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What does ESS stand for in the context of the fire procedure manual?
What does ESS stand for in the context of the fire procedure manual?
- Essential Safety System
- Emergency Supply Source
- Energy Storage System (correct)
- Emergency Staging System
What is the definition of a 'Working Fire' as per the manual?
What is the definition of a 'Working Fire' as per the manual?
- A fire in a structure that is easily controlled
- A fire in a structure that does not require external water supply
- A fire in a structure that extends beyond the room of origin or involves structural members (correct)
- A fire in a structure that is confined to the room of origin
What information should the first arriving unit provide to Dispatch according to the manual?
What information should the first arriving unit provide to Dispatch according to the manual?
- Unit on-scene, weather update, and estimated time of arrival for backup
- Unit on-scene, initial scene size-up, and mode of operation (correct)
- Unit on-scene, status of previous incidents, and resource allocation request
- Unit on-scene, number of personnel, and vehicle condition report
What should the Incident Command (IC) do during the first five minutes according to the manual?
What should the Incident Command (IC) do during the first five minutes according to the manual?
What must be done prior to post-fire investigations?
What must be done prior to post-fire investigations?
When should post-fire investigations be conducted?
When should post-fire investigations be conducted?
Who needs to approve access to the warm or hot zone for the fire investigator?
Who needs to approve access to the warm or hot zone for the fire investigator?
Who should be consulted for gas meter calibration after fire operations?
Who should be consulted for gas meter calibration after fire operations?
How should apparatus position when arriving at the scene?
How should apparatus position when arriving at the scene?
What factors should the IC consider when ordering apparatus into a scene?
What factors should the IC consider when ordering apparatus into a scene?
What types of command modes can be declared at a fire incident?
What types of command modes can be declared at a fire incident?
What is the purpose of a 360 assessment at a fire incident?
What is the purpose of a 360 assessment at a fire incident?
When should a hot zone be established at a fire incident?
When should a hot zone be established at a fire incident?
What should be prioritized and assigned in the initial incident action plan (IAP)?
What should be prioritized and assigned in the initial incident action plan (IAP)?
What is the purpose of establishing groups and divisions at a fire incident?
What is the purpose of establishing groups and divisions at a fire incident?
'Additional alarm assignments may be requested based on' what factors?
'Additional alarm assignments may be requested based on' what factors?
What should safety officers monitor at a fire incident?
What should safety officers monitor at a fire incident?
When should a personnel accountability system be established at a fire incident?
When should a personnel accountability system be established at a fire incident?
When can operational modes be declared at a fire incident?
When can operational modes be declared at a fire incident?
When can a law enforcement representative be requested to the command post at a fire incident?
When can a law enforcement representative be requested to the command post at a fire incident?
What specific procedures are outlined for different roles at a fire incident?
What specific procedures are outlined for different roles at a fire incident?
What is the commercial structure Fire response?
What is the commercial structure Fire response?
What is the Residential Fire response
What is the Residential Fire response
What is the ALF residential fire response?
What is the ALF residential fire response?
What is the Hospital Fire response?
What is the Hospital Fire response?
What is the Nursing home fire Response?
What is the Nursing home fire Response?
What Resources do you get when you call a working structure Fire?
What Resources do you get when you call a working structure Fire?
What is a Second Alarm response?
What is a Second Alarm response?
Study Notes
Fire Department Structure Fire Response Procedures
- The primary staging area should be located and units should be directed to the scene as needed.
- A personnel accountability system should be established, ideally at the incident command post.
- Additional alarm assignments may be requested based on resource needs, personnel needs, duration of incident, and environmental factors.
- A 360 assessment should be performed to report on construction type, fire location, utilities, victims, and special hazards to the Incident Commander (IC).
- Command modes can be declared as Investigative, Fast Attack, or Command, and operational modes can be declared as Offensive or Defensive.
- An initial incident action plan (IAP) should be developed and tasks should be prioritized and assigned to incoming units, including scene safety, primary search and rescue, initial fire attack, water supply, ventilation, and Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC).
- Groups and divisions should be utilized to maintain proper span of control.
- A hot zone should be established with boundaries determined by the specific hazard, and entry should be restricted as appropriate.
- Communications should be contacted for updates on response levels and to request additional required resources.
- A law enforcement representative may be requested to the command post as needed.
- Specific procedures are outlined for different engine, rescue, and chief roles, including 360 surveys, establishing water supply, RIC staging, ventilation, forcible entry, and search and rescue.
- Safety officers should monitor conditions, activities, operations, and report status to the Incident Commander.
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Learn about the safety protocols and procedures for conducting post fire investigations, including the use of gas meters, personal protective equipment, and obtaining approval from the incident commander.
