Deck 29 Flashcards
Pior to any life saving rope rescue attempt who must notification be given too?
Communications with the Inside Team of the ladder company(s) is vital prior to any life saving rope rescue attempt. It is also critical that notification be given directly to the Incident Commander or Sector Supervisor prior to commencing a life saving rope rescue attempt. The IC must coordinate all interior operations and the life saving rope rescue attempt. The IC must determine if units are unable to place an operational hoseline between the victim and the fire in a timely manner, and if members are prevented from reaching the victim via the interior of the apartment, an adjoining apartment, a balcony or fire escape, or exterior ladders.2.5 GS
The life saving rope evolution shall only be attempted as a last resort when all other avenues have been eliminated.Upon determining that a life saving rope rescue is the only available option, the Incident Commander may dispatch additional resources to where?
the Incident Commander may dispatch additional resources to the descent point as well as adjoining apartments and/or apartments on the floor(s) below to provide the greatest chance of a successful rescue. A life saving rope rescue must be a coordinated team effort with support coming from inside, above the victim, adjacent to the victim, and below the victim.2.6 GS
Under no circumstances should a life saving rope evolution be attempted if what?
• a viable substantial object is not available• the effectiveness of the anti-chafing device would be compromised due to building construction (protruding facades, exposure of the life saving rope to sharp surfaces)• there are not enough members at the lowering point and at the adjoining windows or floors below to ensure a successful pick-up and retrieval of the firefighter and victim.2.7 GS
When should a LSR be placed out of service?
Deupty Tony Hit A Home Run Far AwayD- DoubtT- Two people weightH-Heat exposed to highly heated surfaceA-Abrasion one primary causes LSR losing strengthH-Hockle reduces strength by 40 -50 %R- rust persistentF- FrozenA- acids/fumes contact w/ LSR4.0 GS
Whenever the Life Saving Rope is placed out of service, the officer on duty shall notify whoby telephone and fax to have it immediately replaced?A- DivisionB- BattalionC- SafetyD-R and D
A- Administrative Divisionsame for -LSR carring case -Anti-chafing device -life belt5.1 GS
The officer must complete an Out of Service Life Safety Equipment Report (SCF-2) and forward it through the Chain of Command to the Chief of Safety. What must BC do when he receives this report?
Investigation of the circumstances as stated in the report is required by the Battalion Chief on duty. A statement to this effect is required as part of the chief’s endorsement.5.3 GSFYI- also for-training rope -Life Belt-personal harness-PSS systemDS 3 5.6
When Ladding Mat is placed OOS the damaged equipment shall be sent to the Technical Services Division.Who shall be notified of the full particulars.?
The administrative Battalion and Division shall be notified of the full particulars.DS4 7.5.2 GS
