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Questions and Answers

What authority does the EOG Committee have in unexpected situations?

They must consult with the NFPA before making changes.

They reserve the right to revise the EOG as needed. (correct)

They can only recommend changes to the TFD.

They must hold a vote before implementing any revisions.

Which materials are considered supportive references to the TFD EOG?

Outdoor training manuals from other fire departments.

Only the IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting textbook.

IFSTA Manuals listed for the FDO2/FD03 promotional exam. (correct)

IFSTA Manuals and NFPA Codes.

Which standards is the TFD committed to complying with?

NFPA Standards and Firefighter Safety Guidelines.

Only OSHA and EPA Regulations.

Only NFPA Standards.

NFPA Standards, OSHA Standards, and EPA Regulations. (correct)

Which section specifically addresses the management of safety during incidents?

Section 200 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Emergency Clause within the EOG?

To ensure immediate action can be taken when necessary. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Section 500 as indicated in the contents?

For future emergency medical services development Signup and view all the answers

Which organization sets the standards that the TFD intends to follow?

All mentioned organizations including the Oklahoma Department of Labor. Signup and view all the answers

Which section would you refer to for strategic operational considerations during an incident?

Section 300 Signup and view all the answers

In which section would you find information related to specialized operations during incidents?

Section 400 Signup and view all the answers

What component is included in the EOG contents that serves to clarify terms used throughout?

Glossary Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of maintaining the most current practices within the Emergency Operating Guidelines (EOG)?

Regular updates by the EOG Committee Signup and view all the answers

When do EOG amendments become effective following notification?

When an administrative message is sent Signup and view all the answers

How often does the EOG Committee consider changes or requests for revisions?

Quarterly Signup and view all the answers

What is the designated location for accessing the EOG on the Intranet?

Doc Library under Fire/Policies/EOG Signup and view all the answers

What is the frequency of the scheduled revisions for the Emergency Operating Guidelines?

Every six months Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the personnel mentioned in the EOG?

References apply equally to acting counterparts Signup and view all the answers

What must a member of the TFD do to suggest a change to the EOG?

Submit a completed EOG Change Form via e-mail Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of the EOG amendment numbering system?

Year followed by sequence number Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

EOG Introduction and Administration

Emergency Operating Guidelines (EOG) serve as a policy tool for the Tulsa Fire Department (TFD) in emergency incident management.
Individual incidents have unique dynamics that must be addressed by the Incident Commander (IC).
Personnel references include acting positions like acting chiefs and company officers.

Intranet-Based Document

EOG transitioned to an Intranet-based document effective January 1, 2009.
Accessible on the Intranet within the Doc Library under "Fire/Policies/EOG".

Revision Process

The EOG is considered a Field Operations document, regularly updated to reflect current practices.
The EOG is revised bi-annually, with new revisions effective on January 1 of even years.
Revision requests reviewed quarterly (March, June, September, December).
Non-scheduled changes are posted as "EOG Amendments" (EAs), numbered by year and sequence (e.g., EA 2009-3).
Notifications of EAs disseminated through administrative messages and emails to "Fire".

How to Contribute/Make Changes

Members can propose changes or improvements via an "EOG Change Form" submitted through email to the EOG Committee.
The form is available on the Intranet under "Fire/Policies/EOG".

Emergency Clause

The EOG Committee can enact immediate revisions if unforeseen circumstances arise.

Reference to Other Materials

IFSTA Manuals from the current FDO2/FD03 promotional exam reading list are supportive resources for TFD EOG.
Compliance is aimed with NFPA Standards, OSHA Standards, EPA Regulations, and Oklahoma Department of Labor safety standards.

EOG Contents

Section 100: Incident Command/Management
Section 200: Incident Safety
Section 300: Strategic and Tactical Considerations
Section 400: Special Operations
Section 500: EMS - Reserved for Future Use
Additional resources include a Glossary, Forms, and Skills Management.

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