32 EMERGENCY LSR OPERATIONS

Question 0

Activation will be transmitted via

Answer 0

Signal 65-2 by voice alarm, Department radio, ATSP and MDT

Question 1

This evolution will only be permitted under the direction of a

Answer 1

Command Chief

Question 2

This evolution will be implemented on a

Answer 2

Citywide basis when a large number of personnel harnesses and/or personal safety systems have been placed OOS and immediate replacement is not available

Question 3

It will remain in effect until further orders. When the equipment has been replaced and ALL on duty members have been properly equipped the

Answer 3

Command Chief will rescind the implementation of this evolution

Question 4

Members assigned the roof position in the 1st and 2nd due ladder companies at structure fire involving non fireproof buildings that are

Answer 4

3 stories in height or greater shall bring their LSR to the roof of the building. At fireproof structures bring the LSR to the floor above

Question 5

The 1st due Roof FF shall carry his LSR to their position and

Answer 5

Perform assigned duties

Question 6

The 2nd due Roof FF shall carry their LSR to their position

Answer 6

Immediately after reaching their position, identify possible substantial objects for use in tying off the LSR and position the LSR at that location for possible use. This member will also position the LSR of the 1st Roof FF at a substantial object, using a different one if available. After completing this the 2nd Roof FF shall then perform his assigned duties

Question 7

The LSR shall

Answer 7

NOT be removed from the carrying case EXCEPT for actual rescue and removal

Question 8

These 2 Roof FF’s shall maintain their position until the

Answer 8

IC declares the operation “Probably Will Hold” or the IC informs the members to evacuate the roof or that their services on the roof are no longer required. The IC shall also announce on the HT that this roof level team is no longer in place. The IC must ensure that the duties (searches) previously performed by the Roof FF’s are assigned to other members

Question 9

The preferred method for removal of distressed members NOT wearing a personal harness is for them to remove themselves via a

Answer 9

Single slide utilizing a LSR that has been deployed from above