406 Structure Fire/ Signal 25

Question 1

All unit will assigned to a structure fire will fall into one of two categories.

Answer 1

primary suppression unit,

support units

Question 2

Primary suppression units consist of?

Answer 2

• the 1st two arriving Engine Companies for residential fires
• the 1st three arriving Engine Companies for commercial fire
• the first arriving Ladder Company at all fires

(all other units responding will be considered support staff)

Question 3

Signal 25

First- Arriving Apparatus

Answer 3

• Command shall be established and initial report transmitted

Question 4

Signal 25

First arriving Engine

Answer 4

• proceed to dispatched location assess extent of involvement
• hydrant location
• if condition warrant , secure water supply ( layout for secondary units)

Question 5

Second arriving Engine

Answer 5

• Approach the scene only as for as the closest hydrant

- In areas with hydrants, stand-by uncommitted unitl directions are received.

Question 6

Third-Arriving Engine

Answer 6

• approach the scene only as far as the next closest hydrant
• stand-by uncommitted until directions are received ( areas without hydrants)
• structures fires within complexes that utilize private hydrants require the third arriving engine to stage on municipal hydrant outside the complex.

Question 7

First arriving Ladder

Answer 7

proceed to advantageous location near affected area of the involved address.

Question 8

Second arriving Ladder

Answer 8

stage uncommitted and wait instructions from Command

anticipate and prepare to be assigned RIT duties

Question 9

First arriving Squad

Answer 9

assume RIT per SOG 408, unless otherwise directed by Command

Question 10

1st & 2nd Tankers

Answer 10

stage uncommitted and await instructions from Command

Question 11

First arriving Suppression Chief

Answer 11

Assume Command

Question 12

Second -Arriving Suppression Chief

Answer 12

Counsel with the IC

Question 13

If a JFRD engine or ladder responds to a structure fire with less than ______ on board, the Company Officer will notify FRCC

Answer 13

three firefighters

Question 14

______ will have the primary responsibility to call W4 signal after consultation with Command

Answer 14

Safety Chiefs

Question 15

On all W3’s or greater a _____ will be dispatched.

Answer 15

Rescue District/Battalion Chief

Question 16

The minimum apparatus assigned to the W4 Signal will be

Answer 16

one additional

• engine
• ladder
• rescue
• Rehab 37
• Air 5

Question 17

Primary units exceed one bottle of air prior to a signal 77

primary units exceeding 40 min of strenuous activity prior to a signal 77

All 2nd alarms or greater

Answer 17

W4 Signal