SOG 5-1-01 Standard Company Operations

Question 1

Engine Company Functions

Answer 1

• Search, rescue, treatment
• Initial Rapid Intervention Team (IRIT) duties
• Stretch Hoselines
• Operate nozzles
• Pump hoselines
• Loss control

Question 2

Ladder Company Functions

Answer 2

• Search and rescue
• Ventilation
• Forcible entry
• Raise ladders
• Provide access/check fire extension
• Utility control
• Operate aerial master streams
• Perform overhaul
• Extrication
• Loss control
• Provide lighting

Question 3

Rescue Company Functions

Answer 3

• Transportation of sick and injured to hospitals
• IRIT duties (depending on arrival order of units)
• Search, rescue, and treatment
• Utility control (gas/electric)
• General firefighting duties as assigned by Command.

Question 4

HazMat Squad Functions (Squad One and Squad Three)

Answer 4

• Safety
• Accountability
• Rehab

Question 5

Squad Two Functions

Answer 5

• Confined Space Rescue
• High-angle rescue
• Heavy vehicle extrication
• Structural collapse
• Trench rescue
• Swiftwater rescue
• Mountain rescue
• Machinery and elevator rescue

Question 6

Squad Two Functions If Specialty Training Not Needed on Scene

Answer 6

• Forcible entry
• Utility Control
• Ventilation
• Search and rescue
• Roof Operations
• RIT Team
• CANNOT perform fire attack unless they pull a line from another apparatus.