104 Payroll & Assignment

Question 1

What cities are responsible for staffing Squads?

Answer 1

8 total
Tempe, Chandler, and Glendale
Mesa has 2
Phoenix has 3

Question 2

What must personnel Sign when taking a spot on special operations?

Answer 2

“Statement of Commitment” agreeing to remain in the position for not less than two years, and staying in the program for four years, after completion of training and receiving the applicable technician certification

Question 3

What are special operations training requirements?

Answer 3

• Sixteen (16) training sessions at three hours each (every Monday or Tuesday, depending on the discipline).
• In addition to the above training, two joint training exercises will be conducted annually.

Question 4

What are the squad functions?

Answer 4

(13)
- Search, rescue, and treatment
- Stretch hose lines
- Operate nozzles
- Proactive safety practices
- Ventilation
- Forcible entry
- Raise ladders
- Provide access/check fire extension
- Utility control
- Provide lighting
- Perform overhaul
- Extrication
- Loss control

Question 5

Squads will be assigned to all 3-1 assignments within what distance?

Answer 5

5 Miles

Question 6

What are the dispatch response for all squads of 1st alarm and greater?

Answer 6

One Heavy Rescue /Squad will be assigned to all working 1st Alarm assignments. All greater alarms will receive two additional Heavy Rescues

Question 7

How many squads will be dispatched on a collapse Rescue assignments?

Answer 7

2