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In cases where the FDC has cause to believe there is a fire in a structure, how many engines should they dispatch?
In cases where the FDC has cause to believe there is a fire in a structure, how many engines should they dispatch?
What should the FDC dispatch as the Safety Officer upon confirmation of a fire in a structure?
What should the FDC dispatch as the Safety Officer upon confirmation of a fire in a structure?
How many companies dispatched may be increased by the FDC or responding chief officer at any time?
How many companies dispatched may be increased by the FDC or responding chief officer at any time?
What shall the FDC assign and announce in relation to the first arriving chief officer?
What shall the FDC assign and announce in relation to the first arriving chief officer?
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What is the primary priority during incident operations?
What is the primary priority during incident operations?
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Who is dispatched as the Safety Officer to all structure fires if AC-1 is unavailable?
Who is dispatched as the Safety Officer to all structure fires if AC-1 is unavailable?
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What is the minimum number of members required to operate inside the hazardous area at structure fires?
What is the minimum number of members required to operate inside the hazardous area at structure fires?
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When are defensive operations required at a working structural fire?
When are defensive operations required at a working structural fire?
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What is the role of the Safety Officer at structure fires?
What is the role of the Safety Officer at structure fires?
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What must be reported to the Incident Commander by the Safety Officer?
What must be reported to the Incident Commander by the Safety Officer?
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What is the purpose of offensive, transitional, and defensive modes in incident management?
What is the purpose of offensive, transitional, and defensive modes in incident management?
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What is the required minimum number of members to remain outside the hazardous area during the initial stages of an incident at a working structural fire?
What is the required minimum number of members to remain outside the hazardous area during the initial stages of an incident at a working structural fire?
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What must all members entering the hazard zone at structure fires wear?
What must all members entering the hazard zone at structure fires wear?
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What does the size up report, given by the incident commander, describe?
What does the size up report, given by the incident commander, describe?
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What limits significant risks to situations where there is potential to save lives?
What limits significant risks to situations where there is potential to save lives?
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When must members operating inside the hazardous area at structure fires operate in teams?
When must members operating inside the hazardous area at structure fires operate in teams?
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What is the designated position on a Rescue Squad Company?
What is the designated position on a Rescue Squad Company?
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When is the deployment of positive pressure fans authorized?
When is the deployment of positive pressure fans authorized?
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What is the principal role of ladder companies at a structural fire incident?
What is the principal role of ladder companies at a structural fire incident?
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What is the recommended position for the first arriving ladder company?
What is the recommended position for the first arriving ladder company?
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What is the role of the second arriving engine's Pump Operator during the incident?
What is the role of the second arriving engine's Pump Operator during the incident?
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When may the third arriving engine company deploy a third hose line?
When may the third arriving engine company deploy a third hose line?
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What is the primary responsibility of the third arriving engine company?
What is the primary responsibility of the third arriving engine company?
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What is the recommended position for the second arriving ladder company?
What is the recommended position for the second arriving ladder company?
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When are rescue squad companies frequently assigned tasks associated with ladder company operations?
When are rescue squad companies frequently assigned tasks associated with ladder company operations?
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When may the pump operator of the third arriving engine deploy with their company?
When may the pump operator of the third arriving engine deploy with their company?
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When are positive pressure fans authorized to be deployed?
When are positive pressure fans authorized to be deployed?
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What is the principal role of ladder companies at a structural fire incident?
What is the principal role of ladder companies at a structural fire incident?
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What is the first action the Incident Commander should take upon arriving at the scene?
What is the first action the Incident Commander should take upon arriving at the scene?
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When should positive pressure fans be deployed at a fire incident?
When should positive pressure fans be deployed at a fire incident?
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What is the primary responsibility of the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)?
What is the primary responsibility of the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)?
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What should be conducted after the fire is declared under control to evaluate integrity and reduce hazards?
What should be conducted after the fire is declared under control to evaluate integrity and reduce hazards?
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What is the principal responsibility of engine companies at a fire incident?
What is the principal responsibility of engine companies at a fire incident?
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What specific tasks are assigned to the first and second arriving engine companies?
What specific tasks are assigned to the first and second arriving engine companies?
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When should traffic and crowd control, fire ground perimeter, and additional resources be requested?
When should traffic and crowd control, fire ground perimeter, and additional resources be requested?
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What should be established as necessary for the members during incident operations?
What should be established as necessary for the members during incident operations?
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When should the operational mode and Incident Action Plan be monitored and amended if necessary?
When should the operational mode and Incident Action Plan be monitored and amended if necessary?
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What should be designated to ensure safety and accountability during incident operations?
What should be designated to ensure safety and accountability during incident operations?
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When should a 360-degree size-up of the structure be conducted?
When should a 360-degree size-up of the structure be conducted?
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What should be incorporated into the Incident Action Plan (IAP)?
What should be incorporated into the Incident Action Plan (IAP)?
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What should be conducted before committing to an operational mode?
What should be conducted before committing to an operational mode?
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When should positive pressure fans be deployed?
When should positive pressure fans be deployed?
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What should be incorporated into the Incident Action Plan (IAP)?
What should be incorporated into the Incident Action Plan (IAP)?
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What should be established as necessary for members?
What should be established as necessary for members?
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When should a pre-overhaul assessment of the structure be conducted?
When should a pre-overhaul assessment of the structure be conducted?
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What are the principal responsibilities of engine companies?
What are the principal responsibilities of engine companies?
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What should the Incident Commander do upon arrival at the scene?
What should the Incident Commander do upon arrival at the scene?
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What should be designated to oversee the well-being of members?
What should be designated to oversee the well-being of members?
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When should additional resources be requested?
When should additional resources be requested?
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What should be continually monitored and amended if necessary?
What should be continually monitored and amended if necessary?
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What should be conducted to evaluate the cause and origin of the fire?
What should be conducted to evaluate the cause and origin of the fire?
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What should the first and second arriving engine companies do?
What should the first and second arriving engine companies do?
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Study Notes
Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures
- Incident Commander should survey the scene, establish a command post, and apply incident priorities and risk management principles.
- A 360-degree size-up of the structure should be conducted before committing to an operational mode.
- An Incident Action Plan (IAP) should be established, incorporating priorities and risk management, designating specific tasks to companies.
- Truss roofs and lightweight construction present enhanced risks, and positive pressure fans should not be deployed before the fire is declared under control.
- An Accountability Officer should be designated, and a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) should be established.
- Traffic and crowd control, fire ground perimeter, and additional resources should be requested as needed.
- The operational mode and Incident Action Plan should be continually monitored and amended if necessary.
- Rehabilitation for members should be established as necessary.
- After the fire is declared under control, a pre-overhaul assessment of the structure should be conducted to evaluate integrity and reduce hazards.
- The cause and origin of the fire should be investigated, and critical benchmarks should be announced via radio upon completion of tactical objectives.
- Engine companies are principal for fire extinguishment, with designated positions and specific operational procedures.
- First and second arriving engine companies have specific tasks including positioning apparatus, reporting to the Incident Commander, establishing water supply, and deploying hose lines.
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Test your knowledge of fire department standard operating procedures with this quiz. Learn about incident priorities, risk management, operational modes, accountability, and specific tasks for engine companies.
