Sec 6 SEARCH, RESCUE, ABANDONMENT, WITHDRAWAL, AND EMERGENCY ROLL CALL 12/4/19

Question 1

To immediately exit the building or area due to safety concerns for emergency personnel, without regard for equipment. Hose lines are left in place.

Answer 1

Abandonment

Question 2

When the IC or ISO announce “Abandon the building”, apparatus operators who are with their vehicle at the incident shall activate the air horn for a count of 5-10 seconds in duration with a five second pause, then repeat this two more times.

Answer 2

AIR HORN/ABANDONMENT ALERT

Question 3

To remove the occupants or residents (non firefighting personnel) of a building, mall, or geographical area.

Answer 3

Evacuation

Question 4

A planned or orderly withdrawal/removal of firefighters from the hazardous zone or structure. Firefighters generally should exit as a company or team with all hose, tools and equipment.

Answer 4

Withdrawal

Question 5

____-_____ ____ in conjunction with continuous short blasts from vehicle air horns will be sounded by apparatus operators (after hearing the Incident Commander’s request for tones from Fire Dispatch, after hearing the Abandonment tones, or as directed by the Incident Commander).

Answer 5

High-low sirens

Question 6

If the user acknowledges by saying “____ _____”, they will be instructed to reset their radio by depressing the orange button for approximately two (2) to five (5) seconds. No further notifications will be necessary.

Answer 6

accidental activation