Engine Ops | Experience 2
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What is the main issue with accessibility to the large recycling facility?

  • The facility is surrounded by multiple other buildings
  • The facility is situated in a remote location
  • There is limited access for fire apparatus due to the location (correct)
  • The facility is located in a high-traffic area

    • What is the immediate action taken by the ladder crew after controlling the fire?

  • They conduct a secondary search (correct)
  • They head straight to the pump operator
  • They check for extension
  • They ask the second due engine officer to mop up hot spots

    • Who apologizes and is clearly rattled in the text?

  • The officer of the engine (correct)
  • The ladder crew
  • The second due engine officer
  • The pump operator

    • What did one of the medics on scene do when one of the firefighters made a mistake?

    <p>Came over and offered assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where were the firefighters sitting around when a report of a fire was dispatched?

    <p>At Station 8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of materials were processed at the large recycling facility mentioned in the text?

    <p>Class A materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the crews to struggle in containing the incident?

    <p>Difficulty in locating an appropriate hydrant for water supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prevented the initial attack crews from supplying both their deck gun and the ladder master stream?

    <p>Insufficient pressure in the water supply lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of Battalion 4 when he arrived on scene?

    <p>To direct crews to shut down certain master streams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Engine 8 decide to do when struggling to locate an appropriate hydrant on a separate main?

    <p>Park directly on the same hydrant as the initial supply line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of Engine 8 parking directly on the hydrant?

    <p>The engine got stuck on the hydrant and couldn't leave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What lesson did the crew learn about reverse laying during this incident?

    <p>Reverse laying helped with scene congestion and organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Battalion 4 instruct Engine 8 to find a hydrant on a separate water main?

    <p>To ensure a continuous and adequate water supply for firefighting operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was significant about Engine 8's ability to supply both the ladder master stream and the initial supply engine with deck gun operation?

    <p>It showcased Engine 8's ability to maximize water supply by parking directly on the hydrant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the given text, which crew member was an apprentice firefighter only out of the academy five months?

    <p>Capt. Ian Garriott</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the incident, who instructed the pump operator to maintain a high pressure of around 200 PSI?

    <p>Capt. Ian Garriott</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Engine 8 realize when attempting to switch out on the hydrant with relief?

    <p>The hydrant had broken, causing Engine 8 to become stuck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of Lt. Steve Treinish in the given text?

    <p>Driver of Ladder 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Engine 8 consider this incident a great learning experience for their crew?

    <p>It provided lessons that will stick with them for the rest of their careers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Battalion 4 have to do during this incident due to the no win situation faced by crews?

    <p>He had to direct crews to shut down certain master streams selectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first to arrive at the dispatched address mentioned in the text?

    <p>Battalion 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What decision was made due to multiple on scene factors according to the given text?

    <p>To initiate a primary search without an attack line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was waiting at the officer's door on arrival and informed about the confirmed elderly occupant still inside?

    <p>Chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who quickly forced the door and gained access during the incident mentioned in the text?

    <p>Back seat firefighter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Capt. Ian Garriott play during the incident?

    <p>Instructed to maintain pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did the driver of Engine 14 take to ensure the safety of his crew during the incident?

    <p>Took action to ensure safety of his crew</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was trusted to operate Engine 20 due to a lot of training and confidence in his ability?

    <p>Driver/pump operator of Engine 20</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Engine 20 doing for well over two hours during the incident?

    <p>Supplying water at high pressure for over two hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was reported when Battalion 4 arrived at the dispatched address?

    <p>Smoke and fire showing from a residential structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main challenge faced by Engine 14 as they approached the fire building?

    <p>They were blocked by a fallen, live power line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the driver of Engine 2 do to allow the ladder to get to the front of the building?

    <p>Pulled over to the left at an intersection and let the ladder by</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was emphasized as a key lesson for a good driver responding to an emergency?

    <p>To balance their job without interfering with others trying to do their job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the crew expect while discussing on the ladder while responding to the fire?

    <p>A fully involved 2.5 story house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the driver of Engine 2 aware of during the response to the fire building?

    <p>The need for water supply for the ladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Engine 14 likely to approach from, according to the discussion while responding?

    <p>The south</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the crew anticipate in terms of the fire building's surroundings?

    <p>Exposures on each side in jeopardy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key takeaway regarding knowing the capabilities of the truck you are on?

    <p>Thinking ahead and being ready to change the game plan if required</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial factor for a driver responding to emergencies?

    <p>Balancing their job without disrupting others' tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

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