Ch. 16: The ISO at Technical Rescue Incidents

Question 1

What two challenges have led fire departments to develop tech-rescue response systems that address procedures, training, equipment, and command elements?

Answer 1

When there is regulation, legal liability exists.

Question 2

The assignment of an ISO is mandatory for what types of incidents?

Answer 2

Confined space, trench, and hazmat incidents

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

ASO - Rescue Tech (ASO-RT)

Question 4

Because of the cast array of tech-rescue variations, what must the ISO gain a strong sense of?

Answer 4

The situation status (sitstat), which includes victim location, predicament, rescue likelihood, and the integrity of the surrounding environment.

Question 5

What is the nature of tech rescues?

Answer 5

The operational efforts are constantly evolving and shifting.

Question 6

What is the real accountability issue at tech rescues?

Answer 6

The potential for freelancing and self-deployment.

Question 7

An organized system in which a working team is replaced with another working team that is already dialed in and ready to replace them.

Answer 7

on-deck system

Question 8

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.

Answer 8

basic/surface collapse

Question 9

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.

Answer 9

light collapse

Question 10

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.

Answer 10

moderate collapse

Question 11

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.

Answer 11

heavy collapse

Question 12

What specific evaluations and actions that can improve responder safety should the ISO/ASO-RT consider in addition to general duties?

Answer 12

technical assistance, air monitoring, and improvisation monitoring

Question 13

When evaluating rescue efforts, remember the basic law of motion:

Answer 13

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Question 14

What should be considered when at tech rescues, anyone performing high-concentration tasks?

Answer 14

An opportunity to take mental (and physical) break.

Question 15

What commonly lead the list of ISO concerns at the water incident?

Answer 15

Protection from the elements and appropriate PPE issues

Question 16

What signs should the ISO watch for during an operation?

Answer 16

That the FF is losing concentration or becoming stressed by fear (rapid breathing, wide-eyes, and/or uncontrollable shaking)

Question 17

What is the number one safety consideration at roadway incidents?

Answer 17

The threat of being hit by other traffic.

Question 18

What are essential and should be the first priority for roadway incidents?

Answer 18

Creating barriers, work zones, and traffic-calming processes.

Question 19

What is a consideration for the ISO at night for apparatus operators to minimize the use of?

Answer 19

Minimize the use of white lights and strobes that can cause night blindness and increase the risk of a secondary crash.

Question 20

Efforts to slow down traffic: cones, spotters or flaggers, arrow sticks, flashing lights, and warning signs.

Answer 20

traffic-calming strategies

Question 21

Some object (large fire apparatus) that can absorb the impact of a secondary crash to protect rescuers

Answer 21

traffic barriers

Question 22

Using a traffic barrier without traffic-calming strategies is not advisable.

Answer 22

Worse, using traffic-calming strategies without a traffic barrier is downright dangerous.

Question 23

The classification of the aircraft incident is influenced by the:

Answer 23

size of the aircraft and the size/type of the building that was hit.

Question 24

Jet fuel vapors, burnt plastics, and composite metal dust are respiratory irritants and/or toxins -

Answer 24

do not be quick to allow responders to doff SCBA during operations at aircraft incidents.

Question 25

Who is required to establish the required level of PPE at | the tech rescue?

Answer 25

ISO

Question 26

Which is NOT considered a hazard associated with | high-angle rescue operations?

Answer 26

Use of large equipment

Question 27

Which is NOT recommended during the rescuers ascent during the high-angle rescue due to possible night blindness?

Answer 27

Thermal imaging

Question 28

Who shuts down the industrial equipment that may further affect the victim at most industrial rescue cases?

Answer 28

On-site employee

Question 29

Which is a real problem at the technical rescue incident | in terms of traffic?

Answer 29

Congestion

Question 30

Which is NOT a suggested responsibility of the ISO when dealing with distraught onlookers at a technical rescue incident?

Answer 30

Convincing the onlookers to stay out of harm's way

Question 31

Which type of building collapse requires the response of USAR teams and may contain a significant threat of secondary collapse?

Answer 31

Heavy

Question 32

Who can assist with exposure reports and documentation of the "nuisance" injuries that occur at every structural collapse incident?

Answer 32

HSO

Question 33

Which type of building collapse generally results from light-frame partition collapse and the secondary collapse threat can be mitigated easily?

Answer 33

Light

Question 34

What is the second greatest fear of most adults?

Answer 34

Falling from heights

Question 35

Which basic law must be remembered when evaluating | industrial entrapment rescue efforts?

Answer 35

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction

Question 36

What is the best place to obtain sitstat and restat | information at the technical rescue incident?

Answer 36

Command post

Question 37

When will the rescue technicians usually being air | monitoring?

Answer 37

Early in their efforts

Question 38

Who should be in charge of monitoring the actions and | focus of support personnel at the high-angle rescue?

Answer 38

ISO

Question 39

Which is NOT considered a major hazard at the industrial | entrapment incident?

Answer 39

Poor air quality

Question 40

Which hazard must more attention be given to when dealing with catastrophic airline crashes?

Answer 40

Blood-borne pathogens

Question 41

In which type of building collapse are victims easily | accessible and the threat of secondary collapse is minimal?

Answer 41

Basic

Question 42

What is the one undeniable force found at the cave-in | incident?

Answer 42

Gravity

Question 43

Who must ineffectiveness be reported to initially at the | technical rescue operation?

Answer 43

ISO

Question 44

Which type of building collapse is an ordinary | construction collapse that involves masonry materials and heavier wood?

Answer 44

Moderate

Question 45

Which is a common hazard at roadway/transportation and confined space incidents?

Answer 45

Hazardous energy

Question 46

At which type of building collapse should the ISO request | an ASO-RT from the IC if one has not been assigned?

Answer 46

Moderate

Question 47

Which is NOT considered a hazard at the cave-in incident?

Answer 47

Oxygen enrichment

Question 48

Which type of classifications can help the ISO judge the magnitude and potential hazards associated with the aircraft crash?

Answer 48

Building collapse

Question 49

Which is the real accountability issue at technical rescue | incidents?

Answer 49

Potential for freelancing

Question 50

What kind of hazard are jet fuel vapors and burnt plastics | at the aircraft incident?

Answer 50

Respiratory irritant

Question 51

Which would be considered the most dangerous for | responders at a roadway incident?

Answer 51

Use a traffic calming strategy without a traffic barrier

Question 52

Which is NOT considered a building collapse hazard?

Answer 52

Secured energy source

Question 53

Who should the ASO-RT report to and work with at the | technical rescue operation?

Answer 53

Overhead ISO

Question 54

Who should be responsible for monitoring rescuers at the subway incident?

Answer 54

ASO

Question 55

Which is NOT considered a hazard at the confined space | rescue?

Answer 55

Electrocution

Question 56

Which commonly leads the list of concerns for the ISO at | water incidents?

Answer 56

Protection from elements

Question 57

What is the trap that can get a firefighter hurt or killed | when responding to a technical rescue incident?

Answer 57

The "can do" attitude

Question 58

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?

Answer 58

On-deck

Question 59

Which is NOT considered a traffic-calming strategy device?

Answer 59

Apparatus

Question 60

What is the number one safety consideration at roadway | incidents?

Answer 60

Being hit by other traffic