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What is the primary focus of the Emergency Deployment Plan?
What is the primary focus of the Emergency Deployment Plan?
- To create recruitment strategies for new hires
- To establish community outreach programs
- To outline procedures for emergency deployment based on readiness levels (correct)
- To provide training protocols for firefighters
At which level of readiness is maximum resource deployment activated?
At which level of readiness is maximum resource deployment activated?
- Level 2
- Level 1 (correct)
- Level 3
- Level 4
What type of command should be applied through the Fire Desk at OEM?
What type of command should be applied through the Fire Desk at OEM?
- Hierarchical command
- Decentralized command
- Unified command (correct)
- Collaborative command
What happens at Levels 2 and 3 of readiness?
What happens at Levels 2 and 3 of readiness?
Which form must be documented and submitted as required?
Which form must be documented and submitted as required?
Which group is responsible for coordinating emergency response?
Which group is responsible for coordinating emergency response?
What may exempt employees be eligible for under certain conditions?
What may exempt employees be eligible for under certain conditions?
When was the Emergency Deployment Plan last revised?
When was the Emergency Deployment Plan last revised?
What responsibilities does the Fire Chief or designee have regarding staffing during an emergency?
What responsibilities does the Fire Chief or designee have regarding staffing during an emergency?
When can automatic recall of off-duty employees occur?
When can automatic recall of off-duty employees occur?
What is the purpose of Support Services personnel during an activation?
What is the purpose of Support Services personnel during an activation?
What does Level 4 – Normal Readiness indicate?
What does Level 4 – Normal Readiness indicate?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility during the preparedness phase?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility during the preparedness phase?
What should be prepared and placed into service during operations?
What should be prepared and placed into service during operations?
What type of conditions would NOT lead to additional support being required?
What type of conditions would NOT lead to additional support being required?
Which item is explicitly mentioned as a supply that should be filled during an activation?
Which item is explicitly mentioned as a supply that should be filled during an activation?
What maintenance is required for reserve apparatus before an event?
What maintenance is required for reserve apparatus before an event?
Which task is specifically mentioned for facilities maintenance regarding generators?
Which task is specifically mentioned for facilities maintenance regarding generators?
What is one action to be taken for exposed plumbing?
What is one action to be taken for exposed plumbing?
What should the Public Information Officer do during an event?
What should the Public Information Officer do during an event?
Which maintenance task is not specified for the detention pond?
Which maintenance task is not specified for the detention pond?
What documentation is required during an activation?
What documentation is required during an activation?
What must be done with fuel tanks before the event?
What must be done with fuel tanks before the event?
Who is responsible for completing the Incident Action Plan?
Who is responsible for completing the Incident Action Plan?
What condition must be present for LEVEL 2 – High Readiness to be declared?
What condition must be present for LEVEL 2 – High Readiness to be declared?
Which personnel can be recalled during LEVEL 2 – High Readiness?
Which personnel can be recalled during LEVEL 2 – High Readiness?
What is required of the Chief Officers during emergencies?
What is required of the Chief Officers during emergencies?
What signifies the start of preparations for large-scale operations?
What signifies the start of preparations for large-scale operations?
In which situation is LEVEL 3 – Increased Readiness declared?
In which situation is LEVEL 3 – Increased Readiness declared?
Which group is NOT mentioned as staffing the Department Operations Center (DOC)?
Which group is NOT mentioned as staffing the Department Operations Center (DOC)?
What can administrative staff be instructed to do during an emergency?
What can administrative staff be instructed to do during an emergency?
What role do representatives from Logistics, Training, IT, and Maintenance have in the emergency plan?
What role do representatives from Logistics, Training, IT, and Maintenance have in the emergency plan?
What is the primary role of the radio operator at Position 4?
What is the primary role of the radio operator at Position 4?
Under what circumstances will exempt employees be compensated at an overtime rate?
Under what circumstances will exempt employees be compensated at an overtime rate?
What determines the staffing of positions during an incident or event?
What determines the staffing of positions during an incident or event?
Which document must be completed for overtime approval?
Which document must be completed for overtime approval?
Who can be contacted for questions or comments regarding the Standard Operating Guideline (SOG)?
Who can be contacted for questions or comments regarding the Standard Operating Guideline (SOG)?
What is the purpose of the Conference Table mentioned in the document?
What is the purpose of the Conference Table mentioned in the document?
What types of events will exempt employees NOT receive overtime compensation for?
What types of events will exempt employees NOT receive overtime compensation for?
Which of the following reflects a type of document referenced in the related policies?
Which of the following reflects a type of document referenced in the related policies?
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Study Notes
Emergency Preparedness Levels
- The Spring Fire Department uses a four-level system for emergency readiness, with higher levels indicating increased severity of hazards and greater resource deployment.
- Level 1 (Maximum Readiness): Full deployment of resources, automatic recall of off-duty employees, fully staffed Department Operations Center (DOC).
- Level 2 (High Readiness): Possible automatic recall, DOC staffing adjusted to needs, preparedness for large-scale operations begins.
- Level 3 (Increased Readiness): Increased awareness of a significant threat, possible automatic recall, DOC staffing based on threat level.
- Level 4 (Normal Readiness): No imminent hazards, normal department operations.
Department Operations Center (DOC) Staffing
- The DOC is staffed according to the level of emergency activation.
- DOC Staffing includes:
- Chief Officers
- Public Information Officer (PIO)
- Representatives from Logistics, Training, IT, Apparatus Maintenance, and Facilities Maintenance.
- Administrative Staff may be required to staff the DOC if needed.
Support Services Preparedness
- Logistics: Establishes the DOC, fills supply requests, prepares equipment, places reserve apparatus and personnel throughout the district, purchases food and supplies for the DOC, ensures adequate SCBA cylinders.
- Apparatus Maintenance: Makes reserve apparatus ready for immediate use, refills all apparatus fuel tanks, maintains highwater/water rescue equipment.
- Facilities Maintenance: Checks generators, removes debris from outdoor areas, covers and insulates exposed plumbing, performs detention pond maintenance, refills fuel tanks.
- Public Information Officer (PIO): Provides constant social media updates, monitors and answers traditional media questions, determines remote/onsite/Joint Information Center (JIC) location.
Documentation During Activation
- All events and activities are documented using appropriate ICS forms.
- The Incident Action Plan is completed by the Fire Chief's designee and distributed to the department.
Radio Room Setup
- The DOC has a dedicated radio room with designated positions for radio operators and call taking.
Exempt Employee Overtime
- Exempt employees assigned to Emergency Operations and/or the DOC during a declared state disaster are compensated at overtime rates.
References and Related Policies
- The document references applicable laws, standards, and internal policies relevant to emergency deployment.
- These include:
- NFPA
- Applicable State or Federal Statutes
- OSHA
- Spring FD
- TCFP
- CPSE PI
- ISO
- TFCA
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