Fireground Operations Procedures

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What is the first action the first arriving unit should take upon arrival at the scene?

Declare a command mode

Establish incident command and contact Dispatch (correct)

Request additional resources immediately

Perform a 360 assessment of the incident

What should be declared if fire or smoke is visible upon arrival?

Defensive mode

Command mode

Fast attack mode (correct)

Investigative mode

Which operational mode should be declared based on the extent of fire and life hazards?

Investigative

SOG

Fast Attack

Offensive or Defensive (correct)

Where should the accountability location be established?

At the incident command post Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following task assignments is NOT a responsibility listed under the initial action plan?

Technical Rescue Team Lead Signup and view all the answers

How should units maintain proper span of control during operations?

By dividing assignments into groups and/or divisions Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the elements of the initial incident action plan?

Prioritizing, assigning, and delegating tasks Signup and view all the answers

What factor should be considered when requesting additional resources?

Total response time Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of primary staging for fire apparatus?

To ensure that no more than two pieces of apparatus approach the scene Signup and view all the answers

In secondary staging, what should be announced when additional resources are dispatched?

The location of the staging area Signup and view all the answers

What safety measure must personnel observe before entering an IDLH atmosphere?

Wear full PPE and SCBA Signup and view all the answers

What principle should the IC incorporate at all levels of incident management?

Risk assessment and risk management principles Signup and view all the answers

What should Division/Group supervisors do before initiating their assigned tasks?

Communicate their intended actions and wait for confirmation Signup and view all the answers

What should the IC consider when there may be a violent encounter?

A stage-away option for apparatus positioning Signup and view all the answers

What do Crew Resource Management principles emphasize during emergency incidents?

Communication, teamwork, and critical decision-making Signup and view all the answers

How should units respond if they are not the first to arrive at the scene?

Park one block away and report their location Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Establishing Fireground Operations

The document outlines procedures for the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department to establish fireground operations.
The first arriving unit should contact dispatch and provide information, including their location, preliminary assessment, and establishing incident command.
If fire or smoke is visible, the first-arriving unit should declare "fast attack" mode and request a tactical channel.
The first-arriving unit should locate a Primary (Level 1) staging area for responding units.
The department's personnel accountability system should be established, ideally at the incident command post.
A 360 assessment of the incident should be conducted to provide information to the Incident Commander.
The incident commander will declare a command mode, choosing from "Investigative," "Fast Attack," or "Command."
The initial operational mode should be chosen based on the fire's extent, potential life hazards, building construction, occupancy, and available resources.
The operational modes are: "Offensive," "SOG," or "Defensive."
An Incident Action Plan should be developed, prioritizing and assigning tasks to incoming units, including safety officer, search and rescue, initial fire attack, water supply, and more.
Utilize groups and/or divisions for maintaining proper span of control.
Additional resources should be requested or cancelled as needed, considering the potential for increased response time.

Resource Deployment

Apparatus should be positioned according to the Incident Commander's directions and the incident’s specific conditions.
Primary (Level 1) staging should have one or two pieces of apparatus proceed to the scene, while others stage one block away.
Secondary (Level 2) staging is for second or greater alarm and mutual-aid companies.
The Incident Commander should consider a stage-away option if there's a potential for a violent encounter.
Personnel should wear appropriate structural firefighting PPE and be prepared to carry out their assigned tasks.
No personnel, regardless of rank, should enter an IDLH atmosphere without full PPE and SCBA .

Operations

Incident operations will be dictated by the incident and its conditions.

Universal Practices

The Incident Commander should incorporate risk management and risk assessment principles into all levels of the incident management system.
Crew Resource Management principles, including communications, teamwork, leadership, task allocation, and critical decision-making, should be implemented during all emergency incidents.
Division/Group supervisors should coordinate all fireground activity, communicating all intended actions and waiting for confirmation before initiation.

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Description

This quiz covers the essential procedures for establishing fireground operations as outlined by the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department. Participants will learn about initial actions, incident command, and operational modes based on fire assessments. Test your knowledge on effective fire response strategies and command structure.