204.13 Tree Rescue Operations

Question 1

Due to the inherent dangers associated with these operations, the Phoenix Fire Department ____ __________ _______ shall be applied to all tree rescue operations and shall be continuously re-assessed throughout the incident.

Answer 1

Risk Management Profile

Question 2

First arriving company officer shall assume ______ and begin an immediate sizeup
of the situation.

Answer 2

Command

Question 3

First arriving TRT unit that is staffed with a TRT Company Officer should be assigned
______ ______.

Answer 3

Rescue Sector

Question 4

Rescue Sector responsibilities include:

Answer 4

• Assuming technical rescue operations control.
• Identifying hazards and critical factors.
• Developing a rescue plan and back-up plan.
• Communicating with and directing TRT resources assigned to Rescue Sector.
• Informing Command of conditions, actions, and needs during all phases of the
rescue operation

Question 5

Following the transfer of Command to a Command Officer, a _________ _______ should be assigned to join the Command Team at their location to assist in managing personnel and resources engaged in the technical aspects of the incident.

Answer 5

Technical Advisor
The Technical Advisor position within the Command Team should be filled prior to the
implementation of any rescue plan proposed by Rescue Sector.

Question 6

It must be determined if this will be a RESCUE operation or a RECOVERY operation based on the survivability profile of the victim(s) which include factors such as the _______ ___ ________ of the victim(s), and ________ ____since the accident occurred.

Answer 6

location and condition, elapsed time

Question 7

Establish a hazard zone perimeter __ feet around the tree.

Answer 7

50 feet

Question 8

Due to the inherent dangers associated with these operations, the Phoenix Fire Department ____ __________ _______ shall be applied to all tree rescue operations and shall be continuously re-assessed throughout the incident.

Answer 8

Risk Management Profile

Question 9

Making the rescue area safe includes:

Answer 9

A. Maintain awareness of all electrical lines in the vicinity.
B. Watch for falling debris, branches, or tree skirt which can become particularly problematic during windy conditions.
C. Identify any other hazards that are present and ensure they are secured and made safe.

Question 10

Rescue operations should be conducted with as little risk to the rescuers as necessary to affect the rescue. Low-risk operations may not always be possible but should be considered first. The order of rescue from low-risk to high-risk are:

Answer 10

Self-rescue, Aerial Platform Ladder Truck, Ground Ladders, Climb the Tree

Question 11

The process for victim rescue is:

Answer 11

One rescuer should climb above and to the side of the victim and establish a point of attachment for a lowering system. The other rescuer should climb to the victim and attach or “capture’ the victim onto an approved rescue harness. On the ground, an approved and appropriate anchor and lowering system shall be established. Once the lowering system has been attached to the victim, the victim shall be disentangled from the tree, which may include cutting away any system the victim used to climb the tree, and lowered to the ground.

Question 12

Tree rescue incidents attract the news media; consider assigning a ____.

Answer 12

PIO