FTP Hazmat 10 SOC support ladder companies

Question 1

The purpose of a SOC support ladder co is to identify hazardous materials.

T/F

Answer 1

false

they’re purpose is to assist in detecting has mat. HMTU or Haz-Mat 1 can id materials.

Question 2

To operate as a SOC support ladder co the unit shall be staffed with a minimum of 1 trained officer or acting officer and \_\_\_\_\_ trained FFs.
1
2
3
4

Answer 2

3

Question 3

Which is a permissible rescue for a SOC support ladder co?

A. the rescuer will enter the confined space and momentarily be out of the officers line of sight
B. A preson trapped in a cesspool with the hazard of oxygen deletion and immersion.
C. A rescue in a chemical tank where the hazards are not immediately known
D. The back up firefighter will not be able to remain on standby

Answer 3

b

Question 4

SOC support ladder cos carry shoring and can begin this evolution prior to the arrival of Rescue.

T/F

Answer 4

false

they don’t carry shoring and rescue is to perform this operation

Question 5

How would Ladder 42’s support vehicle identify itself over the radio if its being used as a rapid response vehicle?

A. 42 SV
B. SV 42
C. RR-42
D. 42-RR

Answer 5

C. RR-42

Question 6

During heavy radio traffic which shouldn’t be included in a preliminary report?

A. Coded radio signal
B. Type of operation
C. Location and address
D. Estimated time of operation
E. Status: 1. inservice 2. needs assistance

Answer 6

D.

Question 7

RR units encountering difficulty in calling for assistance shall use ___________.

1. radio from another unit
2. an operating ERS box
3. phone
4. report back to the staging area

Answer 7

2 ers box

Question 8

If a RR unit is available and cannot report this to dispatch, they should:

A. call from an ERS box
B. call dispatch via telephone
C. respond to alarms without being assigned
D. return to the staging area from which they responded and report AQ

Answer 8

D

don’t go over the radio and offer to respond and don’t respond without being assigned