Deck 13

Question 1

–AT A SAFETY INVESTIGATION WHAT IMMEDIATE ACTIONS MUST THE IC TAKE WHILE AWAITING THE SAFETY CHIEF?–what are the two exceptions?

Answer 1

–Isolate the scene. record all facts in a log. Two exceptions not isolate scene. 1. control of the fire. 2. providing medical treatment– Secure evidence secured by the IC or his designee.2.0 GS

Question 2

When FF are transported to hospital the IC shall obtain info from EMS and have the borough Disp send a BC designated as MEMBER-TRACKING CHIEF to the hosp.-what are the responsibilites of the BC designated as MEMBER-TRACKING CHIEF??

Answer 2

-Ensure proper care of the FF-provide updated on FF condition-securing all clothing and protective equipment that was transported with FF.3.0 GS

Question 3

Whenever a FF suffers an injury as a reslut of using a tool or piece of equipment, safety command must recover the item in the same condition as when the injury occurred.In certain situations it may be necessary to handle equip or components in order tp preserve “as is”, these specific instructions will usually come from the investigating Chief Officer on scene.If investigating Chief Officer not on scene what actions must be performed for HT and SCBA?

Answer 3

HT- Leave on teh channel and volume level as found and disconnect the battery to preserve the battery condition.SCBA- leave cylinder and purge valves in position found. if necessary to close a cylinder, the pressure readings of both the cylinder and remote gauges should be noted and recorded, as well as exactly how many turns were required to colse the valve. also note position of the purge valve prior to turning it.4.4 GS