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In the Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District Standard Operating Guidelines, what is the purpose of the guideline?
In the Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District Standard Operating Guidelines, what is the purpose of the guideline?
- To specify the types of fire emergencies engine companies respond to
- To provide a framework for safe, efficient, and effective engine company emergency scene operations (correct)
- To define the roles of different personnel within the fire department
- To outline the hierarchy of the fire department
What is the Glossary abbreviation for 'Incident Commander' in the guidelines?
What is the Glossary abbreviation for 'Incident Commander' in the guidelines?
- OIC
- IC (correct)
- DC
- BC
According to the guidelines, what should crews understand about engine and truck company functions?
According to the guidelines, what should crews understand about engine and truck company functions?
- Crews should only focus on their specific function and not overlap with other company functions
- Engine and truck company functions are completely interchangeable
- Truck company functions are more critical than engine company functions
- Even though engine and truck company functions differ, crews must remain versatile and be ready and willing to overlap functions (correct)
What does FDC stand for in the glossary of the guidelines?
What does FDC stand for in the glossary of the guidelines?
What is the primary function of master stream appliances?
What is the primary function of master stream appliances?
When should the interior crew conduct a secondary search?
When should the interior crew conduct a secondary search?
What is the main objective of property conservation?
What is the main objective of property conservation?
Who typically assigns the (I)RIT?
Who typically assigns the (I)RIT?
When should overhaul be completed?
When should overhaul be completed?
What is the main purpose of overhaul?
What is the main purpose of overhaul?
When should the extinguishment of concealed fire extension be performed?
When should the extinguishment of concealed fire extension be performed?
What is the safety priority on any emergency response scene?
What is the safety priority on any emergency response scene?
When should EMS function as ALS nontransport units?
When should EMS function as ALS nontransport units?
What are engine companies ready to respond to?
What are engine companies ready to respond to?
What are engine companies capable of being assigned to, apart from their primary functions?
What are engine companies capable of being assigned to, apart from their primary functions?
When should the rehab function be assigned to a Lee County EMS unit?
When should the rehab function be assigned to a Lee County EMS unit?
What are the tactical priorities of engine company operations?
What are the tactical priorities of engine company operations?
How many firefighters will an engine company operate with?
How many firefighters will an engine company operate with?
Who is responsible for ensuring tasks progress in line with overall tactics and strategy?
Who is responsible for ensuring tasks progress in line with overall tactics and strategy?
What are the specific responsibilities assigned to each firefighter?
What are the specific responsibilities assigned to each firefighter?
Who is responsible for size-up and information gathering at the scene?
Who is responsible for size-up and information gathering at the scene?
What determines apparatus positioning for the engine company?
What determines apparatus positioning for the engine company?
What functions are included in water supply operations for engine companies?
What functions are included in water supply operations for engine companies?
Who assumes command and develops water supply tactics for the first due engine?
Who assumes command and develops water supply tactics for the first due engine?
When are the initial and backup lines deployed by specific firefighters?
When are the initial and backup lines deployed by specific firefighters?
When are engine companies responsible for conducting primary and/or secondary searches?
When are engine companies responsible for conducting primary and/or secondary searches?
What are the main objectives of engine company operations?
What are the main objectives of engine company operations?
What are the other emergencies that engine companies need to be ready to respond to?
What are the other emergencies that engine companies need to be ready to respond to?
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
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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.
