600-02 Response, Placement, Company Fuctions

Question 1

When staging is more than 3 minutes away

Answer 1

There will be Base and a forward location is called Staging

This is typical for high-rise structures

Question 2

Level 1 Staging

1st Engine

Answer 2

Size-Up / Command / Mode / Initial Accountability
Forcible entry
Search and rescue
Attack line
Own water supply if necessary

Question 3

Level 1 Staging

2nd Engine

Answer 3

Water supply
Secondary attack lines
Support sprinkler and standpipe operations if applicable

Question 4

Level 1 Staging

3rd Engine

Answer 4

RIC

Reconnoiter the building

Question 5

Level 1 Staging

1st Truck

Answer 5

Size-Up / Command if 1st unit
Aerial operations
Ventilation
Search and rescue

Question 6

Level 1 Staging

1st Squad

Answer 6

Lighting and power
Secure utilities
Assist truck company
Secure scene with banner tape
SCBA refill

Question 7

Level 1 Staging

1st Rescue

Answer 7

Life safety and patient care

Assist first in engine with forcible entry, ventilation

Question 8

Level 1 Staging

1st Ambulance

Answer 8

Transport and assist rescue or rehab

Question 9

Level 1 Staging

1st Utility

Answer 9

Stage and await assignment from command

Question 10

The company officer should give a radio conditions report

Answer 10

Every 10 minutes

Question 11

While in Investigative mode

Answer 11

All units will stage 1 to 4 blocks away

Question 12

Fast attack mode

Answer 12

Attack strategy is offensive or marginal

Question 13

Under fast attack mode all units will

Answer 13

Assume level one staging

Question 14

When in command post mode all units will

Answer 14

Assume default level one staging assignments

Question 15

Default level one staging assignments are based on

Answer 15

Offensive or marginal attack mode’s

Question 16

When the situation appears to be defensive on arrival or questionable for marginal attack

Answer 16

It is imperative for the incident commander to advise the inbound units not to take the default level one assignments

Question 17

1st Truck in front of house except 1 and 2

Answer 17

1. Multi-story occupied structure with smoke or fire showing, placement shall be to enable rescue from upper floors
2. Large volume fire showing (already vented) and/or threatening exposures, placement shall be to enable establishment of aerial fire stream

Question 18

Whenever an Engine, Truck, or Pumper responds to a mutual aid assignment

Answer 18

it will notify Command of the number of personnel responding

Question 19

1st Truck in front of house except 3 and 4

Answer 19

3. Mobile home parks or small structures (under 1,400 sq. ft.), placement shall be 250 ft. from fire structure out of way of engines laying lines but accessible for equipment or defensive operations, unless unit is used for other functions
4. If a truck company is first due, it will follow first arriving engine functions, if it has pumping capabilities

Question 20

How long does a unit have to go “responding”

Answer 20

0700-2200= 60 seconds
2200-0700= 90 seconds

Question 21

First arriving company

Answer 21

Placement at discretion of officer, provide size-up, assume command, declare command mode and mode of operation.

Question 22

Second arriving company

Answer 22

Be prepared to assume command if necessary. If level 1 staging is not wanted, or not ready to give assignments, advise incoming units to stage 1-4 blocks away.

Question 23

All incoming units

Answer 23

Assume default level 1 staging assignments unless directed by IC.
Units should announce on scene, DO NOT request assignment from IC, assume level 1 staging assignment

Question 24

Level II Staging

Answer 24

Established by 1st arriving 2nd alarm unit. Large area at least 600’ from scene

Question 25

Staging Officer

Answer 25

Responsible for tracking units and personnel, and control ingress/egress from staging.