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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?
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?
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)?
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?
Which Mutual Aid request is made when a Fourth Alarm is reported?
Who can coordinate Mutual Aid into the city?
Who can coordinate Mutual Aid into the city?
What is the procedure for filling requests for standby coverage?
What is the procedure for filling requests for standby coverage?
According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101, what is the purpose of the initial dispatch procedure?
According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101, what is the purpose of the initial dispatch procedure?
Who does the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101 apply to?
Who does the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101 apply to?
What does the term 'Mutual Aid' mean according to the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101?
What does the term 'Mutual Aid' mean according to the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101?
What is the definition of 'Standby Coverage' according to the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101?
What is the definition of 'Standby Coverage' according to the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101?
What is a 'Special Call' according to the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101?
What is a 'Special Call' according to the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101?
What does 'Priority 0' refer to according to the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101?
What does 'Priority 0' refer to according to the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101?
When was the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101 last revised?
When was the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101 last revised?
According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy, what is the initial response coverage for a STILL call type?
According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy, what is the initial response coverage for a STILL call type?
What is the basic assignment for a SIGNAL 29 call type?
What is the basic assignment for a SIGNAL 29 call type?
When is a basic assignment escalated to a Full Assignment?
When is a basic assignment escalated to a Full Assignment?
What is the progression of alarms beyond a Full Assignment?
What is the progression of alarms beyond a Full Assignment?
Who is responsible for ensuring that the appropriate assets are assigned and coordinated for all emergencies?
Who is responsible for ensuring that the appropriate assets are assigned and coordinated for all emergencies?
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)?
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)?
What is the purpose of the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101?
What is the purpose of the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101?
Which of the following is NOT a call type listed in the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101?
Which of the following is NOT a call type listed in the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101?
According to the policy, how many available engines are there beyond a Signal 30?
According to the policy, how many available engines are there beyond a Signal 30?
What is the revision date of the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101?
What is the revision date of the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101?
Who signed the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101?
Who signed the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #101?
Which section of the policy lists the available engines and their locations?
Which section of the policy lists the available engines and their locations?
According to the policy, which call type is NOT listed under medical responses?
According to the policy, which call type is NOT listed under medical responses?
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.
