600-13 Rapid Intervention Crew Flashcards
1
Q
Purpose of RIC
A
Have a fully equipped rescue team, in a ready state to immediately react and respond to rescue FF
2
Q
Minimum # of personnel on RIC
A
Three
3
Q
Who is standard assignment of RIC
A
Third arriving engine
4
Q
RIC shall be dedicated to __?
A
Units operating at scene
5
Q
RIC unit will act in
A
proactive manner and recon the building w/o committing to interior operations
6
Q
RIC Officer shall
A
- review building features, floor plans, and preplans
- be familiar w/ what units operating and their locations in the building
7
Q
RIC functions
A
- exterior size-up
- consider building construction/fire conditions
- ensure utilities controlled
- note entry/egress points
- location of interior crews
- evaluate signs of building collapse
8
Q
RIC shall remove
A
obstacle that impede rapid egress (burglar bars, locked doors, other security devices)
9
Q
Suggested equipment for RIC
A
- flathead axe
- Halligan
- pike pole
- power saw
- search rope
- TIC
- RIC pack
