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Which entity is responsible for sending the closest responding fire apparatus to the location of an incident?
Which entity is responsible for sending the closest responding fire apparatus to the location of an incident?
In the event of a situation, radio traffic should primarily be directed to which unit until the situation is contained?
In the event of a situation, radio traffic should primarily be directed to which unit until the situation is contained?
Which equipment should available members wear when responding to an incident?
Which equipment should available members wear when responding to an incident?
What type of requests require a reason when submitted?
What type of requests require a reason when submitted?
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What is the status of the channel marker in relation to communications?
What is the status of the channel marker in relation to communications?
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What should be done if a member is in a situation classified as a 10-57?
What should be done if a member is in a situation classified as a 10-57?
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Which of the following correctly describes a 10-3 response action initiated by the Fire Alarm Office?
Which of the following correctly describes a 10-3 response action initiated by the Fire Alarm Office?
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What is the purpose of the Emergency Banner button on the radio?
What is the purpose of the Emergency Banner button on the radio?
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What should a member do after requesting 'Emergency' assistance?
What should a member do after requesting 'Emergency' assistance?
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Which of the following actions will occur if no response is received from a company after initiating an 'Emergency' call?
Which of the following actions will occur if no response is received from a company after initiating an 'Emergency' call?
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Which actions are taken by the Fire Alarm Office during a 10-57 response request?
Which actions are taken by the Fire Alarm Office during a 10-57 response request?
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How long must the Emergency button be depressed to effectively notify the Fire Alarm Office?
How long must the Emergency button be depressed to effectively notify the Fire Alarm Office?
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When a 10-3 response is announced, what signal is activated on the communication channel?
When a 10-3 response is announced, what signal is activated on the communication channel?
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What is the primary responsibility of the first arriving division officer at an emergency incident?
What is the primary responsibility of the first arriving division officer at an emergency incident?
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When should Fixed Command be utilized during an incident?
When should Fixed Command be utilized during an incident?
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In which scenario is Mobile Command appropriate?
In which scenario is Mobile Command appropriate?
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What outcome should occur when Mobile Command is chosen?
What outcome should occur when Mobile Command is chosen?
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Which of the following correctly defines Fixed Command?
Which of the following correctly defines Fixed Command?
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If an incident does not stabilize quickly during a Mobile Command, what should the company officer consider?
If an incident does not stabilize quickly during a Mobile Command, what should the company officer consider?
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What is the main goal of the first arriving officer when establishing command?
What is the main goal of the first arriving officer when establishing command?
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What indicates a situation in which Mobile Command should be considered?
What indicates a situation in which Mobile Command should be considered?
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Under what circumstances should command be passed to another officer?
Under what circumstances should command be passed to another officer?
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What is a key difference between passing command and transferring command?
What is a key difference between passing command and transferring command?
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What must a next arriving officer obtain from the initial arriving company after command has been passed?
What must a next arriving officer obtain from the initial arriving company after command has been passed?
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How many times can command be passed during an incident?
How many times can command be passed during an incident?
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What should the dispatcher do when command is passed to the next arriving company?
What should the dispatcher do when command is passed to the next arriving company?
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What is necessary for the first arriving officer to retain even after command has been passed?
What is necessary for the first arriving officer to retain even after command has been passed?
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In what scenario may command not be passed to another officer?
In what scenario may command not be passed to another officer?
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What action should be taken by the first arriving company if they are passing command?
What action should be taken by the first arriving company if they are passing command?
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What information must be included in the transfer of command brief?
What information must be included in the transfer of command brief?
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What is the first action taken by the officer assuming command after the transfer of command?
What is the first action taken by the officer assuming command after the transfer of command?
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Which type of command must a Columbus Fire Battalion Chief assume during working incidents within city limits?
Which type of command must a Columbus Fire Battalion Chief assume during working incidents within city limits?
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What should a Columbus officer do if they choose to maintain command when a suburban officer is present?
What should a Columbus officer do if they choose to maintain command when a suburban officer is present?
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What should be transmitted in a status report after command is transferred?
What should be transmitted in a status report after command is transferred?
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If Command is Mobile, what should a Columbus Officer do regarding command transfer to a Suburban Battalion Officer?
If Command is Mobile, what should a Columbus Officer do regarding command transfer to a Suburban Battalion Officer?
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Which of the following is NOT part of the transfer of command process?
Which of the following is NOT part of the transfer of command process?
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What action follows the transfer of command regarding the former incident commander?
What action follows the transfer of command regarding the former incident commander?
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What is the primary purpose of organizing incidents into Divisions and Groups?
What is the primary purpose of organizing incidents into Divisions and Groups?
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Which of the following correctly describes the role of a Division in incident management?
Which of the following correctly describes the role of a Division in incident management?
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How do Divisions and Groups interact in incident management?
How do Divisions and Groups interact in incident management?
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What happens when a Group is assigned a task within a Division?
What happens when a Group is assigned a task within a Division?
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What is one significant management principle affected by the organization of Divisions and Groups?
What is one significant management principle affected by the organization of Divisions and Groups?
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What are the three components of the 3T's that Division or Group Supervisors need to provide?
What are the three components of the 3T's that Division or Group Supervisors need to provide?
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What might dictate the need for creating a Branch in incident management?
What might dictate the need for creating a Branch in incident management?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a Group in incident management?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a Group in incident management?
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What is the primary purpose of conducting a 360 size-up during a structure fire?
What is the primary purpose of conducting a 360 size-up during a structure fire?
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Which of the following is NOT included in the information gathered during a 360 size-up?
Which of the following is NOT included in the information gathered during a 360 size-up?
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What should be done if a 360 size-up cannot be completed?
What should be done if a 360 size-up cannot be completed?
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What follows immediately after the completion of the 360 size-up?
What follows immediately after the completion of the 360 size-up?
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Which aspect of a fire scene is assessed during a 360 size-up?
Which aspect of a fire scene is assessed during a 360 size-up?
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In which order should rescue efforts be prioritized according to the size-up process?
In which order should rescue efforts be prioritized according to the size-up process?
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What should be the focus of the initial attack efforts during a rescue operation?
What should be the focus of the initial attack efforts during a rescue operation?
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What is the recommended method for removing victims when possible?
What is the recommended method for removing victims when possible?
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Why must the Incident Commander continuously control the search companies during primary search assignments?
Why must the Incident Commander continuously control the search companies during primary search assignments?
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What should the Incident Commander do with victims after their removal from danger?
What should the Incident Commander do with victims after their removal from danger?
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What is the primary consideration for the Incident Commander at any incident?
What is the primary consideration for the Incident Commander at any incident?
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Which benchmark is associated with incident stabilization?
Which benchmark is associated with incident stabilization?
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What does property conservation aim to achieve during an incident?
What does property conservation aim to achieve during an incident?
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What might necessitate overlapping activities during an incident?
What might necessitate overlapping activities during an incident?
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Which sequence of priorities is correct for incident management?
Which sequence of priorities is correct for incident management?
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What is the main goal of conducting a Primary Search?
What is the main goal of conducting a Primary Search?
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In which situation must the Incident Commander report that there will not be an 'All Clear'?
In which situation must the Incident Commander report that there will not be an 'All Clear'?
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Which element is critical for completing a Secondary Search successfully?
Which element is critical for completing a Secondary Search successfully?
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What should the Incident Commander do once the Primary Search is completed?
What should the Incident Commander do once the Primary Search is completed?
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When should a Primary Search be initiated according to the procedure outlined?
When should a Primary Search be initiated according to the procedure outlined?
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How should the Primary Search be structured during smoke showing scenarios?
How should the Primary Search be structured during smoke showing scenarios?
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Which statement correctly describes the difference between Primary and Secondary Searches?
Which statement correctly describes the difference between Primary and Secondary Searches?
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What is emphasized as critical during the execution of a Primary Search?
What is emphasized as critical during the execution of a Primary Search?
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What should the incident commander evaluate when determining a fire control strategy?
What should the incident commander evaluate when determining a fire control strategy?
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Under what condition should activities that present a significant risk to members be limited?
Under what condition should activities that present a significant risk to members be limited?
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When is no risk to the safety of members considered acceptable?
When is no risk to the safety of members considered acceptable?
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What is a key principle regarding activities aimed at protecting property?
What is a key principle regarding activities aimed at protecting property?
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In situations where the risk to fire department members is excessive, what action should be taken?
In situations where the risk to fire department members is excessive, what action should be taken?
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Which factor is NOT considered by the Incident Commander when determining the appropriate fire control strategy?
Which factor is NOT considered by the Incident Commander when determining the appropriate fire control strategy?
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What is the primary purpose of the Offensive Strategy during a fire incident?
What is the primary purpose of the Offensive Strategy during a fire incident?
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Which of the following is a step taken in a Defensive Strategy?
Which of the following is a step taken in a Defensive Strategy?
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When is a Defensive Strategy deemed appropriate during fire suppression operations?
When is a Defensive Strategy deemed appropriate during fire suppression operations?
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Which step is NOT part of the Offensive Strategy's normal procedures?
Which step is NOT part of the Offensive Strategy's normal procedures?
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What should be avoided when dealing with passing fire situations?
What should be avoided when dealing with passing fire situations?
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What is a critical responsibility of the Incident Commander?
What is a critical responsibility of the Incident Commander?
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In an offensive fire attack, what must be prioritized before entry?
In an offensive fire attack, what must be prioritized before entry?
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What should be included in the Incident Action Plan (IAP) developed by the Incident Commander?
What should be included in the Incident Action Plan (IAP) developed by the Incident Commander?
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What approach should be taken if a transitional attack is deemed appropriate?
What approach should be taken if a transitional attack is deemed appropriate?
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What is the first priority in defensive operations?
What is the first priority in defensive operations?
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In what scenario is a shift from offensive to defensive operations likely to occur?
In what scenario is a shift from offensive to defensive operations likely to occur?
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What must be done with interior lines when transitioning to a defensive attack?
What must be done with interior lines when transitioning to a defensive attack?
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How is an emergency evacuation process different from changing to a defensive strategy?
How is an emergency evacuation process different from changing to a defensive strategy?
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What does the I/C communicate when initiating a defensive operation?
What does the I/C communicate when initiating a defensive operation?
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Which structure type most likely indicates the use of a defensive operation from the onset?
Which structure type most likely indicates the use of a defensive operation from the onset?
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What must be conducted to ensure personnel safety during defensive operations?
What must be conducted to ensure personnel safety during defensive operations?
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Once exposure coverage is established in defensive operations, what should be the next focus?
Once exposure coverage is established in defensive operations, what should be the next focus?
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What indicates a transition from Offensive to Defensive operations?
What indicates a transition from Offensive to Defensive operations?
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Which of the following is considered a priority in defensive operations?
Which of the following is considered a priority in defensive operations?
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When does a situation qualify as 'Defensive from the onset'?
When does a situation qualify as 'Defensive from the onset'?
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What action should be taken during the announcement of a defensive attack?
What action should be taken during the announcement of a defensive attack?
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What does the term 'Situation Contained' indicate?
What does the term 'Situation Contained' indicate?
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In defensive operations, when should extinguishing the main body of fire be prioritized?
In defensive operations, when should extinguishing the main body of fire be prioritized?
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What must be conducted to ensure personnel safety when changing to a defensive attack?
What must be conducted to ensure personnel safety when changing to a defensive attack?
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What is NOT a characteristic of structures eligible for defensive operations from the onset?
What is NOT a characteristic of structures eligible for defensive operations from the onset?
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What is the first action that must occur once the fire is out?
What is the first action that must occur once the fire is out?
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What should the Incident Commander prioritize after basic fire control is achieved?
What should the Incident Commander prioritize after basic fire control is achieved?
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Why is early recognition of halted fire progress essential?
Why is early recognition of halted fire progress essential?
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What must be evaluated to determine the necessary resources for loss prevention?
What must be evaluated to determine the necessary resources for loss prevention?
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What common issue might arise when transitioning to property conservation tasks?
What common issue might arise when transitioning to property conservation tasks?
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What role do salvage and overhaul functions play in relation to investigations?
What role do salvage and overhaul functions play in relation to investigations?
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When should additional resources be called for during a fire incident?
When should additional resources be called for during a fire incident?
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What must be the mindset of personnel during property conservation operations?
What must be the mindset of personnel during property conservation operations?
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What is the first priority when considering hose line placement at an incident?
What is the first priority when considering hose line placement at an incident?
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What is one responsibility of each engine company during an incident?
What is one responsibility of each engine company during an incident?
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Which factors directly affect the effectiveness of hose lines?
Which factors directly affect the effectiveness of hose lines?
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Which of the following functions is classified as a support activity during fire operations?
Which of the following functions is classified as a support activity during fire operations?
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Why should hose lines be advanced inside fire buildings?
Why should hose lines be advanced inside fire buildings?
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What is a key consideration when forcing entry into a building during a fire incident?
What is a key consideration when forcing entry into a building during a fire incident?
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In which situation is forced entry deemed appropriate during medical runs?
In which situation is forced entry deemed appropriate during medical runs?
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What trade-off must be considered when forcing entry into a building quickly?
What trade-off must be considered when forcing entry into a building quickly?
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How does forcible entry relate to fire ventilation?
How does forcible entry relate to fire ventilation?
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What is the primary concern when forcing entry at a door during firefighting?
What is the primary concern when forcing entry at a door during firefighting?
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What must be documented when a forcible entry is made?
What must be documented when a forcible entry is made?
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Under what condition may emergency entry be refused?
Under what condition may emergency entry be refused?
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Which action must be taken if a CFD company forces entry and no responsible party is on scene?
Which action must be taken if a CFD company forces entry and no responsible party is on scene?
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How should forced entry documentation be recorded?
How should forced entry documentation be recorded?
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What is required before making a forcible entry if a laws enforcement agency is involved?
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Which situation requires the use of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)?
Which situation requires the use of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)?
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Which option represents an atmosphere considered Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH)?
Which option represents an atmosphere considered Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH)?
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Under which circumstance is a supplied air breathing apparatus (SABA) permitted instead of an SCBA?
Under which circumstance is a supplied air breathing apparatus (SABA) permitted instead of an SCBA?
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Which scenario does NOT require the use of an SCBA?
Which scenario does NOT require the use of an SCBA?
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What is a primary function of an air-purifying respirator (APR) in hazardous conditions?
What is a primary function of an air-purifying respirator (APR) in hazardous conditions?
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What is required to ensure personnel can appropriately use a respiratory protection device?
What is required to ensure personnel can appropriately use a respiratory protection device?
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Which of the following is NOT permitted when wearing a facepiece?
Which of the following is NOT permitted when wearing a facepiece?
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When can personnel wearing SCBA disconnect any portion of the device?
When can personnel wearing SCBA disconnect any portion of the device?
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What should members do if they need to exit the hazard zone while using respiratory protection?
What should members do if they need to exit the hazard zone while using respiratory protection?
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How often must members be evaluated on their SCBA operations knowledge and proficiency?
How often must members be evaluated on their SCBA operations knowledge and proficiency?
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What is the recommended action if members using SCBAs notice signs of fatigue?
What is the recommended action if members using SCBAs notice signs of fatigue?
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What does a quantitatively fit-tested facepiece provide?
What does a quantitatively fit-tested facepiece provide?
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Which factor could compromise the integrity of an SCBA?
Which factor could compromise the integrity of an SCBA?
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What must personnel wear during all phases of suppression, salvage, and overhaul when operating inside a fire-exposed structure?
What must personnel wear during all phases of suppression, salvage, and overhaul when operating inside a fire-exposed structure?
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Under what condition can an air-purifying respirator (APR) be used instead of an SCBA during fire cause determination?
Under what condition can an air-purifying respirator (APR) be used instead of an SCBA during fire cause determination?
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What must be ensured before removing SCBAs in below grade and confined spaces?
What must be ensured before removing SCBAs in below grade and confined spaces?
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In hazardous material incidents, when can personnel remove their SCBAs?
In hazardous material incidents, when can personnel remove their SCBAs?
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What must be monitored and sampled before decontaminating the atmosphere in confined spaces?
What must be monitored and sampled before decontaminating the atmosphere in confined spaces?
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What is the appropriate action for ensuring adequate battery power for the SCBA alarm systems?
What is the appropriate action for ensuring adequate battery power for the SCBA alarm systems?
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Which procedure should be performed to verify the integrity of the SCBA components?
Which procedure should be performed to verify the integrity of the SCBA components?
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What should be checked to confirm the proper facepiece fit on the SCBA?
What should be checked to confirm the proper facepiece fit on the SCBA?
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Which element of the SCBA maintenance involves assessing the functionality of airflow features?
Which element of the SCBA maintenance involves assessing the functionality of airflow features?
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How should a low battery indicator on the voice amplifier be addressed?
How should a low battery indicator on the voice amplifier be addressed?
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What should be checked in the hydrostatic testing of a compressed air cylinder?
What should be checked in the hydrostatic testing of a compressed air cylinder?
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Which of the following actions should be taken if an SCBA requires maintenance beyond the ISU Level?
Which of the following actions should be taken if an SCBA requires maintenance beyond the ISU Level?
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What is the primary responsibility of the Mask Repair Section?
What is the primary responsibility of the Mask Repair Section?
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What must be done with SCBA components before they can be reused after inspection?
What must be done with SCBA components before they can be reused after inspection?
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When should a compressed air cylinder never be carried?
When should a compressed air cylinder never be carried?
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What should be used for cleaning the facepiece of an SCBA after each use?
What should be used for cleaning the facepiece of an SCBA after each use?
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What is a crucial step before sending an SCBA to the Mask Repair Section for maintenance?
What is a crucial step before sending an SCBA to the Mask Repair Section for maintenance?
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What should be done with an SCBA used by a member exposed to toxic chemicals?
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What is the appropriate method to store SCBA on fire apparatus?
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Which of the following should never be used to clean SCBA straps and harness assemblies?
Which of the following should never be used to clean SCBA straps and harness assemblies?
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How should the second stage regulator be cleaned after exposure to contaminants?
How should the second stage regulator be cleaned after exposure to contaminants?
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What type of storage is required for SCBA used by personnel in a single person company?
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What should be ensured regarding SCBA components before storing them?
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What is the minimum level of protection required when using an air-purifying respirator during EMS operations?
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Under what circumstance must an air-purifying respirator be used with eye protection?
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What must personnel do before using an air-purifying respirator?
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What action should be taken if odor or taste is detected while using an air-purifying respirator?
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When is the use of an air-purifying respirator strictly prohibited?
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What is one condition that must be met for using an APR with a chemical cartridge?
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Which type of protection can be assigned to personnel as determined by the Incident Commander and Hazmat Officer?
Which type of protection can be assigned to personnel as determined by the Incident Commander and Hazmat Officer?
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Which situation makes the use of an air-purifying respirator inappropriate?
Which situation makes the use of an air-purifying respirator inappropriate?
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What should be done after each use of an air-purifying respirator according to the proper maintenance guidelines?
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended use for air-purifying respirators?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended use for air-purifying respirators?
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Which item is specifically required for members entering the water during a rescue operation?
Which item is specifically required for members entering the water during a rescue operation?
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What type of helmet is acceptable for use by shore-based personnel in water rescue operations?
What type of helmet is acceptable for use by shore-based personnel in water rescue operations?
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At what distance from the water's edge must personnel wear appropriate water rescue PPE?
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Which type of Personal Flotation Device (PFD) must be approved for use during water rescue operations?
Which type of Personal Flotation Device (PFD) must be approved for use during water rescue operations?
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Which piece of equipment is unnecessary for personnel working from a boat during a water rescue operation?
Which piece of equipment is unnecessary for personnel working from a boat during a water rescue operation?
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What is the maximum time a member can work in water when the temperature is 76°F?
What is the maximum time a member can work in water when the temperature is 76°F?
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If the water temperature is 50°F, what is the maximum allowed work time for a member?
If the water temperature is 50°F, what is the maximum allowed work time for a member?
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At what water temperature does the allowed work time drop to 20 minutes?
At what water temperature does the allowed work time drop to 20 minutes?
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Which of the following temperatures would allow a member to work for 40 minutes in the water?
Which of the following temperatures would allow a member to work for 40 minutes in the water?
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What is the implication of a water temperature of 75°F on work time limits for members?
What is the implication of a water temperature of 75°F on work time limits for members?
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What actions must personnel take regarding their PPE after each use?
What actions must personnel take regarding their PPE after each use?
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Which of the following statements about City issued turnout gear is true?
Which of the following statements about City issued turnout gear is true?
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When is the Laundry Technician available to receive PPE in need of repair?
When is the Laundry Technician available to receive PPE in need of repair?
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What should happen to gear that has been deemed unserviceable?
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What is the correct procedure for cleaning the outer shell of the helmet?
What is the correct procedure for cleaning the outer shell of the helmet?
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What is the recommended method for cleaning structural fire gloves that are heavily soiled or contaminated?
What is the recommended method for cleaning structural fire gloves that are heavily soiled or contaminated?
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Which component of the ballistic vest should never be machine washed?
Which component of the ballistic vest should never be machine washed?
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What is the cleaning procedure for helmet liners and sweatbands after exposure to contamination?
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What should be done with structural fire boots worn in the hazard zone after use?
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How should a protective hood be maintained after exposure to products of combustion?
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What is the procedure for sending gear to the laundry facility?
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What responsibility do company officers have regarding the cleaning and inspection of PPE?
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What is the turnaround time for gear laundering mentioned in the guidelines?
What is the turnaround time for gear laundering mentioned in the guidelines?
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How should Loaner Gear be handled after use?
How should Loaner Gear be handled after use?
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Which condition warrants immediate laundering of structural firefighting PPE?
Which condition warrants immediate laundering of structural firefighting PPE?
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What should be done if Loaner gear is requested after hours and the Facilities Coordinator is unavailable?
What should be done if Loaner gear is requested after hours and the Facilities Coordinator is unavailable?
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Who should be contacted first when requesting Loaner turnout gear during business hours?
Who should be contacted first when requesting Loaner turnout gear during business hours?
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In what circumstance might the FAO be called to authorize off-duty personnel?
In what circumstance might the FAO be called to authorize off-duty personnel?
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What is the role of the individual issuing the loaner gear during the process?
What is the role of the individual issuing the loaner gear during the process?
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If a request for Loaner gear is made during weekends or holidays, whom do you contact after hours?
If a request for Loaner gear is made during weekends or holidays, whom do you contact after hours?
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What is the primary purpose of allocating air as an emergency reserve during firefighting operations?
What is the primary purpose of allocating air as an emergency reserve during firefighting operations?
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When should firefighters begin their exit from a structure based on their air consumption monitoring?
When should firefighters begin their exit from a structure based on their air consumption monitoring?
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In an emergency situation where immediate action could prevent loss of life, what may firefighters be allowed to do?
In an emergency situation where immediate action could prevent loss of life, what may firefighters be allowed to do?
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What could lead to a significant risk for firefighters in an IDLH atmosphere?
What could lead to a significant risk for firefighters in an IDLH atmosphere?
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What action is strictly prohibited once the Vibra-alert is activated for firefighters in an IDLH environment?
What action is strictly prohibited once the Vibra-alert is activated for firefighters in an IDLH environment?
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What is a necessary action when a deviation from policy occurs in high-risk environments?
What is a necessary action when a deviation from policy occurs in high-risk environments?
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Which of the following risks is NOT associated with prolonged SCBA use?
Which of the following risks is NOT associated with prolonged SCBA use?
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In extremely high-risk environments, when is deviation from policy permitted?
In extremely high-risk environments, when is deviation from policy permitted?
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What should a firefighter do upon depleting their air supply inside a structure?
What should a firefighter do upon depleting their air supply inside a structure?
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Which of the following is most likely to pose a death risk to firefighters regarding air quality?
Which of the following is most likely to pose a death risk to firefighters regarding air quality?
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In which of the following scenarios should the PASS unit be activated?
In which of the following scenarios should the PASS unit be activated?
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Which situation would NOT require the activation of the PASS 'Alarm'?
Which situation would NOT require the activation of the PASS 'Alarm'?
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Under which circumstance should a member activate the PASS 'Alarm'?
Under which circumstance should a member activate the PASS 'Alarm'?
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What is the primary purpose of activating the PASS unit before entering a potential hazard area?
What is the primary purpose of activating the PASS unit before entering a potential hazard area?
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Which of the following actions is NOT appropriate when using the PASS unit during an incident?
Which of the following actions is NOT appropriate when using the PASS unit during an incident?
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Which operations require an on-scene post-incident safety review according to the guidelines?
Which operations require an on-scene post-incident safety review according to the guidelines?
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What should the Incident Safety Officer address regarding safety during a post-incident review?
What should the Incident Safety Officer address regarding safety during a post-incident review?
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During an on-scene review, which rule is meant to promote safety among team members?
During an on-scene review, which rule is meant to promote safety among team members?
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What is a primary focus during the review of rescue operations?
What is a primary focus during the review of rescue operations?
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Which element is NOT explicitly mentioned as part of the safety discussion during a review?
Which element is NOT explicitly mentioned as part of the safety discussion during a review?
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What is the primary purpose of conducting a post-incident safety review?
What is the primary purpose of conducting a post-incident safety review?
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Which of the following guidelines must the Incident Commander follow during the post-incident safety review?
Which of the following guidelines must the Incident Commander follow during the post-incident safety review?
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How should the Incident Commander handle companies that respond to other incidents during the review?
How should the Incident Commander handle companies that respond to other incidents during the review?
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What should be avoided when determining which companies to include in the post-incident safety review?
What should be avoided when determining which companies to include in the post-incident safety review?
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What should the Incident Commander ensure about the companies involved in the operation during the review?
What should the Incident Commander ensure about the companies involved in the operation during the review?
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What is the primary responsibility of BZS?
What is the primary responsibility of BZS?
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Which details must be included when reporting structural problems?
Which details must be included when reporting structural problems?
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Which of the following correctly describes the categories BZS uses to classify reported information?
Which of the following correctly describes the categories BZS uses to classify reported information?
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What could indicate a structure is occupied in a report to BZS?
What could indicate a structure is occupied in a report to BZS?
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Which of these is NOT necessary to report to BZS regarding a structure?
Which of these is NOT necessary to report to BZS regarding a structure?
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Which scenario would require the Incident Commander to request BZS immediately?
Which scenario would require the Incident Commander to request BZS immediately?
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What is the role of the on-duty Safety Officer (SO-2) following an Emergent Hazard identification?
What is the role of the on-duty Safety Officer (SO-2) following an Emergent Hazard identification?
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In the event of a non-imminent hazard being found, what is the next step after notifying the FAO?
In the event of a non-imminent hazard being found, what is the next step after notifying the FAO?
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Which factors can categorize damage as a non-imminent hazard?
Which factors can categorize damage as a non-imminent hazard?
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What must occur for the Fire Prevention Bureau to assign an inspector after a non-imminent hazard is reported?
What must occur for the Fire Prevention Bureau to assign an inspector after a non-imminent hazard is reported?
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What types of damage are considered exclusive to the non-imminent hazard section?
What types of damage are considered exclusive to the non-imminent hazard section?
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What documentation is the Fire Alarm Office responsible for completing upon request from the Incident Commander?
What documentation is the Fire Alarm Office responsible for completing upon request from the Incident Commander?
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What variation of action might be taken by the Safety Officer when posting a building?
What variation of action might be taken by the Safety Officer when posting a building?
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What should be done if the responding company encounters hostile crowds at the scene?
What should be done if the responding company encounters hostile crowds at the scene?
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If a hydrant cannot be shut off due to a broken stem, what is the next step to take?
If a hydrant cannot be shut off due to a broken stem, what is the next step to take?
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When a company makes multiple responses to the same hydrant location, what protocol should be followed?
When a company makes multiple responses to the same hydrant location, what protocol should be followed?
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Which of the following describes the proper terminology to use when requesting police assistance for a deteriorating situation?
Which of the following describes the proper terminology to use when requesting police assistance for a deteriorating situation?
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What action should companies take if they are dispatched to a scene but feel the situation is dangerous?
What action should companies take if they are dispatched to a scene but feel the situation is dangerous?
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What is the primary action required when companies respond multiple times to the same hydrant?
What is the primary action required when companies respond multiple times to the same hydrant?
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When should police assistance be requested at a problem hydrant flowing incident?
When should police assistance be requested at a problem hydrant flowing incident?
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What type of officers will the Police Division dispatch to problem hydrant incidents?
What type of officers will the Police Division dispatch to problem hydrant incidents?
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What immediate action must be taken for hydrant incidents on CMHA properties?
What immediate action must be taken for hydrant incidents on CMHA properties?
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How should fire companies communicate with S.W.A.T. officers during a hydrant incident?
How should fire companies communicate with S.W.A.T. officers during a hydrant incident?
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Which of the following correctly defines a dwelling as per the American Red Cross?
Which of the following correctly defines a dwelling as per the American Red Cross?
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Which of the following scenarios is NOT considered a dwelling as per the provided definition?
Which of the following scenarios is NOT considered a dwelling as per the provided definition?
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Which example best illustrates a non-traditional dwelling as defined by the American Red Cross?
Which example best illustrates a non-traditional dwelling as defined by the American Red Cross?
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What aspect of housing is emphasized in the definition of a dwelling by the American Red Cross?
What aspect of housing is emphasized in the definition of a dwelling by the American Red Cross?
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Which of the following types of structures would be explicitly included in the definition of a dwelling?
Which of the following types of structures would be explicitly included in the definition of a dwelling?
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Under what condition should the American Red Cross be contacted regarding a dwelling unit?
Under what condition should the American Red Cross be contacted regarding a dwelling unit?
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In which situation is contacting the American Red Cross NOT necessary?
In which situation is contacting the American Red Cross NOT necessary?
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When should the American Red Cross be contacted regarding loss of resources?
When should the American Red Cross be contacted regarding loss of resources?
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What emotional indicator suggests the need to contact the American Red Cross?
What emotional indicator suggests the need to contact the American Red Cross?
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Which of the following would prompt the Columbus Division of Fire to contact the American Red Cross?
Which of the following would prompt the Columbus Division of Fire to contact the American Red Cross?
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Under what condition is notification to the American Red Cross not needed?
Under what condition is notification to the American Red Cross not needed?
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Which situation would require contacting the Red Cross for assistance?
Which situation would require contacting the Red Cross for assistance?
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What is the preferred contact number for reporting an emergency to the American Red Cross?
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In which case would the American Red Cross be notified despite low damage?
In which case would the American Red Cross be notified despite low damage?
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When may the Red Cross not be contacted regarding a fire incident?
When may the Red Cross not be contacted regarding a fire incident?
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What is the primary responsibility of CPH and ODH regarding safety?
What is the primary responsibility of CPH and ODH regarding safety?
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Who is typically the first to become aware of incidents that require notification to proper authorities?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Division of Fire?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Division of Fire?
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What is a key aspect of the responsibility shared by CPH and ODH?
What is a key aspect of the responsibility shared by CPH and ODH?
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In an incident scenario, what is the primary duty of the Division of Fire?
In an incident scenario, what is the primary duty of the Division of Fire?
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What is the recommended action for a food service establishment if fighting a fire contaminates food or equipment?
What is the recommended action for a food service establishment if fighting a fire contaminates food or equipment?
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Which statement correctly describes a non-reportable fire in a food service?
Which statement correctly describes a non-reportable fire in a food service?
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What should be done if a food service is located outside the City of Columbus and requires health department assistance?
What should be done if a food service is located outside the City of Columbus and requires health department assistance?
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What is the first step to take in recovering from a fire incident in a food service establishment?
What is the first step to take in recovering from a fire incident in a food service establishment?
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If an incident commander believes health authorities should be notified, what is required next?
If an incident commander believes health authorities should be notified, what is required next?
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What must a food establishment obtain before reopening after being ordered to cease operations?
What must a food establishment obtain before reopening after being ordered to cease operations?
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Who should a company officer on the scene contact if they have questions or concerns?
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In the event of food contamination, what is the first action required by members?
In the event of food contamination, what is the first action required by members?
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What type of information will health departments require for effective communication?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of food contamination that should be reported?
Which of the following is NOT an example of food contamination that should be reported?
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What is the primary function of the Basic Module in incident reporting?
What is the primary function of the Basic Module in incident reporting?
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Which module must be completed if a fire incident occurs in a structure?
Which module must be completed if a fire incident occurs in a structure?
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When should entries in the Basic Module be completed versus the additional modules?
When should entries in the Basic Module be completed versus the additional modules?
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What is a critical factor in determining the information required in each module?
What is a critical factor in determining the information required in each module?
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What should be done if times for vehicles have not populated after they have cleared the run?
What should be done if times for vehicles have not populated after they have cleared the run?
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Which of the following modules is NOT classified as optional?
Which of the following modules is NOT classified as optional?
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What type of incidents does the Fire Module (NFIRS–2) specifically address?
What type of incidents does the Fire Module (NFIRS–2) specifically address?
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What is a necessary action to take if you were not assigned to an incident?
What is a necessary action to take if you were not assigned to an incident?
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Which type of fire incidents require the completion of the Structure Fire Module?
Which type of fire incidents require the completion of the Structure Fire Module?
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What constitutes a fire casualty according to the Civilian Fire Casualty Module?
What constitutes a fire casualty according to the Civilian Fire Casualty Module?
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For which scenario is a separate Fire Service Casualty report required?
For which scenario is a separate Fire Service Casualty report required?
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What is the primary purpose of the Structure Fire Module when completed?
What is the primary purpose of the Structure Fire Module when completed?
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Which statement accurately describes the obligations concerning firefighter injuries?
Which statement accurately describes the obligations concerning firefighter injuries?
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Which items are mandatory to complete in the Structure Fire Module for building fires?
Which items are mandatory to complete in the Structure Fire Module for building fires?
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What is required in the event of a non-incident casualty regarding EMS reporting?
What is required in the event of a non-incident casualty regarding EMS reporting?
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What is the fundamental distinction in reporting health exposures for fire service personnel?
What is the fundamental distinction in reporting health exposures for fire service personnel?
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What type of incidents does the Civilian Fire Casualty Module specifically apply to?
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Which aspects may be included in the Structure Fire Module for non-building structures?
Which aspects may be included in the Structure Fire Module for non-building structures?
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What is the definition of juvenile-set fires?
What is the definition of juvenile-set fires?
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What is the purpose of the juvenile fire setter section in the Arson Module?
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When can the Arson Module be utilized?
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What role do arson information management systems play in relation to the Arson Module?
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Which statement accurately describes the data elements identified by the Arson Module?
Which statement accurately describes the data elements identified by the Arson Module?
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What is the purpose of the Hazardous Materials Module?
What is the purpose of the Hazardous Materials Module?
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When is a release of hazardous materials considered reportable?
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What type of information is collected in the HazMat Module?
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What is the main goal of the Apparatus or Resources Module?
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What is a key benefit of the data collected through the HazMat Module?
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Which module helps fire service and law enforcement in arson prevention initiatives?
Which module helps fire service and law enforcement in arson prevention initiatives?
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In what scenario should more than one HazMat form be completed?
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What does the term 'release' include in the context of hazardous materials?
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Who is primarily responsible for the completion of the Incident Report?
Who is primarily responsible for the completion of the Incident Report?
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When can the responsibility for the Incident Report be assigned to another individual?
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What dictates the hierarchy for incident report completion if no Incident Commander is identified?
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In what situation does the hierarchy for completing an incident report change?
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What is required for the Incident Report to be completed when a 'Situation Contained' is announced?
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What is the primary function of the Casualty Report in fire reporting software?
What is the primary function of the Casualty Report in fire reporting software?
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Who is responsible for modifying the Casualty Report according to the standard operating procedure?
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In what software platform is the Injury Report submitted following a workplace injury?
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Which statement best describes the distinction between a Casualty Report and an Injury Report?
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What is a key characteristic of the data collected in the Casualty Report?
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What criteria differentiates a severe injury from a minor injury in incident reporting?
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Which of the following statements about the NFIRS process in HazMat incidents is accurate?
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What does the classification of 'death' signify in terms of injuries?
What does the classification of 'death' signify in terms of injuries?
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Which injury type poses a potential risk of permanent disability?
Which injury type poses a potential risk of permanent disability?
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In incident management, which type of injury would be categorized as 'report only'?
In incident management, which type of injury would be categorized as 'report only'?
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What should be used to indicate 'none' in a numeric field such as dollar loss in fire reporting?
What should be used to indicate 'none' in a numeric field such as dollar loss in fire reporting?
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What is the required time frame for the completion of incident reports to be made available to the public?
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Which of the following must a written narrative section include in an incident report?
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What must be present on each fire report to ensure its legality?
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When should the term 'unknown' be used in an incident report?
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What is the primary objective of providing a clear procedure for obtaining technical support?
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How does the plan aim to reduce the number of phone calls per support issue?
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What is indicated by updating the POWERPOINT on the Division homepage?
What is indicated by updating the POWERPOINT on the Division homepage?
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Which of the following components does NOT belong to the technical support plan?
Which of the following components does NOT belong to the technical support plan?
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What should users primarily rely on for troubleshooting Firehouse software?
What should users primarily rely on for troubleshooting Firehouse software?
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What should be the first step if a user encounters an error with the Firehouse software application?
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In what scenario should the end user contact the Records Management Team directly?
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What action should be taken if a persistent problem with Firehouse software cannot be resolved after initial troubleshooting?
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Which of the following is a vital responsibility of company officers when the Firehouse software or CAD system is down?
Which of the following is a vital responsibility of company officers when the Firehouse software or CAD system is down?
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What should users provide to their Battalion trainer regarding any software issues encountered?
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What should be done to add a new exposure report after completing an incident?
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Which feature allows users to view reports by a specific date and vehicle?
Which feature allows users to view reports by a specific date and vehicle?
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What is the default exposure number assigned to a newly created exposure report?
What is the default exposure number assigned to a newly created exposure report?
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What actions should be taken after creating a new exposure report?
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What is the function of the 'NEW' button in the reporting process?
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What defines an exposure fire?
What defines an exposure fire?
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How should exposures within a building, such as in condominiums, be treated?
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What is the purpose of the exposure number in fire reporting?
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When reporting an exposure, what coding is used for the original fire report?
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In a situation involving multiple exposures, how should they be numbered?
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What should be recorded for each exposure in relation to the Incident Date?
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How should similar items, like a fleet of cars, be treated in a fire report?
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What is the responsibility of the member making the original report regarding exposure reports?
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What must the Columbus Division of Fire do upon providing non-exclusive mutual aid to another fire department?
What must the Columbus Division of Fire do upon providing non-exclusive mutual aid to another fire department?
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When the Columbus Division of Fire performs a station move-up, what incident type code should be entered?
When the Columbus Division of Fire performs a station move-up, what incident type code should be entered?
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What information is required for the Basic Incident Report when aiding non-exclusively?
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During which scenario is it necessary to complete a NFIRS report as part of a station move-up?
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In what circumstance is completing a NFIRS report optional?
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Which box must be completed in a NFIRS report for both exclusive and non-exclusive mutual aid incidents?
Which box must be completed in a NFIRS report for both exclusive and non-exclusive mutual aid incidents?
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What is the primary function of the 'Actions Taken' code in a NFIRS report for mutual aid incidents?
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What is the incident type code that must be entered for actions taken during mutual aid incidents without casualties?
What is the incident type code that must be entered for actions taken during mutual aid incidents without casualties?
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What is meant by automatic aid in the context of fire service response?
What is meant by automatic aid in the context of fire service response?
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Which scenario exemplifies other aid provided by a fire department?
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What is the designation for a situation where no aid is either given or received?
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Which of the following most closely represents mutual aid in fire service?
Which of the following most closely represents mutual aid in fire service?
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In automatic aid scenarios, which is primarily true?
In automatic aid scenarios, which is primarily true?
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What distinguishes a primary rescue unit from a supporting rescue unit?
What distinguishes a primary rescue unit from a supporting rescue unit?
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When reports are to be completed after an incident, what is the maximum time frame required for making the report available to the public?
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What should be done regarding equipment that is utilized in an incident?
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What should companies other than Extrication Companies and/or Rescue do when completing NFIRS reports?
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Which of the following statements about the incident reporting process is accurate?
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What is the purpose of holding the black button on top of the camera continuously?
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What will happen if the red on/off button is not held until the viewfinder screen blacks out?
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Where should the camera be stored when not in use?
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What potential damage could occur from overusing the refresh option on the battery charger?
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What should be done with the extra battery after charging is complete?
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What should be done if water enters the battery compartment of the Thermal Imaging Camera?
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How can the battery charge status be interpreted from the viewfinder of the Thermal Imaging Camera?
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What does the lower right-hand corner of the Thermal Imaging Camera viewfinder display?
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Which of the following describes a potential consequence of improper handling of the Thermal Imaging Camera?
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What is a significant feature of the ISI Vision 3 TIC regarding its operation?
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Which of the following describes the ISI Vision 3 Thermal Imaging Camera's limitations?
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What is the primary objective of a transitional fire attack when arriving at a structure fire?
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What should be done immediately after achieving knockdown during a transitional fire attack?
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What common mistake should firefighters avoid when dealing with a basement fire?
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In conditions where ventilation may be detrimental during a basement fire, what should be ensured first?
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Which of the following groups should the Incident Commander emphasize staffing in a high-rise fire incident?
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In establishing a command structure, what is a critical consideration for the Incident Commander?
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When establishing communication in a high-rise fire, which method is prioritized first?
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What is the primary responsibility of the Fire Attack Group Supervisor during an incident?
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Which piece of equipment is specifically required by the engine companies for high-rise operations?
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What action should be taken if the flow from an adjustable Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) is determined to be inadequate?
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When should the attack line be connected in relation to the fire floor?
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Which of the following actions is NOT performed by the ladder company?
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In addition to the high-rise pack, which tool is critical for forcible entry tasks performed by the ladder company?
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Which of the following tools is essential for forcible entry as per the contents outlined?
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What action should the Fire Attack Group Supervisor take if a non-adjustable PRV is present?
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What is primarily maintained by Lobby Control to facilitate operations in the building?
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Which of the following forms can be used by Lobby Control to maintain activity logs?
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What is the primary focus when forming the Upper Search and Evacuation (USE) Group?
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What is the primary responsibility of the Resource Group Supervisor in the staging area?
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Which of the following statements accurately reflects the location requirements for the Resource Group?
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What is the necessary allocation of personnel for effective equipment transportation in the Stairwell Support Group?
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Which piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) is NOT required for personnel in the Stairwell Support Group when not in a hazardous area?
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What is the primary initial focus for ventilation procedures during a fire incident?
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Which of the following best describes the impact of breaking window glass on upper floors during a fire incident?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility assigned to the engine company officer at a scene?
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What specific technique can only be performed by trained rescue technicians during water rescue operations?
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In the context of flood evacuations, what should be considered between evacuation and shelter in place?
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What should be done if the CO levels inside a premises exceed 35 PPM above the outside reading?
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Which statement about CO alarms is incorrect when responding to a high CO situation?
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What action is required if the CO readings taken inside a structure are above safe levels during an investigation?
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Which condition should warrant notifying the Gas Company during an investigation?
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What should be done if the difference between the outside CO reading and the inside CO reading is greater than 15 PPM but less than 35 PPM?
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If CO readings are taken and the first reading is at least 10 feet away from the structure, what is the next step?
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended action when checking for the source of CO?
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What should be done immediately after checking for CO using the hot water tank settings?
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Which document must be completed for all carbon monoxide (CO) incidents?
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Under what circumstances should Fire Division Personnel attempt to repair gas appliances?
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Which of the following is considered the primary responsibility of the pump operator at a fire scene?
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What positioning is preferred for the pump panel of the apparatus in relation to the fire?
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What is the initial required distance for the Battalion Chief to set up Incident Command from the suspected leak?
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How many firefighters are required for the initial investigation of a gas leak?
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What is the primary role of the EMS field supervisor upon arrival at an incident?
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Which of the following actions is NOT included in the engine company's responsibilities at the scene?
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The highest-ranking rescue technician is responsible for which of the following during an incident?
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Which size of the initial attack line is recommended for effective fire suppression?
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What must be done after stopping any fuel leaks at a fire scene?
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What is one of the primary purposes of the policy regarding vacant premises?
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Which type of premise is specifically defined as unable to identify an owner?
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What is the primary purpose of pre-placement medical evaluations for Division members?
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What should be transmitted to the emergency room prior to transporting a Division member from the HazMat Team?
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What is a key aspect of the follow-up occupational exposure evaluations within 72 hours?
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What is considered beneficial, but not essential, when transporting a Division member post-exposure?
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Which of the following is not a purpose for conducting follow-up discussions after an occupational exposure evaluation?
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When responding to a HazMat incident, what should be avoided while assessing the situation?
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In which scenario would shelter-in-place be justified?
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What is one of the responsibilities of the Hazardous Materials Branch Officer during an incident?
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Which resource remains behind during an immediate emergency response while HZ4 is dispatched?
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Emergency Assistance
- Use the term "Emergency" to request assistance when in immediate danger of personal safety from potentially violent situations.
- For urgent or Mayday communications on the fireground, refer to SOP 01-02-04.
- Emergency assistance requests are categorized as 10-57 for a deteriorating situation that may cause personal harm, or 10-3 for an imminent danger situation.
- To request emergency assistance, transmit the message "Emergency" or push the Emergency button on the radio or MDC.
- When using the Emergency Banner button on the radio, press and hold it for at least 1.5 seconds.
- The Fire Alarm Office (FAO) will request you to "check your display" and ask you to respond with the appropriate code (10-57 or 10-3).
- If no response is received, the FAO will repeat the request once and then initiate a 10-3 response to your location.
- Following an "Emergency" request, provide your company designation and location.
- The FAO will initiate the appropriate response based on the situation.
10-57 Response
- The FAO will ask the company for the nature of the situation and notify the Police Dispatcher about the 10-57 request, requesting an ETA for police response.
- The Dispatcher will notify the on-duty Fire Alarm Office Lieutenant.
- The Dispatcher will check on the Unit's status every 2 minutes until the incident is deemed "under control".
- Depending on the situation and the police ETA, the Fire Alarm Office Lieutenant may send fire apparatus to the scene.
- Members should wear ballistic helmets and vests if available.
10-3 Response
- The FAO will immediately notify the Police Dispatcher of the 10-3 request, requesting an ETA for police response.
- The "Radio Restriction Tone" will be activated by the FAO, prompting listeners to stop talking and only assigned companies to remain on the channel.
- The Dispatcher will notify the on-duty Fire Alarm Office Lieutenant.
- All other radio traffic should be directed to 9 EMS 2 until the situation is contained, unless otherwise notified by FAO.
- The FAO will send the closest two fire apparatus (Engines, Ladders or Rescue), a transport vehicle, EMS Supervisor, Battalion Chief, and SO2 to the location.
- Responding apparatus will stage away from the scene and will be guided by the first-in officer's decisions.
- Members should wear ballistic helmets and vests, if available.
Other Requests
- Non-emergency requests for police (complaints, reports, traffic, etc.) other than 10-3 will require a reason for the request.
Incident Command
- The first division officer or member on the scene of an emergency is responsible for establishing incident command and assuming command responsibilities.
- There are three command options: Fixed Command, Mobile Command, and Pass Command.
Fixed Command
- Fixed command is where the incident commander stays in a fixed location, usually outside a structure.
- It is the preferred command structure unless conditions dictate otherwise.
- Fixed Command is desirable and should be exercised unless conditions dictate otherwise.
Mobile Command
- Mobile command is when the division officer or member assuming command accompanies their crew to investigate the situation.
- Mobile Command should be used in situations that are likely to be contained quickly with few resources committed.
- Mobile command should be concluded rapidly, with one of the following outcomes:
- The situation is stabilized during the initial investigation.
- The initial investigation shows no need for additional companies.
- The situation is contained.
- Command is transferred.
- If the situation is not quickly stabilized, the company officer should either:
- Pass command to another company not operating in the hazard zone.
- Assign command of their company to a member or another officer and establish a Fixed Command.
Passing Command
- Passing command may be considered in situations requiring immediate action by the first arriving officer to stabilize the situation, and where the company officer feels it is necessary to utilize a mobile command operation and accompany their crew.
- Passing command should be considered for situations where the initial officer's actions will likely improve the outcomes of the incident priorities of life safety or incident stabilization.
- When an engine and ladder arrive at the same time, the initial incident commander may pass command to the next arriving officer or member.
- Passing command is different from transferring command. It is used only when the situation requires the immediate active participation of the first member or officer on the scene.
- The first arriving officer or member retains responsibility for all incident command duties until the next arriving officer or member formally assumes command.
- The next arriving officer will receive a C.A.N. Report (conditions, actions taken, needs) from the initial company, establish fixed command, and give a progress report.
- Command can be passed only once.
Transfer of Command
- During a transfer of command, the officer being relieved briefs the officer assuming command.
- The brief should include: Incident priorities and strategic goals, assigned and unassigned tactical objectives, and achieved tactical objectives.
- After the transfer, the new Incident Commander should transmit a status report with the fireground strategy, incident action plan, and the Incident Commander's name and rank over the primary fireground talkgroup or the "ALL-CALL" (ATG) talkgroup.
Mutual Aid Incidents
- Columbus fire officers below the rank of battalion chief have the option to take or maintain command of mutual aid incidents within city limits.
- A Columbus Fire Battalion Chief shall take command of all working incidents within the city limits.
- If command is mobile, the Columbus officer should transfer command to the Suburban Battalion Officer.
- If a Columbus Fire Officer chooses to not transfer command to a Suburban Battalion Officer, they must establish and maintain a Fixed Command.
- When a Columbus officer chooses to take command of a mutual aid incident, they should establish a Fixed Command.
- If command is mobile with a Suburban Fire Officer, a Columbus officer should consider establishing a Fixed Command Post.
Span of Control
- Incident Commanders monitor the number of resources assigned to each supervisor to ensure a safe and effective span of control.
Divisions and Groups
- Divisions are responsible for operations within a specific geographical area at an incident.
- Groups are responsible for a specific functional assignment at an incident.
- Both Divisions and Groups are commanded by Supervisors.
- Divisions and Groups operate at the same command level, with no direct hierarchy between the two.
- A Group's functional responsibility can extend beyond its assigned Division boundaries (e.g., a Ventilation Group may work in Division 2).
- Once a specific assignment is given to a Group within a Division area, the Division is no longer responsible for that task.
Impact of Divisions and Groups
- Divisions and Groups help to manage the span of control at an incident.
- They also provide coordination within a designated area or specific function.
- They ensure accountability for personnel within their respective areas of responsibility.
Responsibilities of Division and Group Supervisors
- Implement the assigned portion of the overall incident action plan.
- Inform higher levels of command about the status of resources, evaluate resource needs, and make adjustments as necessary.
Required Information for Division and Group Supervisors
- Radio designation (e.g., Charley Division, Division 2, Rescue Group).
- 3T's:
- Team (e.g., E15, L23, R4)
- Task(s) (e.g., Fire Attack, Ventilation, Search/Rescue)
- Talkgroup(s) utilized (e.g., Bn4 I/C for communication with the Command Post, Bn4 TAC 3 for communication with assigned teams).
Determining When Divisions and Groups Are Necessary
- It is not required to have a Division or Group Supervisor for every functional or geographical assignment.
- If an activity can be effectively handled by a single unit, then Divisions and Groups are not necessary.
Structure Fire Size-Up
- Following arrival at a structure fire, the officer in charge conducts a 360-degree size-up from the vehicle
- The 360 size-up evaluates the following:
- Location of trapped victims
- Location and volume of the fire
- Smoke conditions
- Location of entry and egress points
- Ventilation openings and flow path identification
- Presence and involvement of a basement
- Other potential hazards
- After completing the 360 size-up, the Incident Commander transmits the Incident Action Plan (SOP # 01-03-07)
- If unable to complete a 360 size-up, the Incident Commander will announce it over the assigned talk group
Basic Rescue Size-Up Factors
- Victim Information: Consider the number, location, and condition of victims during a rescue operation.
- Incident Impact: Assess how the fire or incident affects the victims' safety and well-being.
- Control Force Capabilities: Evaluate the ability of rescue teams to access the building, remove or protect victims, and control the fire or incident.
Rescue Effort Priorities
- Immediate Threat: Prioritize rescue efforts towards victims facing the most severe immediate danger.
- Large Groups: Rescue efforts should then focus on removing the largest groups of victims.
- Remaining Areas: Once initial priorities are addressed, search and rescue efforts extend to the remaining areas affected by the incident.
- Exposed Areas: Rescue efforts should also include protecting areas exposed to the fire or incident.
Primary Search Assignments
- Specific Companies: Assign specific companies to cover designated areas within large or complex structures during primary searches.
- Ongoing Control: Maintain control over the assigned companies until the entire search area is complete and an "All Clear" is obtained.
- Continued Search: When a primary search company removes a victim, assign another company to continue the search of the vacated areas.
Initial Attack and Rescue Support
- Rescue Focus: Ensure all initial attack efforts support rescue operations.
- Hose Line Placement: Position hose lines to control access, confine the fire, and protect escape routes.
- Rescue Mode: Recognize that the operation is in "Rescue Mode" and prioritize victim safety over property preservation.
- Structure Loss: Operations may require sacrificing the structure to achieve an "All Clear" for victim removal.
Victim Removal Strategies
- Primary Access: Utilize normal interior access points, such as stairs, halls, and doorways, for victim rescue whenever possible.
- Secondary Rescue: Employ secondary rescue methods, including platforms, ladders, fire escapes, and helicopters, in order of their effectiveness.
Victim Treatment and Transport
- Centralized Care: Establish a single location for treating victims after removal to facilitate triage, treatment, and transport.
- Medical Coordination: Coordinate medical resources, including medics and treatment companies, under the Emergency Medical Group.
Life Safety
- Life safety of firefighters, emergency responders, occupants and bystanders is the highest priority at an incident.
- No property is worth the risk of a life being lost.
Incident Stabilization
- The Incident Commander must develop a command structure to stabilize the incident based on its complexity.
- The size of the incident does not determine command structure complexity.
Property Conservation
- Property conservation means achieving incident goals and objectives with minimal property damage.
- Proper consideration for property conservation must be implemented in a timely manner.
Priorities
- Priorities must be considered in the order listed: Life Safety, Incident Stabilization, and Property Conservation.
- They may not be accomplished in order. For example, stabilizing the incident may be necessary to affect life safety.
Benchmarks
- The benchmarks reflect the objectives of each priority:
- Life Safety/Rescue: "All Clear" after a primary search.
- Incident Stabilization: "Situation Contained".
- Property Conservation: Salvage and Overhaul.
Overlapping Activities
- Incident Commanders may need to overlap activities to achieve each benchmark in its priority order.
- Examples:
- Achieving interior tenability through fire control efforts before conducting a primary search.
- Initiating salvage operations while extending fire control efforts.
Search Operations
- Two types of search operations exist: Primary and Secondary.
- Primary Search: Quick initial search to ensure all occupants are safe or removed from affected areas.
- Secondary Search: Thorough search conducted after initial fire control and ventilation, focusing on areas where fire occurred.
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Primary Search
- All involved occupancies should be searched during a primary search.
- Incident Commander should prioritize the completion of the Primary Search.
- Time is critical, so the Primary Search should be conducted quickly, particularly during the initial stages of a fire.
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Secondary Search
- Different companies should ideally conduct the Secondary Search than those involved in the Primary Search.
- Thoroughness, rather than speed, is the crucial factor in the Secondary Search.
Reporting
- Primary All Clear: The standard radio reporting term used to signal the completion of the Primary Search.
- Incident Commander is responsible for:
- Assigning Primary Search tasks.
- Ensuring interior companies complete the search.
- Transmitting the ‘All Clear’ report to the fire alarm office.
- Fire alarm office records the time when the ‘All Clear’ is reported.
Obtaining An All Clear
- Fire stage significantly impacts the rescue approach:
- Minimal Fire Hazard: Incident Commander should immediately initiate an interior search and report ‘All Clear’.
- Smoke or Working Fire: Fire control efforts must be coordinated with rescue operations to gain access and complete the Primary Search.
- Fully Involved Fire: Primary Search becomes impossible, and initial reporting should state that an ‘All Clear’ cannot be achieved for the structure.
- Fully Involved Structures/Sections: Secondary Search, including the exterior, should be initiated as quickly as fire control is achieved.
- Victims in Fully Involved Structures: Incident Commander and operating companies should not rely on spectators’ reports for information about victims. They should utilize reports as guidance and prioritize completing the Primary Search.
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Secondary Search
- Should also be conducted for non-fire incidents like HazMat, plane crashes, bus accidents, or auto accidents with ejections.
Fire Control Risk Assessment
- The Incident Commander (IC) must conduct a risk assessment before committing to a fire control strategy.
- The acceptable level of risk is directly related to the potential to save lives or property.
- If there is no potential to save lives, the risk to firefighters should be proportional to the value of property.
- During emergency operations, a risk analysis should be based on the following principles:
- Activities with significant risk to firefighter safety should only occur when there's a chance to save lives.
- Protecting property inherently risks firefighter safety, so actions must be taken to minimize those risks.
- No risk to firefighter safety is acceptable when there's no chance to save lives or property.
- When the risk to firefighters is excessive, limit operations to defensive efforts only.
Fire Control Strategies
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The IC must determine the best fire control strategy based on factors like:
- Fire extent and location
- Building structural conditions
- Entry capability
- Fire dynamics
- Ventilation and fire flow path impact
- Potential victims' survival profile
- Available resources
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The IC should consider two primary strategies:
- Offensive Strategy: Attacking from the interior or moving from an exterior attack to an interior one to extinguish the fire.
- Defensive Strategy: Exterior attack aiming to first limit fire spread and then bring the fire under control.
Offensive Strategy
- Normal steps in an offensive attack include:
- Establishing the command post
- Initiating a primary search
- Conducting a fast, aggressive offensive attack
- Providing support activities
- Backing up the first line or protecting egress with a second line
- Quickly evaluating effectiveness and reacting
Defensive Strategy
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Normal steps in a basic defensive attack include:
- Establishing the command post
- Evaluating fire spread and potential property write-off
- Establishing collapse zones
- Identifying key tactical positions
- Prioritizing fire streams
- Providing effective, well-placed streams
- Determining additional resource needs
- Surrounding and drowning the fire
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When there's no potential to save lives or property, defensive fire suppression is the appropriate strategy because exposure to avoidable risk is not justified.
Offensive Fire Attack
- Offensive fire attack remains the primary method but prioritizing ventilation control and fire gas cooling is crucial
- Prior to offensive attack, a 360-degree survey determines the optimal first water application:
- Transitional Attack: First water applied from the exterior before entry
- Direct Interior Attack: First water applied from an interior position
- Transitional attacks should follow specific procedures
- Avoid passing fire (interior or exterior) without applying water
Command Responsibilities
- The Incident Commander must structure operations to apply water to the fire quickly
- Effective fire control demands direct water application to the fire
- The Incident Commander must develop an Incident Action Plan (IAP) that includes:
- Fire attack plan
- Search plan
- Coordinated tactics
- Clear communication between Incident Command and companies assigned to ventilation, fire attack, search, and other tactical functions within the structure is critical
Defensive Operations
- Defensive operations occur when the offensive attack strategy is abandoned.
- This decision is made due to personnel safety concerns or inadequate resources.
- The structure involved is considered lost and written off.
Defensive Operations Categories
- Two categories of defensive operations exist:
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Defensive from the onset:
- Structures with advanced fire showing and no potential for savable victims.
- Structures with a low probability of extinguishment in a salvageable condition.
- Low-value or high-risk structures with advanced fire conditions and a low life hazard (e.g., vacant or lightweight buildings).
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Offensive operations transitioning to defensive operations:
- An offensive fire attack not making progress on the fire.
- Lack of on-scene resources necessitates a strategic shift to defensive operations.
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Defensive from the onset:
Defensive Operation Procedures (From Onset)
- The Incident Commander (I/C) will report "This will be a defensive operation".
- The I/C directs incoming companies' tasks and positioning.
Defensive Operation Procedures (Offensive to Defensive)
- The change to a defensive attack is announced on the Fireground All-Call Talkgroup (ATG) and repeated by the Fire Attack Officer (FAO) on ATG.
- All personnel must withdraw from the structure and maintain a safe perimeter.
- Officers are responsible for ensuring the safety of all personnel.
- A Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) is conducted according to SOP 02-01-01.
- Interior fire lines are withdrawn and repositioned.
- Lines should be backed away to positions protecting exposures.
- The first priority in defensive operations is life safety.
- The second priority is exposure protection.
- Extinguishing the main body of fire may assist in protecting exposures but does not replace it as the second priority.
- Once exposure coverage is established, attention can be directed to extinguishing the main body of fire.
### Emergency Evacuation
- The change from offensive to defensive strategy is not to be confused with Emergency Evacuation (SOP 02-01-04).
- Emergency Evacuation involves the immediate evacuation of all fire personnel from the hazard zone accompanied by air horn blasts.
Situation Contained
- Situation Contained is the standard radio reporting term for indicating a fire is under control.
- The Incident Commander is responsible for transmitting this report to the fire alarm office.
- "Situation Contained" signifies that the forward progress of the fire has been stopped, and remaining fire can be extinguished with on-scene resources.
- However, it does not mean the fire is completely out.
Defensive Operations
- Defensive operations are chosen when offensive operations are unsafe or insufficient to contain the fire.
- Defensive operations can be either defensive from the onset or offensive operations transitioned to defensive operations.
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Defensive operations from onset are deployed when:
- Structures have advanced fire showing with no chance of saving victims.
- Structures have a low probability of being extinguished.
- Low value and/or high risk structures with advanced fire conditions and low life hazard (e.g., vacant or lightweight buildings).
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Offensive operations transitioned to defensive operations are deployed when:
- Offensive fire attack is not making progress.
- On-scene resources are insufficient.
- Defensive operations from onset require the incident commander to make an initial radio report and state "This will be a defensive operation."
- Offensive operations transitioning to defensive operations require an announcement over the fireground all-call talkgroup and repetition by the fire attack officer.
Offensive to Defensive Transition
- All personnel must withdraw from the structure and maintain a safe perimeter.
- Officers are responsible for accounting for all personnel and conducting a PAR.
- Interior lines are withdrawn and repositioned to protect exposures.
- Priority 1: Life safety
- Priority 2: Exposure protection. Exposures should be identified and protected.
- Priority 3: Knock down the main fire.
Situation Contained
- When the fire is under control, the incident commander reports "Situation Contained".
- "Situation Contained" means the forward progress of the fire has been stopped and the remaining fire can be extinguished with the on-scene resources.
- "Situation Contained" does not mean the fire is completely out.
Property Conservation
- Objective: Minimize property loss during fire operations.
- Early Recognition: Identifying when fire progression has stopped allows for immediate salvage operations, minimizing further damage.
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Incident Commander's Role:
- Assess the extent of fire damage.
- Determine the salvage value of various areas.
- Allocate necessary manpower and equipment.
- Assign companies to salvage tasks.
- Redirect hose lines from fire control to salvage.
- Overlapping Needs: Call for additional resources if both fire control and salvage need to be performed simultaneously.
- Resource Commitment: The Incident Commander should allocate sufficient resources for property conservation activities.
- Personnel Fatigue: Recognize potential for sloppy work and injuries due to fatigue. Rotate crews with fresh personnel as needed.
- Integrated Salvage and Investigation: Integrate salvage and overhaul functions with investigations, preserving evidence. Be cautious of personnel who may inadvertently eliminate evidence while clearing debris.
Hose Line Placement
- Hose line placement is determined by incident priorities.
- Life safety is the primary priority.
- Incident stabilization and property conservation follow life safety.
- Hose lines should be advanced inside fire buildings to control access to hallways, stairways, and other vertical or horizontal channels.
Engine Company Responsibilities
- Engine companies are responsible for ensuring an uninterrupted and adequate water supply.
- This responsibility does not necessarily require them to lay the line to the water source, but rather to deliver water to the pump by any appropriate means.
Fire Stream Management
- Key factors for effective hose line use include size, placement, speed, mobility, and supply.
Support Activities
- Support activities assist fire control and rescue operations.
- These activities include forcible entry, ventilation, and access provision.
- The Incident Commander must assign specific tasks to ensure these support functions are completed effectively and promptly.
Forcible Entry
- Used to gain entry and exit from a building during an emergency
- Method selection depends on urgency and incident nature
- Trade-off between speed and damage, prioritize entry over minimal damage if fire is spreading
- Forcing entry is a ventilation method, ensuring safety by considering air being fed to the fire
- Impact of entry methods on fire flow path is critical
- Forcing a door at the latch is preferable to hinges, allowing control of ventilation and crew protection
Medical Run Forced Entry
- Companies responding to alarms/medical runs may need to force entry
- Prioritize minimal damage, entering through locks or unlocked windows
- Justified when believing a person requires urgent medical care
- Examples include third-party calls and medical alarms
Forcible Entry Decisions
- The decision to force entry should be based on the situation and the urgency of the situation.
- All details of the situation and the decision to force entry should be recorded in the electronic health record (EHR).
Forcible Entry Without Emergency
- If there is no clear emergency, CPD (Chicago Police Department) or other law enforcement agency should be contacted before forcing entry.
- This ensures the person requesting assistance has the legal right to be on the property.
Forcible Entry Documentation
- When CFD (Chicago Fire Department) personnel force entry and no resident or responsible party is present to secure the property, CPD must be notified via the FAO (Fire Alarm Office).
- The details of forced entry must be recorded in the NFIRS (National Fire Incident Reporting System) report.
Unknown Atmospheres
- Unknown atmospheres should be assumed as Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH)
- A Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) is required when operating in unknown atmospheres
- The following situations require SCBA use:
- Structure fires beyond control by a handheld extinguisher
- Dumpster and vehicle fires
- Confined-space and below-grade responses
- Gas leaks
- Hazmat, Bomb, and WMD responses
Alternative Breathing Apparatus
- Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA) can be used when supplied air is necessary
- An Air-Purifying Respirator (APR) can be used in place of an SCBA when the appropriate conditions are met.
Respiratory Protection
- Personnel must pass an annual quantitative fit test to use respiratory protection.
- Only wear a facepiece or mask that has been fit-tested.
- Wear respiratory protection according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not use unapproved devices or approved devices that have been modified.
- Members using SCBA shall not compromise the protective integrity of the SCBA by removing the facepiece or disconnecting any portion of the SCBA in hazardous atmospheres.
- The only exception is when providing an emergency air supply using the RIT Pack regulator.
- Quantitatively fit-tested facepieces ensure a proper seal.
- Facial hair, head coverings, and eyeglasses can compromise the seal.
- Members needing to wear eyeglasses must use an approved spectacle kit.
- Members using SCBAs shall operate in teams of two or more and maintain close proximity.
- Members must be aware of the heads-up display in their SCBA’s facepiece and use the 50% warning as an indicator to exit the hazard zone.
- Another member must accompany a member exiting the hazard zone.
- Members using respiratory protection will be monitored for fatigue or other factors that could result in medical compromise.
- All personnel required to wear SCBA’s will be evaluated annually on their knowledge of SCBA operations, including safety, policies, procedures, maintenance, and inspection.
Fire Suppression
- Personnel must wear SCBA during all phases of fire suppression
- SCBA must be worn during salvage and overhaul operations within any portion of the structure that had been exposed to fire
Fire Cause Determination
- An APR with an appropriate chemical cartridge may be used in place of an SCBA during fire cause determination
Below Grade and Confined Space
- SCBA or SABAs will be used in below grade and confined spaces until the ambient atmosphere can be continuously ventilated, monitored and sampled
- This ventilation sampling must meet OSHA 1910.146 specifications
- Personnel must be able to prove that the atmosphere is no longer Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH)
- Ensure that no other permit entry hazards are present
Hazardous Material Incidents
- SCBA will be used at Hazmat incidents until the Incident Commander determines it is safe to remove them
- The Incident Commander will use information from the Hazmat team to make this decision
SCBA Pre-Use Inspection
- Disinfect the second stage regulator with an approved disinfectant cleaner.
- Ensure the cylinder is fully charged.
- Verify the Vibra-alert (tactile low-air alarm) and the heads-up display are functioning correctly and have sufficient battery power.
- Inspect the facepiece-to-face seal for a secure fit.
- Test the exhalation valve to confirm it is functioning properly.
- Check the purge valve to ensure it operates correctly.
- Confirm couplings are tight and the cylinder connection (CGA fitting) O-ring is intact.
- Test the PASS device to verify its functionality and sufficient battery level.
- Check the voice amplifier for proper operation, noting that reduced amplification indicates low battery.
- Verify the normal operation of the SCBA before use.
Daily SCBA Inspection Procedures
- Before each use, users should replace the air cylinder with a fully charged one.
- Inspect for any defective or damaged components.
- Clean all SCBA components and the facepiece.
- Repeat the daily inspection before each use.
Compressed Air Cylinder Inspection
- Check for damage to cylinders, including cuts, slices in the wrapping, and gouges.
- Verify hydrostatic test dates are within five years of the previous test.
- Do not carry cylinders by the hand wheel.
SCBA Maintenance and Repair
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Station Level:
- Replace PASS, HUD, or Voice Amplifier batteries as needed.
- Use only Duracell® Procell PC 1604 9 volt and Duracell® PC 1500 1.5 volt AA batteries.
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Incident Support Unit (ISU) Level:
- Replace the AV-3000 facepiece head net.
- Replace the O-ring on the female (CGA) fitting attachment to the cylinder.
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Mask Repair Level:
- The Mask Repair Section is responsible for all maintenance and repairs not listed above.
- All SCBAs undergo periodic preventive maintenance according to NFPA 1852 and manufacturer recommendations.
- The Mask Repair Section maintains records of all SCBAs, components, repairs, and maintenance.
Out Of Service (OOS) Procedures
- If daily checks or usage reveal a need for maintenance beyond ISU Level, immediately take the SCBA out of service.
- Tag the SCBA and bring it to the Mask Repair Section.
SCBA Cleaning and Maintenance
- External Surfaces: Clean and disinfect according to manufacturer instructions using mild detergent like soap and water.
- Facepiece: Clean after each use and disinfect as needed. Use manufacturer-approved agents like Scott Multi-Wash.
- Second Stage Regulator: Clean and disinfect thoroughly if exposed to bodily fluids, breath, dirt, or debris. Use approved disinfectant for SCBA, such as Scott Multi-Wash.
- Water & Cleaning Materials: Avoid entry into the connection between cylinder valve and SCBA inlet connector.
- Air Drying: Thoroughly air dry all SCBA components before storage in a well-ventilated compartment.
- Chlorine Bleach: Never use to clean straps and harness assemblies.
- Inspections: Perform appropriate inspections after cleaning.
- Mask Repair Section: Complete all cleaning steps before sending SCBA for maintenance.
- Contaminated SCBA: If used by a member exposed to toxic chemicals or radioactive materials, additional decontamination is required. Segregate from other equipment.
- Decontamination: Follow special instructions from appropriate sources specific to the contaminant.
SCBA Storage
- Fire Apparatus: SCBA stored on fire apparatus must be secured in an approved bracket as per manufacturer guidelines.
- Single Person Company: SCBA carried by individuals like B/C, EMS Coordinator, Safety Officer, shall be stored in approved storage cases, bags, or brackets
- Prescription Lens Kit: A facepiece lens kit is available for members wearing glasses. Request through the chain of command on an RT-154. Contact Mask Repair section at extension 75450 for information.
APR Use
- Air purifying respirators (APR) provide a lower level of protection than SCBA.
- A risk assessment is required to determine if a full or half-face APR is appropriate.
- If wearing a half-face respirator, appropriate eye protection is required.
- Only personnel who have passed an annual quantitative fit test may use an APR.
- Only use an APR with a filter or cartridge appropriate for the environment.
- If an odor, taste, or irritation occurs when the facepiece is properly adjusted, it may indicate the filtration element is exhausted or compromised.
- If the filtration element is compromised, return to fresh air immediately and replace the filtration element.
APR Use During EMS Operations
- A fit-tested P-100 air-purifying respirator is the minimum level of protection against viral, bacterial or other airborne inhalation hazards during an EMS response.
APR Use During Overhaul
- The use of an APR while performing overhaul is strictly prohibited.
### Air-Purifying Respirator (APR) Use
- An APR with an appropriate chemical cartridge can be used after a fire is extinguished, only when several conditions are met
- Conditions for APR use include: at least 30 minutes after fire extinguishment, no active overhaul, positive pressure ventilation in place, and continuous air monitoring
- Air monitoring must show acceptable short-term occupational exposure limits for Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) ≤ 4.7ppm and Carbon Monoxide (CO) ≤ 35 ppm
- The chemical cartridge must be NIOSH-approved for protection against particulates, acid gases, organic vapors, and formaldehyde
- The Incident Commander, after consulting with the Hazmat Officer, can assign chemical-level protection canisters and adapters to personnel, which can be used instead of SCBA in certain situations
Other APR Uses
- APR are recommended for protection from various substances when working in or around the station
- These substances include: asbestos fibers, lead dust, nuisance dusts, pollen, liquid or oil based particles, metal fumes from welding, mold spores, and biological pathogens
### APR Care & Maintenance
- APR and filtration elements must be maintained and used according to the manufacturer’s requirements
- The facepiece or mask assembly should be cleaned and inspected after each use
- P-100 Particulate filters can be ordered from Mask Repair.
Water Rescue Incidents
- The text defines incidents as those within static bodies of water deeper than 5 feet, flowing bodies of water, and flood waters.
- Swimming pools are excluded from this SOP.
Water Rescue PPE
- All personnel must wear appropriate water rescue PPE in specific situations.
- Situations requiring PPE include:
- Within 15 feet of the water’s edge
- Working in a boat
- Handling ropes and safety devices for members in the water
Shore Based Personnel PPE
- USCG Type III/V Approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
- Water Rescue Helmet, Fire Helmet, or Rescue Technician Helmet
- Work Gloves
Boat Based Personnel PPE
- USCG Type III/V Approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
- Water Rescue Helmet
- Work Gloves
Members Entering the Water PPE
- Tag line secured to shore
- USCG Type III/V Approved PFD with water rescue helmet and gloves
- Fully encapsulated cold water exposure suit (Gumby Suit)
Water Temperature and Work Limits
- Members are limited to 60 minutes work time in the water when the temperature is above 75°F.
- When the water temperature is below 75°F but above 40°F, members are limited to 40 minutes work time.
- Members are only permitted 20 minutes work time in water below 40°F.
PPE Ownership
- City owns all issued PPE.
PPE Inspection
- Personnel must inspect PPE regularly and after each use.
- Company officers inspect subordinate gear monthly, documenting on Form PI-29.
- Damage Report Form PI-30 is completed for damaged gear.
PPE Use
- Only cleaned and annually inspected gear can be used.
- City-issued PPE cannot be used outside of employment without Fire Chief authorization.
Unserviceable PPE
- Unserviceable gear is collected and disposed of by the Support Services Bureau.
Repairing PPE
- Damaged PPE is sent to the Laundry Technician with a completed Form PI-30.
Laundry Technician Availability
- The Laundry Technician is available Monday through Friday from 0700-15:30 hours.
Helmet Maintenance
- The outer shell of the helmet should be washed with mild soap and water.
Helmet Liners and Sweatbands
- Clean after each use if exposed to combustion products or other soils.
- Machine or hand wash with mild detergent.
Protective Hoods
- Clean after each use if exposed to combustion products or other soils.
- Stations should have spare hoods available for exchange.
Structural Fire Boots
- Wash down boots on scene after use in a hazard zone.
- Thoroughly clean with mild soap and water.
Structural Fire Gloves
- Clean after each use if exposed to combustion products or other soils.
- Use mild soap and water for light to moderate soiling.
- Send heavily soiled or contaminated gloves to the Division Laundry.
SCBA Mask
- Clean with mild soap and water after use.
P-100 Mask
- Clean with mild soap and water after use.
Ballistic Vests
- Machine wash ballistic covers and air dry.
- Wipe down ballistic panels with a damp cloth and air dry.
- Do not machine wash ballistic panels.
- For biological cleaning:
- Remove ballistic panels and store in a secure area.
- Request a loaner ballistic vest from EMSO.
- Send the ballistic cover to the Division Laundry with a completed PI-40 form.
- Specify biological concerns for specific areas on the cover.
Ballistic Helmet
- Wash the outer helmet shell with mild soap and water, then air dry.
Annual PPE Cleaning Program
- The Fire Division follows an annual cleaning program for personal protective equipment (PPE).
- The program schedule is announced each year through a bulletin issued by the Station Support Bureau (SSB).
Gear Cleaning and Inspection
- Gear sent to the laundry facility must be prepared in a specific way:
- Suspenders must be attached.
- The outer shell must be separated from the thermal liner.
- Liners must be turned inside out.
- All pockets should be emptied.
- Each item must be marked with the member's ID number.
- All other items sent to the laundry facility (gloves, hoods, suspenders, etc.) must also be marked with the member's ID number.
- Gear must be bagged and tagged with a specified preprinted tag/label (PI 40e), filled out completely.
- All turnout gear is inspected and cleaned annually by the Laundry Technician.
- Members who cannot make their PPE available for cleaning and inspection during the scheduled station pick-up should contact the Laundry Technician for an alternative pickup.
- Company officers are responsible for ensuring their subordinates comply with the annual cleaning/inspection program for primary and backup gear sets.
Laundering After Use
- Structural firefighting PPE should be laundered after any use where exposure or contamination may have occurred.
- Members should contact the Laundry Technician whenever laundering is necessary.
Laundering Turnaround Time
- The turnaround time for gear laundering is typically around 48 hours.
Loaner Gear
- Loaner gear is generally issued and returned during the pick-up and drop-off of soiled gear.
- Loaner gear may be reassigned as Front Line gear at the discretion of the SSB.
- Members will be notified of the specific time and location where loaner gear will be deposited for pick-up.
- Loaner gear is laundered after each use and bagged and tagged in the same manner as assigned gear.
- Members are not to place their ID number or any other markings on loaner gear.
Loaner Turnout Gear During Business Hours
- Contact the Laundry Technician at 7-4465 or Extension 28 on Maintenance 10 for loaner turnout gear during business hours
- If unable to reach the Technician, contact the Inventory Control Property Manager at 7-4469
Loaner Turnout Gear After Business Hours, Holidays, and Weekends
- Contact the Facilities Coordinator (FC) at 7-5468 or 614-332-9229
- If FC is unavailable contact SO-4 at 7-5427 or 614-332-9226
- If both FC and SO-4 are unavailable after business hours, contact ES-2 who will contact the FAO to authorize off-duty personnel
- The individual issuing the loaner gear will follow established SSB procedures
SCBA and Firefighter Safety
- SCBA air supply is for entry, work, and exit from immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) atmospheres
- Difficult to estimate the necessary air for safe exit of structure
- Firefighters can become lost, trapped or disoriented in structures due to low air supply
- A significant number of firefighter deaths are related to limited air supply
Emergency Air Reserve Policy
- This policy aims to improve safety on the fireground
- Firefighters are advised to save a portion of their air for unexpected events or emergencies
- This reserve can prevent the exhaustion of the SCBA before exiting the hazard zone
Air Monitoring Procedures
- Firefighters must actively monitor their air consumption and the surrounding environment
- The goal is to maintain a sufficient air reserve and ensure a safe exit
- Firefighters are to monitor air consumption via their heads-up display
- The structure exit should be initiated when the 50% yellow LED begins to flash
- Immediate action may be allowed in rescue situations where lives are at risk
- This exception does not apply to standard search and rescue activities
- Staying inside the hazard zone after the 75% red LED or Vibra-alert activation is strictly prohibited
Deviations from Standard Practice
- Deviations from standard practice must be exceptions, not standard.
- Any deviation must be reported to the Incident Commander promptly.
- A thorough investigation and written report must be submitted to the Division Safety Officer.
High Risk Environments
- Fires in commercial buildings, below grade, or in occupancies with center hall construction or maze-like configurations are considered extremely high risk.
- Fires in multifamily or non-residential structures with lightweight construction features, such as restaurants, strip malls, and large single-story structures, are also considered extremely high risk.
- Deviations from policy in these environments should only occur after a thorough and conservative risk/benefit analysis.
Prolonged SCBA Use Risks
- Prolonged SCBA use carries risks, including:
- Increased cardiac work stress
- Increased thermal stress
- Increased depth of entry into the hazard zone
- Increased degradation of the structure if the fire is not contained
- Inadequate margin of error for unintended events like getting lost, trapped, disoriented, or structural failure.
Out of Air Procedures
- In the event of an out-of-air situation, firefighters should resist removing their facepiece unless a clean air source is available.
- Superheated or contaminated air is more likely to result in death than suffocation from lack of air.
PASS Unit Activation
- The PASS unit must be activated before entering any potential hazard area.
- Potential hazard areas include atmospheres that could be immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH), incidents that could result in entrapment, structural collapse, investigation mode, and as directed by the Incident Commander or Incident Safety Officer.
PASS Alarm Activation
- The PASS alarm should be activated in various situations.
- These include situations where a member feels lost, trapped, or disoriented.
- The alarm should also be activated if a member is low on air or may not have enough air to exit safely.
- Incapacitation or serious injury in the hazard zone also warrants activation of the PASS alarm.
- Members are encouraged to activate the alarm if they feel threatened or deem it appropriate.
Post-Incident Safety Review Requirements
- An on-scene post-incident safety review is required for all emergency operations involving multiple companies.
- The review can be informal, with the Incident Commander asking the Safety Officer about potential issues, or a detailed discussion about failed operations.
- A formal critique can also be conducted at a later time.
Structure Fire Reviews
- All residential or commercial structure working fires must be reviewed.
- Garages and outbuildings do not require a review unless a specific problem needs to be addressed or SOPs need emphasis.
Safety SOPs for Structure Fires
- The Incident Safety Officer (or Incident Commander if SO-2 is absent) will address the following safety related SOPs:
- Accountability
- Two-in / two-out rule and the buddy system
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including turnouts, PASS devices, SCBAs, Thermal Imaging Cameras (TICs)
- Structural monitoring for CO levels
Hazard Identification and Communication
- The SO-2, or Incident Commander, will discuss hazard identification and communications on the fireground, if necessary.
Rescue Operation Reviews
- All technical rescue operations, especially confined space, high-angle, and rapid water rescues, must be reviewed by the in-charge rescue personnel.
Hazardous Material Operation Reviews
- All Hazardous Material operations must be reviewed by the HazMat Team Leader and the SO-2.
Post-Incident Safety Review
- After an incident is contained, but before companies return to service, the Incident Commander conducts an on-scene post-incident safety review.
- The review specifically targets companies actively involved in the operation, excluding those called as stand-by or extra companies who were not actively engaged.
- The goal is to prevent unnecessary delays in returning companies to service.
- Companies that played a role, however minor, should be included.
- If another incident requires a company attending the review to respond, the Incident Commander should excuse them, notably HazMat Teams and Technical Rescue Teams.
- These reviews serve as a training and review opportunity for all involved, aiming to improve operations.
BZS
- BZS ensures structures are safe for occupancy.
- Responsible for ensuring structures are safe for occupancy
Emergency Reporting
- The Fire Division is often the first to know about structural problems.
- The Fire Division should notify BZS about non-emergent and emergent structural problems.
- BZS is the former "Building One."
Response Categories
- BZS classifies reported information into two response categories, Emergent and Non-Emergent.
- Information for reporting includes:
- Address of the structure(s)
- Number of stories in the structure(s)
- Type of construction
- Whether the structure(s) is residential or commercial
- Whether the structure(s) is occupied or vacant
- Building owner's name and phone number
- Occupant's name and phone number
Responding to Emergent Hazards
- The Incident Commander can request immediate Building and Zoning Services (BZS) response for imminent collapse dangers, including:
- Collapse onto buildings.
- Collapse onto a road.
- Collapse onto a sidewalk.
- The Fire Alarm Office (FAO) will notify BZS using a Structural Damage Notification Form upon request from the Incident Commander.
- The Safety Officer (SO-2) will respond to Non-Residential Emergent Hazards, potentially with Prevention 18 assistance.
- SO-2 is responsible for posting the building based on the hazard severity, which could include:
- Securing areas with tape and stickers.
- Requesting Police Department (CPD) standby to ensure no one enters the collapse zone.
- Prevention 18 will complete a Building Inspection Report for any fire code violations.
- If an Emergent Hazard is discovered during emergency services operations or inspections:
- Contact the FAO to dispatch a minimum of a Battalion Chief.
- The Battalion Chief will follow instructions listed in Section 3 of the policy if needed.
Addressing Non-Emergent Hazards
- If a non-imminent hazard is discovered, report damage and requested information to the FAO.
- FAO will notify BZS and the Fire Prevention Bureau via email using the Structural Damage Notification Form.
- Non-imminent hazards include building damage not considered an immediate collapse risk, examples include:
- Holes in roofs and floors.
- Weakened or missing studs.
- Damaged stairs.
- Buildings weakened by age, neglect, or fire.
- Vehicle impact on a building.
- A BZS designee will survey non-imminent hazards as soon as possible during regular business hours.
- The Fire Prevention Bureau assigns an inspector for processing.
Hydrant Shutdown Response
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The officer in charge of the station can dispatch apparatus to shut off hydrants.
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Firefighters should not be sent alone to shut off hydrants.
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The responding company will be assigned to "1 O Alpha" talk group and must monitor "10 Fire" talk group.
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The response can be escalated to an emergency run at the discretion of the Fire Alarm Operator.
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Companies making multiple responses to the same hydrant location should request police to secure the area before arriving.
On Scene Procedures
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If there are hostile crowds at the scene, companies should leave the area and request police intervention to secure the area.
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Companies should not return to the scene until the police secure the area.
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Companies encountering hostile crowds or a dangerous situation should refer to SOP 02-01-07 and use police terminology like "10-57" (deteriorating situation) or "10-3" (imminent danger) when requesting emergency police assistance.
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If a hydrant cannot be shut off, the water shop should be called.
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If the Water Department's response is delayed, a police standby should be requested.
Police Enforcement Procedure
- Contact the FAO to notify them of a hydrant flowing incident.
- This will trigger a police response and surveillance.
- The notification is necessary when companies respond to the same hydrant or area multiple times.
- The Police Division can dispatch S.W.A.T. or SRB officers to arrest individuals causing the incident.
- Fire companies should request police assistance through the FAO when there are numerous runs at the same location.
- Communication with the officers should include key information and a plan for arrests.
- Fire companies can use the 9- Fire/Police talkgroup or other means to meet with officers.
- CMHA properties require contacting their office immediately by phone at 614- 421- 6106 or 614-496-2206 for enforcement.
Dwelling Definition
- The American Red Cross defines a dwelling as any structure intended for housing one or more people.
- The construction material of the dwelling does not matter.
- A campsite along a waterway or a railroad right-of-way can be considered a dwelling.
- A vehicle used as a residence can also be considered a dwelling.
American Red Cross Response to Emergencies
- The American Red Cross provides support to residents during fires and other emergencies.
- They offer temporary housing, comfort, and immediate needs assistance until other resources are available.
Columbus Division of Fire Contacting the American Red Cross
- The Columbus Division of Fire should contact the American Red Cross in specific situations related to fires and other emergencies.
- These situations include:
- When a dwelling unit is uninhabitable due to safety or health concerns, even if repairs are planned.
- When there is noticeable damage or loss caused by fire, water, smoke, or salvage and overhaul operations.
- When a resident experiences a death or injury, regardless of whether they were transported to a hospital.
- When a resident exhibits emotional distress, whether caused by the fire or other circumstances.
- When a resident reports the loss of medication or durable medical goods, including glasses and dentures.
When Red Cross Notification is Necessary
- Notification is required when children, elderly, or individuals with disabilities reside in the affected home.
- Notification is mandatory if the structure houses multiple residential units.
- Notification is necessary when utilities have been disconnected.
- Notification is required if the resident requests the Red Cross presence or affirms needing assistance, regardless of the damage extent.
When Red Cross Notification is NOT Needed
- Notification is not necessary for minimal damage incidents with minimal disruption to normal routines, such as minor stove fires or trash can fires.
- Notification is not necessary for incidents resulting from maintenance issues like sewage backup, ruptured water pipes, or gas leaks.
- Notification is not necessary for obviously uninhabited structures.
- Notification is not necessary for non-residential structures, unless canteening is requested.
Contact Numbers for Red Cross
- The preferred contact number for an immediate and effective response is 614-253-8888; this number is for first responder use only.
- The secondary contact number for emergencies is 614-251-1443, operational 24/7.
Safety and Health
- CPH and ODH prioritize customer and employee safety and health.
- The Division of Fire is often the first responder to safety incidents.
- The Division of Fire is responsible for notifying proper authorities.
Fire and Food Safety
- Any fire, regardless of size, can create unsafe food service conditions
- A "non-reportable" fire is a small, contained fire extinguished with simple tools, like a wet towel or pan lid
- All other fires must be reported to the regulatory authority
- Restaurant operations should be stopped if firefighting efforts contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-use items
- Restaurants, markets, and schools should know and implement food safety procedures for recovering from incidents
- If a facility is located within the City of Columbus, they should contact the City of Columbus Public Health (CPH)
- If the facility is located outside of Columbus, they should contact the Ohio Department of Health (ODH)
- If an individual believes the health department should be notified, they should advise the occupant to contact the health department and have the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) contact the health department and advise that the facility should be temporarily closed until food safety can be assured
Reopening Food Establishments
- Food establishments ordered to cease operations cannot reopen without authorization from the regulatory authority.
Reporting Concerns
- Company officers on scene with questions or concerns should contact a Battalion Chief and/or Prevention.
- Members should report any suspected food contamination to the local health department. Examples include extinguisher discharge, sewage backup, power outages, and temperature issues in cooling units.
Information for the Health Department
- The health department requires a point of contact, the establishment name, and a valid phone number.
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This quiz covers the protocols for requesting emergency assistance in potentially violent situations or urgent fireground communications. Understand the difference between codes 10-57 and 10-3, and the proper use of radio equipment for emergency requests. Ensure you are familiar with the steps to take in the event of an emergency.
