Hoffman Estates Fire Department Target Hazard Guidelines
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Hoffman Estates Fire Department Target Hazard Guidelines

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In the case of a structure fire with an active fire alarm (AFA), where should Station #24 companies report if the AFA location is unknown?

  • To the main fire alarm/security room.
  • To the main entrance located at the first floor center access in between Building B and Building C. (correct)
  • To the primary entrance closest to the AFA location.
  • To the primary entrance closest to the location of the reported fire.

    • If a medical emergency occurs in the main building, and the location is unknown to response personnel, where should companies report?

  • To the main fire alarm/security room.
  • To the main entrance located at the first floor center access in between Building B and Building C. (correct)
  • To the primary entrance closest to the location of the emergency.
  • To the primary entrance closest to Building B.

    • For a structure fire without an active fire alarm (AFA), and the location is known by responders, where should Station #24 companies report?

  • To the primary entrance closest to the location of the reported fire. (correct)
  • To the main fire alarm/security room.
  • To the primary entrance closest to the AFA location.
  • To the main entrance located at the first floor center access in between Building B and Building C.

    • In the event of a structure fire, regardless of whether an AFA is active, what is the initial action for Station #24 companies if the location of the fire is unknown?

    <p>Report to the main fire alarm/security room.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For a structure fire with an active fire alarm (AFA), and the location of the AFA is known by responders, where should Station #24 companies report?

    <p>To the primary entrance closest to the AFA location.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After arriving at the designated reporting point for a medical emergency, what is the next step for response personnel?

    <p>Wait for further instructions from security, management, or the communication center.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of reporting to the main fire alarm/security room in the event of a structure fire?

    <p>To provide updates on the fire's location.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For a structure fire without an active fire alarm (AFA), and the location of the fire is known by responders, what is the primary reporting point?

    <p>The primary entrance closest to the location of the reported fire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the initial attacking crew do after determining the area of activation?

    <p>Investigate the cause of the alarm via the closest available stairwell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the backup attack lines be laid if possible and practical?

    <p>From the floor below the fire floor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the second arriving engine company?

    <p>To supply the building's sprinkler and standpipe siamese</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Shift Commander upon arrival at the scene?

    <p>To coordinate activities and control smoke evacuation systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique challenges do the Sears parking garages present during emergencies?

    <p>They involve issues related to size and overhead clearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What guideline must emergency activities follow in elevated parking buildings?

    <p>Target Hazard Guideline 03 Elevated Parking Buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of clothing and equipment should investigating crews from Station #24 be equipped with?

    <p>Full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBAs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following relates specifically to the operations of the fire command in the context of this document?

    <p>Coordinating activities and managing smoke evacuation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which building is located at 3333 Beverly Road?

    <p>Main Building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the event of an emergency at the Sears Complex, where should companies report if the location is unknown?

    <p>The main entrance located at the first floor center access in between Building B and Building C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of dividing the Sears Complex into four areas?

    <p>To make it easier for response personnel to identify the location of an emergency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the revision number for this SOG document?

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the intended audience for this SOG document?

    <p>Emergency response personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'Re-evaluation Date' for this SOG document?

    <p>January 1, 2024</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym 'SOG' stand for in this document?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Sears Day Care Building?

    <p>It is a freestanding structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hoffman Estates Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines

    Sears Complex

    • The Sears Complex has been divided into four areas for emergency responses:
      • Sears Day Care Building (5334 Sears Parkway)
      • Three freestanding parking structures (exact locations to be determined using preplan area locations)
      • Main Building (3333 Beverly Road)
      • All Other Grounds and Roadways
    • Companies responding to emergencies are to report directly to the involved location or staging area until further direction

    Emergency Operations Relating to the Main Building

    • Medical Emergency Guidelines:
      • Report to the primary entrance closest to the emergency location
      • If location unknown, report to the main entrance at the first floor center access between Building B and Building C
    • Structure Fire Guidelines (Initial Activities):
      • Report of a structure fire without an AFA:
        • If location known, report to the primary entrance closest to the fire
        • If location unknown, report to the main entrance and then to the main fire alarm/security room
      • Report of a structure fire with an AFA:
        • If AFA location known, report to the primary entrance closest to the AFA
        • If AFA location unknown, report to the main entrance and then to the main fire alarm/security room

    Structure Fire Guidelines (Additional Activities)

    • Once the area of activation has been determined:
      • Crews from Station #24 or first arriving companies are to investigate the cause of the alarm using the closest available stairwell
      • Investigating companies must be equipped with full protective clothing and SCBAs
    • The initial attack line is to be attached to the closest available standpipe to the fire
    • Backup attack lines are to be laid from the floor below the fire floor (if possible and practical) or to the second nearest standpipe connection on the fire floor
    • The building's sprinkler and standpipe siamese is to be supplied by the second arriving engine company
    • The Shift Commander is to report directly to the fire command located in Building B to coordinate activities and control smoke evacuation systems

    Sears Parking Garages

    • Emergency activities must follow the Target Hazard Guideline 03 Elevated Parking Buildings
    • Unusual problems in the parking garages include:
      • Size of the buildings
      • Type of construction
      • Lack of overhead clearance
      • Standpipe systems within the structures

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    Standard Operating Guidelines for the Hoffman Estates Fire Department, specifically for target hazards at the Sears Complex. Effective as of January 1, 2022, and NIMS compliant.

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