Chapter 1- Two in /Two out

Question 1

IDLH defined:

Answer 1

employer does not know, or cannot reasonably estimate the concentration of contaminants in the work environment, it is assumed the atmosphere is an Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health

Question 2

When fire progresses past the INCIPIENT STAGE, it is considered an ?

Answer 2

IDLH
-every member entering must be equipped with PPE and SCBA

NO MEMBER shall ENTER, LEAVE, OPERATE in an IDLH unless the member teams up with at least ONE other member and remains in VISULA OR VOICE CONTACT of that member

Question 3

Each member of the search team shall know the COMPANY IDENTITY AND ASSIGNED POSITION of the other members of the search team.

Answer 3

HT - NOT ACCEPTABLE to replace visual/voice contact

at least ONE MEMBER in IDLH must have HT and be able to contact SAFETY TEAM MEMBER outside of the IDLH

Question 4

TWO IN/TWO OUT ?

Answer 4

two members team up prior to entering IDLH(only one MUST have HT….remain in visual/voice contact)

AND

2 MEMBERS outside the IDLH designated as Safety Team

Question 5

If a member LEAVES A CONTAMINATED AREA, he must be ACCOMPANIED TO SAFETY by another member using an SCBA.

Answer 5

IF A KNOWN Life hazard IS DISCOVERED and immediate action could prevent loss of life…appropriate INDIVIDUAL RESCUE ACTION MAY BE TAKEN

known life hazard:

• seen by rescuer
• heard by rescue
• info from credible source or a person at the scene

IC MUST BE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED
note: in ALL CASES of individual action, IC shall forward report to CHIEF OF OPERATIONS

Question 6

Safety Team must be available at ALL TIMES….FAST UNIT WILL SERVE AS SAFETY TEAM….prior to arrival of FAST UNit, safety will be made up of ..?

Answer 6

2ND DUE ENGINE –BACK UP/CONTROL

however, if the first 2 engines are not on scene, follow these guidelines: following cards…

Question 7

ONE 4 FF ENGINE COMPANY :

ONE 5 FF ENGINE COMPANY:

Answer 7

4 FF :
-OFFICER and ONE FF enter IDLH, without line advancement

AND

2 FFS’ compose safety team

take a DEFENSIVE POSITION

5 FF:
CONTROL/DOOR

Question 8

ONE LADDER ON SCENE:

Answer 8

5 FF:
LCC/OV

4 FF:
LCC/ OUTSIDE FF DESIGNATED BY OFFICER

Question 9

ONE ENGINE and ONE LADDER ON SCENE:

Answer 9

5 FF LADDER and Engine:
LCC/CONTROL

4 FF LADDER and Engine:
LCC/CONTROL

Question 10

When an “UNDERSTAFFED” ENGINE OR LADDER is ONLY unit on scene (less than 4 FF’s ) the company shall take a _______?

Answer 10

DEFENSIVE POSITION

however,

if a KNONW LIFE HAZARD is discovered, INDIVIDUAL RESCUE MAY BE TAKEN BY MEMBER

note: this applies ONLY FOR KNOW LIFE HAZARD/ NOT as described above (with safety team members) for STANDARD rescue and search procedures

Question 11

Examples of DEFENSIVE POSITION:

Answer 11

• hydrants
• charging pumps
• stretching hoseline OUTSIDE IDLH (according to some , you can charge line)
• medical treatment
• raising ladders
• size up
• radio signals

Question 12

The arrival of 2nd due Engine MUST ?

Answer 12

be ANNOUNCED OVER HT

Question 13

Members of the safety team are to engage in their PRIMARY DUTIES while assuming the duties of the safety team….however..

Answer 13

Once FF’s ENTER IDLH, ONE MEMBER of the safety team MUST Account for FF’s inside IDLH WITHOUT PERFORMING OTHER DUTIES

Question 14

In unusual situations, the _____may vary the make up of the Safety Team

Answer 14

INCIDENT COMMANDER

Question 15

DUTIES OF SAFETY TEAM:

Answer 15

• positioned OUTSIDE IDLH
• monitor HT transmissions–mayday/urgent, etc.
• prepare to enter IDLH
• prepare to transmit mayday/urgent
• ENSURE IC is notified that SAFETY TEAM IS ENTERING IDLH , if necessary

Question 16

Who shall announce FAST UNIT arrival at the scene?

Answer 16

INCIDENT COMMANDER (and Fast unit OFFICER)

-on RECEIPT of this announcement, members performing the duties of the SAFETY TEAM shall return to their original assignments