Drill Manual - RIC & Accountability Flashcards
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?
yes
What are the two exceptions to the “Two-in and Two-out” rule?
- known rescue
- incipient phase fire that can be put out with an extinguisher
What are some examples of RIC “designators” you might use for high-rise or a large commercial warehouse?
High-rise = RIC 1, RIC 2, RIC 3, etc
Warehouse = RIC Alpha, RIC Bravo, RIC Charlie, RIC Delta
When the RIC Group is deployed or activated, RIC operations should occur on the ___________ channel or ____________
for non-SDFD incidents.
Incident RIC channel
secondary TAC channel for non-SDFD incidents
Communictaion with the down or missing firefighter ideally should take place on what channel?
“P” papa ( emergency channel )
When we speak of “softening the structure” for RIC, what does this mean?
removing bars off the windows
unlocking doors
placing ladders to windows
- DO NOT cause unwarranted damage to the structure!
What are the assignments you want to give RIC?
soften the structure
develop a RIC plan
and position on the ___ side
Once a firefighter is distressed or missing….what announcement do you want to make?
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
If there are firefighters in the area of a RIC deployment, should those firefighters assist with the rescue of the missing or distressed firefighter?
YES; provided the fire can be kept at bay
The number one priority in getting to downed or missing firefighter is?
to quickly locate them and provide them AIR
Once RIC has been activated, who will determine the last known location? pg. 29-11
The RIC will determine the last known location
What’s the minimum amount the First RIC team needs to bring inside with them? pg.29-12
RIC Bag
TIC (preferably two)
Forcible Entry Tool
Tag Line
The MOST IMPORTANT factor in a successful RIC deployment is? pg. 29-12
pre-planning and training as a crew
Ideally in the RIC formation, what position “in-line” is the Captain?
Second in the POE
Once you are deployed as RIC, what channels do you want to monitor? pg. 29-13
Command
TAC
RIC (N series)
“P” papa for that zone
FireMarsdirect “13P”
The Captain’s “CREW” accountability tag should be clipped where? pg.29-13
To the Tag Line prior to entry
Who is responsible for tending the tag line? pg.29-14
Support #2 (Fire Engineer)
Who should ideally tie off the tag line once the downed firefighter is reached?
Supprt #2, Fire Engineer
Upon removing the trapped firefighter in RIC operations, who takes up the rear? pg. 29-15
Either the Captain or Engineer
When should the SCBA Mask replacement occur in a RIC scenario? pg. 29-16
AS LAST RESORT ONLY or firefighter from different agency doesn’t have compatible SCBA
What are the two preferred options for providing air to a trapped firefighter?
UAC hot-fill and EBSS Buddy Breathing
To don the RIC bag SCBA mask, have the face piece out and connected to the EBSS with doffing switch_____?
NOT depressed to allow air to flow
If there is damage to the downed firefighters air cylinder you must use___________?
EBSS connect
Once the UAC is connected how long does it take to fill the bottle?
50 seconds
