Questions and Answers
What is the policy of the TFD in relation to non-emergency response?
Which of the following call types requires a determination of emergency before unlocking a vehicle?
Who has the ultimate authority to determine if a call is an emergency or non-emergency response?
In what scenario might the Incident Commander (IC) downgrade the response of later arriving companies?
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Which of the following is NOT classified as a non-emergency response by the TFD?
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What should be done if it is determined that an emergency does not exist after responding to a locked vehicle?
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What does the FAO indicate on dispatch regarding a non-emergency response?
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Which of the following scenarios would NOT qualify as an emergency requiring immediate intervention?
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What is the initial action TFD takes when responding to a residential fire alarm?
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Under what condition will TFD force entry to investigate a residential fire alarm?
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What should TFD do if a property representative has not arrived after 20 minutes at a business alarm scene?
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What actions are taken when responding to a building with a water flow alarm?
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How is a repeat alarm defined for TFD response?
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What is the role of the FAO during a business fire alarm response?
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What happens if no indicators are present during a 360° survey at a business alarm scene?
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Is it required for TFD to report a 'false alarm' on the radio?
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If there is a questionable situation involving unlocking a locked car who will be called?
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What action should be avoided when breaking a vehicle's window glass due to cost considerations?
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In what scenario is law enforcement required when a fire company unlocks or breaks a window?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding liability for damage during emergency vehicle entry?
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What is a crucial action to take when dealing with an unattended child or pet in a vehicle?
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Which statement is correct regarding the implications of breaking a vehicle window by the fire department?
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Study Notes
Emergency Response Guidelines for the Tulsa Fire Department (TFD)
Response to Fire Alarm System Activation
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Residential Fire Alarms:
- TFD operates in a non-emergency mode, unless fire indicators are present.
- If no occupants are home, utilize neighbor assistance and conduct a 360° survey.
- TFD will not force entry without indications of a fire and will return to service if none are found.
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Business Fire Alarms:
- FAO verifies if a property representative is present; if not, they'll request one from the alarm company.
- Perform a 360° survey if no representative is on scene; no entry is made if no indicators are found.
- If no representative arrives within 20 minutes, TFD will return to service.
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Water Flow and Multiple Trips:
- For water flow alarms or multiple alarm trips, TFD surveys the building's interior.
- If a property representative is enroute and no indicators are found, TFD remains on scene until arrival.
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Repeat Alarms:
- After multiple responses (three or more) to false alarms within three days, a code enforcement officer will be requested for action on the situation.
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Elevator Use:
- Specific guidelines for elevator use in business alarms exist in EOG 300.2.3.5.6.
Public Service and Community Considerations
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Non-Emergency Response Policy:
- TFD responds without lights and sirens for non-emergency calls, adhering to traffic laws.
- FAO categorizes call types to indicate whether they are emergency or non-emergency upon dispatch.
- Officers evaluate and may override FAO coding based on situational assessment.
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Non-Emergency Call Types:
- Examples of non-emergency calls include animal rescues, general assistance, fluid spills, and natural gas leaks.
- Certain emergency responses may be downgraded based on real-time needs.
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Access into Locked Vehicles:
- TFD will unlock vehicle doors only in real emergencies to prevent significant damage or injury.
- Situations deemed non-emergency post-evaluation will be referred to vehicle owners for self-resolution.
Vehicle Access in Emergencies
- Company officers may unlock vehicle doors or break windows based on the urgency of the emergency.
- Breaking a side window is preferred over breaking a wing window due to higher replacement costs associated with wing windows.
- A disclaimer must be communicated to the vehicle's owner or operator, stating that the fire department is not liable for any damage incurred during the access attempt.
- In cases where a vehicle is unlocked or a window is broken without the presence of the owner/operator, law enforcement should be contacted.
- Situations often involve children or pets left unattended in vehicles, necessitating prompt action.
- The appropriate law enforcement agency should be engaged to investigate these incidents.
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Explore the emergency operating guidelines of the Tulsa Fire Department focusing on strategic and tactical considerations for responding to residential fire alarms. This quiz will test your knowledge on the protocols followed when an alarm is activated. Understand the procedures that ensure safety and community awareness in emergency situations.
