Hoffman Estates Fire Department SOP
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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?

  • 25
  • 20
  • 30 (correct)
  • 35

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

    <p>SCHAUMBURG FIRE DEPT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the date of the revised table?

    <p>01/31/2022</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a fire department?

    <p>MABAS MUTUAL AID</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Closest apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A qualified member</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are Technical Rescue responses staffed?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>NWCD</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Shift Commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To respond as a Chief Officer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Chief’s page from NWCD</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>500 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The police department</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Contact police command for additional fire units</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Non-emergency mode</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Arlington Heights Fire Department</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Rolling Meadows Fire Dept.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Any call without a set response procedure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>HEFD Standard Operating Guidelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Through a shift commander's authorization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>To outline response protocols for fire calls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>3 personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Change quarters to that station</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>With 2 personnel and additional divers as needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To standardize responses for all unclassified incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They may determine additional staffing needs based on the incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often is the guideline scheduled for re-evaluation?

    <p>Every two years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should dictate any alterations to the response guideline?

    <p>Information received from NWCD or the status of personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who approved the guideline for the Hoffman Estates Fire Department?

    <p>The Fire Chief, Alan Wax</p> 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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    This quiz covers the standard operating guidelines for the Hoffman Estates Fire Department, including procedures for incident responses and MABAS box alarm responses.

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