*Bk 101- RIC

Question 1

What position has the responsibility for supervising one or more Rapid Intervention Companies?

Answer 1

Rescue Group Supervisor

Question 2

Whenever a hand-held radio is turned in for repairs or reassigned to another position, who shall be immediately notified?

Answer 2

Metro floor captain

Question 3

When the Emergency Button is depressed, the radio will automatically switch to Emergency Channel 6 in the ___ mode and is locked on this channel. The radio will beep ___ times and the display on the radio will read “_________”.

Answer 3

1. Repeat
2. 4 times
3. Emergency

Question 4

All company personnel shall carry their assigned radio in the ______ mode.

Answer 4

Repeat

Question 5

The emergency traffic radio tone is transmitted for testing purposes on each Division Tactical Channel every Sunday at ____ hours

Answer 5

0800

0815 in volumes

Question 6

What are the three clear text that shall be used to identify the type of firefighter emergency?

Answer 6

Firefighter down, missing or trapped

Question 7

At what point should the IC designate a RIC company?

Answer 7

UPON THE ARRIVAL of additional resources above the original structure assignment

Question 8

The rapid intervention mission can be separated into what two categories?

Answer 8

1. Standby mode

2. Deployment mode

Question 9

What four radio channels shall RIC monitor in standby mode?

Answer 9

1. Incident command channel
2. Incident tactical channel
3. Rescue tactical channel
4. Emergency channel 6

Question 10

What two radio channels shall RIC monitor in deployment mode?

Answer 10

1. Rescue tactical channel

2. Emergency channel 6 and/or tactical channel

Question 11

Mayday tones will be broadcasted on what two radio channels?

Answer 11

1. Command channel

2. Incident tactical channel

Question 12

What information should be on a members magnetic strip that is placed on the apparatus he is riding on?

Answer 12

1. Full civil service name

2. Rank

Question 13

The evacuation signal sequence will consist of air horn blasts for ___ seconds followed by a 10-second period of silence that will be done ___ times

Answer 13

1. 10 seconds

2. 3 times

Question 14

Total air horn evacuation signal including periods of silence will last ___ seconds.

Answer 14

50 seconds

Question 15

What does L.L.C.C.E.S.S.

Answer 15

Lookouts, Location
Communication, Conditions
Escape Routes
Safety Zone, Safety Equipment

Question 16

What is the exception to initiating fire attack without a four member minimum?

Answer 16

A life threatening situation

Question 17

A rapid intervention company shall consist of at least ___ members

Answer 17

2

Question 18

RIC:

Any fire attack actions taken with less than four members on-scene shall be thoroughly investigated and a F_____ shall be submitted to ______, who will advise the Fire Chief.

Answer 18

F-225 to emergency services bureau

Question 19

RIC:

Rapid Intervention Companies should normally be located where to ensure rapid dissemination of information from the Incident Commander and rapid deployment?

Answer 19

In close proximity to the command post

Question 20

RIC:

What does the OATH stand for when using a signal line as communication?

Answer 20

TUGS:

1. O- ok
2. A- advance
3. T- take up slack (backing out)
4. H- help

Question 21

RIC:

When using the nozzle fan technique, Who utilizes drop-bag that contains 150’ of cord with overhand knots tied at every ___ feet?

Answer 21

RIC team leader

6 ft

Question 22

RIC at a Metro-Rail incident should involve a company at each ____.

Answer 22

Train station

Question 23

RIC companies will stage and deploy from where during a Metro-Rail incident?

Answer 23

Platform level

Question 24

Metro-rail incident:

Who does the RIC company check in with to acquire a rescue train?

Answer 24

Station division

Use this train for priority movement of personnel and equipment to support rapid intervention operations

Question 25

If roof integrity permits, what 3 things can be lowered into a hole to help a Firefighter that has fallen through the roof?

(This is done by the other truck company members that have not fallen through)

Answer 25

Ladder
Flashlight
1-1/2 hose line

Question 26

What should be done to a downed firefighter once he is located?

Answer 26

• Shut down and Reset the PASS.
• ID Company on helmet
• Inform IC.
• Ensure facepiece in place, assess breathing, (buddy breath?)
• waist strap is secured, if not reposition to capture leg
• Request resources to begin ALS intervention upon exit.
• Ask for backup (if needed) to help get victim out.

Question 27

What is the Apparatus operators role if a light force is the only resource assigned to RIC?

Answer 27

RIC Member or Entry Control Member/Backup

Question 28

What is the Apparatus Operators role when a Task Force or Light Force and Engine is assigned RIC, with the TFC as the Rescue Group Leader?

Answer 28

Truck RIC Leader

Question 29

What equipment shall all RIC members have as a minimum?

Answer 29

• full protective clothing donned
• SCBA with drop bag
• 800 MHZ radio
• flashlight
• RIC Kit

Question 30

RIC:

The period of time that a down, missing or trapped member will have the greatest chance of survival is known as the ______.

Answer 30

The Golden time

Question 31

The key to a successful conclusion of any firefighter rescue is?

Answer 31

Effective communication and a timely search and rescue operation

Question 32

The apparatus performing the air horn evacuation signal _____ (should or should not?) be in close proximity to the command post.

Answer 32

Should not

Thus reducing the chance of missing any radio messages

Question 33

Whose responsibility is it to place a quarts light to the access/egress doorway of a structure fire?

Answer 33

Engineer once lines are in operation

Question 34

A company or companies designated to stand by in a state of readiness to perform a rescue effort of Department members is known as?

Answer 34

Rapid intervention company (RIC)