Romeoville Fire Department Manual Chapter 601: Engine Company Operations

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What is the first step an engine company should take during a rescue call?

  • Gather information about the number of patients and entrapment
  • Stabilize the patient and scene without delay
  • Mobilize additional resources immediately
  • Identify the patient's problem and begin appropriate care (correct)

If the engine company has sufficient equipment and manpower, what should they do during a rescue call?

  • Stabilize the patient and scene while awaiting additional resources
  • Mobilize additional resources immediately
  • Assist the ambulance in whatever way is necessary
  • Perform the rescue without delay (correct)

What should the engine company do if the rescue is beyond their capability?

  • Assist the ambulance in whatever way is necessary
  • Stabilize the patient and scene if possible
  • Mobilize additional resources immediately (correct)
  • Gather more information about the scene

In what types of rescue situations should the engine company assist?

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

What should the engine company do after the incident is stabilized?

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

Which of the following is NOT listed as a non-emergency responsibility of the engine company?

<p>Performing vehicle extrications (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the engine company responsible for during the annual Fire Department Open House programs?

<p>Participating in the Open House programs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the engine company's responsibilities during a rescue call?

<p>They should assist in the rescue in whatever way is necessary to ensure safe and expeditious rescue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the engine company do if they receive a request for a tour of their facilities?

<p>Conduct the tour as requested (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the engine company do while awaiting additional resources during a rescue call?

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

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