11. Initial Operations
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What is the purpose of the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Initial Operations Policy?

  • To outline the expectations of employees during initial operations to ensure efficient and quality services and member safety. (correct)
  • To require crews to remain intact for all incidents and purposes.
  • To provide a detailed account of all personnel involved in an incident.
  • To establish a safety division at incidents posing high potential danger to personnel.

    • What is the '2 in – 2 out' policy?

  • Two firefighters must be equipped with SCBA while the other two are not required to wear any protective equipment.
  • Two firefighters must always remain inside the IDLH while the other two remain outside.
  • Two fully protected and equipped firefighters on standby outside the Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) for every two interior firefighters engaged in an activity that can be immediately abandoned without endangering others. (correct)
  • Two firefighters must be in charge of establishing command while the other two are responsible for providing a brief arrival report.

    • What should crews do upon arriving at an emergency?

  • Wait for further instructions from the Accountability Officer.
  • Establish command and provide a brief arrival report. (correct)
  • Approach in an emergency mode if the first unit reports 'nothing showing'.
  • Enter the building immediately to determine life hazard and fire conditions.

    • What is the role of the Accountability Officer?

    <p>Collect accountability tags, track and account for all personnel, provide progress reports to command, and initiate Personnel Accountability Reports (PARs) upon benchmarks or as needed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the accountability system occur?

    <p>At any incident requiring the use of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) or where tracking of personnel is critical.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the objective of the accountability system?

    <p>To have a current and accurate method of incident scene accountability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for forwarding a completed accountability roster to relevant personnel each day?

    <p>The Battalion Chief.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the safety division at incidents posing high potential danger to personnel?

    <p>To establish a separate division responsible for ensuring the safety of all personnel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should crews do when entering smaller occupancies for incipient fires?

    <p>Determine life hazard, fire conditions, and initial intervention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the personal commitment involved in accountability?

    <p>To work within the safety system at an incident, including staying with the crew at all times, keeping the crew intact and tracking tags current, accounting for all personnel in the division, and maintaining all accountability if the Accountability Officer is assigned.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should command consider and react to when it comes to the accountability system?

    <p>Any barriers affecting accountability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Initial Operations Policy, what is the responsibility of the first unit arriving at an emergency?

    <p>To establish command and provide a brief arrival report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should crews do when approaching an emergency location where the first unit reports 'nothing showing'?

    <p>Approach in a non-emergency mode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for collecting accountability tags, tracking and accounting for all personnel, and initiating Personnel Accountability Reports (PARs)?

    <p>The Accountability Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Battalion Chief in the accountability system?

    <p>To be responsible for forwarding a completed accountability roster to relevant personnel each day, and to maintain the accountability system throughout an incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Safety Divisions?

    <p>To ensure safety at incidents posing high potential danger to personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended team size for entering smaller occupancies for incipient fires?

    <p>Teams of two or more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should crews do to maintain tight proximity and visual or voice contact at all times?

    <p>Remain intact for all incidents and purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During Initial Operations, crews may enter hazardous interior areas alone without backup

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first unit arriving at an emergency will establish command and provide a brief arrival report

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The '2 in - 2 out' policy requires two fully protected and equipped firefighters on standby outside the IDLH for every two interior firefighters engaged in an activity

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The accountability system will occur only at incidents requiring the use of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Crews are not required to remain intact for all incidents and purposes

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Accountability Officer is responsible for collecting accountability tags and providing progress reports to command

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The accountability system is used to track and account for all personnel at an incident scene

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Accountability Officer is responsible for forwarding a completed accountability roster to relevant personnel each day

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All officers are responsible for the safety of their assigned personnel and utilizing common safety procedures

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The accountability system should always be a major element in strategy and attack planning

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The safety division at incidents posing high potential danger to personnel is solely responsible for the safety of all personnel at the incident

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should crews do to maintain accountability?

    <p>Stay with the crew at all times and keep the crew intact and tracking tags current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should Safety Divisions be established?

    <p>At incidents posing high potential danger to personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Initial Operations Policy

    • The policy outlines the expectations of Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District employees during Initial Operations to ensure efficient and quality services and member safety.
    • The first unit arriving at an emergency will establish command and provide a brief arrival report, while other units responding to the same location will approach in a non-emergency mode if the first unit reports "nothing showing."
    • Crews may enter smaller occupancies for incipient fires to determine life hazard, fire conditions, and initial intervention, but teams of two or more should operate in interior hazardous areas.
    • The "2 in – 2 out" policy requires two fully protected and equipped firefighters on standby outside the Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) for every two interior firefighters engaged in an activity that can be immediately abandoned without endangering others.
    • Crews should remain intact for all incidents and purposes, maintain tight proximity, and maintain visual or voice contact at all times.
    • An Accountability Officer will collect accountability tags, track and account for all personnel, provide progress reports to command, and initiate Personnel Accountability Reports (PARs) upon benchmarks or as needed.
    • Accountability tags should follow basic rules of thumb, and the accountability system will occur at any incident requiring the use of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) or where tracking of personnel is critical.
    • The objective of the accountability system is to have a current and accurate method of incident scene accountability, and the tracking tags will function differently for smaller and more complex incidents.
    • The Battalion Chief will be responsible for forwarding a completed accountability roster to relevant personnel each day, and the accountability system will be maintained throughout an incident.
    • Accountability involves a personal commitment to work within the safety system at an incident, including staying with the crew at all times, keeping the crew intact and tracking tags current, accounting for all personnel in the division, and maintaining all accountability if the Accountability Officer is assigned.
    • Safety Divisions may be established at incidents posing high potential danger to personnel, and all officers are responsible for the safety of their assigned personnel and utilizing common safety procedures.
    • The accountability system should always be a major element in strategy and attack planning, and command should consider and react to any barriers affecting accountability.

    Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Initial Operations Policy

    • The policy outlines the expectations of Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District employees during Initial Operations to ensure efficient and quality services and member safety.
    • The first unit arriving at an emergency will establish command and provide a brief arrival report, while other units responding to the same location will approach in a non-emergency mode if the first unit reports "nothing showing."
    • Crews may enter smaller occupancies for incipient fires to determine life hazard, fire conditions, and initial intervention, but teams of two or more should operate in interior hazardous areas.
    • The "2 in – 2 out" policy requires two fully protected and equipped firefighters on standby outside the Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) for every two interior firefighters engaged in an activity that can be immediately abandoned without endangering others.
    • Crews should remain intact for all incidents and purposes, maintain tight proximity, and maintain visual or voice contact at all times.
    • An Accountability Officer will collect accountability tags, track and account for all personnel, provide progress reports to command, and initiate Personnel Accountability Reports (PARs) upon benchmarks or as needed.
    • Accountability tags should follow basic rules of thumb, and the accountability system will occur at any incident requiring the use of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) or where tracking of personnel is critical.
    • The objective of the accountability system is to have a current and accurate method of incident scene accountability, and the tracking tags will function differently for smaller and more complex incidents.
    • The Battalion Chief will be responsible for forwarding a completed accountability roster to relevant personnel each day, and the accountability system will be maintained throughout an incident.
    • Accountability involves a personal commitment to work within the safety system at an incident, including staying with the crew at all times, keeping the crew intact and tracking tags current, accounting for all personnel in the division, and maintaining all accountability if the Accountability Officer is assigned.
    • Safety Divisions may be established at incidents posing high potential danger to personnel, and all officers are responsible for the safety of their assigned personnel and utilizing common safety procedures.
    • The accountability system should always be a major element in strategy and attack planning, and command should consider and react to any barriers affecting accountability.

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