Response model
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What is the primary system used to dispatch the closest units?

  • Automatic vehicle locator (AVL) (correct)
  • Local radio communication
  • Satellite tracking system
  • Manual dispatch by an officer

    • Which unit is NOT included in the response for a residential structure fire?

  • District Chief
  • Rehab/Cascade Vehicle (correct)
  • Aerial
  • Rescue Truck

    • What action should remaining units take during a dispatched incident?

  • Remain in service and refrain from adding to the incident (correct)
  • Contact the Comm Center to report
  • Join the dispatched units immediately
  • Leave their current location to assist

    • In commercial/multi-family structure fire responses, how many Engines are dispatched?

    <p>Five (5) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Aerial units are dispatched for a residential structure fire?

    <p>One (1) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which unit is always included in a commercial/multi-family extrication response?

    <p>Rescue Truck (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is authorized to upgrade the response based on incident information?

    <p>The officer in charge of the apparatus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a unit do if it is discovered to be closer than dispatched units?

    <p>Contact the Comm Center and request to be added (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Spring Fire Department guideline?

    <p>To establish rules for responding to incidents at staffed stations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for reviewing the guideline annually?

    <p>The Fire Chief or designee. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a Non-Emergency Response?

    <p>Incidents deemed low acuity that can be handled without emergency vehicles. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT classified as a Non-Emergency Incident?

    <p>Structure Fires (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is expected if a non-staffed station is dispatched without a staffed apparatus?

    <p>The closest staffed apparatus must respond appropriately. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the autonomy given to the officer in charge during a response?

    <p>They can upgrade to emergency response if necessary. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scenarios would require an emergency response?

    <p>Live wires that pose an immediate threat. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of the note regarding service apparatus?

    <p>In-service apparatus should not add themselves to incidents to remain available for emergencies. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of Engines dispatched for a Gas Leak Outside?

    <p>One (1) Engine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many personnel are preferred to respond with the Heavy Utility Truck (HUT) during an emergency incident?

    <p>One (1) person from each staffed apparatus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which unit is included in the Out-of-District response for an emergency incident?

    <p>One (1) Rescue Truck (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a unit is closer to a dispatched incident than the units that were automatically dispatched?

    <p>Contact the Comm Center to be added (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In case of a Gas Leak Inside a Commercial or Multi-Family building, what units are dispatched?

    <p>One (1) District Chief and two (2) staffed apparatus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many personnel should respond with the Tanker or Booster for in-district incidents?

    <p>Two (2) personnel from the on-duty crew (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the remaining personnel after two (2) personnel respond with the Tanker?

    <p>They stay back and prepare for additional calls (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the response for a Gas Leak with the odor of gas detected?

    <p>One (1) Engine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred method for a UTV response when only three personnel are on duty?

    <p>One person responds in the Utility Vehicle. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vehicles are to be dispatched for a Rescue/Evacuation Boat response?

    <p>A Utility Vehicle/Booster and the Rescue Truck. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who responds to station medical responses when the primary staffed apparatus is unavailable?

    <p>Specialty staffed apparatus, like Aerial/Rescue. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the first arriving apparatus at a freeway response scene?

    <p>To block the scene and begin patient care. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a mutual aid response, what must happen if a non-staffed apparatus is dispatched?

    <p>The closest staffed apparatus must accompany it. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the position of the Heavy Utility Truck (HUT) during a freeway response?

    <p>It should stop upstream from the incident. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the response procedure if four personnel are on duty for a UTV call?

    <p>Two personnel take the UTV while two provide manpower with another vehicle. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the officer in charge ensure if staffing doesn't allow for a Heavy Utility Truck response?

    <p>That a 'blocker' apparatus is dispatched. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Response Model for Spring Fire Department

    • Purpose: Establish guidelines for responding to incidents for all Spring Fire Department personnel.

    • Scope: All Spring Fire Department personnel are responsible for following these guidelines.

    • Review: Guidelines are reviewed annually by the Fire Chief or designee.

    • Non-Staffed Stations: The closest staffed apparatus will be dispatched automatically when a non-staffed station's apparatus is dispatched to an incident.

      • Exception: Non-staffed station medical incidents do not require a staffed apparatus to respond.

    • Non-Emergency Responses: Incidents deemed low acuity, will be responded to in a non-emergency mode.

      • Emergency Upgrade: The officer in charge of the apparatus has the authority to upgrade to an emergency response if deemed necessary based on distance, delay or call information.

    • Non-Emergency Incidents:

      • Controlled Burns
      • Smoke in the Area
      • Fluid Spills
      • Live Wires
      • Transformer Fire
      • Back in assignments (In-District or Out of District)
      • Assist a Citizen
      • Assist Law Enforcement
      • Automatic Alarms (Residential or Commercial)

    • Emergency Responses: All incidents not classified as non-emergency incidents will be responded to in emergency mode.

      • Downgrade Authority: The officer in charge of the apparatus has the authority to downgrade to non-emergency based on call information.

    • Light Structure Responses:

      • Residential: Two (2) staffed apparatus
      • Commercial / Multi-Family: One (1) District Chief, Two (2) staffed apparatus, One (1) Aerial
      • Closest units are dispatched via AVL by the Comm Center.
      • Other units remain in service and do not add themselves to the incident.
      • If a unit is closer, contact the Comm Center to be added and disregard the other unit.

    • Structure Fire Responses:

      • Residential: One (1) District Chief, Five (5) Engines, One (1) Aerial, One (1) Rescue Truck, One (1) Rehab/Cascade Vehicle, One (1) ALS Medic Unit
      • Commercial / Multi-Family: One (1) District Chief, Five (5) Engines, Two (2) Aerials, One (1) Rescue Truck, One (1) Rehab/Cascade Vehicle, One (1) ALS Medic Unit
      • Closest units are dispatched via AVL by the Comm Center.
      • Other units remain in service and do not add themselves to the incident.
      • If a unit is closer, contact the Comm Center to be added and disregard the other unit.

    • Extrication Responses:

      • In-District: One (1) District Chief, One (1) Engine unless on freeway main-lanes, Two Engines, One (1) Apparatus with extrication equipment, One (1) Rescue
      • Out-of-District: One (1) District Chief, One (1) Rescue Truck or One (1) Apparatus with extrication equipment
      • Closest units are dispatched via AVL by the Comm Center.
      • Other units remain in service and do not add themselves to the incident.
      • If a unit is closer, contact the Comm Center to be added and disregard the other unit.

    • Gas Leak Responses:

      • Odor of Gas: One (1) Engine
      • Gas Leak Inside-Residential: One (1) Engine
      • Gas Leak Inside-Commercial / Multi-Family: One (1) District Chief, Two (2) staffed apparatus, One (1) Aerial
      • Gas Leak Outside: One (1) District Chief, Two (2) staffed apparatus
      • Closest units are dispatched via AVL by the Comm Center.
      • Other units remain in service and do not add themselves to the incident.
      • If a unit is closer, contact the Comm Center to be added and disregard the other unit.

    • Tanker or Booster Responses:

      • Two (2) personnel from the on-duty crew respond with the Tanker/Booster.
      • Remaining two (2) personnel respond with the staffed apparatus.
      • One (1) person can respond in the Tanker if only three (3) personnel are on duty, but this is not preferred.

    • Heavy Utility Truck/LMTV Responses:

      • Two (2) personnel respond with the HUT/LMTV.
      • Preferred method is one (1) person from each staffed apparatus.
      • One (1) person can respond with the HUT/LMTV if staffing does not permit a two (2) person response, but this is not preferred.

    • Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) Responses:

      • Two (2) personnel from the on-duty crew or Rescue Truck respond with a Utility Vehicle capable of towing the UTV and trailer.
      • Remaining two (2) personnel respond with the staffed apparatus.
      • One (1) person can respond with the Utility Vehicle if only three (3) personnel are on duty, but this is not preferred.

    • Rescue/Evacuation Boat(s) Responses:

      • Two (2) personnel from the on-duty crew or Rescue Truck respond with a Utility Vehicle/Booster capable of towing the Rescue/Evacuation Boats and trailer.
      • Remaining two (2) personnel respond with the Rescue Truck or staffed apparatus.
      • One (1) person can respond with the Utility Vehicle if only three (3) personnel are on duty, but this is not preferred.

    • Station Medical Responses:

      • Closest staffed apparatus responds.
      • Aerial/Rescue units respond to additional station medical responses if the primary staffed apparatus is not in service.

    • Freeway Responses:

      • Closest staffed apparatus and Heavy Utility Truck (HUT) are dispatched and respond.
      • First arriving apparatus blocks the scene and positions itself for patient care.
      • HUT positions “up-stream” as an additional scene blocker.
      • If staffing prevents a HUT response, the officer in charge will dispatch a “blocker” apparatus to position "up-stream" and block the scene.

    • Mutual Aid Responses:

      • Non-staffed apparatus dispatches with the closest staffed apparatus.
      • Staffed apparatus responds as requested for a mutual aid incident.

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    This quiz covers the guidelines established for the Spring Fire Department personnel in responding to incidents. It includes protocols for staffed and non-staffed stations, non-emergency responses, and the authority of officers in charge. Test your knowledge of these essential operational procedures.

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