20 Questions
Which method can the 1st Due Engine Company use to secure a water source?
All of the above
Who is responsible for selecting the appropriate size attack line for the fire condition?
The Officer
What is the position of the Pumper Engineer on the fire ground?
At or near the pump panel
What is the position of the 3rd Firefighter on the fire ground?
At the hydrant until the supply line is charged
According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures, who is responsible for directing responding engine companies and monitoring the operations of water supply, attack, and overhaul?
Battalion Chief
What is the purpose of the Bridgeport Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures #508?
To provide guidance to engine company personnel during structural firefighting operations in commercial structures.
According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures, what is a commercial structure?
A building approved and designed for retail or wholesale trade, hotel restaurant, offices, clinics, warehouses, light manufacturing, and other such uses but not residential purposes.
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the 1st Due Engine Company (no ladder in house) upon arrival at the structure with "nothing showing"?
They shall proceed to A side of the structure, give a first report and announce that they do not have a hydrant
According to the text, are any forms required for this operation?
No
Which firefighter is responsible for gathering the hydrant tools necessary for hooking the supply line to the hydrant and opening the hydrant?
Hydrant Firefighter
What is the position of the Pumper Engineer on the fire ground?
At or near the pump panel
According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures, what is the position of the 4th Firefighter on the fire ground?
Nozzle
Which firefighter is responsible for flushing the hydrant before hooking up the supply line?
Hydrant
What is the responsibility of the 2nd Due Engine in a defensive operation?
Lay a supply line and pump an aerial master stream
What is the responsibility of the 3rd Firefighter on the fire ground?
Hydrant
According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures, what is the responsibility of the Company Officer upon arrival at a commercial structure with smoke or fire showing?
To secure a water source and communicate with the assigned ladder companies
Who is responsible for directing responding engine companies and monitoring the operations of water supply, attack, and overhaul according to the Bridgeport Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures?
Battalion Chief
What is the purpose of the Bridgeport Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures #508?
To provide guidance to engine company personnel during structural firefighting operations in commercial structures
According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures, what is the responsibility of the 1st Due Engine Company upon arrival at the structure with 'nothing showing'?
The 1st Due Engine Company shall proceed to the A side of the structure and give a first report.
According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures, what is the responsibility of the 3rd Due Engine Company upon receiving an order to lay in supply line?
Secure a 3rd water source and radio the incident commander for directions
Study Notes
Water Source and Hydrant Operations
- The 1st Due Engine Company can secure a water source by hooking up to a hydrant.
- The 3rd Firefighter is responsible for gathering hydrant tools and opening the hydrant.
- The 3rd Firefighter is also responsible for flushing the hydrant before hooking up the supply line.
Attack Line Selection
- The Company Officer is responsible for selecting the appropriate size attack line for the fire condition.
Fire Ground Positions
- The Pumper Engineer is positioned at the pump operator's position on the fire ground.
- The 3rd Firefighter is positioned at the hydrant for water supply operations.
- The 4th Firefighter is positioned at the attack line for fire attack operations.
Engine Company Responsibilities
- Upon arrival at a structure with "nothing showing", the 1st Due Engine Company is responsible for conducting a 360-degree walkaround and reporting conditions to the Company Officer.
- The 2nd Due Engine is responsible for defensive operations in a commercial structure fire.
- Upon receiving an order to lay in a supply line, the 3rd Due Engine Company is responsible for establishing a water supply.
Company Officer Responsibilities
- The Company Officer is responsible for directing responding engine companies and monitoring the operations of water supply, attack, and overhaul.
Bridgeport Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures
- The purpose of SOP #508 is to establish procedures for water supply operations at commercial structure fires.
- According to SOP #508, a commercial structure is a building or facility used for business or commercial purposes.
- The Company Officer is responsible for directing responding engine companies and monitoring the operations of water supply, attack, and overhaul according to SOP #508.
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