Written Situational Report Assignment Directions: As an entry-level firefighter, you have been tasked with submitting a written report detailing ONE of the scenarios presented the lesson you just completed, "Conveying Information in Fire Management." Using the information you have already gathered, create a report that provides information in paragraph form. Additionally, your superiors have asked you to determine possible solutions for the situation as well as a description of the lessons learned in the scenario.
Written reports must include who, what, when, where, why, and how sections, at least one possible solution, and at least one lesson learned.
All submissions should include proper grammar, mechanics, and sentence structure.
Write a report describing possible solutions for the situation chosen as well as an explanation of the lessons learned in the scenario. Write a report including who, what, when, where, why, and how sections, at least one possible solution, and at least one lesson learned.
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Scenario One
On January 5, 2012, the primary engine of Station B was dispatched to a “fully involved” structure fire. The hose was pulled to attack the fire and the apparatus operator (AO) engaged the pump to charge the hose line. The firefighter at the end of the line primed the hose for use, but noticed an immediate loss of pressure. She sent a radio message requesting the AO open the line. The AO realized there was a problem with the pump and checked that the engine was engaged. He then climbed to the top to visually check inside the tank using his flashlight. He realized that, despite the tank gauge showing “full,” it was empty.

Research into the situation indicates that the fire engine had been taken into the mechanics for another issue. To lift the engine for repair, the water had to be emptied from the tank. When the engine was returned to the station, the driver checked the issue for which it was repaired and found it to be fully functional. The driver saw that the tank gauge read “full,” primed the line to check for water, and confirmed there was water in the tank. The engine was then deemed ready for service.
Scenario Two
On December 3, 2012, a rescue truck was called to the scene of a vehicular collision. The rescue-truck driver realized that the brakes were not responding appropriately, sent a radio message, and the fleet mechanic sent orders to return the truck to the fire station because the snowy weather presented a greater threat for possible damage. The rescue truck was backed into the bay, where they realized that the brakes were emitting smoke. Witnesses described the brake area as extremely hot. The mechanic then checked under the truck, and shouted for support as he realized that the brakes were on fire. A team member immediately used a hose to extinguish the flames.

Scenario Three
On May 15, 2011, a fire department conducted a driver training on a clear, warm day. A department tanker carried 2,500 gallons of water and three team members, though the seating was appropriate for eight. The vehicle traveled on a limited-access highway at the posted speed limit of 55 mph. The driver had experience and qualification on two of the station’s other fire engines, and was completing qualification on the new unit. The station captain was conducting the training as she had the requisite qualification and experience.

While driving on the right of two northbound lanes, an alarm activated which sounded similar to the buzzer for traveling above recommended speeds. The driver and officer checked the speed and discussed what would activate the alarm. The driver eased off the accelerator and checked for warning lights as instructed by the officer, and then noticed a dim warning light that was difficult to see in the bright sunlight. Then the light went out and the buzzer turned off, and the consensus was it had been the oil-pressure light. The driver intended to exit the highway to address the issue, but thirty seconds after the alarm stopped, the front driver’s-side tire blew out.

The truck veered into the adjacent lanes by a few feet, causing other vehicles to swerve, evading the tanker. The driver completely released the accelerator, maintained steering control, and directed the tanker to the shoulder, engaging the brakes slowly using a gentle pumping motion. The three crew members sustained no injuries. The unit requested police assistance for traffic control. There was significant damage to the wheel well and undercarriage, so a towing unit was requested.