WPFR Mid Term Study Guide (2022/2023 Probation Class)

What is the "golden hour" as it relates to auto extrication? - ANSWER The goal of extrication and initial medical intervention occur within one hour from the moment of "insult" to the patient. Preferably the patient woul ...

What is the "golden hour" as it relates to auto extrication? - ANSWER The goal of extrication and initial medical intervention occur within one hour from the moment of "insult" to the patient. Preferably the patient would be transferred to a hospital surgical team within the "golden hour". Where will the second arriving unit bring/give their passport tags? A. Incident Commander B. A Runner will grab them C. The first arriving unit's Captain D. The first arriving unit's Fast Attack IC Board - ANSWER D. The first arriving unit's Fast Attack IC Board SOG 403 Which of the following is not an approved method of maintaining positive communication? A. Rescue rope/tag line B. Radio C. Physical touch D. Sight - ANSWER B. Radio SOG 403 An IAP is formulated once the initial risk benefit assessment has been completed? A. True B. False - ANSWER A. True SOG 403 Which WAC covers risk vs. benefits? A. 296-305-05001 (8) B. 296-305-05001 (11) C. 296-24-086 D. 296-305-04001 - ANSWER A. 296-305-05001 (8) SOG 403 Who is responsible to monitor the proper placement of helmet shields/passports during the shift? A. Company Officer B. Individual Personnel C. Engineer D. Both A and B E. All of the Above - ANSWER D. Both A and B SOG 403 When should passports be collected and transferred when on scene? A. When command is transferred B. When a stationary command post is established C. When the BC arrives on scene D. When a designee/runner can be allocated to grab them - ANSWER B. When a stationary command post is established SOG 403 Which of the following is not a category of PAR? A. Emergency B. Required C. Recommended D. Considered - ANSWER C. Recommended SOG 403 An emergency PAR would be appropriate when? A. Sudden hazardous event at the incident B. After 30 minutes of elapsed time C. When the abandon order has been given D. Any time a MAYDAY is called - ANSWER D. Any time a MAYDAY is called SOG 403 A PAR should be considered in all of these except? A. Every 30 minutes of elapsed time on scene B. At report of fire under control C. Any time the IC deems necessary D. All of the above are correct - ANSWER D. All of the above are correct SOG 403 A Required PAR would be appropriate following which event? A. Rapid/catastrophic changes in fire/building conditions B. Report of fire under control C. Change in strategy from offensive to defensive D. When crews are missing, injured, or trapped - ANSWER C. Change in strategy from offensive to defensive SOG 403 Which WAC governs the 2-in 2-out requirement? A. 296-305-05001 (8) B. 296-305-05001 (11) C. 296-24-086 D. 296-305-04001 - ANSWER B. 296-305-05001 (11) SOG 403 When can Rescue Mode be engaged? A. With 4 or more Personnel on scene B. Upon arrival at any scene because there may be a rescue need C. With 3 Personnel on scene D. Once a RIT has been established - ANSWER C. With 3 Personnel on scene SOG 403 A dedicated RIT shall be a minimum of how many personnel? A. Two B. Three C. Four D. There is no minimum - ANSWER B. Three SOG 403 If Rescue Mode has been implemented, the company officer does not need to do a 360 or scene size up A. True B. False - ANSWER B. False SOG 403 Which is not an appropriate response to a PAR? A. Not PAR B. MAYDAY C. Standby D. PAR - ANSWER A. Not PAR SOG 403 In the event that the first arriving engine did not establish a water supply, RIT should a. Establish one for them b. Establish their own water supply c. Pull a line from the same engine as interior crews d. Pull a line from a different engine than the interior crew - ANSWER D. Pull a line from a different engine than the interior crew SOG 403 What does LUNAR stand for? - ANSWER Location Unit Name Air Resources Needed SOG 403 What does ASLIP stand for? - ANSWER Air Supply Situation Location Intent PAR SOG 403 What is the main difference between LUNAR and ASLIP? A. LUNAR is used by the IC; ASLIP is used by down firefighters B. LUNAR is used by down firefighters; ASLIP is used by the IC C. They are interchangeable D. One is used to relay information while the other is used to gather E. Both B and D - ANSWER E. Both B and D SOG 403 How many emergency abandonment signals are recognized by SOG 403? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four - ANSWER B. Two (Emergency Radio Traffic and Audible Alert) SOG 403 After working a structure fire for 30 minutes E20's air bottles are low. They report this information to the IC and the IC orders that they A. Rehab B. Recycle C. CCLR D. IRR - ANSWER B. Recycle SOG 403 Personnel shall be provided food whenever deemed necessary by the IC; typically whenever work exceeds how many hours? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four - ANSWER C. Three SOG 403 CCLR, as it applies to firefighting, stands for? A. Company/Crew Level Rehab B. Continuation Crew Level Recycling C. Center for Crew Level Rehab D. Company/Crew Level Recycling - ANSWER A. Company/Crew Level Rehab SOG 403 CCLR consists of all of the following except: A. Resting B. Hydration C. Medical Evaluation D. Decontamination - ANSWER D. Decontamination SOG 403 What does IRR stand for as it pertains to SOG 403? A. Individual Readiness Report B. Individual Rehab Report C. Individual Rate Report D. Individual Recycle Report - ANSWER B. Individual Rehab Report SOG 403 Overhaul is a priority task and all companies should be provided as much rehabilitation as necessary, providing that it does not interrupt overhaul operations. A. True B. False - ANSWER B. False (it is not generally a priority task) SOG 403 All members shall use SCBA while working in any atmosphere that has Oxygen levels below ____ and CO levels above ____ A. 19.5ppm; 35% B. 19.5%; and 35% C. 19.5ppm; 35ppm D. 19.5%; 35ppm - ANSWER D. 19.5% - 35ppm SOG 403 Personnel entering an emergency scene perimeter shall abide by all of the following except: A. Wear appropriate protective clothing B. Maintain company/crew integrity C. Report to the IC once inside perimeter D. Be assigned and passported with helmet shield in place - ANSWER C. Report to the IC once inside perimeter SOG 403 Which SOG outlines the requirements for individual PPE while on emergency scene as well as the care/maintenance of PPE? A. SOG 403 B. SOG 404 C. SOG 405 D. SOG 406 - ANSWER B. SOG 404 Which of the following is the proper PPE for brush/grass firefighting? A. Turnout coats, pants, boots, hood, helmet, gloves, SCBA, and portable radio B. Fire resistive pants, coat, gloves, footwear (minimum 8" leather uppers), helmet, and portable radio C. Fire resistive pants, coat, gloves, footwear (minimum 8" leather uppers), helmet, eyewear, and portable radio D. Fire resistive pants, coat, gloves, footwear (minimum 6" leather uppers), helmet, and portable radio - ANSWER C. Fire resistive pants, coat, gloves, footwear (minimum 8" leather uppers), helmet, eyewear, and portable radio SOG 404 Everyone on the active shooter rescue team should be outfitted with? A. Ballistic vest, ballistic helmet, eyewear, gloves, portable radio, and trauma bag B. Ballistic vest, ballistic helmet, eyewear, gloves, portable radio, trauma bag, and Lifepak C. Ballistic vest, ballistic helmet, eyewear, gloves and portable radio D. Ballistic vest, ballistic helmet, eyewear, gloves, portable radio and Lifepak - ANSWER C. Ballistic vest, ballistic helmet, eyewear, gloves and portable radio SOG 404 In all of the following situations firefighters are expected to don a minimum of a turnout coat, pants, boots and hood except which: A. Vehicle fire B. Structure fire C. Motor vehicle accident D. Hazmat response - ANSWER D. Hazmat response SOG 404 Which WAC regulates safety and health standards for operating in/around Marine activities? A. WAC 296-24-086 B. WAC 296-84-026 C. WAC 296-305 D. WAC 296-842 - ANSWER A. WAC 296-24-086 Which NFPA standard sets requirements for minimum PPE dependent on type of hazards? A. NFPA 1017 B. NFPA 1432 C. NFPA 920 D. NFPA 921 - ANSWER D. NFPA 921 SOG 404 Who is responsible to monitor air quality while on scene and ensuring that respiratory protection is utilized throughout the operation? A. OIC or designee B. IC or designee C. First arriving officer or designee D. BC or designee - ANSWER B. IC or designee SOG 404 How often shall SCBA face piece and HEPA filter fit testing be conducted? A. Semi-annually B. Annually C. Bi-annually D. Quarterly - ANSWER B. Annually SOG 404 Who is the respiratory protection program manager at WPFR? A. David Emmons B. Chad Myers C. Scott Kelly D. Shawn Lamb - ANSWER C. Scott Kelly What is not approved to be affixed to an employee's helmet? A. IAFF decal B. Employee's last name C. American Flag D. Department emblem - ANSWER D. Department emblem SOG 404 How often and who is responsible for inspection of everyday PPE? A. Quarterly; Individual B. Quarterly; certified personnel C. Semi-Annually; individual D. Semi-Annually; certified personnel - ANSWER A. Quarterly; Individual SOG 404 In the event that damage or excessive wear has compromised the integrity of any personal PPE, what is the first step that an employee shall do? A. Notify their commanding officer B. Fill out SCBA/PPE inspection form C. Immediately send gear to the respiratory protection program manager D. Notify necessary personnel of damage and immediately place out of service - ANSWER B. Fill out SCBA/PPE inspection form SOG 404 The district _________ that drivers have their license available at all times. A. Requires B. Suggests C. Recommends D. States - ANSWER C. Recommends SOG 109 Which of the following is not considered a WPFR department apparatus? A. Ladder Truck B. Engine C. Medic Unit D. Battalion rigs - ANSWER D. Battalion rigs SOG 109 While responding to emergency scenes, drivers shall operate vehicles A. In a safe and professional manner B. With the utmost caution C. With due regard for road conditions D. Within the confines of the law - ANSWER C. With due regard for road conditions SOG 109 If exposed to blood-borne pathogens, all of the following steps should be taken except A. Rinse eyes with running water for at least 5 minutes B. Blow nose, wash face, hands or any effected part of the skin C. Spit discretely, rinse/wash mouth and spit D. Wash clothing; either at WPFR station or at home - ANSWER D. Wash clothing; either at WPFR station or at home (never wash clothes at home) SOG 405 Which policy outlines the steps of policy adoption? A. Policy 1010 B. Policy 1000 C. Policy 1030 D. Policy 2000 - ANSWER A. Policy 1010 District policies shall be classified as organizational policies which is the ______ group. A. 1000 series B. 2000 series C. 3000 series D. 4000 series - ANSWER A. 1000 series Personnel policies are classified as _____ group A. 1000 series B. 2000 series C. 3000 series D. 4000 series - ANSWER B. 2000 series Proposed district policies and proposed revisions in existing district policies shall be read and discussed by the fire chief? A. True B. False - ANSWER B. False (by the Board) Policy 1010 All new or amended district policies shall become effective upon adoption; unless a specific effective date is provided in the motion for adoption A. True B. False - ANSWER A. True Policy 1010 How can a district policy be suspended? A. Majority vote of board members B. Verbal statement C. Formal written objection D. Majority vote of board members in attendance - ANSWER A. Majority vote of board members Policy 1010 How often should District polices be reviewed no less than? A. Bi-Annually B. Annually C. Biennially D. As needed - ANSWER C. Biennially Policy 1010 Where SOGs and procedures are concerned, the fire chief's responsibility is to: A. Create SOGs & procedures B. Maintain and enforce procedures C. Approve SOGs and accompanying procedures D. Both A and B - ANSWER D. Both A and B Policy 1010 The creation and/or modification of any SOG that affects wages, hours, and/or working conditions shall be collectively bargained with the appropriate labor group(s) as required by: A. RCW 41.54 B. RCW 41.53 C. RCW 41.56 D. RCW 41.57 - ANSWER C. RCW 41.56 Policy 1010 How often shall employees review any district policy and/or SOG that has been designated as HIGH RISK? A. Semi-Annually B. Annually C. Bi-Annually D. Whenever there is a need - ANSWER B. Annually Policy 1010 Any district policy and/or SOG that requires procedures or decision-making responsibilities that lack discretionary time to evaluate and/or whose impact has the potential for serious negative consequences to the employee(s) and/or the organization shall be designated HIGH RISK A. True B. False - ANSWER A. True Policy 1010 If exposed to patient with HIV, you will be offered anti-HIV drugs within _______ hours of exposure. A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 - ANSWER C. 4 SOG 405 If source patient tests positive for HIV you will continue to take the drugs for _____ weeks A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 - ANSWER C. 4 SOG 405 Retests for exposure to HIV will be conducted in ____ and ____ months. A. 3 and 6 B. 6 and 9 C. 6 and 12 D. 3 and 9 - ANSWER C. 6 and 12 SOG 405 You are only required to get the HBIG shot when all of the following are present except A. Source Patient confirmed to have HBV B. You are not Immunized C. You have been exposed D. Source patient is immunized - ANSWER D. Source patient is immunized SOG 405 If you are required to get the HBIG shot it must be completed within _____ days and you must get _________. A. 3 days; Chief of EMS approval B. 3 days; 1st/additional HBV shot C. 7 days; Chief of EMS approval D. 7 days; 1st/additional HBV shot - ANSWER D. 7 days; 1st/additional HBV shot SOG 405 Retests for exposure to HIV will be conducted in ____ and ____ months. A. 3 and 6 B. 6 and 9 C. 6 and 12 D. 3 and 9 - ANSWER C. 6 and 12