Spring Fire Department Emergency Plan Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What level of readiness indicates no imminent hazardous conditions?

LEVEL 2 - Elevated Readiness

LEVEL 1 - Maximum Readiness

LEVEL 3 - Increased Readiness

LEVEL 4 - Normal Readiness (correct)

What is the primary purpose of the Emergency Deployment Plan?

To provide resources to other emergency services.

To train volunteers for emergency response.

To increase the number of employees in the department.

To prepare the Spring Fire Department for emergency situations. (correct)

What is one responsibility of the Logistics division before activation?

Create new policy guidelines

Setup Department Operations Center (correct)

Conduct daily training exercises

Review past incident reports

Which item is NOT typically prepared for dispersal by the Logistics division?

New vehicles Signup and view all the answers

Which level of readiness involves the automatic recall of off-duty employees?

Level 1 Signup and view all the answers

What must all reserve apparatus be made ready for?

Immediate use Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to determine the specific level of deployment?

The Fire Chief or a designated official Signup and view all the answers

What is true about Level 2 and Level 3 readiness?

They involve a possible automatic recall. Signup and view all the answers

What essential task is performed by the Facilities Maintenance team?

Check fluid levels in generators Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for constant social media posting during an activation?

Public Information Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement when Level 1 is declared?

ICS forms should be documented and submitted. Signup and view all the answers

What process must be documented during an activation?

All events and activities Signup and view all the answers

What does not occur during Level 1 readiness?

Deployment of only Support Services. Signup and view all the answers

The Emergency Deployment Plan is applicable to which members?

All members of the department. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if access to a third-party application for documentation is unavailable?

Email all ICS forms Signup and view all the answers

Which division is NOT explicitly mentioned as subject to recall during emergencies?

Research and Development Division Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the roles of the Command Staff during an emergency?

To assign personnel to meet emergency needs Signup and view all the answers

When is Level 2 - High Readiness declared?

When hazardous conditions pose a significant threat Signup and view all the answers

Which personnel can automatically be recalled during emergencies?

Off-duty employees in Operations, Support Services, and Training Signup and view all the answers

What staffing role is mandated during emergencies in the Department Operations Center?

Public Information Officer, representatives from various departments Signup and view all the answers

What happens to administrative staff during a Level 2 emergency?

They can work from home but may be required to staff the DOC Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of declaring Level 3 - Increased Readiness?

To increase awareness of significant threats Signup and view all the answers

Who determines the appropriate staffing levels during an emergency?

The Fire Chief or designated official Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason to declare a Level 2 - High Readiness?

Normal operations are running smoothly Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Department Operations Center (DOC) during an incident?

To coordinate county-wide operations through the Fire Desk Signup and view all the answers

What will determine the number of positions staffed at the DOC?

The size of the incident or event Signup and view all the answers

Which position at the DOC is responsible for managing SARCOP?

Call taker supporting the primary radio operator Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can exempt employees earn overtime pay during a state-declared disaster?

Only for FEMA/TDEM events that are eligible for reimbursement Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Fire Desk play in the unified command structure?

It coordinates county-wide operations and provides liaison support Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Department Operations Center (DOC) located?

In the conference room of administration Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following responsibilities does the primary radio operator hold?

Assuming main dispatch roles if required Signup and view all the answers

Which documents must exempt employees complete for overtime approval?

Proper ICS forms Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Spring Fire Department Emergency Deployment Plan

The Spring Fire Department has four levels of readiness for emergency deployment, based on the severity of the hazards or conditions.
Level 1 is maximum readiness, which involves deployment of the full resources of the organization, an automatic recall for off-duty employees, all divisions, and a fully staffed Department Operations Center.
Level 2 and Level 3 are high or increased readiness, which involves a possible automatic recall, and the Department Operations Center is staffed based on needs.
Level 4 is normal readiness, where no hazardous conditions are imminent.

Department Operations Center (DOC) Staffing

Level 1 requires a fully staffed DOC with:
- Chief Officers
- Public Information Officer
- Representatives from Logistics, Training, IT, Apparatus Maintenance, and Facilities Maintenance.
Level 2 requires a DOC staffed with:
- Chief Officers
- Public Information Officer
- Representatives from Logistics, Training, IT, Apparatus Maintenance, and Facilities Maintenance.
Level 3 staffing is determined by the Fire Chief or designee based on the threat or conditions.
Level 4 does not require DOC staffing.

Preparedness Procedures

Each division within the department is responsible for specific preparations:
- Logistics: Setting up the DOC, filling supply requests, preparing extra equipment for dispersal, preparing reserve apparatus, distributing apparatus throughout the district, filling SCBA cylinders, and purchasing food and supplies for the DOC.
- Apparatus Maintenance: Making reserve apparatus ready for immediate use, refueling all apparatus to capacity, and maintaining high-water/water rescue equipment.
- Facilities Maintenance: Checking generator fluid levels, batteries, manual transfer tests, and crank tests, removing debris and objects that can be projectiles, checking and cleaning gutters, covering and insulating exposed plumbings, and maintaining detention ponds and fuel tanks.

Emergency Response Coordination

All emergency responses are coordinated through the department's dispatch center.
If the incident or event exceeds the department's resources, additional resources are requested through the Fire Desk at the Harris County Office of Emergency Management.

Unified Command

The Department Operations Center (DOC) is operational when the department is at Level 1 or Level 2 status.
The Fire Desk coordinates county-wide operations and acts as a liaison between the department and county operations.

Department Operations Center (DOC) Positions

Position 1 (Far Left): Primary radio operator and primary dispatch role if needed.
Position 2 (2nd from left): Call taker and support person for the primary radio operator. Manages SARCOP.
Position 3 (2nd from right): Call taker and primary contact for the Fire Desk. Operates the 800-radio system.
Position 4 (Far Right): Secondary radio operator and backup for the primary radio operator. Can take calls.
The number of positions staffed is determined by the size of the incident or event.

Exempt Employee Compensation

Full-time exempt employees assigned to Emergency Operations or the DOC during a state-declared disaster are compensated at an overtime rate for hours worked over 40.
Overtime is approved for FEMA/TDEM events eligible for reimbursement.

The department refers to:
- NFPA standards
- Applicable State or Federal Statutes
- OSHA
- TCFP
- CPSE PI
- ISO
- TFCA

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Test your knowledge on the Spring Fire Department's emergency deployment plan. This quiz covers the four levels of readiness, staffing requirements for the Department Operations Center (DOC), and other critical protocols. Understand how the organization prepares for various hazard conditions.