28 Questions
In the Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District Standard Operating Guidelines, what is the purpose of the guideline?
To provide a framework for safe, efficient, and effective engine company emergency scene operations
What is the Glossary abbreviation for 'Incident Commander' in the guidelines?
IC
According to the guidelines, what should crews understand about engine and truck company functions?
Even though engine and truck company functions differ, crews must remain versatile and be ready and willing to overlap functions
What does FDC stand for in the glossary of the guidelines?
Fire Department Connection
What is the primary function of master stream appliances?
To maximize the available water supply
When should the interior crew conduct a secondary search?
After the initial knock down of the fire is complete
What is the main objective of property conservation?
To minimize the effects of smoke and water damage
Who typically assigns the (I)RIT?
IC/OPS
When should overhaul be completed?
In full PPE including SCBA until confirmed safe
What is the main purpose of overhaul?
To make certain that no trace of fire remains that might rekindle
When should the extinguishment of concealed fire extension be performed?
During the initial fire fighting stage
What is the safety priority on any emergency response scene?
Life safety
When should EMS function as ALS nontransport units?
Always
What are engine companies ready to respond to?
All MVAs
What are engine companies capable of being assigned to, apart from their primary functions?
Technical Rescue Operations
When should the rehab function be assigned to a Lee County EMS unit?
When they are dispatched to the scene
What are the tactical priorities of engine company operations?
Life safety, extinguishment, property conservation
How many firefighters will an engine company operate with?
3 or 4
Who is responsible for ensuring tasks progress in line with overall tactics and strategy?
The company officer
What are the specific responsibilities assigned to each firefighter?
Deployment of hand lines, conducting primary or secondary searches, operating extinguishers
Who is responsible for size-up and information gathering at the scene?
The company officer
What determines apparatus positioning for the engine company?
Incident objectives, tactics, and safety
What functions are included in water supply operations for engine companies?
Hydrant hook ups, hose lays, relay pumping, FDCs, drafting, hydraulic calculations, accountability
Who assumes command and develops water supply tactics for the first due engine?
The first due engine
When are the initial and backup lines deployed by specific firefighters?
During the initial phase of the fire
When are engine companies responsible for conducting primary and/or secondary searches?
As directed by the OIC
What are the main objectives of engine company operations?
Supply water and extinguish fires
What are the other emergencies that engine companies need to be ready to respond to?
MVA’s, medical emergencies, technical rescues, and hazmat incidents
Study Notes
Engine Company Operations Standard Operating Guidelines Summary
- This SOG applies to all BSFC&RD personnel assigned to an engine company at an emergency scene or during training
- The main objective of engine company operations is to supply water and extinguish fires, with tactical priorities being life safety, extinguishment, and property conservation
- Engine companies also need to be ready to respond to other emergencies such as MVA’s, medical emergencies, technical rescues, and hazmat incidents
- Engine companies will operate with either 3 or 4 firefighters, with work assignments dictating their actions
- The company officer is responsible for ensuring tasks progress in line with overall tactics and strategy
- Specific responsibilities are assigned to each firefighter, including deployment of hand lines, conducting primary or secondary searches, and operating extinguishers
- Engine company functions include size-up, apparatus positioning, water supply, accountability, primary and secondary search, ventilation, fire extension checks, overhaul, RIT, EMS, MVAs and extrication, rehab, decon, and other assigned functions
- The company officer is responsible for size-up and information gathering, with considerations including dispatch information, weather, personal observations, pre-plans, building construction, utilities, fire and smoke conditions, and hazards
- Apparatus positioning is determined based on incident objectives, tactics, and safety, with the first due engine assuming command and developing water supply tactics
- Water supply functions include understanding hydrant hook ups and hose lays, relay pumping, FDCs, drafting, hydraulic calculations, and accountability
- The initial and backup lines are deployed by specific firefighters, with later arriving engine companies working in concert with truck companies during the overhaul phase of the fire
- Engine companies are responsible for conducting primary and/or secondary searches as directed by the OIC, and working in concert with truck companies during the overhaul phase of the fire
Test your knowledge of engine company operations with this summary of Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG). Covering tasks, responsibilities, and tactical priorities, this quiz will help you understand the essential functions and duties of engine company personnel at emergency scenes and during training.
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