A105.2 Mayday and Rapid Intervention Operations (09/01/2016)

Question 1

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What are the 4 common denominators that continue to contribute to lost and/or trapped firefighter situations?

Answer 1

1. A lack of initial and continuing size-up of the structure, smoke and fire conditions
2. A lack of accountability
3. A lack of proper, disciplined communication
4. A lack of coordinated and effective ventilation

Question 2

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Who sets the stage for the outcome of an incident?

Answer 2

Initial Command and Crews

Question 3

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“The fire goes as the…”

Answer 3

“…first 5 minutes goes”

Question 4

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“The mayday goes as the…”

Answer 4

“…first 5 minutes goes”

Question 5

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What sets the stage for the outcome of the incident?

Answer 5

The initial command and crews

Question 6

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Most mayday situations are handled by:

Answer 6

Other nearby firefighters, not the RIC

Question 7

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What must be done before actions such as full evacuation, change of mode of operation, and/or RIC deployments are initiated?

Answer 7

The problem must be defined

Question 8

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Once a mayday is called, Command must do these 5 things:

Answer 8

1. Quickly and accurately define the problem and set priorities;
2. Decide whether the mayday can be handled by inside crews;
3. Complete a size-up of the conditions related to the mayday and a size-up of on-going emergency operations;
4. Call early for additional resources;
5. Ensure fire suppression efforts continue.

Question 9

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A mayday firefighter rescue group is led by the:

Answer 9

Firefighter Rescue Group Supervisor

Question 10

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When activated to perform a firefighter rescue, the purpose of the Firefighter Rescue Group is to (3):

Answer 10

1. Locate the downed firefighter(s);
2. Communicate a size-up of conditions and needs;
3. Protect the firefighter in place until extrication is accomplished.

Question 11

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Situations which will cause a Division Supervisor and RIC Officer to begin to prepare for a potential MAYDAY event include but not limited to the following 5 things:

Answer 11

1. Firefighter reporting MAYDAY on any radio channel

2. Low air reports by a firefighter inside the IDLH
3. Crew member not accounted for
4. Structural colapse
5. Rapid fire progression

Question 12

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Command will establish and maintain a RIC at potentially hazardous incidents through the _________ phase?

Answer 12

Stabilization phase

Question 13

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Command should ensure that this person be assigned as soon as possible:

Answer 13

Incident safety officer

Question 14

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Command should ensure that RIC remains in place at least until:

Answer 14

The incident is stabalized

Question 15

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Before a mayday event occurs, who is responsible for ensuring that each RIC has a working TIC?

Answer 15

Incident safety officer

Question 16

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The RIC crew leader is the:

Answer 16

Company officer assigned to the RIC function

Question 17

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When ordering a PAR, it should begin with crews:

Answer 17

Operating in the IDLH

Question 18

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If command determines that RIC is being activated, command should prompt dispatch to notify:

Answer 18

The shift commander and appropriate executive staff members

Question 19

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If RIC is deployed, this group should be established?

Answer 19

Firefighter rescue group

Question 20

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The Firefighter Rescue Group Supervisor’s primary role will be to:

Answer 20

Direct the firefighter rescue effort

Question 21

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What does AWARE stand for?

Answer 21

• Air
• Water
• A Radio
• Extrication

Question 22

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What is a C.A.N. report?

Answer 22

Conditions-Actions-Needs report

Question 23

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During mayday event preparations, who is responsible for designating a RIC?

Answer 23

Command

Question 24

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During mayday event preparations, who is responsible for Overall incident safety concerns?

Answer 24

Incident safety officer

Question 25

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During mayday event preparations, who is responsible for assigning division and group supervisors?

Answer 25

Command

Question 26

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During mayday event preparations, who is responsible for ensuring that the division supervisor over RIC and the RIC team have the equipment they need?

Answer 26

Incident safety officer

Question 27

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During mayday event preparations, who is responsible for ensuring that the mobile radio dedicated to monitoring the incident emergency at the CP is working?

Answer 27

Incident safety officer

Question 28

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During mayday event preparations, who is responsible for ensuring that RIC remains available until deactivated by command?

Answer 28

Division/Group supervisor

Question 29

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During mayday event preparations, who is responsible for ensure that personnel perform appropriate softening of the building?

Answer 29

Division/Group supervisor

Question 30

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During mayday event preparations, who is responsible for requesting additional resources?

Answer 30

Command

Question 31

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During mayday event preparations, who is responsible for reviewing the RIC Crew Leader checklist?

Answer 31

RIC Crew Leader

Question 32

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During mayday event preparations, who is responsible for obtaining the RIC equipment?

Answer 32

RIC Crew Leader

Question 33

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During mayday event preparations, who is responsible for completing a 360 of the building?

Answer 33

RIC Crew Leader

Question 34

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During mayday event preparations, who is responsible for determining which engines could supply the RIC fire flow needs?

Answer 34

RIC Crew Leader

Question 35

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During mayday event preparations, who is responsible for confirming that the fire ground and emergency radio channels are being monitored by the RIC members?

Answer 35

RIC Crew Supervisor

Question 36

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During mayday event preparations, who is responsible for obtaining an adequate water supply for the RIC fire flow needs?

Answer 36

RIC water supply pump operator

Question 37

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During mayday event preparations, who is responsible for ensuring that the RIC pumping app water tank is full?

Answer 37

RIC water supply pump operator