Acting Captain's Exam: Memos

Question 1

What is the apparatus response for a “Fire Reported Out” or an “appliance fire”

Answer 1

the two closest apparatus (pump/engine and a ladder) will be dispatched to the incident

Question 2

Which apparatus are dispatched to a Level I Hazmat Response?

Answer 2

Rescue 4 OR Engine 8 OR Engine 11 (which ever is closest)

Question 3

Which apparatus are dispatched to a Level II Hazmat Response?

Answer 3

Rescue 4, Support 4, Hazmat 2, Engine 8 and Engine 11, PC 1, one additional Pump/Engine and Car 73 for the cold zone

Question 4

Which apparatus are dispatched to a motor vehicle accident?

Answer 4

a minimum of two apparatus (including one rescue and the closest Engine/Pump/Ladder). Once command has been established, it will be determined if the Rescue unit is required to remain on scene or be released.

Question 5

List the maximum wind speed limitations governing safe deployment for the 3 brands of aerial ladder trucks.

Answer 5

SMEAL - (Ladder 40, Ladder 18): 56km/h
PIERCE - (Ladder 24): 56km/h
KME - (All KME aerials) - 80km/h

Question 6

According to the Employment Standards Act, what are the three reasons that an employee is entitled to a personal emergency leave day?

Answer 6

Personal Illness, injury or medical emergency
Death, illness, injury or medical emergency of a family member
An urgent matter that concerns a family member