Section XXIII Flashcards
Second alarms or calls for special companies must be authorized by who?
Officer in charge at the fire/emergency
The officer in charge of the fire shall promptly transmit a second alarm when?
When it is evident an additional assignment is needed to extinguish the fire.
Additional companies may be called to a fire/emergency for what reasons?
Special equipment, salvage, overhaul, additional manpower
Chief officers shall hold _____ responsible for the proper execution of assignments prescribed in:
company officers; the standard preplanned attack.
When may fire officers deviate from prescribed standard?
Unusual situations
When a company is at a fire but not in action, where should they be?
On or near the apparatus unless otherwise assigned
Where should company officers be at fires or other emergencies and why?
With their companies in order to direct their movements
COs left in charge of fire shall leave fire damaged properties in what condition?
Fire will not rekindle, cause further damage to life and property
How should the fire officer return the property to its owner?
Before leaving and in front of witnesses if possible
