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What is the purpose of the standard operating guideline?
What is the purpose of the standard operating guideline?
Who does the standard operating guideline apply to?
Who does the standard operating guideline apply to?
What is the responsibility of each driver when the apparatus is moving?
What is the responsibility of each driver when the apparatus is moving?
What should be done when responding to an emergency in terms of warning devices?
What should be done when responding to an emergency in terms of warning devices?
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What action should be taken when responding at night?
What action should be taken when responding at night?
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When is driving into oncoming lanes considered?
When is driving into oncoming lanes considered?
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What should be considered when approaching large, heavily blocked intersections?
What should be considered when approaching large, heavily blocked intersections?
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What should units do when responding to emergency incidents?
What should units do when responding to emergency incidents?
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What is the responsibility of all personnel in terms of readiness?
What is the responsibility of all personnel in terms of readiness?
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What is the appropriate action for personnel when incidents are dispatched?
What is the appropriate action for personnel when incidents are dispatched?
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What is the recommended approach for driving into oncoming lanes?
What is the recommended approach for driving into oncoming lanes?
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What is the responsibility of units responding to emergency incidents?
What is the responsibility of units responding to emergency incidents?
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What are the types of responses that may be initiated by page from the Communication Center?
What are the types of responses that may be initiated by page from the Communication Center?
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Under what circumstances may Company Officers self-assign to an incident?
Under what circumstances may Company Officers self-assign to an incident?
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What is required for vehicles used for Code 3 response?
What is required for vehicles used for Code 3 response?
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When are non-emergency responses used?
When are non-emergency responses used?
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What is not authorized for non-emergency responses?
What is not authorized for non-emergency responses?
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What may responding personnel do based on local knowledge?
What may responding personnel do based on local knowledge?
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What is the response requirement for medical incidents?
What is the response requirement for medical incidents?
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What should personnel do if they happen upon an unrelated incident while responding to another?
What should personnel do if they happen upon an unrelated incident while responding to another?
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What should Fire Rescue personnel do if they remain on the scene of a new incident?
What should Fire Rescue personnel do if they remain on the scene of a new incident?
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Under what circumstances may Chief Officers respond to selected incidents?
Under what circumstances may Chief Officers respond to selected incidents?
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What do different types of structure fires require in terms of response codes?
What do different types of structure fires require in terms of response codes?
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What do various call types have in terms of response codes?
What do various call types have in terms of response codes?
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What is the appropriate response for medical incidents?
What is the appropriate response for medical incidents?
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When may Chief Officers respond to selected incidents?
When may Chief Officers respond to selected incidents?
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What is the requirement for vehicles used for Code 3 response?
What is the requirement for vehicles used for Code 3 response?
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What should personnel do if they happen upon an unrelated incident while responding to another?
What should personnel do if they happen upon an unrelated incident while responding to another?
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What are non-emergency responses used for?
What are non-emergency responses used for?
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What is the responsibility of Fire Rescue personnel remaining on the scene of a new incident?
What is the responsibility of Fire Rescue personnel remaining on the scene of a new incident?
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Under what circumstances may Company Officers self-assign to an incident?
Under what circumstances may Company Officers self-assign to an incident?
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What are the types of responses that may be initiated by page from the Communication Center?
What are the types of responses that may be initiated by page from the Communication Center?
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What is the requirement for audible warning devices during non-emergency responses?
What is the requirement for audible warning devices during non-emergency responses?
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What is the response requirement for small LP leaks without fire?
What is the response requirement for small LP leaks without fire?
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What may responding personnel do based on local knowledge?
What may responding personnel do based on local knowledge?
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What should units do when responding to emergency incidents in terms of driving rules?
What should units do when responding to emergency incidents in terms of driving rules?
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What is the recommended action for Fire Rescue personnel when they remain on the scene of a new incident?
What is the recommended action for Fire Rescue personnel when they remain on the scene of a new incident?
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Under what circumstances may Chief Officers respond to selected incidents?
Under what circumstances may Chief Officers respond to selected incidents?
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What is the response requirement for medical incidents?
What is the response requirement for medical incidents?
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What should be considered when approaching large, heavily blocked intersections?
What should be considered when approaching large, heavily blocked intersections?
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What is the responsibility of each driver when the apparatus is moving?
What is the responsibility of each driver when the apparatus is moving?
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What is not authorized for non-emergency responses?
What is not authorized for non-emergency responses?
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What do different types of structure fires require in terms of response codes?
What do different types of structure fires require in terms of response codes?
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What should units do when responding to emergency incidents?
What should units do when responding to emergency incidents?
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What may responding personnel do based on local knowledge?
What may responding personnel do based on local knowledge?
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What is the purpose of the standard operating guideline?
What is the purpose of the standard operating guideline?
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What is the responsibility of all personnel in terms of readiness?
What is the responsibility of all personnel in terms of readiness?
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What should Fire Rescue personnel do if they happen upon an unrelated incident while responding to another?
What should Fire Rescue personnel do if they happen upon an unrelated incident while responding to another?
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Study Notes
Emergency and Non-Emergency Response Procedures
- Emergency responses are initiated by page from the Communication Center and may involve Code 3, Code 1, or Staging responses.
- Company Officers may self-assign to an incident with communication to the Communication Center and permission from the Incident Commander or highest ranking Officer.
- Chief Officers may respond to selected incidents within their response area.
- Vehicles used for Code 3 response must have appropriate emergency lighting, equipment, and markings.
- Non-emergency responses are used when there is no immediate threat to life or property and involve Public Assists and non-emergency incidents.
- Visual and audible warning devices are not authorized for non-emergency responses, and all driving rules must be obeyed.
- Designated response codes are based on the type of incident, and responding personnel may upgrade or downgrade their responses based on local knowledge.
- Medical incidents require a Code 3 response, with second due units slowing to Code 1 as soon as possible.
- Different types of structure fires require different response codes and subsequent actions for responding units.
- Various call types have specific response codes, ranging from Code 1 for Public Assists to Code 3 for incidents like small LP leaks without fire.
- If personnel happen upon an unrelated incident while responding to another, they should perform a 360-degree size up, contact the Communication Center, and make a decision to proceed or remain on the scene based on the Company Officer's discretion.
- Any Fire Rescue personnel remaining on the scene of a new incident should secure the scene and provide appropriate aid until additional resources arrive.
Emergency and Non-Emergency Response Procedures
- Emergency responses are initiated by page from the Communication Center and may involve Code 3, Code 1, or Staging responses.
- Company Officers may self-assign to an incident with communication to the Communication Center and permission from the Incident Commander or highest ranking Officer.
- Chief Officers may respond to selected incidents within their response area.
- Vehicles used for Code 3 response must have appropriate emergency lighting, equipment, and markings.
- Non-emergency responses are used when there is no immediate threat to life or property and involve Public Assists and non-emergency incidents.
- Visual and audible warning devices are not authorized for non-emergency responses, and all driving rules must be obeyed.
- Designated response codes are based on the type of incident, and responding personnel may upgrade or downgrade their responses based on local knowledge.
- Medical incidents require a Code 3 response, with second due units slowing to Code 1 as soon as possible.
- Different types of structure fires require different response codes and subsequent actions for responding units.
- Various call types have specific response codes, ranging from Code 1 for Public Assists to Code 3 for incidents like small LP leaks without fire.
- If personnel happen upon an unrelated incident while responding to another, they should perform a 360-degree size up, contact the Communication Center, and make a decision to proceed or remain on the scene based on the Company Officer's discretion.
- Any Fire Rescue personnel remaining on the scene of a new incident should secure the scene and provide appropriate aid until additional resources arrive.
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Test your knowledge of emergency and non-emergency response procedures with this quiz. Learn about different response codes, vehicle requirements, and the actions required for various types of incidents. From Code 3 responses to non-emergency public assists, this quiz covers essential protocols for fire rescue personnel.