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What is the primary objective of the first arriving engine company?

  • Conduct a limited primary search
  • Coordination of Ventilation and Search
  • Put water on the fire and obtain a water supply (correct)
  • Protect exposure(s)

What is the secondary objective of the engine company while making way to the fire?

  • Conduct ventilation and search
  • Coordinate with Truck or Squad
  • Protect exposure(s)
  • Conduct a limited primary search (correct)

What basic tools are required for the first arriving engine company?

  • Forcible entry tools, thermal imaging camera, pike pole (correct)
  • Search and rescue tools
  • Fire suppression tools
  • Ventilation tools

What should members do with tools that are not needed upon entry?

<p>Leave tools off to the side upon making entry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should the second due engine report arrival on scene?

<p>Upon arrival on scene on the main radio frequency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be contained in the fireground channel report of the second due engine?

<p>Basic information on direction they will be facing and where they are setting up (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary objectives for the first arriving engine company?

<p>Locate, confine, extinguish (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the officer's choice dependent on when selecting the appropriate line for the first arriving engine company?

<p>Building materials (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the engineer announce on the fire ground channel once positive water is obtained?

<p>'Engine 21 has positive water' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When conducting forcible entry, which door is typically chosen to make entry?

<p>Front door (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal when making entry with a charged line?

<p>Ensure rapid extinguishment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the first arriving engine company do after obtaining a hydrant if it is behind the apparatus?

<p>Move the supply line to the sidewalk (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the CAN acronym stand for when providing progress reports to Command Officers?

<p>Conditions, Actions, Needs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Hazardous Materials Incidents, what is the recommended first step upon arrival?

<p>Verify information from a safe distance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the actions to be taken in Emergency Medical Incidents as outlined in the text?

<p>Secure the scene for operating units (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after identifying a problem in Activated Fire Alarms situations?

<p>Take action as dictated by the nature of the incident (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should Command Officers proceed when progress reports are provided using the CAN acronym?

<p>Use the information to guide decision-making and allocate resources effectively (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Hazardous Materials Incidents, what action should be taken if more information is needed?

<p>Obtain as much information as possible (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should the second due engine stage in relation to the attack hydrant?

<p>300 feet from the attack hydrant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the second engine do if committing to the scene?

<p>Face in a direction opposite of the first engine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the default action for the second engine in terms of leading out a line?

<p>Lead out a second line (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should the second engine assist the first engine with obtaining a hydrant?

<p>By directly connecting to the hydrant themselves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When may the second engine have to wait at a corner according to the text?

<p>To let the first truck 'in' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the second engine do if a second water supply is available and acceptable?

<p>Lead out their own second line (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the engine company expected to do once the incident is stabilized?

<p>Be placed in service on the scene (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the engine company do if they lack the capability to perform a rescue?

<p>Mobilize additional resources immediately (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what situations should the engine company perform a rescue without delay?

<p>If they have sufficient equipment and manpower (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of special operations that the engine company may assist in?

<p>Water and elevator rescue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the engine company's non-emergency responsibilities?

<p>Conducting tours of facilities and annual school fire drills (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an engine company is involved in a rescue operation beyond its capability, what should be done?

<p>Request additional resources immediately (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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