Questions and Answers
What is the first action taken by the FAO when a tornado warning is issued for Tulsa?
Which procedure should not be followed if a fire station is in the path of a tornado?
What is the purpose of the windshield survey after storm damage?
During a tornado warning, which of the following actions is recommended for personnel?
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What does early activation of the EOC help with during large-scale disasters?
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What should be done if conditions warrant notifying fire stations?
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Which of the following statements regarding personnel sheltering during severe storms is false?
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What will not likely be included in the unified command during the initial response?
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What is the primary responsibility of the district chief following the report of storm damage?
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What action occurs immediately after an extensive area of storm damage is reported?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the incident commander (IC) as listed in the procedures?
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How is the geographical area of operation for the incident command system branches determined?
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Which statement best describes the communication process after an SDR is identified?
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What is one of the key objectives the IC must accomplish quickly?
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In the context of resource management, what is the purpose of prioritizing and dispatching resources?
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Upon dispatch of the district chief to the SDR area, which position must be notified?
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What is the primary task of the assistant chief and communications officer upon initiation of the SDR?
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What distinguishes the response to storm damage from that of individual location incidents?
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During the windshield survey, what is most crucial for the fire company's assessment?
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What should be the focus when identifying target hazard sites within an incident perimeter?
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What is a recommended action when no suitable shelter exists?
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In areas with significant damage, what should occupants be instructed to do?
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What is the purpose of establishing a priority list by the IC after identifying target hazards?
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Why is it important for the IC to coordinate fire company response routes?
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Study Notes
Strategic and Tactical Considerations
Catastrophic Event and Disaster Response
- Storm response policy addresses two topics: pre-storm procedures and initial response after storm damage
- Pre-storm procedures include:
- National Weather Service issuing a tornado warning for the City of Tulsa
- FAO contacting the on-duty assistant chief to determine if fire stations need to be notified
- Notifying fire stations to monitor local news and shelter in place if necessary
- Captain's judgment on whether to respond immediately or delay response
- Sending an alert to the Storm Disaster Response (SDR) Call List
Pre-Storm Procedures
- If a fire station is in the path of a possible tornado, personnel should:
- Shelter in place
- Keep away from windows and large open areas
- Stay on the lower floor in areas resistant to storm damage
Post-Storm Procedures
Station Assessment
- District chief initiates communication with fire stations to determine:
- Station condition
- Personnel status
- Ability to respond to emergencies
Initial Response
- Any report of extensive storm damage to multiple properties triggers an SDR
- SDR notification to FAO initiates dispatch of:
- District chief
- Class A assignment
- Additional companies
- District chief's functions include:
- Establishing command and unified command
- Conducting rapid damage assessment through "windshield surveys"
- Determining geographical area of operations
- Determining immediate resource needs
Rapid Damage Assessment
- Companies conduct windshield surveys to establish a storm damage perimeter
- IC coordinates company response routes to ensure thorough assessment and prevent overlap
- Company officers identify damaged areas and develop a list of target hazard sites
- IC establishes a priority list for further search and rescue efforts
- Companies understand the importance of completing the windshield survey before rendering aid
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This quiz covers the Tulsa Fire Department's guidelines for storm and disaster response, including pre-storm procedures and post-storm response strategies.