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Which time frame indicates when Animal Control Officers are on duty?
Which time frame indicates when Animal Control Officers are on duty?
What are some reasons for calling Animal Control?
What are some reasons for calling Animal Control?
What is considered a guideline for when to call Animal Control?
What is considered a guideline for when to call Animal Control?
What are the operational hours for the animal shelter?
What are the operational hours for the animal shelter?
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What is the approximate response time for after-hours calls to Animal Control?
What is the approximate response time for after-hours calls to Animal Control?
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What will TFD units do when assisting citizens and motorists?
What will TFD units do when assisting citizens and motorists?
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How should a company officer ensure traffic safety during a citizen assistance scenario?
How should a company officer ensure traffic safety during a citizen assistance scenario?
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When can a company officer choose to put the unit out of service during citizen assistance?
When can a company officer choose to put the unit out of service during citizen assistance?
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What are common actions TFD units might take to assist stranded motorists?
What are common actions TFD units might take to assist stranded motorists?
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What factor is significant for TFD units when providing citizen assistance?
What factor is significant for TFD units when providing citizen assistance?
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What is the primary purpose of applying supplemental oxygen to pets rescued from toxic or hypoxic environments?
What is the primary purpose of applying supplemental oxygen to pets rescued from toxic or hypoxic environments?
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Which of the following statements about pet recovery O2 masks is accurate?
Which of the following statements about pet recovery O2 masks is accurate?
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What steps should be taken immediately after using a pet recovery O2 mask?
What steps should be taken immediately after using a pet recovery O2 mask?
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What is the recommended oxygen flow rate for a small canine using a recovery mask?
What is the recommended oxygen flow rate for a small canine using a recovery mask?
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Control bleeding and maintain body temperature just as?
Control bleeding and maintain body temperature just as?
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What is a primary consideration when a company officer assists TPD with forcible entry?
What is a primary consideration when a company officer assists TPD with forcible entry?
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Which action is NOT permitted by TFD when responding to irate or disturbed citizens?
Which action is NOT permitted by TFD when responding to irate or disturbed citizens?
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What is TFD often asked to provide assistance with for TPD?
What is TFD often asked to provide assistance with for TPD?
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What should TFD officers do if they perceive a dangerous situation for their members?
What should TFD officers do if they perceive a dangerous situation for their members?
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Study Notes
Assist Citizen/Motorist Assist
- Tulsa Fire Department (TFD) units assist citizens and stranded motorists as per Customer Service Policy.
- Common assistance includes pushing cars out of intersections, changing flat tires, or providing transportation to locate a phone.
- Company officers must ensure traffic safety, similar to procedures for Motor Vehicle Collisions (MVC).
- Discretion is used by company officers regarding deployment status during citizen assistance.
Responding to Incidents Involving Animals
- "Animal" defined as any living creature excluding humans, including mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and amphibians.
- Municipal Ordinances, Title 2 contains information on animals within Tulsa.
Animal Control Officer (ACO) Response
- Animal shelter operates from 08:00 to 18:00 hrs, Monday to Saturday for abandoned animals.
- TFD units can directly request Animal Control via the Fire Alarm Office (FAO) without waiting for Tulsa Police Department (TPD) intervention.
- ACOs available Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:30 hrs; after-hours contact for emergencies is possible.
- ACOs respond to situations involving animal cruelty, bites, livestock on roads, injured animals, and those obstructing public safety.
- Guidelines for ACO assistance include aggressive animals, wild animal threats, and after-hours consultation, but ACOs do not handle dead animals.
- Expect 30-45 minutes response time for after-hours ACO requests.
Care and Treatment of Injured Animals
- Approach injured animals with caution and wear protective clothing when necessary.
- Control bleeding and maintain the animal’s body temperature during care, akin to human patient treatment.
Application of Pet Recovery Oxygen Masks
- Supplemental oxygen can significantly aid pets rescued from toxic environments.
- Pet masks in three sizes available on district chief vehicles for animals in respiratory distress.
- O2 Mask Operation:
- Connect oxygen tubing to the supply and fit the mask over the animal's mouth and nose.
- Flow rates for masks: Feline Mask (1-3 lpm), Small Canine Mask (3-5 lpm), Large Canine Mask (5-7 lpm).
- Masks are reusable; clean with mild soap and water after each use, ensuring parts are dried and reassembled properly.
Assist TPD Guidelines
- TFD is frequently requested to perform forcible entry, access upper levels, and provide ventilation.
- Company officers can assist TPD provided they do not compromise the safety and health of firefighters.
- In some scenarios, it is appropriate to lend necessary equipment to TPD or demonstrate safe equipment usage before allowing them to operate in hazardous areas.
- The TFD strictly does not use water on groups of agitated citizens and does not lend hoselines for such purposes.
- TFD officers must maintain continuous situational awareness during these operations.
- TFD personnel are prohibited from entering or working in areas identified as “danger” or “kill” zones.
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Test your knowledge on the protocols for assisting citizens and stranded motorists according to the TFD Customer Service Policy. This quiz covers important safety measures, procedures for handling flat tires, and ensuring traffic safety during assistance. Improve your understanding of how to effectively help those in need on the road.