Residential Firefighting Tactics Quiz

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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?

Leave tools off to the side upon making entry Signup and view all the answers

When should the second due engine report arrival on scene?

Upon arrival on scene on the main radio frequency Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

Locate, confine, extinguish 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?

Building materials Signup and view all the answers

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

'Engine 21 has positive water' Signup and view all the answers

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

Front door Signup and view all the answers

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

Ensure rapid extinguishment Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

Conditions, Actions, Needs Signup and view all the answers

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

Verify information from a safe distance Signup and view all the answers

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

Secure the scene for operating units Signup and view all the answers

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

Take action as dictated by the nature of the incident Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

Obtain as much information as possible Signup and view all the answers

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

300 feet from the attack hydrant Signup and view all the answers

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

Face in a direction opposite of the first engine Signup and view all the answers

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

Lead out a second line Signup and view all the answers

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

By directly connecting to the hydrant themselves Signup and view all the answers

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

To let the first truck 'in' Signup and view all the answers

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

Lead out their own second line Signup and view all the answers

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

Be placed in service on the scene Signup and view all the answers

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

Mobilize additional resources immediately Signup and view all the answers

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

If they have sufficient equipment and manpower Signup and view all the answers

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

Water and elevator rescue Signup and view all the answers

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

Conducting tours of facilities and annual school fire drills Signup and view all the answers

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

Request additional resources immediately Signup and view all the answers