Firefighter Captain's Duties and Responsibilities
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What is considered one of the most critical actions taken on the fire ground?

  • Positioning apparatus with consideration of additional arriving companies
  • Assessing the scene and gathering additional information (correct)
  • Initiating standpipe connection and assisting attack crew
  • Maintaining control of the elevator on Fireman Service

Which role involves positioning apparatus with consideration of additional arriving companies?

  • Rescue Firefighter (B)
  • Rescue Lieutenant
  • Captain
  • Driver Engineer (correct)

What action should the Rescue Lieutenant and 2 Firefighters take once confirmed by the Captain?

  • Assist with the stretch of the initial attack line to point of entry
  • Assist with forcible entry and back-up nozzle person as needed
  • Maintain control of the elevator on Fireman Service
  • Initiate standpipe connection and assist attack crew as needed (correct)

What should the Captain do once all considerations have been addressed?

<p>Vent the fire room (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as having the greatest impact upon the outcome of a fire?

<p>Water application to the fire in the correct location during initial fire ground operations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the Driver Engineer consider when positioning the apparatus?

<p>Not blocking FDC for third arriving engine and leaving room for aerial apparatus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Rescue Firefighter (B) according to the text?

<p>Maintain control of the elevator on Fireman Service (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as having a coordinated effort by members of the attack group?

<p>Assisting with the stretch of the initial attack line to point of entry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done upon reaching the floor below the fire according to the text?

<p>Initiate standpipe connection; assist attack crew as needed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action is considered expeditious application of correct fire flow in the proper form?

<p>Water application to the fire in correct location during initial fire ground operations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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