Response Procedures 400-21

The ____ of the first unit out with multiple units responding from the same station shall report to fire dispatch by Radio upon leaving the station on any response.

OIC

Apparatus delayed for any reason while en route two, or returning from, an incident will immediately _______ by Radio of their status.

Fire dispatch

Fire apparatus and ambulances while en route to the repair shop, and in condition to respond, shall report to fire dispatch as __________.

In-service

During an emergency response, department vehicles shall avoid passing other emergency vehicles. If passing is necessary, the vehicle being passed, must be contacted by Radio and shall, when possible move to the ______ lane.

Right

First arriving apparatus shall park to create ______ that protects personnel from oncoming traffic and at least One Direction.

Safe work zone

Apparatus should block the most ______ or highest volume direction first>

Critical

The apparatus should be placed at a _________ to the curb, no closer than 50 feet from the incident action area.

45° angle

Apparatus should be placed at a 45° angle to the curb no closer ______ from the incident action area>

50 feet

Whenever possible, the angle of the apparatus should protect anyone at the _______ or control area.

Pump panel

Medic units, EMS supervisors, and other support vehicles _________ be used as blocking units and should position in the shadow of the blocking apparatus.

Should not