A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents (11-01-2013) Flashcards
[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]
This policy is meant to establish guidelines for the initial actions of what companies?
Operations companies
[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]
Whose responsible if on scene personnel are capable of performing the rescue?
Command
[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]
What (5) factors should command use to determine if on scene personnel are capable of performing a rescue?
- The hazards present of suspected
- Level of training
- Protective equipment
- Experience
- Risk involved
[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]
Normally, operations crews should only perform the role of what team?
Hasty team
[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]
When deciding to perform the role of Hasty team, announce this on the fire ground channel and indicate:
The location and objective of the search efforts
[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]
Missing persons questionnaires can be found:
On the Forms page on Firenet
[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]
When gathering info about the missing patient, use this form:
Missing Person Questionnaire
[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]
When maintaining a safe distance from ledges on High-angle rescues, the rule of thumb is:
At least 1 body length from the edges
[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]
When performing confined space rescue, approach the incident with the understanding that this may be involved:
Hazardous materials
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What (4) pieces of information should be obtained at a confined space rescue?
- Ask for the “competent person” or “entry supervisor”
- Ask is there is a “confined space entry permit”
- Attempt to identify the mechanism of injury
- Attempt to identify the hazards in the space
[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]
When at a confined space rescue, do not:
Enter the confined space
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Non-entry rescue options at confined space rescues include these 5:
- Using an existing emergency retrieval system
- Lower an airpack into the space and provide direction
- Ventilate the space
- Lower a ladder into the space
- Perform lockout/tag-out
[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]
When at a trench rescue, you should approach the trench:
From the ends
[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]
When at a trench rescue, how far away from the ledge should you stay?
At least 1 body length
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Do not attempt to excavate soil from inside a trench without:
Shoring in place
