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What is one of the requirements for a preplan drawing?
What is one of the requirements for a preplan drawing?
- It must be turned in every month.
- It should be as complex as possible to cover all details.
- It should include site access points. (correct)
- It must include at least three hazard indicators.
Which of the following building construction features may pose threats and should be documented?
Which of the following building construction features may pose threats and should be documented?
- Location of restrooms
- Landscaping layout
- Building age
- Roof access (correct)
Where should copies of completed survey forms and drawings be stored?
Where should copies of completed survey forms and drawings be stored?
- On the fire department website
- In a central office
- In individual firefighter lockers
- In a binder on the engine company at the station (correct)
What must be included in the CFR Building Pre Plan Information Sheet?
What must be included in the CFR Building Pre Plan Information Sheet?
What should personnel use to create site plans and building drawings?
What should personnel use to create site plans and building drawings?
How should the preplan drawings be organized within the binders?
How should the preplan drawings be organized within the binders?
What is indicated by the standard symbols used in preplan drawings?
What is indicated by the standard symbols used in preplan drawings?
How often should the reviews of the preplans be scheduled?
How often should the reviews of the preplans be scheduled?
What must be included on the revised Visio drawing when updating the preplans?
What must be included on the revised Visio drawing when updating the preplans?
How should revised preplan documents be named when they are submitted?
How should revised preplan documents be named when they are submitted?
Where should new and revised preplans be stored after submission?
Where should new and revised preplans be stored after submission?
Which responsibility does the officer managing preplans have concerning emergency communications?
Which responsibility does the officer managing preplans have concerning emergency communications?
What is required when officers review the CFR Building Pre Plan Information Sheet?
What is required when officers review the CFR Building Pre Plan Information Sheet?
What actions can officers take when revising a preplan?
What actions can officers take when revising a preplan?
When saving completed preplans, which folder structure must be used?
When saving completed preplans, which folder structure must be used?
What is an incorrect procedure when submitting revised preplans?
What is an incorrect procedure when submitting revised preplans?
What is included in a target hazard preplan?
What is included in a target hazard preplan?
Which of the following is NOT identified as a target hazard according to the procedures?
Which of the following is NOT identified as a target hazard according to the procedures?
What is the primary purpose of establishing a preplan for target hazards?
What is the primary purpose of establishing a preplan for target hazards?
What is the required frequency for walk-throughs of all target hazards?
What is the required frequency for walk-throughs of all target hazards?
Who is responsible for assigning the preplans at each station?
Who is responsible for assigning the preplans at each station?
Where can the CFR Building Pre Plan Information Sheet be found?
Where can the CFR Building Pre Plan Information Sheet be found?
What type of information must be included in the overview drawing of the target hazard?
What type of information must be included in the overview drawing of the target hazard?
How often should preplans be updated?
How often should preplans be updated?
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Study Notes
Preplans
- Purpose: To establish a strategy for minimizing loss of life and property by having a comprehensive plan for identified target hazards.
- Target Hazards: Occupancies that present a high risk of significant loss of life, property, infrastructure, or environmental impact, which could significantly impact the City of Clearwater's economy.
- All high-rise buildings and malls are considered target hazards and require preplans.
- Preplan Contents:
- CFR Building Pre Plan Information Sheet: Detailed information about the building structure, systems, and hazards.
- Overview Drawing: Visual representation of the building, including:
- Stairwells
- Standpipe/Sprinkler connections
- Roof access
- Hydrant locations
- Building features that pose threats (e.g., electrical rooms, hazardous materials storage, elevators, fire pumps)
- Sprinkler/Standpipe zoned areas
- Apparatus placement obstructions
- Water shut offs
- Knox box locations
- Fire Panels
- Site plan with access points
- True North indicator
- Preplan Management:
- Completed surveys and drawings are kept in binders on engine company trucks.
- Each station has a schedule for reviewing preplans to ensure they are up-to-date.
- Preplans are kept in alphabetical order by address.
- A copy of the building survey form and drawing may be placed in the fire control room or annunciator panel.
- Creating New Preplans:
- The company officer gathers information and fills out the CFR Building Pre Plan Information Sheet.
- Personnel use Microsoft Visio to create site plans and building drawings, including the information specified in 623.2.
- Both the Information Sheet and Visio drawings are named by the street address and submitted to SharePoint.
- New preplans are sent to Pinellas County Emergency Communications for inclusion in Wireless 911 data.
- Revising Preplans:
- Preplans are reviewed and updated as needed.
- The company officer reviews the Information Sheet and Visio drawing for completeness and updated information.
- The officer updates the date of review on both documents, even if no changes are made.
- Revised preplans are submitted to SharePoint, and sent to Pinellas County Emergency Communications for inclusion in Wireless 911 data.
- Schedule:
- A schedule is established for walk-throughs of all target hazards by each shift annually.
- Each station develops a list of target hazards in their response areas, and preplan responsibilities are divided among shifts.
- Copies of preplans are forwarded to the District Commander and Deputy Chief.
Symbols
- A standard set of symbols is used for indicating hydrants, elevators, stairwells, FD connections, and other items of note. These symbols are located on SharePoint under Pre Plans.
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