Volume 2 Jason Flashcards
(171 cards)
1
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____________ is the time it takes for a company to reach their assignment after receiving their order
A
In Transit
2
Q
What is the forward staging position located just outside the immediate hazard zone?
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On Deck
3
Q
What are the Four likely assignments an “On Deck” crew will perform?
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Reinforce
Relief
Rescue - RIC
Reassign
4
Q
What is the best way to provide the IC with tactical reserves to manage the work cycle or sudden and unexpected events?
A
Layering On Deck Crews
5
Q
Where should a crew assigned to “On Deck” park their apparatus?
A
A place that does not block the scene
6
Q
When an “On Deck” crew is used for relief, the Company Officer should do a _____________ and transfer information with the Officer exiting the structure.
A
Face to Face
7
Q
What information should be transferred to the relief crew from the Officer exiting the structure?
A
- Interior Conditions
- Routing to the Workplace
- Interior Obstructions
- Additional tools/ Resources needed
- Sector Objectives
8
Q
Due to the distance of Rehab Sector to the fireground, what are some potential difficulties?
A
- IC losing direct Accountability of companies in Transit
- Difficulty reassembling and reassigning crews in a timely manner
9
Q
What is a timely and efficient means of air replacement and re-hydration of companies while maintaining their sector assignment?
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Recycling
10
Q
If conditions permit, what could an average work cycle consist of?
A
2-3 air cylinders
11
Q
Who is responsible for the welfare of the personnel at all times and determining if sector recycling or a formal rehab is appropriate on the fireground?
A
Sector or Company Officers
12
Q
What is a situation where a firefighter is unable to safely exit the hazard or an event that cannot be resolved by the individual within 30 seconds?
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Mayday
13
Q
Who is empowered to call a Mayday?
A
Any member working on duty
14
Q
What does the NFPA 1500 Standard define Mayday readiness as?
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The ability to don, doff, and manipulate the SCBA in Zero visibility while wearing firefighting gloves
15
Q
The most important factors for Mayday prevention begin with what operational standards?
A
- Working within the IC / Risk Management System
- Working within the IAP
- Being accountable - no freelancing
- Individual and Crew air management
- Managing work cycles
- Monitoring distances traveled into buildings
- Layering of resources
- Planning and acting out an exit plan
16
Q
What are the two components of Mayday Readiness?
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Prevention and Response
17
Q
_____________ and ___________ with regards to Mayday Prevention is critical for rapid and appropriate response in a true Mayday situation.
A
Constant Training and Practice
18
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The response to an individual firefighter’s Mayday should be managed at the ____________ level and as the Mayday communication happens this will initiate the define help order.
A
Company
19
Q
Once the Mayday situation is recognized and reported, each firefighter should remember:
A
BOA = Breath, Organize, Act
20
Q
What does GRAB LIVES stand for?
A
G - Gauges R - Radio - for assistance A - Activate Pass Device B - Breathing - conserve air L - Low - stay low I - Illuminate - flashlight on V - Volume - loud noises! E - Exit - find one S - Shield - airway - last ditch effort
21
Q
In the event of a Mayday situation, the ____________ will take responsibility of the resolution of the Mayday situation.
A
Sector Officer
22
Q
What is the Help Order in a Mayday situation?
A
1) Self Rescue by the Mayday initiator
2) Down firefighters Crew
3) Crews working within same sector
4) Crews from other Sectors
5) Staged resources
6) Communication with surrounding sectors
23
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What is the responsibility of surrounding sectors not involved in the Mayday situation?
A
- Continue the Firefight in support of the Mayday
- Actively account for all members assigned to the Sector
- Report PARS to IC as required
24
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In a Mayday situation the Incident Command team consists of:
A
Incident Commander
Support Officer
Senior Advisor
25
What is the Tactical Benchmark for the end point of a Mayday?
Mayday Resolved
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The critical points that have to be confirmed prior to giving the benchmark "Mayday Resolved" are:
- The Individual(s) that experienced the Mayday are removed from the Hazard Zone
- All members involved in the rescue are accounted for and out of the Hazard Zone
- All members working in all other Sectors are accounted for
- *A PAR can be given for the entire Hazard Zone*
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__________ has the responsibility to notify Command of the completion of the rescue and that all members are out of the Hazard Zone in a Mayday.
Individual Sector Officer involved in the Mayday
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___________ has the obligation to complete the accountability process for the entire incident and complete the benchmark "Mayday Resolved"
Incident Commander
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A significant component of the overall Hazard Zone Management systems and firefighter safety is the contact between the Incident Command team and _________ no matter the size during a Mayday situation.
Dispatch Center
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Upon the initiation of a Mayday, the incident is upgraded using the Mayday nature code:
3-1, then balanced to 1st Alarm Mayday
1st Alarm then balanced to 2nd Alarm Mayday
up to 9 alarms
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The only way to guarantee a successful outcome of a mayday situation is to ____________.
PREVENT IT
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_______________ assign basic fireground functions and activities to companies based upon the capability and characteristics of each type of unit
Standard Company Operations
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Engine Company Functions
- Search, Rescue, and Treatment
- Stretch hoselines
- Operate nozzles
- Pump Hoselines
- Loss Control
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Ladder Company/Tender Functions
- Search, Rescue, and Treatment
- Ventilate
- Forcible Entry
- Raise Ladders
- Provide access/ check fire extension
- Utility Control
- Lighting
- Operate Ladder Pipes
- Overhaul
- Extrication
- Loss Control
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Rescue Company Functions
- Transport the sick and injured to hospitals
- Search, Rescue, and Treatment
- General Firefighting Duties
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______________ will determine , based upon conditions and risk management profile, the priority of the functions for their company unless otherwise ordered by command
Company Officer
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In the absence or delay of a ladder company, command should assign ladder functions to an ______________
Engine Company
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_______________ offer a standard list of basic items Command must consider in the evaluation of tactical situations.
Fireground Factors
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What is a conscious process involving the very rapid but deliberate consideration of the critical factors and the development of a strategy and rational plan of attack based on those conditions?
Size Up
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What are the Three different forms of information used to determine what are the critical fireground factors?
- Visual
- Reconnaissance
- Preplanning
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These factors include those obvious to visual observation and those absorbed subconsciously:
Visual Factors
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These Factors are not visually available to Command from a position on the outside of the tactical situation and must be gained by actually sending someone to check out:
Reconnaissance Factors
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These Factors are gained from known intelligence of the structure:
Preplanning Factors
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What are the 7 Fireground Factors?
1) Building
2) Fire
3) Occupancy
4) Life Hazard
5) Arrangement
6) Resources
7) Other Factors/Conditions
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_______________ identify the three separate tactical objectives that must be completed in order to stabilize any fire situation.
Tactical Priorities
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What are the three Basic Tactical Priorities?
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#1 Rescue
#2 Fire Control
#3 Property Conservation
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The activities required to protect occupants, remove those who are threatened and to treat the injured
Rescue
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The activities required to stop forward progress of the fire and to bring the fire under control
Fire Control
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The activities required to stop or reduce primary and secondary damage to property
Property Conservation
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The Benchmark for Rescue Objective
Primary search - ALL CLEAR
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The Benchmark for Fire Control Objective
Under Control
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The Benchmark for Property Conservation Objective
Loss Stopped
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__________________ is made up of three on going considerations that are not completed with benchmarks.
Umbrella of Service
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What are the Three on going considerations within the Command framework referred to as the Umbrella of Service ?
1) Firefighter Safety
2) Customer Service
3) Loss Control
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The two fireground operation strategies, Offensive and Defensive, are based on a standard ________________
Risk Management Plan
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Considering the level of risk, the IC will choose the proper strategy to be used at the fire scene based on:
- The Building - Type, condition, age
- Structural integrity of the building
- Fire Load
- Fire/ Smoke conditions
- Rescue Profile
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The Offensive fire attack is centered around ________
Rescue
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Initial attack efforts must be directed towards supporting ________________
Primary Search
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The First attack line must be place between the ___________ and the _____________. to protect avenues of rescue and escape
Victims
| Fire
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Offensive fire attacks should be fought from the _________________
Interior- unburned side
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__________________ represents where the fire is going and should establish the framework for fire control activities and requirements.
The Unburned Portion
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Command must consider the most critical direction and avenues of fire extension, plus its speed, particularly as they affect:
- Rescue Activities
- Level of Risk to Firefighters
- Confinement Efforts
- Exposure Protection
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What are the 7 sides of the fire that must be considered prior to obtaining the Benchmark "Under Control"?
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1 Front
2 Rear
3 Side
4 Side
5 Top
6 Bottom
7 Interior
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Early identification and response to ______________ fires will save the building.
Concealed Space
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_______________ is a major support item that must be addressed during concealed space attacks.
Early Ventilation
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The only reason to operate in Marginal Situations is ___________
Rescue
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Command should abandon Marginal Mode attacks when:
- A primary all clear is obtained ( still in Marginal)
- The roof is unsafe or untenable
- Heavy heat and cannot locate fire
- Heavy Smoke from building
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It is imperative that Command assign a _____________ as early as possible during Marginal Situations for rapid evaluation .
Roof sector
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A ______ will be obtained any time there is a change in strategy
PAR
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What is the priority order for Defensive Operations?
1) Personnel Safety
2) Exposures
3) Knock down the main body of the fire
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What is the guideline for master stream operations during a defensive fire?
750 GPM
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_______________ means the forward progress of the fire has been stopped and the remaining fire can be extinguished with the on scene resources.
Fire Under Control
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Command must structure initial operations around the completion of the _____________
Primary Search
74
What is the critical factor in the primary search process?
Time
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The Primary Search is reported utilizing the standard radio reporting term _____________
ALL CLEAR
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Command must consider the following factors in developing a basic rescue size-up:
1) Number, Location and Condition of Victims
2) Affect the fire has on the Victims
3) Capability of the control forces to enter the building, remove/protect victims and control fire
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Rescue efforts should be extended in the following order:
1) Most severely threatened
2) The Largest Number
3) The Remainder of the fire area
4) The exposed area
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When considering the ____________ profile of any victims, members must consider the conditions present in the "compartment" or area of fire conditions affecting survival
SURVIVAL
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As part of the Risk Management profile the term "Calculated Manner" requires:
1) IC established
2) Proper PPE
3) Accountability system established
4) Safety procedures in place
5) Continuous risk assessment by all members
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Fire Control SOP
Attempt to stabilize fire conditions by extending wherever possible an aggressive well placed and adequate offensive interior fire attack effort and to support that aggressive attack with whatever resource and action is required to reduce fire extension and to bring the fire under control
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Interior attack and related support directed toward quickly conducting a search for victims and bringing the fire under control
Offensive Strategy
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Exterior attack directed to first reduce fire extension and then bring the fire under control
Defensive Strategy
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What sector is responsible for categorizing patients based on the severity of their injuries, prioritize their
need for treatment and transportation and stabilize life-threatening injuries before additional resources
arrive on-scene.
Triage sector
84
Patient triage is based on _________ that life-saving emergency medical
care is provided as needed, and that patients are accounted for and tagged
appropriately.
S.T.A.R.T.
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The first responsibility of triage sector is ....
Determine the location, number, and conditions of patients
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When triage is complete, triage sector provides command with a ___________ which includes ____________ and their____________
Triage report
# of Patients
Classifications
87
How many patients can be handled by the first arriving company officer and his crew during triage?
10 patients, after 10 the first arriving company officer should assume command and assign triage to the next arriving Company Officer
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As a general rule, patients should be triaged and tagged before moving to the treatment area, what order should patients be moved?
IMMEDIATES first, followed by DELAYED
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What sector is utilized in multiple patient incidents that require physical disentanglement
and/or the removal of trapped victims?
Extrication sector
90
____________ is responsible for removing and delivering
| patients to a treatment area.
Extrication
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The first priority for removal to the treatment area will be ___________ patients followed by _________patients.
IMMEDIATE
| DELAYED
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All non-ambulatory patients should be moved on backboards, with cervical spine precautions if
indicated. Companies may be assigned as ____________ to assist in this movement
"litter bearers"
93
A reasonable guideline is an initial commitment of one company per ___________ at a major incident for extrication.
Five (5) victims
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The Glendale Fire Department will respond to any EMERGENCY situation that threatens ___________, ____________, or ____________
LIFE,
SAFETY or
PROPERTY.
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Timely response and effective management of EMS, rescue and fire control situations represent the most
immediate priorities of the fire department
Good statement to know
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Emergency incidents within the ___________ boundaries served by the PFDRDC will be dispatched without regard to jurisdiction.
Automatic Aid
97
PFDRDC has one (1) way Automatic Aid onto Luke Air Force Base (LAFB). CAD has been programmed to
select LAFB units for any calls that fall within a ________ mile radius of the base.
five (5)
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What are the primary responsibilities of the Dispatch call taker?
Determine, without delay, the location, telephone callback and nature of the emergency and to verify entry of the incident into the CAD system.
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Once the Calltaker has gathered all the information from the caller, they will assign a ________________ which CAD will then select the most appropriate unit to respond.
Nature Code
100
Response type requirements are also expressed as ________ or _________. A unit can fulfill only one
primary requirement. A unit can fulfill more than one secondary requirement
primary or secondary
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All medical calls are triaged using _______ protocols for Dispatch.
EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatch)
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What is the dispatched assignment for most situations involving leaks or spills of Hazardous materials?
HAZ 2-1
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What assignment should be dispatched for incidents that indicate a major potential danger by virtue of materials involved, quantities, location, fire or explosion danger and/or number of people exposed
HAZ1A
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A _________is a request for the dispatch of any combination of additional unit types, unit capabilities or
specific units. The requestor must specify the desired quantity of unit types or capabilities or the specific units
desired.
Special Call
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A ________________is a request for the dispatch of the additional units necessary to upgrade the
response type
Balance of Assignment
When formulating a recommendation for a Balance of an assignment, the CAD system first determines which
response requirements for the new response type are satisfied by the units that are already assigned to the
incident. The CAD system then recommends additional units to satisfy any outstanding response requirement
106
A ___________ is a request for the dispatch of additional units using predefined requirement sets
Greater Alarm
When formulating a recommendation for a Greater Alarm, no consideration is given to the units already
assigned to the incident
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_____________ are dispatched at the request of command, when the need is indicated. Command should ask for the specific type alarm needed to continue managing the incident
Second Alarms
108
What is the Dispatch order when broadcast over Fire channel 1?
* Dispatch Tone
* Companies Assigned
* Tactical Radio Channel
* Type and/or Nature of Incident
* Location
* Companies Assigned
* Tactical Radio Channel
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Deployment will sound the ALL CALL tone and make a general announcement over Dispatch Channel 1 of the
following incidents:
* Working First Alarm fires
* Greater Alarms
* At the discretion of the on-duty Deployment BC and/or Supervisor
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The on-duty ______________is responsible for relocating units as necessary to maintain
the best available resource coverage for the entire dispatch jurisdictional coverage area.
Deployment Supervisor/Battalion Chief
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The need for move-up companies will be evaluated whenever:
* A working fire is declared.
* Three (3) or more units are committed to an incident in an outlying area.
* Greater Alarms are dispatched.
* Simultaneous working incidents occur in one area of the City.
* Coverage in an area is compromised.
* Two (2) or more adjacent first due areas will be uncovered for more than 30 minutes.
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The __________ handles all communications between units assigned to an incident and Deployment on the assigned Tactical Channel.
TRO (Tactical radio Operator)
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Units may add themselves to a call using the ________ on the MCT
AU (Add Unit)
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If Deployment does not receive an acknowledgment within ____________, the TRO will request acknowledgment by radio on all channels and via MCT
one (1) minute
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Deployment will send a cover assignment if no reply is received within a time_______ frame
two (2) minute
116
The_______ feature allows a company assigned to a low priority incident to be preempted for a higher priority call if
they are the closest unit.
AOI
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If a unit is responding longer
than ____________ on an AOI call, CAD will automatically place the unit in the Unavailable On Incident (UOI)status, and they will no longer be considered for preemption
ten (10) minutes
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The first fire department member or unit to arrive at the scene of a multiple unit response shall assume__________ of the incident*.
command
The initial Incident Commander shall remain in Command until Command is
transferred or the incident is stabilized and Command is terminated
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The first arriving fire department unit initiates the command process by giving an__________________
initial radio report
| On-Scene Report
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What are elements are involved in the On-Scene Report?
1. Clear alarm.
2. Unit designation/on the scene.
3. Building/area description.
4. Obvious problem/conditions.
5. Action taken.
6. Declaration of Strategy.
7. Command confirmation with name
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What is in the follow-up report?
1. Any immediate safety concerns
2. Accountability started (announce the initial accountability location)
3. Disposition of resources (hold/add/return)
4. IRIC - in place and identify
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During active firefighting operations, Command will provide Deployment with regular ____________ or whenever significant tactical plans are changed or unusual situations are encountered.
progress reports
The first progress report should be given after initial action has been implemented and should include the correct address and an improved description of the building and fire conditions if the arrival report was incomplete.
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The term ______________ indicates a situation that will require the commitment of all responding companies. This
report advises Deployment that the companies will be engaged in tactical activities and will be held at the
scene for an extended period of time
Working Fire
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When notified of a working 3-1 fire Dispatch will:
1. Dispatch a Working Fire assignment (WF)
2. Address the need for a Fire Investigator.
3. Dispatch PD for traffic and crowd control.
4. Dispatch appropriate gas and electric companies.
5. Change the status to a Working Fire, which starts elapsed time notifications.
6. Make move-ups to affected area
7. Document progress reports
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When notified of a Working First Alarm, Deployment will:
1. Dispatch a Working Fire assignment (WF1A)
2. Isolate tactical channel
3. Dispatch a Fire Investigator
4. Dispatch PD for traffic and crowd control
5. Dispatch gas and electric companies
6. Make move-ups to affected area
7. Document progress reports,
8. Be prepared to assign a TRO to monitor/work Staging and Safety Sectors/Divisions channels.
9. Be prepared to dispatch further assistance.
10. Be prepared to dispatch any special agencies or equipment when the need is indicated.
11. Make notifications to pertinent personnel.
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Units arriving in Staging will depress the ____ key on their MCT. If assigned to a sector or task on the fireground the________ key shall be depressed.
"STG"
"ON-SCENE"
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Fire unit/s/ need immediate police department assistance.
906
128
__________: Can be used on a fire or medical incident. On fire calls an_______ indicates the fire building and all exposures have been searched and all civilians evacuated.
All Clear (AC)
129
__________: Level of carbon monoxide is below 50 parts per million, units may operate
without SCBA protection.
CO Below 50ppm (CO)
130
________________: There is no longer a single person in charge of the incident.
Communications can be held with anyone still on the scene.
Command Terminated (CT)
131
____________________________: Patient transfer from Rescue personnel to hospital is greater than 30
minutes
Extended Patient Transfer (EPT)
132
______________: All patients extricated
Extrication Complete (EC)
133
________________: All patients triaged as an “immediate” have been transported
Immediates Transported (IT)
134
_______________: Salvage has been completed and there should be no more damage to the building
involved
Loss Stopped (LS)
135
____________: Rescue has made contact with patient
Rescue Contact (RC)
136
_______________________________: All personnel assigned to a particular work area or sector has been accounted for. It is used to confirm there are no missing fire personnel on the incident site
Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)
137
_______________: All patients have been triaged.
Triage Complete (TC)
138
_________________: The fire has been contained, and will not extend. It does not mean the fire is out. It may also be used during Haz Mat calls, indicating a leak has been secured.
Under Control (UC)
139
_________________: The power has been shut off to the occupant
Utilities Secured (US)
140
___________________________: The task of ventilation has been completed
Ventilation Complete (VC)
141
Sectors may be assigned by their______________ (North Sector) or ___________ (Ventilation Sector).
geographic location
function
142
Divisions are assigned by their ________________. Groups are assigned by their________________
geographic location (North Division)
function (Ventilation Group).
143
________________ radio messages should be used in preference to numerical codes to facilitate understanding.
"Plain language"
144
________________ is intended to significantly increase the number of available emergency
response resources expeditiously to deal with high activity Types.
Emergency Deployment
145
Type I Emergency Deployment consists of:
1) All 3-1 response assignments will be modified to 2-1-1 (ENG/LAD/BC) response
assignments
2) All First Alarm response assignments will be modified to 3-1-1 (ENG/LAD/BC)
response assignments
3) All TRT2 response assignments will be modified to TRT1 response assignments
4) All HAZ2 response assignment will be modified to HAZ1 response assignments
5) All TRT1 and HAZ1 response assignment will be modified to a new TRT0 and
HAZ0 response assignment.
146
Type II Emergency Deployment consists of:
calling off-duty personnel in to staff Brush trucks or other adjunct response apparatus
147
Type III Emergency Deployment consists of:
the on-duty South Deputy Chief or designee to call off-duty personnel in to staff reserve apparatus.
148
What is the objective of Staging procedures?
to provide a standard system of initial placement for responding
apparatus, personnel, and equipment prior to assignment at tactical incidents.
149
Level I Staging is automatically in effect for all incidents with______ or more companies responding
three
150
All other units other than the first arriving Engine, Ladder, BC must stage:
in their direction of travel, uncommitted, approximately one block from the
scene until assigned by Command.
151
Utility Trucks will go to _________ staging
Level 1
152
_________ Staging places all reserve resources in a central location and automatically requires the implementation of a Staging Sector Officer
Level II
153
Companies en route to Level I staging will go to __________ staging even if upgraded to Level II staging for the incident
Level I
154
If command does not assign a staging officer for level II staging, who is responsible for being Staging Sector Officer?
First arriving Fire Dept Officer
If a Ladder is 1st on/s they will assume Staging sector until the first arriving Engine Officer arrives, then they will transfer the sector to the Engine Officer
155
When should Level II staging be implemented?
Any Greater Alarm
1st Alarm Medical
1st Alarm Haz Mat Incidents
156
Where should Staging Sector be Located?
Outside the incident site perimeter, but close enough for quick response to the scene
157
Know the Staging Sector Officers responsibility
There are 9
158
Once given an assignment from the Staging Sector you depress the _________ button on the MCT
On/S
159
During Level II Staging, when directed by Command, the _____________ will verbally assign companies to report to a specific Sector, telling them where and to whom to report. ___________ will then advise Command of the specific unit assigned
Staging Officer
160
During Major incidents where there is a Logistics section, the Staging Sector will be working under the __________
Logistics Officer
161
What regulates Apparatus placement?
Apparatus Function
162
The placement of all apparatus on the fireground should a reflection of:
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SOP for first arriving Companies
Tactical Objectives and Priorities
Staging Procedure
A direct order from Command
A consciousFi decision by the Company Officer based on existing or predictable conditions
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First arriving companies should place themselves to maximum advantage to __________, later arriving companies should be placed in a manner that _______________________
go to work
| builds on the initial plan and allows for expansion of the operation
164
Avoid ____________ placement on the fireground
belly-to-butt
165
The officer must regard apparatus on the fireground in what two catagories
Apparatus that is Working
| Apparatus that is Parked
166
Think of the apparatus as an expensive exposure, position working apparatus in a manner that considers the _______________ of the fire and a pessimistic evaluation of the fire spread and building failure
extent and location
167
Apparatus should generally be positioned at least _____ away from involved buildings, even with nothing showing.
30 feet
168
Initial arriving pumpers should be placed in ______ positions
"Key"
169
The water supply should be at least one pumped line from an Engine on a hydrant. When high Volume is indicated, _____________ should be provided
two pumped supply lines
170
Lay your supply lines on the same side of the street as the _____________ and cross over at the ___________
Hydrant
| Fire
171
When the aerial apparatus is not needed for upper level access or Rescue, spot the apparatus in a position that would provide an effective position for _____________ if the fire goes defensive.
Elevated Stream Operation
