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What is the primary purpose of the standard operating guidelines outlined for the Hoffman Estates Fire Department?
What is the primary purpose of the standard operating guidelines outlined for the Hoffman Estates Fire Department?
- To create a safety manual for fire department personal conduct
- To provide a protocol for routine fire department operations
- To establish a system for deploying qualified personnel and resources to communities in need (correct)
- To outline the financial budget for the fire department's operations
Who receives the request for mobilization in the event of an emergency?
Who receives the request for mobilization in the event of an emergency?
- The Shift Commander
- The Fire Chief alone
- Any available fire department personnel
- On-duty USAR or NIPAS E.S.T.TEMS team members (correct)
What action must team members take upon receiving a mobilization request?
What action must team members take upon receiving a mobilization request?
- Report directly to the Fire Chief for further instructions
- Wait for confirmation from the Shift Commander
- Notify their supervisor immediately (correct)
- File a report before responding
What is one responsibility of the Shift Commander in relation to personnel responding to an incident?
What is one responsibility of the Shift Commander in relation to personnel responding to an incident?
When personnel respond to an incident, what guideline must they adhere to?
When personnel respond to an incident, what guideline must they adhere to?
What is the effective date of the SOG for Responses for Specialized Response Teams?
What is the effective date of the SOG for Responses for Specialized Response Teams?
What action can be taken if on-duty team members are not available to respond?
What action can be taken if on-duty team members are not available to respond?
What does the acronym USAR stand for in the context of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department guidelines?
What does the acronym USAR stand for in the context of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department guidelines?
Study Notes
Hoffman Estates Fire Department Response Guidelines
- The purpose of the guidelines is to deploy qualified personnel, equipment, and resources to a stricken community requesting Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) and NIPAS E.S.T.TEMS Team assistance.
Receiving the Request
- On-duty USAR or NIPAS E.S.T.TEMS team members receive requests for mobilization through a personal paging system.
- Team members must immediately notify their supervisor when receiving a request.
Responding to the Incident
- The Shift Commander may request hire back personnel to replace responders if necessary.
- Responding personnel are allowed to use a department vehicle.
- Responders must adhere to Safety Operations Guideline – 004 Passenger and Driver Safety when using department vehicles.
References
- Safety Operations Guideline – 004 Passenger and Driver Safety
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Standard operating guidelines for the Hoffman Estates Fire Department's specialized response teams, detailing protocols for emergency responses.
