101.3 Rapid Intervetion Crew and EMT/Paramedic recertification.

Question 1

Who is responsible for developing an Incident Management System?

Answer 1

Command

Question 2

Prior to establishment of dedicated RIC a what shall be established?

Answer 2

Initial rapid intervention crew (IRIC)

Question 3

The initial IRIC included:

Answer 3

1.) temporary 2 person RIC team assigned to allow teams to enter IDLH condition

2.) priority of command is to upgrade the IRIC to a dedicated RIC as soon as practically possible.

Question 4

One IRIC member is solely dedicated to account for what?

Answer 4

The location of interior companies.

Question 5

The other member of the 2 person IRIC is permitted to take other roles such as:

What does this position require?

Answer 5

IC, safety officer, pump operator

A radio with PPE nearby.

Question 6

Standard exceptions to the IRIC requirement at structure fires:

Answer 6

1.) when there is a life hazard where immediate action could prevent the loss of life.

2.) when the fire is in an incipient stage that could be controlled by a portable fire extinguisher.

Question 7

A RIC shall be established at all incidents when….

Answer 7

Personnel are subject to hazards that would be immediately dangerous to life and/or health (IDLH) in the event of a mayday, sudden change of conditions, or catastrophic event.

Question 8

Examples of events requiring a RIC team:

Answer 8

Offensive fire operations
Hazmat incidents
Trench rescue
Confined space rescue
Any other incidents having significant risk.

Question 9

RIC equipment:

Answer 9

RIC pack
Irons
Light
Thermal imaging camera.

Question 10

Priorities of RIC

Answer 10

-Locating down, missing or trapped firefighters
-Using audible alarms for PASS devices and communicating via portable radio if possible
- providing air support via RIC-Pak or SCBA
- Advising command of location to establish protection is provided with a hose line.
- Size-up rescue needs and call for advanced extrication (air bags, heavy hydraulics, etc.) needed.

Question 11

What does the RIC do prior to activation?

Answer 11

Perform a 360 of the building to get a general layout of the structure.

Question 12

On larger commercial buildings, information can be gathered from what?

Answer 12

Divisions or Groups Supervisors
Blue prints
Building maintenance
Etc.

Question 13

What does the RIC wear?

Answer 13

Shall wear all Personal Protective Equipment and SCBA shall be worn with face piece ready to don.

Question 14

When RIC is activated, the _______________ announcement shall be broadcast on the radio and all non essential radio traffic shall cease.

Answer 14

“Emergency Traffic”

Question 15

Who is the only one who can clear the “emergency traffic” mode?

Answer 15

Command

Question 16

RIC shall be made aware of what and by who?

Answer 16

Made aware of the last known location and objective of the firefighter in need of assistance

By command

Question 17

When RIC has been activated to perform a search and rescue, resources shall be gathered and what is formed?

Answer 17

New (back-up) RIC shall be formed.

Question 18

How many hours are required for documentation of CEU training during the 2 year period

Answer 18

32 hours.

Question 19

What needs to be included with the CEU training?

Answer 19

ACLS
HIV
Blood borne pathogen updates
2 hours of pediatrics

Question 20

What are the requirements for EMT/Paramedic recertification?

Answer 20

1.) documentation of 32 hours of CEU training during the 2 year period

2.) Including ACLS, HIV, Bloodborne pathogen updates and 2 hours of pediatrics

3.) Submission of re-certification application

4.) Submission of re-certification fee.

Question 21

While all CEUs are provided and paid for by the department, what is the responsibility of personnel?

Answer 21

To ensure he/she has enough credit hours to decertify his/her license when certification is due.

Question 22

Is is the the responsibility of personnel to provide a copy of what?

Answer 22

All current certifications for records maintenance purposes.

Question 23

It is personnel’s responsibility to notify the State of what?

Answer 23

Any address changes.

Question 24

Failure to notify the State of any address changes may result in what?

Answer 24

Fines and/or loss of certification.

Question 25

It is strongly recommended that the personnel use the __________ address for license renewals.

Answer 25

500 N. Dixie Highway, WPB, FL 33401

Question 26

To ensure there is no lapse in your certification, the ______________ will conduct a CEU review by _______ of each year and then notify personnel that they are in need of CEUs to confirm that all requirements for recertification have been met.

Answer 26

EMS Administrative Assistant
June 30th

Question 27

WPBFR will ________________ for authorized personnel

Answer 27

Pay recertification fees

Question 28

All personnel are required by State rules and regulations to carry, on their person…….

Answer 28

The current EMT/Paramedic certification cards
Any CPR and/or ACLS cards

Question 29

Personnel are required to carry their ________ while driving _________ ______

Answer 29

Driver license
City vehicles.