28 Questions
What does ESS stand for in the context of the fire procedure manual?
Energy Storage System
What is the definition of a 'Working Fire' as per the manual?
A fire in a structure that extends beyond the room of origin or involves structural members
What information should the first arriving unit provide to Dispatch according to the manual?
Unit on-scene, initial scene size-up, and mode of operation
What should the Incident Command (IC) do during the first five minutes according to the manual?
Establish incident command, consult a building pre-plan if available, and coordinate with dispatch
What must be done prior to post-fire investigations?
Ventilate the area and monitor with a four-gas multi-meter
When should post-fire investigations be conducted?
Only after deactivating the gas meter
Who needs to approve access to the warm or hot zone for the fire investigator?
The incident commander
Who should be consulted for gas meter calibration after fire operations?
Support services
How should apparatus position when arriving at the scene?
According to building pre-plan or as directed by the IC, maintaining water supply and accountability
What factors should the IC consider when ordering apparatus into a scene?
Water supply, fire attack, aerial operations, and potential hazards
What types of command modes can be declared at a fire incident?
Investigative, Fast Attack, Command
What is the purpose of a 360 assessment at a fire incident?
To report on construction type, fire location, utilities, victims, and special hazards to the Incident Commander (IC)
When should a hot zone be established at a fire incident?
Boundaries determined by the specific hazard and entry restricted as appropriate
What should be prioritized and assigned in the initial incident action plan (IAP)?
Tasks including scene safety, primary search and rescue, initial fire attack, water supply, ventilation, and Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC)
What is the purpose of establishing groups and divisions at a fire incident?
To maintain proper span of control
'Additional alarm assignments may be requested based on' what factors?
Resource needs, personnel needs, duration of incident, environmental factors
What should safety officers monitor at a fire incident?
Conditions, activities, operations
When should a personnel accountability system be established at a fire incident?
Ideally at the incident command post
When can operational modes be declared at a fire incident?
Offensive or Defensive modes can be declared after command modes are declared as Investigative or Fast Attack.
When can a law enforcement representative be requested to the command post at a fire incident?
As needed based on specific circumstances
What specific procedures are outlined for different roles at a fire incident?
360 surveys, establishing water supply, RIC staging, ventilation, forcible entry, search and rescue.
What is the commercial structure Fire response?
4 Engines, 3 Rescues, 2 Chiefs and 1 Ladder
What is the Residential Fire response
3 Engines, 2 Rescues, 2 Chiefs and 1 ladder
What is the ALF residential fire response?
3 Engines, 3 rescues, 2 Chiefs and 1 ladder
What is the Hospital Fire response?
4 Engines, 3 Rescues, 2 Chiefs and 1 ladder
What is the Nursing home fire Response?
4 Engines, 3 Rescues, 2 Chiefs and 1 Ladder
What Resources do you get when you call a working structure Fire?
An extra Engine, Rescue, On duty Inspector, CERT, Air van and utilities.
What is a Second Alarm response?
Mirrors the First alarm
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.
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.
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