SOG 110-01: Emergency and Non-Emergency Response

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What is the primary responsibility of each driver during an emergency response?

To maintain communication with the Communication Center

To ensure that all personnel are wearing a seat-belt (correct)

To familiarize themselves with the incident location

To ensure all equipment is ready for use

What action should be taken regarding vehicle lights and sirens at large, heavily blocked intersections?

Increase speed to clear the intersection quickly

Maintain normal operations regardless of traffic conditions

Always keep sirens active to alert civilian vehicles

Turn off lights and sirens to prevent accidents (correct)

Under what circumstance is an emergency response warranted?

When there are no personnel available for assignments

When there is a minor traffic incident reported

When the weather conditions are severe

When there is an immediate threat to life safety and/or property (correct)

What should the first arriving unit consider when advising other responding units?

The severity of the incident and their route Signup and view all the answers

During an emergency response, what is the expected action regarding vehicle's visual and audible warning devices?

Use both visual and audible devices to alert others Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of all Emergency Operations personnel during an incident?

To remain in a state of readiness to respond Signup and view all the answers

What should a Company Officer do when self-assigning to an incident?

Inform the Communication Center of their intent and justification Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal when responding to emergency incidents according to the procedures?

To arrive on scene in a safe but timely manner Signup and view all the answers

What must be obtained before self-assigning to an incident during a multi-company response?

Consent from the Incident Commander or highest ranking Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate response code for a medical incident?

Code 3 Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario should a Code 1 response be initiated instead of Code 3?

After confirming no fire present at a structure fire Signup and view all the answers

Which type of request is classified as non-emergency assistance?

Cat in a tree Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if new information changes the call type of an incident?

The Dispatch Supervisor must inform responding units immediately. Signup and view all the answers

When should responding units upgrade their response to Code 3?

When law enforcement secures the scene Signup and view all the answers

Which incident requires a Code 3 response by both the Engine and Brush Truck?

Wildland fire during dry brush season Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected response strategy for a dumpster/trash fire with no exposures reported?

Code 1 response is appropriate Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions requires a Code 3 response, regardless of other circumstances?

A locked vehicle with a child inside Signup and view all the answers

Which situation does NOT authorize the use of emergency lighting and audible warning devices?

Non-emergency public assist request Signup and view all the answers

What should fire personnel do if they encounter an unrelated incident while en route to a call?

Contact the Communication Center to coordinate responses Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Fire Operations Officer during non-emergency requests?

To assess the situation and decide dispatch suitability Signup and view all the answers

How should the response code change if a new call type requires a priority change?

Units must be notified immediately for appropriate adjustments Signup and view all the answers

For which of the following incidents is a Code 1 response required before a potential upgrade to Code 3?

Domestic disputes that need law enforcement presence Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue SOG 110-01: Emergency and Non-Emergency Response

Purpose: Establish procedures for emergency and non-emergency responses.
Authority: Fire Rescue Administrator
Scope: Applies to all Emergency Operations personnel.
Personnel Responsibilities: Remain ready, move quickly to vehicles safely, follow all safety guidelines.
Seatbelts: Drivers ensure all personnel wear seatbelts during transport.
Emergency Response Procedure:
- Use warning devices (visual and audible) for vehicular and pedestrian safety.
- Turn off wig-wag lights at night to avoid blinding oncoming traffic.
- Use low-beam headlights.
- Driving into oncoming traffic is a last resort, use extreme caution.
- Approach large, heavily blocked intersections with caution, consider turning off lights/sirens to avoid forcing vehicles.
- Monitor radio channels for information prior to arrival.
- Emergency response triggered by a notification of immediate life/property threat.
Responding Units:
- First arriving unit may advise others to continue or slow response or proceed to staging.
- Company officers may self-assign if it's in the best interest of the incident, communicate intent and justification to the Communication Center.
- Chief officers may respond to selected incidents.
- Vehicles for code 3 responses must have appropriate lighting, equipment, and markings.
Non-Emergency Response:
- Non-emergency response when no immediate threat to life or property.
- Second-due units may respond to non-emergency situations for certain situations in emergencies.
- Public Assists are non-emergency requests.
- Do not use warning devices when responding to a non-emergency. Obey all driving rules.
- Forward public requests to the Fire Operations Officer for determination on response and communication of delay reasons.
Designated Response Codes:
- Personnel must know response code for the incident.
- Local knowledge may upgrade or downgrade response. Notify Communication Center of changes.
- Dispatch supervisor ensures call type changes are relayed to responding units.
Specific Incident Response Codes:
- Medical: Code 3 response, slow second-due units to Code 1.
- Structure Fires: Residential (11R): Code 3, "nothing showing" indicates automatic slowdown. Commercial/high-rise (11C/11H): Code 3, slowdown once no fire.
- Brush Trucks: Respond with the accompanying apparatus code to increase water supply during structure fires. Light and Air, reservist canteen respond Code 1.
- Wildland Fires: (14): Code 3 during regular season, Code 3 (14D) during dry season. Other units respond Code 1 unless life safety concerns, threatened structures, or extreme weather.
- Other Incidents: Numerous examples given for Code 1 and Code 3 response priorities for various incident types.
Law Enforcement Incidents:
- Fights, assaults, and domestic situations begin Code 1, upgrade to Code 3 after Law Enforcement has secured the scene.
- Shootings/stabbing: Code 1 response to staging; upgrade to Code 3 after Law Enforcement secures scene
- 911 hang-ups, active alarms: consider Law Enforcement matters. Fire personnel should stage.
Unrelated Incidents:
- Perform 360-degree size-up, immediately contact Communication Center for assistance, choose to respond to original or new incident, secure scene and provide aid (to level of training) for any Fire Rescue personnel who respond to a new incident.

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This quiz covers the Standard Operating Guidelines for Palm Beach County Fire Rescue regarding emergency and non-emergency responses. It includes procedures, personnel responsibilities, and safety measures for effective and safe operations. Test your knowledge on emergency vehicle operations and response protocols.