Ch. 16: The ISO at Technical Rescue Incidents Flashcards
What two challenges have led fire departments to develop tech-rescue response systems that address procedures, training, equipment, and command elements?
When there is regulation, legal liability exists.
The assignment of an ISO is mandatory for what types of incidents?
Confined space, trench, and hazmat incidents
A person who meets or exceeds the NFPA 1670 requirements for Rescue Technician and is trained in the responsibilities of the ISO position as it relates to the specific rescue incident.
ASO - Rescue Tech (ASO-RT)
Because of the cast array of tech-rescue variations, what must the ISO gain a strong sense of?
The situation status (sitstat), which includes victim location, predicament, rescue likelihood, and the integrity of the surrounding environment.
What is the nature of tech rescues?
The operational efforts are constantly evolving and shifting.
What is the real accountability issue at tech rescues?
The potential for freelancing and self-deployment.
An organized system in which a working team is replaced with another working team that is already dialed in and ready to replace them.
on-deck system
Collapse in which victims are easily accessible and trapped by surface debris. Loads are minimal and easily removed by rescuers. The threat of secondary collapse is minimal.
basic/surface collapse
Usually light-frame (wood) partition collapse, and common FD equipment can access or shore areas for search and extrication. The threats of secondary collapse can be mitigated easily.
light collapse
This is an ordinary construction collapse that involves masonry materials and heavier wood. Lightweight construction with unstable, large, open spans should also be classified as moderate. Significant void space concerns are present.
moderate collapse
A collapse in which stressed concrete, reinforced concrete, and steel girders are impeding access; included are collapses that require the response of USAR teams and specialized equipment and collapses that threaten other structures or that involve the possibility of significant secondary collapse.
heavy collapse
What specific evaluations and actions that can improve responder safety should the ISO/ASO-RT consider in addition to general duties?
technical assistance, air monitoring, and improvisation monitoring
When evaluating rescue efforts, remember the basic law of motion:
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
What should be considered when at tech rescues, anyone performing high-concentration tasks?
An opportunity to take mental (and physical) break.
What commonly lead the list of ISO concerns at the water incident?
Protection from the elements and appropriate PPE issues
What signs should the ISO watch for during an operation?
That the FF is losing concentration or becoming stressed by fear (rapid breathing, wide-eyes, and/or uncontrollable shaking)
What is the number one safety consideration at roadway incidents?
The threat of being hit by other traffic.
What are essential and should be the first priority for roadway incidents?
Creating barriers, work zones, and traffic-calming processes.
What is a consideration for the ISO at night for apparatus operators to minimize the use of?
Minimize the use of white lights and strobes that can cause night blindness and increase the risk of a secondary crash.
Efforts to slow down traffic: cones, spotters or flaggers, arrow sticks, flashing lights, and warning signs.
traffic-calming strategies
Some object (large fire apparatus) that can absorb the impact of a secondary crash to protect rescuers
traffic barriers
Using a traffic barrier without traffic-calming strategies is not advisable.
Worse, using traffic-calming strategies without a traffic barrier is downright dangerous.
The classification of the aircraft incident is influenced by the:
size of the aircraft and the size/type of the building that was hit.
Jet fuel vapors, burnt plastics, and composite metal dust are respiratory irritants and/or toxins -
do not be quick to allow responders to doff SCBA during operations at aircraft incidents.
Who is required to establish the required level of PPE at
the tech rescue?
ISO
Which is NOT considered a hazard associated with
high-angle rescue operations?
Use of large equipment
Which is NOT recommended during the rescuers ascent during the high-angle rescue due to possible night blindness?
Thermal imaging
Who shuts down the industrial equipment that may further affect the victim at most industrial rescue cases?
On-site employee
Which is a real problem at the technical rescue incident
in terms of traffic?
Congestion
Which is NOT a suggested responsibility of the ISO when
dealing with distraught onlookers at a technical rescue
incident?
Convincing the onlookers to stay out of harm’s way
Which type of building collapse requires the response of
USAR teams and may contain a significant threat of secondary
collapse?
Heavy
Who can assist with exposure reports and documentation of
the “nuisance” injuries that occur at every structural
collapse incident?
HSO
Which type of building collapse generally results from
light-frame partition collapse and the secondary collapse
threat can be mitigated easily?
Light
What is the second greatest fear of most adults?
Falling from heights
Which basic law must be remembered when evaluating
industrial entrapment rescue efforts?
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction
What is the best place to obtain sitstat and restat
information at the technical rescue incident?
Command post
When will the rescue technicians usually being air
monitoring?
Early in their efforts
Who should be in charge of monitoring the actions and
focus of support personnel at the high-angle rescue?
ISO
Which is NOT considered a major hazard at the industrial
entrapment incident?
Poor air quality
Which hazard must more attention be given to when dealing with catastrophic airline crashes?
Blood-borne pathogens
In which type of building collapse are victims easily
accessible and the threat of secondary collapse is minimal?
Basic
What is the one undeniable force found at the cave-in
incident?
Gravity
Who must ineffectiveness be reported to initially at the
technical rescue operation?
ISO
Which type of building collapse is an ordinary
construction collapse that involves masonry materials and heavier wood?
Moderate
Which is a common hazard at roadway/transportation and confined space incidents?
Hazardous energy
At which type of building collapse should the ISO request
an ASO-RT from the IC if one has not been assigned?
Moderate
Which is NOT considered a hazard at the cave-in incident?
Oxygen enrichment
Which type of classifications can help the ISO judge the
magnitude and potential hazards associated with the
aircraft crash?
Building collapse
Which is the real accountability issue at technical rescue
incidents?
Potential for freelancing
What kind of hazard are jet fuel vapors and burnt plastics
at the aircraft incident?
Respiratory irritant
Which would be considered the most dangerous for
responders at a roadway incident?
Use a traffic calming strategy without a traffic barrier
Which is NOT considered a building collapse hazard?
Secured energy source
Who should the ASO-RT report to and work with at the
technical rescue operation?
Overhead ISO
Who should be responsible for monitoring rescuers at the subway incident?
ASO
Which is NOT considered a hazard at the confined space
rescue?
Electrocution
Which commonly leads the list of concerns for the ISO at
water incidents?
Protection from elements
What is the trap that can get a firefighter hurt or killed
when responding to a technical rescue incident?
The “can do” attitude
Which type of system involves a working team being
replaced with another working team that is already dialed in and ready to replace them at the tech rescue incident?
On-deck
Which is NOT considered a traffic-calming strategy device?
Apparatus
What is the number one safety consideration at roadway
incidents?
Being hit by other traffic
