400-01 Residential Fires

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What is the primary responsibility of the first arriving unit at a residential structure fire?

To immediately begin fire attack operations.

To secure a reliable water source.

To perform a primary search and rescue.

To establish Incident Command and manage the incident. (correct)

When an Aerial apparatus arrives first at a fire scene, what is the responsibility of its Company Officer?

To establish a secure water supply.

To immediately begin fire suppression activities.

To prioritize vertical ventilation of the structure.

To ensure the aerial is utilized in the most efficient manner. (correct)

What must the Incident Commander ensure regarding personnel on scene?

That there is efficient communication between all units.

That all personnel have completed the appropriate training.

That all personnel are assigned a specific role.

That all personnel are wearing appropriate PPE. (correct)

What is the default assignment for the first arriving engine at a residential structure fire?

Primary search or fire attack. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What information might the Communication Center provide to responding units?

Hydrant availability and location. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What factor should the first arriving unit consider when requesting additional resources?

The water supply in the area. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a stated responsibility of the Incident Commander?

Maintaining communication with all units. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of every firefighter on the fireground?

To act in a safe manner and follow all applicable SOG’s. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance should the first arriving engine not operate hoselines from tank water and pass Water Supply?

When a hydrant is close enough to the first arriving engine. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a typical assignment for the first arriving Rescue?

Incident Command Transfer (D) Signup and view all the answers

When should the second arriving Company Officer communicate with the Incident Commander to confirm assignment or transfer of command?

If Incident Command has been established and the Incident Commander is inside an IDLH. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Besides back-up line, RIC, and ventilation, which additional support function could the second arriving Engine be assigned?

Water supply (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a typical function for the second arriving Rescue?

Incident Safety Officer (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should the second arriving rescue do if not treating emergency patients?

They should set-up and run Rehabilitation for firefighters (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first priority for the first arriving Aerial?

Operating Aerial Operations (A) Signup and view all the answers

If an incident is NOT escalating or unstable, what may the first arriving Chief Officer do?

Work in an advisory capacity with the Incident Commander (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the first arriving EMS Captain?

Incident Safety Officer (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential role for the second arriving Chief Officer?

Command Aide (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first responsibility of the first arriving unit at an incident?

Establish Incident Command (C) Signup and view all the answers

When the Aerial is the first arriving unit, what must the Company Officer ensure?

Aerial is utilized efficiently (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens after the first arriving unit establishes Incident Command?

They must remain until command is transferred or terminated (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a responsibility of the first arriving unit?

Implement rescue operations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Arrival Report given by the first arriving unit?

It provides the Incident Commander with initial situational awareness (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Incident Commander?

Assigning a Safety Officer for the incident. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Incident Commander required to ensure regarding incident benchmarks?

That benchmarks are performed and communicated. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, what must the Incident Commander make sure is established at all working fires?

A reliable water source (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Incident Commander responsible for ensuring regarding personnel accountability?

That accountability is established and followed. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What specific rule related to personnel safety should the Incident Commander actively oversee?

The two-in/two-out rule is being followed. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key duty of every Company Officer?

To communicate benchmarks and progress reports (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does a Company Officer communicate during an incident?

Benchmarks and progress reports (A) Signup and view all the answers

Whose responsibility is it to share established benchmarks of progress?

Each Company Officer (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of information does a Company Officer handle?

Benchmarks and progress reports (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the duties of a Company Officer during an incident?

Communicating benchmarks and progress reports. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should the first arriving Engine primarily focus on when responding to an incident?

Conducting a Primary Search or Fire Attack (C) Signup and view all the answers

When can the first arriving Engine operate hoselines from tank water?

Typically, unless a hydrant is nearby (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which unit is responsible for evaluating Water Supply needs at an incident?

First arriving Engine (D) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance might the task of Water Supply be assigned to the second or third arriving Engine?

Based on water supply needs at the incident (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary tactical priority for the first arriving Engine when conducting operations?

Rescue or search operations (C) Signup and view all the answers

What action is required when the Incident Commander is inside an IDLH?

The second arriving Company Officer should communicate with the Incident Commander. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the second arriving Company Officer in an IDLH situation?

To confirm assignment or transfer of Incident Command. (B) Signup and view all the answers

When should the second arriving Company Officer talk to the Incident Commander?

As soon as they arrive on scene. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does IDLH stand for in the incident command context?

Immediate Danger to Life and Health (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of ineffective communication between the second arriving Company Officer and the Incident Commander?

Command confusion may lead to unsafe operations. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial for the parking of Medical and Rehab units in relation to hospital transports?

It should facilitate departure for hospital transports. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the direction of parking important for Medical and Rehab units?

It facilitates quick departure for hospital transports. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What could happen if Medical and Rehab units are not parked correctly?

It may delay the transport of patients to the hospital. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration for parking Medical and Rehab units?

Facilitating safe and quick departures for transports. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role does the location of parking play for Medical and Rehab units?

It streamlines the process for hospital transport departures. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the default assignment for the first arriving EMS Captain?

Incident Safety Officer (A) Signup and view all the answers

What specific action should the first arriving EMS Captain, if assigned as Incident Safety Officer, immediately undertake?

Complete a 360-degree size-up of the structure (D) Signup and view all the answers

Besides general scene safety, what is another critical element that the 360 size-up should evaluate?

Potential for structural collapse (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the first arriving EMS Captain when assuming the role of Incident Safety Officer?

Conducting a thorough size-up and risk assessment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 360-degree size-up conducted by the first arriving EMS Captain acting as the Incident Safety Officer?

To gather information crucial for incident safety and operational planning (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Communication Center Support

May provide hydrant locations and availability during response.

Unit Requesting Support

First arriving units request additional personnel based on visible conditions, structural knowledge, water supply, and unusual circumstances.
Ensure adequate space for aerial operations.

Responsibilities

First Arriving Unit: Establishes Incident Command and manages the incident until handover or termination. Provides an Arrival Report. If the Aerial is the first arriving apparatus, the Company Officer ensures efficient aerial use.
Incident Commander: Manages the incident, ensures benchmarks are performed and communicated, assigns an Incident Safety Officer, ensures appropriate PPE, personnel accountability, the two-in/two-out rule, and a reliable water source (residential, commercial, or wildland fires).
Company Officers: Communicate benchmarks and progress reports.
Firefighters: Perform safely, following all applicable Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs).

Unit Assignments (Defaults, adaptable to specific incidents)

First Arriving Engine:
- Primary search (Rescue-focused tactics) or Fire Attack.
- Water Supply: Typically operates hoselines from tank water and passes Water Supply; use hydrants when close. Water supply needs are assessed for each incident. Task may be allocated to second/third engine if needed.
First Arriving Rescue: Support functions like Fire Attack assistance, primary search, backup line, Rescue In Confined Space (RIC), ventilation, and structural softening/laddering; should prioritize critical patient care.
Second Arriving Engine: Additional support functions like backup line, water supply, RIC, ventilation, and structural tasks. Assists in Incident Command transfer if the Incident Commander enters a hazardous atmosphere.
Third Arriving Engine: Additional support functions like backup line, water supply, RIC, ventilation, and structural tasks.
Second Arriving Rescue: Support functions like Fire Attack assistance, medical (reports to Incident Command Post), primary search, backup line, RIC, ventilation, and structural tasks; Establishes Rehabilitation for firefighters. Position rehabilitation and resource vehicles for hospital transport, in a location and direction that facilitates departure.
First Arriving Aerial: Aerial operations, or truck company functions such as structure softening, ventilation, and roof stability assessment; ventilation must coordinate with Fire Attack operations.
First Arriving Chief Officer: Assumes Incident Command if conditions escalate or are unstable, or acts as an advisor to the Incident Commander if not escalating.
First Arriving EMS Captain: May be appointed Incident Safety Officer, conducting 360-degree size-up and following SOG 200-03.
Second Arriving Chief Officer: Potentially assigned Command Staff, General Staff, Command Aide, Group, or Division.
Incident Command Transfer: If Incident Command has been established and the Incident Commander enters an Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) atmosphere, the second arriving Company Officer must communicate with the Incident Commander to confirm assignment or transfer of Incident Command.

EMS Captain Specifics

First Arriving EMS Captain:
- Assignment: Incident Safety Officer.
- 360-degree Size-up: If assigned as Incident Safety Officer, complete a 360-degree size-up of the structure.

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Test your knowledge on the essential guidelines for responding to residential structure fires. This quiz covers communication support, responsibilities of first arriving units, and the role of the Incident Commander. Ensure you understand the protocols necessary for effective fire response.