Drill Manual - RIC & Accountability

Question 0

If you are first in to a structure fire and the Captain is apart of I-RIC. Do they need to have a SCBA on?

Answer 0

yes

Question 1

What are the two exceptions to the “Two-in and Two-out” rule?

Answer 1

• known rescue

- incipient phase fire that can be put out with an extinguisher

Question 2

What are some examples of RIC “designators” you might use for high-rise or a large commercial warehouse?

Answer 2

High-rise = RIC 1, RIC 2, RIC 3, etc

Warehouse = RIC Alpha, RIC Bravo, RIC Charlie, RIC Delta

Question 3

When the RIC Group is deployed or activated, RIC operations should occur on the ___________ channel or ____________
for non-SDFD incidents.

Answer 3

Incident RIC channel

secondary TAC channel for non-SDFD incidents

Question 4

Communictaion with the down or missing firefighter ideally should take place on what channel?

Answer 4

“P” papa ( emergency channel )

Question 5

When we speak of “softening the structure” for RIC, what does this mean?

Answer 5

removing bars off the windows

unlocking doors

placing ladders to windows

• DO NOT cause unwarranted damage to the structure!

Question 6

What are the assignments you want to give RIC?

Answer 6

soften the structure

develop a RIC plan

and position on the ___ side

Question 7

Once a firefighter is distressed or missing….what announcement do you want to make?

Answer 7

STATE:

“Emergency Traffic” keep the air clear

Deploy the RIC and designate a RIC Group Supervisor (last known location)

order additional resources if you haven’t already

notify FCC of the RIC activation

Question 8

If there are firefighters in the area of a RIC deployment, should those firefighters assist with the rescue of the missing or distressed firefighter?

Answer 8

YES; provided the fire can be kept at bay

Question 9

The number one priority in getting to downed or missing firefighter is?

Answer 9

to quickly locate them and provide them AIR

Question 10

Once RIC has been activated, who will determine the last known location? pg. 29-11

Answer 10

The RIC will determine the last known location

Question 11

What’s the minimum amount the First RIC team needs to bring inside with them? pg.29-12

Answer 11

RIC Bag

TIC (preferably two)

Forcible Entry Tool

Tag Line

Question 12

The MOST IMPORTANT factor in a successful RIC deployment is? pg. 29-12

Answer 12

pre-planning and training as a crew

Question 13

Ideally in the RIC formation, what position “in-line” is the Captain?

Answer 13

Second in the POE

Question 14

Once you are deployed as RIC, what channels do you want to monitor? pg. 29-13

Answer 14

Command

TAC

RIC (N series)

“P” papa for that zone

FireMarsdirect “13P”

Question 15

The Captain’s “CREW” accountability tag should be clipped where? pg.29-13

Answer 15

To the Tag Line prior to entry

Question 16

Who is responsible for tending the tag line? pg.29-14

Answer 16

Support #2 (Fire Engineer)

Question 17

Who should ideally tie off the tag line once the downed firefighter is reached?

Answer 17

Supprt #2, Fire Engineer

Question 18

Upon removing the trapped firefighter in RIC operations, who takes up the rear? pg. 29-15

Answer 18

Either the Captain or Engineer

Question 19

When should the SCBA Mask replacement occur in a RIC scenario? pg. 29-16

Answer 19

AS LAST RESORT ONLY or firefighter from different agency doesn’t have compatible SCBA

Question 20

What are the two preferred options for providing air to a trapped firefighter?

Answer 20

UAC hot-fill and EBSS Buddy Breathing

Question 21

To don the RIC bag SCBA mask, have the face piece out and connected to the EBSS with doffing switch_____?

Answer 21

NOT depressed to allow air to flow

Question 22

If there is damage to the downed firefighters air cylinder you must use___________?

Answer 22

EBSS connect

Question 23

Once the UAC is connected how long does it take to fill the bottle?

Answer 23

50 seconds

Question 24

When training with the UAC only use ____ bottles in the RIC pack?

Answer 24

empty

Question 25

The re-staffed RIC will be known as? pg.29-17

Answer 25

“Back Up RIC”

Question 26

Physical tracking of firefighters entering an IDLH, such as an “AO” is mandated by whom?

Answer 26

OSHA

Question 27

Color Codes for Accountability tags?

Answer 27

Black = Trucks
Red = Engines
Purple = Chief Officers & ICS Command Staff Positions
Green = Speciality (HAZMAT, Rescue, etc)
Blue = EMS

Question 28

What type of incidents should you leave you “Company Accountability Tag” ?

Answer 28

Large Scale Incidents

Question 29

On a HAZMAT incident where would you leave your “Company” accountability tag? pg. 29-18

Answer 29

At the perimeter of the warm zone

Lobby in high rise fires

Question 30

Where should the Accountability Box be stored? pg. 29-20

Answer 30

Next to the Captain’s SCBA

Question 31

Accountability Officers must wear what?

Answer 31

Full PPE with SCBA on

Question 32

A PAR may be initiated by?

Answer 32

IC, division supervisor, A/O or safety officer, after approval from the IC.

Question 33

A PAR should be conducted when?

Answer 33

• When changing from offensive to defensive mode.
  • After any significant event (collapse, explosion, etc.).
  • During extended periods of interior attack
  • Following suspicion or confirmation of firefighter down/trapped/missing.
  • Following the building evacuation signal
  • As deemed necessary

Question 34

For Accountability purposes what must Company Officers do before the fire comes on?

Answer 34

log on to MDC

update the staffing rosters

update the radio database

Question 35

Cal OSHA Title __, sec______ and NFPA 1500 mandate the adherence to the “Two-in, Two-out” policy when working within an IDLH atmosphere, also known as the “buddy system

Answer 35

title 8, section 5144

Question 36

On smaller incidents the IC or designee can utilize the A/O’s ___ to check the status of interior teams

Answer 36

ATR

Question 37

What NFPA regulates Two In and Two Out?

Answer 37

NFPA 1500

Question 38

An IDLH as it relates to structure fires?

Answer 38

any fire which is beyond the incipient stage and which cannot be controlled by Class II Standpipes or small hose systems without the need for protective clothing or SCBA

Question 39

An accountability officer is required at _____________________________ in order to ensure accurate accountability,

Answer 39

all utilized entrance and exit points of an IDLH atmosphere