Podcast Beta
Questions and Answers
What is the role of the second arriving apparatus in terms of water supply?
What is the minimum equipment required for each firefighter in the second arriving apparatus?
Who assumes Lobby Control in a non-High Rise, non-Haz, non-Squad incident?
What is the first priority for the First Arriving District Chief?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the role of the third arriving apparatus in terms of equipment?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the last priority of the First Arriving District Chief?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the function of the Entry Control Board brought by the third arriving apparatus?
Signup and view all the answers
When is Lobby Control assumed by a Pump or Aerial class apparatus?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Second Arriving Apparatus
- The crew of the second in apparatus proceeds to the fire floor to back up the first in crew.
- If the second in apparatus is not equipped with a pump or has been tasked with other duties, this must be relayed to all incoming apparatus and a subsequent pump apparatus shall assist the first in pump with water supply and/or FDC connections.
- Minimum equipment required for Second Arriving Apparatus includes:
- One donned SCBA per fire fighter with face piece
- One portable radio per fire fighter
- One portable hand light per fire fighter
- One set of irons (flathead axe, 30" Halligan)
- 3 x 15m 65mm Hose Packs and Standpipe Kit
- Thermal Imaging Camera
Third Arriving Apparatus
- The Officer of the third arriving apparatus assumes Lobby Control unless it is a High Rise, Haz or Squad.
- Lobby Control must be assumed by a Pump or Aerial class apparatus.
- Minimum equipment required for Third Arriving Apparatus includes:
- One donned SCBA per fire fighter with face piece
- One portable radio per fire fighter
- One portable hand light per fire fighter
- One set of irons (flathead axe, 30" Halligan)
- Entry Control Board
- Medical Equipment
- Thermal Imaging Camera
First Arriving District Chief
- The first arriving District Chief follows TFS procedures on transfer of command.
- An Incident Action Plan is established if not already completed.
- Priority is given to immediate resource needs as the incident dictates.
- Incident priorities include:
- Search and Rescue
- Fire attack
- Ventilation
- Communications (activation of DVRS, communication modules on High Rise Response Trucks)
- RIT
- Increasing alarm level, as required
- Designation of Staging Location
- Designation of Base Location
- Water Supply
- Other organizations (Hydro, Gas, Public Works, TTC, etc.)
- Building IMS to meet the needs of the incident
- Evacuation strategy (Shelter in Place)
- Initiate transfer of operations to the Command Vehicle if incident dictates
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
This quiz covers the procedures and responsibilities of the second arriving apparatus in emergency response situations, including backup and water supply roles.
