Responsibilities
What is the primary responsibility of the first arriving Engine on a Structure fire call?
Preform a scene size up and develop an initial fire attack.
Where should units position for gas leaks?
First arriving ENGINE should be no closer than 100 ft to the incident. All other units stage 300 ft
As the first arriving unit to a EMS call, what equipment should be taken in
Aid bag, Airway bag, Suction, and AED
What PPE is required for EMS calls?
Gloves, Mask, and Eye pro
When positioning for any incident what considerations should the driver make?
Proper placement for fire attack and access for the Truck (if possible)
When taking a hose up a ladder what is important to do before advancing further into the structure?
load the room and secure the end of the hose
What is needed for an LZ?
4 cones placed 120 ft apart, and a firefighter in full PPE ready to pull a line if necessary.
What protective gear should be worn on all structure fire calls?
Full gear and SCBA
Who is responsible for grabbing the ladder for to the second floor for fire attack?
Drivers bucket / Officer
What is the secondary job of the crew advancing the attack line?
Search accessible areas while advance
What is the bucket firefighters primary tool on the first in engine?
hose line
Is a safety vest required when you are in full turnout gear and SCBA
No. the only time a safety vest is not required is when you have an SCBA on.
What should you be doing as RIT?
Conduct a 360, attempt to determine the layout of the structure, note all access points, track locations of crews operating in the structure, Driver monitor O on the radio.
Do we take a hose with us for a primary search?
Yes
When preforming a search of a high-rise/apartment building what is an important tool to bring?
Hydroram
What gear does the driver wear as the third in unit?
full turnout gear and SCBA
You AOS of a construction site for an outside gas leak. You are met by the jobsite supervisor who states that they hit a 6" gas main while digging. what are your first actions?
Upgrade the incident. evacuate the area. establish zones. stretch a line.
What is the most import job of the Officer?
Maintain crew integrity
You are RIT. what equipment are you taking?
RIT pack, Search line, ladder, high-rise pack, irons, hydro ram, extinguisher.
What is the appropriate PPE for an LZ?
Helmet and eye protection as well as at least one person in full structural gear and SCBA