Communications 7

Question 1

Once one additional engine has been special called above a Signal 7-5, and the status of the fire remains Doubtful, any additional Engine companies must be obtained through the transmission_________________.

Answer 1

Of Higher Alarms

Question 2

Once the fire is placed Probably Will Hold or Under Control, additional engine companies may be special called for____________only_____________transmission of a higher alarm

Answer 2

Relief Purposes

WITHOUT

Question 3

T/F

Additional Ladder companies may be special called for any situation without the transmission of a higher alarm

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The IC of a signal 7-5 Doubtful structure fire shall not release any units until the fire has been placed ___________or_____________

Answer 4

Probably Will Hold
Under Control

This does not apply to non-structural or multiple alarm fires where the IC can release specific resources at their discretion.

Question 5

A communications unit will be assigned to respond to all

Answer 5

2nd Alarms
10-60
10-66
10-75 for below grade incidents in facilities other than buildings 
10-76
10-77 Mega High rise
10-77 2nd Alarms
In the opinion of the IC they would be required

Question 6

An Incident Commander considering calling an additional engine and truck after a 7-5 signal must be aware of, and take into account, __________.This refers to the elapsed time from the recognition of the need for additional units to the time the requested units arrive on the scene and are in position to operate

Answer 6

Reflex Time

Question 7

When the Incident Commander of an “All Hands” fire follows a preliminary report with a report of ___________the dispatcher will inquire whether the additional units are required. If not, those units still en route shall be directed by the dispatcher to return to quarters, other duties, or to another response.

Choose

(A)Probably Will Hold
(B)Under Control
(C)Both A+B
(D)Remains Doubtful

Answer 7

Under Control

Question 8

T/F

The IC often a non structural or multiple alarm fire shall not release any units until the fire has been placed Probably Will Hold or Under Control?

Answer 8

False

The Incident Commander of a Signal 7-5 (Doubtful) structural fire shall not release any units until the fire has been placed Probably Will Hold or Under Control. This does not apply to non-structural or multiple alarm fires where the IC can release specific resources at their discretion.