SOG 34-36
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What types of hazards can be found in clandestine labs?

  • Volatile compounds (correct)
  • Biological agents
  • Electrical hazards
  • Structural weaknesses
  • How do SJSO request hazmat support from SJCFR?

  • By mailing a letter
  • By sending an email
  • By using a special app
  • By contacting Fire Rescue Communications (correct)
  • What is the role of the Special Operations officer when hazmat support is requested?

  • Call the media for coverage
  • Assist in police investigations
  • Directly respond to the incident location
  • Gather information about the incident (correct)
  • What is the minimum response required when hazmat support is requested?

    <p>5 Special Operations Responders with Engine 16 and HazMat 16 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the appropriate unit response determined when SJSO requests hazmat support?

    <p>Based on the information gathered by the Special Operations officer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might actual paging of units and radio traffic be avoided during hazmat support requests?

    <p>To avoid tipping off suspects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of creating hot, warm, and cold zones around the incident?

    <p>To designate areas of different risk levels and control access (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if air monitoring is not available at the trench collapse site?

    <p>Assume an IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health) atmosphere is present (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration for rescuer safety in a trench collapse incident?

    <p>Ensuring the trench has been secured and stabilized before entry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to approach the trench from the ends?

    <p>To prevent further collapse of the trench walls (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Safety Officer in a trench collapse rescue operation?

    <p>To oversee the safety of those working or trapped in the hot zone and suspend operations if necessary (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with non-essential civilian personnel and rescue personnel during the trench collapse incident?

    <p>They should be removed to at least 150 feet from the incident and kept staged at least 50 feet from the incident (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) in a trench collapse rescue operation?

    <p>To be assembled and put in place prior to entry into the trench to provide emergency assistance if needed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with heavy equipment operating within 300 feet of the collapse?

    <p>Shut down all heavy equipment, but use caution to ensure ventilation or pumps are not disrupted (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the operation is determined to be a rescue, rather than a recovery?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to protect a partially buried victim from further collapse?

    <p>Set up temporary emergency shoring to protect the victim from further collapse (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should SJCFR personnel do before entering a suspected clandestine lab?

    <p>Get permission from the SJSO clandestine lab team (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation does an incident become classified as a Hazmat Level 2 incident?

    <p>Whenever SJCFR personnel enter the hot zone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who assumes command and control of incidents involving trench collapse within the response districts?

    <p>SJCFR personnel (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of SJCFR hazmat during incidents involving clandestine labs?

    <p>Support the SJSO during these incidents (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of SJSO during incidents with secondary devices?

    <p>Clearing the structure and assuming all incident action responsibility (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When may SJCFR personnel be required to enter an identified hot zone?

    <p>Only when SJSO approves entry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of establishing a unified command at an incident involving a clandestine lab?

    <p>To coordinate actions between SJCFR and SJSO (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done before SJCFR hazmat personnel enter a hot zone?

    <p>Consult with SJSO officers for the best course of action (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key responsibility of SJSO when a clandestine lab is involved?

    <p>Clearing the structure for secondary devices and taking incident action responsibility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum frequency for taking and recording atmospheric readings in the confined space?

    <p>Every 10 minutes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action will be taken if the atmospheric readings are deemed unsafe by the designated officer?

    <p>The entry teams will be removed from the space immediately (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a tripod and safety lines for vertical entrances?

    <p>To ensure the entry team is properly secured and can be quickly retrieved if needed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using intrinsically safe pass devices?

    <p>To ensure the entry team members can be quickly located and retrieved if needed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the rapid extrication/retrieval harness?

    <p>To allow for the quick removal of a victim from the confined space (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a victim SCBA or SAR and supply line?

    <p>To provide respiratory protection for a victim in the confined space (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the medical monitoring performed on the entry and backup teams?

    <p>To monitor the team members' vital signs and ensure their safety during the operation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using positive pressure ventilation in the confined space?

    <p>To exchange the total cubic feet of air in the confined space (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of locking out and tagging out mechanical devices and equipment in the confined space?

    <p>To ensure the equipment is not accidentally activated during the operation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the warning about the use of gas-powered ventilation fans in the confined space?

    <p>To ensure the fans do not increase the concentration of carbon monoxide in the space (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of Operations level responders in a trench emergency?

    <p>Ensuring proper equipment use and safe operations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type of trench collapse?

    <p>Spoil Pile Collapse (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a Slough-in Collapse, where are the victim(s) typically found?

    <p>On the floor or far wall of the trench (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of trench collapse is considered equivalent to trying to stop a car moving at 45 mph?

    <p>Sheer Wall Collapse (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the minimum distance between the first arriving apparatus and the incident location?

    <p>250 feet (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personnel should be requested to respond to a trench emergency?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information should the Incident Commander or operations officer determine during the assessment?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a Lips-In Failure, how far is the lip considered to extend vertically and horizontally from the edge of the trench?

    <p>2 feet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of Technician level responders in a trench emergency?

    <p>Coordinating incident response and shoring placement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor should be considered when assessing the potential for additional trench collapse?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason that termination of operations during a response is considered dangerous?

    <p>Secondary collapses are more likely to occur during this period (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In confined space rescue operations, what are the responsibilities of personnel at the Awareness level?

    <p>Initiating scene control and management (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what level of confined space rescue must responders be familiar with hazardous monitoring and rope rescue techniques?

    <p>Technician level (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of establishing a 'Hot Zone' and 'Warm Zone' when responding to an incident?

    <p>To establish safe and controlled areas of operation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main requirement for Special Operation Responders to enter a confined space in a rescue operation?

    <p>Operations level training (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for personnel not to take actions they are not properly trained or equipped for in confined space situations?

    <p>To prevent additional hazards or accidents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protocol for handling media inquiries during technical rescue operations?

    <p>Refer all media questions to the Incident Commander (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel prioritize when approaching confined spaces?

    <p>Gathering as much information as possible (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it necessary to establish a PTO during a technical rescue operation?

    <p>When rapid extrication techniques are required (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Operational Level require responders to be capable of?

    <p>Equipment use and operating safely in a confined space emergency (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of all personnel assigned to a rescue scene?

    <p>Act in a professional manner at all times (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Department recognized accountability system throughout an event?

    <p>Tracking the number of personnel on-site (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is in charge of accounting for all personnel involved in an incident after victims have been removed?

    <p>Incident Commander or Special Operations Officer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a debriefing be considered during an emergency response operation?

    <p>At the conclusion of the response operation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken after decontamination of entry personnel and victims in a confined space rescue operation?

    <p>Take and record vital signs on the Confined Space Medical Checklist (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate action if a media member asks a rescuer a question during an operation?

    <p>Refer the media member to the Incident Commander (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done before attempting an uncomplicated or basic rescue?

    <p>Ensure proper scene size-up, risk/benefit analysis, appropriate PPE, and safety measures are in place. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should on-scene personnel try to do while waiting for the Special Operations response?

    <p>Attempt to make verbal contact with the victim(s) and encourage self-extrication if possible. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following should be established by the Special Operations officer working with command?

    <p>A safety officer, technical advisor, staging area, decontamination area, rehabilitation area, and ensuring at least one ALS medical unit is on scene. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done before any entry into the confined space?

    <p>Ensure completion of the &quot;Confined Space Entry Checklist&quot; and &quot;Confined Space Entry Medical Checklist&quot;. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What precautions should be taken for each entrant into the confined space?

    <p>Each entrant should be attached to a safety line and belay line, and have one rescue person (RIT). (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done in the event of an airline failure on a supplied air respirator (SAR)?

    <p>The entire team should immediately leave the space, assisting the rescuer with the problem. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of hardware should be used if rigging, hauling, or the use of rope is needed in the confined space?

    <p>Non-sparking carabiners and hardware to avoid sparks. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be established before entry into the confined space?

    <p>A perimeter with tape and assigned police to ensure an access point. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be tested for during atmospheric monitoring of the confined space?

    <p>Oxygen deficiency, oxygen excess, toxicity, and flammability/combustibility. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following levels would be considered an immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) environment?

    <p>Oxygen deficiency below 23.5%, flammability/combustibility at 10% of LEL. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration when deciding on the entry location and method?

    <p>Ensuring team safety and minimizing risks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach when the victim's location is known or suspected?

    <p>Attempt a two-pronged attack from different entry points (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum time limit for a team to work inside a confined space?

    <p>30 minutes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to ensure proper egress during the confined space operation?

    <p>Mark entry and movement patterns with chalk or other methods (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When assessing the victim, what should be the first priority?

    <p>Checking the ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method for securing the patient during packaging and removal?

    <p>Adhering to accepted rope practices to move the extrication device (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When removing a victim, what should be avoided if possible?

    <p>Being blocked in by the victim during the removal process (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done after the incident to ensure proper documentation and equipment maintenance?

    <p>Conduct a debriefing and record the incident using proper documentation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with the Confined Space Entry and Medical Checklists after the incident?

    <p>Deliver them to the Captain at Station 4 or Station 16 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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