Hoffman Estates Fire Department: Inside Odor Investigation

Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of the Inside Odor Investigation (ODOR) guideline?

To instruct occupants to open doors and windows during an investigation.

To respond to incidents classified as a fire incident by Northwest Central Dispatch (NWCD).

To gather information about medical assistance required at the scene.

To provide standardized and predetermined responses to all Inside Odor Investigation incidents. (correct)

How many pages does the Inside Odor Investigation (ODOR) guideline consist of?

2 (correct)

What is the role of Northwest Central Dispatch (NWCD) in an Inside Odor Investigation incident?

To respond to the incident with fire department apparatus and personnel.

To instruct occupants to evacuate the structure.

To gather information from the caller at the time of the original call for assistance. (correct)

To upgrade the incident to a fire incident.

Which unit will respond to an Inside Odor Investigation incident if Tower 22 is unavailable?

Squad 22 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department's policy for Inside Odor Investigation incidents?

To achieve a faster response based on location and/or status of fire department apparatus and personnel. Signup and view all the answers

What instruction will NWCD give to occupants who cannot evacuate the structure during an Inside Odor Investigation incident?

To open a window and stay close to fresh air. Signup and view all the answers

When can the Hoffman Estates Fire Department alter its response to an Inside Odor Investigation incident?

Based on information received from NWCD or to achieve a faster response. Signup and view all the answers

Who approved the Inside Odor Investigation (ODOR) guideline?

Alan Wax, Fire Chief Signup and view all the answers

What does an Inside Odor Investigation involve?

An odor investigation without visible smoke or fire. Signup and view all the answers

In which circumstance should an incident be classified as Code 3?

When there is visible smoke or haze present. Signup and view all the answers

What will take precedence if there is a conflict between MABAS Illinois Policies and HEFD Standard Operating Guidelines?

HEFD Standard Operating Guidelines. Signup and view all the answers

What is required for Command to upgrade an incident to a hazardous materials incident?

A HAZMAT 1 response must be balanced with NWCD. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would not trigger a Code 3 classification?

Electrical burning odor with no visible smoke. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios is considered an Inside Odor Investigation?

Assessing the odor of gas inside a closed building. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Inside Odor Investigation (ODOR) Guidelines

Purpose

To provide standardized responses to Inside Odor Investigation (ODOR) incidents
To ensure appropriate responses based on information received from Northwest Central Dispatch (NWCD)

Policy

Follow this guideline, but may be altered for a more appropriate response based on location, apparatus, and personnel status
NWCD will gather information on:
- Medical assistance needs
- Occupant evacuation and ventilation instructions

Procedure

Response units:
- Still district or closest engine
- Still district or closest ambulance
- Tower 22 (or Squad 22 if unavailable)
- Battalion 6
Upgrade options:
- Code 3 response for fire incident
- HAZMAT 1 response for hazardous materials incident

Definitions

Inside Odor Investigation: non-medical situation involving an odor investigation inside a building or structure with no visible smoke or fire
Examples:
- Smell of smoke inside
- Electrical burning smell
- Unidentified odor
- Gas smell inside a building

Exceptions

Precedence of HEFD Standard Operating Guidelines over MABAS Illinois Policies and Procedures and MABAS 1 Operating Guidelines/Policy Statements