OFM SIR: Selected Issues Part 3
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What is the first priority for selecting a response type code?

  • The type of false alarm
  • The type of emergency situation
  • The type of FD activity
  • The situation occurred at an illegal grow or drug operation (correct)

    • What should you do if the situation is not at an illegal grow or drug operation?

  • Report on the type of false alarm
  • Report on the emergency situation (correct)
  • Report on the initial call classification
  • Report on the FD activity

    • What is code 921 for?

  • Illegal grow operation (no fire) (correct)
  • Public Hazard situations
  • Medical / resuscitator calls
  • False Alarms

    • What is the purpose of the SIR Response Type code?

    <p>To report the actual activity of the fire department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do codes with a grey background indicate?

    <p>Public Hazard, Rescue, Medical / resuscitator calls, Other response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when reporting on the non-fire response type?

    <p>Select only one code based on the priorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be reported under Fire codes 1 through 3?

    <p>Evidence of uncontrolled fire, even if it was no longer burning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of situation would be categorized as code 31?

    <p>Alarm system equipment malfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of code 37?

    <p>To report a CO false alarm due to perceived emergency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of situation would be categorized as code 58?

    <p>Public hazard false alarm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration when determining response type?

    <p>Whether there was evidence of uncontrolled fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of incident would be reported under code 53?

    <p>CO incident with CO present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following would NOT be categorized under pre-fire conditions?

    <p>Evidence of uncontrolled fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between code 32 and code 35?

    <p>Code 32 is for accidental activation of an alarm system, while code 35 is for accidental activation by a person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of situation would be categorized as code 11?

    <p>Overpressure rupture without fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main consideration when determining whether a situation is a public hazard?

    <p>Whether hazardous materials are involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the code for a rescue incident where no rescue action was necessary?

    <p>698</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of incident would be coded as 59?

    <p>Public hazard incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the code for a medical emergency where the fire department administered oxygen?

    <p>701</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of incident would be coded as 65?

    <p>Home/Residential Accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the code for a medical emergency where the patient did not need medical aid on arrival?

    <p>84</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the code for a false alarm where rescue activity was requested?

    <p>699</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the code for a vehicle extrication incident?

    <p>61</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the code for a medical emergency where the fire department administered CPR?

    <p>702</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances should codes 921 or 922 be used?

    <p>When an illegal drug or grow operation is present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a call is cancelled in the station or on route?

    <p>Use the appropriate code for the actual incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of incident would be coded as 62?

    <p>Vehicle Collision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the code for a medical emergency where the patient's vital signs were absent and they were declared dead on arrival?

    <p>85</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is code 94 used for?

    <p>Other public service in response to an emergency call out</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should code 98 be used?

    <p>When assistance is not required by another agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of code 99?

    <p>Other response not fitting any of the response types</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a report not be filed?

    <p>For non-emergency FD activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Non-Fire Emergency Calls

    • The SIR Response Type is used to report the actual activity of the fire department or emergency situation upon arrival, not the initial call classification.

    Prioritization

    • Priority 1: Situation occurred at an illegal grow or drug operation.
    • Priority 2: Report FD activity, false alarms, and other key situations.
    • Priority 3: Report on the emergency situation using the most appropriate code.

    Response Type Codes

    • Illegal grow operation (no fire): 921
    • Illegal drug operation (no fire): 922
    • Other response codes:
      • Overheat (no fire): 21
      • Pot on stove (no fire): 22
      • Other cooking/toasting/smoke/steam (no fire): 24
      • Lightning (no fire): 25
      • Fireworks (no fire): 26
      • Pre-fire conditions (no fire): 29
      • Alarm system equipment malfunction: 31
      • Alarm system equipment accidental activation: 32
      • Human malicious intent: 33
      • Human perceived emergency: 34
      • Human accidental activation: 35
      • False fire calls:
        • CO false alarm: 37
        • Other false fire call: 39

    False Alarms

    • False alarms are categorized into:
      • False fire calls: 39
      • CO false alarms: 37, 38
      • Public hazard false alarm: 58
      • Rescue false alarm: 699
      • Medical false alarm: 899

    Public Hazards

    • Public hazard codes:
      • Overpressure rupture (no fire): 11
      • Munitions explosion (no fire): 12
      • Gas leak: 41-44
      • Spill: 45-47
      • Radioactive material problem: 48
      • Ruptured water/steam pipe: 49
      • Power lines down, arcing: 50
      • Bomb, explosive removal, standby: 51
      • Suspicious substance: 54
      • Public hazard no action required: 57
      • Public hazard false alarm: 58
      • Other public hazard: 59

    Rescues

    • Rescue codes:
      • Trench rescue (non-fire): 601
      • Confined space rescue (non-fire): 602
      • High angle rescue (non-fire): 603
      • Low angle rescue (non-fire): 604
      • Animal rescue: 605
      • Vehicle extrication: 61
      • Vehicle collision: 62
      • Building collapse: 63
      • Commercial/industrial accident: 64
      • Home/residential accident: 65
      • Persons trapped in elevator: 66
      • Water rescue: 67
      • Water ice rescue: 68
      • Other rescue: 69
      • Rescue no action required: 698
      • Rescue false alarm: 699

    Medical/Resuscitator Calls

    • Medical/resuscitator codes:
      • Oxygen administered: 701
      • CPR administered: 702
      • Defibrillator used: 703
      • Asphyxia, respiratory condition: 71
      • Seizure: 73
      • Electric shock: 74
      • Traumatic shock: 75
      • Chest pains or suspected heart attack: 76
      • Burns: 82
      • Medical aid not required on arrival: 84
      • Vital signs absent, DOA: 85
      • Alcohol or drug-related: 86
      • Accident or illness-related: 88
      • Other medical/resuscitator call: 89
      • Medical/resuscitator call no action required: 898
      • Medical/resuscitator call false alarm: 899

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    Identify and report non-fire response types, including false alarms, with priority given to illegal grow or drug operations, FD activity, and other key situations.

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