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What is one primary responsibility of engine companies during initial fire suppression operations?
What is one primary responsibility of engine companies during initial fire suppression operations?
How many firefighters must be on a RIT team as per standard guidelines?
How many firefighters must be on a RIT team as per standard guidelines?
Which of the following is NOT a tactic utilized by ladder companies?
Which of the following is NOT a tactic utilized by ladder companies?
What is meant by 'salvage' in the context of fire operations?
What is meant by 'salvage' in the context of fire operations?
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In which situation would the Standby Team play a role?
In which situation would the Standby Team play a role?
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Which method is typically used for ventilation in fire operations?
Which method is typically used for ventilation in fire operations?
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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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Description
Learn the primary goals and procedures for engine company operations in firefighting, including search and rescue, water supply, exposure management, and safety protocols.
