Romeoville Fire Department Manual 602 - Truck Company Operations

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What should be done when placing a second ladder at a structure fire?

  • Deploy it without any communication
  • Notify all responding units immediately (correct)
  • Avoid announcing the location
  • Secure it with ropes

When deploying as an engine company, what should the officer in charge advise the in-coming engine companies to do?

  • Deploy a ladder as well
  • Ignore the need for water supply
  • Lay a supply line forward (correct)
  • Focus only on suppression operations

What is the primary use of elevated fire streams according to the text?

  • To be utilized in defensive operations (correct)
  • To cool down surrounding structures
  • To assist in rescue operations
  • To initiate offensive operations

What should the driver-operator do unless needed to assist in obvious rescue situations?

<p>Immediately locate the nearest hydrant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What special rigging can be used for hoisting and bridging according to the text?

<p>&quot;A&quot; frame ladder formation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information should the first arriving engine company convey to the driver-operator?

<p>Details of the nearest hydrant location (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Truck Companies according to the Romeoville Fire Department Manual?

<p>Define roles and responsibilities of Truck Companies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum required staffing for Truck Companies as stated in the Romeoville Fire Department Manual?

<p>Two personnel, one being a company officer or acting company officer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information should Truck Companies transmit upon arriving at an incident as per the Romeoville Fire Department Manual?

<p>A brief initial report including size, height, occupancy, problem, and strategy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main frequency of communication mentioned for the Truck Companies in the Romeoville Fire Department Manual?

<p>Red fireground (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what direction should Truck Companies place the apparatus according to the Romeoville Fire Department Manual?

<p>In front of the building (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action does a Truck Company take if they are 'leading out a pre-connect through alpha and going offensive' according to the Romeoville Fire Department Manual?

<p>They initiate an aggressive firefighting strategy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective if placing the apparatus in the front of the building is not possible?

<p>Use the main ladder to get to the roof of the building (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a corner building scenario, what may the second truck utilize for the same purpose as the main ladder?

<p>Secondary ladder (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a company arrives before an engine company, what duties and responsibilities do they assume?

<p>Truck company duties and engine company duties (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During positioning of the apparatus, what factors should be considered based on the text?

<p>Potential obstacles like overhead wires and parked vehicles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should crews perform the rescue process according to the text?

<p>Both interior methods and externally by aerial and ground ladders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the objectives of ventilation as mentioned in the text?

<p>Enhancing life safety and promoting property conservation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Truck during fire suppression operations?

<p>Rescue persons trapped by hazardous conditions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In defensive operations using elevated master streams, what determines whether the apparatus will utilize its own pump?

<p>Capability of the Truck company (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial step for the Truck company in rescue calls and special operations?

<p>Stabilize patient and scene if possible (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During fire suppression, what is one of the key responsibilities of the Truck regarding personnel and property?

<p>Protect exposure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the Truck company do if it lacks the capability to safely perform a rescue operation?

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

In what scenarios should the Truck company assist in rescue operations according to the text?

<p>Above and below grade rescue, trench, confined space, ice and water rescue, elevator and machinery entrapment, vehicle extrication, and construction accidents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tools should truck company members carry when going into a building?

<p>An axe/striking tool, bar, and appropriate hook (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended equipment for roof work on peaked roofs that are not walkable?

<p>Striking tools in addition to a saw (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can the truck company split up and accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously?

<p>If manpower permits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What acronym should Command Officers use for providing progress reports?

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

When determining the location of activated fire alarms, what method should be used?

<p>Annunciator or fire alarm control panel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of members recommended for a roof team?

<p>Two members (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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