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What is the purpose of SOP 1?
What is the purpose of SOP 1?
- To assign tactical radio channels
- To dispatch fire engines and ladders
- To increase the number of dispatched companies
- To describe procedures to stabilize and mitigate structure fires (correct)
What does SOP 2 prescribe specific procedures for?
What does SOP 2 prescribe specific procedures for?
- Buildings with Water-Based Fire Protection Systems (correct)
- Vehicle fires
- Wildfires
- Fires in open areas
How many engines and ladders are dispatched when there is a belief of a fire in a structure?
How many engines and ladders are dispatched when there is a belief of a fire in a structure?
- Two engines, three ladders
- One engine, one ladder
- Three engines, two ladders (correct)
- Four engines, one ladder
Who is dispatched as the Safety Officer upon confirmation of a fire in a structure?
Who is dispatched as the Safety Officer upon confirmation of a fire in a structure?
When there is a conflict between SOP 1 and SOP 2 or SOP 4, which provisions prevail?
When there is a conflict between SOP 1 and SOP 2 or SOP 4, which provisions prevail?
In cases where the FDC has cause to believe there is a fire in a structure, how many ladders are dispatched?
In cases where the FDC has cause to believe there is a fire in a structure, how many ladders are dispatched?
What is the role of AC-1 upon confirmation of a fire in a structure?
What is the role of AC-1 upon confirmation of a fire in a structure?
When there is a conflict between SOP 1 and SOP 2 or SOP 4, which provisions prevail?
When there is a conflict between SOP 1 and SOP 2 or SOP 4, which provisions prevail?
Who has the authority to increase the number of dispatched companies in case of a fire?
Who has the authority to increase the number of dispatched companies in case of a fire?
What does SOP 1 describe the procedures for?
What does SOP 1 describe the procedures for?