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What primary function will Engine 705 have on vehicle entrapment calls effective 2/29/24?
What primary function will Engine 705 have on vehicle entrapment calls effective 2/29/24?
- To respond as a 'heavy engine' (correct)
- To handle fire suppression exclusively
- To act as a backup for other rescue units
- To respond only to medical emergencies
Under what circumstances will Engine 705 be added to the response package?
Under what circumstances will Engine 705 be added to the response package?
- If the incident commander requests additional units
- When it is the only unit available
- If Heavy Rescue has an ETA greater than 5 minutes and E705 is closer (correct)
- When all other units have arrived on scene
What autonomy does the incident commander have regarding response units?
What autonomy does the incident commander have regarding response units?
- To decide which unit will not respond to a call
- To immediately dispatch every unit available
- To cancel further out responding units based on conditions on scene (correct)
- To only allow Engine 705 to respond to all calls
Which areas will the Heavy Engine response be applied to?
Which areas will the Heavy Engine response be applied to?
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Which tools will the units on Kiawah and Seabrook carry for now?
Which tools will the units on Kiawah and Seabrook carry for now?
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What additional equipment has been placed on Engine 705?
What additional equipment has been placed on Engine 705?
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What should personnel do if they encounter response issues?
What should personnel do if they encounter response issues?
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Study Notes
Engine Response Changes
- Effective date for new protocol is 2/29/24.
- Engine 705 will operate as a "heavy engine" during vehicle entrapment incidents.
- If Heavy Rescue's ETA exceeds 5 minutes and Heavy Engine (E705) is closer, E705 will be included in the response package.
Incident Command Autonomy
- Incident commanders have the authority to cancel further units based on conditions found on the scene.
Geographic Response Areas
- Areas marked in red indicate regions where the Heavy Engine response protocol will be enforced.
- For entrapment calls south of Station 5, E705 will be the primary rescue resource.
Equipment Availability
- Units on Kiawah and Seabrook currently equipped with only a combi-tool.
- Full equipment set (cutters, spreaders, rams) available on Engine 705.
Communication and Feedback
- Personnel are encouraged to report any response issues, questions, or concerns up the chain of command.
- Monitoring of responses and feedback gathering will take place in the upcoming weeks.
Contact Information
- Chris Whaley, Assistant Chief of Operations
- Phone: (843) 559-9194
- Website: www.STJFD.ORG
- Address: 1148 Main Rd, Johns Island
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