Supplement 900

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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the first arriving company officer at a fire or incident?

Making decisions that will determine the course of the incident

Relieving the incident commander (correct)

Coordinating an attack on the fire

Conducting a size-up of the incident

What is the purpose of a first-in report conducted by the first arriving company officer?

To provide factual information about the incident (correct)

To determine the initial size of the fire

To coordinate the attack on the fire

To evaluate the performance of the firefighters

What is one of the factors that a company officer considers during the size-up of an incident?

The condition of the fire hose

The number of firefighters available

The type of occupancy (correct)

The location of the fire hydrant

Which type of incident requires the first-in company to notify the FCC of any change in the condition of the original dispatch?

Fire and/or smoke visible Signup and view all the answers

What is the first consideration for the first arriving officer in a hazardous material incident?

The safety of the responding fire personnel Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of acknowledging the receipt of an alarm and notifying the FCC upon arrival to the location?

To indicate the exact location of the fire or incident Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for staging apparatus in a hazardous material incident?

Upwind and uphill of the incident Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of the placard with fireground reporting guidelines mounted to the dashboard of fire department vehicles?

To transmit a report to the Fire Communications Center Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'Nothing Showing' mean in the context of fireground reporting?

There is no fire or smoke in evidence Signup and view all the answers

When should companies proceed at a reduced speed during a response?

When responding to large, windowless or high rise buildings Signup and view all the answers

What information should the first-in company officer transmit to the Fire Communications Center upon arrival at the fireground?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should be included in the initial fireground communication to the FCC during a High Rise building fire?

Fire or smoke location and density, sprinkler system activation, and exposure’s size, occupancy, and type Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should be included in the initial on scene communication to the FCC during a mass casualty incident?

Area of involvement, approximate number of casualties, and type occupancy if involved Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of establishing a communications relay between the first-in Engine and the first-in Ladder companies?

To keep the FCC and other companies informed of the internal conditions Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should be included in an updated report transmitted within five (5) minutes during a mass casualty incident?

Area of involvement, approximate number of casualties, and type occupancy if involved Signup and view all the answers

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