30 Questions
What is the primary objective of the first arriving engine company?
Put water on the fire and obtain a water supply
What is the secondary objective of the engine company while making way to the fire?
Conduct a limited primary search
What basic tools are required for the first arriving engine company?
Forcible entry tools, thermal imaging camera, pike pole
What should members do with tools that are not needed upon entry?
Leave tools off to the side upon making entry
When should the second due engine report arrival on scene?
Upon arrival on scene on the main radio frequency
What should be contained in the fireground channel report of the second due engine?
Basic information on direction they will be facing and where they are setting up
What are the primary objectives for the first arriving engine company?
Locate, confine, extinguish
What is the officer's choice dependent on when selecting the appropriate line for the first arriving engine company?
Building materials
What should the engineer announce on the fire ground channel once positive water is obtained?
'Engine 21 has positive water'
When conducting forcible entry, which door is typically chosen to make entry?
Front door
What is the goal when making entry with a charged line?
Ensure rapid extinguishment
What should the first arriving engine company do after obtaining a hydrant if it is behind the apparatus?
Move the supply line to the sidewalk
What does the CAN acronym stand for when providing progress reports to Command Officers?
Conditions, Actions, Needs
In Hazardous Materials Incidents, what is the recommended first step upon arrival?
Verify information from a safe distance
What is one of the actions to be taken in Emergency Medical Incidents as outlined in the text?
Secure the scene for operating units
What should be done after identifying a problem in Activated Fire Alarms situations?
Take action as dictated by the nature of the incident
How should Command Officers proceed when progress reports are provided using the CAN acronym?
Use the information to guide decision-making and allocate resources effectively
In Hazardous Materials Incidents, what action should be taken if more information is needed?
Obtain as much information as possible
Where should the second due engine stage in relation to the attack hydrant?
300 feet from the attack hydrant
What should the second engine do if committing to the scene?
Face in a direction opposite of the first engine
What is the default action for the second engine in terms of leading out a line?
Lead out a second line
How should the second engine assist the first engine with obtaining a hydrant?
By directly connecting to the hydrant themselves
When may the second engine have to wait at a corner according to the text?
To let the first truck 'in'
What should the second engine do if a second water supply is available and acceptable?
Lead out their own second line
What is the engine company expected to do once the incident is stabilized?
Be placed in service on the scene
What should the engine company do if they lack the capability to perform a rescue?
Mobilize additional resources immediately
In what situations should the engine company perform a rescue without delay?
If they have sufficient equipment and manpower
What are some examples of special operations that the engine company may assist in?
Water and elevator rescue
What are some of the engine company's non-emergency responsibilities?
Conducting tours of facilities and annual school fire drills
If an engine company is involved in a rescue operation beyond its capability, what should be done?
Request additional resources immediately
Test your knowledge on residential firefighting tactics including the procedures for a first arriving engine company. Learn about locating, confining, and extinguishing fires, as well as choosing appropriate hose lines based on building conditions.
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