3.2 Riding Assignments (Engine)

Question 1

Backup

Engine, Rescue Run

Answer 1

• Depower vehicles

Tools: handtools, radio

Question 2

Boss

Engine, Rescue Run

Answer 2

1. Ensure all firefighters are wearing their seatbelts
2. Establish command if first on the scene
3. Assist rescue OIC as needed

Full PPE and traffic vest Tools: radio

Question 3

Boss

Engine, Fire Run

Answer 3

1. Responsible for safety of the crew
2. Ensures FF are wearing seat belts
3. Establishes command if first on scene
4. Performs complete 360

Tools: Officers Tool, Handlight, Radio

Question 4

Chauffer

Engine, Fire Run

Answer 4

1. Drive the engine in a safe and effective manner
2. Connect incoming LDH supply into pump intake
3. pump and all discharges needed for the situation
4. establish supply line

Question 5

Chauffer

Engine, Rescue Run

Answer 5

1. Drive the engine in a safe and effective manner
2. Connect incoming LDH supply into pump intake
3. pump and all discharges needed for the situation
4. scene lighting if needed

Question 6

Force/ Backup

Engine, Fire Run

Answer 6

• Perform entry and backup lineman

Tools: irons, handlight, radio

Question 7

Hazards

Engine, Rescue Run

Answer 7

• Control any and all hazards

Tools: hazard control materials, radio

Question 8

Layout/ backup

Engine, Fire Run

Answer 8

• Layout supply line/ backup 2nd line

Tools: hydrant bag, handlight, radio

Question 9

Lineman 2nd

Engine, Fire Run

Answer 9

• Nozzleman on the 2nd line

Tools: appropriate line, handlight, radio

Question 10

Lineman

Engine, Fire Run

Answer 10

• Nozzleman on primary line

Tools: appropriate line, handlight, radio

Question 11

Stabilization

Engine, Rescue Run

Answer 11

1. Assist with stabilization
2. Assist rescue operations

Full ppe and traffic vest

Tools: appropriate cribbing, radio

Question 12

Suppression

Engine, Rescue Run

Answer 12

• Deploy extinguisher and or handline for suppression

Tools: appropriate extinguishing agent, radio

Question 13

Name each of the riding assignments on the Engine Company (Rescue Run) and describe the job and the tools required.

Answer 13

(Rescue Run)

1. Chauffer - drives the engine in a safe manner, connect incoming LDH supply line into pump intake, pump any and all discharges needed, scene lighting if needed.
2. Boss - responsible for overall safety of the crew, ensure FFs are wearing their seatbelts, establish command & create action plan, assist rescue OIC as needed. Full PPE & Traffic Vest
   Tools: radio
3. Suppression - deploy extinguisher and/or handline for suppression. Full PPE & SCBA.
   Tools: appropriate extinguishing agent, radio
4. Stabilization - assist with stabilization, assist with rescue operations. Full PPE & traffic vest.
   Tools: appropriate cribbing, radio
5. Hazards - control any and all hazards. Full PPE & traffic vest.
   Tools: hazard control materials, radio
6. Backup - depower vehicles. Full PPE & road vest.
   Tools: handtools, radio

Question 14

Name each of the riding assignments on the Engine Company (Fire Run) and describe the job and the tools required.

Answer 14

(Fire Run)

1. Chauffer - drives the engine in a safe manner, connect incoming LDH supply line into pump intake, pump any and all discharges needed, establish supply line
2. OIC / Boss - responsible for overall safety of the crew, ensure FFs are wearing their seatbelts, establish command & create action plan, complete 360, assist with attach line and/or search and rescue.
   Tools: Officers tool, handlight, radio
3. Lineman - nozzleman on primary line. Full PPE & SCBA.
   Tools: appropriate line, handlight, radio
4. Force/ Backup - perform entry and back up lineman. Full PPE & SCBA.
   Tools: irons, handlight, radio
5. Lineman 2nd Line - nozzleman on second line. Full PPE & SCBA.
   Tools: appropriate line, handlight, radio
6. Layout - layout supply line/ backup 2nd line. Full PPE & SCBA.
   Tools: hydrant bag, handlight, radio