SOP 77

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According to the policy, what should be the initial response if there is an apparent immediate danger to persons or property occurring on County property?

Call 911 and ask for immediate law enforcement assistance (correct)

Evacuate the premises immediately

Attempt to physically restrain the perpetrator

Issue a verbal warning to the perpetrator

What should the senior County employee do if there is no apparent physical danger, but the perpetrator is causing a disturbance that significantly impairs the proper function or delivery of any County service?

Ignore the disturbance and continue with normal operations

The policy does not provide guidance for this scenario

The question is left unanswered in the provided text (correct)

Use physical force to remove the perpetrator from the premises

In the event of an immediate physical threat, what should the senior County employee do regarding endangered persons?

Attempt to physically restrain the perpetrator

Instruct them to take cover and wait for law enforcement

Evacuate the premises immediately

Take reasonable effort to move them to a safe location (correct)

According to the policy, what should the senior County employee do regarding public property in the event of an immediate physical threat?

Take reasonable effort to protect public property without endangering anyone Signup and view all the answers

What should the senior County employee do after addressing an immediate physical threat according to the policy?

Notify the appropriate supervisor of the situation Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, what constitutes a disruption on County property?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What should the senior employee or officer do immediately when a disturbance occurs?

Notify the Battalion Chief or first available supervisor, and request the perpetrator to cease or leave Signup and view all the answers

What should the attending supervisor do if the perpetrator does not comply with the request to cease the disturbance or leave?

Call 911 and request law enforcement assistance Signup and view all the answers

In cases involving a pattern of disruption, who may be designated as the primary point of contact or supervisor?

A particular County employee Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if an incipient fire occurs within a Fire-Rescue station or department building?

Notify all occupants, call Fire-Rescue Communications, and initiate fire suppression with extinguishers Signup and view all the answers

What should firefighters do if a non-incipient fire occurs within a Fire-Rescue station or department building?

Shut off gas equipment and electrical machinery, leave lights on, and evacuate Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a Tornado Watch and a Tornado Warning?

A Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes, a Warning means a tornado has been spotted Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if a Tornado Warning is issued while you are in a Fire-Rescue station or department building?

Take cover in an interior hallway, bathroom, or closet away from windows on the lowest floor Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if threatening tornado conditions approach, but no warning has been issued yet?

Go to a safer location in the building away from windows Signup and view all the answers

What should non-firefighters do if a fire occurs within a Fire-Rescue station or department building?

Remain clear of the building until the all-clear has been sounded Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a fire spreads or cannot be quickly extinguished using portable fire extinguishers?

Follow the procedures for a non-incipient fire and evacuate the building Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action for someone in a mobile home or portable building when a tornado approaches?

Try to get outside away from the mobile home and lie flat in a low area Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action for someone in a vehicle when a tornado approaches?

Stop the vehicle, get out, and lie down in a nearby low area Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action for someone who is outside when a tornado approaches?

Lie flat on the ground in a low area away from trees and power lines Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended procedure for St. Johns County Fire Rescue personnel if a bomb threat is received?

All radio traffic must end, and communications must be done via telephone, and if evacuation is necessary, personnel shall exit the building Signup and view all the answers

According to the hurricane plan, what is required of all Department personnel during a Hurricane Watch and/or Warning?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ICS 214 form mentioned in the text?

It is used to document the activities and accomplishments of each senior member on each Department apparatus or assigned position during their shift Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the SJFR Hurricane Plan mentioned in the text?

To guide personnel through each phase of hurricane preparation, landfall operations, and post-storm operations Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Emergency Procedures

The purpose of this policy is to provide emergency procedures for personnel in handling certain emergencies while stationed at any St. Johns County facility.

Responding to a Disruption on County Property

A disruption on County property is defined as any use of obscene or profane language, act of physical violence or threat, or loud or boisterous behavior that significantly impairs the operation or use of County property.
The senior County employee present will determine if the disturbance is an immediate physical threat to persons or public property.
If there is an apparent immediate danger, the employee will:
- Call 911 for immediate law enforcement assistance
- Take reasonable effort to move endangered persons to a safe location
- Take reasonable effort to protect public property without endangering anyone
- Notify the appropriate supervisor of the situation

Tornado Plan

During a tornado watch, personnel should seek shelter in a safer building if possible.
If caught in a mobile home or portable building, try to get outside and lie flat in a ditch or low area away from trees and power lines.
If in a fire truck or other automobile, stop the vehicle, get out, and lie down in a nearby ditch or low area.
If outside, seek shelter indoors away from windows; if no time to get indoors, lie flat in a ditch or low area.
After the tornado has passed, all personnel must report to the senior person present, who will report status to Fire Rescue Communications and initiate appropriate action to assist injured/missing persons and handle hazards.

Bomb Threat

If a bomb threat is received, all radio traffic must end, and all communications will be done via telephone.
The station receiving the threat will call 911-Fire Rescue Communications.
If an evacuation is necessary, personnel will exit the building, following site-specific procedures, and leave the area until cleared of any threat.

Hurricane Plan

An approaching hurricane is considered a potential extreme civil emergency, and the SJFR Hurricane Plan may require modification to the Department's normal routine.
Personnel may be placed on standby status, and all leave requests may be canceled.
During a hurricane watch and/or warning, the SJFR Hurricane Plan will guide personnel through each phase of preparation, landfall operations, and post-storm operations.
Personnel are required to be familiar with the SJFR Hurricane Plan and report to duty as assigned.
Each senior member will maintain the ICS 214 form during their assigned shift.
Personnel should report to their assigned station with sufficient food, water, and clothing to sustain them for three days.

Fire within Structure

If a fire occurs within a Fire-Rescue station or other department offices/buildings, personnel will:
- Notify all occupants by means of local fire alarm, public address system, or verbally.
- Notify Fire Rescue Communications.
- Initiate fire suppression activities using portable fire extinguishers.
- Shut off any gas equipment or electrical machinery in use, leave lights on, and exit the building, closing all doors.
- Account for all personnel in the building at the time.
- Non-firefighters will remain clear of the building until the all clear has been sounded.

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Learn about the emergency procedures for personnel stationed at St.Johns County facilities in handling various emergencies. Understand the response protocols for disruptions on County property, including dealing with obscene language, physical violence, and loud behavior.