Ems Ops Bulletin 9

Question 1

RTF

STF

Answer 1

Rescue Task Force

Suppression Task Force

Question 2

Where is the Casualty Collection Point (CCP) usually located? A. Hot, B. Warm, C. Cold zone D. B and C

Answer 2

D - warm or cold zone

Question 3

An example of cover would be? A. Desk B. Garage Door, C. Engine Block, D. Bushes

Answer 3

C - engine block (also masonry walls)…provide ballistic protection

Question 4

What is an example of cover?

Answer 4

Bushes, office cubes (do not provide ballistic protection)

Question 5

An RTF will consist of how many members total?

Answer 5

4 MPD plus 2 Fire and EMS

Question 6

Should MPD make attempts to provide medical assistance or evacuate victims while attempting to make contact with the suspect?

Answer 6

No.

Question 7

What is the response assignment for an active shooter?

Answer 7

3E, 1T, 1 RS, 2BFC’s, 1 ALS, 3 BLS, 1 EMS Supervisor, 1 Mass Casualty Task Force

Question 8

First due BFC should contact who?

Answer 8

MPD Command Information Center

Question 9

Staging occurs how far away?

Answer 9

3 blocks

Question 10

Who initiates accountability?

Answer 10

1st due BFC

Question 11

What is the 2nd due BFC’s assignment?

Answer 11

Rescue Group Supervisor

Question 12

Who coordinates the creation of RTF/STF teams from staged units?

Answer 12

2nd due BFC

Question 13

Who maintains Level III accountability?

Answer 13

2nd due BFC

Question 14

Who identifies the location for CCP’s?

Answer 14

EMS Supervisor

Question 15

Where do the Rescue Squad place their pat tags?

Answer 15

With them to the command post

Question 16

Should ALS providers bring their ALS bags with them when assigned to the RTF?

Answer 16

no, only operate with EMS equipment from the equipment cache

Question 17

The initial RTF Recon team will consist of?

Answer 17

OIC and 1 firefighter

Question 18

Active Shooter PPE includes?

Answer 18

Level III ballistic vest, ballistic helmet, gloves, knee pads, eye protection

Question 19

How many sets of Active shooter PPE are on Rescue Squads?

Answer 19

5

Question 20

How many sets of Active shooter PPE are on the North and South Mass Casualty Task Force Support Units?

Answer 20

15

Question 21

What’s the service life of the ballistic vests?

Answer 21

5 years

Question 22

Concerning Active shooter incidents and social media, can an OFF duty member post information about an incident?

Answer 22

No. No information by ON or OFF duty members can be posted…places the members in danger

Question 23

What is the #1 cause of preventable deaths in victims of penetrating trauma in an active shooter incident?

Answer 23

hemorrhage

Question 24

T.H.RE.A.T.

Answer 24

Threat suppression
Hemorrhage control and airway management
Rapid Extrication
Assessment by medical providers
Transport

Question 25

Unmanned master streams, exterior attacks, controlled ventilation, use of the building suppression system, and use of building HVAC are examples of tactics by which group? STF, RTF, MCI, MPD

Answer 25

STF - suppression task force