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What is the purpose of the Fire Loss Control Program?

to reduce the loss of lives and property due to fire

The fire loss control program shall be carried out by companies in there____

FMA

What does the fire loss control program consist of?

All functions that can reduce loss by fire;


  • building familiarization surveys
  • pre-fire survey diagrams
  • street and route familiarization
  • public education
  • station tours
  • home inspections

Records pertaining to the fire loss program shall be reviewed with the BC



a. Monthly


b. Quarterly


c. biannually


d. Annually

d. records are reviewed annually

Examples of records to be kept relating to the fire loss program include;


  • buildings surveyed
  • target hazards diagrammed
  • hydrants inspected
  • station tours

For the pre-fire survey program primary consideration should be given to occupancies referred to as "_____ _____."

target hazards



A target hazard is a location with the following characteristics;


  • potential for large loss of life
  • potential for large property loss
  • potential for large economic impact
  • may strain Portland Fire's resources
  • hazardous materials at location
  • location where pre-incident info would be helpful - high-rise (75 or higher)

A high rise is any building ____ feet or higher or ________

75' feet or higher or whose roof cannot be accessed by portland fire

When should stations evaluate their FMA for new or changed occupancies that meet the criteria for a "target hazard."

during the months when the hydrant survey's are conducted.

When a target hazard is identified a ______ or ___-___ pre-fire shall be completed

a standard or high-rise pre-fire

Which occupancies shall be included in the pre-fire book

occupancies with reportable quantities of haz-mat as defined by SARA (Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act).

What does SARA stand for?

Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act

Who is responsible for the distribution of completed survey's?



a. captain


b. map book officer


c. city map department


d. company officer


d. company officer

Where is additional information about this program kept?

Stations Computer Notebook under Tab 6 and the Help Menu in the Pre-system.

During the survey procedure companies shall remain in ______ contact with dispatch at all times.

radio

All members shall wear a clean and neat ____ uniform.

Duty

During survey's emphasis should be on:

how we can help the owner in case of fire and on which area would be of most concern

Conditions which fail to meet applicable codes or reasonable requirements for safety should be:

brought to the attention of building management.



every effort should be made to abate the hazard at the time.



if not abated create referral in FIRES2000

In most cases a multi-building complex should be



a. single map survey


b. standard survey


c. multiple map survey's (one per building)


d. multiple standard survey's

a. - a single map survey

If new target hazards pre-fires have been complete/added the officer shall make copies of the pre-fire index by _____ and____

occupancy and address

BTS wil back-up all station pre-fires _____.

daily

On re-surveys, a notation shall be made in the space provided to show;

re-survey date and initials of the officer conducting the survey

_____ _____ is recognized as a key factor in reducing fires

public education

Most fires are due to;



a. electric problems shorts


b. lightning


c. battery faults


d. human factors

d. human factors - caused by lack of knowledge of fire safety practices

Request by the public Information & Education Section for the presence of a fire company at a public education activity shall be made through;



a. station captain


b. BC


c. company officer on duty


d. EOPS Deputy Chief

d. EOPS Deputy Chief coordinated by appropriate BC

What form is used for ordering public education supplies?

300.47 PEO Supply Order Form

The station captain is required to complete a Quarterly Productivity Report using form.

200.74 through channels to the EOPS Division Chief

When is the Quarterly Productivity Report due?

April 1, July 1, Oct. 1 and Jan.1

Which quarterly productivity report includes a list of capital improvement projects and station goals

Jan 1