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Firefighting Engine Company Operations
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Firefighting Engine Company Operations

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What is one primary responsibility of engine companies during initial fire suppression operations?

  • Only focus on exposures
  • Locate, confine, and extinguish the fire (correct)
  • Establish a salvage operation immediately
  • Perform vertical ventilation before extinguishing the fire
  • How many firefighters must be on a RIT team as per standard guidelines?

  • At least 2 firefighters
  • At least 4 firefighters (correct)
  • At least 6 firefighters
  • At least 3 firefighters
  • Which of the following is NOT a tactic utilized by ladder companies?

  • Forcible entry techniques
  • Water supply management (correct)
  • Vertical ventilation
  • Search and rescue operations
  • What is meant by 'salvage' in the context of fire operations?

    <p>The saving of property and reduction of damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which situation would the Standby Team play a role?

    <p>When establishing a RIT team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is typically used for ventilation in fire operations?

    <p>Vertical, horizontal outside vent, and mechanical/hydraulic ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Engine Company Operations

    • Primary goals include locating, confining, and extinguishing the fire effectively.
    • Conduct a rapid primary search of the fire room to identify potential victims and dangers.
    • Establish water supply and communicate it via radio.
    • Manage exposures to prevent fire spread to adjacent areas.
    • Implement Two-Out protocol, ensuring two firefighters remain outside for safety, communicated through radio.
    • Deploy Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) for firefighter rescue, also benchmarked on the radio.

    Ladder Company Tactical Objectives

    • Focus on Search & Rescue strategies, often through primary searches and Vent-Enter-Isolate-Search (VEIS) techniques.
    • Ventilation strategies essential for smoke clearance, employing vertical, horizontal, and mechanical/hydraulic methods.
    • Provision of ladders, including both ground and aerial types, for access, egress, and rescue operations.
    • Utilize forcible entry techniques to secure access to buildings and areas, facilitating effective offensive operations.
    • Overhaul operations are critical for locating and addressing hidden fires by opening walls and pulling ceilings.
    • Salvage operations aim to protect property, minimize damage, and prepare buildings for return to responsible parties.

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    Learn the primary goals and procedures for engine company operations in firefighting, including search and rescue, water supply, exposure management, and safety protocols.

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