Chapter 2 Flashcards
Coded Signals Used in Teleprinter Messages:
“5-7” vs “7-5”
“5-7”: 1 Engine and 1 Ladder Response Required
“7-5”: 3 Engines (OR 2 Eng 1 Squad), 2 Ladders, and 1 BC Required
Engine Suffixes:
- “C”
- “D”
- “F”
- “H”
- “I”
- “L”
Engine Suffixes:
- “C” Cfr-d eng
- “D” tech Decon task force eng
- “F” Fast unit
- “H” Haz mat tech unit
- “I” fireIce unit
- “L” Lobby control unit
Engine Suffixes (cont):
- “N”
- “P”
- “S”
- “T”
- “W”
- “Y”
Engine Suffixes (cont’d)
- “N” high rise Nozzle
- “P” high Pressure engine
- “S” communicationS unit
- “T” Transport backup unit
- “W” Water-ice rescue unit
- “Y” sYstems control unit
Ladder Suffixes:
- “C”
- “D”
- “F”
- “H”
- “R”
Ladder Suffixes:
- “C” Cpc unit
- “D” tech Decon task force ladder
- “F” Fast unit
- “H” Hi-rise roof team
- “R” Rescue Collapse transport
Ladder Suffixes (cont):
- “S”
- “T”
- “V”
- “W”
Ladder Suffixes (cont):
- “S” Soc Support truck
- “T” Transport backup unit
- “V” Ventilation support unit
- “W” Water-ice rescue unit
Battalion Chief Suffixes:
- “C”
- “D”
- “F”
- “H”
Battalion Chief Suffixes:
- “C” Communications unit leader
- “D” tech Decon task force leader
- “F” Foam coordinator
- “H” Hi-rise roof chief
Battalion Chief Suffixes (cont):
- “P”
- “R”
- “S”
- “T”
Battalion Chief Suffixes (cont):
- “P” staging area manager
- “R” Resource unit leader
- “S” Safety officer
- “T” Transit liaison officer
High Rise Unit Suffixes:
- “N”
- “V”
High Rise Unit Suffixes:
- “N” high rise Nozzle
- “V” Ventilation support unit
Eng “K”
Ladder “K”
Division Task Force
Division Task Force
Battalion Chief Suffixes
“G”
“K”
“L”
“G” FAST Group Supervisor
“K” Division Task Force
“L” Firefighter Locator Officer
Correct Suffix A. BC45F FAST Group Supervisor B. BC45D Division Task Force C. BC45L Firefighter Locator Officer D. BC45R High Rise Roof Chief
C
A “G”
B “K”
D “H”
Correct Prefix A. MS Mask Service Unit B. FT Foam Tender C. HRU High Rise Unit D. RS Rescue Collapse
B
Choose correct suffixes: (3) A. E002H Haz Mat Tech Unit B. E011C Communications Unit C. E012Y Systems Control Unit D. E013F Fire Ice Unit E. E017R High Rise Nozzle F. E019P High Pressure Pumper G. E025S Satellite Unit
A C F
Incorrect Ladder Suffix A. L005D Tech Decon Task Force Ladder B. L011R Rescue Collapse Transport C. L013T Division Task Force D. L021H Hi Rise Roof Team
C “K”
Incorrect
A. An Incident History Printout is a written chronological record of an operation or incident, and may be used by Chief Off in preparation of fire reports, particularly for fatal and multiple alarms
B. Within 7 days of occurrence, an Incident History Printout can be received on teleprinter in qtrs
C. To obtain Incident History Printout contact Field Communications Unit
D. Discretionary Response Box (DRB) is a box to which BC responds at their discretion. Units shall not acknowledge for Chief when this message is received unless BC responds. In effect 0900-2400 hours
B Within 5 days