Wildfire Response Protocol Quiz

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What is the purpose of the SOG mentioned in the text?

To outline procedures for medical emergencies

To establish communication protocols during fire emergencies

To ensure safety of emergency personnel and uniform response in wild land fire fighting (correct)

To provide guidelines for urban fire fighting

What does the scope of the SOG cover?

All medical emergency situations

All personnel conducting wild land fire fighting operations and training (correct)

Only personnel using SCBA masks

Only the Incident Commander and Operations Chief

What is the minimum PPE requirement mentioned in the text?

Fire-resistant boots

SCBA masks

Protective face shields and particulate filters

Full wild land gear (correct)

When should SCBA masks be worn according to the text?

In moderate to heavy smoke conditions Signup and view all the answers

What should be done upon arrival at a staging area?

Follow the Accountability/Passport Protocol Signup and view all the answers

When should fire shelters be deployed?

When the possibility of being burned over is apparent Signup and view all the answers

What should the Incident Commander do when planning ahead for the next operational level?

Outline specific responsibilities and actions for each level Signup and view all the answers

What should be done upon release from the incident?

Collect passport and vehicle identifier, check equipment, report missing equipment and damages, and complete required forms Signup and view all the answers

When should safety protocols be followed?

Staging apparatus in the warm and hot zone on burned vegetation Signup and view all the answers

What should the Incident Commander do if additional resources are needed?

Request additional resources as needed Signup and view all the answers

What should be used for radio communications for unit responses greater than 2?

Assigned tactical channels Signup and view all the answers

What should be completed for all mutual aid, Strike Team, and Task Force responses?

Mutual Aid Accountability Form Signup and view all the answers

Where should fire attack typically start?

At the rear/heal of the fire and move forward along the flanks towards the head Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when using the brush truck?

Not using the brush truck as a bulldozer Signup and view all the answers

What should Level III response protocols include?

Requesting an FFS Supervisor, Strike/Task Force Team(s), Incident Management Team, Area Command, PIO, air support, and establishing a Demobilization Plan Signup and view all the answers

When should the IC conduct PAR's?

Every 30 minutes Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Wildfire Response Protocol

Upon arrival at a staging area, follow the Accountability/Passport Protocol.
Complete and turn in the "Mutual Aid Accountability Form" for all mutual aid, Strike Team, and Task Force responses.
Establish command based on the department's IMS protocol.
Use assigned tactical channels for radio communications for unit responses greater than 2, and use the Lee County Fire Chiefs' Association Mutual Aid Channels matrix for responses of more than 5 units, Strike Team(s), Task Force(s), etc.
Incident Commander should request additional resources as needed, including brush trucks, engines, tenders, Strike Team(s), Task Force(s), and Florida Forestry Service (FFS).
Fire attack should typically start at the rear/heal of the fire and move forward along the flanks towards the head, but exceptions may be necessary.
Upon release from the incident, collect passport and vehicle identifier, check equipment, report missing equipment and damages, and complete required forms.
Safety protocols include staging apparatus in the warm and hot zone on burned vegetation, not using the brush truck as a bulldozer, maintaining distance from operating dozers and air tankers/helo buckets, leaving a quarter tank of water in the brush truck when exiting the hot zone, and staying hydrated.
Fire shelters should be deployed when the possibility of being burned over is apparent, and caution should be exercised while driving brush trucks, especially in residential areas.
The IC should plan ahead for the next operational level, with specific responsibilities and actions outlined for Level I, Level II, and Level III wildfire response scenarios.
Level II and Level III response protocols include establishing formal Command Post, geographic divisions, communication plan, accountability, rehab area, rapid intervention crew/company, conducting PAR's every 30 minutes, and planning for the next operational period.
Level III response includes additional steps such as requesting an FFS Supervisor, Strike/Task Force Team(s), Incident Management Team, Area Command, PIO, air support, and establishing a Demobilization Plan.

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Test your knowledge of wildfire response protocol with this quiz covering staging area procedures, radio communications, resource requests, fire attack strategies, safety protocols, and operational level responsibilities. See how well you understand the steps and actions involved in Level I, II, and III wildfire response scenarios.