Response Model (Hard)

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What is the first action that units not being dispatched should take?

Proceed to the incident site to assist

Prepare to respond if called upon

Remain in service and refrain from adding themselves to the incident (correct)

Immediately contact the Comm Center

In a Commercial / Multi-Family structure fire response, how many Aerial units are dispatched?

Two (2) (correct)

Four (4)

One (1)

Three (3)

What should an officer in charge of an apparatus do if the incident information suggests a change in response?

Request more units from the Comm Center

Reassess the situation before taking action

Upgrade the response based on the information (correct)

Contact all nearby units to prepare for response

For a Residential structure fire response, which of the following units are dispatched?

One District Chief, Five Engines, One Aerial, One Rehab/Cascade Vehicle, One ALS Medic Unit Signup and view all the answers

When should units that discover they are closer than dispatched units take action?

They should call the Comm Center to request to be added Signup and view all the answers

How many ALS Medic Units are included in a Commercial / Multi-Family structure fire response?

One (1) Signup and view all the answers

Which vehicle is not included in the Residential structure fire response?

Rescue Truck Signup and view all the answers

What must be done if an officer upgrades the unit response based on incident information?

Document the reason for the upgrade Signup and view all the answers

Which statements about non-emergency responses are accurate?

Controlled burns are classified as non-emergency incidents. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Fire Chief regarding the response guidelines?

Review the guidelines annually for accuracy. Signup and view all the answers

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

One person can respond in a Utility Vehicle capable of towing the UTV. Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance can an officer downgrade a response from emergency to non-emergency?

If they feel it is necessary based on call information. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a non-staffed station's apparatus is dispatched without a staffed apparatus?

The closest staffed apparatus will automatically respond. Signup and view all the answers

For a Rescue or Evacuation Boat response, how many personnel from the on-duty crew should ideally respond with the towing vehicle?

Two personnel. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT classified as a non-emergency response?

Structure fires. Signup and view all the answers

In a freeway response scenario, what is the role of the Heavy Utility Truck (HUT)?

To act as an additional scene blocker positioned upstream. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if staffing does not allow for a response by a Heavy Utility Truck in a freeway incident?

The officer in charge should ensure a 'blocker' apparatus is dispatched. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding automatic vehicle locators (AVL) and non-staffed stations?

AVL helps determine the geographic location of all vehicles. Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard response for a gas leak inside a commercial or multi-family building?

One District Chief and two Spring Fire Department staffed apparatus Signup and view all the answers

When responding to a mutual aid incident, what should happen if a non-staffed apparatus is dispatched?

The closest staffed apparatus should respond with the non-staffed apparatus. Signup and view all the answers

What should all in-service apparatus avoid doing when responding to incidents?

Adding themselves to incidents. Signup and view all the answers

How many personnel are preferred to respond with a Tanker or Booster to an out-of-district emergency incident?

Two personnel from the on-duty crew Signup and view all the answers

Which type of response is required for incidents not classified as non-emergency?

Immediate emergency response modes. Signup and view all the answers

In station medical responses, which vehicle should respond first?

Closest staffed apparatus. Signup and view all the answers

What units should be dispatched for a gas leak outside?

One District Chief and two Spring Fire Department staffed apparatus Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a 'blocker' apparatus in an emergency response?

To serve as a roadblock and enhance scene safety. Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario is it acceptable for one personnel to respond in the HUT/LMTV?

If three personnel are on duty Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the officer in charge of the apparatus during a gas leak incident?

To decide on upgrading the response based on incident information Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum personnel response to a UTV incident if four personnel are on duty?

Two personnel with the UTV and trailer, and two with the staffed apparatus. Signup and view all the answers

What is required for an out-of-district response involving a heavy utility truck (HUT/LMTV)?

Two personnel must respond from each staffed apparatus Signup and view all the answers

During a gas leak inside a residential property, which unit is dispatched?

One Engine Signup and view all the answers

What must units do if they discover they are closer than the ones dispatched?

Contact the Comm Center and request to be added to the incident Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Spring Fire Department Response Model

The Spring Fire Department Response Model provides guidelines for responding to various incidents.
All Spring Fire Department personnel must comply with the manual.
The Fire Chief or designee reviews this guideline annually.

Non-Staffed Stations

When a non-staffed station’s apparatus is dispatched to an incident, the closest staffed apparatus, via automatic vehicle locator (AVL), will also be dispatched.
If a staffed apparatus is not dispatched to an incident, the closest staffed apparatus will add themselves to the incident and respond.
Non-staffed station medical incidents are exempt from requiring the closest staffed apparatus to respond.

Non-Emergency Responses

Non-emergency incidents will be responded to in a non-emergency mode.
The officer in charge of the apparatus has the autonomy to upgrade to an emergency response if needed.
Non-emergency incidents include controlled burns, smoke in the area, fluid spills, live wires, transformer fire, back-in assignments, assist a citizen, assist law enforcement, and automatic alarms.

Emergency Responses

All incidents not classified as non-emergency incidents will be responded to in emergency mode.
The officer in charge of the apparatus has the autonomy to downgrade to non-emergency if deemed necessary based on call information.
All in-service apparatus should refrain from adding themselves to incidents to ensure they are available for other emergency incidents.

Light Structure Responses

Residential: Two (2) Spring Fire Department staffed apparatus.
Commercial / Multi-Family: One (1) District Chief, Two (2) Spring Fire Department staffed apparatus, One (1) Aerial.
The closest units are dispatched via automatic vehicle locator (AVL) by the Comm Center.
If a unit is closer than the ones dispatched, contact the Comm Center and request 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.
The closest units are dispatched via automatic vehicle locator (AVL) by the Comm Center.
If a unit is closer than the ones dispatched, contact the Comm Center and request to be added, and disregard the other unit.

Extrication Responses

In-District: One (1) District Chief, One (1) Engine or Two Engines if on freeway main-lanes, 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.
The closest units are dispatched via automatic vehicle locator (AVL) by the Comm Center.
If a unit is closer than the ones dispatched, contact the Comm Center and request 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) Spring Fire Department staffed apparatus, One (1) Aerial.
Gas Leak Outside: One (1) District Chief, Two (2) Spring Fire Department staffed apparatus.
The closest units are dispatched via automatic vehicle locator (AVL) by the Comm Center.
If a unit is closer than the ones dispatched, contact the Comm Center and request to be added, and disregard the other unit.

Tanker or Booster Responses

Two (2) personnel from the on-duty crew shall respond with the Tanker/Booster to the dispatched incident.
The remaining two (2) personnel shall respond with the staffed apparatus to provide manpower.
If only three (3) personnel are on duty, one (1) person can respond in the Tanker, but this is not the preferred method.

Heavy Utility Truck (HUT)/LMTV Responses

Two (2) personnel from the on-duty crew shall respond with the HUT/LMTV to the dispatched incident.
The preferred method is one (1) personnel from each staffed apparatus.
The remaining personnel will stay back to continue staffing the normally staffed apparatus and be available to respond to other emergency incidents.
If staffing does not permit a two (2) person response, one (1) person can respond in the HUT/LMTV, but this is not the preferred method.

Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) Responses

Two (2) personnel from the on-duty crew or Rescue Truck shall respond with a Utility Vehicle capable of towing the UTV and trailer to the dispatched incident.
The remaining two (2) personnel shall respond with the staffed apparatus to provide manpower.
If only three (3) personnel are on duty, one (1) person can respond in the Utility Vehicle capable of towing the UTV, but this is not the preferred method.

Rescue/Evacuation Boat(s) Responses

Two (2) personnel from the on-duty crew or Rescue Truck shall respond with a Utility Vehicle/Booster capable of towing the Rescue/Evacuation Boats and trailer to the dispatched incident.
The remaining two (2) personnel shall respond with the Rescue Truck or staffed apparatus to provide manpower.
If only three (3) personnel are on duty, one (1) person can respond in the Utility Vehicle capable of towing the Rescue/Evacuation Boats and trailer, but this is not the preferred method.

Station Medical Responses

The closest staffed apparatus shall respond to their respective station medical responses.
Specialty staffed apparatus, i.e. Aerial/Rescue, shall respond to additional station medical responses for their respective station if the primary staffed apparatus is not in service.

Freeway Responses

The closest staffed apparatus and Heavy Utility Truck (HUT) will be dispatched and shall respond.
The first arriving apparatus shall position themselves to block the scene and position close enough to begin providing patient care.
The Heavy Utility Truck (HUT) shall stop “up-stream” from the incident and position as an additional scene blocker.
If staffing does not allow for a response by a Heavy Utility Truck, the officer in charge shall ensure a “blocker” apparatus is dispatched.
This "blocker" apparatus shall stop “up-stream” from the incident and position as an additional scene blocker.

Mutual Aid Responses

When a non-staffed apparatus is dispatched to a mutual aid response, the closest staffed apparatus shall respond with the non-staffed apparatus.
If a staffed apparatus is dispatched to a mutual aid incident, the staffed apparatus shall respond as requested.

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