Communications CH 7

Question 0

Special calls for an additional Engine and Ladder after a signal 75 are acceptable under the following conditions

Answer 0

• Fire “NOT UNDER CONTROL” and the requested units are to be in reserve at the scene pending clarification of the situation
• Fire “PROBABLY WILL HOLD” or “UNDER CONTROL” and the requested units are for relief purposes

Question 1

An IC considering calling an additional engine and truck after a 75 signal must be aware of and take into account the

Answer 1

Reflex Time. This refers to the elapsed time from the recognition of the need for additional units to the time the requested units arrive on the scene and are in position to operate

Question 2

Once an additional Engine and Ladder have been special called above a signal 75 (doubtful) any additional engine companies must be obtained through the

Answer 2

Transmission of a higher alarm. Additional Ladder companies may be special called WITHOUT transmission of the higher alarm

Question 3

If the IC has special called units above the normal assignment and subsequently orders the next higher alarm, only

Answer 3

The balance of the greater alarm assignment will be assigned

Question 4

What additional units can you expect to receive after transmitting a 2nd alarm

Answer 4

Field Comm
Safety Battalion
Rescue Battalion
Satellite Unit