Firefighting Procedures and Safety Guidelines

2020 AOP

• Displaying sexually suggestive objects is prohibited conduct, violating anti-harassment policy
• If a city official is uncertain about conflict of interest with city employment, they can inquire with the Director of HR or city attorney
• A patient EMS report can only be viewed with formal, written request, conducted at the direction of the EMS division
• Issues concerning repairs needed/completed at or by fire garage will be reported to Physical resources in person or via [email protected]
• Correct radio practice includes pausing for 2 seconds after keying up the radio and before speaking

Additional Notes

• Tuberculosis is transmitted by airborne pathogens
• Wall mounted sharps containers in every station are to be used for emergency backup purposes only
• After a collision, a summary must be electronically sent by the driver/operator and their immediate supervisor within 72 hours
• If a member experiences a suspected chemical contamination of their clothing but does not inhale, ingest, inject source, decontamination and an exposure report are required
• Probationary firefighters in training will have dark green helmet ID tags and white nametags during an incident

Two-in/Two-out Rule

• Three members in the first arriving company at a structure fire and there's no evidence of rescue
• The entire company will remain outside the structure until additional resources arrive

Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC)

• Consists of at least two members who are available for rescue of a member or crew if the need arises

Critical Incident Debriefing (CID)

• A fire equipment operator may request through the IC or a team member individually after the incident

Approaching a School Bus

• When approaching a school bus displaying flashing lights with children, come to a complete stop, shut off siren, and leave warning lights on

Vehicle Drops Off Road

• Allow the vehicle to slow down gradually, if an apparatus drops off the road onto the shoulder

Using Tools

• Bleeding off pressure from a powered tool line before attaching it aligns with Department's tool safety guidelines

Ladder Company Primary Functions

• One of the primary functions is to remove water from the structure

Rescue Tactics

• Vent-enter-search (VES) from strategic window is the most direct and effective rescue tactic
• Use a strategic windows when there is a fire in an area that threatens normal avenues of escape

Fire Streams

• When used as part of an offensive attack, master streams are only flowed long enough to achieve major knockdown

Master Stream Flow Rate

• When applying a master stream (a rapid access monitor (RAM)), the standard minimum flow is other than 1000 gpm

Telesquirt Foam Capacity

• A Telesquirt with onboard foam carries 20 gallons of each class A and class B concentrate

Foam Systems

• A 40-gallon tank of 3% class B foam applied using a hand line at 250 g m should last around 5 minutes

High-Rise Fires

• Personnel responsible the rescue/evacuation function must move occupants to safe areas
• Refuge areas must be a minimum of three floors below the fire or five floors above the fire

Vehicle Fires

• The primary danger during a vehicle fire associated with shocks, struts, shock-absorbing bumper mounts, drive shafts, and gas-charged supports is projectiles flying

Dumpster Fires

• Some dumpsters may need to be pulled away from the adjacent structures with a vehicle

Expressway Incident

• Current cone placement recommendation when the speed limit is 45mph is 150 ft from apparatus

Bariatric Patient Lift Assist

• A lift assist response to a bariatric patient should be no fewer than 2 companies if the patient weighs more than 350 pounds

Elevators Phase 2

• Key selected elevator car station switch to the “On” position after activating phase one at the elevator bank

Utility Control (Damaged)

• Public Service Companies of Oklahoma (PSO) and Oklahoma Natural Gas (ONG) should respond when utility system damaged at single-family residence

Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF)

• Air craft rescue and firefighting should control 90% of the fire intensity with 1 minute

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

• The flammable range of carbon monoxide (CO) is 12.5% to 74%

CO Incident

• After structure ventilation for a CO incident where CO reading is 20ppm, reoccupy only after reading is ventilated to less than 9ppm with safe logging survey

Elevator Incidents

• Bringing trapped passengers through the door openings can be done on either tractor or hydraulic elevators

Helicopter Landing Zones (LZs)

• The LZ should be at least 70′ by 70′

"MAYDAY" Reports

• Upon receipt of a MAYDAY, all companies must manually change to channel P

Fire-Resistive PPE

• Lightweight fire-resistive PPE is most appropriate during an auto extrication rescue

2020-2021 EMSA Contract

• An employee unable to perform duties beyond original sick leave must present a physician's statement every 30 calendar days, by assistant chief confirming continued inability

Denial of Duty Exchange Parameters

• When possible the discussion should be with the employee prior to denial, the parties agree that an employee shall not work in excess of three consecutive shifts, expect under circumstances of emergency callback

Inability to Meet Physical Agility Test Maintenance Levels

• A required meeting with a fitness coordinator or specialist will be schedule for employees who have failure in this situation

New Company Officer

• Should adopt an appropriate level of humility and respect for those that they supervise

Company Officer Functions

• Ensuring the safety of the unit's personnel is most important

Handling Unpopular Policies

• If any criticisms are questions about policies they shoulod be discussed privalely with the administration in otder to search for solutions

Transition to Company Officer Overcoming Challenges

• Praise in public; discipline in private

Recommended Approach for Applying Policies and Procedures

• Start tight, then go lights

Level I Fire Officers

• May supervise salvage and overhaul operations at incidents that involve criminal activity

NFPA 1021

• Fire officers should notify law enforcement of incidents to enforce laws, falls into the category for community government relations

Company officer unlisted duties

• Performing preconstruction plan reviews is a unlisted duty
• Effective command and consistent presence is needed by fire officers

Ethical Decision-Making

• Use Company ethical decision-making to manage issues as they arise; provide positive example for all ethical decisions/actions

Counseling Guidance

• State in detail exactly what action is expected or required to provide a clear direction for the employee

Fire Fighters & Mentors

• Must participate voluntarily

Types of Plans

Strategic

Successful Communication

• Avoid jargon with the public, elected officials, media and those outside profession

Officer Feeling Respect

• A good way to show officer respect is "I'm sorry you're having to go through this"

Important Effective Communication

• Assessing credibility of the speaker

Written Communications

• Use of current and understood words, terms and phrases

5 C's of Radio Communication

• Casualty isn't included in 5 C's

Aerial Operations

• Overheated brake components lose ability to stop a vehicle
• Cab riders must be wearing a seatbelt

When Parked Regeneration Cannot be Initiated

• Cannot be done during pumping operations

Overheated Engines

• Should be idled to cool temps before shut down/usual idle for 3 to 5 minutes
• Speeds to outrun effective audible warning device: 50mph

Locked Wheel Skid

• Ease off the brakes

Equipment Backing: IFSTA Recommends

• Very slow speed and drivers use caution
• Safe height for collapse zone is one & half times the building, the corner is the safest part of the building

"Inside/Outside" Method

• If the building is less than 5 stories, use equipment to attack the fire-attack pumper

Hydrants

• Use a counter-clockwise twist on intake hose connection

Tandem Pumping Operations: Layout with Supply Hose

• A tandem pump may be needed when "close together rather than even in lace paste & pressure higher"

Level II Staging

• Should shut off emergency lights and be ready

Driver Staging: Hot/Warm Area Operations?

• Cold area

Fire Near Railroad

• Always park the fire apparatus on the SAME side of the track from the incident & safety is a priority
• Fire truck is capable/equipped, which of the following makes the extinguisher an agent-greater absorbing capacity
• Proportional to it's depth

Aerial Device

• If the apparatus manufacturer recommends that the device is operated in the supported position, reduce Load the extension

Elevated Devices

• Finish by lowering the device
• Not always need to be provided their rated flows to be effective

Initial Response Strategy/Tactics

• More dense

• Liquids not soluble & H20 is more tough w fire fighting

Building Construction

• Class B foam application needs to be from a/an "uphill and upwind" position

Hydraulics

• Block leaks with any part of their body

Auxiliary pump

• Limit bedding the device

Elevating Device

• With no water:750 pounds

Ladder Pipe

• Supplied connections

Electrical Cords

• 200 ft/daily

Drivers

Do NOT use devices @ low elevation's: because old ones are NOT designed

Surface Conditions

• Weather operations, dry, solid ground can become unstable

• Do NOT position the apparatus near winds

• Approach the building STOP device OVER THE CAB TRUCK

• For quick ladder, nozzle PSI is used @ 75.80.80

Operational Safety

• Finish lowered & when approaching structures

• Rescue Priority: In conditions w/largest # of people-hazard zones in the area/exposure zones

Water Applications

• First rung even with the window

Assisting Fire Fighters: Ladders: The Process

• The assist fire fighter should know what the descent is

FireFighter Cancer/Safety

• Use SCBAs from the beginning of firefighting operations

Truck company: Secondary Damage

• Result of ventilation

Survey Purposes

Safety personnel familiar with the area

Risk Assessment

• Look at dispatch information

Smoke

• Dense/black rubber

Building Frame Construction

• More prone to collapse/fail

"Closed" Compartments

• Oxygen supply

Unenforced Structures

• Capacity to hold heat

Ventilation

Area too big--> Mechanical/Forced

Weather-Related

Wind & Temperature

Effective Use of HVAC System

Limit fire/smoke extension to the small posdible area

This quiz covers essential firefighting procedures, safety protocols, and incident management, including reoccupation after CO incidents, utility shut-off conditions, aircraft rescue, elevator rescue, and helicopter landing zone safety. It emphasizes communication during emergencies and general safety measures.