16 Questions
What is the primary goal of standardizing company functions on the fireground?
To increase the awareness and confidence of company members in the standard performance of other companies
Which of the following is NOT a standard function of Engine companies?
Communication dispatch
What is the role of Incident Commanders in assigning company functions?
To assign companies with their appropriate function whenever possible
What is the benefit of standardizing company functions on the fireground?
It reduces the detail of orders required to get companies into action on the fireground
What is the purpose of organizing basic fireground functions and activities by company?
To assign major fireground functions to the particular company who can best accomplish the operation
What is the relationship between Engine, Ladder, and Rescue companies on the fireground?
They integrate their efforts to achieve effective rescue, fire control, and loss control activities
What is the primary function of a Rescue Company?
Transportation of sick and injured to hospitals
What is the common function among all company types?
Search, rescue, and treatment
What is the responsibility of Command in a Level 1 Staging situation?
To integrate tasks and functions as required with on-scene units
What is the purpose of the Standard Company Functions?
To provide a standard fireground plan for task and tactical operations
What is the role of a Heavy Rescue Company in a fireground operation?
To perform structural collapse and shoring operations
What is the process of determining the priority of company functions?
Based on the Risk Management Plan
What is the responsibility of a Ladder Company?
To provide access and check fire extension
What is the purpose of the 360° incident assessment?
To identify potential hazards and risks
What is the role of an Engine Company in a fireground operation?
To stretch hose lines and operate nozzles
What happens when a Ladder Company is delayed or absent?
Command assigns ladder functions to a Heavy Rescue Company
Study Notes
Standard Company Functions
- Organize basic fireground functions and activities based on the capability and characteristics of each unit type.
- Assign major fireground functions to the company that can best accomplish the operation.
- Integrate efforts of Engine, Ladder, and Rescue companies to achieve effective rescue, fire control, and loss control activities.
Engine Company Functions
- Perform incident size-up and assumption of command
- Coordinate 360° incident assessment
- Conduct search, rescue, and treatment
- Perform forcible entry, stretch hose lines, and operate nozzles
- Pump hose lines and provide loss control
Ladder Company/Tender Functions
- Perform incident size-up and assumption of command
- Coordinate 360° incident assessment
- Conduct search, rescue, and treatment
- Perform coordinated horizontal and vertical ventilation, forcible entry, and raise ground ladders
- Provide access/check fire extension, utility control, and lighting
- Operate ladder pipes (aerials and platforms only), perform overhaul, and extrication
- Provide loss control
Rescue Company Functions
- Transport sick and injured to hospitals
- Conduct search, rescue, and treatment, and communicate commitment and location to Command
- Perform general firefighting duties as assigned by Command
- Maintain a retrievable status for victim treatment and transportation
Heavy Rescue Company Functions
- Perform incident size-up and assumption of command
- Coordinate 360° incident assessment
- Conduct search, rescue, and treatment
- Stretch hose lines, operate nozzles, and provide loss control
- Obtain 360°, perform coordinated horizontal and vertical ventilation, and forcible entry
- Raise ground ladders, provide access/check fire extension, and utility control
- Provide lighting, perform overhaul, and extrication
- Perform structural collapse/shoring, heavy lifting, and loss control
Operational Information
- In Level 1 Staging situations, first arriving companies will perform their functions as required and ordered by Command
- Company Officers will determine the priority of functions based on conditions and the Risk Management Plan
- Every company will perform all basic functions safely within their capability
- Command will integrate tasks and functions as required with on-scene units
This quiz covers the standard operating procedures for fireground operations, including the organization and assignment of functions to different company types, and the integration of efforts for effective rescue and fire control.
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