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What is the purpose of the Code 4 response guideline?
What is the purpose of the Code 4 response guideline?
What is the minimum number of fire department apparatus that will respond to a Code 4 incident?
What is the minimum number of fire department apparatus that will respond to a Code 4 incident?
Which of the following is NOT included in the Code 4 response?
Which of the following is NOT included in the Code 4 response?
What is the significance of the "Re-evaluation Date" listed in the guideline?
What is the significance of the "Re-evaluation Date" listed in the guideline?
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What is the relationship between a Code 4 response and a Box Alarm response?
What is the relationship between a Code 4 response and a Box Alarm response?
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What is the role of the Auto Aid apparatus for RIC?
What is the role of the Auto Aid apparatus for RIC?
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How does the guideline address the potential need to alter the standard Code 4 response?
How does the guideline address the potential need to alter the standard Code 4 response?
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What is the significance of the "NIMS COMPLIANT" designation?
What is the significance of the "NIMS COMPLIANT" designation?
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Study Notes
Hoffman Estates Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines
Response Guidelines - Code 4
- The purpose of this guideline is to provide standardized and predetermined responses to all incidents classified as Code 4 by Northwest Central Dispatch (NWCD).
Policy
- The policy of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department is to follow this guideline, with the flexibility to alter responses based on information from NWCD or to achieve a faster response based on location and/or status of fire department apparatus and personnel.
Procedure for Code 4 Response
- Upon requesting a Code 4 Response, all remaining in-service Hoffman Estates Fire Department apparatus will respond to the incident scene.
- The response may be supplemented by Mutual Aid apparatus, if necessary, to total:
- 4 Engines
- 4 Ambulances
- 1 Squad
- 1 Tower
- 4 Staff Chiefs
- 1 Auto Aid Shift Commander
- 1 Auto Aid apparatus for RIC
- Hanover Township Emergency Management Agency
Mutual Aid and Station Assignments
- For Code 4 responses, Station 21, 23, and 24 will receive a Mutual Aid change of quarters Engine.
- Station 22 will receive a change of quarters Ambulance.
- Chiefs are notified.
Definition of Code 4
- A Code 4 is the response level between the Code 3 and Box Alarm Level.
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Description
This quiz covers the standard operating guidelines for the Hoffman Estates Fire Department, focusing on response guidelines and code 4 protocols. It is NIMS compliant and effective as of January 1, 2022.