Bridgeport Fire Department Riding Assignments Quiz

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According to the text, who is responsible for ensuring riding assignments and radio call signs are followed for fire-ground accountability?

Pumper Engineer

Battalion Chief (correct)

Company Officer

Firefighters

What is the radio call sign for the Officer of the Engine Company?

Engine 2

Engine 1 Pump

Engine 1 Hydrant

Engine 1 (correct)

Which riding position in the Engine Company should carry the Thermal Imaging Camera if equipped?

Officer (correct)

Hydrant position

3rd Firefighter

Pumper Engineer

What is the radio call sign for the Pumper Engineer of the Engine Company?

Engine 1 Pump Signup and view all the answers

Which riding position in the Engine Company rides behind the Engineer?

3rd Firefighter Signup and view all the answers

What is the radio call sign for the 3rd Firefighter (Hydrant position) of the Engine Company?

Engine 1 Hydrant Signup and view all the answers

Who should ensure that the apparatus is operational upon arrival for every shift?

Pumper Engineer Signup and view all the answers

Which riding position in the Engine Company drives the apparatus and operates the pump?

Pumper Engineer Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Standard Operating Procedures # 506?

To ensure uniformity within the Bridgeport Fire Department Signup and view all the answers

Who should be familiar with the Standard Operating Procedures for accountability purposes, riding on the apparatus, and for proper use of the radio?

Firefighters Signup and view all the answers

Which position in the Ladder Company rides behind the Officer?

4th Firefighter (Irons) Signup and view all the answers

What is the radio call sign for the Ladder Company Driver?

Ladder 10 Driver Signup and view all the answers

What is the radio call sign for the 3rd Firefighter (Irons) in the Rescue Company?

Rescue Irons Signup and view all the answers

Which tool should the Officer in the Rescue Company carry?

Officer's tool Signup and view all the answers

Which position in the Ladder Company should carry a 4-foot hook?

Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the radio call sign for the Rescue Engineer?

Rescue 5 Pump Signup and view all the answers

Which position in the Rescue Company rides behind the Engineer?

3rd Firefighter (Irons) Signup and view all the answers

Which position in the Ladder Company rides in the passenger front of the apparatus?

Officer Signup and view all the answers

Which position in the Ladder Company should ensure that the apparatus is operational upon arrival for every shift?

Ladder Company Driver Signup and view all the answers

Which position in the Rescue Company should carry a 6' pike pole and pressurized water extinguisher?

4th Firefighter (Can) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fire-Ground Accountability

The Officer of the Engine Company is responsible for ensuring riding assignments and radio call signs are followed for fire-ground accountability.

Engine Company Radio Call Signs

The Officer of the Engine Company has a radio call sign of "Engine 1-1" (or "Engine 2-1" for the second Engine Company, etc.).
The Pumper Engineer of the Engine Company has a radio call sign of "Engine 1-2" (or "Engine 2-2" for the second Engine Company, etc.).
The 3rd Firefighter (Hydrant position) of the Engine Company has a radio call sign of "Engine 1-3" (or "Engine 2-3" for the second Engine Company, etc.).

Engine Company Riding Positions

The 3rd Firefighter (Hydrant position) should carry the Thermal Imaging Camera if equipped.
The 3rd Firefighter rides behind the Engineer.
The Pumper Engineer drives the apparatus and operates the pump.

Apparatus Operational Check

The Engineer should ensure that the apparatus is operational upon arrival for every shift.

Standard Operating Procedures

The purpose of Standard Operating Procedures # 506 is for fire-ground accountability.
All members riding on the apparatus should be familiar with the Standard Operating Procedures for accountability purposes, riding on the apparatus, and for proper use of the radio.

Ladder Company Riding Positions

The 3rd Firefighter rides behind the Officer in the Ladder Company.

Ladder Company Radio Call Signs

The Ladder Company Driver has a radio call sign of "Ladder 1-1" (or "Ladder 2-1" for the second Ladder Company, etc.).

Rescue Company Riding Positions

The 3rd Firefighter (Irons) rides behind the Engineer in the Rescue Company.

Rescue Company Radio Call Signs

The 3rd Firefighter (Irons) in the Rescue Company has a radio call sign of "Rescue 1-3" (or "Rescue 2-3" for the second Rescue Company, etc.).
The Rescue Engineer has a radio call sign of "Rescue 1-2" (or "Rescue 2-2" for the second Rescue Company, etc.).

Rescue Company Tools and Equipment

The Officer in the Rescue Company should carry a set of irons.
The 3rd Firefighter in the Ladder Company should carry a 4-foot hook.
The 3rd Firefighter in the Rescue Company should carry a 6' pike pole and pressurized water extinguisher.
The Officer in the Ladder Company rides in the passenger front of the apparatus.
The Officer in the Ladder Company should ensure that the apparatus is operational upon arrival for every shift.

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Test your knowledge of the Bridgeport Fire Department's standard operating procedures for company riding positions and radio designations. Ensure uniformity within the department by understanding the responsibilities of each position and the corresponding radio call signs.

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