BA revision Flashcards
explain criteria for a single wearer, rapid deployment stage I and stage II
SINGLE BA WEARER
> low risk
carry out a specific task
can’t be within a building
always in view
RAPID DEPLOYMENT
> no more than 1 team of 2
specific brief:
——> to preserve life
——> prevent incident escalating
must transfer to stage 1 when resources allow
STAGE 1 BA
> incident or structure is small/not complex
no more than 1x ECP
no more than 6 BA wearers
BA guidelines not in use
consider emergency contingency
STAGE 2 BA
> incident requires >1 ECP
more than 6x BA wearers
incident/structure IS complex
BA supervisor
BA guidelines in use
who can declare a BA emergency?
should be the IC but anyone can
when should a BA emergency be declared?
> wearer fails to return by time of whistle and can’t be contacted
DSU heard and not confirmed as accidental activation
audible or visual indicators suggest BA wearer/s in distress
prolonged or unexpected breakdown in comms
at request of BA wearer
what resources do you get after declaring a BA emergency?
3 extra appliance
1 station manager
1 ambulance (might need more)
NWAS may request HART team
Fire control may request USAR
explain the T.A.S.K message
Team
Area of search
Situation
Kit required (match or exceed what’s been taken in, and match the job required)
give three examples of entanglement
> pipework
cables
bicycles
electric wires
what should you do when you see an entanglement hazard?
> inform BA team
inform ECP of location & nature
undertake DRA to include
—-> confirm isolation with ECP e.g. electrical cables
—-> consider other hazards/paths
—-> gauge check
what are four ways you can maintain close personal contact with your BA team?
> attachment by personal line
physical contact
proximity contact e.g. foot touch on ba shuffle
visual and audible contact
sharing a reference point (e.g. hose or casualty)
explain GBH and when you would use it
on entering a new compartment
G - gauge
B - back swipe (bring partner round in an arch) + nearest person check behind door!!
H - hose (manage)
explain PGC and when you would use it
locating a casualty
P - proximity
G - gauge
C - casualty/comms (cas. details, location, injuries and confirm if rescuing or assistance required)
what do you do if you find a fatality?
if unquestionably deceased
> consider leaving in situ
preserve scene
consider moving the body
inform ECP on fatality details
explain new entry, initial entry and re-entry
initial entry is same wear, not removing BA, just going back into building for whatever reason
re-entry is same BA team wearing the same sets and cylinders, must put pressure on tally as 140 even if higher, if lower than 140 not allowed back in. Re-entry must be one specific task e.g. isolating gas - NOT firefighting. They have the same team name but new slots on the board
new entry is the same BA team wearing new cylinders, new team name.
How do you cover the greatest distance possible whilst searching?
- push your partner out
- ensure no area between you is missed
- keep BA shuffling
- use the TIC
- communicate
What is the procedure when discovering a staircase?
1 ascends, BA shuffles, counts steps
calls down to #2 when stairs clear and gives number of steps
when might we send a message on the radio?
- new compartment
- change of level
- decision needs/has been made
- located a fire
- located a casualty
- located a fatality
