Chap 11 Fire/ Emergency Ops Flashcards
What info should be included on Bf-4
All members on duty Tool/hose assignment Rising position Mask assignment Group number
Note Chauffeur under officer and tillerman under chauffeur
In duplicate
When should the BF-4 be prepared
Immediately after roll call
Who determines that the apparatus door is fully opened and secured before apparatus is moved?
Chauffeur
Officer
Member assigned to open door
Note assignment given at roll cal
What should the officer do when reporting for duty he finds company out of quarters
Call the roll
Contact dispatcher to determine location of unit and if relief is required
If company relocated he shall notify battalion
Officers shall not converse with chauffeurs when responding except when necessary to discuss?
Speed of apparatus
Information received by radio
Route to be taken
S.I.R
When responding to alarms , audible warning devices shall be dispensed with when consistent with safety in vicinity of
- Hospitals
- Theaters
- Churches
- Or other occupancies with large number of ppl
NOTE :discretion when passing hotels and residential districts at night
When turning corners no apparatus shall be drivin in excess of
15 MPH
Never pass another apparatus going in same direction unless
Unless signaled by officer
Can you drive down a one way street for more than a block according to regs
Yes
Only when absolutely necessary
Full stop before entering intersection
Apparatus proceed only when safe response assured
Parkways and express highways can be used for responses
Yes but only emergency when there use would facilitate response
Do not use for returning from alarms
First officer to arrive at location indicated by alarm and finding no fire shall
- Cause through investigation and report results to chief
2. If investigation complete before chief arrives than transmit appropriate signal
If going to draft water officers shall do what before drafting is started
Soundings taken
If at operation near water , if non-potable water is used in conjunction with potable water( city main) who should be notified
Dispatcher
Officers can accept volunteer duty only if
Duty will material assist operations
Members equipped with PPE
direct supervision of chief or company officer
Discontinued as soon as practical
If a member finds article of value at a fire or emergency what should be done
Member turn over to officer
Officer to OIC