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What time must the open burning of yard waste be ignited?

  • After 8:00 am
  • After 9:00 am (correct)
  • After 7:00 am
  • After 10:00 am

    • How far must the open burning of yard waste be set back from any wildlands, brush, or combustible structure owned/leased by the burner?

  • 20 feet
  • 10 feet
  • 15 feet
  • 25 feet (correct)

    • What is the maximum diameter allowed for a pile of yard waste being burned?

  • 7 feet
  • 9 feet
  • 6 feet
  • 8 feet (correct)

    • What is the minimum distance the open burning of tree cutting debris must be from the nearest non-owner building?

    <p>300 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum diameter allowed for an air-curtain incinerator used for open burning of land clearing debris?

    <p>12 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum distance the open burning of land clearing debris using an air-curtain incinerator must be from any occupied building?

    <p>300 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fuel is prohibited from being used to start an air-curtain incinerator for open burning of land clearing debris?

    <p>Used oil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum time of day that open burning of land clearing debris must be extinguished, if not using an air-curtain incinerator?

    <p>One hour prior to sunset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where must the open burning of land clearing debris take place?

    <p>On the site where the land clearing debris was generated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum distance the open burning of yard waste must be from the nearest paved road?

    <p>25 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum allowable ash depth in the incinerator pit?

    <p>1/3 the pit depth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must pile burning be ignited?

    <p>After 9:00 am</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum setback distance for residential and agricultural/silvicultural pile burning from occupied buildings other than the landowner's?

    <p>300 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is open burning of animal carcasses allowed?

    <p>Both b and c</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum setback distance for non-residential pile burning without an Air Curtain Incinerator from occupied buildings?

    <p>1000 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of debris is allowed to be burned in open burns following a storm?

    <p>Only vegetated debris and untreated wood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for the open burning of storm-generated debris?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a bonfire or recreational burn?

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

    What is required for burning waste pesticide containers?

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

    What is the purpose of maintaining a log of daily beginning and ending times of charging at the incinerator site?

    <p>To ensure compliance with operating hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of this policy?

    <p>To establish guidelines for responding to legal and illegal control burns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of St. Johns County Fire Rescue personnel regarding control burns?

    <p>Issuing citations for illegal burns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, under what circumstances should St. Johns County Fire Rescue personnel respond in a non-emergency response mode (Code 1)?

    <p>When responding to an illegal control burn incident, unless structures are endangered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should St. Johns County Fire Rescue personnel handle confrontational situations when explaining the rules of legal burning?

    <p>Immediately direct the situation to the appropriate Battalion Chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, what conditions must NOT be in place for a control burn to be considered legal?

    <p>Both a County 'State of Emergency' and a Florida Forestry Service 'Red Flag' must not be in place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the policy?

    <p>St. Johns County Fire Rescue personnel are responsible for issuing citations for illegal burns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best extinguishing agent for an aluminum powder fire?

    <p>Sand, salt, talc, or other dry inert material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should you avoid using water on a magnesium fire?

    <p>Water can cause violent steam explosions when it hits the molten metal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the danger of using water on an alkali metal fire?

    <p>The water will cause the metal to violently decompose and produce hydrogen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the guidance provided in the text?

    <p>To provide recommendations for handling metal fires safely and effectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best extinguishing agent for a sodium fire?

    <p>Dry sodium chloride (table salt)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a piercing nozzle when extinguishing a fire?

    <p>To penetrate deep-seated fires and reach the base of the flames.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using tools like pike poles and shovels during extinguishment?

    <p>To overhaul the fire scene and ensure complete extinguishment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the special operations response for a metal fire?

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

    Why should you avoid using dry chemical (carbonate) and CO2 fire extinguishers on aluminum powder fires?

    <p>They have no extinguishing value for aluminum powder fires.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using boron trichloride gas in a magnesium furnace fire?

    <p>To inhibit the magnesium fire and bring it under control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum quantity of pesticide containers that can be burned per day in a specific location?

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

    What is the minimum distance required between multiple fires set in the same area?

    <p>1000 yards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about open burning of pesticide containers is true?

    <p>The containers must be rinsed with a diluting agent before burning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum distance required between an open burning fire and a public roadway?

    <p>100 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of container must be used for open burning of pesticide containers?

    <p>Group I containers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel wear when extinguishing dumpster fires?

    <p>Full personal protective equipment (PPE) including SCBA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if excessive hazardous materials are present in a dumpster fire?

    <p>Consider notifying Special Operations and/or State Warning Point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should personnel wear SCBA during overhaul of a dumpster fire?

    <p>SCBA must always be worn during overhaul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered when parking the apparatus at a dumpster fire?

    <p>Park the apparatus upwind/uphill if possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done before entering a compacting type dumpster?

    <p>Ensure the power is secured and follow lock-out/tag-out procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the guide mentioned in the text?

    <p>To provide a standard plan for handling vehicle crashes with patient entrapment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should all personnel consider when responding to vehicle extrication incidents?

    <p>Wearing full personal protective equipment (PPE).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel do before arriving at a crash scene?

    <p>Park the unit downwind and downhill of the incident.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of line should be deployed and charged at the crash scene as a safety measure?

    <p>1.75 inch preconnect foam-capable line.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential hazard within an accident scene involving vehicle extrication?

    <p>Down power lines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should an access area be made midway between the latch and hinges along the edge of the hood/trunk lid?

    <p>To prevent sudden re-ignition due to oxygen exposure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one method mentioned for fighting an engine compartment or trunk fire?

    <p>Using dry chemical directly on flames.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does a piercing nozzle play in extinguishing vehicle fires?

    <p>Providing access through the sidewall/tire area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should personnel park up wind and up hill of the incident?

    <p>To avoid potential hazards like power lines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel do after knocking down the fire during vehicle extrication?

    <p>Continue with complete extinguishment and forcible entry techniques.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done before cutting to remove the roof during vehicle extrication?

    <p>Pull plastic trim from all interior posts to expose any side air bags, high voltage wiring, or seat belt pretensioners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What precaution should be taken when working in areas with sharp metal during vehicle extrication?

    <p>Cover sharp metal in the work area to prevent injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should a completely removed roof or door be placed during vehicle extrication?

    <p>Place it in an area away from all rescue work activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach should be taken when opening or removing a door during vehicle extrication?

    <p>Work to separate the door from the 'Nadar' pin first, then open it outward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the extrication plan is proving unproductive?

    <p>The extrication plan can and should be changed if methods in use are unproductive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the primary consideration when responding to a vehicle fire?

    <p>Protecting personnel safety and public safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about parking the fire apparatus is correct?

    <p>The apparatus should be parked upwind and uphill from the fire if possible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following should be included in the initial arrival report by the first responder?

    <p>The location of the incident and the type of vehicle involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the guidelines, when should SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) be worn by personnel?

    <p>Whenever conditions present a hazardous atmosphere or if air monitoring is not available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with fuel and oil spills resulting from a vehicle fire?

    <p>They should be controlled with absorbent materials, but not brought back to the station</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about extinguishing vehicle fires is correct?

    <p>For larger fires, a preconnect line or foam should be used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the guidelines, what should be done with the vehicle battery during a vehicle fire?

    <p>It should be disconnected, with the negative side disconnected or cut first</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the fire attack strategy is correct?

    <p>The fire attack should begin with extinguishing the ground fire around the vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a SJCFR Fire Investigator be requested to respond to a vehicle fire?

    <p>If required, based on the circumstances of the incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions should be taken when responding to a vehicle fire involving hazardous materials?

    <p>Evacuate the area and request assistance from the hazardous materials team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of establishing a tool staging area and action circle?

    <p>To store rescue tools and equipment in preparation for extrication operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why must the vehicle battery be disconnected as soon as possible during an extrication operation?

    <p>To prevent any electrical sources from interfering with rescue efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration when scanning a vehicle for air bags during an extrication operation?

    <p>Controlling electrical sources to avoid hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should the vehicle air bags be disconnected if they were not deployed during a crash?

    <p>To prevent accidental deployment during extrication operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distance should rescuers maintain from an undeployed vehicle airbag?

    <p>20 inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to illuminate hazards at an extrication scene?

    <p>To identify potential risks and dangers for rescuers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of establishing a controlled movement during extrication?

    <p>To avoid further aggravating the patient's injuries during removal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should rescue tools be readily available at an extrication scene?

    <p>To minimize delays in accessing necessary equipment during extrication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do personnel need to carefully consider what additional resources may be needed at an incident scene?

    <p>To address specific needs such as medical, special tools, and manpower requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if airbags in a vehicle were not deployed during a crash?

    <p>Stay at least 5 inches away from side airbags and 20 inches from passenger side airbags</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Metal Fires

    • Aluminum Powder Fires:
      • Best extinguished by sand, salt, talc, special proprietary compounds, or other dry inert materials applied gently to smother the fire
      • Guard against dust explosion when ringing a pile of powder with sand
      • Water, foam, and carbon tetrachloride are not effective extinguishing agents
    • Magnesium Fires:
      • Solid pieces will melt faster than they burn, so guard for steam explosions when water hits molten metal
      • Large fires involving castings can be brought under control with large streams of water
      • Magnesium scrap cannot usually be put out with water, but produces explosions and spattering of chunks and particles
      • Sheet magnesium and small diameter pieces can be extinguished using TMB Trimethoxyboroxine) followed by a cooling water spray
    • Alkali Metals:
      • Burn at low temperatures and some ignite when moist
      • Decompose water violently to produce hydrogen, causing its ignition; caustic fumes are also given off at the same time
      • Fine dry sodium chloride (table salt) is a good extinguishing agent for sodium fires; graphite, dry soda ash, and special compounds can also be used

    Open Burning of Yard Waste and Tree Cutting Debris

    • Open Burning of Yard Waste:
      • Does not require authorization
      • Burn must be ignited after 9:00 am, and extinguished one hour prior to sunset
      • No burning shall be conducted during windy conditions
      • Approved yard waste/trash includes vegetative matter generated from landscaping, yard maintenance operations, and other such routine property cleanup activities
    • Open Burning of Tree Cutting Debris:
      • Prior to conducting the open burning, the person responsible for the burn must contact the Florida Forestry Service regarding the planned burning activity
      • Burn must be ignited after 9:00 am, and extinguished one hour prior to sunset, without visible flames by cutoff time
      • No burning shall be conducted during windy conditions
      • Tree cutting debris consists of trees, tree stumps, and tree limbs resulting from a tree removal or tree trimming operation
    • Open Burning of Land Clearing Debris:
      • Prior to conducting the burn, the person responsible for the burn must contact the Florida Forestry Service regarding the planned burning activity
      • Burn must be ignited after 9:00 am, and shall have no visible flame one hour prior to sunset or any time thereafter
      • Open burning is restricted to the site where the land clearing debris was generated
      • If an air-curtain is used, it must meet specific guidelines

    Vehicle Fires

    • Initial Response:
      • Consider safety hazards prior to arrival on scene based on information provided by dispatch
      • Park apparatus 100 ft from vehicle, upwind and uphill from the fire if possible
      • Wear full personal protective equipment (PPE) including SCBA while extinguishing vehicle fires
    • Scene Management:
      • Ascertain if there are any injuries or smoke inhalation victims
      • Determine the need for evacuation (tanker fire, haz-mat incident, etc.)
      • Decide on means of extinguishment based on the type and size of the fire
      • Control fuel and oil spills with absorbent materials carried on fire apparatus
    • Extinguishment Techniques:
      • Many small vehicle fires can be quickly brought under control with a dry chemical extinguisher
      • For larger fires, a preconnect line will be deployed and used to put the fire out
      • Consider foam if appropriate
      • Disconnect vehicle battery, negative side first, followed by the positive
      • Control fuel and oil spills with absorbent materials carried on fire apparatus
    • Special Considerations:
      • Be aware of the dangers of hydraulic bumpers/shocks involved in fire
      • Tires can be explosion hazards
      • Be aware of the dangers of front and side air bags
      • Be aware of existing dangers from hybrid vehicles (High voltage lines, lithium ion batteries, etc..)### Log of Daily Charging Times
    • A log of daily beginning and ending times of charging must be maintained on site.

    Incinerator Operation

    • Incinerator must be attended at all times while flames are visible.
    • Excessive visible emissions are not allowed, except between the first 30 minutes of operation each day.

    Ash Management

    • Ash must not be allowed to build up to the point where it impedes good conduction.
    • Ash must not be higher than 1/3 the pit depth.

    Pile Burning

    • Piles and windrow (large, long compost piles) burning must be ignited after 9:00 am.
    • There must be no visible flame one hour prior to sunset or any time thereafter.
    • Except, in smoke-sensitive areas as determined by the Florida Forestry Service.
    • Pile burning must be set back:
      • 100' from any paved public roadway.
      • The prevailing winds will direct the smoke away from any occupied building (other than the landowner) or roads.
    • Pile burning for paved public road maintenance and widening is exempt from the 100' set back, as long as the visibility on the roadway is not reduced to less than 1000'.
    • Pile burning must also meet one of the following requirements:
      • Residential, and Agricultural/ Silvicultural pile burning must be set back 300' or more from any occupied building other than that of the landowner and 50' from any wildlands, brush or combustible structure.
      • Non-residential pile burning without an Air Curtain Incinerator must be set back 1000' or more away from any occupied building and 100' from any wildlands, brush or combustible structure.

    Open Burning of Animal Carcasses

    • Allowed, provided the department of agriculture and consumer services has determined that the need for destruction of such carcasses constitutes an emergency requiring the use of open burning.

    Open Burning of Storm-Generated Debris

    • Consists of only vegetated debris and untreated wood.
    • Must be conducted under the authority of the municipal or county government responsible for clean-up activities following the storm.
    • Such burning using an air curtain incinerator will be conducted under the authority of the Florida Forestry Service.
    • The fire must be attended and adequate fire extinguishing equipment available at all times.

    Bonfire or Recreational Burn

    • Must be for recreational purposes, or ceremonial occasions, or outdoor non-commercial preparation of food, or for the warming of outdoor workers on cold days.
    • Must be attended at all times.

    Waste Pesticide Containers

    • The Florida Forestry Service is notified of the section, township, and range of the burn and a permit number issued by the Florida Forestry Service.
    • Waste pesticide containers may be burned in open fields by the owner of the crops, the owner's authorized employee or caretaker, or by commercial pesticide applicators hired by the owner or caretaker.
    • Containers must be the original container provided by the pesticide manufacturer or formulator and be for the specified product.
    • Containers must meet specific requirements, such as being classified as Group I containers and bearing label instructions stating that small quantities of the containers may be burned in open fields by the user of the pesticide when open burning is permitted.

    General Guidelines

    • This policy complies with Florida Administrative Code Chapter 62-256 F.A.C., and Chapter 51-2 F.A.C.
    • All St. Johns County Fire Rescue personnel will be courteous and non-confrontational when dealing with the public in explaining the rules of legal burning.

    Open Burning

    • Responding apparatus will respond to the incident in a non-emergency response mode (Code 1, unless structures are endangered).
    • Upon arrival on scene of a burn, responding personnel shall determine if the burn meets state statue and county ordinance.
    • A County "State of Emergency" or Florida Forestry Service "Red Flag" must not be in place.

    Dumpster Fires

    • St. Johns County Fire Rescue is responsible for the containment and extinguishment of any fire located in trash collection receptacles.
    • All personnel responsible will follow the Standard Operating Guideline for dumpster fires.
    • Responsibility falls on all personnel to properly manage dumpster fires in such a manner as to minimize property loss as well as injuries.
    • Personnel will consider personal safety as well as the safety of the general public when responding to such fires.

    Initial Response to Dumpster Fires

    • Consider safety hazards prior to arrival on scene based on information provided by dispatch (haz-mat, exposures, location of fire, etc.).
    • Consider apparatus exposure when parking your unit.
    • Park unit up-wind/up-hill if possible.
    • Perform a scene survey and call for additional response, if needed.
    • If possible, try to determine what is burning.
    • Consult with owners or employees, if available.

    Scene Management

    • Remove all bystanders from the area and away from the smoke.
    • Consider water supply.
    • If dumpster is a wheeled unit, it may be possible to move it away from affected buildings or other exposures.
    • Secure the power to compacting type dumpsters.
    • Never enter a compacting type dumpster without first securing the power and following "lock out-tag out" procedures.
    • Consider the use of class-A foam as a penetrant.
    • Run off may be a problem. Diking and plugging may need to be used for control.
    • If excessive hazardous materials are present, consider notifying Special Operations and/or State Warning Point.

    Extrication Techniques

    • It is recognized that the traumatized patient's recovery from injuries is directly influenced by the pre-hospital care and time taken to get that patient to a designated trauma center.
    • Personnel called to these incidents must use careful, efficient means to accomplish the following in a timely manner.
    • The initial actions include:
      • Establish command.
      • Check for and control hazards.
      • The Incident Commander and the extrication officer should develop an extrication Incident Action Plan for safely accessing, freeing, and removing patients.
      • Ensure that proper rescue tools are on scene or en route.
      • A determination must be made concerning what additional resources may be needed and notify Fire Rescue Communications.

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    This quiz covers guidelines for responding to legal and illegal control burns, specifically focusing on the responsibilities of St. Johns County Fire Rescue personnel. Topics include determining the legality of burns, following state statutes and county ordinances, and ensuring extinguishment of illegal fires.

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