15. Additional Resource Request
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What is the purpose of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for requesting additional resources in Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District?

  • To provide a standardized approach for categorizing incident types and establishing a standardized approach for resource response based upon the incident
  • To provide a standardized approach for responding to all types of incidents
  • To provide a standardized approach for requesting additional resources for a given incident when the initial resources assigned are not sufficient to bring the situation under control (correct)
  • To provide a standardized approach for determining the Incident Commander or Chief Officers who will respond to the incident

    • What is the Fire Pro QA program implemented by Lee Control and Lee County Fire Chief’s Association?

  • A program that categorizes incident types based on the type of resources needed
  • A program that utilizes a standardized approach to categorize incident types and established a standardized approach for resource response based upon the incident (correct)
  • A program that establishes a standardized approach for determining the Incident Commander or Chief Officers who will respond to the incident
  • A program that provides a standardized approach for responding to all types of incidents

    • What is the minimum number of alarms that will be dispatched based upon unit recommendation through Lee Control for the incident type determined?

  • 2nd alarm
  • 3rd alarm (correct)
  • 1st alarm
  • 4th alarm

    • What is the difference between the 2nd alarm and the 3rd and 4th alarms?

    <p>The 2nd alarm is a repeat of the initial response, while the 3rd and 4th alarms will be composed of different equipment combinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a jumping alarm?

    <p>When the 1st to 3rd alarms respond with the equipment defined in all of the alarms covered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of request is needed for a gas leak/odor?

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

    What type of request is needed for rural structure fires?

    <p>Single resource request</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What incident types would receive a 10-minute notification and prompt for MAC activation?

    <p>Aircraft Emergencies, Explosion, Haz-Mat, prolonged vehicle extrications, Brush Fires, Structure Fires, Train and Rail Fires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When will a MAC be activated?

    <p>Automatically when an additional alarm is requested</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for requesting additional resources in Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District?

    <p>To provide a standardized approach for requesting additional resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of requests are defined in the SOP?

    <p>Alarm, single resource, special resource, area command, strike team, taskforce, rural area, and MAC requests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Fire Pro QA program?

    <p>A program for categorizing incident types</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the dispatch of resources for an incident?

    <p>The Lee Control's dispatch system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a jumping alarm?

    <p>When the 1st to 3rd alarms respond with the equipment defined in all of the alarms covered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of the 2nd alarm for a gas leak/odor request?

    <p>Two engines and one ladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of the 2nd alarm for a rural structure fire?

    <p>Two tenders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What incident types would prompt for MAC activation?

    <p>Aircraft Emergencies, Explosion, Haz-Mat, prolonged vehicle extrications, Brush Fires, Structure Fires, Train and Rail Fires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a MAC automatically activated?

    <p>Whenever an additional alarm is requested</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The purpose of the SOP is to provide a non-standardized approach for requesting additional resources for a given incident.

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

    True or false: The SOP will only address 1st alarm incidents.

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

    True or false: The Fire Pro QA program categorizes incident types and establishes a standardized approach for resource response based upon the incident.

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

    True or false: The SOP only defines one type of request: alarm.

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

    True or false: The Incident Commander is responsible for determining if a Single or Special resource is needed, or if additional alarms are required when additional resources are needed for an incident.

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

    True or false: The 2nd alarm will be composed of the same equipment as the initial response.

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

    True or false: Jumping alarms occur when the 1st to 3rd alarms respond with different equipment combinations.

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

    True or false: MAC activation would be prompted for an incident type like a car accident.

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

    True or false: A MAC will be activated automatically anytime an additional alarm is requested.

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

    What is the purpose of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for requesting additional resources in Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District?

    <p>To provide a standardized approach for requesting additional resources for a given incident when the initial resources assigned are not sufficient to bring the situation under control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Fire Pro QA program implemented by Lee Control and Lee County Fire Chief’s Association?

    <p>A program that utilizes a standardized approach to categorize incident types and establish a standardized approach for resource response based upon the incident.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the dispatch of resources for an incident?

    <p>Unit recommendation through Lee Control for the incident type determined.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the 2nd alarm and the 3rd and 4th alarms?

    <p>The 2nd alarm will be a repeat of the initial response, while the 3rd and 4th alarms will be composed of different equipment combinations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a jumping alarm?

    <p>When the 1st to 3rd alarms respond with the equipment defined in all of the alarms covered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of request is needed for a gas leak/odor?

    <p>A 2nd alarm with two engines and one ladder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of request is needed for rural structure fires?

    <p>Two tenders instead of one on the 2nd alarm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What incident types would receive a 10-minute notification and prompt for MAC activation?

    <p>Aircraft Emergencies, Explosion, Haz-Mat, prolonged vehicle extrications, Brush Fires, Structure Fires, Train and Rail Fires.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When will a MAC be activated?

    <p>Anytime an additional alarm is requested, a MAC will be activated automatically, while Incident Commander or Chief Officers can also request a MAC at any time they feel the need is warranted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Standard Operating Procedure for Requesting Additional Resources in Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District

    • The purpose of the SOP is to provide a standardized approach for requesting additional resources for a given incident when the initial resources assigned are not sufficient to bring the situation under control.
    • The SOP will address 2nd through 4th alarms and will be dispatched based upon unit recommendation through Lee Control for the incident type determined.
    • The Lee Control and Lee County Fire Chief’s Association implemented the Fire Pro QA program that utilizes a standardized approach to categorize incident types and established a standardized approach for resource response based upon the incident.
    • The SOP defines different types of requests: alarm, single resource requests, special resource requests, area command, strike team, taskforce, rural area, and MAC (Minimal Acceptable Coverage levels).
    • The Incident Commander will need to determine if a Single or Special resource is needed, or if additional alarms are required when additional resources are needed for an incident.
    • The 2nd alarm will be a repeat of the initial response, while the 3rd and 4th alarms will be composed of different equipment combinations.
    • Jumping alarms occur when the 1st to 3rd alarms respond with the equipment defined in all of the alarms covered.
    • Gas Leak/Odor requests a 2nd alarm with two engines and one ladder, while rural structure fires require two tenders instead of one on the 2nd alarm.
    • The current system in place with the Strike Team / Taskforce concept will be maintained for additional resource requests for brush fires.
    • Minimum acceptable coverage levels have been established by jurisdictions through Lee Control. Agency coverage can be requested by an Incident Commander or automatically by Lee Control based upon call type and initial size-up report.
    • Incident types that would receive a 10-minute notification and prompt for MAC activation include Aircraft Emergencies, Explosion, Haz-Mat, prolonged vehicle extrications, Brush Fires, Structure Fires, Train and Rail Fires.
    • Anytime an additional alarm is requested, a MAC will be activated automatically, while Incident Commander or Chief Officers can also request a MAC at any time they feel the need is warranted.

    Standard Operating Procedure for Requesting Additional Resources in Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District

    • The purpose of the SOP is to provide a standardized approach for requesting additional resources for a given incident when the initial resources assigned are not sufficient to bring the situation under control.
    • The SOP will address 2nd through 4th alarms and will be dispatched based upon unit recommendation through Lee Control for the incident type determined.
    • The Lee Control and Lee County Fire Chief’s Association implemented the Fire Pro QA program that utilizes a standardized approach to categorize incident types and established a standardized approach for resource response based upon the incident.
    • The SOP defines different types of requests: alarm, single resource requests, special resource requests, area command, strike team, taskforce, rural area, and MAC (Minimal Acceptable Coverage levels).
    • The Incident Commander will need to determine if a Single or Special resource is needed, or if additional alarms are required when additional resources are needed for an incident.
    • The 2nd alarm will be a repeat of the initial response, while the 3rd and 4th alarms will be composed of different equipment combinations.
    • Jumping alarms occur when the 1st to 3rd alarms respond with the equipment defined in all of the alarms covered.
    • Gas Leak/Odor requests a 2nd alarm with two engines and one ladder, while rural structure fires require two tenders instead of one on the 2nd alarm.
    • The current system in place with the Strike Team / Taskforce concept will be maintained for additional resource requests for brush fires.
    • Minimum acceptable coverage levels have been established by jurisdictions through Lee Control. Agency coverage can be requested by an Incident Commander or automatically by Lee Control based upon call type and initial size-up report.
    • Incident types that would receive a 10-minute notification and prompt for MAC activation include Aircraft Emergencies, Explosion, Haz-Mat, prolonged vehicle extrications, Brush Fires, Structure Fires, Train and Rail Fires.
    • Anytime an additional alarm is requested, a MAC will be activated automatically, while Incident Commander or Chief Officers can also request a MAC at any time they feel the need is warranted.

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    Test your knowledge on requesting additional resources for incidents in the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District with this quiz. From understanding the different types of requests to determining when to activate a Minimal Acceptable Coverage level, this quiz will put your knowledge of the district's Standard Operating Procedure to the test. Keywords: Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District, requesting additional resources, SOP, incident types, alarms, Minimal Acceptable Coverage.

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