Bridgeport Fire Department

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.

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.