SOG 400-01 Residential Fires

Study Notes

First Arriving Unit Considerations

When requesting additional units, the first arriving unit should consider the situation's complexity, available resources, and potential escalation.

Requesting Additional Units

The first arriving unit can request additional units when the situation demands more resources, exceeds their capabilities, or requires specialized equipment.

Primary Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the first arriving unit is to initiate incident command, assess the situation, and implement an initial plan of action.

Company Officer's Responsibility

When the Aerial is the first arriving apparatus to a fire, the Company Officer is responsible for conducting an initial size-up, assessing the situation, and implementing an initial plan of action.

Engine Assignments

When Rescue is the tactical priority, the primary assignment for the first arriving Engine is to provide support for rescue operations.
When Fire Attack is the tactical priority, the primary assignment for the first arriving Engine is to initiate fire suppression operations.

Rescue Assignment

One of the additional support functions the first arriving Rescue assignment should perform is to provide medical support and patient care.

Assigning the First Arriving Rescue Unit

The primary consideration for assigning the first arriving Rescue unit is to prioritize the rescue of trapped or injured persons.

Second Arriving Chief Officer

The Second Arriving Chief Officer may be assigned as the Incident Commander or Operations Section Chief.
They could serve in a capacity such as assuming command, relieving the initial Incident Commander, or providing strategic guidance.
A potential role for the Second Arriving Chief Officer is to oversee the development of the incident action plan and allocate resources accordingly.

Description

Test your knowledge of the factors that may prompt the first arriving unit to request additional units in a fire emergency. This quiz covers visible or reported conditions, knowledge of the structure, water supply, and other unusual circumstances.