4.2 Riding Assignments (Truck)

Question 1

Chauffer (Seat 1)

Ladder, fire run

Answer 1

• Drive the truck in a safe and effective manner according to the DOT standard
• Assist officer with proper positioning
• Set outriggers
• Stretch electrical cords, quartz light to main entrance
• Assist tillerman with roof operations

Full PPE & SCBA
Tools: Axe, Hook, Radio & handlights

Question 2

Boss (Seat 2)

Ladder, fire run

Answer 2

• responsible for the overall safety of the crew
• ensure all firefighters are wearing their seatbelts
• assist chauffer with positioning
• size-up
• lead interior search crew

Full PPE & SCBA
Tools: tic, hook, radio, handlight

Question 3

Force (Seat 3)

Ladder, fire run

Answer 3

• provide entry for engine co & assist with search

Full PPE & SCBA
Tools: Appropriate extinguishing agent, radio

Question 4

Outside Vent (Seat 4)

Ladder, fire run

Answer 4

• perform 360
• perform VES, may assist Force & Roof Ops

Full PPE & SCBA
Tools: Ladder, 6’ FDNY hook, halligan, handlight, radio

Question 5

Ladders

Ladder, fire run

Answer 5

• ladder all accessible sides/ floors with all available ladders

Full PPE & SCBA
Tools: Ladders, 6’ hook, handlight, radio

Question 6

Hook & Can

Ladder, fire run

Answer 6

• assist interior OIC with search
• protect interior stairwells

Full PPE & SCBA
Tools: watercan, 6’ hook, handlight, radio

Question 7

Tillerman

Ladder, fire run

Answer 7

• position ground ladders or main to roof
• report roof conditions and perform vertical ventilation as needed

Full PPE & SCBA
Tools: appropriate saw, radio, handlight, roof hook, rope

Question 8

Chauffer (Seat 1)

Ladder, rescue run

Answer 8

• Drive the truck in a safe and effective manner according to the DOT standard
• Position the apparatus in accordance with the Roadway Safety SOG
• Set up extrication tools

Full PPE & traffic vest

Question 9

Boss (Seat 2)

Ladder, rescue run

Answer 9

• responsible for the overall safety of the crew
• ensure all firefighters are wearing their seatbelts
• establish an action plan

Full PPE & traffic vest
Tools: tic, hook, radio

Question 10

Tool/ Front Bumper Spreader (Seat 3)

Ladder, rescue run

Answer 10

• operate spreaders on the front bumper

Full PPE & traffic vest, radio

Question 11

Tool/ Front Bumper Cutter (Seat 4)

Ladder, rescue run

Answer 11

• operate cutter on the front bumper

Full PPE & traffic vest, radio

Question 12

Stabilization

Ladder, rescue run

Answer 12

• appropriate means of stabilization

Full PPE & traffic vest, radio

Question 13

Hazards

Ladder, rescue run

Answer 13

• control all hazards by any . means

Full PPE & traffic vest, radio