Policy 509 Ambulance Running Order Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of E-303 when one COMM ambulance is in service?

Acts as a first due engine from Station 4

Acts as a first due engine from Station 1

Acts as a first due engine from Station 3 with ALS equipment (correct)

Acts as a first due engine from Station 2

Who is responsible for the adjustment of vehicle assignments and responses?

Duty Officer (correct)

Fire Chief

EMS Officer

Senior firefighter

What should be done when a COMM ambulance is out of service for an extended period?

Use Ambulance 326

Use Ambulance 324

Use Ambulance 327 (correct)

Use Ambulance 325

Does the SOG negate the use of mutual aid when minimum staffing isn't met?

No Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for requesting a mutual aid ambulance?

Handled by the available crew Signup and view all the answers

What type of vehicles does the policy apply to in addition to ambulances?

All ALS equipped apparatus Signup and view all the answers

How are ambulance calls handled during a normal MVA response?

Special MVA procedure Signup and view all the answers

When is the ALS engine from Station 1 utilized during ambulance calls?

When the first due ambulance is committed Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Ambulance Running Order policy?

To give guidance on the running order and response of COMM ambulances Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the running order and housing of the COMM ambulances?

Shift Commander, Company Officers, and/or the senior firefighter Signup and view all the answers

Where is Ambulance 324 assigned when all four COMM ambulances are in service?

Station 1 Signup and view all the answers

Which ambulance is used as the 4th transport vehicle when all four COMM ambulances are in service?

Ambulance 327 Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the first due ambulance is committed from Station 1 and another ambulance call comes in for the Station 1 response area?

The Station 1 ALS Engine responds with a crew Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for any subsequent calls when all on-duty staffed ambulances are committed?

The fourth ambulance is used for transporting Signup and view all the answers

When three COMM ambulances are in service, where is the ALS engine assigned?

Station 1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the running assignment when two COMM ambulances are in service?

One at Station 2 and one at Station 3 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Purpose of Policy 509

Provides guidance on the running order and response of COMM ambulances.

Responsibilities

Shift Commander, Company Officers, and/or the senior firefighter manage the running order and housing of the COMM ambulances.

Ambulance Assignments

When all COMM ambulances are in service, Ambulance 324 is assigned to Station 1.
Ambulance 327 serves as the 4th transport vehicle when all four COMM ambulances are operational.
The ALS engine (E-303) from Station 3, equipped with ALS equipment, acts as the first due engine when one COMM ambulance is in service.

Response Protocols

If the first due ambulance from Station 1 is committed, the Station 1 ALS Engine responds with a crew for additional calls.
When all on-duty staffed ambulances are committed, the fourth ambulance is utilized for transporting patients.

ALS Engine Assignments

During three COMM ambulances in service, the ALS engine is stationed at Station 1.
With two ambulances in service, the response assignment is one ambulance at Station 2 and another at Station 3.
When only one COMM ambulance is operational, it is assigned to Station 2.

Decision-making Authority

The Duty Officer has the discretion to adjust assignments of vehicles and responses as necessary.

Extended Out-of-Service Procedure

If a COMM ambulance is out-of-service for an extended period, Ambulance 327 is utilized.

Mutual Aid Protocol

The policy does not negate the use of mutual aid for calls with inadequate staffing.
Requests for mutual aid ambulances are handled by the available crew.

Specific Scenarios

Special protocols are followed for handling ambulance calls during normal MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident) responses.
The ALS engine from Station 1 is activated when the first due ambulance is committed to another call.

Assignment Details

Station 1 has two ambulances assigned when all four are in service.
Ambulance 326 is stationed at Station 3 when all four ambulances are operational.

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Test your understanding of the COMM Fire Department's Ambulance Running Order policy with this multiple-choice quiz. Questions cover the purpose of the policy and the responsibilities associated with ambulance operations. Ideal for training new personnel or reviewing departmental procedures.