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What is the primary purpose of the Standard Operating Guideline described in the Dumpster Fire text?
What is the primary purpose of the Standard Operating Guideline described in the Dumpster Fire text?
- To ensure all personnel wear full personal protective equipment (PPE) when extinguishing dumpster fires.
- To provide guidelines for the extinguishment of any fire located in trash collection receptacles.
- To minimize property loss and injuries when responding to dumpster fires.
- To establish guidelines for the safe and effective containment of dumpster and other trash receptacle fires. (correct)
Who is responsible for the containment and extinguishment of dumpster and trash receptacle fires?
Who is responsible for the containment and extinguishment of dumpster and trash receptacle fires?
- All emergency personnel in St.Johns County.
- The owners or employees of the property where the fire is located.
- St.Johns County Fire Rescue. (correct)
- The local emergency management agency.
What is the primary safety consideration for personnel when responding to dumpster fires?
What is the primary safety consideration for personnel when responding to dumpster fires?
- Determining the contents of the dumpster before extinguishing the fire.
- Ensuring the safety of the general public.
- Minimizing property loss.
- Wearing full personal protective equipment (PPE) including SCBA. (correct)
What should personnel consider when parking their apparatus at the scene of a dumpster fire?
What should personnel consider when parking their apparatus at the scene of a dumpster fire?
What is the first action personnel should take when responding to a dumpster fire?
What is the first action personnel should take when responding to a dumpster fire?
What is the primary reason personnel are advised to determine the contents of the dumpster, if possible?
What is the primary reason personnel are advised to determine the contents of the dumpster, if possible?
What should never be used to fight a fire involving a kerosene tank containing stored sodium?
What should never be used to fight a fire involving a kerosene tank containing stored sodium?
What can happen when water hits molten magnesium metal during a large fire?
What can happen when water hits molten magnesium metal during a large fire?
What is the purpose of using TMB (Trimethoxyboroxine) to extinguish sheet magnesium and small diameter magnesium pieces?
What is the purpose of using TMB (Trimethoxyboroxine) to extinguish sheet magnesium and small diameter magnesium pieces?
What is the main hazard associated with using TMB to extinguish magnesium fires?
What is the main hazard associated with using TMB to extinguish magnesium fires?
What personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for St. Johns County Fire Rescue personnel when extinguishing vehicle fires?
What personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for St. Johns County Fire Rescue personnel when extinguishing vehicle fires?
What should the first arriving company officer/incident command do when responding to a vehicle fire?
What should the first arriving company officer/incident command do when responding to a vehicle fire?
When responding to a vehicle fire, where should the fire apparatus be parked?
When responding to a vehicle fire, where should the fire apparatus be parked?
What is the primary responsibility of St. Johns County Fire Rescue personnel when responding to vehicle fires?
What is the primary responsibility of St. Johns County Fire Rescue personnel when responding to vehicle fires?
What is the main purpose of the St. Johns County Fire Rescue Vehicle Fires Standard Operating Guideline?
What is the main purpose of the St. Johns County Fire Rescue Vehicle Fires Standard Operating Guideline?
What should the extrication officer consider when planning the removal of a patient from a vehicle?
What should the extrication officer consider when planning the removal of a patient from a vehicle?
Why should the roof be removed before attempting to extricate a patient pinned in a vehicle?
Why should the roof be removed before attempting to extricate a patient pinned in a vehicle?
What is a critical consideration during patient extrication from a vehicle?
What is a critical consideration during patient extrication from a vehicle?
What should personnel consider when utilizing high lift jacks, air bags, or air chisels during extrication?
What should personnel consider when utilizing high lift jacks, air bags, or air chisels during extrication?
What is an important guideline for personnel responding to a leaking vehicle fuel tank?
What is an important guideline for personnel responding to a leaking vehicle fuel tank?
What is a key consideration for personnel inside the action circle at an incident scene?
What is a key consideration for personnel inside the action circle at an incident scene?
What must the extrication officer ensure before allowing skilled support personnel to perform their duties at an incident scene?
What must the extrication officer ensure before allowing skilled support personnel to perform their duties at an incident scene?
What is the primary goal of established guidelines for responding to leaking vehicle fuel tanks?
What is the primary goal of established guidelines for responding to leaking vehicle fuel tanks?
What should be disconnected or cut first when dealing with a vehicle fire?
What should be disconnected or cut first when dealing with a vehicle fire?
Which extinguishing agent should be chosen for larger vehicle fires?
Which extinguishing agent should be chosen for larger vehicle fires?
What should be the initial target when fighting a vehicle fire with total involvement?
What should be the initial target when fighting a vehicle fire with total involvement?
Which technique can be used to gain access to the engine compartment or trunk during a vehicle fire?
Which technique can be used to gain access to the engine compartment or trunk during a vehicle fire?
What should firefighters be aware of when removing the hood or trunk of a vehicle with an oxygen-starved fire?
What should firefighters be aware of when removing the hood or trunk of a vehicle with an oxygen-starved fire?
What should all personnel consider when responding to vehicle extrication incidents?
What should all personnel consider when responding to vehicle extrication incidents?
When parking the apparatus at a vehicle extrication scene, what factors should be considered?
When parking the apparatus at a vehicle extrication scene, what factors should be considered?
What should personnel do before arriving at the crash scene?
What should personnel do before arriving at the crash scene?
What hazards should personnel be aware of when dealing with hybrid vehicles during vehicle fires?
What hazards should personnel be aware of when dealing with hybrid vehicles during vehicle fires?
What is the correct procedure for personnel responding to a vehicle fuel leak?
What is the correct procedure for personnel responding to a vehicle fuel leak?
When should personnel attempt to alter the fuel tank protective frame to access the leak?
When should personnel attempt to alter the fuel tank protective frame to access the leak?
What is the purpose of diking all potential drains during a vehicle fuel leak?
What is the purpose of diking all potential drains during a vehicle fuel leak?
In what circumstances may a class B foam blanket be applied during a vehicle fuel leak?
In what circumstances may a class B foam blanket be applied during a vehicle fuel leak?
What precaution should be taken when storing Plug N Dike?
What precaution should be taken when storing Plug N Dike?
What is the critical safety requirement for applying a patch or plug during a fuel leak?
What is the critical safety requirement for applying a patch or plug during a fuel leak?
What action should personnel take once a patch is properly placed during a fuel leak?
What action should personnel take once a patch is properly placed during a fuel leak?
What should be done if the fuel leak is less than the reportable quantity?
What should be done if the fuel leak is less than the reportable quantity?
Why is driving a vehicle with a patch in place considered inherently dangerous?
Why is driving a vehicle with a patch in place considered inherently dangerous?
What should be done in case of chemical exposure without decontamination?
What should be done in case of chemical exposure without decontamination?
How should contaminated bunker gear be handled on the scene?
How should contaminated bunker gear be handled on the scene?
What should be done with contaminated equipment that can be reused?
What should be done with contaminated equipment that can be reused?
What information should be included in the narrative when documenting the incident in Fire RMS?
What information should be included in the narrative when documenting the incident in Fire RMS?
What is the minimum size of the preconnect or booster line required to be deployed and charged at a crash scene?
What is the minimum size of the preconnect or booster line required to be deployed and charged at a crash scene?
Which of the following is NOT one of the initial actions mentioned in the text for personnel responding to vehicle extrication incidents?
Which of the following is NOT one of the initial actions mentioned in the text for personnel responding to vehicle extrication incidents?
Which of the following should be considered when determining additional resources needed at a vehicle extrication scene?
Which of the following should be considered when determining additional resources needed at a vehicle extrication scene?
What is the recommended minimum distance to stay away from the passenger side airbag if it has not deployed?
What is the recommended minimum distance to stay away from the passenger side airbag if it has not deployed?
Which of the following actions is NOT mentioned as part of gaining access to and removing patients during vehicle extrication?
Which of the following actions is NOT mentioned as part of gaining access to and removing patients during vehicle extrication?
What should be done to protect the patient from sharp metal and glass during extrication?
What should be done to protect the patient from sharp metal and glass during extrication?
What should be done with the vehicle's battery according to the extrication techniques?
What should be done with the vehicle's battery according to the extrication techniques?
Which of the following is mentioned as a reason for the need for careful and efficient extrication techniques?
Which of the following is mentioned as a reason for the need for careful and efficient extrication techniques?
What should be done to stabilize an upright vehicle according to the techniques mentioned?
What should be done to stabilize an upright vehicle according to the techniques mentioned?
What should the Incident Commander and Extrication Officer develop?
What should the Incident Commander and Extrication Officer develop?
What should be the first step in managing a scene with a dumpster fire?
What should be the first step in managing a scene with a dumpster fire?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended extinguishing agent for an aluminum powder fire?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended extinguishing agent for an aluminum powder fire?
What is the recommended technique for extinguishing a magnesium furnace fire?
What is the recommended technique for extinguishing a magnesium furnace fire?
What is the recommended extinguishing agent for a sodium fire?
What is the recommended extinguishing agent for a sodium fire?
What is the danger of using water on an alkali metal fire?
What is the danger of using water on an alkali metal fire?
What should be done if burning sodium can be submerged in kerosene?
What should be done if burning sodium can be submerged in kerosene?
What is the recommended procedure for overhaul during a dumpster fire?
What is the recommended procedure for overhaul during a dumpster fire?
What is the danger of a magnesium thorium alloy fire?
What is the danger of a magnesium thorium alloy fire?
What is the risk of a dumpster being a wheeled unit?
What is the risk of a dumpster being a wheeled unit?
What is the primary purpose of the 'lock out-tag out' procedure when dealing with a compacting type dumpster?
What is the primary purpose of the 'lock out-tag out' procedure when dealing with a compacting type dumpster?
