Apparatus Positioning Flashcards
What is the positioning of the second two engine and their actions?
Inshore a water supply
Inshore the first line is operational
Deploy the second line
What is the apparatus positioning and actions of the first engine on a townhouse fire?
View as many sides as possible
Position to allow for rapid advancement of hose lines into the structure leaving priority position for the truck. Pool at least two address past the involved unit
Communicate via radio the on scene report, layout report, size up, the lab, situation report.
Primary actions will be deployment of the initial attack line and search as a line is being advanced
What is the positioning and actions for the third engine on a townhouse fire?
They should position to allow the crew rapid access to the structure while maintaining access and egress to the incident for additional resources
Take a position to prepare for providing a secondary water supply
Visual inspection of side Charlie and report those findings to command
Check for extension
Possible exposure line
If rear access is not available for the third do engine where should the engine be positioned?
Position at the end of the row closest to the involved unit to ensure hose lines can be placed to the rear
What is the positioning and actions of the fourth engine company on a townhouse fire?
Position out-of-the-way so they do not block access for incoming trucks
Assume RIT
What is the position and actions of the first truck company on a townhouse fire?
Position at the most strategic location that will allow for rapid placement of ladders and entry into the structure
The use of the aerial should also be anticipated and the turntable position either directly in front of the of old unit or upwind from the involved unit
Forced entry
Primary search
Ventilation
What is the position and actions of the second truck on a townhouse fire?
Position in the rear or in a position to cover the rear
Ground ladders to the rear
If there is no access to the rear where should the second truck position?
Position on side Alpha in front of the uncovered exposure
What is the position and actions of the rescue squad on a townhouse fire?
Position that affords rapid access to the structure but does not block other companies
Primary responsibility is search and rescue
Forcing entry
Ventilation
Laddering
