Engine Company Operations

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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?

OIC

IC (correct)

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?

Fire Department Connection Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of master stream appliances?

To maximize the available water supply Signup and view all the answers

When should the interior crew conduct a secondary search?

After the initial knock down of the fire is complete Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of property conservation?

To minimize the effects of smoke and water damage Signup and view all the answers

Who typically assigns the (I)RIT?

IC/OPS Signup and view all the answers

When should overhaul be completed?

In full PPE including SCBA until confirmed safe Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of overhaul?

To make certain that no trace of fire remains that might rekindle Signup and view all the answers

When should the extinguishment of concealed fire extension be performed?

During the initial fire fighting stage Signup and view all the answers

What is the safety priority on any emergency response scene?

Life safety Signup and view all the answers

When should EMS function as ALS nontransport units?

Always Signup and view all the answers

What are engine companies ready to respond to?

All MVAs Signup and view all the answers

What are engine companies capable of being assigned to, apart from their primary functions?

Technical Rescue Operations Signup and view all the answers

When should the rehab function be assigned to a Lee County EMS unit?

When they are dispatched to the scene Signup and view all the answers

What are the tactical priorities of engine company operations?

Life safety, extinguishment, property conservation Signup and view all the answers

How many firefighters will an engine company operate with?

3 or 4 Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring tasks progress in line with overall tactics and strategy?

The company officer Signup and view all the answers

What are the specific responsibilities assigned to each firefighter?

Deployment of hand lines, conducting primary or secondary searches, operating extinguishers Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for size-up and information gathering at the scene?

The company officer Signup and view all the answers

What determines apparatus positioning for the engine company?

Incident objectives, tactics, and safety Signup and view all the answers

What functions are included in water supply operations for engine companies?

Hydrant hook ups, hose lays, relay pumping, FDCs, drafting, hydraulic calculations, accountability Signup and view all the answers

Who assumes command and develops water supply tactics for the first due engine?

The first due engine Signup and view all the answers

When are the initial and backup lines deployed by specific firefighters?

During the initial phase of the fire Signup and view all the answers

When are engine companies responsible for conducting primary and/or secondary searches?

As directed by the OIC Signup and view all the answers

What are the main objectives of engine company operations?

Supply water and extinguish fires Signup and view all the answers

What are the other emergencies that engine companies need to be ready to respond to?

MVA’s, medical emergencies, technical rescues, and hazmat incidents Signup and view all the answers

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.