New Orleans Fire Department Sops & Sogs

Front 1

Request for transfers regarding the Haz-Mat unit, training, Public Affairs, and Education officers shall be determined by whom?

Back 1

The Superintendent of Fire

Front 2

The OSERVATION REPORT will be used to document the first ________ incidents for members reporting late less than ____________.

Back 2

- three (3)
- one half hour (30 minutes)

Front 3

Whenever departmental charges are filed against an employee the charges shall be forwarded to fire headquarters when?

Back 3

- Not later than the end of the tour during which the charges are filed.

Front 4

Under the NOFD "In Quarters" policy what time shall members and apparatus be in quarters by?

Back 4

- 1900 hrs; unless dispatched by fire alarm

Front 5

TRUE or FALSE

When a probationary firefighter is driving an in-service apparatus he/she must be under the direct supervision of an apparatus operator.

Back 5

FALSE- must be under the direct supervision of the company officer.

Front 6

TURE or FALSE

Probationary firefighters are NOT allowed to drive a fire apparatus while responding to or returning from an emergency incident.

Back 6

FALSE- PFFs CANNOT drive while responding to an emergency incident, but ARE ALLOWED to drive returning from one.

Front 7

If forcible entry was used when responding to an automatic alarm with no responsible party available, what type of form should be filled out and affixed to the building?

Back 7

A "Forcible Entry Notification Form"

Front 8

How many "schedules" are there for the structured work day? and what are they?

Back 8

- Four:
- Schedule A - Mon thru Sat
- Schedule B - Saturday
- Schedule C - Sunday
- Schedule D - Holidays

Front 9

What time is the district wide training held under the Schedule "C" of the structured work day?

Back 9

09:30 to 11:30 hrs

Front 10

At no time is sleeping or reclining in such a position as to indicate sleep allowed between the hours of...

Back 10

07:00 and 16:30

Front 11

What is "Adaptive Response"?

Back 11

Responding with no warning lights, no siren and observing normal traffic regulations.

Front 12

Who shall publish a schedule of STATION maintenance notifying all members of there duties?

Back 12

The STATION Captain.

Front 13

How long should physical training be done daily/each tour?

Back 13

- for a minimum of one(1) hour

Front 14

What type of fie department vehicles are required to be backed with a guide?

Back 14

ALL " Crew Manned Apparatus"

Front 15

If the operator has only one crew member available to him as a ground guide, where should the ground guide be positioned?

Back 15

Ten(10) feet to the rear of the apparatus on the operator's side.

Front 16

When responding to incidents in an enclosed area of an apparatus, members should wear their bunker gear except for which item?
Why?

Back 16

- Fire helmet
- fire helmets are not designed for crash protection and will interfere with the protection provided by the head rest.

Front 17

What is a "Modified Reverse Lay"?

Back 17

- Pump goes directly to the scene; hook-up person and/or operator manually drag the supply line from the pump to the water supply (hydrant).

Front 18

Which type of companies should NOT be used to supply other companies?

Back 18

SQURT COMPANIES

Front 19

Which companies arriving to the scene should be "attack units"?
And what type of lay should they make with their 5 inch supply lines?

Back 19

- The first two pump/squrt companies
- a forward lay

Front 20

Regardless of manpower, all companies are encouraged to do what with regard to a water supply, especially in situations where companies know they are responding to a working fire?

Back 20

- Secure their own water supply.

Front 21

Regardless of manpower, all companies are encouraged to do what with regard to a water supply, especially in situations where companies know they are responding to a working fire?

Back 21

- Secure their own water supply.

Front 22

What type of conditions might prevent a company from securing their own water supply?
What should a company officer do under these conditions to get a water supply?

Back 22

- Person trapped (in a dwelling)
- Notify other units, and request a water supply

Front 23

What is the minimum number of hydrants a company is to inspect per tour?

Back 23

five (5)

Front 24

The NOFD should check all assigned hydrants how often?

Back 24

Twice per year

Front 25

How often should priority 2 or 3 hydrants be re-inspected?

Back 25

Every six(6) months.

Front 26

Always turn on the apparatus's ______ _______ when inspecting and testing hydrants.

Back 26

warning lights

Front 27

TRUE or FALSE

All hydrant caps should be HAND TIGHT only.

Back 27

FALSE - They should be secured by a hydrant key.

Front 28

During hydrant testing when should water NOT be flowed into the street?

Back 28

When temperature is below freezing.

Front 29

What is a "Priority 1" hydrant?

Back 29

Any condition which prevents engine companies from using the hydrant.

Front 30

The information on a priority 1 hydrant found during inspection should be entered into _____?______.

Back 30

FRMS

Front 31

Fire Alarm should NOT be notified of a priority 1 hydrant unless ...?

Back 31

- the hydrant is flowing and will not shut off.

Front 32

How often should a priority 1 hydrant be re-inspected?

Back 32

- Every fifteen(15) days until it is fixed.

Front 33

What is a "priority 2" hydrant?

Back 33

Hydrants needing repairs which do not prevent its use, but may increase normal connection time.

Front 34

What is a "priority 3" hydrant?

Back 34

Hydrants needing very minor repairs; cosmetic problems, etc.

Front 35

Who is responsible for filling out the paperwork of a member hospitalized due to a ODI?

Back 35

The company officer or the member in charge.

Front 36

What is the single most important limitation of a lost or trapped firefighter?

Back 36

Air supply

Front 37

What type of information should a lost firefighter give command?

*Hint - LUNAR

Back 37

L- location
U- unit
N- name
A- assignment
R- resources needed

Front 38

If a firefighter finds themselves lost or trapped at an emergency incident, when should they initiate a "MAYDAY"?

Back 38

IMMEDIATELY

Front 39

A lost or trapped firefighter must activate the __?___ ___?___ on the portable radio.

Back 39

Emergency button

Front 40

What is the "Ruthless Preemption" feature of the radio system?

Back 40

When an emergency button is depressed, the radio that declared the emergency preempts all other traffic on the fireground being used and opens the mic for 10 seconds to allow the member to transmit his/her "MAYDAY".

Front 41

The majority of fire fighter fatalities occur at what type of fires?

Back 41

Residential fires

Front 42

The "Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC)" shall be made up of which NOFD companies?

Back 42

Up to one half (3 or 4 members) of one of the NOFD heavy rescue squads; Flying Squad or The Rescue Squad

Front 43

When should an RIC be established pr designated?

Back 43

At EVERY working fire.

Front 44

When should suppression personnel call in to report sick?

Back 44

-Before 19:00 hrs the day before scheduled for duty
-or between 06:00 & 06:30 the day of.

Front 45

Annual leave request should be submitted at least how long before the requested time off?

Back 45

72 hours

Front 46

Leave requested less than 72 hours before the requested time off is considered what type of leave?

Back 46

Emergency Annual Leave

Front 47

Who determines when SCBAs may be removed at an incident?

Back 47

The Incident Commander

Front 48

What is the response for a 4th alarm or greater?

Back 48

2 additional units ( 2 engines or 1 engine & 1 ladder) for each additional alarm.

Front 49

According to "Schedule A" of the Structured Work Day SOP, what itme shall the Company Officer hold a line-up?

Back 49

0700 hrs

Front 50

What activities are conducted by the Company Officer at the morning line-up?

Back 50

- conducts a roll call
- and have all written and oral directives reviewed by all members

Front 51

The Company Officer shall ensure that ALL members of his/her company are seated and ____ ____ ____ before allowing the apparatus to move.

Back 51

fasten their seatbelts

Front 52

The Apparatus Operator shall don either their _____ _____ or their _____ _____ as conditions dictate.

Back 52

- "Traffic Vest"
- bunker gear

Front 53

What is the primary advantage of the "Forward Lay"?

Back 53

That a pumper or squrt can remain at the incident scene so that its hose, equipment, tools, and master streams can be quickly obtained or used if needed. The pump operator also has visual contact with the firefighting crew and can can better react to changes in the fire situation.

Front 54

How many companies should connect to a hydrant?

Back 54

- Only one
- The hydrant valve is NOT intended to be used as an additional supply point for other arriving companies.

Front 55

A part that provides a lateral connection to the hydrant lead and direct the flow vertically upward into the lower barrel. Also called shoe, bottom, boot,elbow bury.

Back 55

BASE

Front 56

A part that attaches to the top of the nozzle section and encloses the support portions of the operating mechanism. It may be integral with the nozzle section.

Back 56

BONNET

Front 57

A coupling used to fasten the upper barrel to the lower barrel. It is designed to break if stressed severely, should a vehicle strike the hydrant.

Back 57

BREAKABLE BARREL COUPLING

Front 58

The opening in the base through which water escapes to the ground when the drain valve is open.

Back 58

DRAIN OUTLET

Front 59

According to the SOP for Hydrant Inspections, what should be done once the hydrant is closed completely to allow for easier opening for the next user.

Back 59

Close the valve completely then back off 1/4 turn.

Front 60

According to the SOP for Smoke Detectors, all companies are to carry _______ on their apparatus, to be given out to anyone who request them for their residential smoke dectecors.

Back 60

9-volt batteries

Front 61

What is a "Battery Replacement Application"?

Back 61

Every occupant/representative who request installation must complete and sign a BATTERY REPLACEMENT APPLICATiON, holding the NOFD and the City of New Orleans free from all liability.

Front 62

In the event that forcible entry was necessary, who is responsible for ensuing that the building is secure to the best of their ability.

Back 62

The company officer or the member assigned to that duty.

Front 63

Whenever Departmental Charges are filed against an employee, each charge shall quote what?

Back 63

The Rule and Regulation which was violated.

Front 64

The NOFD will publish, via the NOFD Inter-Office Correspondence, a list of vacations in which month of every year.

Back 64

November

Front 65

-first day of the month in month member transferred into present company.

Back 65

ANNIVERSARY DATE - (example) Member transferred on October 23, his/her anniversary date would be October 1 of the next year.

Front 66

The list for transfer request shall remain open for how long?

Back 66

2 weeks

Front 67

Request for transfer shall be granted on what basis?

Back 67

seniority

Front 68

Request for transfer to the New Orleans International Airport, the Rescue Squad, the Flying Squad and the Fireboat, shall be granted to...?

Back 68

the Senior Most Qualified Applicant.

Front 69

NFPA 1561

Back 69

Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System

Front 70

Defined as any area where personnel are at risk from a toxic atmosphere or at risk of becoming lost, trapped or injured by the environment or structure. This would include entering a structure reported to be on fire, operating in close proximity to the structure during exterior operations,confined space or trench rescue, etc..

Back 70

THE HAZARD ZONE

Front 71

A 1 5/8" x 4" black plastic tag attached to a trigger type clasp with a 1" key ring.

Back 71

ACCOUNTABILITY TAG

Front 72

A 1 5/8" x 4" red plastic tag attached to a trigger type clasp with a 1 3/8" key ring

Back 72

COMPANY ACCOUNTABILITY RING

Front 73

A 24" x 24" 3/4" plywood board that has been painted a high visibility color with oil based weather resistant paint. Each board shall have twelve(12) attachment points for Company Accountability Rings.

Back 73

ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD

Front 74

If a portable radio fails while operating in the Hazard Zone, what should the crew do?

Back 74

- the crew will exit unless there is another working radio.

Front 75

When should the IC designate a Rapid Intervention Crew?

Back 75

When ever interior firefighting is being performed OR when any situation or incident warrants such action.

Front 76

The first arriving company should begin an interior attack ONLY if:

Back 76

1) People are known to be trapped or in danger inside of the structure

2)In his/her judgement the fire is small enough to be extinguished withe resources available to his/her company.

Front 77

Before the company officer proceeds with his/her interior attack, he/she should do the following:

Back 77

- Assume "Mobile" command of the incident
- State over the fireground radio what hi/her actions will be
- Designate a "Rapid intervention Crew" from the dispatched companies over the radio fireground.

Front 78

On which types of incidents should ALL suppression personnel don FULL protective clothing including SCBA?

Back 78

On ALL fire and Haz-Mat related incidents

Front 79

Who shall be notified if a "Mayday" is declared during an incident.

Back 79

- The Superintendent (100)
- Assistant Superintendent (200)
- and the on-duty Platoon Deputy Chief (500)

Front 80

What should the IC do if the primary RIC is deployed?

Back 80

- designate a secondary RIC

Front 81

TRUE or FALSE
While a vehicle is in motion, members (except Apparatus Operators and/or Drivers) are allowed to receive or place phone calls that PERTAIN TO FIRE DEPARTMENT BUSINESS.

Back 81

TRUE

Front 82

10-3A - Is a code used to communicate what to Fire Alarm?

Back 82

Used when Police are needed to handle crowd control.

Front 83

10-3B - Is a code used to communicate what to Fire Alarm?

Back 83

Used when a crowd or individual becomes hostile or violent.

Front 84

All members participating in National Night Out Against Crime activities shall wear which class uniform?

Back 84

Class "C" uniform

Front 85

When must incidents be completed in FRMS?

Back 85

All incidents must be completed
and authorized in FRMS by the end of the next tour after which they
occurred.

Front 86

If a member is going on leave, when should he complete the incidents in FRMS?

Back 86

A member going on leave is
responsible for completing all incidents in FRMS before their leave goes
into effect.

Front 87

When should the company officer log onto FRMS?

Back 87

The Company Officer or Acting Company Officer must log into FRMS at the beginning of each tour of duty.

Front 88

When should the daily roster for the company be checked for accuracy? Why?

Back 88

Daily roster for the company must be checked for accuracy at the
beginning of each tour of duty. All incidents generated during that
tour will use this roster so it must be accurate for accountability.

Front 89

Name two items in FRMS that must be entered and completed each tour.

Back 89

Company Daybook must be entered and completed each tour.
Company Training must be entered and completed each tour.

Front 90

What can cause insurance issues for property owners?

Back 90

Note: “Undetermined” or “Undetermined after Investigation” cannot
be used as the Ignition cause if an Arson Investigator has not been
requested to the scene. If a Company Officer or Acting Company
Officer cannot determine the cause of a fire an Arson Investigator
should be requested. This will prevent insurance issues for the
property owner.

Front 91

In the event of an out of parish response, what should all companies do before leaving the parish?

Back 91

Any time an out of parish response is made by Fire Department units, all Companies assigned to the response shall rendezvous prior to leaving Orleans Parish.

Front 92

What is the flammable range of carbon monoxide?

Back 92

CO has a flammable
range of 12.5% LEL (lower explosive limits) to 74% UEL (upper explosive
limits).

Front 93

What is carboxyhemoglobin?

Back 93

- The compound that is formed when inhaled carbon monoxide combines with hemoglobin, binding more tightly than oxygen and rendering the hemoglobin incapable of transporting oxygen.

Front 94

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a person should not breath ___ppm CO or over for any 8 hour period, or, ___ppm or over for more than one hour.

Back 94

9 ppm; 35 ppm

Front 95

When a Ladder Company first arrives on the scene of carbon monoxide alarm, they should do what?

Back 95

When the Ladder Company arrives on the scene, they should first
interview the occupant(s)

Front 96

What are the three levels of signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Back 96

Signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can be divided into three levels: MILD, MODERATE, and SEVERE.

Front 97

If a gas appliance must be turned off due to the presence of CO gas, or if the gas is turned off at the meter, what should the Company Officer do?

Back 97

Entergy Gas shall be notified any time a gas appliance must be turned off, due to the presence of CO gas, or if the gas supply must be shut off at the meter. Company Officer shall request the gas company to lock the gas
meter.

Front 98

Once the premises has been ventilated and reduced to a safe level
of CO it may be occupied, at the discretion of __________.

Back 98

THE OCCUPANTS

Front 99

TRUE or FALSE
The first reading should be taken just outside the doorway to determine the initial CO level.

Back 99

FALSE -Take the first reading just INSIDE the doorway to determine initial CO level.

Front 100

If the CO Detector measures a reading of 35 ppm or greater, the Company Officer should do three things, one is to evacuate the building or affected area. What are the other two?

Back 100

- Officer shall request the Haz-Mat Unit to that location for further
investigation.
-the Company Officer shall request that Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) respond to the incident for medical evaluation of
the building occupants.

Front 101

The operations that must be performed to execute the strategies
developed to accomplish the incident objectives.

Back 101

TACTICS

Front 102

Planning and directing movement of resources toward
accomplishing incident objectives. The strategy selected should:
 Be within acceptable safety norms.
 Make good sense (is feasible, practical, and suitable).
 Be cost effective.
 Be consistent with sound environmental practices.
 Meets political considerations

Back 102

STRATEGY

Front 103

A group of mixed resources with common
communications and a leader assembled for a specific mission.
For example: A fire truck a police unit and an ambulance could be
designated as a Task Force.

Back 103

TASK FORCE

Front 104

The location where primary support activates are carried out. It will
house all equipment and personnel support operations. The incidents logistics section may be located here.

Back 104

BASE

Front 105

An assembly of divisions and/or groups to limit the span of control. It
is organizationally located between section and division or group in the
Operations Section, and between the section and units in the Logistics Section. Identified by their function OR geographic location

Back 105

BRANCH

Front 106

What must be the first action of the Incident Commander?

Back 106

Assessment of incident priorities

Front 107

The Incident Command System provides for three (3) considerations early in the command sequence. What are they?

Back 107

FIRST PRIORITY – LIFE SAFETY

SECOND PRIORITY – INCIDENT STABILIZATION

THIRD PRIORITY – PROPERTY PRESERVATION

Front 108

Single Resource Leader (Individual Company Officers)
Individual Company Officers shall be responsible for:

Back 108

1. Obtaining a briefing from Division or Group Officer.
2. Implementing the assignment.
3. Reporting the status of the assignment and/or it’s completion to
the Division or Group Officer.
4. Maintain a Unit Log (ICS-214) if / when required.

Front 109

To help determine which mode of command should be used the first
arriving Company Officer must ask him/herself two (2) questions:

Back 109

1) Will the initial tactical operations of my first arriving company have a
significant impact on the eventual outcome of the incident?
2) Will my personal efforts in the performance of the tactical activity
have a significant impact on the ability of this company to achieve
their assigned tactical objectives?
If the answer to these questions is YES, Mobile Command shall be
established.
If the answer to these questions is NO, Fixed Command shall be
established.

Front 110

What are the phases of an operation?

Back 110

The phases of an operation are:
A) Rescue Phase:

B) Confine / Control:

C) Preservation Phase:

D) Termination Phase:

Front 111

The type of construction in which the structural members including walls, partitions, columns, floors, and roofs are of non combustible or limited combustible materials.

Back 111

Fire Resistive Construction (TYPE I)

Front 112

Does not qualify as fire resistive construction as defined, yet the walls, partitions and structural materials are of a noncombustible or limited combustible material. In this type of construction, the
materials may not compile fuel to the fire; however, the unprotected structural members may be damaged by heat. The main
feature is its inability to spread fire.

Back 112

Noncombustible / Limited-Combustible Construction (TYPE II)

Front 113

Bearing walls and bearing portions of walls are noncombustible and have a minimum fire resistance rating of two hours, as well as stability under fire conditions. Nonbearing exterior walls must also be noncombustible. Columns, beams, and girders are commonly heavy timber with wood floor and roof construction without
concealed spaces.

Back 113

Heavy Timber (Mill) Construction (TYPE III)

Front 114

The type of construction in which exterior bearing walls or bearing portions of exterior walls are of noncombustible or limited
combustible material sand have minimum hourly fire resistance ratings and stability under fire conditions; nonbearing exterior
walls are of noncombustible or limited combustible materials. Roofs, floors, and interior framing are wholly or partially of wood
of smaller dimensions required for heavy timber construction.

Back 114

Ordinary Construction (TYPE IV)

Front 115

Type of construction in which exterior walls, bearing walls and partitions, floors, roofs and their supports are wholly or partially of wood or other combustible material, when construction does not qualify as heavy timber or ordinary construction.

Back 115

Wood Frame Construction (TYPE V)

Front 116

List some of the required information the Company Officer is responsible for entering into FRMS each tour.

Back 116

It is the duty of the Company Officer or Acting Company Officer to
complete all required information in FRMS for each tour of duty. This
includes, but is not limited to: Daily Roster, Daybook, Company Training,
Hydrant Inspections and completion of any incidents their company makes
during a tour.

Front 117

When should the Company Officer log into FRMS?

Back 117

The Company Officer or Acting Company Officer must log into FRMS at the beginning of each tour of duty.

Front 118

When should "Undetermined" or "Undetermined after Investigation" not be used as the ignition cause?

Back 118

Note: “Undetermined” or “Undetermined after Investigation” cannot be used as the Ignition cause if an Arson Investigator has not been requested to the scene.

Front 119

When is the Company Officer responsible for completing inidents in FRMS?

Back 119

The Company Officer or Acting Company Officer is responsible for
completing any incidents their company responds to during the tour of
duty. The incident will be automatically entered into FRMS when the CAD
system dumps to records (This may be a 5 – 20 minute delay from the
time the call was dispatched). It is the responsibility of the Company
Officer or Acting Company Officer to locate the incident in FRMS,
complete all required information, authorize and save the incident within two (2) tours.

Front 120

What classification categories are used for substance abuse testing?

Back 120

The following classification categories will be used:
CATEGORY II RANDOM TESTING
(Safety Sensitive Positions)
CATEGORY III REASONABLE SUSPICION TEST
CATEGORY IV JOB ACCIDENT/INJURY
CATEGORY V POST REHABILITATION TEST
also: PROMOTIONAL TEST
END OF PROBATION PERIOD TEST

Front 121

Which category Substance abuse screening would occur after an operator side swipes a car?

Back 121

CATEGORY IV
JOB ACCIDENT/INJURY/”NEAR-MISS”

Front 122

Who may call for a Category III “Reasonable Suspicion”
test to be initiated.

Back 122

Anytime evidence or facts clearly indicate possible substance abuse on the job, ANY MEMBER may call for a Category III “Reasonable Suspicion”
test to be initiated.

Front 123

All medical equipment shall be checked and restocked daily. Contact car 421 prior to _________ daily for replacement equipment.

Back 123

0900 hrs.

Front 124

What is an EMS Code 3 call?

Back 124

An EMS Code 3 call is a life
threatening emergency that is responded to with lights and siren, the unit is not authorized to exceed the speed limit by more than 10 MPH.

Front 125

What should a Company Officer do once a DNR is granted by Med Control?

Back 125

If a DNR is granted, document the Doctor’s name and time of death on your run report, cancel the EMS unit and turn scene over to NOPD.

Front 126

There are seven (7) obvious signs of death. What are they?

Back 126

1 A valid DNR order
2 Dependant Lividity
3 Rigor Mortis
4 Decapitation
5 Decomposition
6 Incineration - Cardiac arrest after full thickness burns to the entire
body is not considered survivable. These burns create fluid shifts that
are to profound to overcome in a resuscitation scenario.
7 Removal of a vital bodily organ (Usually including blood) - Organs
and tissues considered vital to the immediate survival of the body
include the heart, the lungs, the brain and the circulating blood. The
complete removal of any of these is reason to forgo resuscitation
attempts.

Front 127

When a patient is refusing treatment or transport the following procedures shall be followed:

Back 127

- Make sure your patient is competent to make this decision.
- Gather as much information on the patient as possible.
- Advise the patient of possible risks associated with refusing treatment or transport including paralysis and death.
- Contact Medical Control (6280, MCLNO or TMC) and give them a patient report and request an AMA (Against Medical Advice).

Front 128

Where is the apparatus inventory/log book kept for in-service apparatus?

Back 128

The apparatus log/inventory book for in service apparatus shall remain in the quarters of the company in service with that apparatus.

Front 129

When must fuel sheets be completed and turned in, and who is responsible?

Back 129

Company officer must total all entries in each column and forward fuel
report every Monday.