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What does the 'C' in C.A.N. Report stand for?
What does the 'C' in C.A.N. Report stand for?
What should the 'Actions' section of the C.A.N. Report communicate?
What should the 'Actions' section of the C.A.N. Report communicate?
In what way is the 'Needs' section of the C.A.N. Report utilized?
In what way is the 'Needs' section of the C.A.N. Report utilized?
What information does the 'Conditions' part of the C.A.N. Report primarily provide?
What information does the 'Conditions' part of the C.A.N. Report primarily provide?
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Which of the following best describes the purpose of the C.A.N. Report?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the C.A.N. Report?
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What is the main goal of the C.A.N. Report regarding a crew's situation?
What is the main goal of the C.A.N. Report regarding a crew's situation?
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When might a crew use the phrase 'we need a truck company' in their report?
When might a crew use the phrase 'we need a truck company' in their report?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the C.A.N. Report?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the C.A.N. Report?
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Study Notes
Standard Operating Procedure 626: C.A.N. Report
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Purpose: Establish a uniform radio report for clear, concise, and informative communication to other companies and Incident Commanders.
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Definition (Conditions, Actions, Needs):
- Conditions: A concise summary of current on-site conditions. It does not need to be a lengthy description, focus on the current situation.
- Actions: A quick report of company actions. Include examples like primary search, fire attack (e.g., second floor), opening up fire area, or stretching backup lines.
- Needs: Informs the Incident Commander and other companies of the resources required. Examples of questions to ask: extra companies needed? sufficient resources? additional tools/equipment?
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Example Usage: "Engine 55 to Clearwater Command. We are on the second floor and have fire in the Alpha/Bravo corner. We are getting a line on the fire now and need a truck company to open the ceilings for us."
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This quiz focuses on the Standard Operating Procedure 626, which outlines the Conditions, Actions, and Needs (C.A.N.) report protocol for efficient communication among incident command teams. Understand the importance of concise and informative radio reports to ensure optimal resource allocation and coordination during emergency responses.