Engine Ops Ch2 In Quarters

Question 1

In addition to assigning firefighting positions, the officer will assign each member an ??

Answer 1

apparatus riding position
mask
handie-talkie radio
Sec 2.3

Question 2

The following positions shall be assigned: nozzle,
back-up, door, and control. For units staffed with four (4) firefighters, the “door” and
“control” positions will be performed by the same member Engine companies should also designate a
member to do what in case of Ladder Delay

Answer 2

Perform forcible entry in the event that the assigned ladder company is delayed
Sec 2.2

Question 3

Immediately after roll call, the company officer, accompanied by the chauffeur, should
inspect and examine the unit’s apparatus. Any deficiencies noted shall be remedied or
otherwise handled as per Department procedures and proper entries and notifications
made by the officer. The following specific topics shall be discussed:

Answer 3

• General response routes and any modifications to normal response routes.
• Road and weather conditions.
• Dangerous areas or intersections.
Sec 2.4

Question 4

Engine company firefighters shall stand roll call with all their Department issued
personal protective equipment. This equipment includes helmet, bunker coat, bunker
pants and boots, gloves, and hood. In addition what is carried by all engine personnel ??
According to Engine Ops 10 What additional item shall be carried by both Ladder and Eng Personnel ??

Answer 4

hose strap
chock
spanner 
shall be carried by each engine company member.
Sec 2.6

Wooden Sprinkler Wedge
Sec 10.4.2

Question 5

Department equipment such as Scott masks, handie-talkie radios, and PASS alarms shall
be assigned and inspected according to Department SOP’s. Department issued flashlights
should also be exchanged and inspected at this time and placed on each members bunker coat
Agree or Disagree

Answer 5

Disagree!!
on the apparatus at each
riding position.
Sec 2.7

Question 6

The most important tools engine company firefighters use on the fireground are:

Answer 6

• Serviceable hydrants
• Engine apparatus
• Hose and fittings
• Nozzles
Sec 2.8

Question 7

In addition to transporting firefighters and equipment to the scene of
a fire or emergency the engine company apparatus provides the water supply for
fire attack. All engine company firefighters should be able to perform the following functions: 1-3

Answer 7

• Transfer the engine apparatus from “road” to “pump”.
• Connect the apparatus to a hydrant using each of the several connections available and standard hose.
• Charge and maintain adequate pressure on a hoseline using the pump panel controls.
Sec 2.8.2

Question 8

15/16 inch main stream tip (MST) belong to the 1 3/4” or 2 1/2” nozzle ??

Answer 8

for use on 1 3/4 inch handling.

Sec 2.8.4

Question 9

1 1/8 inch main stream tip (MST) belong to the 1 3/4” or 2 1/2” nozzle ??

Answer 9

for use on 2 1/2 inch handling.

Sec 2.8.4