5-94 Reduced Response Class E & J Alarms Citywide Flashcards
What Units will be assigned to all Class “E” alarms citywide, on a 24 hour basis?
1.2
One Engine or one Ladder Company with a Battalion Chief will be assigned to all Class “E” alarms citywide, on a 24 hour basis.
What Units will be assigned to hotel occupancies (Class “J” Alarms) from 0700 hours through 1900 hours citywide?
1.3
One Engine or one Ladder Company with a Battalion Chief shall be assigned to hotel occupancies (Class “J” Alarms) from 0700 hours through 1900 hours citywide.
What Units will be assigned to hotel occupancies (Class “J” Alarms) from 1900 to 0700 hours?
1.3
From 1900 to 0700 hours, units will be assigned to Class ”J” alarms as per box assignments.
If a Class “E” Alarm is the only alarm received from a given address, what Unit(s) shall be dispatched?
2.1
If a Class “E” Alarm is the only alarm received from a given address, one Engine or one Ladder Company shall be dispatched. The single unit shall be assigned according to the alarm box assignment. This same procedure shall apply to Class “J” Alarms received between the hours of 0700 through 1900 hours.
Engine Companies are assigned to respond to Class “E” alarms in during the months of January, March, May, July, September and November.
Ladder Companies are assigned during the months of February, April, June, August, October and December. What is the priority of assignment if the 1st Company is not available to respond?
- 4 During those months Engines are assigned to respond, the following priority shall be used for assignment; 1st, 2nd, 3rd, due Engine; 1st, 2nd, due Ladder assigned to box.
- 5 During those months Ladders are assigned to respond, the following priority shall be used for assignment; 1st, 2nd, due Ladder, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, due Engine; assigned to box. If none of the above units are available, the dispatchers shall select the unit to respond at their discretion.
A subsequent alarm of any type from the same address shall cause what to happen?
2.6
A subsequent alarm of any type from the same address shall call for the remainder of the full first alarm assignment.
On arrival at a Class “E” or “J” alarm, the officer shall enter building with all firefighters except which one? Why?
ADD 1 sec. 2.
On arrival at a Class “E” or “J” alarm, the officer shall enter building with all firefighters except the chauffeur, who shall remain in the apparatus to monitor both the Department radio and handie-talkie for additional information. The chauffeur shall also relay information between the officer and the dispatcher.
When a Engine company arrives for a class E alarm on a single unit response what shall the FF’s take with them?
ADD 1 sec. 3.
Members entering the building shall be equipped with their personal protective equipment and SCBA. Ladder companies shall bring their usual compliment of tools.
Engine companies shall bring forcible entry tools into lobby. At this time no rolled up lengths of hose will be required.
Officer shall make contact with building personnel; inquire as to the alarm source and direct building personnel to reset the alarm system. If the alarm panel does reset how long should the officer remain to assure the reset holds?
ADD. 1 sec. 4.
The officer shall remain approximately two to three minutes to assure that the reset holds.
If the alarm panel does not reset or is again activated, the officer must view the panel for alarm location and verify the floor from which alarm is transmitted. How many members should accompany the officer when investigating the alarm source?
Add 1 SEC. 5.1
In addition to the member remaining in the apparatus, the officer shall leave an additional
member of the engine or ladder company in the lobby. If the officer intends to use an elevator for an alarm activation above the 7th floor, the officer shall enter the elevator with the remaining members.
Officer and the remaining member(s) investigate while one firefighter remains with elevator.
What should the Officer transmit upon any indication of smoke or heat?
(2 Answers depending on conditions)
ADD 1 sec. 5.2.1
Engine or ladder company officer shall contact firefighter in lobby or chauffeur in the apparatus and request additional help. (Transmit the box, or 10-76).
What should the Engine company do after transmitting the box or giving a 10-76?
ADD 1 sec.’s 5.2.2
Engine company officer shall return to lobby with firefighters and secure the necessary hose and equipment in preparation to operate as per High-Rise Procedures. At this time, the alarm panel should be checked again and the elevators should be recalled. Additional information may become available and should be relayed to incoming units.
5.2.3
Unless there will be an undue delay in the arrival of additional units, the engine company shall remain in the lobby and await arrival of a ladder company.
What should the Ladder Company do after transmitting the box or giving a 10-76?
ADD 1 Sec.’s 5.2.4
Ladder company personnel need not return to the lobby since they have their normal compliment of tools with them.
5.2.5
The ladder company officer shall return the elevator car in use to the lobby with a firefighter in preparation to transport incoming members to the upper floors.
5.2.6
Ladder company chauffeur shall report to lobby and gather any information available from the alarm panel, building personnel, etc., and convey that information to incoming units.
