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Southern Nevada Fire Operations (SNFO) SOPs: Q&A, Exams of Nursing

A comprehensive set of questions and answers related to southern nevada fire operations (snfo) standard operating procedures (sops). It covers key aspects of fire safety, including personnel accountability, in-transit procedures, rapid intervention teams, and emergency response protocols. Valuable for students and professionals in the field of fire safety and emergency management.

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Southern Nevada Fire Operations (SNFO) SOPs
Questions With Complete Solutions
SOP #1 PAR Report
Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) will be required for the
following situations: correct answer: As companies report an all
clear
• As companies report knock down
• Any change from offensive to defensive
• At every 20 minutes of elapsed time
• Any report of a missing or trapped fire fighter
• Any sudden hazardous event at the incident - Flashover,
Backdraft, Collapse, Mayday, Abandon, Withdrawal, etc.
• Any time Command feels it is necessary
SOP #1 PAR Report
Tactical Work Sheets should record the following data: correct
answer: • Resource status—staged, assigned
• Resource assignment
• Resource-tracking
• Organizational Chart
• Simple drawing of the incident
• Tactical priority check list and benchmarks of completion
• A check-off time line of elapsed times in 10 minute intervals.
SOP #1 PAR Report
Command is responsible for correct answer: strategic level of
accountability by the tracking of all crews and Division/Groups
by location and function on a tactical worksheet.
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Questions With Complete Solutions

SOP #1 PAR Report Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) will be required for the following situations: correct answer: As companies report an all clear

  • As companies report knock down
  • Any change from offensive to defensive
  • At every 20 minutes of elapsed time
  • Any report of a missing or trapped fire fighter
  • Any sudden hazardous event at the incident - Flashover, Backdraft, Collapse, Mayday, Abandon, Withdrawal, etc.
  • Any time Command feels it is necessary SOP #1 PAR Report Tactical Work Sheets should record the following data: correct answer: • Resource status—staged, assigned
  • Resource assignment
  • Resource-tracking
  • Organizational Chart
  • Simple drawing of the incident
  • Tactical priority check list and benchmarks of completion
  • A check-off time line of elapsed times in 10 minute intervals. SOP #1 PAR Report Command is responsible for correct answer: strategic level of accountability by the tracking of all crews and Division/Groups by location and function on a tactical worksheet.

S0P #1 PAR Report Group/Division supervisor responsible for: correct answer: the tactical level of accountability by tracking of crews assigned to their Division/Group. SOP #1 PAR Report Company Officer Responsible for: correct answer: the task level of accountability and must know where each firefighter is located, and what each firefighter is doing. SOP #2 In Transit, On Deck, Recycle "In Transit" means? correct answer: the time it takes for a company to reach their assignment area after receiving an order. SOP #2 In Transit, On Deck, Recycle In Transit times affected by? correct answer: • Distance between staging and the incident

  • Size of the incident perimeter
  • Amount of equipment the company needs to assemble SOP #2 In Transit, On Deck, Recycle "On Deck" Means? correct answer: a forward staging position located just outside the immediate hazard zone, safely distanced from the entrance of a tactical position/Division/Group ******NOT A TACTICAL ASSIGNMENT***** ACTUALLY A LOCATION. SOP #2 In Transit, On Deck, Recycle

2 IN/ 2 OUT correct answer: OSHA 29 CFR 1910. Respiratory Protection Standard NFPA 1500 If two FF inside IDLH, You must have 2 FF outside IDLH to initiate rescue if needed. *** FIRST LEVEL OF FF PROTECTION*** SOP #3 2 IN/ 2 OUT, IRIT, RIT IRIT (Initial RIT) correct answer: * A temporary two-person IRIT team shall be assigned (when personnel are available), at the outset of an incident to allow other teams to enter an IDLH, potential IDLH, or unknown atmosphere. *** SECOND LEVEL OF FF PROTECTION*** r SOP #3 2 IN/ 2 OUT, IRIT, RIT IRIT Not permitted to function as...? correct answer: NOT PERMITTED TO ACT AS ISO, IC OR PUMP Operator SOP #3 2 IN/ 2 OUT, IRIT, RIT RIT correct answer: Command shall assign a 4-person Company from the initial response to assume the responsibilities of RIT. Assigned a STANDBY Position near entry point. SOP #3 2 IN/ 2 OUT, IRIT, RIT RIT Briefing. correct answer: • the status and location of all assigned companies

  • the time of entry for units operating in an IDLH
  • the status of the Incident
  • a briefing on the IAP
  • a briefing on any Safety issues SOP #3 2 IN/ 2 OUT, IRIT, RIT ON-Deck Crew as RIT correct answer: Maybe used if deployment of RIT team will be delayed. On Deck Crew must have RIT equipment SOP #4 Abandon/Withdraw From Building Abandon the Building correct answer: intended for use when an immediate withdrawal of interior personnel to a safe area is paramount for safety. SOP #4 Abandon/Withdraw From Building Reasons for Abandon the Building correct answer: where there is potential for:
  • Building collapse
  • Possible explosion
  • Conditions change from Offensive Strategy to Defensive Strategy SOP #4 Abandon/Withdraw From Building Dispatcher responsibility correct answer: Sound the "Abandon the Building" tone SOP #4 Abandon/Withdraw From Building Interior Crews responsibility once outside building correct answer: • Evacuate to a safe area.
  • Conduct a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)/ Roll Call.

Deploy RIT team as RIT Team 1. Establish RIT branch and RIT ISO SOP #5 Mayday RIT Branch Responsibilities correct answer: Move to Mayday channel Gather Info from IC Establish Work/Rest Cycles (10-15 minutes) Establish multiple RIT teams to be Back up and On Deck. SOP #7 Natural Gas Leak First step correct answer: Evacuate civilians based on Size, and Weather Conditions SOP #7 Natural Gas NAERG evacuation distance correct answer: 330 feet circumference SOP #7 Natural Gas Gas Explosion Initial efforts correct answer: Directed at isolating area and determining cause of explosion. SOP #7 Natural Gas Gas Explosion Gas found in building correct answer: Use PPV from exterior to ventilate structure SOP #7 Natural Gas Fire Conditions correct answer: Shut off breakers to house

SOP #12 Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) What must be provided prior to beginning? correct answer: Exit for pressurized air must be provided in fire area SOP #12 Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) PPV should be applied from correct answer: Unburned side when conditions allow SOP #12 Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) Wind: Opening should be created on which side correct answer: Leeward side SOP #12 Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) No PPV Operations should take place if correct answer: Location of fire is unknown Sub-floors, Walls, Utility chases, attic SOP #12 Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) When should PPV be started correct answer: When fire attack crew ready with charged hose line in place. SOP #12 Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) Where should you not direct fire streams? correct answer: Into PPV exit point SOP #12 Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) After knockdown PPV should be correct answer: Monitored for smoldering fires