Initial Dispatch Procedure 101

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According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101, what is the procedure for dispatching additional Engine Companies and Ladder Companies for a Fourth Alarm?

Two Additional Engine Companies and One Additional Ladder Company (correct)

Three Additional Engine Companies and One Additional Ladder Company

One Additional Engine Company and One Additional Ladder Company

One Additional Engine Company and Two Additional Ladder Companies

Which units are relocated when the Incident Command requests a Second Alarm?

All third alarm units

All first alarm units

All fourth alarm units

All second alarm units (correct)

What is the procedure for emergency call backs of line personnel for staffing of additional Engine(s), Ladder(s), or Battalion(s)?

They request Mutual Aid from Fairfield

They utilize the current overtime emergency call back list (correct)

They contact the Chief of Department directly

They notify the Emergency Management Director

Which Mutual Aid request is made when a Fourth Alarm is reported?

Mutual Aid from Norwalk Signup and view all the answers

Who can coordinate Mutual Aid into the city?

By the Captain of Communications Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for filling requests for standby coverage?

Only the apparatus(unit) requested is filled Signup and view all the answers

According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101, what is the purpose of the initial dispatch procedure?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Who does the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101 apply to?

All members of the Bridgeport Fire Department (BFD) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Mutual Aid' mean according to the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101?

The receiving or sending of units and resources from or to another municipality Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Standby Coverage' according to the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101?

The positioning of mutual aid resources to prepare for additional incidents within the City of Bridgeport (COB) Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Special Call' according to the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101?

The request by Incident Command for a specific unit(s) or type of unit(s) for incident specific requirements Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Priority 0' refer to according to the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101?

The responses where Fire Department assets are the primary response agency Signup and view all the answers

When was the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101 last revised?

02/27/2023 Signup and view all the answers

According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy, what is the initial response coverage for a STILL call type?

1-3 response units Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic assignment for a SIGNAL 29 call type?

2 Engine Companies, 1 Ladder Company, 1 Rescue Company, 1 Battalion Chief, 1 Safety Officer Signup and view all the answers

When is a basic assignment escalated to a Full Assignment?

All correct Signup and view all the answers

What is the progression of alarms beyond a Full Assignment?

Two Additional Engine Companies, One Additional Ladder Company Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring that the appropriate assets are assigned and coordinated for all emergencies?

Chief Officers Signup and view all the answers

Who shall apply the most relevant call type for the emergency being reported and dispatch the units that are populated by the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)?

ECC Personnel - Supervisors and 911 Telecommunicators Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101?

To provide adequate resources for mitigation of incidents as part of an organized progressive response Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a call type listed in the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101?

Power outages Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, how many available engines are there beyond a Signal 30?

5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the revision date of the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101?

February 27, 2023 Signup and view all the answers

Who signed the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101?

Fire Chief Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the policy lists the available engines and their locations?

Unit relocation Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, which call type is NOT listed under medical responses?

Lightning strikes Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101 - Dispatch Procedures and Call Types

The Bridgeport Fire Department has a policy (#101) that outlines their dispatch procedures and call types.
The policy was effective as of May 12, 1993, with a revision date of February 27, 2023.
The policy is signed by the Fire Chief.
The dispatch procedure includes various call types, such as alarms, assistance to police, brush fires, electrical issues, explosions, structure fires, odors of smoke, industrial fires, vehicle incidents, floods, gas leaks, hazardous conditions, medical responses, animal rescues, and more.
Each call type is assigned a code and has different priority levels.
The policy also includes specific descriptions and response levels for each call type.
There are different response levels for structure fires, ranging from basic to full response.
The policy also includes call types for medical responses, including lift assists, forced entries, burns, cardiac or respiratory arrest, childbirth, choking, convulsions, diabetic problems, difficulty breathing, drownings, electrocutions, overdoses, strokes, traumatic injuries, and more.
Other call types include lightning strikes, illegal burns, outside fires, vehicle accidents, aircraft incidents, lockouts, water problems, railway incidents, technical rescues, industrial/machinery entrapments, dumpster fires, vehicle fires, water emergencies, and more.
The policy also includes a section on unit relocation, listing the available engines and their locations at different fire stations.
There are five available engines, located at stations 3, 6, 12, and 15.
There are three available ladders, located at headquarters, station 3, and station 10.

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Test your knowledge of Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101 - Dispatch Procedures and Call Types with this informative quiz. Learn about the different call types, priority levels, response levels, and unit relocations outlined in the policy. Challenge yourself and become familiar with the essential procedures followed by the Bridgeport Fire Department.