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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Driver of Ladder 2 (C)</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 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Battalion 4 (D)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Instructed to maintain pressure (B)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The south (C)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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