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According to the policy, what is the primary responsibility of the Omaha Police Department at the scene of a fire?
According to the policy, what is the primary responsibility of the Omaha Police Department at the scene of a fire?
- To enter the fire-involved building and attempt to save lives
- To conduct arson investigations
- To guard against theft and trespassing until the Omaha Fire Department assumes command
- To provide traffic control and establish the outer perimeter (correct)
What is the definition of a 'fire line' according to the policy?
What is the definition of a 'fire line' according to the policy?
- A line of police officers controlling access to the fire scene
- An interior perimeter maintained with discretion so as not to interfere unreasonably with the rights of persons living or working therein (correct)
- An exterior perimeter maintained to prevent unauthorized access to the fire scene
- A line of firefighters surrounding the fire to contain it
According to the policy, which of the following is the correct procedure for police officers when they arrive at a fire scene before firefighters?
According to the policy, which of the following is the correct procedure for police officers when they arrive at a fire scene before firefighters?
- Officers should wait for the Omaha Fire Department to arrive and assume command of the scene (correct)
- Officers should attempt to extinguish the fire using available equipment
- Officers should immediately enter the fire-involved building to attempt to save lives
- Officers should establish the outer perimeter and fire lines, and provide traffic control
According to the policy, who is responsible for conducting arson investigations?
According to the policy, who is responsible for conducting arson investigations?
What is the policy regarding unauthorized individuals within the fire lines?
What is the policy regarding unauthorized individuals within the fire lines?
According to the policy, in what circumstances should police officers attempt to enter a fire-involved building?
According to the policy, in what circumstances should police officers attempt to enter a fire-involved building?
What is the primary responsibility of OPD officers when assisting the Omaha Fire Department?
What is the primary responsibility of OPD officers when assisting the Omaha Fire Department?
What is the primary responsibility of OFD inspectors and command officers according to the text?
What is the primary responsibility of OFD inspectors and command officers according to the text?
When should OPD officers issue a criminal citation for a Fire Code violation?
When should OPD officers issue a criminal citation for a Fire Code violation?
What should OPD officers do if they feel a volunteer emergency vehicle is being operated in an unsafe manner?
What should OPD officers do if they feel a volunteer emergency vehicle is being operated in an unsafe manner?
What is the role of OPD supervisors (sergeants) when responding to a call involving an overcrowding violation?
What is the role of OPD supervisors (sergeants) when responding to a call involving an overcrowding violation?
Who is responsible for making decisions about enforcement actions for Fire Code violations?
Who is responsible for making decisions about enforcement actions for Fire Code violations?
What is the primary purpose of officers stationed around the outer perimeter of a multiple alarm fire scene?
What is the primary purpose of officers stationed around the outer perimeter of a multiple alarm fire scene?
What is the purpose of MUD employees arriving at the scene of a multiple alarm fire?
What is the purpose of MUD employees arriving at the scene of a multiple alarm fire?
What is the primary purpose of officers not entering above the lowest level of the fire?
What is the primary purpose of officers not entering above the lowest level of the fire?
What is the main reason officers should not park their vehicles directly in front of the fire scene?
What is the main reason officers should not park their vehicles directly in front of the fire scene?
What is the primary reason officers should not carry victims from the fire area?
What is the primary reason officers should not carry victims from the fire area?
What is the main purpose of officers testing the doorknob with the back of their bare hand before entering a burning building?
What is the main purpose of officers testing the doorknob with the back of their bare hand before entering a burning building?
What is the main reason officers should close all doors that were opened or entered when inside a burning building?
What is the main reason officers should close all doors that were opened or entered when inside a burning building?
What is the primary purpose of officers leaving another officer at the door to the fire area when entering a burning building?
What is the primary purpose of officers leaving another officer at the door to the fire area when entering a burning building?
What is the primary reason officers should not ventilate the area or break glass when above the lowest level of a fire?
What is the primary reason officers should not ventilate the area or break glass when above the lowest level of a fire?
What is the primary purpose of the 'Red Light' identification permits issued by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office to volunteer fire department and rescue squad members?
What is the primary purpose of the 'Red Light' identification permits issued by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office to volunteer fire department and rescue squad members?
What action may be taken by an officer if they feel a volunteer emergency vehicle is being operated unsafely?
What action may be taken by an officer if they feel a volunteer emergency vehicle is being operated unsafely?
In what circumstances should the OPD issue citations for violations of other ordinances and statutes?
In what circumstances should the OPD issue citations for violations of other ordinances and statutes?
When assisting the Omaha Fire Department, what should OPD officers do if a Fire Inspector requests a criminal citation to be issued?
When assisting the Omaha Fire Department, what should OPD officers do if a Fire Inspector requests a criminal citation to be issued?
What should OPD sergeants do when responding to a call about an overcrowding violation at a fire scene?
What should OPD sergeants do when responding to a call about an overcrowding violation at a fire scene?
Who is responsible for making decisions concerning enforcement actions for Fire Code violations at the scene?
Who is responsible for making decisions concerning enforcement actions for Fire Code violations at the scene?
In which scenario are OPD officers not directly responsible for conducting arson investigations?
In which scenario are OPD officers not directly responsible for conducting arson investigations?
According to the policy, what is the primary reason officers should stay to the side of the door after opening it when entering a burning building?
According to the policy, what is the primary reason officers should stay to the side of the door after opening it when entering a burning building?
What is the primary purpose of officers counting doors from the stairway and checking floor layouts on the floor below the fire when entering a burning building?
What is the primary purpose of officers counting doors from the stairway and checking floor layouts on the floor below the fire when entering a burning building?
According to the policy, what is the primary reason officers should not go above the lowest level of the fire?
According to the policy, what is the primary reason officers should not go above the lowest level of the fire?
What is the primary purpose of MUD employees arriving at the scene of a multiple alarm fire?
What is the primary purpose of MUD employees arriving at the scene of a multiple alarm fire?
According to the policy, what is the main reason officers should not carry victims from the fire area?
According to the policy, what is the main reason officers should not carry victims from the fire area?
What is the primary responsibility of OPD officers when assisting the Omaha Fire Department at a fire scene?
What is the primary responsibility of OPD officers when assisting the Omaha Fire Department at a fire scene?
What is the main reason officers should close all doors that were opened or entered when inside a burning building?
What is the main reason officers should close all doors that were opened or entered when inside a burning building?
According to the policy, what is the primary purpose of officers testing the doorknob with the back of their bare hand before entering a burning building?
According to the policy, what is the primary purpose of officers testing the doorknob with the back of their bare hand before entering a burning building?
What is the primary reason officers should not park their vehicles directly in front of the fire scene?
What is the primary reason officers should not park their vehicles directly in front of the fire scene?
What is the primary responsibility of OFD inspectors and command officers according to the text?
What is the primary responsibility of OFD inspectors and command officers according to the text?
According to the policy, what should officers do when they arrive at a fire scene before firefighters?
According to the policy, what should officers do when they arrive at a fire scene before firefighters?
According to the definitions provided, what is the purpose of establishing 'fire lines'?
According to the definitions provided, what is the purpose of establishing 'fire lines'?
According to the policy, who is responsible for conducting arson investigations?
According to the policy, who is responsible for conducting arson investigations?
Based on the information provided, in what specific circumstance would the OPD investigate a fire-related case?
Based on the information provided, in what specific circumstance would the OPD investigate a fire-related case?
According to the policy, which of the following statements is true regarding unauthorized individuals within the fire lines?
According to the policy, which of the following statements is true regarding unauthorized individuals within the fire lines?
Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the role of MUD employees at the scene of a multiple alarm fire?
Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the role of MUD employees at the scene of a multiple alarm fire?
