Southern Nevada Fire Operations SOP Emergency Operations Quiz

What is the purpose of the procedure described in the text?

To define the distance between staging and the incident
To outline the responsibilities of an Incident Commander (IC)
To establish a standard approach to communicate company arrival (correct)
To specify the amount of equipment needed for a company

During 'In Transit,' what is the responsibility of the Company Officer?

Reporting directly to the Incident Commander (IC)
Assigning tasks to the crew
Monitoring the tactical radio channel (correct)
Assembling equipment for the company

When do staged companies receive an assignment according to the procedure?

Upon reaching their assignment area (correct)
Before leaving the fire station
After completing their task
While they're still in transit

What happens to the accountability of companies while they are 'In Transit'?

The accountability is lost by IC and Division/Group supervisor (B) Signup and view all the answers

When should a Company Officer notify the IC about the arrival of an 'In Transit' company?

Upon arrival to the assignment area or position (B) Signup and view all the answers

If a Division/Group is assigned, who should the Company Officer notify about their arrival?

Division/Group Supervisor (B) Signup and view all the answers

'In Transit' can vary due to all of the following EXCEPT:

Number of companies involved (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assigning On-deck crews around the fire ground?

To provide tactical reserves for managing standard work cycles (C) Signup and view all the answers

How are On-deck crews assigned to specific locations?

The IC directly assigns them to geographic locations or Divisions/Groups (A) Signup and view all the answers

What must crews do when assigned to an On-deck position?

Collect necessary tools/equipment/spare SCBAs and report to their assigned location (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step for an On-deck crew upon arrival at their assigned position?

Contact the IC or Division/Group supervisor and inform them of readiness (C) Signup and view all the answers

What information should the Division/Group supervisor provide to Command regarding the On-deck crews' arrival?

Confirmation that On-deck companies have arrived (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for On-deck crews to forecast their needs before reporting to their assigned locations?

To collect all necessary tools/equipment/spare SCBAs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does assigning staged resources as On-deck crews allow the IC to do?

Have backup personnel available for sudden incidents (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what way can assigning On-deck crews be described as proactive?

It anticipates future resource requirements (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of an on-deck crew according to the SOP?

Conducting a detailed size-up of the assigned area (D) Signup and view all the answers

What information should be transferred during a face to face between Company Officers?

Unit ID of crews operating inside the structure (C) Signup and view all the answers

When will crews assigned to rehab most likely be placed back in service?

After rehabbing (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the things NOT included in the size-up tasks for on-deck crews?

Estimating the number of external resources required (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary task of on-deck crews while waiting for deployment?

Monitoring the tactical channel and remaining ready (C) Signup and view all the answers

At large-scale incidents, what does Command establish to oversee crews requiring rest and replenishment?

Rehab Group (D) Signup and view all the answers

What action should an on-deck crew take if they are used as a relief crew?

Perform a proper face to face and information transfer (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT required when refilling air and fluid replacement for companies operating within a Division/Group?

Evaluating the efficiency of the refill process (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of recycling as mentioned in the text?

Maintaining resources in critical Divisions/Groups (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should crews do after being relieved and recycled?

Report to the IC that they are ready to go back to work (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can crews expedite their recycling process when the light and air unit is not available?

Bring spare air cylinders (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can companies do to ensure timely recycling close to their Division/Group?

Refill their air supply and rehydrate before reporting back (C) Signup and view all the answers

What option do Command and Division/Group supervisors have regarding the light and air unit on the fire ground?

Option to assign/request it to a Division/Group (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue created by the distance between the work area and the rehab Group?

Challenge in reassigning crews in a timely manner (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a recommended action for companies being relieved and recycled?

Leave their assigned Division/Group area immediately (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should crews do if the light and air unit is not available in their Division/Group or area?

Utilize spare air cylinders for recycling close to their Division/Group (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an On-deck crew?

To remain at a staging position outside the immediate hazard zone until assigned by the IC or Division/Group supervisor (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the communication procedure for an On-deck crew's arrival?

Notify Command upon arrival and wait for further instruction (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'In Transit companies' refer to in the context of the text?

Companies arriving at an incident scene but not yet assigned by Command (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to assign On-deck crews to specific tasks?

IC or Division/Group supervisor (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an On-deck crew according to the text?

To remain available for assignment by Command or supervisors (C) Signup and view all the answers

How should an On-deck crew communicate their arrival at a tactical position?

In person to Command while reporting face to face (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best defines 'On-deck' in the context of emergency operations?

'On-deck' means being ready at a staging position just outside the immediate hazard zone until assigned. (B) Signup and view all the answers