Hoffman Estates Fire Department SOP

Questions and Answers

Which department does not have an 'XXX' marking?

DES PLAINES FIRE DEPT (correct)

HAMPSHIRE FIRE DEPT

WEST CHICAGO

SCHAUMBURG FIRE DEPT

What is the purpose of the 'XXX' markings in the table?

To indicate the stricken fire department (correct)

To indicate the department with MABAS Mutual Aid

To indicate the closest apparatus

To indicate the department with the Shift Commander

How many fire departments are listed in the table?

30 (correct)

Which fire department does not have a 'COUNTRYSIDE' in its name?

SCHAUMBURG FIRE DEPT Signup and view all the answers

What is the date of the revised table?

01/31/2022 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a fire department?

MABAS MUTUAL AID Signup and view all the answers

How many digits are in the MABAS Mutual Aid Chiefs Response numbers?

3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the criteria for determining which apparatus responds in an actual emergency?

Closest apparatus Signup and view all the answers

During non-business hours, who responds to requests for a Chief Officer or Safety Officer?

The closest Chief Officer or as shown on pg. 6 Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of personnel required for a Hazardous Materials response?

Two Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for backfilling the Shift Commander position when staffing permits?

A qualified member Signup and view all the answers

How are Technical Rescue responses staffed?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

Who is notified when a Chief Officer is unavailable for a request during non-business hours?

NWCD Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for relaying a request for a Chief Officer during normal business hours?

The Shift Commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Shift Commander during a MABAS Box Alarm?

To respond as a Chief Officer. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of initial notification for a request for a Chief Officer?

Chief’s page from NWCD Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended staging distance for fire personnel responding to a bomb threat?

500 feet Signup and view all the answers

Who should the engine officer communicate with face to face when responding to a bomb threat?

The police department Signup and view all the answers

What action should the shift commander take upon receiving a bomb threat?

Contact police command for additional fire units Signup and view all the answers

In which mode should the district or closest engine respond to bomb threats?

Non-emergency mode Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the response to bomb threats?

The shift commander should solely manage the fire unit deployment. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following fire departments is listed in the response table?

Arlington Heights Fire Department Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following fire departments is located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago?

Rolling Meadows Fire Dept. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Non-classified' refer to in the context of fire response?

Any call without a set response procedure. Signup and view all the answers

In case of a conflict, which guidelines take precedence according to the provided content?

HEFD Standard Operating Guidelines Signup and view all the answers

How does NWCD determine which personnel respond to a 'Non-classified' call?

Through a shift commander's authorization. Signup and view all the answers

Which fire department is paired with another in the list provided?

Palatine Rural/Inverness Fire Dept. and Wheeling Fire Dept. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the MABAS Illinois Policies and Procedures mention?

To outline response protocols for fire calls. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum staffing requirement for an engine or tower response?

3 personnel Signup and view all the answers

In the event that Engine 23 or Engine 24 responds, what action should Engine 22 take?

Change quarters to that station Signup and view all the answers

How are water rescue responses to be staffed according to the guideline?

With 2 personnel and additional divers as needed Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the guideline stated in the document?

To standardize responses for all unclassified incidents Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Shift Commander have regarding additional staffing for a response?

They may determine additional staffing needs based on the incident Signup and view all the answers

How often is the guideline scheduled for re-evaluation?

Every two years Signup and view all the answers

What should dictate any alterations to the response guideline?

Information received from NWCD or the status of personnel Signup and view all the answers

Who approved the guideline for the Hoffman Estates Fire Department?

The Fire Chief, Alan Wax Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hoffman Estates Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines

Purpose

To provide standardized and predetermined responses to all incidents not classified by Northwest Central Dispatch (NWCD)

Policy

To follow this guideline, but it may be altered to achieve a more appropriate response based on information received from NWCD or to achieve a faster response based on location and/or status of fire department apparatus and personnel

Procedure

MABAS Box Alarm Responses

Ambulance responses: made by the closest apparatus or as shown on pg. 3-4
Engine responses: made by the closest apparatus or as shown on pg. 3-4
- Minimum staffing of an engine or tower: 3 personnel
Additional staffing: supplemented by call back personnel
When Eng. 23 or Eng. 24 responds, Eng. 22 will change quarters to that station
Water rescue responses: made with two personnel
Technical rescue responses: made using TRT 24 with appropriate rescue equipment and TRS personnel
Hazardous Materials responses: made by HazMat 24 with a minimum of two personnel, one of which will be HazMat Technician
Chief Officer/Incident Safety Officer Response:
- During normal business hours: requests for a Chief Officer and/or Safety Officer will be filled based on availability by the Chief, Deputy Chief, or Battalion Chief
- During non-business hours, weekends, and holidays: responses will be made by the closest Chief Officer or as shown on pg. 6
- Notification process: initial notification will be via Chief’s page from NWCD, followed by relay to the designated Chief Officer by telephone or cell phone

Requests for Battalion 6

Filled by the on-duty Shift Commander
If staffing permits, backfilled with a qualified member to work as the acting Shift Commander
Otherwise, a Staff Chief will be notified through NWCD to backfill the opening

Bomb Threats, Hostage Situations, Barricaded Subject, and other Police Requests

Engine officer should communicate with the police department face-to-face
Shift commander should attempt to contact police command to determine if any additional fire units are needed

MABAS Mutual Aid Engine and Ambulance Response

Assignments are established based on station locations of the stricken community
Actual emergencies may change which apparatus responds due to the closest apparatus criteria

MABAS Mutual Aid Chiefs Response

Assignments are established based on station locations of the stricken community

Definitions

Non-classified: any call for which NWCD does not have a set response procedure
NWCD will contact the shift commander to coordinate and authorize the appropriate apparatus and/or personnel response

Exceptions

Where MABAS Illinois Policies and Procedures current online reference or MABAS 1 Operating Guidelines/Policy Statements are in conflict with HEFD Standard Operating Guidelines, HEFD Standard Operating Guidelines will take precedence

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Description

This quiz covers the standard operating guidelines for the Hoffman Estates Fire Department, including procedures for incident responses and MABAS box alarm responses.