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Who has the discretion to prioritize tasks during an incident?
Who has the discretion to prioritize tasks during an incident?
- The Aerial Operator
- The Safety Officer
- The Incident Commander (correct)
- The Fire Chief
What should be ensured when positioning Aerial units arriving on scene?
What should be ensured when positioning Aerial units arriving on scene?
- Position Aerials on the opposite side of the fire.
- Provide ample room for the Aerial. (correct)
- Prioritize parking near electrical wires.
- Aerials should block access to ground ladders.
What is the primary purpose of this Standard Operating Guideline?
What is the primary purpose of this Standard Operating Guideline?
- To assign responsibilities to Engine Companies
- To determine the hierarchy of fire rescue personnel
- To provide tactical guidelines for Aerial Company operations (correct)
- To outline the types of fire incidents encountered
What is the responsibility of the Driver Operator in regards to Aerial positioning?
What is the responsibility of the Driver Operator in regards to Aerial positioning?
Which task is NOT typically considered a primary function of Aerial Companies?
Which task is NOT typically considered a primary function of Aerial Companies?
What should the first arriving Aerial Company Officer do?
What should the first arriving Aerial Company Officer do?
Which type of operation should be performed simultaneously with Fire Attack?
Which type of operation should be performed simultaneously with Fire Attack?
How much clearance should be left behind the Aerial for safety?
How much clearance should be left behind the Aerial for safety?
In case an elevated rescue is needed on side Delta, where should the Aerial set up?
In case an elevated rescue is needed on side Delta, where should the Aerial set up?
Who is responsible for assigning Truck Company functions in case of delayed Aerial response?
Who is responsible for assigning Truck Company functions in case of delayed Aerial response?
What should Aerial positioning not impede during an incident?
What should Aerial positioning not impede during an incident?
Which of the following is a task included in the Aerial Company operations?
Which of the following is a task included in the Aerial Company operations?
What is the effective date of this Standard Operating Guideline?
What is the effective date of this Standard Operating Guideline?
What is referenced for guidelines on tasks such as Primary Search and Ventilation?
What is referenced for guidelines on tasks such as Primary Search and Ventilation?
What document does this guideline specifically apply to?
What document does this guideline specifically apply to?
Which of the following tasks is performed for utility control in Aerial Company functions?
Which of the following tasks is performed for utility control in Aerial Company functions?
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Study Notes
Purpose and Authority
- Purpose is to provide tactical guidelines for effective Aerial Company operations.
- Authority is vested in the Fire Rescue Administrator.
Scope
- Applies to all Emergency Operations personnel involved in fire incidents.
Aerial Company Operations
- Each fire incident presents unique challenges necessitating flexible Aerial Company operations.
- Standard Operating Guideline establishes a standardized approach for assigning responsibilities for Aerial Company functions.
Typical Truck Company Functions
- Primary tasks essential for a coordinated effort and favorable incident outcomes include:
- Search and rescue operations.
- Elevated victim rescue procedures.
- Ventilation techniques for smoke and heat removal.
- Forcible entry into structures.
- Laddering buildings for access.
- Provision of elevated master streams for firefighting.
- Control of utilities to prevent hazards.
- Salvage and loss control measures.
- Illumination for visibility and safety.
- Checking for fire extension to prevent spread.
Incident Command Responsibilities
- In the absence of an Aerial's immediate response, the Incident Commander may delegate Truck Company functions to Engine or Rescue Companies.
- The prioritization of tasks is determined by the Incident Commander as per SOG 200-02.
Aerial Response and Communication
- Aerial responders should request assignments from the Incident Commander when approaching the scene.
Apparatus Positioning
- Maintain a clearance of at least 25 feet behind the Aerial to avoid blocking ground ladders.
- Driver Operators must position Aerials away from electrical wires for safety.
- Aerials should be positioned based on the immediate need, such as:
- Elevated rescue on side Delta necessitates setup on side Delta.
- Defensive master streams on side Bravo require setup on side Bravo.
- The first arriving Aerial Company Officer is responsible for efficient use of resources (Engine or Aerial capacity).
- Ensure arriving units provide room for Aerial operations without impeding Engine Company efforts.
Supersession History
- Previous versions of this guideline include SOG #1320 (issued on 03/15/1995 and updated on 09/01/2005) and clerical changes on 05/01/2018 for SOG 420-09.
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