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What role will Engine 705 take on starting from 2/29/24?
What role will Engine 705 take on starting from 2/29/24?
- Rescue unit for building fires
- Support vehicle for non-emergency calls
- Heavy engine for vehicle entrapment calls (correct)
- Response unit for medical emergencies
Under what condition will Engine 705 be added to the response package?
Under what condition will Engine 705 be added to the response package?
- If the incident commander orders it specifically
- If the assigned Heavy Rescue has an ETA greater than 5 minutes and E705 is closer by 1 second (correct)
- If it is the only unit available
- If its response time is 10 minutes or less
What autonomy does the incident commander have regarding responding units?
What autonomy does the incident commander have regarding responding units?
- To assign specific tasks to each unit
- To dictate the arrival order of units
- To request additional units at all times
- To cancel further out responding units based on on-scene conditions (correct)
Which areas will primarily use Engine 705 for entrapment calls?
Which areas will primarily use Engine 705 for entrapment calls?
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What equipment will the units on Kiawah and Seabrook carry?
What equipment will the units on Kiawah and Seabrook carry?
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Who should personnel report response issues or concerns to?
Who should personnel report response issues or concerns to?
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Study Notes
Engine 705 - Heavy Engine Resource Type
- Effective February 29, 2024, Engine 705 will respond as a "heavy engine" on vehicle entrapment calls.
- Engine 705 will be added to the response package if the assigned Heavy Rescue has an ETA greater than 5 minutes and Engine 705 is closer by at least 1 second.
- The incident commander has the autonomy to decide whether to cancel further responding units based on scene conditions.
- The "heavy engine" response area is shaded in red on the map.
- For entrapment calls south of Station 5, Engine 705 will be the primary rescue resource.
- Units on Kiawah and Seabrook will only carry a combi-tool.
- Engine 705 is equipped with a full complement of cutters, spreaders, and rams.
- Personnel can report response issues, questions, or concerns to the chain of command.
- Assistant Chief of Operations Chris Whaley will monitor responses and gather feedback over the coming weeks.
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