Mutual Aid

Question 1

PF&R currently participates in Mutual aid agreements with who?

Answer 1

ALL fire agencies bordering the City of Portland

Question 2

What kind of adapter may you need on a mutual Aid fire?

Answer 2

Storz adapter

Question 3

Who is the Mutual Aid Liaison officer?

Answer 3

Chief officer assigned to BOEC

Question 4

PF&R firefighters will operate under the direct command of who?

Answer 4

Their own company officers

Question 5

What is the difference between mutual AID and mutual RESPONSE?

Answer 5

AID voluntary exchange of services mutually agreed by contract

RESPONSE Pre assigned response by 2 or more jurisdictions

Question 6

What 4 main examples given of information needed should a company officer ensure regarding mutual aid operational efficiency?

Answer 6

1. Need for threaded Storz adapters
2. Special assignments at target hazards
3. Hydrant lists
4. OGs, (RIT, radio, accountability)

Question 7

As an Officer responding on a mutual aid, what is the first thing to do?

Answer 7

Immediately obtain mutual aid fire channel & begin monitoring

Determine if a PF&R Chief Officer response is necessary

Question 8

On a mutual aid fire, who is the sole judge of determining extent/imminently of danger to PF&R personnel/equipment?

Answer 8

The Officer in charge of any PF&R crew/s

Question 9

After a mutual aid incident upon return to quarters, what should the Company Officer do?

Answer 9

Complete all necessary Journal and Incident System entries

Question 10

If PF&R is requested for a structure fire mutual aid or other significant incident, who does BOEC notify?

Answer 10

Appropriate BC and C103

Question 11

Additionally, on duty C103 must be notified for AUTHORIZATION if there are mutual aid requests for how many apparatus?

Answer 11

> 3 Engines and 1 Truck

Question 12

What is a liason guide?

Answer 12

On-duty member detailed from in service companies.

Assists mutual aid with routes, addresses, hydrants, operating procedures

Function as regular member of crew, ensure there is an SCBA

Question 13

Do not use mutual aid companies for what tasks?

Answer 13

Overhaul or cleanup work

Question 14

Can mutual aid companies be utilized in same manner as Portland companies?

Answer 14

YES

Question 15

In addition to routinely interacting with mutual aid companies and becoming familiar with equipment, what else should company officers also do with mutual aid partners?

Answer 15

1. Drill
2. Actively participate in in prefire planning of target hazards

Question 16

Are we allowed to be dispatched on mutual aid to Non-Protected Areas?

Answer 16

We will NOT be dispatched unless authorized by Chief of Bureau or C103

Question 17

True or False: Mutual aid companies shall or shall not be utilized in the same manner as Portland companies?

Answer 17

SHALL

Question 18

Who is the Mutual Aid Liason Officer?

Answer 18

Chief Officer assigned to BOEC