Response Model (medium)
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What is the primary responsibility of the officer in charge of the apparatus during a response?

  • To evaluate the performance of the crew
  • To upgrade the response based on incident information (correct)
  • To direct traffic at the scene
  • To remain in contact with dispatched units

    • In a residential structure fire response, how many engines are dispatched?

  • Four (4)
  • Five (5) (correct)
  • Three (3)
  • Two (2)

    • What should remaining units do once units have been dispatched to an incident?

  • Take a break until further notice
  • Remain in service and not add themselves to the incident (correct)
  • Turn off their engines
  • Leave their station to assist

    • Which of the following is NOT part of the response for a commercial multi-family structure fire?

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

    What is the process if a unit discovers it is closer to the incident than those dispatched?

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

    How many aerial units are dispatched for a commercial multi-family extrication response?

    <p>None</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional unit is included in both residential and commercial structure fire responses?

    <p>ALS Medic Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which unit is the least number for the residential structure fire response?

    <p>Rehab/Cascade Vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Fire Chief in relation to the guideline?

    <p>To review the guideline annually for accuracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a non-emergency incident?

    <p>Fluid Spills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should occur if an incident is dispatched without a staffed apparatus?

    <p>The closest staffed apparatus should add themselves and respond</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Based on call information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does AVL stand for in the context of the guidelines?

    <p>Automatic Vehicle Locator</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>House Fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is prohibited concerning in-service apparatus and incidents?

    <p>Adding themselves to incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a non-emergency response according to the guidelines?

    <p>It is deemed low acuity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required response for a gas leak inside a residential building?

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

    Which unit is NOT included in the response for a gas leak outside?

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

    In case of only three personnel on duty, what is the preferred response method for a Tanker?

    <p>One (1) personnel in the Tanker and one (1) with staffed apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is correct about responses to gas leaks in commercial buildings?

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

    What is the protocol if a unit is discovered to be closer than those initially dispatched to an incident?

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

    What is the total number of engines dispatched for a gas leak inside a commercial building?

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

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

    <p>When staffing does not permit a two-person response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many personnel should typically respond with the Tanker for emergency incidents?

    <p>Two (2)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a situation where only three personnel are on duty, what is the preferred method for responding with a UTV?

    <p>Two personnel respond with the Utility Vehicle and UTV.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the Heavy Utility Truck (HUT) do when it arrives at a freeway incident?

    <p>Stop upstream and position as an additional scene blocker.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When responding to a Rescue/Evacuation Boat incident, what vehicle is used to tow the boats?

    <p>A Utility Vehicle/Booster.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For station medical responses, which apparatus should respond first?

    <p>The closest staffed apparatus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In mutual aid responses, which apparatus should respond alongside a non-staffed apparatus?

    <p>The nearest staffed apparatus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What actions should the first arriving apparatus take upon arriving at an incident scene?

    <p>Block the scene and provide patient care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If two personnel respond with a Utility Vehicle for a UTV emergency, what will the other two personnel do?

    <p>Provide manpower with a staffed apparatus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When two personnel respond with a Utility Vehicle capable of towing the UTV, what is the method for responding if staffing is limited to three?

    <p>Have one personnel drive the vehicle alone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Spring Fire Department Response Model

    • Purpose: To provide Spring Fire Department personnel with information about response protocols.
    • Scope: All Spring Fire Department personnel must comply with these procedures.
    • Review: The Fire Chief or designee must review this guideline annually.
    • Non-Staffed Station Responses: If a non-staffed station apparatus is dispatched, an automatic vehicle locator (AVL) system automatically dispatches the closest staffed apparatus as well.
      • If a staffed apparatus is not dispatched, the closest staffed apparatus must respond.
      • Exception: Non-staffed station medical incidents.
    • Non-Emergency Responses: Incidents deemed low acuity, responded to in a non-emergency mode.
      • The officer in charge has the authority to upgrade the response based on factors like distance, traffic or call information.
      • Examples:
        • 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: Any incident not classified as non-emergency is responded to in emergency mode.
      • The officer in charge has the authority to downgrade the response based on call information.
      • It's important that all in service apparatus do not add themselves to incidents to ensure availability for other emergencies.

    Light Structure Responses:

    • Residential:
      • Two (2) Spring Fire Department staffed apparatus are dispatched.
    • Commercial/Multi-Family:
      • One (1) District Chief
      • Two (2) Spring Fire Department staffed apparatus
      • One (1) Aerial

    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

    Extrication Responses:

    • In-District:
      • One (1) District Chief
      • One (1) Engine (unless on freeway main-lanes, then 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

    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

    Tanker or Booster Responses:

    • Two (2) personnel from the on-duty crew respond with the Tanker/Booster.
    • The remaining two (2) personnel respond with the staffed apparatus to provide manpower.
    • In cases of only three (3) personnel, one (1) person can respond in the Tanker, but this is not preferred.

    Heavy Utility Truck/LMTV Responses:

    • Two (2) personnel from the on-duty crew respond with the HUT/LMTV.
    • The preferred method is one (1) personnel from each staffed apparatus, allowing the remaining apparatus to remain with three (3) personnel.
    • In cases of insufficient staffing, one (1) person can respond in the HUT/LMTV, 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 towing the UTV and trailer.
    • The remaining two (2) personnel respond with the staffed apparatus to provide manpower.
    • In cases of only three (3) personnel, one (1) person can respond in the Utility Vehicle towing the UTV, 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 towing the Rescue/Evacuation Boats and trailer.
    • The remaining two (2) personnel respond with the Rescue Truck or staffed apparatus to provide manpower.
    • In cases of only three (3) personnel, one (1) person can respond in the Utility Vehicle towing the Rescue/Evacuation Boats and trailer, but this is not preferred.

    Station Medical Responses:

    • The closest staffed apparatus responds to their respective station medical responses.
    • Specialty staffed apparatus (Aerial/Rescue) 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) are dispatched.
    • The first arriving apparatus blocks the scene and positions itself close enough for patient care.
    • The Heavy Utility Truck (HUT) stops "up-stream" from the incident and positions as an additional scene blocker.
    • If staffing does not permit a HUT response, a "blocker" apparatus is dispatched to position "up-stream" as an additional scene blocker.

    Mutual Aid Responses:

    • When a non-staffed apparatus is dispatched, the closest staffed apparatus responds with it.
    • When a staffed apparatus is dispatched, it responds as requested.

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    This quiz explores the response protocols for the Spring Fire Department. It covers guidelines for both staffed and non-staffed station responses, including emergency and non-emergency situations. Test your knowledge about the annual review process and the decision-making authority of the officers in charge.

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