos.
31
BRFR is restricted from taking photos in a crime scene except for
Polaroid photos used to demonstrate the MOI.
They must be left with the pt info at the ER.
32
If photos are taken of a crime scene, who should be informed?
the investigating officer should be informed of the # of Polaroids taken, provided it does not compromise pt care or delay transport.
33
What if photos or videos are needed for training or educational purposes?
They must be taken outside of the restricted crime scene area.
OR the FR Incident Commander can direct the crime scene photographer to take photos for our use at the conclusion of their investigation.
34
Photos taken by the crime scene investigator for training purposes of FD will be released when?
They will NOT be released to FD until the incident is cleared, or the case concluded by the lead investigator.
35
All equipment in the crew and driving compartment(s) of vehicles are required to be securely fastened. No equipment or other items SHALL be stored on dash. These include, but not limited to:
This requirement is in accordance with :
Portable radios, helmets, computers, clipboards, gloves, traffic safety vest, beverage containers, etc.
NFPA 1901 Automotive Fire Apparatus.
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PPE SHALL not be modified in any manner without _______ approval from _______.
Personal items such as: ________ maybe utilized provided they do not what?
Written
The Fire Chief
Hand lights, wire cutters, small tools, etc.
They do not reduce the level of protection provided by the issued clothing/equipment.
37
Truck 1's unit number, the weight in pounds and tons?
8150
just under 70,000 pounds
approximately 34.5 tons
38
What are the 10 bridges in the city with a rated capacity under truck 1's weight?
And what are their capacities?
1. Camino gardens Blvd at the EL Rio canal (22 tons)
2. Camino Gardens Blvd- East (22 tons)
3. Camino Gardens Blvd - West (22 tons)
4. Camino Real at the ICWW
(31 tons)
5. NW 20th St at the EL Rio Canal (32 tons)
6. Cypress Way- South (22 tons)
7. Cypress Way- North (22 tons)
8. Date palm - South (21 tons)
9. Date Palm - Middle (17 tons)
10. Date Palm - North (28 Tons)
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Ways to remember the bridges:
* Camino Gardens Blvd (3 bridges, all 22 tons):
Mnemonic: “Camino = Consistent 22”
Camino Gardens Blvd at El Rio Canal
Camino Gardens Blvd – East
Camino Gardens Blvd – West
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* Cypress Way (2 bridges, both 22 tons):
Mnemonic: “Cypress Stays Steady at 22”
4. Cypress Way – South
5. Cypress Way – North
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*Date Palm (3 bridges, different weights):
Use this mnemonic:
“South is fun (21), Middle’s lean (17), North is great (28)!”
S = Fun = 21
M = Lean = 17
N = Great = 28
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*Outliers – Memorize these distinctly:
“Camino Real? That bridge’s for real — 31 tons!”
NW 20th St at El Rio Canal = 32 tons
Mnemonic: “20th = Top Weight (32)
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Avoid all 10 bridges under normal driving conditions, except for:
The Camino Real at the ICWW.
Cross all other 9 bridges when responding to call for service if that is the most direct roue.
41
When can you cross the other 9 bridges OTHER than the Camino real at the ICWW (31 tons)
Can cross them when responding to a call for service.
Can cross them when returning from a call for service ONLY IF THERE ARE NO OTHER OPTIONS.
42
When can you use the procedure for crossing the camino real at the ICWW (31 tons)?
when responding to call for service, provided that it is the most direct route.
Return from these call by a different route!
43
What is the procedure for crossing the Camino Real at the ICWW (31 tons)?
The captain SHALL request dispatch to notify the bridge tender that the "Aerial Platform" need to cross.
Fire Dispatch will stress to the tender that this is a "Aerial Platform" and it requires special crossing procedure.
When unit is within reasonable distance, bridge tender will drop all gates and stop flow of traffic. No other vehicles will be permitted to cross until the unit has cleared the bridge.
To reduce impact, the unit SHALL not exceed 5 MPH (Slower is better).
The unit will straddle the centerline to distribute the weight more evenly over both lanes.
If unit is cleared before crossing, the captain SHALL request dispatch to notify the tender.
44
Who can you use and not use as a spotter when backing up?
Only use FD or PD personnel.
Security guards or any other civilians are prohibited.
Using the 360 camera in lieu of spotter is prohibited.
45
When possible, how should drivers park the apparatus?
They should park to avoid backing when departing.
Most advantageous is pulling through a parking spot so they can drive forward when departing.
If possible, drive forward around the block or parking area: generally preferred to backing.
46
If it is necessary to back up a vehicle, where is it better to back up? And how do you want to plan the movement?
Back into a side street or driveway rather than a onto a main road.
Plan movements so the driver is backing and turning to the driver's left side rather than turning to the driver blind side (right side)
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What should the driver do before backing?
Notice it doesnt say must. That may be a trick on exam.
walk around the vehicle to look for any obstacles prior to backing.
48
What else should the driver observe prior to moving?
The driver should observe the camera system (backup or 360 camera) every time prior to MOVING the vehicle from a stopped position.
Note the 360 camera is lieu of spotters is PROHIBITED.
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MEDICAL/FIRE APPARATUS: Whenever backing into a roadway what SHALL be done?
The vehicles warning lights SHALL be activated
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MEDICAL/FIRE APPARATUS: If necessary to back...
At least ONE spotter must be used.
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MEDICAL/FIRE APPARATUS: Where should the spotters be located?
The first spotter: SHALL normally be located at the driver's side rear of the vehicle.
The second spotter: (If necessary) should be located at the passenger side front corner of the vehicle.
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FIRE/MEDICAL APPARATUS: Who is responsible for compliance with the backing procedure? Who is held accountable when spotting?
The company officer is responsible for the compliance.
Both the driver and spotter(s) may be held accountable for backing accidents.
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Where can the spotter not be?
Inside the pt compartment.
54
If the driver loses sight of the spotter(s)?
The vehicle SHALL be brought to an IMMEDIATE STOP. The driver SHALL not resume backing until the entire crew is again visible AND the communication to proceed has been established.
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The spotters SHALL not do what?
They SHALL not move from one side of the vehicle to the other. They must commincate that they need to make a movement to the driver. Driver SHALL bring vehicle to complete stop and the spotter SHALL not make any movement until they communicate to the driver to verify that the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
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What recommendations should be followed to enhance communication with the spotters:
- Driver SHALL communicate the plan to the spotters prior to backing.
- Driver SHALL roll down the driver side window prior to backing.
- Driver SHALL remove or partially remove any hearing protection prior to backing.
- Radio volumes should be lowered.
- Driver SHALL not move the vehicle until all personnel assigned to the vehicle are accounted for.
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Hand placements for turning/move/rotate left
Right arm bent at 90 degrees, palm toward you, move hand toward yourself and then away laterally to the right.
Left hand and arm extending in the direction of travel.
Increased rate of motion increases speed.
Application: Backing apparatus, directing apparatus, assisting DE in Aerial operations, directing personnel, moving crowds.
(NOTE: only left, right. and stop is used for aerial ops)
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Hand placements for moving/turn/rotating right
Left arm bent at 90 degrees, palm toward you, move hand toward youself and then away laterally to the left. Right arm and hands extended to direction of travel.
Application: Backing apparatus, directing apparatus, assisting DE in Aerial ops, directing personnel, moving crowds.
(NOTE: only left, right. and stop is used for aerial ops)
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What hand can hold radio when directing apparatus while moving/rotating/turning
Any hand can hold radio when directing apparatus.
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Moving toward signaler when backing:
Both arms bent at 90, palms facing yourself, move hands toward yourself then away.
Pause at full flexion, repeat motion.
One hand may hold radio when directing apparatus.
Application: backing apparatus, directing apparatus, moving personnel, moving crowds.
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Moving away from signaler:
Arm bent at 90 degrees in front of your body, palm open away from yourself.
Pause at full extension.
*Two hands may be used. One hand can hold radio.
Application: movement of apparatus, personnel, crowds, or equipment.
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Stop signal
Arms extended away from your body, palms open away
(may hold radio in one hand)
Application: stopping backing apparatus, Aerial apparatus movements, moving personnel, crowds or any unsafe act.
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What will be necessary for spotter to do to maintain visual on driver.
Spotter must move laterally to maintain visual contact with the side mirror and driver.
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Tractor trailer: When spotting a tractor trailer, the spotter MUST carry what?
A radio . They should use radio if hand signals are not feasible or sufficient for adequate visibility.
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What can be used instead of hand signals when backing?
A radio can be used to communicate with the driver and the spotter in lieu of, or in addition to, hand signals.
*When using radio, consideration should be given to the 2-3 second delay between the transmission and the driver actually hearing it.
66
Who do you need permission from to move equipment from trucks?
Equipment on emergency response vehicles SHALL not be moved, removed, or added to, without authorization from LOGISTIC AND SUPPORT OFFICER
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Inventory books
SHALL not be modified or adjusted in any way.
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How should vehicle key ring and access cards be exchanged?
On duty captain SHALL ensure a face-to-face exchange happens between both drivers.
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Whose responsibility is it to ensure the security of the vehicle key ring and access cards?
The drivers
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Who SHALL be notified if there is a loss of the keys or access cards? What else must be done?
The BC.
BC SHALL ensure that every effort is made to locate them.
A report MUST be written with the unit, personnel involved, time the keys or cards were reported missing, and effort to locate them.
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When is police report required for lost keys?
A police report SHALL be made if a knox-box key is missing.
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What do you do with keys and access cards if you swap vehicles?
All units have inventoried keys and access cards so they SHALL stay with their unit that is placed OOS.
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Who do we request keys and access cards?
They must be forwarded to the office of Logistics and Support Assistant Chief.
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What are the ___ approved brands of key boxes in the city?
2
Knox box and bommer boxes
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Knox boxes are constructed of what?
What are they designed for?
Steel and are designed for outdoor installation for storage of access keys
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There is a code for the knox boxes which requires what?
That there is fire alarm annunciator panel immediately available for FD at all times.
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What keys are required for FD and which are not?
All keys for fire alarm annunciator panel need to be available.
All other keys are provided on a volunteer basis.
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All new construction has what installed above key boxes
A horn/strobe has been installed outside above the key box to aid in locating the key box.
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What key are used to open those boxes?
Restricted Medeco Key
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Some Knox boxes have what attached to them?
optional switch tied into the buildings security system.
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How do we purchase a knox box key?
Applications must be signed by a Fire and Life Safety Division employee and are available at Fire Administration.
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What are boomer box made of? And what are they designed for?
Light weight aluminum and are designed primarily for indoor use.
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What is the most common use for boomer boxes?
What key do we use to access these boxes?
The storage of fireman service elevator keys.
Hudson keys
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If a boomer box is used for elevators, which key should be in it?
elevator keys should be keyed for the Region 7 Elevator Key.
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What does fire and life safety do with all the keys?
They tag all the new keys placed in the key boxes with the address and use of the key.
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What do they do with the medco keys?
All medco keys are numbered and the fire and life safety division maintains and inventory list.
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What can we not do with medco keys?
Medco keys SHALL not be duplicated or removed from the key ring at anytime without written authorization of the Fire Chief.
*They SHALL only be used to access buildings during emergencies.
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Who do we report all problems related to key boxes and keys to?
Fire and life safety division.
89
What have all "Dry standpipe systems" been upgraded to?
"Filled standpipe systems".
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What conversions were done to the "dry standpipe systems"?
They were turned into "filled standpipe systems" by connecting a 1" to 2" domestic supply to the dry stand pipe system.
The connection was made with a domestic backflow preventor.
The two valves were secured in the open position and locked with a #2396 Master Lock.
An acceptance test was done on the system at 175 PSI
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What was the psi done on the acceptance test for the "filled standpipe systems" connected to the domestic water supply systems?
175 psi acceptance test
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What is the domestic water supply on the 'filled standpipe system" used for?
Intended to ONLY keep the system filled. It is NOT to fight fire.
93
Which buildings have this and where are their shut off valves?
1. Starlight Condominium- inside the first floor mechanical room/shop.
2. Boca house condominium- outside on the NE corner of building.
3. Atrium Condominium- two separate systems. Shut off's located outside on the NW & SE corners.
4. Forum Apartments- Shut off located outside the NE corner.
5. Amerifirst building- outside, below grade in the mechanical area on the east side.
6. Newth Gardens- These standpipes were connected into the garage sprinkler system.
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What must we do if forcing entry?
Verify the address with dispatch.
PD SHALL be contacted to keep security of the building until the owner or occupant assumes the responsibility .
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BUILDINGS: How do we force entry?
Gained in a manner designed to cause the least amount of damage and allow for ease in temporarily securing the building.
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If we for entry and our presence on scene is to be terminated, what do we do?
If there is no party responsible for the occupancy on scene, the premises is to be turned over to PD or on-scene security staff. The officers name will be documented in the run report.
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What do we do if we have to force entry on a water flow alarm?
Entry SHALL be made and the premises investigated. PD should be requested.
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When can we delay making entry on a water-flow alarm?
If there is an absence of physical evidence (water, smoke, or flames), entry can be delayed until the arrival of PD.
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What must be done on internal fire alarms?
A thorough exterior search. Assessing temperature of doors and windows and visualizing the exterior and through windows for smoke or fire.
100
Can units clear a internal fire alarm without accessing the building without forcing entry?
Yes, in the absence of physical indication of a fire or smoke condition without making entry.
Notify dispatch that the building is vacant and locked and there are not signs of fire from the outside.
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What must we do if we clear a building with an internal fire alarm and we do not force entry?
Notify dispatch the building is vacant and locked and that there are no signs of fire from the outside.
Have dispatch notify the alarm company to send a building owner's representative and a repair technician.
102
Can we clear a building on a medical call without forcing entry?
No. Due to the potential for the pt to becoming unconscious, it SHALL be department policy to gain access to whichever building or apartment unit we are dispatched to.
103
What do we need to do if we are forcing entry on a medical call?
Notify dispatch forcible entry will be required verify the address, and request PD.
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When should we force entry on a vehicle and how?
SHALL be department policy to access a locked vehicle only in the event a person or animal is locked inside.
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Can we force entry on a car if a citizen requests assistance non-emergency?
No. We will courteously advise them we do not have the capacity to circumvent the security systems without causing damage.
They will need to contact a locksmith. We can provide our cellphones or contact dispatch to have a locksmith called.
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When forcing entry in a vehicle, how should we do it?
entry SHALL be made through a window. Safety of the occupant and minimizing damage shall govern this process.
Rapid entrance can also be done with the "center punch"
107
When did the US EPA mandate new regulations on highway diesel vehicles?
starting with model year 2007 which further reductions in 2010.
108
What is regeneration?
Active regeneration using Oxides of Nitrogen Catalyst
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How much does regeneration reduce exhaust emissions by?
40-70%
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What units are covered by this policy?
Horton medic units and Sutphen ladder 8145 and Ferrara Haz-Mat 8149 were dispatched to
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Which units are equipped with the Regen Inhibit Switch and where must it be kept?
8145 (sutphen ladder) and 8149 (hazmat) and the switch must be kept in the down position during normal operations.
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Whose responsibility is it that the FF/drivers adhere to the regen policy?
Company officers SHALL have the responsibility to ensure they know and adhere to the exhaust emission control system.
113
What will indicate the truck needs to be regened?
The dashboard indicator light (DPF Lamp) indicates the unit requires catalytic regeneration.
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When should regen be initiated? What will happen if we don't do it?
Within 1 hour of the activation of the dashboard light.
If it is not completed within 1.5-3 hours after indicated, the vehicles power plant will SHUT DOWN.
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Where do we put the vehicle when we regen?
The exhaust pipe must be AT LEAST 25 feet away from other vehicles or combustibles.
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What temp does the exhaust get to during regen?
Exhaust temps are in excess of 1800 degrees F.
*DO NOT initiate regen while in bay or on plyo vent.
*DO NOT do on emergency scenes.
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Who do we advise that we are regening and what do we tell them?
Advise fire dispatch and BC that unit will be on "REGENERATION ACTIVITY" and OOS for approximately 15-20 mins
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How long will we be out of service for regen?
15-20 mins.
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How do we initiate regen?
-Engine should be 185 degrees
-Engine RPM MUST be at idle (no fast idle or PTO mode).
-Transmission in Neutral with parking brake set (do not press brake pedal, it will cancel regen).
-Locate the initiate/cancel regen switch, press and hold for 5-10 seconds. Release when idle increases to 1,200-1,400 RPM.
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When do we release the initiate/cancel regen button?
hold for 5-10 seconds and release when RPM goes to 1,200-1,400 RPM.
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When is the regen complete?
When the engine returns to low idle and the DPF lamp remains off.
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What do you do if the DPF lamp remains on immediately after the regen is complete?
Contact the mechanic as soon as possible.
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When regen is complete what must be done?
Notify dispatch and BC that "regeneration activity" is complete.
Email apparatus and equipment specialist with:
Vehicle #, mileage, engine hours, if it caused a delay in response, date, and the time to complete the regen cycle.
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If an emergency requires the operator to cancel the regen, any one of these options will cancel it:
- Press and hold the initiate/cancel regen switch for 5 seconds and release.
- Turn the key to the off position.
-Put the transmission in gear.
-Release parking brake.
125
If there is inventory shortages or an unprofessional vehicle conditions, what do we do?
Conditions will be documented in the station log. The paramedic will notify the unit supervisor before rectifying the situation. The unit supervisor will verify the condition and inform the EMS captain.
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Any discrepancies noted prior to 830 will be assumed to be the responsibility of the previous crew. Exceptions will include:
A written list passed on at roll call with a request for the oncoming crew to pick up materials.
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If an ALS truck/engine cannot restock from the medic unit bc the transport is of an urgent nature, what do they do?
The captain will notify the BC of the engine/trucks state of medical readiness. The BC will determine the most appropriate means of restocking on a case-by-case basis, with consideration given to maintaining uniform coverage (ex: keeping unit on the beach)
128
What is the purpose of lock out tag out?
What does LOTO sources apply to?
When it is necessary for a remote power source to be controlled for safety purposes, it must be guarded or locked-out, tagged out (LOTO), or preferably both.
This applies to all energy sources: electric, gas, steam, hydraulic, etc.
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Whose responsibility is it to see that LOTO is done?
Where does the keys (if any)
go?
The IC.
The keys (if any) SHALL be maintained in the possession of the of the Incident Safety Supervisor (ISO) or the Incident Commander (IC) until the decision to remove the LOTO.
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Who and what SHALL IC tell crews about he LOTO?
IC SHALL communicate with all on-scene personnel, including the ISO, prior to making the decision to remove the LOTO.
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Who can authorize the removal of the LOTO?
ONLY the IC may authorize the removal of the LOTO devices.
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Who has LOTO?
They are located on all apparatuses including the fire mechanics.
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Where should the LOTO be stored when not in use?
They are to be stored with the apparatus key ring.
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What needs to be done when any inspections, training, or maintenance is going on in or around an apparatus?
The tag must be hung on the steering wheel of the apparatus.
The tag reads: "DANGER. MEN AT WORK ON APPARATUS CONTROLLED BY THIS SWITCH"
*The card cannot be hung directly on the ignition switch, as soon as the door is opened, the card will be a warning that someone is in a dangerous position and the apparatus should not be moved until all personnel are clear.
Once it is determined that all personnel are cleared, remove the tag, place it back in its storage position on the key ring and proceed to operating the apparatus.
135
Where can we fuel and what type of fuel is it?
ONLY at 1 and 5.
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel AKA Regular Diesel Fuel (no biological blending).
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When should automobiles and emergency vehicles be fueled?
automobiles at 1/2 tank
emergency SHALL be filled when they indicate 3/4 of a tank.
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DEF tank filling procedures. when should they be filled? Where is it located? And how many gallons is the tank?
when the gauge indicated 3/4 tank.
Left side of the truck rear of the fuel tank.
6 gallon capacity
138
What is the contingency vehicle procedure and when it is used?
If both station 1 and 5 diesel fueling failure, a severe storm, an on scene need, or a multiple alarm event, the following contingency vehicle diesel fuel procedure SHALL be followed:
-Assistant Fire Chief of Logistics & Support or his designee SHALL be contacted so he can determine the planning and dispatching of the alternative diesel fueling method.
139
Who is dispatched for fuel and what is the gallons they carry?
Repair 1 (#4109) will be dispatched with 100 gallons of diesel.
They have a Flammable Liquids pump.
Fuel SHALL be entered into the EJ Ward fueling system manually within 1 business day.
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What are the SHALL's for the shorelines?
They SHALL be attached at the station's electrical connection at all times when vehicle is in quarters.
Connection and disconnection SHALL always be done manually.
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What is the "auto eject" for the shoreline?
What happens if we use that repeatedly?
It is a safety back up and is not to be used as normal operating procedure.
Repeated connection and disconnection under electrical load will cause deterioration and failure of the plugs and receptacles.
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What trucks have the weather proof switches for the shoreline?
they are provided on vehicles with the 110 volt roof mounted auxiliary air conditioning systems.
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What are the procedures for connecting and disconnecting to the trucks with the weather proof switches?
The following procedures SHALL be used:
Connecting:
- SHALL verify the weather proof switch is turned off.
- SHALL manually plus the shoreline in.
-SHALL turn the weather proof switch off.
Disconnecting:
-SHALL turn the weather proof switch off
- SHALL manually unplug the shoreline
- SHALL place the plug end in a safe location
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What can happen if a shoreline plug is run over or damaged?
What must be done if one is damaged?
They pose an electrical shock hazard.
If damaged shoreline from apparatus movement, an accident report is required.
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When should plymovent be used?
When are they connected?
SHALL be used at all times when diesel powered apparatus enter the station and are parked in the bay.
Upon entering the fire station, the plyovent SHALL be connected at the earliest point and stay connected until the apparatus exits.
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How do we connect the plyovent at the earliest point?
Driver SHALL ensure that;
- upon entering station, apparatus has come to a full stop with brakes set.
- The person connecting is in visual contact with the officer via right mirror
- Person attaching has moved clear of the apparatus and signaled the driver before releasing the brake.
*Person connecting, make sure that all parts of the vent and cable are free of the apparatus and not hung up on equipment.
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How long do bay doors need to remain open after connecting to plyo vent and apparatus has moved into the station?
If vent is OOS, how long do we leave the bay doors open?
SHALL remain open for at least 1 min.
If broken, doors SHALL remain open for at least 5 mins after apparatus has entering the station.
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What is required if there is damage to the plyovent?
An accident report is required for all damage to the plymovement system.
A work order is to be written for all problems and repairs.
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What vehicles can have blue lights and where can they be located?
FD vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of more than 24,000 pounds.
They can only be shown or displayed on the rear of the vehicle.
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When can you activate the emergency lights?
Do not turn them on prior to starting the engine.
They will create system overload and cause problems with the computerized electronic self-diagnostics.
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How many people are needed to tilt the cab?
Where should she/they be located?
tilting the cabs SHALL be a two-person activity.
One person SHALL be at the front passenger side to watch for front bumper obstructions and overhead and other safety hazards.
The other person SHALL activate the tilting switch.
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When lowering the cab, how far does the cab need to move before releasing the cab safety latch release cable or safety switch?
2 ft.
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What are the mini traffic circles and can we use them?
They have been added for traffic calming. It is impossible for our large trucks to turn left by going around the circle.
The city changed the signs from "regulatory" to "warning" sign (chevron) so we can legally make a left turn in front of the traffic circle without breaking any traffic laws.
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What must be done with ballistic vest every shift?
All ballistics will be properly sized by assigned personnel at the beginning of each shift. If there are no compatible sizes for an individual, the BC SHALL notified ASAP.
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How often do ballistic vest need to be inspected?
What would place them OOS?
Weekly on the first truck day.
If a plate or insert panel is found to be saturated, contaminated, damaged, or is unserviceable, tag the vest OOS and notify the BC to obtain a replacement.
*A work order SHALL be written for the OOS vest, which SHALL contain the vest #, the damage description, and the location where piece(s) were found in the vest.
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How should ballistic vest be stored?
SHALL be stored in air conditioned cabs of apparatus and inside their issued bags. They WILL NOT be stored outside of the cab unless approved by Fire Chief.
Store it flat. They are NOT to be folded, compressed, or stood on their edge. It will create excessive permanent creases in the vest and may cause curling at the edges.
*Never stored in the trunk of a vehicle.
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How do we clean ballistic gear?
with mild detergent.
NO BLEACH.
DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER.
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What do you do if the ballistic gear requires more cleaning?
The station captain SHALL write a work order for dry cleaning. The vest # should be documented in the work order and the station log.
If the captain determines the vest is saturated, contaminated, and cannot be dry cleaned, approval from the BC SHALL be requested to machine wash the vest.
*Plates and both soft ballistic insert panels MUST be removed prior to machine washing vest/carrier.
*Remove or close all velcro fasteners. Use the same cycle for bunker gear (32). Use HE detergent.
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What cycle do we wash the ballistic gear on and what type of detergent?
Same cycle used for bunker gear (32) and we use HE detergent.
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How do we dry ballistic gear?
Vest/carrier dry using bunker gear dryer, hanging, and at a low temp.
The plates and soft ballistic insert panels should air dry.
DO NOT dry outside in sunlight.
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What is the Statute 316 regarding emergency vehicles response
"...from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, nor shall such provisions protect the driver from the consequences of his or her reckless disregard for the safety of others"
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What type of calls require ALL assigned units to respond lights and sirens?
-Aircraft emergency Alert 1,2,3
(AIR1, AIR 2, AIR 3)
-BBQ grill fire-open area (BGF)
- Boat accident (BOA)
- Boat fire/marine vessel fire (BOF)
- Brush or tree fire/outside fire (BFO)
- Brush fire - near/threating structure (BFS)
-confined space entrapment/ structure collapse (CSE)
- Chemical/ hazmat leak, spill, odor (CHM)
-Dumpster fire- open area (DFO)
-Dumpster fire - near/threatening structure (DFS)
- Explosion (EXP)
- Internal Fire Alarm Medical- hospital, nursing home (IFM)
- Internal fire alarm- Residential (IFR)
- Internal Fire alarm- single unit (storm)(IFS)
- Medical incident (MED)
- Mutual aid/ assist outside agency (MUA)
- Person locked in vehicle- distressed (PLD)
- Pre-alert Medical incident (PRE)
- Regional hazmat response (RHR)
- Structure fire - smell/see smoke or fire inside building (STF)
- Suspicious package/substance (SSF)
- Train and rail collision/derailment (TRD)
-Train Fire (TRF)
-Train Vs. Vehicle accident- (TRV)
- Transformer fire/ electrical hazard - open area (TFF)
- Trash fire/outside fire (TFO)
- Trauma transport (TRX)
- Unkown/unclassified incident (UNK)
- Vehicle accident- with injuries -(VAI)
- Vehicle accident- With pedestrian (VAP)
- Vehicle accident- rollover (VAR)
- Vehicle accident - unknown injuries (VAU)
- Sinking vehicle - (VAS)
- Vehicle fire- outside (VHF)
- Vehicle fire- near/threatening structure (VSF)
- Wires arching/ electrical hazard- Open area (WIR)
- Water rescue (WTR)
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Incident types of emergency calls requiring FIRST DUE units ONLY to respond "lights and sirens"
-African honey bee attack (AHB)
- Fuel spill- gas or diesel (FSP)
- Gas leak/odor- natural or LP gases (GSO)
- Internal fire alarm (IFH)
- High angle rescue (HAR)
- Internal fire alarm- high hazard (IFH)
-Internal CO alarm (ICM)
- Smoke investigation - outside smell (SMO)
- Odor unknown (ODU)
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Incident types of service calls requiring units to respond without lights or sirens
- BBQ on Balcony /citizen assist (BBQ)
- Bomb threat- (BTH)
- Fire prevention investigation (FPI)
- Flooding/citizen assist (FLD)
- Medical incident - non emergency (MNE)
- Person locked in vehicle- non distressed (PLN)
- Police department assist (PDA)
- Boat sinking/watercraft in distress (BOS)
- Elevator/escalator rescue (EVR)
- Fire out- verify no injuries (FOT)
- Internal fire alarm - false (IFF)
- Move to cover - (MTC)
- Public assist/citizen assist/ Service call - (PAS)
- Tamper alarm (TAM)
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How can hazmat 6 respond to calls?
Hazmat 6 may respond to calls with lights and sirens with approval from BC or the captain assigned to E6.
Hazmat will respond with NO lights or sirens when responding with E6 to a fuel spill or gas leak when the closest Engine is already responding lights and sirens.
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What are the rules with the david clark headsets?
SHALL be worn at ALL TIMES when riding fire apparatus or Rescue unit.
Drivers of the apparatus SHALL wear the david clark when operating the pump panel at an incident.
Headsets will be partially worn on one ear to hear backer when backing.
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Who can downgrade an alarm response?
The officer in charge of city operations (typically BC) or the captain on the first arriving unit.
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Whose responsibility is it to make sure units assigned to their station remain within their "first due run area"?
It is the station captains responsibility except with permission from the BC to do otherwise.
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Whose responsibility it is to ensure proper destination?
Timely response?
What does the driver and the captain/LT need to be doing simultaneously?
The driver.
The Company/Unit officer to ensure timely response.
Driver goes to the map while the Capt/LT should be donning bunker gear or otherwise preparing for a quick departure.
*Capt/LT should use the map book or the CAD mapping system while enroute for address confirmation.
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Where can our units not drive through unless they are going to an emergency in that subdivision?
University park and old Floresta.
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How many units respond to train vs vehicle and what SHALL the captian do?
2 rescue and 2 suppressions.
Captain SHALL confer via radio to decide who is responding to East and West side.
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Special ops company and the special ops truck SHALL respond how?
SHALL respond to all known hazardous materials alarms as either first due or due company.
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How will special ops company and the special ops truck respond when it is not in their first or second due response area?
They will be dispatched in place of the normal 2nd due engine along with the special operations truck.
*If it is not a known hazardous materials incident and develops into one, the IC SHALL request the special ops company and special ops truck as needed.
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When SHALL the IC request a BC and/or EMS captain?
on significant, unusual, or alarms which require multiple additional resources on scene.
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Procedures for alarm responses to a sexual assault?
ONLY 1 person in charge on the first arriving unit SHALL enter the premises/area for initial assessment.
That person SHALL secure the scene until the rescue arrives.
ONLY 1 medic SHALL enter the area for secondary assessment.
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When can we move a pt that was sexually assaulted?
ONLY in life threatening situations can they be moved without the authorization of the investigating PD officer.
Maintain, as nearly as possible, the condition, appearance, and clothing of the pt.
*FULL documentation of the ENTIRE alarm MUST be made on the alarm report.
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What SHALL be done if the rescue takes a driver from a supression unit?
A paramedic SHALL remain with the ALS truck.
The apparatus SHALL remain available to respond to calls and undertake appropriate rescue, EMS, fire control, and/or command operations.
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If a fire apparatus is a 2 man and gets a call, what must be done?
An additional apparatus SHALL be assigned to the call if available.
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What should the 2 man apparatus do when their FF drove a rescue into the hospital?
They SHALL inform dispatch and BC they are 2 man.
They SHALL proceed to the hospital to retrieve their personnel unless otherwise directed from a BC or EMS captain.
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What rescues can be placed into service when all other rescues are busy?
RE8, RE27, and RE25.
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The BC SHALL examine the priority list when securing additional transportation:
1st consideration: RE8, RE27, and RE25
2nd: Mutual aid from adjacent FD services.
3rd: Contact MEDCOM to request an ambulance
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Who is responsible for noting the status and availability of Rescue units?
The EMS Captain will be expected to keep the BC advised.
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Alarm response for boat sinking will be designed to what:
to prevent a vessel from sinking but WILL NOT attempt to salvage of a sunken vessel.
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What is the response for an offshore (ocean) rescue and/or boat sinking?
SHALL be Fire boat 3 (EN3 and RE3, if available), one additional engine/truck, one additional rescue, BC, EMS captain, and BR Ocean rescue (OR1, OR10, or OR11)
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What is the call priority if other equipment or agencies are required for search, rescue, or recovery?
The call priority is:
-BRPD marine unit
-BSO FD
-Fish and wildlife (FWC)
-Coast guard
-PBCSO (for helicopter use)
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If dispatched to violent situations, who decides if we stage or not?
*Violent situations: domestic dispute, possible suicide with a weapon, hostage situation, armed robbery in progress, etc.
IC on the first arriving apparatus will decide if and when to stage until PD clears the scene.
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Bomb threats, what do we do?
Evacuate immediately and remove personnel and apparatus to a safe distance.
*Radio transmissions are NOT to be made during this evacuation and re-staging.
Notify PD as soon as safely possible.
IC should standby until contact is made with PD to determine when FD can be cleared.
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What is the UAS team and who maintains it?
Unmanned Aerial System.
Boca Raton PD maintains the UAS team and UAS standard operating procedures.
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Who can request the UAS and when do they respond?
How do they request UAS?
the IC should request UAS through fire dispatch.
It must be authorized through BRPD and only when the required team members are available, either on-duty or by callout.
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What can the UAS do?
1. provide real time or near real time video that can be viewed at the command post or other operations locations. Also has thermal imagining.
2. Operational restrictions or weather may not permit operations
3. Viewers on the live stream are not authorized to record, distribute, or disclose info gained from viewing the video stream w/o prior approval of the IC and UAS team commander, and only as needed as operational necessity.
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What do units do if they are responding to a call and happen across an incident? (Vehicle accident, fire, etc.)
1) stop at the scene of the newly discovered incident.
2) Notify dispatch that the unit is stopping and that another unit needs to be assigned to the original call.
3) Rapidly assess the scene to determine whether the unit needs to stay at the scene or may leave and continue to the first call.
*Updates SHALL be provided to dispatch and BC in a timely manner.
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What happens if a suppression and rescue are responding to a medical call at the same address and they come across an emergency?
The engine/truck is to stop while the rescue continues to the original call.
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What happens if a unit does not notify dispatch that they are OOS for training and they are dispatched?
The unit SHALL respond WITHOUT requesting that dispatch get authorization from BC.
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Whose responsibility is it to man the radios while at training? What channel do they man?
SHALL be the responsibility of the most senior officer in a training session.
BRFR Fire Main Channel 1A.
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If a citizen comes into the station or approaches a vehicle with the report of an emergency that may be a boundary line, what should be done?
(1 mile or less)
SHALL respond to the emergency.
The unit SHALL notify dispatch and request additional units from our DEPT.
The unit SHALL instruct dispatch to notify the appropriate agency whose jurisdiction we may be responding.
Upon arrival, the unit SHALL confirm with dispatch exactly in whose jurisdiction the call is located.
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When does first due dress out for alarms?
IFA, IFR, AND IFS from the station, first due SHALL don full turn out gear, except helmet.
*2nd and 3rd due may respond in uniform of the day.
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How should crews dress out when responding to vehicle accidents with unknown injuries (VAU)?
bunker pants, duty shirt, safety vest, and helmet MUST be worn.
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What type of calls, if responding from the station, should crews don full PPE?
IFH, IFM, MVA, Structure Fires.
All personnel (Except drivers) SHALL don full turnout gear, except the helmet.
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What are the hazardous areas personnel could be working in?
What SHALL they wear?
IDLH- immediately or potentially dangerous to life and health
Haz areas: incidents involving toxic or explosive vapors or gases or possible oxygen deficient areas.
they SHALL wear SCBA and work in teams of 2 or more.
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What is mandatory before entering a building to investigate an internal fire alarm?
Donning breathing apparatus is MANDATORY before entering.
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When do we need to wear our safety vests?
Worn at all times when working on a scene on any public roadway, in the right of way, and/or median, airport ramps and runways, or any other time the IC deems appropriate and bunker pants are not worn.
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If our dept is called out by utility services or other agency to pump out a hole filled with water from a broken valve, or main, or flooded street, what shall be used?
A portable pump SHALL be used.
DO NOT use apparatus to pump.
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Engines, aerial ladders, aerial platform, brush trucks and special ops/hazmat trucks are PROHIBITED from driving on what?
What are the exceptions?
Elevated ramps or parking areas.
EXCEPTIONS ARE:
Mizner Grand- 400, 450, 500, 550 and 600 SE 5th Av.
Alina Residences- 200, 210 and 220 SE mizner Blvd.
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Can another agency cancel our units?
no. At least one unit SHALL continue response if the alarm is a medical or vehicle accident and make pt contact.
*exception to this is if another agency cancels our mutual aid.
PD can also not cancel FD. After arriving on scene and making pt contact, we are to obtain the PD officers name and put it in the run report narrative.
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Can an alarm company cancel FD?
No. one unit SHALL continue to the scene to verify false alarm and reset the alarm panel.
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Why are company officers encouraged to restore all fire alarm systems to a fully operative condition before leaving scene?
*Especially true of internal fire alarms that turn out to be real fires, malicious false alarms, and cases of negligence (ie was activated for no apparent reason).
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Where is it extremely important to restore fire alarm systems?
In target hazard facilities (nursing homes,), buildings where essential mechanical services are affected (air conditioning and elevators) , and buildings that could be left unsecured (atrium smoke evacuation systems that rely on the ground floor doors to be open for make up air)
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In the event of an Internal fire alarm system malfunction, what SHALL be done?
1. locate the malfunctioning device.
2. silence the alarm
3. DO NOT restore or reset the panel, unless thats the only way to silence.
4. Notify dispatch the alarm is in repair status. Additional signals can be transmitted whether or not we restore or reset the system. We are obligated to respond each time the alarm company notifies us even if it is in "repair status."
5. Be specific when requesting a response to a building with an internal fire alarm (ie building/owner representative or alarm company tech). DO NOT rely solely on the alarm company to contact someone.
*This info is in the annual fire alarm permit at dispatch or usually posted in the FACP room.
6. Before clearing the scene, the IC MUST code a fire alarm as "false billable" or "false non-billable."
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What is considered false billable and false non-billable?
When alarm system malfunctioned or activated for unknown reasons, it is "false billable."
When the system activated properly (ie Smoke from cooking, ciggs) , it is "false non-billable."
*Must be entered into the MCT or transmitted by radio to dispatch.
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Before clearing the scene of a public assist and going in service, what must be said over the radio?
IC MUST code a public assist call as billable.
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What is important to do when responding to a I95 response NB from Spanish River blvd and Yamato Rd when an MVA cant be located?
Alarms received on I95 NB from Spanish river to Yamato (4800 North I-95) that cant be located without location clarification, we must investigate the Spanish river Blvd i95 entrance ramp to ensure it is not there.
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What do we do if we are responding on I95 north of yamato rd?
We will dispatch standard response even if it is believed to be in delray. Delray will be notified of our response and they will respond too.
First arriving unit will work the alarm regardless of its location until the dept having jurisdiction shows up. Command will be transferred to them.
Medical nature: First medic SHALL have pt responsibility. ALS - first medic SHALL have pt responsibility for treatment and transport.
BLS- responsibility and control of pt turned over to medics from the dept having jurisdictions.
*Mutual aid and response I95 South of Palmetto will follow the same procedure.
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Where do trauma alert pts go ?
Trauma pts SHALL be transported according to the catchment area in which the incident is located.
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What SHALL we do when requesting PD?
Unit SHALL give a brief description of the situation, including if the response is urgent or routine.
*The brief description SHALL be included with the initial radio request.
