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What is the first action taken by the FAO when a tornado warning is issued for Tulsa?
What is the first action taken by the FAO when a tornado warning is issued for Tulsa?
- Notify the Fire Chief about the warning
- Contact the on-duty assistant chief for assessment (correct)
- Send a drop to all fire stations immediately
- Activate the Storm Disaster Response Call List
Which procedure should not be followed if a fire station is in the path of a tornado?
Which procedure should not be followed if a fire station is in the path of a tornado?
- Keep away from windows
- Immediately respond to emergencies with no delay (correct)
- Monitor a local news station
- Shelter in place
What is the purpose of the windshield survey after storm damage?
What is the purpose of the windshield survey after storm damage?
- To assess damage for insurance purposes
- To verify that all personnel are accounted for
- To gauge the immediate needs before other agencies respond (correct)
- To provide real-time updates to the media
During a tornado warning, which of the following actions is recommended for personnel?
During a tornado warning, which of the following actions is recommended for personnel?
What does early activation of the EOC help with during large-scale disasters?
What does early activation of the EOC help with during large-scale disasters?
What should be done if conditions warrant notifying fire stations?
What should be done if conditions warrant notifying fire stations?
Which of the following statements regarding personnel sheltering during severe storms is false?
Which of the following statements regarding personnel sheltering during severe storms is false?
What will not likely be included in the unified command during the initial response?
What will not likely be included in the unified command during the initial response?
What is the primary responsibility of the district chief following the report of storm damage?
What is the primary responsibility of the district chief following the report of storm damage?
What action occurs immediately after an extensive area of storm damage is reported?
What action occurs immediately after an extensive area of storm damage is reported?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the incident commander (IC) as listed in the procedures?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the incident commander (IC) as listed in the procedures?
How is the geographical area of operation for the incident command system branches determined?
How is the geographical area of operation for the incident command system branches determined?
Which statement best describes the communication process after an SDR is identified?
Which statement best describes the communication process after an SDR is identified?
What is one of the key objectives the IC must accomplish quickly?
What is one of the key objectives the IC must accomplish quickly?
In the context of resource management, what is the purpose of prioritizing and dispatching resources?
In the context of resource management, what is the purpose of prioritizing and dispatching resources?
Upon dispatch of the district chief to the SDR area, which position must be notified?
Upon dispatch of the district chief to the SDR area, which position must be notified?
What is the primary task of the assistant chief and communications officer upon initiation of the SDR?
What is the primary task of the assistant chief and communications officer upon initiation of the SDR?
What distinguishes the response to storm damage from that of individual location incidents?
What distinguishes the response to storm damage from that of individual location incidents?
During the windshield survey, what is most crucial for the fire company's assessment?
During the windshield survey, what is most crucial for the fire company's assessment?
What should be the focus when identifying target hazard sites within an incident perimeter?
What should be the focus when identifying target hazard sites within an incident perimeter?
What is a recommended action when no suitable shelter exists?
What is a recommended action when no suitable shelter exists?
In areas with significant damage, what should occupants be instructed to do?
In areas with significant damage, what should occupants be instructed to do?
What is the purpose of establishing a priority list by the IC after identifying target hazards?
What is the purpose of establishing a priority list by the IC after identifying target hazards?
Why is it important for the IC to coordinate fire company response routes?
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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