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| Incident Management System |
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| The orderly system by which an incident is controlled or rendered safe. |
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| The person responsible for putting a plan in action to control an incident. |
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| Practices to be followed by fire department personnel unless a unique situation calls for deviation from normal operations. Deviating from the best practices is the sole responsibility of the person who does so or orders it done. |
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| Products of combustion or grease in the atmosphere. May be used to describe an entire incident. Also includes fumes from a hazardous chemical or mixture of chemicals. |
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| Call does not need an emergent response |
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| To respond with lights an sirens to an incident. |
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| The incident has been determined not to be an emergency. If response is still needed it will be without lights and sirens. |
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| Call of emergency west of the dividing line, dispatch center will tone out: |
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| Battalion 1 with Engine 1, Engine 3 and Rescue responding emergent with lights and sirens. |
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| Call of emergency east of the dividing line by dispatch center will tone out: |
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| Battalion 2 with Engine 2, Engine 4 and Rescue responding emergent. |
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| When does Truck 1 respond emergent? |
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| All calls anywhere in the city when the emergency involves a structure. Will not respond to grass fires, vehicle fires, or hazardous material spills unless specifically called for by the incident commander. |
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| What is an example of when dispatch will immediately call for both battalions? |
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| A confirmed working structure fire. Upon arrival at location if the first arriving officer deems a "working structure fire," they may immediately call for a second alarm which will bring the other battalion. |
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| When should both battalions show up even if dispatch doesn't call for them? |
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| If an incident size up reports either smoke or fire showing. Incident commander will decide what apparatus is needed to continue to respond once size up is complete. |
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| Can firefighters in private vehicles pass other firefighter vehicles or fire apparatus? |
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| How far away must private vehicles be parked? |
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| At least one block away, or one half block away |
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| Where do rescue squad members in a non-fire incident report? |
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| What is one of the first things firefighters should do upon arriving on scene? |
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| Place accountability tags on a fire apparatus. |
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| Must follow all traffic laws, if "Come in Easy" command is given, must turn lights off. |
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| Can private vehicles use four-way flashers when responding to an alarm? |
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| No, because then you can't signal a turn. |
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| No firefighter shall operate any department vehicle to or participate at an incident while under the influence of any intoxicant. A firefighter suspected to be under the influence will be removed from the incident. |
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| What is required to operate any fire department vehicle? |
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| South Dakota Driver's License |
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| What must firefighters carry on them at all times? |
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| Pagers and issued protective clothing. May keep protective clothing at station with captain's approval. |
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| When responding to an alarm what should be lighted and worn? |
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| Private vehicle headlights and seat belts |
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| No firefighter should enter a hazardous environment without: |
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| full protective clothing, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and a charged hose line. This includes ventilation, attack, rescue and overhaul. |
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| Donning PPE while responding should be avoided, what should happen instead? |
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| Better to be done before boarding or once on scene. |
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| No firefighter should outfit their bunker gear with: |
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| Any non-fire related equipment unless approved by a chief officer. |
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| How many firefighters must be in the apparatus in order to respond with lights and sirens? |
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| At least 2, if there is only one, can only respond emergent if told to by Incident Command |
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| When can traffic regulations be disobeyed? |
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| In emergent situations only when a roadway is clear and in a reasonable and prudent manner. |
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| Can an apparatus pass another apparatus? |
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| No, only if instructed to do so by lead apparatus and this is only under unusual circumstances. |
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| When command advises than an incident is under control and units are to "Come In Easy," what should happen? |
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| Vehicles will continue to respond but should discontinue use of audible and visual warning devices and obey all laws and traffic warning devices while continuing to the scene. Once at the scene and parked, visual warning devices will be reactivated until released by command. |
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| Can you ride tailboard on an apparatus? |
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| When an apparatus is operating at at an emergency incident or training activity in an area of public access what should be used? |
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| All visual warning devices. |
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| What lane should the apparatus drive in? |
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| Sets up in best tactical position directed by command, considered "fire attack" engine |
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| Provides support for first due engine, this includes a water source. Once water supply is set up, second engine will locate in best tactical location. This may include stand by in the event of a second alarm ata different location. |
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Typically maneuvers to the opposite side of the structure of the first engine unless directed otherwise by incident commander. May have assignments that could include exposure protection, firefighting, stand by, etc..
*If responding to a structure with a sprinkler system and/or standpipes, the third due engine will provide support at the fire department connection |
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Provides support to the thirds due engine, this includes a water source if directed. This engine should refrain, if possible, from removing tools and equipment from their apparatus.
*If responding to a structure with a sprinkler system and/or standpipes, the fourth due engine will provide support at the opposite side of the structure of where the first due engine if possible |
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| Truck should report where? |
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| To the front of the structure unless otherwise directed by the incident commander. Will provide aerial support as needed. |
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| Rescue truck will locate where? |
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| Close to the incident scene but allow enough space for truck and the engines to complete assignments. |
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| Where do you put accountability tags? If a PAR (Personnel Accountability Report) is requested, what should you do? |
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1. Driver's side mirror of apparatus
2. To door manager at entry of building or in front of door on ground
Will need to report to apparatus you initially placed your tag at. Ensure all personnel that tagged in at apparatus are accounted for. Any personnel that have not been accounted for should be relayed to command immediately. |
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| Initial attack requires what hose line? |
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A minimum of two 1 3/4 lines with a pump pressure of 125 lbs. which can be adjusted as needed. Consideration should be given for one 2 1/2 line charged for additional backup.
One 1 3/4 lines is for initial attack team. The other is for the backup team.
These lines should have a minimum of two firefighters on each line if advancing.
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| How many firefighters should be on a 2 1/2 hose line? |
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| If advancing, a minimum of three firefighters on each line. |
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| What should all nozzles on all lines be pre-set to? |
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| Maximum gallonage, this can be adjusted as incident dictates. |
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| Where should the large diameter hose be laid? |
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| AS close to the curb as possible in order to maintain a clear roadway for additional apparatus. |
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| When can an interior attack team make entry? |
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Only when directed by incident command.
Commander will determine to use an offensive, transitional or defensive tactical attack |
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| What should be assigned prior to interior attack team entry? |
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| Door manager. Anyone exiting the structure should report to their door manager to collect their tag. |
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| Interior attack team should have what equipment prior to making entry? |
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Hand line (minimum of 1 3/4)
One radio per team or every member
Halligan and Axe
Thermal Imaging Camera
Hand Lantern
Other tools as needed |
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| What should interior team do prior to entry? |
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Open nozzle to ensure proper water flow and nozzle adjustment.
Radio test: Command...Interior....radio test
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| To the right, and proceed in a counterclockwise manner, unless directed otherwise. Report any change to search patter immediately to incident commander. Progress should be relayed periodically every 3-5 minutes or sooner if needed to IC. |
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| What may IC consider as part of the interior attack? |
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| Positive pressure ventilation, must be coordinated with the interior team and ordered by IC or designee |
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