7-06

Question 1

What are Technical Rescues defined as?

Answer 1

Shall be defined as any rescue that involves the services of the TR team. Examples may include water/ice, trench, confined space, hi-level and/or swift water rescues.

Question 2

The 1st arriving Captain at a TR call shall?(list 6)

Answer 2

1-Provide an initial report of the scene to Fire Control and incoming apparatus
2-Perform an initial size-up and gather information
3-Begin to develop the incident action plan
4-Request TR team in not included in initial dispatch
5-Assign duties to apparatus personnel
6-Relay any other pertinent information to Fire Control and incoming apparatus

Question 3

The initial report of a 1st arriving officer at a TR call should include? (list 4)

Answer 3

1-That the apparatus is on the scene
2-The location of the response, particularly if different than dispatched
3-A brief report of initial conditions
4-That the Captain is establishing command

Question 4

What should the size-up of a 1st arriving Captain at a TR call included?

Answer 4

1-Talk to witnesses
2-Determine number and location of victims
3-Determine age, gender, health of victims
4-Determine if medical emergency also exists
5-Identify Hazards
6-Determine type of rescue required
7-Assess need for other assistance

Question 5

Zones?

Answer 5

The initial IC should designate zones (hot, warm and cold)

Question 6

List the responsibilities of the IC at a TR call? (list 7)

Answer 6

1-1st officer perform 1st officer responsibilities(see list)
2-Give initial report(see list)
3-Perform size-up(see list)
4-Designate Zones
5-Encourage self rescue
6-Attempt to assist rescue from warm zone if safely possible. Only enter hot zone if on scene personnel have required truing and equipment to deal with situation.
7-Assign RSO from TR team upon arrival.