Emergency Staffing Guidelines Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the minimum staffing level that must be maintained according to the guidelines?

Sixteen (16)

Nineteen (19) (correct)

Eighteen (18)

Seventeen (17)

Which of the following statements about Mutual Aid is correct?

It involves assistance to other agencies within the district.

It includes responses outside of Montgomery County. (correct)

It only occurs within Montgomery County boundaries.

It requires prior permission from the Battalion Chief.

What does a '1-11 Response' entail?

Using a 2% or greater hose line in a non-emergency situation.

Using a 1% or greater hose line at a residential or commercial structure with property damage. (correct)

Using a 1% or greater hose line to extinguish a fire with no property damage.

Using a 1% or greater hose line for training purposes.

What staffing adjustment is made during an emergency situation as per the guidelines?

Staffing level decreases to eighteen (18). Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the responsibilities of members is accurate?

All members must read and comply with the guidelines. Signup and view all the answers

What is required when a member leaves during a shift?

A replacement must be called in regardless of the circumstances. Signup and view all the answers

Which group of personnel must be present at Station 31?

One officer per apparatus plus firefighters. Signup and view all the answers

When can the Battalion Chief deviate from the staffing guidelines?

During times of heavy call volume. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Emergency Staffing Guidelines

Replacement must be called in whenever a member leaves during a shift.
If staffing falls below minimum and is not temporary, prompt replacement is necessary.

Member Definition

Includes all Officers and Firefighters, both paid and volunteer, within Montgomery County Emergency Service District #3.

Mutual Aid Definition

Refers to responses outside the boundaries of Montgomery County Emergency Service District #3 or assistance provided to non-fire/EMS agencies within the district.

1-11 Response Definition

Involves using a 1% or greater hose line to extinguish fires at residential or commercial structures causing property damage.

Scope of Guidelines

Applicable to all District members responding to emergency incidents.

Responsibilities of Members

All members are required to read and adhere to these guidelines.
Battalion Chief has the authority to deviate from guidelines during high call volumes or to maintain apparatus or station functionality due to insufficient staffing.

Minimum Staffing Levels

Overall minimum staffing is set at nineteen (19).
Station 31 must maintain eight (8) members as follows:
- BC-31: One Officer
- E-31: One Officer, One Engineer, One Firefighter
- L-31: One Officer, One Engineer, One Firefighter
- T-31: One Engineer
- SQ-31: Staffed by personnel from T-31 and L-31 when at minimum staffing.

Emergency Staffing Protocol

During emergencies, the staffing level drops to eighteen (18) by assigning one firefighter to drive T-31 and reducing L-31 staffing to two (2).

Document Date

Guidelines last updated on June 27, 2024.

Description

Test your knowledge on the Minimum Staffing Guidelines specifically focusing on emergency staffing protocols. This quiz covers key terms like members and mutual aid within the context of Montgomery County Emergency Service District #3.