203.01.10 Response and Actions

Question 1

Which engines will secure a water source in response to a structure fire?

Answer 1

A source of water supply shall be secured by the first two (2) due-in Engine Companies unless the pre-plan preempts this requirement. Third (3rd) Engine to Level 1 Stage at next closest hydrant and only secure water supply at the direction of Command

Question 2

What size/type of hose should be used for water supply?

Answer 2

The water supply should be a 5” supply line, or soft suction

Question 3

On narrow or dead-end streets where access will be limited, Engine Companies should consider utilizing:

Answer 3

A reverse lay (Crossfire) to a hydrant past the address to allow unimpeded access for the first arriving Ladder Company

Question 4

In the event a supply source or line cannot be secured, the Officer of the Engine Company must:

Answer 4

Notify Command immediately. Later arriving Companies may need to relay water to this Engine Company.

Question 5

For each supply hose lay, over _______ an Engine Company shall be placed to boost pressure and relay water to the initial attack Engine Company

Answer 5

1000 feet

Question 6

For Defensive or Large GPM operations, FAO’s should ensure the 5” supply is coming directly into:

Answer 6

The side intake to provide maximum GPM flow into the fire pump and avoid any friction loss from the front intake piping

Question 7

What line can be used for most fires (i.e., one or two rooms in a residential fire, multi-families, compartmentalized areas)?

Answer 7

1-3/4 inch attack line

Question 8

A 2-1/2 fire line shall be used for the following:

Answer 8

Commercial, Industrial, Retail, Auto Repair
Shops, Churches or High Rise Occupancies

Question 9

For obvious defensive operations, what size tips should be used on the ATTACK LINE?

Answer 9

1-1/4” or 1-3/8”

Question 10

What is the most important means of egress to protect?

Answer 10

The interior stairs

Question 11

Where should the first line be placed (typically)?

Answer 11

Between fire and victims via the primary means of egress

Question 12

Where should the second line be placed (typically)?

Answer 12

i. Back-up first line in the event of failure of the first line by providing additional GPM in the event the first line can’t control the fire.
ii. Position to control exposures in the event the first line didn’t control exposures initially.
iii. Position on interior if the first engine chooses to protect exposures, protect trapped occupants.
iv. Floor above if not needed for back up because the 1 line is controlling the fire. ENSURE SECOND LINE IS SUFFICIENT TO REACH THE FLOOR ABOVE.
v. Fire line choice must be the same size or larger than the first line.

Question 13

Where should the third line be placed?

Answer 13

i. As directed by Command.
ii. Cover secondary means of egress.
iii. Protect trapped occupants above the fire, on fire escapes or
in any type of danger.
iv. Exposure control, line deployment into exposed buildings
v. Vertical extension to floors above or other areas if
necessary

Question 14

True or False: First two Engine Companies shall always work to put the first line into service

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Do not operate fire streams into smoke unless:

Answer 15

You are encountering extreme levels of heat or suspect unseen rollover or black fire, which will lead to a flashover, or rapid-fire spread event

Question 16

The largest tip size should be utilized initially on the mounted master stream device, preferably the:

Answer 16

2-inch tip

Question 17

If no exterior stairs or door to access the basement and
HEAVY FIRE CONDITIONS EXIST WITHIN THE BASEMENT, then “knock down” fire from:

Answer 17

An exterior window prior to attempting to enter from interior steps

Question 18

Where should the second and third lines be placed in a basement fire?

Answer 18

iii. If safe to do so, the second line must go to the interior of the building at the steps to the basement and protect the rest of the building from vertical extension.
iv. Third line may back-up either line or go to top floor for extension control.

Question 19

What type of fires should Class A foam be used?

Answer 19

Class A foam shall be used on all offensive, interior attack
lines unless specifically instructed to not use the foam by the Company officer or Incident Commander. Don’t wait for the foam to be called for, use it on all fires.

Question 20

What type of fires should Class A foam NOT be used on?

Answer 20

Class A foam shall not be utilized for defensive or master stream operations

Question 21

First Arriving Engine, position apparatus to not impeded access to structure for the Ladder Co., this is done by?

Answer 21

Pulling past the structure

Question 22

True or False: If the apparatus mounted master stream is needed due to large fire volume or immediate exposure protection, then
the ENGINE owns the front of the building.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

First Arriving Engine, list the directions that could be given to the Second Engine

Answer 23

i. Assist with attack line
ii. Bring a back-up attack line
iii. Take an attack line above the fire.
iv. Protect an exposure
v. Go On-Deck

Question 24

What tools does the First Engine officer need to have?

Answer 24

Haligan Tool and TIC

Question 25

What is the most important task of the Second Engine?

Answer 25

Ensure efficient and timely stretch of the first fire line, without kinks and advancing to the seat of the fire. THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT INITIAL TASK.

Question 26

If a 2-1/2” fire line is deployed by the initial company for offensive operations, then the 2nd engine is ALWAYS mandated to:

Answer 26

Assist the 1st engine and remain a cohesive part of that fire attack crew.

Question 27

Only when the SECOND ENGINE is not needed on a simple stretch to a 1 or 2 story private dwelling, the Second Engine should:

Answer 27

Deploy a backup hose line at the direction of the initial incident commander

Question 28

True or False: The backup line should come from the FIRST ENGINE whenever possible

Answer 28

False, the backup line should come from the second engine whenever possible. This action will provide two independent hose lines and water supplies in the event of mechanical failure of the first engine or hydrant.

Question 29

If the initial attack line is containing and extinguishing the fire the
backup hose line may be repositioned to:

Answer 29

The floor above the fire to cut off vertical fire extension. This must be communicated to Command.

Question 30

What are the initial actions for the 3rd Engine?

Answer 30

Level 1 Stage at the next appropriate hydrant and wait for direction
from Command.

Question 31

Once given an assignment by Command, the 3rd arriving Engine duties are as follows:

Answer 31

i. The FAO shall assist first and second due Engine Company
FAOs if not operating their engine..
ii. If 2nd Engine Company is assisting and committed to first
attack line, deploy a back-up line.
1. Deploy this line from the second engine whenever
possible to provide two independent hose lines and water supplies in the event of mechanical failure of the first engine or hydrant.
2. The backup hose line should usually be deployed through the same entrance as the initial attack hose line.
3. Backup line should be same size or greater than the initial attack line.
iii. If the initial attack line is containing and extinguishing the fire the backup hose line may be repositioned to the floor above the fire to cut off vertical fire extension. Shall notify Command when repositioning above the fire.
iv. If ordered, also be prepared to: Search, Ventilate or perform any needed fire ground tasks.

Question 32

What tools should the Officer of the 3rd Engine have?

Answer 32

TIC, handy line and hose strap

Question 33

What designation will the 4th Engine be on a 1-Alarm?

Answer 33

The Safety Engine, will be the 4th Engine on the 1-alarm assignment and shall be responsible for establishing Accountability and assisting with RAT Operations

Question 34

For structure fires, what are standard Ladder Co functions?

Answer 34

Forcible entry, search, rescue, ventilation, salvage, and overhaul

Question 35

What is salvage?

Answer 35

Salvage is the act of protecting property from damage from fire or
water.

Question 36

When should salvage begin?

Answer 36

Salvage should begin with the arrival of the firefighting force

Question 37

What is overhaul? And when does it begin?

Answer 37

Overhauling is a thorough examination used to make certain that a fire is completely extinguished; it begins as soon as visible fire is extinguished

Question 38

What should overhaul efforts focus on?

Answer 38

Overhaul efforts should focus on searching for and locating hidden fire

Question 39

It is advisable to remove all burned debris and materials from the main fire area. Who does this need to be coordinated with?

Answer 39

This needs to be coordinated with the Fire Investigator and Command

Question 40

What are the actions/responsibilities of the first arriving truck A team?

Answer 40

i. Force entry
ii. Equipped with TIC, Halligan, Striking Tool and hooks at a
minimum.
iii. Search fire floor for endangered persons
iv. Open up and expose hidden fire after primary fire has been knocked down.
v. The Officer shall advise Command of conditions discovered, work performed and benchmarks completed.

Question 41

What are the actions/responsibilities of the first arriving truck B team?

Answer 41

1. Spot apparatus to advantage
2. Search and force entry with Team A
3. Perform 360 checking sides and rear for endangered
   persons and fire extension with 24’ extension
   ladder.
4. Remove obviously endangered persons.
5. Ventilate as needed
6. Open up and expose hidden fire.

Question 42

What equipment should the First Truck A-Team be equipped with?

Answer 42

Equipped with TIC, Halligan, Striking Tool and hooks at a
minimum

Question 43

First Truck, B-Team should raise ladders as needed with priority to?

Answer 43

Structures with front porch roofs for second floor egress.

Question 44

True or False: Second Truck should Level 1 stage until given an assignment by IC

Answer 44

True

Question 45

Which truck is responsible for positioning the PPV fan?

Answer 45

Second Arriving Truck

Question 46

Which Truck will be designated as the RAT Truck?

Answer 46

Third (3rd ) Arriving Ladder Company (RAT

Question 47

What will RAT Truck do upon arrival?

Answer 47

On arrival will Level 1 stage unless the first companies report a “working fire”, then will respond forward and notify Command that you are beginning RAT duties. For example, “RAT 20 is beginning Proactive RAT duties.”

Question 48

First Heavy Rescue should do what until given an assignment by IC?

Answer 48

Level 1 Stage

Question 49

First Heavy Rescue assignments could be:

Answer 49

i. On deck
ii. Secure utilities
iii. Additional fire lines to other areas for extension
iv. Relief of interior crews
v. Ladder Company duties; raise ladders, overhaul, salvage,
ventilation.
vi. Search and rescue
vii. RAT Assist

Question 50

Who may be needed to assist the Incident Commander to assess the structural stability of a building when necessary?

Answer 50

First Heavy Rescue

Question 51

Second arriving Heavy Rescue on an extra alarm should do what initially?

Answer 51

Level 2 Stage

Question 52

If the First Heavy Rescue is operating in the hazardous zone what should the Second Heavy Rescue do?

Answer 52

RAT assist

Question 53

How should the Second Heavy Rescue position apparatus?

Answer 53

Shall position the apparatus in a manner to facilitate a rapid exit from the scene should another response become necessary

Question 54

Assuming there are two Heavy Rescue’s on scene, which one should equipment be acquired from?

Answer 54

All equipment should be procured from the first arriving Heavy Rescue Company leaving the second Heavy Rescue intact for future response.