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What does the CAN acronym stand for in progress reports to command officers?
What does the CAN acronym stand for in progress reports to command officers?
What should be done to determine the location of an activated fire alarm?
What should be done to determine the location of an activated fire alarm?
What is the recommended initial action for a hazardous materials incident?
What is the recommended initial action for a hazardous materials incident?
In the event of a hazardous materials incident, what should be done after establishing safety zones and positioning equipment?
In the event of a hazardous materials incident, what should be done after establishing safety zones and positioning equipment?
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What is the primary role for responding units in an emergency medical incident?
What is the primary role for responding units in an emergency medical incident?
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When responding to an activated fire alarm, what should be done after identifying the problem?
When responding to an activated fire alarm, what should be done after identifying the problem?
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What is the recommended initial action when responding to a hazardous materials incident?
What is the recommended initial action when responding to a hazardous materials incident?
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What should be done after establishing safety zones and positioning equipment at a hazardous materials incident?
What should be done after establishing safety zones and positioning equipment at a hazardous materials incident?
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In the context of emergency medical incidents, what is the role of responding units?
In the context of emergency medical incidents, what is the role of responding units?
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What should be done after identifying the problem from an activated fire alarm?
What should be done after identifying the problem from an activated fire alarm?
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Study Notes
Engine Company Operations Overview
- Established by the Romeoville Fire Department to define Engine Company roles and responsibilities.
- Authorized by Fire Chief Kent Adams with an effective date of January 1, 2013 and revised on October 23, 2019.
Staffing Statement
- Truck companies are staffed with a minimum of two personnel, one must be a company officer or acting officer.
Emergency Operations for Engine Company
- Arrival and Size-Up:
- Respond quickly and safely to assigned incidents.
- Communicate essential size-up information on the main frequency including size, height, occupancy, problem, strategy, direction of travel, and Command identification.
- Strategies include investigating, offensive, or defensive, clearly articulated upon arrival.
Fire Suppression Responsibilities
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First Due Engine:
- Vehicle should be placed past the fire building.
- Concentrate on either a different floor, the seat of the fire, or protecting exposures.
- Engineer should locate a second independent hydrant for redundancy.
- Radio communication for hydrant identification (e.g., “Engine 23 has a good hydrant to the north”).
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Second Engine Responsibilities:
- Conduct a limited primary search en route to the fire without compromising water supply duties.
- Prepare for forcible entry if needed, ensuring the primary objective of fire suppression is not hindered.
- If defensive actions are required, station appropriately for big lines or master streams coordination with the first engine.
Special Considerations
- Essential tools for second engine include forcible entry tools, thermal imaging cameras, and pike poles.
- Avoid unnecessary tools during entry to maintain focus on fire suppression.
Third Due Engine Operations
- Report arrival on scene including setup direction and positioning.
- Position apparatus out of the way of operational vehicles, remaining flexible for repositioning.
- Primary objectives include readiness for Rapid Intervention Team (R.I.T.) duties and flexibility to take on other assigned tasks from the Incident Commander.
- Secondary objectives may involve relay pumping to support earlier responding engines.
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Learn about the roles and responsibilities of Engine Companies according to the Romeoville Fire Department Manual 601. The policy defines the staffing requirements for Truck companies as well.
