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Question 1

T or F

During a hurricane or severe storm emergency the reconnaissance team can engage in rescue/extrication activity.

Answer 1

False

The reconnaissance team SHOULD NOT engage in extrication/rescue activity. They are for triage

Question 2

What is the depth of water that 1st line vehicles should not cross?
High axle vehicles?

Answer 2

For rigs, the depth of water to be crossed should not exceed 18”
50” for high axle vehicles.

Question 3

T or F

Bunker gear should not be worn in flooded areas.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Swift water is defined as moving how fast?

Answer 4

1 knot or 1.85m/hr

Question 5

T or F

For the flat bottom boat, you are not allowed to attach a motor but you can use oars to reach victims.

Answer 5

False, no motors or oars. The boat is supposed to be used in still water and walked out to victims when the depth of water permits.

Question 6

No members are permitted to enter water unless they are wearing a _____ or _____

Answer 6

1-Cold water suit

2-waders with a PFD

Question 7

When using the flat bottom boat where should victims be removed to? And what is the max occupancy and max weight for the flat bottomed boat?

Answer 7

Victims should be taken to the water rescue company’s point of entry
Max occupancy is 3 persons or 380lbs

Question 8

For RRV communications match the following and put in correct order.
Primary communications, contingency communications, alternate communications, emergency communications.
Cell phones, department radios, 800mHz, DARS (department administrative radio system

Answer 8

1-primary communications-DARS
2-alternate communications- 800mHz
3-contingency communications- cell phones
4-emergency communications- department radio

Question 9

The Red tape with DO NOT ENTER on it applies means:
A-civilian are not to cross
B-only essential units are allowed to cross
C-no member of the department, regardless of the stage of the operation, are to cross. (Except to save life)

Answer 9

C- no member is to cross, except to save life.