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Which of the following is the correct definition of a Snow Alert?

  • A notification of the possibility of a storm that may require emergency procedures
  • A notification that severe winter weather conditions are at hand
  • A notification that snow is forecast for the city
  • A notification of the high probability of a severe winter weather condition (correct)

    • What is the responsibility of the FCC Supervisor during a weather emergency?

  • Preparing and forwarding a memo to the Deputy Commissioner, Logistics
  • Routing requests for specific services from other city departments through the Fire Department's Emergency Operations Center
  • Coordinating activities with the Emergency Operations Center (correct)
  • Maintaining a record of all unusual weather-related occurrences

    • When can deviation from the directive to prepare for adverse weather conditions be permitted?

  • When there is a Preliminary Snow Report
  • When there is a Snow Alert
  • When there is a Snow Bulletin
  • Only at the express direction of the Fire Commissioner (correct)

    • Who is responsible for ordering the placement and removal of chains on all serviceable apparatus as conditions in their area dictate?

    <p>Battalion Chiefs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should companies with standards or outriggers ensure that ice and snow are cleared away before standards or outriggers are lowered?

    <p>During a severe winter weather (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Appendix 'A' in the text?

    <p>To provide a list of Battalion Salt Supply locations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What records should Company Officers maintain during a weather emergency?

    <p>Activity Log and Time and Attendance Record (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During a weather emergency, the Uniformed Communications Liaison Officer (UCLO) will request information on weather conditions from certain fire stations designated as Local Weather Reporting Stations. How many fire stations are designated as Local Weather Reporting Stations?

    <p>7 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about the UCLO during a weather emergency?

    <p>The UCLO will remain on duty at the Fire Communication Center (FCC) for the duration of any weather emergency. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information is requested by the UCLO from Local Weather Reporting Stations during a weather emergency?

    <p>Temperature, highway conditions, precipitation, etc. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the memorandum that the commanding officer of a Local Weather Station sends to the Office of Emergency Management?

    <p>To inform about the condition of the outdoor thermometer located in the area of the Watch Desk. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Snow Alert

    A notification that severe winter weather is highly likely.

    FCC Supervisor's role in weather emergencies

    The FCC Supervisor's role is to ensure communication with the emergency operations team during a weather emergency.

    Deviation from weather directives

    Deviation from weather preparation directives is only allowed with direct authorization from the Fire Commissioner.

    Who manages tire chains?

    Battalion Chiefs are responsible for making sure fire trucks have chains on their tires when necessary during a weather emergency.

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    Safe deployment of standards/outriggers

    Before deploying standards or outriggers in snowy conditions, make sure the area is clear.

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    Appendix 'A' purpose

    Appendix 'A' of the text lists the locations where fire department salt supplies are stored.

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    Company officer record keeping

    During a weather emergency, fire company officers must keep a log of activities and track staff attendance.

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    Number of Local Weather Reporting Stations

    7 fire stations serve as Local Weather Reporting Stations (LWRS) and convey weather conditions to the Fire Communication Center.

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    UCLO role during a weather emergency

    The UCLO (Uniformed Communication Liaison Officer) remains at the Fire Communication Center for the duration of any weather emergency.

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    UCLO requests from LWRS

    The UCLO gathers information about temperature, road conditions, precipitation, etc. from the LWRS during a weather emergency.

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    Purpose of Local Weather Station reports

    Local Weather Stations inform the Office of Emergency Management about the outdoor temperature using the thermometer at the watch desk.

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