14 Questions
What is dispatched for a Second Alarm?
Two (2) Pumpers and One (1) Aerial
When is the Platoon Chief dispatched for a Second Alarm?
Only if not already on scene
How many emergency vehicles make up a Second Alarm?
Up to 14
What is dispatched for a Third Alarm?
Three (3) Pumpers and One (1) Aerial
Who is notified for a Third Alarm?
All of the above
How many emergency vehicles make up a Third Alarm?
Up to 18
What is dispatched for a Fourth Alarm?
Three (3) Pumpers and One (1) Aerial
Who is notified for a Fourth Alarm?
Both A and B
Who is involved in the response to an emergency, in addition to the Division Chief Mechanical, Fleet Services?
Deputy Chief Community Risk Reduction
What is the maximum number of emergency vehicles that can be deployed at a Fifth Alarm?
28
What is upgraded when a RIT Team is deployed at an emergency scene?
Alarm level
Who can request the deployment of additional Rapid Intervention Teams (RITs) at an emergency scene?
Incident Commander
What is dispatched in addition to the resources at a Fourth Alarm when a Fifth Alarm is declared?
One (1) Aerial and Two (2) Squads
What is the minimum number of emergency vehicles that can be deployed at a Sixth Alarm?
29
Study Notes
Alarm Levels and Resources
Second Alarm
- Two (2) Pumpers, One (1) Aerial, One (1) Squad, One (1) RIT, One (1) District Chief, One (1) Platoon Chief, One (1) Command Vehicle, and One (1) Hazardous Materials Unit are dispatched.
- Platoon Chiefs not dispatched are notified.
Second Alarm Resources
- Up to 10 emergency vehicles consisting of Pumpers, Aerials, Rescues, and Squads.
- Up to a maximum of 14 emergency vehicles.
Third Alarm
- In addition to Second Alarm resources, Three (3) Pumpers, One (1) Aerial, One (1) District Chief, One (1) Incident Command Vehicle, One (1) Tower, One (1) Tower Support Pumper, One (1) Rehab Vehicle, One (1) High Volume Pumper, One (1) Super Tower, and One (1) Tower1 Support unit are dispatched.
- Division Commander, Senior Officer, Incident Commander, Hydro, Enbridge Gas, Health and Safety, On-Call Mechanic, Division Chief, Quality Assurance, Legal, and Engineering are notified.
- Canteen vehicle is included.
Third Alarm Resources
- Up to 15 emergency vehicles consisting of Pumpers, Aerials, Rescues, and Squads.
- Up to a maximum of 18 emergency vehicles.
Fourth Alarm
- In addition to Third Alarm resources, Three (3) Pumpers, One (1) Aerial, One (1) District Chief, One (1) Air Light, and One (1) Platoon Chief to TFS Communications Centre are dispatched.
- Fire Chief, Chief Medical Officer, Hydro Grid Supervisor, Deputy Chief Community Risk Reduction, and Public Information Officer are notified.
- Division Chief Mechanical, Fleet Services (if on-call mechanic deployed) is notified.
Fourth Alarm Resources
- Up to 19 emergency vehicles consisting of Pumpers, Aerials, Rescues, and Squads.
- Up to a maximum of 22 emergency vehicles.
Fifth Alarm
- In addition to Fourth Alarm resources, Three (3) Pumpers, One (1) Aerial, and Two (2) Squads are dispatched.
- One (1) District Chief is included.
Fifth Alarm Resources
- Up to 23 emergency vehicles consisting of Pumpers, Aerials, Rescues, and Squads.
- Up to a maximum of 28 emergency vehicles.
Sixth Alarm
- In addition to Fifth Alarm resources, Three (3) Pumpers, One (1) Aerial, and One (1) District Chief are dispatched.
Sixth Alarm Resources
- Up to 29 emergency vehicles consisting of Pumpers, Aerials, Rescues, and Squads.
- Up to a maximum of 32 emergency vehicles.
RIT Teams
- If a RIT Team is deployed at an emergency scene, an additional RIT Rescue is dispatched, and the alarm level is upgraded.
- The Incident Commander can request as many Rapid Intervention Teams (RITs) as deemed necessary.
This quiz covers the guidelines for a second alarm response in a fire department, including the resources to be dispatched and notified.
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