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According to BFES training manual,in 1853 brampton fire was born under what name?
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Excelsior Hook & Ladder Division
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According to BFES training manual,what are the two main objectives of the fire service?
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1. to prevent fires
2. To reduce the loss of life & property if a fire does start |
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According to BFES training manual,there are five organizational guildlines. What are they?
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1. Divide the work
2. Provide Authority & Responsibility 3. Maintain Unity of Command 4. Maintain a Realistic span of Control 5. Maintain Coordination at All Levels |
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According to the OH&S act, a competent person means a person who,
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a) is qualified because of knowledge,training & experience to organize the work and its performance,
b) is familiar with this act and the regulations that apply to the work, c) has knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the workplace |
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According to the OS&H act a workplace means:
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any land,premise,location or thing at ,upon in or near which a worker works
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According to the OS&H act, a supervisor shall ensure that a worker,
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a) works in the manner with the protective devices,measures and procedures required by this act and the regulations and
b) uses or wears the equipment,protective devices or clothing that the worker's employer requires to be used or worn, |
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Additional duties of the supervisor include,
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a) advise a worker of the existance of any potential or actual danger to the health or safety of the worker of which a supervisor is aware,
b) where so prescribed,provide a worker with written instructions as to the measures and procedures to be taken for protection of the worker and, c) take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker |
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According to the OS&H act under duties of a worker, a worker shall:
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a) work in compliance with the provisions of this act and the regulations
b) use or wear the equipment,protective devices or clothing that the worker's employer requires to be used or worn, c) report to his or her employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the worker is aware and which may endanger himself,herself or another worker and, d) report to his or her employer or supervisor any contravention of this act or the regulations or the existance of any hazard of which he or she knows. |
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According to the OS&H act, no worker shall:
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a) remove or make ineffective any protective device required by the regulations or by his or her employer without providing an adequate temporary protective device and when the need for removing or making ineffective the protective device has ceased, the protective devise shall be replaced immediately.
b) use or operate any equipment,machine,device or thing or work in a manner that may endanger himself,herself or any other worker or, c) engage in any prank,contest,feat of strength,unneccessary running or rough and boisterous conduct |
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According to the OH&S act where a person is killed or critically injured at a work place, no person shall interfere with,disturb,destroy,alter or carry away any wreckage,article or thing at the scene of or connected with the occurance until permission to do so has been given by an inspector. Except for the purpose of:
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a) saving life or relieving human suffering,
b) maintain an essential public transportation system c) preventing unneccessary damage to equipment or other property |
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According to the OH&S act,every person who contravenes or fails to comply with the provision of the act may be liable to a fine or imprisonment of not more than:
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$25000 and six months or both
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According to the OS&H act, gasoline engines on mobile or portable equipment shall be refeuled,
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a) outdoors,
b) with the engine on the equipment stopped, c) with no source of ignition within 3 metres of the dispensing point and, d) with an allowance made for expansion of the fuel should the equipment be exposed to a higher ambient temperature |
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According to the OS&H act, a portable ladder shall,
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where not securely fastened, be inclined so that the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder is not less than 1/4 and not more than 1/3 of the length of the ladder
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According to the OS&H act, where a worker is exposed to the hazard of falling and the surface to which he or she might fall is more than 3 metres below the position where he or she is situated,
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a) the worker shall wear a serviceable safety belt or harness and lifeline adequately secured to a fixed support and so arranged that the worker cannot fall freely for a vertical distance of more than 1.5 metres and,
b) the fall arresting system described in clause (A) shall (!) have sufficient capacity to absorb twice the energy and twice the load that under the circumstances of its use may be transmitted to it and, (2) be equipped with a shock absorber or other devices to limit the maximum arresting force to 8.0 kilonewtons to the wearer |
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According to rules and regulations, what is our mission statement?
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To protect our community with trained professionals through active partnerships,providing the highest quality preventative,educational and emergency services
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According to the rules and regulations,when more than one captain is assigned to a station,which captain shall be in charge?
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The designated captain
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According to rules and regulations, when a member fails to report for duty, the officer in charge shall:
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complete an incident report and foward it to the fire chief
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According to the rules and regulations,vistors are allowed in the dormitories only when,
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accompanied by the officer in charge
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According to rules and regulations,a report regarding the conditions and needed repairs of the station shall be fowarded to the fire chief on or before which date?
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September 15
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According to the rules and regulations,the captain shall maintain inventory records listing the inventory of all equipment,supplies,furnishing's etc...who shall the report be fowarded to and by which date?
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Division chief of apparatus and Maintenance on the 15 of September
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According to rules and regulations, when responding to an emergency, the fire apparatus is involed in an accident causing $2000.00 damage. What shall occur?
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Where injuries occur, the apparatus and the driver shall remain at the accident scene
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According to rules and regulations, when responding to an emergency the fire apparatus is involed in an accident causing $1000.00 damage. What shall occur?
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If damage is $1000.00 or less and there are no personal injuries the captain shall be responsible for the driver remaining at the accident to obtain the necessary information and the appartus proceeds to the alarm.
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According to rules and regulations,fire appartus shall not block,nor be taken into a lane having a blind end unless ordered by whom?
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Chief officer
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According to rules and regulations,who is allowed to enter a premise if a firefighter is doing a firewatch?
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OFM,service investigator or the senior police official at the scene upon presenting their approved credentials
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According to rules and regulations,who should be notified when a fire hydrant is used during the cold weather?
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Communications and Regional water works from oct 1 to march 31
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According to rules and regulations,if after returning back from an alarm,service property is found missing,broken or out of order what paperwork is to be filled out and who shall receive it?
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City of Brampton incident report & a defective or missing apparatus report & fowarded to the distric Chief with copies sent to Administration and Division of apparatus & Maintainence
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According to rules and regulations,how often are firefighters evaluated?
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annually and probationary firefighters are to be evaluated monthly.
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According to rules and regulations when a member requests a transfer to another station,platoon or division what must occur?
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He/she must apply through the proper channels to the fire chief stating the reason in writing.
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According to rules and regulations,who should be notified and in what time frame when there is a change of address and/or phone number?
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Members shall notified their Distric or Division chief, Admin and comm within 48 hrs
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According to rules and regulations,if any member of the service reporting for duty or found while on duty or in any fire station to be under the influnce of intoxicants or drugs,who is notified and does management has the right to inspect a member's locker?
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The fire chief is notified in writing and yes management does have the right to inspect a member's locker or desk for drugs and intoxicants for the purpose of identifying the offender.
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According to rules and regulations, can member's smoke in public?
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Only if an officer at the scene has granted permission.
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According to rules and regulations, if any member who submits an injury report and later seeks medical attention relating to the reported injury, who is notified and what information must they submit?
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You must immediately notify Admin (comm on the weekends and holidays) with the name and address of the doctor for WSIB purposes.
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According to rules and regulations,members on long term illness or workers comp,who is notified and how often?
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Admin and once a month as to their medical progress.
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According to rules and regulations,any member unable to report for duty,who is notified and when?
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Communications at least 1.5 hrs before the designated changeover.
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According to rules and regulations,any member reporting late within a period of twelve consecutive months shall be subject to:
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a) First offence shall warrent a reprimand from the on-duty capt and the respective DC shall be notified in writing.
b) Second office shall warrent a reprimand from the on-duty DC and the Deputy chiefs shall be notified in writing c) Third offence the member shall not be allowed to go on duty until the DC has obtained permission from the on-duty chief,however a third offence may warrent a suspension or dismissal by the fire chief. d) any member who is more than 30 mins late without notifying comm will be considered failing to report. they shall not go on duty until their DC has obtained permission from the on-duty chief. |
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According to rules and regulations, all firefighting protective clothing and last issue of regulation uniform:
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shall be the property of the fire department.
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According to rules and regulations,what is the procedure if a member loses their licence?
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The member shall report it immediately to the station capt and their DC,giving full particulars of the suspension. Members will NOT be allowed to drive dept vehicles until such time as the DC has seen and recorded the renewal license.
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According to rules and regulations,when should dept appartus be checked?
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Apparatus shall be checked and operated at the beginning of each shift.
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According to rules and regulations,who's sole responsibility for the safety of the firefighters and apparatus?
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The driver
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According to rules and regulations,if a member finds articles of value at a fire who should he/she hand them over to?
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The officer in charge of the fire.
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According to rules and regulations members assigned to guard a premise after a fire shall:
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be equipped with a radio and shall allow no one to enter the premise.Members of the OFM,service investigator or senior police official upon presenting approved credentials shall be allowed to enter. The owner or occupant of the premise under investigation shall not be allowed to enter until sanctioned by a senior official or arson investigator.
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According to rules and regulations, members requesting Bereavement shall notify who:
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The on-duty DC and comm.
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According to rules and regulations, cell phones which have not been issued by BFES:
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Are not to be worn by firefighting personnel while responding to or while at the scene of any occurance.
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According to rules and regulations, members absent from work due to injury,WSIB,chest pain or an illness of three days (shifts) or more will be required to produce what form?
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Medical assessment form prior to being permitted to return to duty.
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The V-com system is an 800 megahertz 21 channel trunked simulcast system. Where is it located?
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Police headquarters
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Where does the regional works dispatch?
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10 Peel centre dr in Brampton
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What are the advantages in a joint comm system?
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a) economics
b) sharing of radio frequencies c) sharing costs of infrastructure,facilities & maintenance d) improved inter-agency communications in emergency situations e) improved usability such as user accessibility f) providing a system capable of accommodating future growth of the participating agencies g) ability to add other agencies to the system. |
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Radio communications in Canada are monitored by who?
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the federal govt, industry Canada
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How would you transmit 118.1 over the radio?
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one one eight decimal one.
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Describe the strength of the radio signal
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1 unreadable (signal very weak)
2 readable now & then 3 readable but with difficulty 4 readable 5 perfectly readable |
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The radio term used to when the message is for everyone on the air at the time of the call. To be acknowledged by all receiving units is:
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All stations or All apparatus
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The radio term used to indicate that an apparatus is ready to respond to another call, but is not leaving the scene at this time is:
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clear
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The radio term used to indicate that an apparatus is ready to respond to another call,if needed,but isnt leaving the scene at this time is:
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available
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The radio term used to indicate that your instructions are received,understood & will be complied with is:
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wilco
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The four points that should be kept in mind when transmitting over the radio are:
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rhythm,microphone position,pitch & speed
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The lips of the operator should not be more than____ from the microphone
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one inch
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What is the protocol when answering an alarm?
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1. Advise comm that you are leaving the station and your destination
2. Advise when you arrive on the scene,and give a short report on the situation as you see it before leaving the apparatus 3. Report on the problem or the extent of the fire asap. Request any further assistance or other services that may be required 4. First arriving apparatus driver to advise comm on the arrival of other services. eg prp, amb,gas,hydro 5. Advise comm after achieving any benchmark 6. The officer in charge at any occurance shall advise comm when any (or all) apparatus is "available" and standing by the scene. 7. Advise when you are leaving the scene 8. Advise when you are back in station and whether or not your apparatus is ready for service |
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According to the training manual, if a portable radio fails to achieve a strength signal after having the battery changed, the user should:
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Take the radio out of service and submit the equipment failure document
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If a portable radio is exchanged, what action should be taken?
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The capt shall call the call taker and notify them of the exchange
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At a multi unit response you have been made available, what channel should your portable remain on?
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The operational channel
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At a multi unit response you have been made available, what channel should the truck be on?
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Channel 5
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According to the training manual, Fireground operations, the success of the entire operation is based on:
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sound judgement,establishing command and effective communications during the incident
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According to the training manual, firefighters work at the:
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task level
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The definition of unity command is:
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channels direction and accountability for a company member to one company officer
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According to the training manual, the rule of thumb that the number of personnal an officer can effectively supervise is:
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five to six
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According to the training manual,What are the factors that affect the number of people being supervised?
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1. the ability and experience of the officer
2. the ability and experience of the firefighters 3. the nature of the task 4. the relationship of task being performed by one individual to the tasks being performed by other individuals 5. the stability and competence of the organization |
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According to the training manual, the commander operates at what level?
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strategic
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According to the training manual, if there is no command or multiple commanders,what areas does the operation breakdown?
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a) action
b) command and control c) coordination d) planning e) organization f) communications g) safety |
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According to the training manual, professional refers to:
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training, dedication and the desire to perform to the best of one's abilities and composure
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According to the training manual, what are the responsibilities of the IC?
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1. must protect,remove and provide care for endangered citizens
2. must provide for firefighting safety and survival 3. must stop the fire 4. conserve property during and after fire control operations |
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According to the training manual, the only way an incident commander can carry out his/her function s is to be well trained in:
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a) decision making
b) command and control c) review and evaluation |
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According to the training manual, to have effective command and control, what areas of management must be considered?
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1. Stress management
2. Lone Ranger management 3) midpoint management 4) Scarce Resource mangement |
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According to the training manual, what are the advantages of central command?
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1. Fix command responsibility on a particular individual through a standard identification system
2. ensure that strong,direct and visible command is established as early as possible 3. Establish a management framework that clearly outlines the objectives and functions assigned to the IC |
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According to the training manual, who assumes the position of the IC?
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The first officer on the scene
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According to the training manual, when would you pass command?
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The initial officer is faced with 1. an urgent rescue
2. a critical tactical situation or 3. a particularly dangerous risk to their personnel and feels that his personal involvement is absolutely required |
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According to the training manual, the IC should be positioned that allows the IC to view how many sides of the building?
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three
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According to the training manual, the advantages of the command post include:
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1. stationary position
2. a quiet place in which to think and decide 3. a vantage point from which to see 4. inside lighting 5. a place to write and record 6. more powerful radios 7. reference and preplanning material 8. protection from the weather 9. space for staff 10. computers |
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According to the training manual, sectoring allows the IC to:
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1. divide command
2. reduce stress 3. maintain control |
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According to the training manual, strategy refers to:
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1. involves the activities neccessary for overall operational control
2. establishing objectives 3. allowing resources. |
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According to the traing manual, sector officers operate at which level?
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tactical
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To develop a balanced fire attack, management begins at what level?
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task
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What are the advantages of sectoring?
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1. Reduces the IC span of control
2. Creates more effective fire ground communication 3. Provides a standard system to divide large geographical incidents into effectively sized units 4. Provides an arry of major support functions 5. Improves firefighter safety |
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Sectors are based on what factors?
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a) early fire stage overload
b) major operation prediction c) Isolated tactical position d) dangerous conditions |
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The training manual states that within a structured risk management plan what may we do?
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1. We may risk our lives a lot to protect savable lives
2. We may risk our lives a little to protect savable property 3. we will not risk our lives at all to save what is already lost |
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The training manual identifies a number of items that an IC uses to determine the strategic mode. What are they?
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1. The building (type of construction,condition,age)
2. Structural intrgrity of the building ( contents vs structural involvement) 3. The fire load 4. The fire /smoke conditions 5. The rescue profile |
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According to the training manual, an offensive fire attack is centred on what?
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rescue
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According to the training manual, offensive fires should be fought from where?
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the interior unburned side
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According to the training manual, the most effective tactical analysis involves an evaluation of:
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what is not burning rather than what is actually on fire. The unburned portion represents where the fire is going and should establish the framework for fire control activities and requirements.
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According to the training manual, command must consider the most critical direction and avenues of fire extension,plus its speed as they affect:
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1. rescue activities
2. level of risk to firefighters 3. confinement efforts 4. exposure protection |
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According to the training manual, fires cannot be considered under control until what occurs?
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All seven sides are addressed
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According to the training manual, where should PPV be injected from?
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The unburned side and exit out of the fire area.
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According to the training manual, what are the basic variables related to attack operations?
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1. Size of attack
2. Support functions 3. Location/position of attack |
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According to the training manual, the only reason to operate in marginal mode is for what?
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Rescue
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According to the training manual, command should abandon marginal attacks when what occurs?
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1. A primary all clear is obtained and the situation is still marginal
2. The roof is unsafe or untenable. Especially working fires in large unsupported or lightweight trussed attic spaces 3. Interior forces encounter heavy heat and cannot locate the fire or cannot make any progress on the fire. 4. Heavy smoke is being forced from the building under pressure and is increasing. |
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According to the training manual, how will a change to a defensive strategy be communicated?
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Emergency traffic
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According to the training manual, an offensive fire attack is centred on what?
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rescue
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According to the training manual, offensive fires should be fought from where?
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the interior unburned side
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According to the training manual, the most effective tactical analysis involves an evaluation of:
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what is not burning rather than what is actually on fire. The unburned portion represents where the fire is going and should establish the framework for fire control activities and requirements.
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According to the training manual, command must consider the most critical direction and avenues of fire extension,plus its speed as they affect:
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1. rescue activities
2. level of risk to firefighters 3. confinement efforts 4. exposure protection |
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According to the training manual, fires cannot be considered under control until what occurs?
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All seven sides are addressed
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According to the training manual, where should PPV be injected from?
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The unburned side and exit out of the fire area.
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According to the training manual, what are the basic variables related to attack operations?
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1. Size of attack
2. Support functions 3. Location/position of attack |
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According to the training manual, the only reason to operate in marginal mode is for what?
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Rescue
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According to the training manual, command should abandon marginal attacks when what occurs?
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1. A primary all clear is obtained and the situation is still marginal
2. The roof is unsafe or untenable. Especially working fires in large unsupported or lightweight trussed attic spaces 3. Interior forces encounter heavy heat and cannot locate the fire or cannot make any progress on the fire. 4. Heavy smoke is being forced from the building under pressure and is increasing. |
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According to the training manual, how will a change to a defensive strategy be communicated?
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Emergency traffic
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According to the training manual, when should a PAR be called?
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After any switch from offensive to defensive
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According to the training manual, what should be the standard flow for a master stream?
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1600 LPM
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According to the training manual, fire under control means:
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the foward progress of the fire has been stopped and the remaining fire can be extinguished with the on -scene resources.
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When does size up begin?
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With the receipt of the alarm and continues until the fire is under control.
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When conducting size up for forcible entry, we should consider the following:
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1. occupancy
2. door 3. direction of the door opening 4. door frame 5. hinges 6. replacement door 7. locks |
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What is the rule of thumb before you forcibly open a door?
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try before you pry
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If you were asked to get the "irons", what tools would you get?
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The axe and halligan
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This tool is approx 30 inches long, what tool is this?
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Halligan
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According to the training manual, which tool is used for opening automobile trunks?
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Sumilla tool
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what type of locks are found on both residential and commercial doors?
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Key-in-the-knob lock
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According to the training manual, this lock may be single or double key activated. What is it?
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tubular dead bolt
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What are the two types of wood doors?
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Hollow core and solid core
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According to the training manual, this glass door is approx 4 times stronger than plate glass and disintegrates into small pieces. This door is referred as?
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tempered glass door
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According to the training manual,this type of door is popular in commercial occupancies?
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Aluminum frame glass door
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According to the training manual, who carries the master key for the lock box?
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Fire department
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According to the training manual, who is responsible for the proper mounting of the key box?
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property owner
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When you are about to force open a door, what are the steps to be taken?
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Gap-Set-Force
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According to the training manual, what are the commands when forcing a door?
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Hit and Stop
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True or False, a magnetic lock installed on is usually outward opening type doors
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true
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According to the training manual, this type of hinge is most commonly found in residential occupancies
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Standard hinge
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According to the training manual, this hinge is commonly found in commercial occupancies
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self closing
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According to the training manual, which hinge do you attack first when prying?
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The upper hinge
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According to the training manual, this type of lock is usually found on maintenance rooms in housing developments
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Fasco lock
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According to the training manual, what are the four types of gates?
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1.sliding scissor gate
2. manual roll-down gate 3. mechanical roll-down gate 4. electric roll-down gate |
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According to the training manual, what type of gate is the oldest security gate?
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sliding scissor gate
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Extra manual pull stations may be located between exits so that no location on a floor is more than_____ from a pull station
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60 metres
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What are the characteristics of a fixed temperature,fusible fire detectors?
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1. consists of a spring-loaded plunger held under pressure
2. The metal will melt at a specific temp (57,93 and 140C) 3. the most common temp setting is 57 C |
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According to the training manual, this hinge is commonly found in commercial occupancies
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self closing
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According to the training manual, which hinge do you attack first when prying?
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The upper hinge
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According to the training manual, this type of lock is usually found on maintenance rooms in housing developments
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Fasco lock
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According to the training manual, what are the four types of gates?
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1.sliding scissor gate
2. manual roll-down gate 3. mechanical roll-down gate 4. electric roll-down gate |
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According to the training manual, what type of gate is the oldest security gate?
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sliding scissor gate
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According to the training manual, before a full scale investigation is undertaken, who must determine the cause of the fire?
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The fire department
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According to the trainiing manual, what observations must be made by firefighters in establishing fire cause?
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1.Are there any vehicles leaving the scene?(or individuals)
2. What's burning and where? 3. What colour is the smoke or flames? 4. How and where did you enter the building? 5. how many fires? 6. Is water supply ok? 7. Is there anything unusual or foreign in the area during fire or mop up? |
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The training manual lists seven groups of people from whom facts might be assembled regarding an arson investigation. Who are they?
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1. firefighters
2. officers 3. chiefs 4. Investigators 5. Police 6. Insurance companies 7. Lawyers |
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To establish the cause of fire, what three things must be determined?
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1. Determine the flame spread
2. Determine the point of origin 3. Cause determine (source of ignition,combustible materials present,the act) |
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According to the training manual, what arre the ways fire and heat may spread throughtout a building?
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1. conduction
2. convection 3. radiation 4. actual flame contact |
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According to the training manual, once you have established the point of origin, what three questions must you ask yourself?
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1. what combustible materials were present?
2. What is our ignition source? 3. What acts brought these together?(Providential,accidential,Intentional) |
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According to the training manual,while en-route to the fire,firefighters should take mental note of what?
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1. weather conditions
2. what route they took 3. wind direction 4. any observations |
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According to the training manual, this colour of smoke indicates a lack of air,but if accompanied by large red flames generally indicates the burning of a material with a petroleum base. what colour is it?
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black
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According to the training manual, what temp can an incandescent light bulb reach with a base up mounting?
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307F(165C)
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According to the training manual, what temp can an incandescent light bulb reach with a side mounting?
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493F(256C)
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According to the training manual,how many years imprisonment might a person indicted of setting fire to a building be liable to?
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14
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According to the training manual.how many years imprisonment might a person indicated of setting fire to a car,which causes a fire to a building be liable to?
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5
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The training manual outlines six main reasons for incendary fires. Name them
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1. Profit or economic gain by defrauding the insurance company
2. Economic gain where the insured is innocent,but the perpetrator benefits 3. Personal satisfaction has caused numerous and costly fires 4. Arson to conceal another crime 5. Arson by the mentally afficted such as pyromaniacs 6. miscellaneous circumstances |
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According to the training manual, who is the first person to be questioned when the fire investigation starts?
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1. The discoverer of the fire
2. The person who turned in the fire 3. any other witnesses that can be found |
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According to the training manual, what colour is the smoke when hay and vegetable matter are burning in stable and barn fires?
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white or light gray
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According to the training manual, phosphorus is an incendiary agent gives off what colour smoke that is produced and what odor?
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A heavy white smoke with a distinct garlic odor
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According to the training manual, what colour is the smoke that indicates a lack of air,but if accompanied by large flames it generally indicates the burning of a material with a petroleum base?
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black
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According to the training manual, a redish glow indicates how hot is the fire?
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900F
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According to the training manual, a real light red glow indicates how hot is the fire?
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1800F
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According to the training manual, a yellow glow indicates how hot is the fire?
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1900F
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According to the training manual, a blinding white fire indicates that the fire has reached:
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2200F
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According to the training manual, what chemical is used as a accelerant and burns with a blue flame?
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alcohol
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According to the training manual, what types of physical evidence should you look for in auto fires?
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1. The fire scene
2. Footprints 3. tire tracks 4. Location of gasoline or kerosene container 5. unburned matchsticks in the motor compartment 6. missing wheel lug bolts 7. unburned tire pads 8. removal of scented soil from the fire scene 9. seat and lazyback springs-loss of temper 10.location of gas tank drain plug 11. missing gas tank cap 12. missing vital engine accessories 13. fuel system & electrical systems 14. finding of ignition key in debris 15. finding of remains of contents claimed in car by owner 16. identification of the automobile (serial number) |
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According to the training manual, extra manual pull stations may be located between exits so that no location on a floor is more than______ from a pull station
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60 metres
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According to the training manual, what are the characteristics of a fixed temp fusible fire detector?
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1. consists of a spring loaded plunger held under pressure
2. the metal will melt at a specific temp 3. the most common temp setting is 57C (93C&140C) are also available |
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According to the training manual, what type of fire detector goes off if the temp rises at a rate of 9C per minute or quicker?
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rate of rise
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What type of smoke detector has a galvanometer that measures the current flow?
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Ionization
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What type of smoke detector senses the pressure of visible smoke?
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photo-electric
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What type of detector is best suited to react to the speed of a flash fire?
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optical flame detector
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What are the key components of any sprinkler system that must monitored?
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1. main water supply shut off valve
2. gate valve 3. pressure pumps 4. fire pump power 5. air pressure supervisory devices on dry pipe system 6. post indicating valves |
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Automatic sprinkler supervisor service is divided into three categories. What are they?
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1. pressure
2. gate valve supervision 3. water flow |
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According to the training manual, what are the audible alarm devices used to notify the building occupants?
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1. horns
2. chimes 3. sirens 4. speakers 5. bells |
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According to the training manual, what alarm indicating devices are used to notify the hearing and visually impaired?
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1. rotating reflecting lights
2. strobe lights 3. spotlights |
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According to the training manual, what is the timeframe in which power is transferred from main to standby?
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15 seconds
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True or False
Systems to automatically silence alarm bells are prohibited |
False
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There are three basic styles of annunciators, what are they?
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1. back-lit type
2. light emitting diode type 3. graphic type |
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What is the definition of static electricity?
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static electricity is an electric charge that cannot move
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Static electricity is commonly produced when:
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1. liquid flows through a pipe or hose, or through an opening in a pipe or hose
2. spraying or coating 3. blending or mixing 4. filling tanks,drums,cans or pails 5. dry powdered material passes through chutes or pneumatic conveyors 6. non-conductive conveyor belts or drive belts and moving appliances are plugged into electrical outlets |
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What is bonding?
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Is the act of connecting two or more conductive objects with a conductor,such as copper wire that equalizes the potential charge between them.
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Does bonding eliminates the static ?
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No
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What is grounding?
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Is the act of connecting one or more conductive objects directly to the earth using ground rods,cold water pipes or building steel
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What is used to check the connection between the bonding and grounding cables,receiving tank,pump and the grounding rod?
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Ohm meter
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Non-metallic containers such as polyethylene plastic or glass can be grounded.
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no they can't
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The process of removing contaminats from people,equipment,structures, the environment or anything that may be contaminated is defined as:
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decontamination
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What are the considerations to be taken before decontamination ?
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1. Is decontamination necessary?
2. Is a full body decontamination necessary? 3.Is privacy an issue? 4. Is cold weather an issue? |
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What are the duties of a captain for the first arriving apparatus for decontamination?
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1. assess the situation,ensuring that he/she protects the safety of their crew
2. Establishes the hazards zones and communicates this over the radio 3. If he/she is presented with possible patients,direct them from area of danger 4. Ask the patient if they have the hazmat on them,if so direct them to the warm zone to determine if they require decon 5. if the patient isn't contaminated ask them if they have been exposed to the hazmat and are suffering efforts due to the exposure. If so direct them to the cold zone for medical assessment 6. If patient is contaminated,determine how decon will be accomplished |
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What are the duties of the firefighters for the first arriving apparatus for decon?
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1 If decon is needed,full PPE is required and pull off a handline. consider wind direction and slope for runoff.
2. The driver charges the handline. the pressure should be 60-90 psi 3. The first firefighter guides and instructs the casualty on how to remove clothing and turn in the water fog for best contaminant removal 4. the second firefighter with the hoseline washes the casualty from the head down(high volume,low pressure) 5. direct patients to the cold zone for medical treatment |
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What are the six basic steps for the process of mass decon?
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1. Initial size-up
2. Establish zones 3. Patient control and decon triage 4. Decon setup 5. Mass decon execution 6. Post decon |
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How long is the decon time for each patient?
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30 sec to 3 mins
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According to the training manual, what is the distance that emergency vehicles must remain away from the helicopter?
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150 ft
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according to the training manual, what is the distance that spectators must remain away from the helicopter?
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200 ft
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According to the training manual, once the helicopter lands,you may approach it?
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No, not until you are instructed by the pilot or flight crew members
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According to the training manual, how do you approach the helicopter if it is on uneven ground?
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Approach from the downhill side for maximum clearance
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According to the training manual, how big is the landing zone?
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150 ft x 150 ft
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Who has the responsibility for selecting the landing zone?
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The helicopter's pilot in command
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Who has the final decision whether to land?
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The helicopter's pilot in command
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According to the training manual, what is the time frame that vehicles and personnel are strictly prohibited from the landing zone?
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minimum of three minutes
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According to the training manual, what should you do if the landing zone is dusty?
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wet the surface to prevent zero visibility
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According to the training manual, you can use flares to outline the landing zone.
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No are not
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List the six obstacles within a 360 degree radius that shall be relayed to the flight crew
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1. trees
2.utility poles 3. wires 4. ditches 5. signs 6. any objects that the helicopter could dislodge |
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According to the training manual, if hazardous materials are present, where is the landing zone located?
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upwind and outside the hot zone
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According to the training manual, where should personnel be when the helicopter is arriving or departing?
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Personnel should take cover inside or behind vehicles
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According to the training manual, what is the life span of bedbugs?
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10 months
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According to the training manual, where do bedbugs hide?
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In or near beds and bedroom furniture and tufts,seams and folds of mattresses and daybed covers
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How do you get rid of bedbugs from your clothing?
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Wash in hot water and set the dryer at the highest setting
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According to the training manual, the bahco spreaders develop how much pressure at the tips?
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907 kg (2000 lbs)
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According to the training manual, how far is the pressure relief knob turned to release the pressure?
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1/4 turn
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According to the training manual, if operating the come-a-long, what is the capability of a single cable?
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900 kg (2000 lbs) and a travel of 5M (18ft)
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According to the training manual, if operating the come-a-long, what is the capability of a double cable?
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1800 kgs (4000 lbs) and travel of 3 M (8.5 ft)
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according to the training manual, what factors is physical fitness influenced ?
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1. age
2. heredity 3. nutrition 4. environment 5. lifestyle |
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What four things combined produce a state of optimal wellness?
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1. physical fitness
2. social fitness 3. emotional fitness 4. spiritual fitness |
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According to the training manual, what are the four elements of physical fitness?
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1. cardio-respiratory endurance
2. muscular strength and endurance 3. flexibility 4. body composition |
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According to the training manual, when taking a persons blood pressure, when the heart contracts what phase is the higher number?
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systolic
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According to the training manual, when taking a persons blood pressure, when the heart refills, what phase is the lower number?
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diastolic
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according to the training manual, what is the only complete vegatable protein?
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soy
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According to the training manual, what are the two types of solar power systems?
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1. thermal ( direct heating)
2. photovoltaic ( generating electricity) |
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According to the training manual, how does a thermal solar system work?
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It uses sunlight to directly heat a fluid, usually water to transfer the thermal energy. It may be connected to hot water heater
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According to the training manual, what are the four primary classifications of solar pool designs?
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1. plastic panels
2. rubber mats 3. metal panels 4. plastic pipe |
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According to the training manual, what is the overall risk to firefighters with the thermal system when performing fireground operations?
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low
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According to the training manual, how does the photovoltaic system work?
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It converts light into energy
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What is the primary concern for firefighters with a photovoltaic system?
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electrical shock hazard
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According to the training manual, the photovoltaic system has an inverter, what does it do?
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It converts the electric power from DC t(direct current) to AC ( alternating current)
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True or False,solar cells for the photovoltaic system are connected in series and parallel
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True
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According to the training manual, what is voltage?
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voltage is the pressure that pushes an electrical charge through a conductor
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According to the training manual, what is amperage?
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Amperage is the measurment of electrical current flow
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|
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According to the training manual, what is wattage?
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wattage is the amount of work done when one amp at one volt flows through one ohm of resistance
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According to the training manual, what are the variables affecting the physiological impact of electricity on the human body?
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1. amount of current flowing through the body
2. length of contact time 3. travel path through the body 4. area of contact 5. pressure of contact 6. moisture of contact 7. body size and shape 8. type of skin |
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According to the training manual, when cadmium telluride is damaged by fire, this carcinogen is produced
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cadmium
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According to the training manual, what is "dead load"?
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The weight of the building itself and all its structural members. It also includes any equipment permanently attached or built in
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According to the trainiung manual, what is "live load"
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Are loads that can be moved. Partitions, file cabinets,furniture are examples of live loads
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According to the training manual, what is the difference between dead and live loads?
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The most significant difference is that dead loads can be accurately calculated. live loads are estimated based on the projected use of the building
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According to the training manual, this building construction material loses approx 40 percent of its strength when exposed to a temp of 1000 F and fails at 1200 to 1500 F
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steel
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According to the training manual,this construction material melts and fails at class A temp
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Aluminum
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According to the training manual, this building construction material will contribute to a flashover
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composites
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According to the training manual, the function of a beam is:
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transfers the load that is imposed upon it to a bearing wall or column
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According to the training manual, an example of this beam includes balconies and fire escapes
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cantilever
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According to the training manual, the three main framing systems are:
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1. lumber
2. I-joist 3. Truss |
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According to the training manual, what are the five standard types of building construction?
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1. Fire -resistive construction
2. Non- combustible construction 3. heavy timber construction 4. Ordinary construction 5. Wood frame construction |
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According to the training manual, what are the hazards of lightweight truss construction?
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When exposed to heat, the sheet metal fastener acts as a conductor and transfers heat from the gusset plate into the wood itself and the metal spikes can cause pyrolysis. A flat roof or floor will allow fire to spread more quickly
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According to the window cleaning SOG, when should a firefighter wear a safety belt?
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If the firefighter could fall more than 3m (10 ft)
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According to the training centre SOG, which division do you book the training centre ?
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Division of training
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According to the training centre SOG, how many pallets can be hoisted at one time?
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No more than four
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According to the training centre SOG, when shall the training centre be evaluated and by whom?
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Once a year and by a licensed professional engineer with live fire building experience and expertise
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According to the training centre SOG, prior to using the centre, who must you notify?
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Communications and Chrysler
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According to the training centre SOG, all instructors/supervisors and safety officers shall be fimiliar with this standard
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NFPA 1403
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According to the training centre SOG, each hoseline shall deliver a minimum of
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360 L/min
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According to the Officer skills checklist SOG, what are the standards for firefighter classifications?
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1. All firefighters are to be assessed to dept standards
2. All SCBA assessments are to conform to provincial standards 3. All SCBA assessments are to OH&S standards for compliance 4. All assessments are to be scored to the dept/provincial standards-meets standard or does not meet standard 5. If firefighters do not meet standard, then retraining is required so firefighter can meet the required standards |
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According to the Document of Training SOG, what are the guidelines?
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1. One training session record report shall be fully completed asap after each session that has been completed
2. The training session record report shall be fowarded to the DC for their review and then fowarded to the Division of Training 3. The information from the training session record report shall be entered into the training tracking computer database 4. All training session record reports shall be kept for seven years |
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According to the Document of Training SOG, what are the guidelines?
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1. One training session record report shall be fully completed asap after each training session that has been completed
2. The training session record report shall be fowarded to the DC for their review and then fowarded to the Division of Training 3. The info from the training session record report shall be entered into the training tracking computer database 4. All training session record reports shall be kept for seven years |
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According to the Fire capt mentoring program SOG, who is eligible to be a mentoree?
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1. firefighters who are eligible to write the next capt's exam and pass a fifty question exam acheiving a mark of at least 70 percent
2. New acting capt's who have successfully completed the capt's exam |
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According to the Fire capt mentoring program SOG, any capt can be a mentor
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No, only capt's who have completed their probation period.
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According to the Fire capt mentoring program, who facilitates the mentoring process?
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The DC
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According to the Request for Releasing Info SOG, who can request information?
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1. Owner
2. Lawyer,insurance company 3. Police,OFM,Other city dept 4. General public,tenants |
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According to the Request for Releasing Info SOG, what reports shall have all info identifying a private citizen removed prior to sending?
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1. occurrence reports
2. response reports 3. fire safety inspection reports |
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According to the Info Receipt Log SOG, what binders will all correspondence be logged into?
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1. SOG's
2. Training Bulletins 3. Medical Training Bulletins and Memos 4. Policy and Procedures 5. All Personnel Memos 6. All Firefighting Personnel Memos |
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According to the Flashover Simulator SOG, who records the temp?
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A temp monitor person will ensure the temp ranges are recorded
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According to the Flashover Simulator, you only need one water supply source.
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No. Each interior handline must receive its water supply from an independant source
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according to the Peer Support Team SOG, what are examples of critical incidents?
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1. Serious injury or death of a fire dept member or other emergency personnel
2. Mass casuality incidents 3. Suicide of a fire service member 4. serious injury or death of a civilian resulting from fire service operations 5. death of a child or violence to a child 6. Loss of life or death of a patient following extraordinary and prolonged expenditure of physical and emotional energy rescue efforts by fire service personnel 7. Incidents that attrack extremely unusual or critical new media coverage 8. Any incident that is charged with profound emotion 9. Any incident in which the circumstances were so unusual or the sights and sounds so distressing as to produce a high level of immediate or delayed emotional reaction |
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According to the Peer support Team SOG when is the peer support team available?
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24 hrs a day, 7 days a week via communications
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According to the Peer Support Team SOG, criticial incident stress debriefing is a tactical critique?
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No it isn't. Performance issues will not be discussed
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According to the Training Plans SOG, who shall ensure that the teacher to student ratio is 1:5?
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the instructor--in -charge
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When a radio operator hears an out-of-range tone,when pushing the push-to-talk on a portable radio, what is the recommended actions to be taken?
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1. Move at least 15 ft in any direction and retransmit
2. Move as close as possible towards a window and retransmit 3. Re-orientate the radio 90 degrees in any direction and retransmit |
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According to the training manual, communications, if you still get an out of range tone what do you do?
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the operator will switch to talk around and will identify as part of the initial transmission
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According to the Talk Around SOG, comm can communicate and record any conversations while the portable radio is in talk around mode?
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No.
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According to the On Scene Times SOG, what are the procedures?
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1. the on scene time will commence upon arrival of the first vehicle
2. On scene times will be given at 10 min intervals 3. The IC can request on scene times to be implemented at any incident,however they will be implemented automatically for structure fires 4. The IC will acknowledge the on scene time,confirm the strategic mode and achieved benchmarks 5. The IC can request on scene times to be continued or terminate the procedure if conditions warrant 6. Once loss stopped has been achieved, the on scene time system will cease |
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According to the CAD Moveups SOG, how much time has been allotted for the dispatched vehicles to arrive at the assigned stations or within the response zone where a vacant station is located?
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10-12 minutes
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According to the CAD Moveups SOG, when will the comm operator initiate the moveups?
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1. Once command has been established and command doesn't release other vehicles
2. Once command has been establish and has announced a working fire or has committed to an emergency operation 3. When the status or vehicles returning to station is "Out of Service" 4. When a vehicle is not in its own response area and makes itself available for service,the dispatcher shall enter the vehicle as available and advise the unit of their standby location 5. when vehicles are taken "out of service" for routine daily business ie, training or mechanical problems 6. When numerous incoming calls are received reporting a serious emergency |
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According to residental construction Fires SOG, what is the procedure at a residential construction fire?
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On arrivlal at the scene, the first vehicle should hit a hydrant and use the deck mounted deluge gun to protect the first down wind house that is an exposure. Additional 65mm handlines should be laid
2. The second arriving pumper or aerial should use its master stream appliance to protect the exposures at the other end of the fire. Additional 65mm handlines should also be laid 3. The third and fourth arriving vehicles should concentrate on the extinguishment of the fire and down wind exposures |
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according to the high rise SOG, what is the purpose of the Lobby?
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1. establishing a building control/communications centre
2. Instruction to tenants/occupants 3. Monitoring incident progress |
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According to the High Rise SOG, the Lobby may also be used for the purpose of:
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1. An initial assembly/staging area for crews,supplies and equipment prior to assignment
2. A staging area for other agencies 3. A medical triage area 4. A crew rehabilitation area 5. A distribution point for evacuated tenants |
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According to the High Rise SOG, the foward staging area is located where and for what purpose?
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The foward staging area shall be located at least two floors below the incident and may be used for:
1. The establishment of the appropriate sector or command officer 2. The staging area for crews and equipment prior to incident entry 3. The foward entry control point 4. The foward staging area for RIT 5. an initial rehab area for crews 6.an initial medical triage area for building occupants and crews |
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According to the High Rise SOG, what are the priorities of the IC?
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1. Identify the nature and location of the incident
2. Refer to building pre-plan during incident size-up 3.Provide life safety/evacuation/medical aid for persons in immediate danger 4. Ensure search and rescue is carried out with the following priorities: a) suite of origin b) adjacent suites on the fire floor c) the suites immediately above the suite of origin d) the remainder of the suites on the floor e) all stairwells in their entirety f) the floor immediately below the incident floor g) other affected areas of the building |
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According to the High Rise SOG, what equipment should the first alarm crew bring in?
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1. SCBA
2. Appropriate building keys 3. Hand lights 4. Forcible entry tools 5. high rise kit 6. TIC 7. 2 portable radios |
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According to the High Rise SOG, what equipment should the next arriving crews for the remainder of the first alarm?
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1. SCBA
2. Spare SCBA bottles 3. Hand lights 4. forcible entry tools 5. High rise kits 6. TIC 7. portable radios 8. Trauma kit/O2 kit 9. spare O2 cylinders |
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According to the high Rise SOG, what are the responsibilities of the first alarm crews?
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1. Determine the incident location and particulars by speaking with on-duty building employees and by referring to the fire annuniator panel where available
2. access security key box,taking needed keys and leaving other keys with a trustworthy person, ie pumper driver 3. establish a lobby control where lobby voice controls are available 4. deliver initial message to tenants/occupants where lobby voice controls are available 5. secure elevators to the ground floor 6. assign an elevator operator,who may double as the entry control person during initial operations 7. initiate fire attack 8. initiate primary search and rescue 9. establish a tactical plan for ventilation 10. ensure water supply |
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According to the High Rise SOG, when will a second alarm be initiated?
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at the discretion of the IC or when it is obvious that the fire is progressing to the point where it has the potential to:
1. further endanger the life and safety of persons in the building 2. spread horizontally on the fire floor or vertically in the building interior 3. break out to the building exterior with subsequent exposure threats |
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According to the High Rise SOG, what are the responsibilities of the second alarm?
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1. Aerial/elevated device operations as required
2. establishment of lobby tactical area 3. establishment of a bldg control/comm centre 4. assist the first alarm crews with water supply,search and rescue,suppression,ventilation and exposure operations under the direction of the IC and sector officers 5. medical triage/treatment for occupants and emergency personnel 6. secondary smoke control operations 7. logistical ops 8. on-deck for first alarm crews 9. establishment of evacuation routes as required 10. assist first alarm vehicle operators as required 11. any other duty as assigned by the IC or sector officers |
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According to the High Rise SOG, personnel assigned as lobby sector shall ensure what systems are activated where available:
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1. mechanical ventilation shutdown
2. building smoke control 3. release of automatic door closures and exit door locks 4. fire telephones in operation |
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According to the High Rise SOG, in what order are floors checked where the annunciator panel shows multiple indications?
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floors shall be checked in order from the floor closest to the ground, then proceed up
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according to the High Rise SOG, what is the exclusion zone to guard against falling debris?
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50 metres in all directions
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According to the High Rise SOG, if no problem is found on the alarm floor, what is your next course of action?
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check the floors above and below
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According to the Emergency Evacuation SOG, who can initiate an emergency evacuation message?
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Any BFES person at an incident amy initiate a emergency evacuation message
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During implementation of the emergency evacuation system, what must the IC consider eliminating?
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Any sources of noise that may prevent hearing the alert ie(PPV,generators,pumps), however consideration must also be given to the possible negative impact of shutting off any equipment
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According to the emergency Evacuation SOG, who initiates the message and who is it requested through?
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The IC (or any other person initiating the alert) shall initiate the message by requesting an Evacuation alert tone from Fire Control
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According to the Emergency Evacuation SOG, how long does the comm operator initiate the alert tones for?
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A maximum of 5 seconds
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According to the Emergency Evacuation SOG, after completion of the alert tones, what is the procedure?
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1.The initator declares:
All personnel at (the address) Evacuate,Evacuate,Evacuate 2. All aparatus are then instructed to sound air horns,using 3-3 second blasts 3. Hand held air horns may be deployed by the RIT using 3-3 second blasts at the most effective location outside the structure 4. All personnel will report back to their respective apparatus. If this isn't possible,report to the nearest apparatus 5. command will call a PAR 6. If all personnel are not accounted for,the evacuate procedure will be repeated 7. If there is still no response from any crew, a Mayday shall be called |
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According to the IC System SOG, who has the overall authority at a major incident?
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The Fire chief or the Deputy Fire chief
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According to the IC System-Terminology of Command SOG, A strategic plan developed by evaluating conditions,developing tactical approaches,identifying available resources and preparing assignments,it is based on achieving the three tactical priorities-All Clear,Fire Under Control and Loss Stopped
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What is an Attack Plan
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According to the IC System-Communications SOG, what is the procedure for the first on scene vehicle?
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The first on scene vehicle will radio that they are on scene,giving the location and a short update of the situation and establishment of command. ie) Fire Control, Pumper 202 is on scene at 76 Belmont Dr. We have a two story home,smoke showing and a rescue situation. Pumper 202 is Belmont command.
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According to the IC System-Communications SOG, what does the DC do when he arrives on the scene?
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The DC takes command and turns on the green light
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According to the IC System-Staging, where do outside agencies (required on a multiple alarm call) report to and who instructs them?
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The outside agencies will be instructed by communications to report to Level 2 staging. When they arrive at Level 2 staging,they will be dispatched from there to the IC.
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According to the IC System-Sectoring SOG,when is sectoring to be implemented?
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When the span of control has been reached. ( 5-6 vehicles)
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According to the IC System-Sectoring SOG, what are some examples of functional sectors?
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1. Incident safety officer
2. Air supply coordinator 3. Water supply coordinator 4. Chief's aide 5. Decon coordinator 6. Access control coordinator 7. Public Info coordinator 8. Rehab coordinator |
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According to the bomb Threat SOG, what is the procedure when comm receives a call from an outside source reporting a bomb threat?
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The operator is to pass on the info to the police and not respond vehicles unless requested to do so by the police
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According to the Bomb Threat SOG, what is the procedure when responding to a bomb threat call?
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1. A phone call from comm telling the responding apparatus the location of the incident
2. After radioing on the way,lights and sirens and radios are not to be used 3. when approaching the scene all vehicles are to remain a minimum of 900 ft away 4. First officer on scene is to report to the ploice officer in charge for further instructions 5. area where bomb is suspected is not to be approached under any circumstances 6. Evacuation which is underway is to continue without our interference 7. If evacuation has not started,do not initiate this procedure 8. In the event it is discovered (on arrival at a normal response) that you are dealing with a possible device,vehicles and personnel will immediately retreat to the 900 ft perimeter |
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According to the Firefighter Accountability System SOG, who's responsibility is it to ensure that all personnel have a Mag Tag attached to the passport?
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The officer in charge
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According to the Firefighter Accountability SOG, who would be the first dedicated Entry Control Person?
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The first free apparatus driver
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What are the duties of the Entry Control Person?
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a) obtain a radio and an entry control kit
b) don an entry control vest c) position him/herself proximal to the entry point d) inform the IC of their location e) do a safety check of the PPE of persons passing through the entry control point f) collect the PIT from every person who passes through their ECP g) attach the PIT's to the EC board or to their split ring if no board is available h) record the time that each person enters and exits the hazard zone i) record the assignment and location of the people entering the hazard zone j) record and make necessary changes to the EC board of any and all assignment changes k) monitor the times of entry personnel vs suspected air cylinder time l) notify command or the respective sector officer if entry personnel are unaccounted for or seem to be reaching their SCBA time limits m) notify the appropriate entry control person if personnel are exiting via a different entry control point n) report to the IC or sector officer as ordered o) conduct or participate in a PAR if so ordered p) ensure that non-firefighters who are authorized by command to enter a hazard zone are accompanied by a team of firefighters q) all designated entry control personnel will foward their completed entry control worksheet to the IC for submission to admin |
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According to the Firefighter Accountability SOG, when shall a accountability officer be appointed?
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At second alarm incidents (or greater) and any incident where the IC believes it is required
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What is the duties of the Accountability Officer?
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a) obtain the accountability kit from the DC's vehicle or command post
b) situate themselves in close proximity to the IC, or to best advantage for accessibilty and as a focal point to obtain,collect and return passports c) be in close proximity to a radio d) manage the FAS and aid command by monitoring the location and assignment of personnel for the duration of the emergency e) assist in the tracking of personnel assigned to each sector f) conduct a PAR if so ordered by command |
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When should a running PAR be announced?
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A running PAR shall be announced at the conclusion of every communication that includes:
a) entering or exiting a hazard zone b) a change of location c) a change or completion of task d) when requested by the IC |
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According to the Firefighter Accountability SOG, when should command order a PAR?
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a) report of missing personnel
b) when a Mayday has been called c) building collapse d) rapid fire extension e) explosion f) emergency evacuation g) switching from offensive to defensive strategy |
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According to the Firefighter Accountability SOG, when should a PAR be conducted at a fire?
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After the fire is reported Under Control and there is a Primary All Clear on all floors
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According to the RIT SOG, when should RIT be established?
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Asap when members are on air inside any structure or whenever command deems is necessary
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According to the RIT SOG, what are the levels of RIT and their actions?
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level !
actions may include gathering info,completing RIT worksheet,staging equipment,discussions with the IC and accountability officer and performing a 360 of the structure. Level 1 equipment may include full PPE,RIT kit,SCBA'S,tag line,flashlights,TIC,forcible entry tools,cutters,straps and ladders. Level 2 Actions may include continuation of gathering of info,securing a power supply,preparing lighting,ensuring multiple means of egress(laddering windows,roofs,removing obstacles-bars,chains,locks) Level 2 equipment may include level 1 equipment,lights,forcible entry tools (K12 saw,bullet saw) dry hoseline,sump pump,additional ladders and medical equipment Level 3 The equipment may include level 1 & level 2 RIT equipment,heavy hydraulics(cutters,spreaders),airbags and cribbing |
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According to the RIT SOG, what are the benchmarks?
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1. Firefighter located
2. Firefighter converted and on air 3. Firefighter removal underway and the route 4. Firefighter removed from the structure |
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According to the Incident Safety Officer SOG, what is their responsibilities?
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To survey the emergency scene for the express purpose of monitoring all ongoing operations and for ensuring that the health,safety and well-being of all emergency responders is maintained
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According to the Incident Safety Officer SOG, what are the functions of the incident safety officer?
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a) The ISO shall be designated part of the Service's Incident Command Structure and when the IMS is in operation,shall be a staff member operating directly under the IC as designated sector
b) The ISO and appointed assistants shall be readily identifiable c) The ISO shall monitor the scene and report any conditions,hazards and/or risks that cannot be resolved at the company or sector level directly to the IC d) Using the approved Safety Officer Checklist, the ISO will ensure that the BFES personnel accountability system is operational and being utilized in the correct manner e) The IC will attempt to brief the ISO on the incident's action plan. In response, the ISO will recon the scene and formulate a hazards/risk assessment and provide said assessment to the IC f) The ISO will ensure that the integrity of established scene perimeters/safety zones,collapse zones,hot zones and other designated hazard areas is maintained and their parameters are communicated to all responders on the scene g) The ISO will evaulate any traffic hazards and apparatus placement issues with a view to eliminating or reducing the hazard h) if the Re-hab unit is on the scene the ISO shall over see its operation i) The ISO shall monitor radio transmissions and stay alert to transmission barriers that may result in missed,unclear or incomplete communications j) The ISO shall communicate to the IC the need for the appointment of a Assistant ISO due to the need,size,complexity or duration of the incident k) Post-incident analysis of operations should include the ISO |
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According to the Marijuana Grow Labs SOG, what are the on scene hazards?
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1. Electrical
2.Trip and Tangle 3 Lighting 4. Compartmentation 5. Means of Egress 6. Hazardous Chemicals 7. Carbon Monoxide 8. Ventilation 9. Perpetrator on-scene |
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What are the grow lab key indications ?
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1. Little or no funiture in the premise, especially during a primary search
2. The exterior of the structure is in a state of disrepair 3. Excessive condensation around the windows 4. Audible "humming" from internally installed transformers 5. The obvious presence of plants and lighting 6. Suspicious efforts at concealment eg, doors and windows obstructed 7. Excessive mould and/or mildew on ceiling 8. Discovery of silver flex vent piping |
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Upon discovery of a grow lab, your immediate considerations are:
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1. Immediately request police,ambulance and hydro on scene
2. consider a HAZMAT response 3. Structure must be electrically de-energized at the outside source of supply (from the street,not the meter) 4. Request a response by the "On call" fire investigator 5. Ensure the scene is isolated 6. Consider it to be a crime scene. Access for firefighting is permitted under the law. Once firefighting operations are terminated,crews should remain "withdrawn" and scene isolated until police collect the info required to obtain a warrant |
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According to the Marijuana Grow Labs SOG, what are the procedures when scene termination occurs?
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1. Secure scene
2. Shut-off natural gas feed (Gas company) 3. Wait for police to secure a warrant 4. Debrief with "on call" fire inspector 5. Ensure witness statements are completed 6. Ensure exposure reports are completed |
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According to the Key Tag SOG, what are the four groups that the keys are organized into?
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1. Fire Floor (Red Tag)
May include any of the following: front door key,master key, suite master key, smoke shaft key and elevator key. 2. Lobby (Green Tag) May include fire alarm panel key and/or fire alarm room key 3. Other (Yellow Key) May include any of the following: utility room key,electrical room key,office key and garage key 4. Spare ( Blue Key) May include seconds of any keys |
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According to the MayDay SOG, when can a MayDay be declared?
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1. By a firefighter who is lost,trapped or in trouble
2. By an IC, sector officer,company officer or anyone who cannot account for individuals 3. By a firefighter who witnessed and/or has first hand knowledge that a firefighter is lost,trapped or in trouble |
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According to the MayDay SOG, to reset a portable radio due to a accidental activation, you must turn it off.
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No you do not turn off the radio. You push and hold the orange emergency button until the radio indicates it has reset
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According to the MayDay SOG, the emergency button can be activated in talkaround?
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No. The emergency button does not work in talkaround mode
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What are the procedures when calling for help according to the MayDay SOG?
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You would say MAYDAY,MAYDAY,MAYDAY over the radio by voice. You would describe your situation using LUNAR:
Location (describe surroundings,noise) Unit number Name Assignment (sector,task) & air (air cylinder pressure) Radio equipped & resources needed. Repeat the message until command acknowledges. 3.After the message has been sent and received,manually activate the PASS alarm. 4.A lost firefighter should make reasonable attempts to exit a building by every possible means. Attempt not to remain in the middle of an open space. Find a wall and use it to find a exit. Breech a wall for escape or to access breathable air 5. If you don't have a radio or radio is inoperable,where possible the firefighter in distress shall activate their PASS alarm in full mode until reached by a rescuer. If lost,self rescue should be attempted.If a partner of a firefighter in distress shall,if unable to communicate by radio,activate the downed firefighter's PASS alarm in full alarm mode,then attempt to contact any other personnel in the hazard area that has a radio and inform command using the MAYDAY protocol |
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According to the MayDay SOG, what is command's responsibility when a MayDay is called?
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a) Enbsure that all MAYDAY messages are acknowledged and confirmed as an actual MAYDAY situation
b) Consider the need for additional resources (upgrade alarm,additional RIT'S) c) Confirm the location,identification and situation of the personnel making the MAYDAY request d) Command should request radio silence on the tactical channel for all non-essential radio communications e) Command may request emergency alert tones from comm at any time to enhance the transmission of priority messages f) At an appropriate time,conduct a PAR starting with personnel in the immediate area of the problem g) Command should request another tactical channel from comm and switch all fire ground operations not involved with the MAYDAY effort to this new channel h) Ensure that crews working on the fire ground continue their assigned tasks if not directly assigned to the MAYDAY effort i) Brief and deploy the RIT team and assign an additional RIT for back up j) Assign EMS personnel to the entry point,or at a safe location outside of the hazard area k) Notify comm to announce the conclusion of the MAYDAY event |
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According to the MayDay SOG, what is the responsibilities of the sector officers during a MAYDAY call?
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the sector officer will:
1. Maintain current assignments as ordered by command with in the incident action plan 2. Conduct a visual PAR within the sector and only notify command via radio in the event of a missing firefighter within the sector |
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According to the MayDay SOG, what are comm's responsibilities during a MAYDAY call?
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After an orange button activation and no transmission is received, comm will attempt twice to contact the initiator. If no response comm shall notify the IC of the activation as well as the portable ID number (A207 CP) and any other info available. PRP and ambulance will also be dispatched.
Should the IC by the unit initiating the emergency button activation and the IC doesn't respond to comm,comm will attempt to contact another officer on the scene to confirm the details of the emergency transmission. IN the event that comm is unable to make radio contact with any on scene officer,comm will immediately dispatch another unit,DC,PRP and ambulance. the IC may stand down an emergency activation situation at their discretion. |
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If comm hears a MAYDAY that is not immediately acknowledged by command,what is their responsibilities?
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1. Announce over all channels operating at the emergency incident that a MAYDAY has been received
2. Accompany this announcement by a series of alert tones that would alert personnel to the priority of the message 3. Upon request by command,immediately dispatch additional resources to the incident location. 4. Ensure continuous monitoring of the MAYDAY channel |
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According to the Emergency Alert Traffic SOG, who can initiate it and who do they request it through?
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Any BFES person at an incident may initiate an emergency traffic message to communicate urgent info or make an urgent request. Examples might include,but are not limited to,critical fire conditions or other critical changing conditions ie) concern for a potential collapse,loss of water supply.
The person shall initiate the message by requesting Emergency Traffic with an Emergency Alert Tone activation from Fire Control |
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According to the emergency Alert traffic SOG, after complettion of the tone, the initiator shall:
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aDeclare "Urgent,Urgent,Urgent
b) Announce to whom the message is directed,ie) All personnel c) Clearly state the urgent message d) Say "I say again" e) Announce to whom the message is directed, ie All personnel f) Clearly state the urgent message. |
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Who shall acknowledge the Emergency Alert Traffic message?
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All sector officers to whom the message was directed to
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According to the Emergency Response that Involves Violence SOG, what is the procedure?
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a) size up begins as soon as the call is received.
b) Consider using fire-line caution tape and lighting to provide a protected environment for personnel to work c) Personnel may need to stage in an area close to the incident and await arrival of police d) Crews shall quickly and safely conduct a "windshield survey" and report pertinent info to fire control and incoming apparatus e) Situations requiring police should be communicated immediately to fire control and use the colour codes as per SOG 5-13 f) Fire personnel should wear protective gear and/or clothing clearly identifying them as fire service personnell g) Fire control must note that during civil disturbances,mass shooting,or active shooting events 911 call volume may go up h) Fire personnel must plan on a large and immediate media response as well as large numbers of parents,family and friends responding to the incident scene i) The IC or designate may liaison with medical personnel to assist with multiple casualties and triage |
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When responding to a medical emergency involving violence, what is the procedure?
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a) scan area for weapons,alcohol,drugs and signs of violence
b) Approach patients in a subtle and non-threatening manner c) Explain procedures to conscious patients. Domestic disputes are often reported as accidents, if possible separate disputants by placing them in separate areas. Indications of a crime should be reported to police. REMEMBER FIRE PERSONNEL CAN BE TARGETS OF VIOLENCE. |
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According to the Sector Work Cycles SOG, The foward placement of a fully equipped crew to an established tactical position to provide a ready supply of staffing:
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What is "On Deck"
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According to the Sector Work Cycles SOG, what is the procedure that a capt will follow when given the On Deck assignment?
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a) Acknowledge the On Deck assignment with command
b) Assemble crew fully turned out with SCBA and one additional air cylinder per firefighter c) Bring additional equipment as required including a TIC,spare RIT equipment and tools to the On Deck location d) Arrive to the On Deck location,report to the sector officer and notify command. ie) A207 on deck west sector e) Determine location of crews working in the hazard zone f) Assess building arrangement and conditions g) Ensure rotation plan is understood h) Relieve the work crew when ordered into the hazard zone by command or the sector officer. Note for continuous water flow,the work crew must be relieved by the On Deck crew at the nozzle |
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According to the Lightweight Construction SOG, Unprotected lightweight construction systems that are involved in or exposed to a fire are susceptible to rapid failure in as little as in?
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four minutes
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According to the Lightweight Construction SOG, what should be the considerations for size up?
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a) conduct a 360 of the building
b) use a TIC as part of an exterior size up. Note that a TIC may not detect the heat signature that indicates a potential floor collapse c) attempt to assess floors above and below the fire d) attempt to determine if the fire involves the structure |
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According to the Roof Operations,what are the procedures when working on a roof?
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1. Provide alternate means of emergency escape to the initial route of access
2. Conduct a risk assessment that could include determination of the type of roof construction,location of fire and the length of time the structure has been burning as it impacts on building integrity and the existance of heavy objects such as HVAC units 3. based on the risk assessment, appropriate PPE and equipment should be provided to individuals assigned to the roof sector 4. keep the number of firefighters on the roof to the minimum necessary to complete the task 5. reasonable precautions should be taken when firefighters are at risk of falling off or through a roof 6. sound the path of travel when operating on a roof 7. coordinate roof ventilation with interior crews 8. roof ventilation holes of steel commercial roofs with widely spaced trusses should be avoided. extreme caution must be observed if this is performed due to the potential of the roof sagging and the firefighters falling into the hole. 9. ensure that once roof operations are finished, all firefighters exit the roof promptly |
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According to the Runoff Near Storm Drains and Waterways SOG, methods to confine contaminated runoff may include:
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1. trenching
2. damming 3. diversion 4. retention |
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Who is responsible to collect and dispose of all contaminates properly?
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The property owner
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During firefighting operations,there was a large quantity of firefighting runoff enters a storm system,who notifies the Ministry of the Environment?
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The Peel Spills Coordinator
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According to the Large Enclosed Structure Fires SOG, what is the greatest risk to firefighters?
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Fighting a fire in a large enclosed structure.
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A large enclosed structure is considered how big in size?
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30m x 30m or greater
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According to the Large Enclosed Structure Fires SOG, what is the procedure in fighting these fires?
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1. The first arriving officer shall conduct a size up of the structure and where applicable shall identify it as a large enclosed structure. Consider using a TIC as part of exterior size-up.
2. Consider requesting additional apparatus 3. Where available, the IC should review the preplan 4. All interior teams shall be equipped with a functioning portable radio and a functioning TIC 5. All firefighters must maintain constant contact with a lifeline,ie hoseline or RIT rope(for Mayday situations only) 6. Consider alternative entrances to limit hoseline length to less than 60m into a building. 7. All crews shall attempt to identify the presence of trusses,whether they are steel or wooden and whether the fire/heat is impinging the trusses. This info shall be communicated to the IC 8. Interior crews shall frequently provide reports to the IC,including info regarding conditions,actions and needs 9. Interior crews should attempt to locate a secondary means of egress and be aware of your location within the structure 10. Sector work cycles(on-deck) shall be established asap. A RIT shall be assigned to each on-deck location 11. When interior visibility is diminished, the IC shall order a LEVEL 2 RIT status,having the doors opened and obstactles removed 12. When the IC is aware of prolonged zero-visibility within the structure,he/she shall consider moving to a defensive strategy |
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According to the Large Enclosed Structure Fires SOG, what are the considerations the IC has to ***** for maintaining an interior offensive strategy versus the risk to firefighters?
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a) What are the smoke conditions?
b) Are the firefighters gaining control of the fire? c) Is the structure being threatened by the fire? d) Are the interior firefighters close to an exit? e) Is good control and communication being maintained with the interior crews? |
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According to the Land Based Water Rescue SOG, who must wear PFD's at an incident?
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All personnel within the designated water rescue area as designated by the IC
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According to the Vehicle Lockout SOG, if immediate access to the inside of the vehicle is required due to life safety, how is this to be performed?
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The quickest and safest method will be employed, eg the side window furthest from patient
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According to the Vehicle Lockout SOG, what are the options for the owner/driver to gain entry in a non-emergency situation?
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1. Request a tow truck
2. Summon a locksmith 3. Contact a dealership for that model 4. Manufactures roadside assistance plan 5. C.A.A |
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Can a slim-jim or similar tools be used to open a vehicle door?
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No
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According to the Motor Vehicle Collision SOG, what is the procedure at a motor vehicle collision?
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1. Stabilize Scene
-traffic -charged 38mm foam line -safety hazards eg ggfw -adequate lighting 2. Stabilize Vehicle -cribbing -consider disconnecting battery -consider airbag restraints 3. Stabilize Patient -assess patient and provide appropriate care |
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According to the Water and Ice Rescue SOG, what info must you obtain?
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a) what happened
b) number of victims c) age,gender,health d) length of time in water e) is victim submerged and length of time under water f) does a medical emergency also exist-ambulance-EMS g) far shore access |
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According to the Water and Ice Rescue SOG, how does the Water Rescue Sector Officer prioritize the situation?
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a) rescue mode/recovery mode
b) equipment staging area c) assign personnel d) scene stabilization e) patient stabilization f) oversee and direct the rescue operation g) report to the IC progress on a regular basis h) insure safety checks are done prior to rescue attempt i) maintain communications either verbally or by hand signals with rescures at all times possible |
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According to the Technical Rescue-First Arriving Apparatus, what is the procedure?
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1. Gather info,establish command and secure scene
2. Establish zones-hot,warm and cold 3. ensure all required personnel and equipment are on route 4. Only enter "Hot" zone if on scene personnel has required skills and equipment to deal with situation 5. encourage self-rescue of victims where appropriate 6. attempt to assist rescue from "Warm" zone if safely possible |
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According to the Communicable Diseases SOG, what forms are filled out if you come into contact with bodily fluids having open cuts or wounds?
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Exposure and injury report
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According to the Communicable Diseases SOG, all personnel should be aware of their Hep B status every.....
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5 yrs
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According to the Defib Protocol SOG, what types of medical calls should a defib be brought in?
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1. VSA
2. Unconsciousness/decreased level of consciousness 3. collapse 4. Syncopal spisode 5. chest pain 6. shortness of breath 7. seizure 8. overdose 9. electrocution 10. drowning/SCUBA accidents 11. hypothermia/heat related 12. unknown |
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According to the Defib Protocol SOG if a attending physician requests a deviation from your accepted protocols,what info do you request?
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1. Are you a "Medical Doctor" licensed to practice in Ontario?
2. Do you have some ID with you? 3. Are you taking full medical responsibility for the patient? |
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According to the Defib Protocol SOG, how long do you take a pulse check on a hypothermic patient?
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45 seconds
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According to the Medical Responses SOG, if ambulance is on scene, fire personnel shall:
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Remain at their truck unless assistance is requested
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According to the Medical Responses SOG, what is always a critical part of universal precautions?
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Hand washing
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According to the notification of Designated Officer SOG, what is the employee responsible for?
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1. Complying with this protocol and promptly report the possible unprotected exposure to their immediate supervisor
2. Seeking immediate medical care if required 3. Completing a Personal Injury Report that would be used with any other occupational injury 4. Providing any other info the designated officer may need to assess the incident 5. Forwarding reports to the on-duty chief via the DC within 24 hrs |
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According to the Designated Officer SOG, what is the immediate supervisor responsible for?
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1.Notifying the on-duty designated officer through fire comm
2. Notifying their DC of the unprotected exposure 3. Assissting the affected personnel with the completion of the Personal Injury Report and any other related reports ( incident report, exposure report) |
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According to the Designated Officer SOG, what is the criteria to determine the risk level of the exposure?
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1. Nature of the exposure (body fluid or respiratory)
2. Type of contact and length/duration of exposure 3. Affected personnel immunization status 4. Use of PPE |
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According to the Designated Officer SOG, how long may it take to get follow up recommendations from the Medical Officer of Health?
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Up to 3 days
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According to Designated Officer SOG, only the Medical Officer of Health can release a patient's diagnosis?
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No. Nobody can release a patient's diagnosis
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According to the Designated Officer SOG, what are the high risk factors?
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1. Known HIV, HBV positive
2. IV drug/alcohol abuser 3. Homeless population 4. Multiple sex partners 5. Sex worker 6. Immigrant from high endemic area or recent travel 7. Source had blood transfusion,blood product or organ transplant between 1978-1985 8. Same sex sexual activity 9. Sexual partner from above group 10. Current or recent imprisonment 11. infants born to HIV infected woman |
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According to the Designated Officer SOG, what procedures does the medical alert bulletin contain?
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1. A description of the disease with signs and symptons
2. Additional PPE that may be required 3. Protocols for management of patients during the outbreak 4. Additional decon procedures specific to the outbreak for both personnel and equipment 5.Inventory and requisition procedures for equipment and supplies specific to the outbreak 6. Quarantine procedures if required and/or mandated by the MOH 7. Personnel screening procedures if required 8. Patient screening procedures if required |
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According to the DNRC SOG, what is the procedure if you are presented with a DNR form?
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1. The officer will review it to ensure that it has the unique serial number and the completion of all required fields (patient's name), a tick box has been checked to identify that one of the conditions has been met, a signature by physician or nurse and the date the form was signed
2. Perform a payient assessment and confirm the physical condition of the patient 3. If the DNR is valid,the firefighter will provide comfort(pallative) care or alleviate pain. This includes suctioning and O2 4. The Officer/firefighter shall obtain info regarding patient's medical history,DOB,age,address 5. If the caregiver is refusing access to the patient without providing a valid DNR, wait for EMS to arrive to transfer care 6. Assist EMS personnel and emergency agencies as required 7. Upon return to station,the officer in charge will fully document the event in the remarks section of the MAR and document the unique serial number. The defib operator should fully complete the MAR with their actions and observations |
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According to the Hale Relief Valves SOG, what is the purpose of the valve and how much should the discharge pressure be greater than the incoming pressure?
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The relief valve is a device used to divert excess pressure (sudden surges) in the discharge side of the pump to the suction side of the pump.the discharge pressure should be 500-560 kpa greater than the suction or the incoming pressure
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According to the Hale Relief Valves SOG, what pressure should the valve be set to at the beginning of the shift?
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1000 KPA
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According to the Safety Policy for Operating Elevating Devices who must be in place before any rotation of the turntable is performed?
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A midship spotter and a ladder/platform spotter
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According to the Safety Policy for Operating Elevating Devices, with the remote position occupied, the operator shall obtain what from the person in the remote position?
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verbal (radio) and visual (hand signals)
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According to the Safety Policy for Operating Elevating Devices SOG, when the ladder is seated how much downward pressure do you exert?
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Exert a downward pressure of 1000-1200psi
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According to the Safety Policy for Operating Elevating Devices SOG, what is the preferred method when performing a rescue with an aerial?
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Approach the people being rescued from above
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According to the Pump Operator/Driver Procedures SOG, how often shall elevating devices be checked?
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Daily
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according to the Pump Operator/Driver Procedures SOG, when finding a problem with the vehicle, who does the driver report the problem to?
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1. Report the problem to maintenance
2. Report the problem in the vehicle logbook 3. Relay information to the next shift coming on duty |
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According to the Pump Operator/Driver Procedures SOG, what is the proper sequence when shutting down the apparatus?
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1. All lights and accessors shall be in the off position
2. Ensure air tanks are fully charged 3. shut down engine 4. Turn battery to the off position |
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According to the Apparatus Air brake Testing SOG, when should the emergency parking brake be activated?
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45-20 psi
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According to the Aparatus air brake testing SOG, with the engine off and applying a brake application, the pressure loss should not drop or exceed what pressure for 1 minute?
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4 psi
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According to the Backing up of Apparatus SOG, what is the procedure when backing up the apparatus?
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1. Roll window down completely, use 2 spotters if available ( 1 at driverrear corner and the other passenger corner if possible)
2. Make verbal communication with the spotter "IF YOU CANNOT HEAR THE SPOTTER DON'T BACK UP" 3. That a spotter is in place 8-10 ft at the left rear of the unit 4. To be able to see the spotter in the left rear view mirror at all times 5. " IF YOU CANNOT SEE THE SPOTTER DO NOT BACK UP" 6. Driver must have a thorough knowledge of hand signals 7. The spotter must use hand signals to back up the driver |
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According to the Backing up of Apparatus SOG, what is the spotter's responsibilities?
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1. Get off the aparatus and survey the right side and rear area for obstacles that would damage the apparatus
2. "REMEMBER OVERHEAD CLEARANCE" 3. Place yourself 8-10 ft to the left side of the apparatus 4. Make sure the driver can see and hear you 5. Be familiar with hand signals before allowing backing manoeuvres to begin 6. Have eye contact with the driver at all times through the left side rear view mirror and direct the driver with approved hand signals 7. Allow extra room for the swing factor and do not allow the truck to be backed in close to any stationary objects. |
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According to the Intersection Crossing Policy SOG, what is the procedure when crossing an intersection on a green,red and making left or right turns in front of stopped vehicles?
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When crossing on a green:
1. Slow down 2. Take foot off accelerator and cover the brake petal 3. Look in all three directions and be aware of oncoming vehicles turning in front of your apparatus 4. proceed with caution When crossing on a red: 1. Come to complete stop 2. Establish eye contact with drivers of other vehicles 3. Wait for officer to communicate it is all clear 4. Apply two-second count and then proceed with caution When making right or left turns in front of stopped vehicles: 1. Come to a complete stop next to the vehicle 2. Establish eye contact with side vehicle(s),driver through your officer or yourself 3. Wait for your officer to tell you it is clear 4. be aware of vehicles approaching you from behind 5. Proceed with caution |
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According to the Traffic control SOG, what are the greatest risks to firefighting personnel?
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The two phases of traffic management; the set up and breakdown pose the greatest risk to firefighting personnel.
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According to the Traffic Control SOG, what two things establish an emergency traffic control zone?
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1. Apparatus staging
2. Placement of equipment |
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According to the Traffic Contrrol SOG, the risks associated with working in this type of environment can be reduced by:
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1. awareness
2. teamwork 3. communication |
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According to the Traffic Control SOG, emergency vehicles being used as support vehicles should be placed at least _____ metres from the actual working area
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30 metres
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According to the Traffic Control SOG, traffic cones should not be placed more than______apart
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3 metres
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According to the Traffic Control SOG, firefighters should exit on which side of traffic flow?
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The untravelled side
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What are the safety considerations when connecting the apparatus to the station exhauster system?
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1. When exiting the station, the driver must proceed slowly until the truck is clear of the station and the ventilation system
2. The driver must proceed slowly when backing into the station and be aware of personnel around the apparatus 3. No persons should ever place themselves in a position where they will come between a moving vehicle and a portion of the building 4. The spotter must always be aware of where the hook up person is when providing direction to the driver 5. At no time should people place themselves in danger by coming between a moving vehicle and a portion of the building |
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According to the Aerial Platform Operation SOG, all personnel working in,performing a rescue or exiting the firefighting platform for any reason shall:
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be attached to the platform by a safety line
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According to the Aerial Platform Operation SOG, the platform shall not be placed in service for what reason?
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If wind conditions are in excess of 55 kph
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According to the Operating Command Post SOG,if multiple requests are made for the command post,what are the priorities?
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1. Communication centre
2. Emergency scene command post 3. Fire investigation 4. Community event |
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According to the Fire Investigations SOG, fire cause should be classified as:
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1. accidental
2. natural 3. incendiary 4. undetermined |
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According to the Fire Investigations SOG, if arson is suspected and a dollar loss of at least $5000 is incurred, who is notified?
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The on-duty chief and the FPO should respond
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According to the Fire Investigations SOG, what considerations should be given when the fire investigator is to enter the scene?
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1. air quality
2. environment 3. structural integrity 4. and any and all hazards which might jeopardize the investigator's safety |
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According to the Fire Investigations SOG, when shall a report be generated and fowarded to whom?
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A report shall be generated when fire loss exceeds $50,000 and fowarded to the on-duty chief and the on call FPO
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According to the Fire Invesigations SOG, at the direction of the IC, when shall the FPO be called to the scene?
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1. The IC is unable to confirm area of origin and cause of the fire and dollar loss is $5000 or more
2. Fire death or serious injury that could result in death 3. Arson is suspected and a dollar loss is incurred of $5000 4. Explosions 5. OFM is required to be called to the scene 6. Loss exceeds $500,000 |
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According to the Fire Investigations SOG, when should a FPO be called at vehicle fires?
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1. Fire death or serious injury that could result in death
2. Arson is suspected and loss exceeds $5000 3. Explosions |
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According to the Fire Investigations SOG, when should a OFM be notified?
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1. Loss exceeds $500,000
2. Fire death or serious injury that could result in death 3. Arson is suspected 4. Gaseous explosions |
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According to the Fire Investigations SOG, cases requiring an investigation by the OFM or when requested by the FPO, witness statement forms are to be completed. Who receives these forms?
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The FPO
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According to the Water Supply SOG, who notifys comm when a hydrant is used during sub-freezing temps?
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The captain
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According to the Fire Alarm System SOG, if you are unable to reset the alarm after the first or second attempt you can immediately try another attempt.
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You must wait one minute then use the signal alarm silence button in order to silence the bells. With most panels you can not silence the bells from ringing for one minute if the panel fails to reset.
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According to the Fire Alarm Systems SOG, If a fire alarm panel is left in alarm condition but the bells are silenced,then the entire building is protected?
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No. The only area in the building unprotected is the area of the alarm. An alarm activation in any other zone of the building will cause the alarm to reactivate and the bells to ring
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According to the After hours Alarm Activations SOG, where a system problem cannot be corrected, the owner/occupant and/or representative shall be instructed with regard to:
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a) the posting and maintaining of a fire watch
b) the importance of immediate notification of service contractors c) the importance of keeping the alarm monitoring company and fire comm apprised of developments concerning the system deficiency and any remedy |
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According to the After Hours Alarm Activations SOG, what is the procedure when waiting for a key holder?
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Responding crews will be required to wait 30 mins from the time of the call and vehicles will be designated as "clear at the scene"
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According to the After Hours Alarm Activations SOG, when can you make forcible entry in a commercial/industrial building?
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a) There are visible signs of fire
b) There is a visible,steady,uninterrupted water flow c) There is an obvious potential for an immediate danger to life or property d) Comm will notify PRP and the alarm company anytime forcible entry has been made e) Info concerning a forcible entry incident is to be communicated to the on-duty fire chief |
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According to the After Hours Alarm Activations SOG, (residential) when are you authorized to use forcible entry?
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a) There is any visible sign of fire
b) There is a potential threat to life and property c) there is a reasonable possibility that a medical emergency prompted the alarm activation |
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According to the Duties and Responsibilities of Fire Service Personnel (Hazardous Materials) SOG, who determines the hazmat zones?
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The Hazmat Sector Officer
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According to the Duties and Responsibilities of Fire Personnel (Hazmat Materials)
what info will the IC obtain? |
a) The hazmat involved
b) The casualities or injured persons c) What actions persons at the scene have already taken |
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According to the Duties and Responsibilities of Fire Service Personnel(Hazmat Materials) SOG, what are the duties of the first responding crews?
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a) Gather info
b) Protect on-scene personnel and civilians by isolating and evac the scene c) Assess the situation to determine possible rescue situations. Where hazmat with unknown properties are present,they shall not initiate a rescue until conferring with the HSO. when such comm is impossible, they shall only undertake rescue operations after a sufficient hazard/risk analysis. d) Assist the hazmat team after their arrival |
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According to the Duties and Responsibilities of Fire Service Personnel(Hazmat Materials) SOG, when should Protection-in-Place be considered?
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1. The hazmat has been identified and is moderate to low health hazard
2. Manpower is limited and evacuation zones cannot be properly managed 3. The hazmat is a migrating toxic vapour cloud and the citizens are safer inside 4. Short duration solid or liquid leaks are present 5. Leaks can be rapidly controlled at their source. |
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According to the Duties and Responsibilities of Fire Personnel(Hazardous Materials) SOG, what factors must be considered when doing a hazardous and risk analysis?
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1. The hazardous nature of the materials including the toxicity,flammability and reactivity
2. The quantity of the hazmat 3. The containment system and type of stress applied to the container 4. The level of available resources |
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According to the Duties and Responsibilities of Fire Personnel (Hazardous Materials) SOG, who is ultimately responsible for the clean up of a spill of hazmat?
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The person or company who had control of the hazmat prior to its release
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According to the Handling Fire Involving Hazardous Materials SOG, what info shall the first arriving officer gather?
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1. The nature of the problem
2. The location(s) of possibly trapped or injured persons 3. The hazardous materials involved,including the chemical names,quantities and the containment systems |
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According to the Handling Fire Involving Hazardous Materials SOG, a through hazard and risk assessment shall performed. What questions are to be asked?
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1. Is there a potential that the hazmat may react explosively?
2. Are there hazmats that may spontaneously polymerize? 3. Is there a potential that containment systems may explode (BLEVE) due to over pressurization? 4. Is there a potential that firefighters may contact hazmats that are toxic or corrosive,particularly through the skin? 5. Are there hazmats present that react energetically with water,air or other contaminates? Are they involved with the fire? |
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According to the Handling Fire Involving Hazardous Materials SOG, how would you initially attack a hazmat fire?
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With dry chemical and/or CO2 extinguishers
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According to the Handling Fire Involving Hazardous Materials SOG, what is the hazmat team's responsibilities?
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1. Evaluating the chemicals and doing a through hazard and risk assessment
2. Evaluating and making recommendations regarding the PPE required 3. Setting up and performing decon 4. Evaluating,making recommendations and assissting with the control of hazardous run-off 5. Providing additional manpower for firefighting |
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According to the Public Education Program Procedures SOG, BFES will use only current programs that have been endorsed by whom?
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1. OFM
2. OFM Public Fire Safety Council 3. NFPA(National Fire Prevention Agency) 4. The Fire and Life Safety Education Division |
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According to the Booking of Programs and Services SOG, what are the details that must be confirmed for bookings?
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1. Type of program or service requested
2. Date and time 3. Location if required 4. Other needs are specific to program or service |
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According to the Booking of Programs and Services SOG, what programs and tours are available for children?
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1. Schools
2. Daycares 3. City of Brampton Parks and Recreation registered programs 4. Children's organizations and associations (ie Brownies,Cubs) 5. Other groups at the discretion of the Fire and Life Safety Education Division |
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According to the Booking of Programs and Services SOG, what programs and tours are available for adults and seniors?
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1. Senior centres
2. Peel regional school board and custodians 3. Hi-Rise safety 4. home fire safety 5. Hospitals |
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According to the Booking of Programs and Services SOG, when are station tours booked and for how many people?
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1. Locations are determined upon request
2. Tues,Wed,Thurs daytime (8am-4pm) or sat and sun 3. Any weekend 6-8pm 4. Tour times vary 45 mins to 1 hour and max people for tours and programs is 25 |
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According to the Home Safe Home SOG, what is the program outline?
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This is a survey driven program with an emphasis on home escape plans educating the homeowner/occupant about the by-laws with respect to smoke alarms and CO detectors
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According to the Home Safe Home SOG, how many surveys and pamphlets is each truck and crew responsible for?
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200 surveys and 300 pamphlets
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According to the Home Safe Home SOG, when the surveys are completed, who are they returned to and by which date?
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Each truck and crew is responsible for returning the completed surveys to the Fire and Life Safety Education Division prior to Sept 30
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According to the Fire StationTours SOG, what is the timeframe bookings will be accepted?
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Bookings will only be accepted with 2 or more weeks notice
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According to the Fire Station Tours SOG, who is all inquires for station tours booked through?
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All inquires for station tours must be directed to the Fire and Life Safety Education Division
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According to the Fire Station Tours SOG, which groups are tours available to?
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1.Girls and Boys clubs,groups and associations
2. General interest and adult groups 3. Special events or birthday parties |
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According to the Fire Station Tours SOG, what info does the crew tell the group in case of a call?
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1. The tour is immediately terminated
2. Report to the rear of the station,remaining calm and clear of the trucks and equipment 3. The group is aked to leave the station once the trucks have left 4. Ensure the station is secured upon leaving 5. The tour may be booked at a later date through the normal booking procedures (ie through FLSE) |
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According to the Risk Watch Program SOG, who is this program directed to?
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Children in preschool through grade 8
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According to the TAPP-C SOG, what is the program about and who is it directed at?
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TAPP-C is an Arson prevention program for children ages 2-17 and participation is voluntiary
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According to the TAPP-C SOG, what are the responsibilities of the FLSE officer?
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1. Ensure confidentiality of program participants
2. Accept referrals from various sources-Peel Children's Centre,Board of Education,Children's Aid,PRP,Firefighters-fire related follow up,court Appointed,concerned parent 3. Attend home visits in pairs 4. Hold classroom sessions at the FLSE centre or at a local fire station if required 5. Give out info to agencies only if the Consent to Disclose Info form is complete and signed 6. File participation details and info in the appropriate confidential file storage |
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According to the Notice to Recitfy SOG, what is the procedure to distribute the forms?
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1. White copy to owner or owner's rep on site
2. Yellow copy to Fire Prevention via Admin 3. Pink copy to station FPO 4. Goldenrod copy to station FPO to be returned to the issuing officer following initial action. An accompanying email should be sent to the DC of Prevention and station FPO for problems considered by the issuing officer to be urgent in nature |
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According to the Vacant Abandoned Buildings SOG, what info does admin need for billing costs?
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Ensure that the address,date of occurrence,occurrence number and a list of resources utilized on scene are fowarded to admin. Include details such as plywood,staffing and time spent,heavy equipment used,supplies and any other billing issues
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According to the PPE Routine Cleaning SOG, what componets of PPE are included in the cleaning?
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PPE includes bunker gear ensemble,including helmets and liners,balaclavas/hood elements and firefighting boots and gloves
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According to the PPE Routine Cleaning SOG, if the DRD requires cleaning, you send it with your bunker gear to be washed?
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No.The DRD shall be hand washed by the user
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According to the PPE Routine Cleaning SOG, does the Supply and Equipment Officer receive any paperwork once the gear is cleaned?
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The bottom portions of the Laundry Tags shall be sent to the Supply and Equipment Officer at the end of every month. The tags shall be organized in alphabetical order
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According to the Heat Stress and Firefighter Relief at Emergencies SOG, what are the high risk groups?
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1. obese
2. have a low cardio-vascular efficiency 3. don't exercise often enough 4. have underlying diseases 5. older firefighters |
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According to the Heat Stress and Firefighter Relief at Emergencies SOG, what are the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion?
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1. high core temp
2. weak and rapid pulse 3. shallow and rapid respirations 4. blurred vision and dizziness,headaches,loss of consciousness 5. skin pale,cold and clammy 6. muscle and abdominal cramps 7. nausea and vomitting |
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According to the Heat Stress and Firefighter Relief at Emergencies SOG, what vitals will ambulance monitor?
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BP,pulse and respirations. Monitor vital signs again 5 minutes after initial monitor
A general rule of thumb is rest time equals exertion time |
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According to the Heat Stress and Firefighter Relief at Emergencies SOG, when should firefighters rest when working at a fire?
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Firefighters shall rest after using one sixty minute bottle or after forty-five minutes of hard continuous work or forty-five minutes working under conditions of high ambient temp (20 degress celsius) and wearing bunker gear
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According to the Heat Stress and Firefighter Relief at Emergencies SOG, where do firefighters report to after decon?
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Firefighters working in a speciality suit (hazmat fully encapsulated) will automatically report to the rest area after decon. They will be monitored for BP,pulse and respirations and will remain in the rest area until cleared by medical personnel
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According to the Personal Protective Equipment SOG, when would you wear a fully encapsulated suit?
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You would wear a fully encapsulated suit under the following conditions:
1. It is specifically recommended by a competent source,such as the initial Emergency Response Guide or CANUTEC 2. There is a potential for contact with level 4 health hazard toxin 3. There is a potential for splash from a skin toxin 4. There is a potential for exposure to a high airborne concentration (above the IDLH) of a skin toxin 5. There is a potential for contact with undentified chemicals 6. There is a potential for contact with several skin toxins |
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According to the Personal Protective Equipment SOG, the shelf life for the Chemrell Max GT suit is 7years.
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No. The shelf life for the Chemrell Max GT suit is 3 years. The Trellchen HPS is 7 years
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According to the Personal Protective Equipment SOG, after washing the reusable chemical suits,what is the protocol?
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You are to hang them in the shed at station 204 for 3 days
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According to the Personal Protective Equipment Specialized Cleaning SOG, when an article of PPE is contaminated, with a biohazardous material what is the procedure?
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If the article is contaminated with a biohazardous material,the clear plastic bags shall be placed in a red biohazardous bag. If the article isn't contaminated with a biohazardous material, the item shall be placed in a second clear plastic bag.
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What info shall the firefighter include on the red contamination label?
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1.The firefighter shall complete a red contamination label notifying others that the gear is contaminated
2. The name of the firefighter the gear belongs to is clearly written on the contamination label 3. the contamination label shall also specify what the suspected contaminates are 4. The label shall be placed in between the first and second bag |
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According to the Vehicle Exhaust Emissions SOG, what is the procedure?
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1. No vehicle shall be left idling inside the station
2. Overhead doors are to be opened before any vehicle is started and are to be left open long enough after the vehicle is moved outside to allow exhaust emissions to dissipate 3. If a vehicle is allowed to idle outside a station with an overhead door left open,it shall be parked far enough away from the open door so vehicle exhaust emissions do not accumulate in the station 4. When the vehicle is outside and the exhaust has dissipated the overhead door is to be closed until the vehicle is to be placed back in the bay 5. After a vehicle is parked inside a station the overhead door is to be left open long enough to allow vehicle exhaust emissions to dissipate 6. No man door leading to or from an apparatus room shall be propped open or left in an open position when vehicles are going to be started. The doors are to remain closed until the vehicles are in the bay and the fumes are dissipated |
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According to the Personal Protective Equipment Annual Inspections SOG, what is the schedule for primary and secondary elements?
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The first six months of the year will be dedicated to the annual inspection of your primary gear. The last six months of the year will be dedicated to the annual inspection of your secondary gear
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According to the Personal Protective Equipment Annual Inspections SOG, on the scheduled week for the annual inspection, what will staff do to get the gear ready?
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1. Bunker suits shall be prepared for specialized cleaning at the end of the shift on Monday morning at 07:00
2. the employee shall ensure that all pockets are emptied and any attached accessories are removed. Suspenders and the DRD are removed from the ensemble set. The ensemble pants and coat are separated from the liners. 3. A laundry tag and a special cleaning and repair work order form shall be attached to the gear specifying that the gear is being sent for the annual inspection |
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According to the Personal Protective Equipment Annual Inspection SOG,what is the procedure if the employee is absent?
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If the employee knows they will not be working on the Sunday night,s/he will prepare their gear for annual inspection on their last known shift before his/her vacation or lieu.
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If the employee is ill who's responsibility is it to get the employee's gear out for annual inspection?
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The duty captain will make arrangements for the employee's gear to be prepared for annual inspection.
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According to the Personal Post Incident Cleanup SOG, what is the procedure prior to leaving the incident scene?
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1. While wearing nitrile gloves,N95 mask and protective eyewear you are to:
2. Use low pressure water spray to rinse gear to remove obvious solid contamination 3. Rinse off bunker gear 4. Light brushing and further rinsing is permitted as required 5. Do not expose the public to soiled or potentially contaminated PPE-avoid non-emergency stops at public places (restaurants etc) until such time as PPE is cleaned. This requiremenrt does not apply to emergency responses/situations |
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According to the Personal Post Incident Cleanup SOG, what should you have at the station and what forms are to be filled out when you get back?
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All personnel should have at least one full change of uniform clothing in their lockers while on duty. Complete exposure reports as required
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According to the PPE Daily Inspections SOG, when should your PPE be inspected?
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Daily inspections shall be performed at the beginning of each shift and after each use
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According to the PPE Daily Inspections SOG, when is the PPE Inspection form to be filled out?
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Every three months during the daily inspection,each firefighter with the assistance of his/her capt shall fill out a PPE Inspection Form
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According to the PPE Daily Inspections SOG, after the form is filled out, where is it kept and for how long?
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The form shall be kept in the station PPE log file for a period of one year. After the year, the log shall be sent to the Apparatus and Maintenance Division
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According to the Hazmat and Fire Exposure Reports SOG, when should a exposure report be completed?
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Personnel should complete Haz-Mat Exposure Reports after being exposed to smoke and/or other contaminates
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According to the Hazmat and Fire Exposure Reports SOG, who reviews the reports and gets a copy of the report?
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The employee's immediate supervisor shall review the completed "Haz-Mat Exposure Report" to ensure that it has been completed accurately and completely. Copies will be fowarded to the Local 1068 WSIB rep (white),admin(yellow) and a copy shall be kept by the employee(pink)
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According to the Hazmat and Fire Exposure Reports SOG, who is to fill out Part A of a Workplace Injury/Illness Report?
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Part A of the Worplace Injury/Illness Report will be completed by the injured person's officer and fowarded to Admin
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According to the Hazmat and Fire Exposure Reports SOG, what is considered a significant exposure?
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1. Personnel requiring medical attention related to an exposure either at the scene or post incident
2. Personnel receive an exposure due to failure of PPE,all equipment to be secured in its entirety for an investigation 3. Personnel have lost time due to an exposure |
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According to the BedBugs SOG, who is notified if bed bugs are detected or suspected in a fire station or on clothing?
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1. The on-duty DC and/or platoon chief
2. The DC of Apparatus and Maintenance 3. A member of the health and safety committee |
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According to the Asbestos SOG, where there is a potential for exposure to asbestos,what should the firefighter do?
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1. Wear positive pressure SCBA during fire fighting and overhaul
2. Wet surfaces that contain asbestos to minimize fibre disruption 3. Conduct on-site decon of firefighters prior to removing SCBA |
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According to the Asbestos SOG, when doing a post incident clean up how is cloths that are used for cleaning disposed of?
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Cloths used for cleaning should be identified as possible asbestos containing material and left on scene in the care and control of the property owner
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According to the Equipment Changes SOG, which division will ensure that any training on new equipment is done promptly?
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The Division of Firefighting
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According to the Tools and Equipment,Use of the 450 series CO Detector SOG, you are to wear a SCBA to every CO call?
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No. You are to wear SCBA where levels might be above 35ppm
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According to the Tools and Equipment,Use of the 450 Series CO Detector SOG, what are the normal background readings of CO?
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Normal background readings should not exceed 5ppm
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According to the Tools and Equipment,Use of the 450 Series CO Detector SOG, when should the unit be checked and where?
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Units will be checked every 3 months at Stn 204
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According to the Tools and Equipment,Use of the 450 Series CO Detector SOG, where do you start to take readings for the best results?
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Check the upper floor first for the best readings. You should also check the sewers around the house
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According to the Portable Radio Inspection and Maintenance SOG, when are the portable radios inspected?
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Portable radios shall be visually inspected and cleaned on the day shift each Monday
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According to the Portable Radios Inspection and Maintenance SOG, what form do you complete and who is the form forwarded to after the cleaning the radio?
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Complete the "Portable Cleaning Checklist" and forward it to the Division Chief of Communications
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According to the Carbon Monoxide Detector Activation SOG, what form do you leave the homeowner/occupant when you respond to a CO call?
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Leave the Carbon Monoxide Homeowner Checklist
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According to the Carbon Monoxide Detector Activation SOG, what are some potential sources of CO? (9 items)
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1. Car running in attached garage
2. Operating BBQ in an enclosed area such as the garage 3. Gas or wood burning fireplace 4. Blocked chimney opening 5. Portable heater 6. Improperly installed kitchen range or cook-top vent 7. Corroded or disconnected water heater ventpipe 8. Cracked heat exchanger in furnace 9. Leaking chimney pipe or flue |
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According to the Generators in stations SOG, when is the generator to be tested?
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The emergency power is to be tested every Monday of the day shift
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According to the Generators in Stations SOG, what is the fuel for the generators?
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In stations 201 & 206 are natural gas, every other stations are diesel. Station 203 has a fixed generator that is tested by Works Dept
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According to the Natural Gas Emergencies SOG, what are the procedures when you have a indoor natural gas leak?
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1. Evacuate building(s),initiate rescue and provide medical assistance as required
2. Buildings in the immediate area of a natural gas leak should be checked using a gas detector with a combustible gas sensor to determine the presence of natural gas 3. Ventilation should be done naturally or with intrinsically safe equipment. Do not pressurize an area suspected of being contaminated 4. Firefighters,emergency personnel and evacuees should not operate on/off switches,appliances,lights,phones or any other type of electrical equipment 5. Consider using the outside shut off valve,be aware that shutting off valves that feed commercial or industrial buildings may interrupt important production process and may create further hazards 6. Do not re-open a closed NG shut off valve without authorization from gas company personnel |
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According to the Natural Gas Emergencies SOG, what are the procedures when you have a natural gas leak outdoors?
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1. Park vehicles upwind
2. Shut off vehicles and other fuel burning equipment as well as removing or extinguishing all sources of ignition in the area 3. Do not operate electrical equipment in the area 4. Protect the public by creating a safe perimeter and evacuate nearby buildings. Initiate rescue and provide medical assistance when necessary 5. Ensure escaping gas does not enter any other buildings,sewers or vaults 6. Protect exposures. Do not attempt to extinguish fire unless there is a immediate threat to life or property 7. Avoid entering excavations to attempt to control leak 8. Avoid attempting to stop a natural gas leak on a plastic pipe 9.Do not spray water on the pipe |
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According to the Motor Vehicle Accident Policy,at what damage amount must the on-duty Chief be notified?
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In excess of $2500.00
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According to the Motor Vehicle Accident Policy, if a personal injury results from an accident who is notified?
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The on-duty Chief and Health and Safety Committee
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According to the Motor Vehicle Accident Policy, if the accident is serious or a mechancial fault is suspected who is notified?
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The Division Chief of Apparatus as well as Reps of the Health and Safety Committee
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According to the Motor Vehicle Accident Policy, who is on the Accident Review Committee?
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1.Fire Chief or designate
2. Dept Driving Coordinator 3. Shift Driving Instructor 4. Division Chief of Maintenance 5. Labour health and Safety Committee Rep 6. Apparatus Capt |
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If after an accident investigation,an employee is suspected from driving dept vehicles who according to the Motor Vehicle Accident Policy,who must be satisfied that the driver is capable of driving fire dept vehicles before their driving privileges are reinstated?
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The Dept Driving Coordinator
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According to the Physical Fitness SOG, when can you do physical fitness and who for how long?
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The officer in charge will determine when it is appropriate. You will be allowed one hr for physical fitness
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According to the Uniform/Station Wear Policy, when are ties not required to be worn with the dress uniform?
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During july and August
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according to the Uniform/Station Wear Policy, should an emergency response be required during physical fitness activities, employees are expected to have what on the vehicle?
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Employees are expected to have prescribed station wear on the vehicle since they may not return to their "Home" station
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According to the Uniform/Station Wear Policy, when can summer dresses be worn?
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May 15 to Sept 1
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According to the Ride On Policy, forms are obtained and returned to whom?
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Permission forms are obtained from Admin and must be completed in full. The forms will be forwarded to the DC to ensure that there is no conflict in schedule,then it will be forwarded to the Fire Chief for final approval
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According to the Accident Investigation Policy, all workplace injuries will be investigated using which section of the Workplace Injury/Illness Report?
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Part B
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According to the Accident Investigation Policy, who will complete the investigations?
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the Deputy Chief,Platoon Chief or Division Chief and return to Fire Admin
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According to the Accident Investigation Policy, who investigates any critical injury or death?
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A worker Member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee shall investigate any critical injury or death as defined in the OSHA
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According to the Accident Investigation Policy SOG, what is critical injury as defined?
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Means an injury of a serious nature that:
1. places life in jeopardy 2. produces unconsciousness 3. results in substantial blood loss 4. involves the fracture of a leg or arm,but not a finger or toe 5. involves the amputation of a leg,arm,hand or foot, but not finger or toe 6. consists of burns to a major portion of the body 7. causes the loss of sight in an eye |
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According to the Accident Investigation Policy SOG, in what circumstances will the Joint Health and Safety Co-Chairs be notified by email?
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1. Any on-duty employee of BFES is transported to hospital for treatment
2. Any member of the public who is injured or potential for injury may have occurred while in a fire station or at or near a BFES vehicle 3. Health and Safety Services,Human Resources will be notified by the management co-chair (or designate) if a worker is transported by ambulance |
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According to the Academic Dishonesty and Cheating Policy, what is the procedure if someone is caught cheating?
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1. The instructors will inform the participant(s) of their observations and may also
1. Advise the participant(s) to cease and desist the behaviour 2. The confiscation of the test along with any incriminating evidence 3. The removal of the participant(s) involved from the examination area Inform the Fire Chief or designate and the president of local 1068 in writing providing details of the situation and circumstances. The instructors,Invigilators or the promotional committee in consultation with HR,will meet with the participant(s) alleged to have committed an act of acedemic dishonesty or cheating accompanied by one (1) unbiased association rep to present the facts of the case. At this meeting the participant(s) will have the opportunity to respond to the allegations. At the conclusion of the meeting, the admin rep will advise the participant(s) that they will be notified in writing of the disciplinary action to be imposed if applicable. Should the participant(s) choose not to take part in this meeting, the admin rep will render its decision without the participant(s) input. |
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According to the Academic Dishonesty and Cheating Policy, what is the penalty for academic dishonesty?
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The minimum penalty is zero and may include further disiplinary action which will be placed in the participant(s) employee file of reference retained in HR
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According to the Snow Removal Policy, when snowfall is five centimetres or less, the dept snowplough will be activated?
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No. When the snowfall is five centimetres or less, station personnel will remove the snow from all paved areas. When snowfall is in excess of five centimetres the dept snowplough will be activated
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According to the station Inspections Policy who's responsibility is it to ensure that the daily,weekly and monthly inspection checks are completed?
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The station Capt
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According to the Booking of Training Tower SOG, persons wanting to use the training grounds will receive prior permission from who?
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The Training division or Admin
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According to the Seat Belts Policy, what is the procedure?
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1.Safety restraints shall be worn by drivers and passengers in any motor vehicle operated by BFES at all times
2. Before leaving or returning to station,the officer will confirm that all crew members are properly wearing safety restraints and a verbal confirmation to fire control will be announced over the radio 3. SCBA is not to be donned until arrival at the scene and the vehicle is no longer in motion |
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According to the Open Fires By-Law, no person shall set or maintain a fire in the open air:
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a) between sunset and sunrise
b) at a distance of less than 10 metres from any building,structure,hedge,fence,vehicular roadway or overhead wire or obstruction of any kind or nature whatsoever c) If the wind velocity is greater than 24 km/h d) ensuring that a person competent to supervise such fire and to extinguish it promptly in the event of danger of the spread of such fire is in constant immediate attendance at the specific place where the fire is burning e) without ensuring such fire is completely extinguished before leaving the specific place where the fire was burning f) unless there is a space free and clear of combustible material around the perimeter of such fire of at least 5 metres g) where that fire contains rubber tires,plastic products or other building materials that are known to create extensive smoke h) unless he complies with all the relevant provisions of the EPA |
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According to the Open Fires By-Law, no person shall set or maintain a fire in the open air unless the fire is to be used for the purpose of cooking and providing that:
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a) a distance of not less than 5 metres is maintained between the fire and any building structure,fence,hedge,vehicular roadway or overhead wire or obstruction of any kind or nature whatsoever
b) the requirements of clauses (c),(d),(e) and (f) of subsection (2) of section 3 are complied with c) the fire is not more than 0.5 square metres in area and is not more than 0.5 metres in height d) the fire is set and confined in a metal or masonry container with a metal screen on top having a mesh of not larger than one-half inch |
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According to By-Law 109-91 (requiring the installation of smoke alarms) who is required to mainatin smoke alarms?
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The occupants
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According to By-Law 109-91 ( requiring the installation of smoke alarms) where shall smoke alarms be located?
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a) between each sleeping area and the remainder of the dwelling unit or
b) in the hallway where a sleeping area is served by a hallway belonging to the dwelling unit or c) in the path of exit travel on any storey not containing a sleeping area |
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according to By-Law 109-91 (requiring the installation of smoke alarms) every installed electrically powered smoke alarm shall :
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1. Be equipped with a visual indication that it is in operating condition
2. Not have a switch between the smoke alarm and the power distribution panel 3. Be permanently mounted on a standard outlet box on the ceiling or on walls between six and twelve inches below the ceiling |
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According to the Carbon Monoxide Alarm By-Law, a Rooming ,Boarding or Lodging House shall be considered:
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One dwelling unit or suite
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According to the Carbon Monoxide Alarm By-Law, every owner shall ensure that a minimum of one (1) CO alarm be installed in each of the following dwelling units:
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a) each dwelling unit containing a fuel burning appliance
b) for a building containing multiple occupancies,each dwelling unit located on the same floor level as a fuel burning appliance c) For a building containing multiple occupancies,each dwelling unit located on the first and second floor levels of the building above a floor level containing a fuel burning appliance |
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According to the Carbon Monoxide Alarm By-Law, who is required to maintain CO alarms?
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The owner
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According to By-Law 147-2006 ( New Fireworks By-Law), what is the intended restriction on the sale and purchase of fireworks?
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a) The health and safety of Brampton citizens
b) The control of nuisances,particularly danger to persons and property from fireworks that escape from the property where they are set off c) consumer protection,particuarly the use of unauthorized fireworks |
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According to By-Law 147-2006 (New Fireworks By-Law), what is the definition of consumer fireworks?
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Are low hazard fireworks generally used for recreation such as showers,golden rain,lawn lights,pinwheels,roman candles,volcanoes and sparklers
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According to By-Law 147-2006 (New Fireworks By-Law) what is the definition of display fireworks?
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Are high hazard fireworks generally used for public display such as rockets,serpents,shells,bombshells etc
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When throughtout the year can someone legally set off consumer fireworks?
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1. New Year's Eve
2. Victoria Day 3. Canada Day 4. Diwall 5. Anytime ,if a fireworks permit has been granted |
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Where are consumer fireworks forbidden from being set off in Brampton?
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1. In,on or into any building,structure or automobile
2. On or into any highway,stree,lane,boulevard,roundabout or private roadway 3. On or into any land used for school purposes 4. On or into any park,parkette,trail,linear park,land used for storm water management,other public place or any land owned by the govt of Canada,the Region of Peel,the City of Brampton or any of their boards or agencies 5. On a lot with less than 18m of frontage 6. On any land not belonging to the person,unless consent has been given by the owner |
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Who is eligible to apply for a Fireworks Permit?
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Only persons who have successfully completed a fireworks supervisor's course and who holds a valid fireworks supervisory card shall be eligible to apply for a fireworks permit
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Who has absolute discretion to refuse a fireworks permit?
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The Fire Chief
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How much insurance must an applicant have and who is added as additional insureds when applying for a fireworks permit including fireworks permit for consumer fireworks?
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Every applicant shall be required to produce evidence of comprehensive general liability insurance of the amount of no less than 5 million dollars, and adding the Corporation of the City of Brampton and the Regional Municipality of Peel as additional insureds
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Where are consumer fireworks are to be stored?
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No more than 3kg (net explosives quantity) may be stored in a dwelling or in a place attached to a dwelling. Up to 25kg (net explosives quantity) may be stored in a place or container that is not in or attached to a dwelling
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According to the training manual, what is the Division of Communications responsible for?
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1.Receive alarms and dispatch apparatus
2. Collection and info transfer 3. Record keeping |
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According to the training manual, what is the Division of Apparatus and Maintenance responsible for?
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1. Apparatus and equipment maintenance
2.Station maintenance 3. Station supplies 4. Equipment and clothing supplies |
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According to the training manual, what is the Division of Firefighting responsible for?
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1. Fire suppression
2. medical assitance 3. MVC's 4. technical rescue responses 5. check calls 6. public relations 7. station and apparatus maintenance 8. preplanning 9. training practices |
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According to the training manual, what is the Division of Training responsible for?
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1. recruit training
2. promotional testing 3. training record keeping 4. educational resources 5. officer development 6. SOG development 7. equipment research 8. program coordination |
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According to the training manual, what is the Division of Fire Prevention responsible for?
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1. Building inspection to enforce Ontario Fire Code
2. Fire investigations |
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According to the training manual, what is the Division of FLSE responsible for?
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1. public education programs
2. fire extinguisher training 3. school safety programs 4. TAPP-C program 5. risk watch program 6. home safe home program 7. school evacuation program |
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According to the training manual, what type of hinge is mounted on the exterior of commercial occupancies?
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Pin type
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According to the training manual, what type of lock is found on aluminum and glass panel doors?
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Pivoting deadbolt
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According to the training manual, what are the different types of doors?
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1.Wood and glass
2. Kalameine 3. Metal 4. Tempered glass 5. Aluminum frame glass 6. Replacement Doors 7. Sliding 8. Pocket |
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According to the training manual, building construction, what are the three types of imposition loads?
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1. Axial
2. Eccentric 3. Torsional |
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According to the Training centre SOG, what subjects are you to be properly trained in prior to participating in live fire evolutions?
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1. Live fire bldg safety
2. fire behaviour 3. PPE 4. ladders 5. fire hose,appliances and streams 6. water supply 7. pumping ops 8. ventilation 9. evacuation 10. accountability |
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According to the Training centre SOG, what forms must be completed prior to the commencement of live fire or high risk evolutions?
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A live fire training plan and a high risk training plan shall be completed prior to the commencement of the evolutions and submitted to the Division Chief of Training after the completion of the training exercises
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According to the Training centre SOG, who shall supply the ignition device?
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The Division of Training
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According to the ICS-Communications SOG, what does the DC do when he takes command?
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Turns on the green light
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According to the Vehicle Maintenance and Log Book SOG, what are the eight sections?
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1. SOG's and Policies
2. Vehicle Information 3. Daily Checks 4. Breathing Apparatus 5. Weekly Reports 6. Monthly Reports 7. Vehicle History 8. Fuel Log |
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According to the Auxiliary Vehicle Maintenance SOG, the logbook is divided into seven sections instead of eight, which section is missing?
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Breathing Apparatus
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According to the Air/Light Truck Operations SOG, how long do you preheat the generator for?
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20 seconds
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According to the Operating Command Post SOG, at a emergency scene, the trained personnel will assist the IC as required and their functions may include:
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1. Maintaining log books
2. Answering phones 3. Keeping records of meetings or messages |
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According to SOG 3-24, what are the three basic tactical priorities that must be completed in order?
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1. Life safety
2. Stabilize the incident 3. Prevention of further loss and preservation of property |
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According to SOG 3-24 what are the bench marks for completion?
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1. All clear
2. Under control 3. Loss stopped |
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According to SOG 3-24 overlapping and mixing activities are permitted to achieve the current bench marks?
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Yes
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When should size up begin?
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On the way to the incident.
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What shall the first arriving apparatus on scene do?
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1. Provide an initial report of the scene to Fire Control and incoming apparatus.
2. Perform an initial size up and gather information 3. Begin to develop the incident action plan 4. Assign duties to apparatus crews. 5. Relay any other pertinent information to Fire Control and incoming apparatus |
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What shall the initial report entail?
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1. That the apparatus is " on the scene"
2. The location of the response, particularly if different than dispatched 3. Type of structure - residential,institutional,commercial or industrial 4. Size of structure- height/floors etc 5. Building construction if known- masonry,wood etc 6. A brief report of initial fire/smoke conditions- refer to SOG 03-06 7. That the apparatus officer is establishing command |
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When doing size up at a confirmed structure fire, as a first in officer what do you do?
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Conduct a 360 of the building if possible and use the TIC
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What is the reasoning for conducting a 360?
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1. To better formulate an incident action plan
2. Locate hazards 3. Attempt to assess floors above and below the fire 4. Attempt to determine if the fire involves the structure |
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When gathering information from homeowners,employees,bystanders etc, what applicable questions would you ask?
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1. Is everyone out of the structure? If not,
2. How many are still inside? 3. How old are they- children,adults,seniors? 4. Where do you think they are? 5. Where were they last seen? 6. Where is the fire? 7. What is burning? 8. How do you get there? |
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What is used to develop an incident action plan?
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The size up and information collected shall be used to develop an incident action plan.
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What shall an incident action plan reflect?
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The tactical priorities of the fire ground bearing in mind an appropriate hazard risk assessment and/or risk versus reward evaluation. It must be easily communicated with clear objectives.It must allow for some flexibility and that the plan must be constantly evaluated and updated.
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When responding to an incident and you are the the first responding officer what is your radio transmission?
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A207 is on the way to 24 Vodden street, house fire all belted.
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What is the radio transmission for all other vehicles responding?
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P201 is on the way all belted.
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After getting an update from Fire Control, who may request any changes to the response?
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The first responding apparatus officer and/or the district chief.
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What types of changes can be made to the incident response?
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Additional apparatus, specialized teams,, ambulance, police, utilities, down grading of apparatus
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What is your brief initial report of fire/smoke conditions?
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Descriptive Team Implied Action
nothing showing Investigating Smoke showing/visible Offensive Operations Working fire/flames visible Offensive Operations Fully Involved Defensive Operations |
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What is the acceptable span of control within Sectoring?
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5-6 Sectors
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What are the examples of sector assignments?
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1. Floor designations
2. Fire 3. Rescue 4. Ventilation 5. Exposures 6. RIT 7. ISO 8. Entry control/Accountability 9. Roof 10. Rehab |
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What pertinent information shall be relayed to Fire Control and incoming Apparatus?
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- Operating mode of the initial fire crews ( offensive vs defensive)
- Status of the occupants - Location of the fire - Designation of the Alpha side - Request for additional resources ( Amb, police, utilities), additional apparatus - Downgrading apparatus - Establishment of hot, warm, and cold zones - Other information as required |
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What are the first alarm responsibilities as per SOG 3-24 Structure Fire?
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!. Initial report
2. Size up and information gathering 3. Develop an incident action plan 4. Assign sectors as required 5. Protect on scene personnel and civilians by isolating and evacuating the scene as required. Consideration may be given to protection in place 6. Initiate fire attack 7. Initiate primary search and rescue 8. Establish a tactical plan for ventilation 9. Establish water supply 10. Establish an Incident Safety Officer 11. Establish Entry Control 12. Set Up the RIT team at required level 13. Provide Exposure protection 14. Review any pre plans of the structure where available 15. Relay the arrival of other services ( police, smb, utilities etc) to Fire Control ASAP 16. Relay pertinent information 17. Any other duty or assignment as directed by the IC |
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When entering the hot zone what shall all personnel wear?
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All personnel shall wear PPE ( bunker coat and pants, helmet, gloves and fire boots) and SCBA
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When making entry/exit into the hot zone who shall be notified?
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The Incident Commander
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The first arriving officer when Mobile Command, who shall be notified?
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Fire Control
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What equipment should all interior teams have when inside a structure?
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1. Portable radio(s)
2. TIC 3. Hand lights Manpower permitting, consideration should be given to having forcible entry tools |
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Personnel that may encounter working fire conditions shall....
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Be accompanied by an appropriate hose line
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What should personnel do prior to making entry and throughout interior operations?
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Sound the floor
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What should personnel do while in the hot zone?
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Remain in constant visual,physical and/or voice contact with their fellow crew members
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Personnel should attempt____while they are in the structure
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Locate a secondary means of egress and be cognizant of their location
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Personnel are to be________while in the hot zone
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Aware of their air supply at all times
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When should a running PAR be conducted?
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1. Entering or exiting a hot zone
2. A change of location 3. A change or completion of task 4. When requested by the IC |
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Personnel shall continually collect information and assess changes in the fire ground forwarding that info through regular progress reports to whom?
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The IC
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Under heavy smoke conditions all personnel should maintain constant contact with_____
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A lifeline ie( hoseline or RIT rope( for Mayday situations only)
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What are the considerations in assessing the risk to firefighters vs maintaining an interior offensive strategy?
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- What are the smoke and fire conditions?
- Are the firefighters gaining control of the fire? - Is the structure being threatened by the fire? - Are the interior firefighters close to an exit? - Is good control and communication being maintained with the interior crews? |
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When should a defensive strategy be considered as per SOG 3-24?
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Where the structural integrity of a building or a portion of a building is in doubt
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What should be considered if lightweight construction is involved and/or is suspected to be involved as per SOG 3-24?
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Withdrawal of personnel from the area
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What areas should be separate from the fire scene where possible?
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Triage, rehab and staging areas.
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According to SOG 2-05 who shall acknowledge the update and paraphrase the information back to the dispatcher?
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The first responding officer
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According to SOG 2-05 when firefighting apparatus are initially responding to an incident what is the radio transmission for the first responding officer?
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Example: A207 is on the way to 24 Vodden street, house fire all belted.
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According to SOG 2-05 what is the radio transmission for all other responding apparatus to the incident?
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Example: P210 is on the way, all belted.
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According to SOG 3-05 ICS Terminology, what is the definition of a 360?
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Term used to describe a complete visual survey of a structure/incident from all sides.
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According to SOG 3-05 ICS Terminology, what is the definition of Aide?
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Assistant to the incident commander with expertise in the particular field involved.
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According to SOG 3-05 ICS Terminology, what is the definition of All Clear?
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A report indicating that an area of the building or the entire building has been searched.
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According to SOG 3-05 ICS Terminology what is the definition of cold zone?
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An area determined by the IC and/or HSO that is safe for personnel and requires no PPE
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According to SOG 3-05 ICS Terminology what is the definition of defensive strategy?
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An exterior attack with related support designed to stop the forward progress, to protect exposures and to provide for fire control
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According to SOG 3-05 ICS Terminology what is the definition of First Alarm?
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Initial arriving attack teams consisting of pumper, aerial or squad crews that respond directly to the scene, take standard positions, assume command, and begin operations.
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According to SOG 3-05 ICS Terminology what is the definition of Hazard Risk Analysis?
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A determination of whether the risk to personnel is justified by the results they can achieve.
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What is the definition of a Hot Zone?
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An area determined by the IC and/or Hazmat Sector Officer that is immediately dangerous to health and life (IDHL) entry requires:
- Proper training - Full PPE including SCBA - The minimum number of personnel required to accomplish the task |
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What is an Incident Action Plan?
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A strategic plan developed by evaluating conditions, developing tactical approaches, identifying available resources and preparing assignments. Based on achieving the three tactical priorities:
- All Clear - Under control - Loss stopped |
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A trained fire service member who provides information and individual attention to supplement the role and responsibility of the IC for incident safety. HE/she should work as a functional sector within the fire ground organization.
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What is an Incident safety officer
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A short radio message to provide a description of conditions and the confirmation and designation of command
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What is an Initial report
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The fire has been extinguished and no further fire damage is expected.
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What is Loss stopped
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High risk conditions exist within an offensive strategy, where the main objective is to achieve a rescue. Once the rescue is completed or the search ended, firefighters must be removed.
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What is a Marginal situation
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An attack with related support designed to quickly bring the situation under control
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What is an Offensive Strategy
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The forward placement of a fully equipped crew to an established tactical position to provide a ready supply of staffing.
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What is On Deck
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Written analysis of the fire problems of a particular building in terms of size, hazards and built in protection
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What is a Pre Plan
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A rapid systematic search of all involved and exposed areas affected by the fire that can be safety entered. Occupant status must be verified on every offensive operation, regardless of emergency type
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What is a Primary search
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An update from a sector officer or company officer to command regarding that are based upon the conditions encountered, the actions being performed and further needs
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What is a Progress report
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A complete thorough search of the interior fire area after completing fire control, ventilation and other required support activities.
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What is a Secondary search
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A systematic process consisting of rapid yet deliberate consideration of all critical fire ground factors and leads to the development of a rational incident action plan based on these factors
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What is Size up
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The management of the offensive/defensive decision by the IC. This critical decision regulates operational control, establishes objectives, sets priorities and allocates resources
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What is Strategy
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The ordered sequence of activities including " All Clear" " Under Control" and " Loss Stopped"
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What are tactical Priorities
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A procedure used by the first arriving officer to give command to a chief officer ( DC). This transfer is done face to face or over the radio and should include the following information: the incident action plan, the progress made so far, any safety issues, the existing crew or sector assignments and the need for additional resources
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What is Transfer Command
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Announced to the IC by the firefighting sector officers when fire extension is stopped and containment is successful
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What is Under Control
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An area determined by the IC and/or Sector officer that is reasonably safe and requires PPE with the exception of SCBA
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What is the Warm Zone
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A fire in the free burning stage that requires at least one hose line to extinguish
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What is a Working fire
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According to SOG 3-06 ICS Communications, the first arriving officer shall relay what to fire control?
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1. That they have arrived on the scene
2. Give a short report on the situation as they see it before leaving the apparatus 3. Request any further assistance or other services that may be required 4. Establish command |
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According to SOG 3-06 ICS Communications, who shall notify the IC when benchmarks are reached?
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Sector Officers
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According to SOG 3-06 ICS communications, who shall notify Fire Control when major benchmarks are reached? ( extinguishing agent applied, all clear, fire under control, loss stopped)
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The IC
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According to SOG 1-10 Flashover Simulator which department shall the Flashover Simulator be scheduled through?
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The division of training
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According to SOG 1-10 Flashover Simulator, who can operate this unit?
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Only a qualified training officer can
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According to SOG 1-10 Flashover Simulator, who inspects the students prior to the practical evolutions?
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A safety officer must inspect all students prior to the practical evolutions to ensure that all PPE is worn and fitting correctly
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The forcible entry section of the training manual describes six main types of lock, which is not one of these?
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Combination
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According to the training manual, what might be a clue that a door has a chain lock?
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A bolt head in the door
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According to the training manual, what is the general sequence of steps needed to force a door?
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Gap the door
Set the door Force the door |
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According to the training manual, when cutting door hinges with a forcible entry saw, which hinge should be cut first?
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Upper hinge first
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According to the training manual, when providing court testimony it is best to answer questions how?
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With a yes or no answer
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The training manual lists six main sources of static electricity, what is not one of these sources?
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batteries
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According to the training manual, what is often the best treatment for patients that are exposed to pepper spray?
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Flush their faces with water
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According to the training manual, what is a Decontamination Setup that employs several fire apparatus known as?
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A decontamination corridor
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According to the training mnaul, what should be the dimensions of a landing zone for an Ornge helicopter?
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150ft x 150ft
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According to the training manual what is true regarding bed bugs?
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Bed bugs die if exposed to temperatures below -4C(25F) for several hours
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According to the training manual what is true regarding loads?
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The most significant difference between dead loads and live loads is that dead loads can be accurately calculated
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According to the training manual, what is false regarding masonry construction?
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Solid brick walls have a single layer of bricks with header bricks typically every sixth row
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According to the training manual, what is not considered a beam?
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Column
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According to the training manual what is not considered one of the three main types of trusses?
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Gambrel
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According to the training manual what is not a basic component of photovoltaic solar system?
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Capacitor
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According to the training manual what is not a key component of photovoltaic (PV) system?
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All PV systems include batteries to store additional energy
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According to the training manual what is not true regarding electricity?
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Amps= VoltsxWatts
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According to the training manual what is not true regarding the Hurst 32B unit?
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The unit is designed with a single pilot check valve
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According to the training Centre SOG what statement is true?
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If conditions are present such as low atmospheric pressure and the smoke will not quickly dissipate, the Division of Apparatus and Maintenance, and Works and Transportation must be notified prior to conducting live fire evolutions
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According to the Training Centre SOG, all instructors/supervisors and safety officers shall have received instruction in what NFPA standard?
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NFPA 1403
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Which is false regarding on-scene times?
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On-scene times can be implemented only at structural fires
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A second alarm to a high rise fire should include if not altered by the IC the following apparatus?
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5-fire apparatus(where at least one vehicle is an aerial, one vehicle is a RIT and Air Light Vehicle. In addition 2nd DC,PC ( when available)
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According to the High Rise SOG what statement is not true?
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The On Duty Chief will establish the Media Relations Area
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According to the ICS Terminology of Command SOG which of the following is not listed as a possible use of the command post?
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Rehab location for the Command staff
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According to the ICS SOG, a defensive strategy is designed to do what?
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Stop the forward progress of the fire
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According to the ICS Terminology of Command SOG, Fire Sector personnel are responsible for:
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An effective fire attack
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According to the SOG Hazmat and Fire Exposure Reports what is not considered a Significant Exposure?
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Personnel having reoccurring symptoms
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According to the Motor Vehicle Accident Policy at what damage amount must the on-duty chief be notified?
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In excess of $2500.00
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According to the Accident Investigation Policy, which of the following incidents does not require an accident investigation?
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A department vehicle receives $2000.00 buts remains in service
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