Emergency Rescue Procedures

Question 1

Emergency RIT Procedure

Answer 1

This procedure is done on a downed Firefighter to access their SCBA and Face piece and to give supplemental air. This procedure is done using the CFD RIT Pack and would be employed by the Safety Team that is established at every fire incident.

Question 2

Before entry..

Answer 2

Before entry, open the valve on the RIT cylinder. Ensure airflow discharging air out of the high-pressure hose. Allow the air to escape for 2-3 seconds to ensure the cylinder valve and pressure reducer are functioning correctly. Ensure the pressure gauge attached to the pressure reducer remains visible and is identical to the cylinder pressure.

Question 3

REMEMBER THIS

Answer 3

TUG TEST

Question 4

Equalization should take how long

Answer 4

10-30 seconds

Question 5

When converting, remember to do this or regulator can be torn off face..

Answer 5

UNDUE chest strap

Question 6

Unconscious Firefighter Rescue from Basement

Answer 6

Rescuing an unconscious Firefighter from a basement with access to a window demands a team of at least 3 Firefighters, ideally 4.
10 foot attic ladder
Rotate the downed Firefighter onto the ladder facedown. Slightly rotate their head towards their right shoulder to keep the regulator clear of the rungs and so that you have access to their bypass valve.
Place their feet onto the lowest possible rung.

Question 7

Face piece Replacement

Answer 7

The Bypass Method
The Plunger Method

Question 8

Transfilling Between SCBAs

Answer 8

The SCBA with the higher-pressure reading is the donor. The SCBA with the lower pressure is the receiver. Transfilling between users of SCBAs should be performed only during life- threatening emergencies or simulated training exercises. Both donor and receiver must return to fresh air immediately following the procedure.
DO NOT transfill if the donor’s primary low pressure warning device is sounding or HUD/control module are flashing red (has to be greater than 2000 psi)

Question 9

S-Cut Tool and Super-Heated Gear Removal

Answer 9

The thermal injury will increase in severity if the skin temperature is equal to or greater than 44°C.
Smoking of PPE
Visible burning or charring of PPE
Melting of reflective trim
PPE is hot to touch

Question 10

S-Cut tool location

Answer 10

All District Chief vans
Both FRP units
All Rescues

Question 11

Firefighter CPR In Gear

Answer 11

A minimum of 3 firefighters are required for this procedure.

Question 12

Opening a Wall

Answer 12

1. Sound the wall for studs with your fist or boot.
2. Turn your back to the wall and kick a hole in the drywall.
3. Remove enough drywall to get through the hole.

Question 13

Methods to move through a wall opening

Answer 13

• Front Swim Technique
• Backstroke Technique
• Full SCBA removal

Question 14

Front swim

Answer 14

• Sound floor!
• Right arm through first

Question 15

Backstroke

Answer 15

• Sound floor!
• Left arm through first

Question 16

Self-Rescue from a Basement

Answer 16

Self-Rescue Using Webbing
Self-Rescue Using a Tool

Question 17

There are four distinct SCBA emergencies

Answer 17

1. Straps, Buckles and Harness
2. Face Piece
3. Hoses and Regulator
4. Out of Air and Cylinder