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FFP Members in Distress Flashcards

1
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Safety team 2 Engines

A

Back Up & Control FF of 2nd Eng

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2
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2 positions given tourly for FAST FFs at roll call

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Air Supply Fast Pak FF & EFAS FF

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In all cases for Downed FF, place 1 FF at downed FF’s

Hi Pr vs Low Pr air supply of FAST Pak

A

Head- for all cases

Hi Pr uses UAC for emergency use only to equalize air. Any doubt to SCBA do NOT use Hi Pr

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Which direction should down FF face

Rappel hook- open gate & place open hook via both shoulder straps starting with (left/right) 1st.

A

Back facing toward direction of removal prior to packaging process

Left then right. Prevents twisting of handle

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10-66 Transmission all unit other than Rescue, Squad, SSL, FAST Unit, & CFR Eng report

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Report & remain at Staging Area until ordered to scene (supervised by Staging Area Manager)

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6
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5 FF Lad vs 4 FF Lad Safety Team

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5 FF Lad: LCC & OV;

4 FF Lad LCC & Outside FF designated by Off (lost OV)

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7
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Can Portable Ladders placed on fire bldgs be moved for any reason?

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Only in life threatening situations & notifications made to members operating in that area

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8
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The preferred Low Pressure method

Position down FF on their (left/right) side to access name on coat, PRA ID (unless spare), HT ID

A

Use downed FF facepiece- better seal/size

Right side- helmet frontpiece could be another clue (but may not be working in that unit)

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Nylon Tubular Webbing numbers

Nylon Webbing inspected

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1” wide, 20’ length, Water Knot breaking strength 3000 lbs, 4,000 lbs breaking w/o knot

Monthly & after use (NOTE: NO Vertical lifting w/webbing)

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10
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Is 10-66 transmitted as “Mixer-Off”

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No, but do NOT include name/unit of FF affected. All add’l info shall be mixer off w/full description via dept radio. Telephone Boro Dispatcher w/full particulars & FDOC

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11
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If Channel 16 is implemented how does this affect the FAST Unit?

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FAST Unit turns to channel 16, but EFAS FAST FF monitors FAST radio on Ch 1 & if Cmd Ch put in effect another FF must monitor this channel

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12
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1 Engine on scene (4 FF vs 5 FF) Safety Team

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4 FF Eng: Off & 1 FF enter IDLH for search without HL advancement & 2 FFs are Safety Team,
OR take Defense position.

5 FF Eng: Door & Control FFs

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Does the EFAS FF leave BC rig if FAST Unit is put to work?

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No stays in BC rig monitoring EFAS

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14
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Low Pressure methods of air supply

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Fast Pak regulator w/FF facepiece still on, Hansen fitting, FAST Pak facepiece & regulator (turn purge 1/2 down)

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15
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FAST Unit Position

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Stage near ICP w/in Verbal contact. 1 EFAS FF to BC rig to monitor EFAS & FAST radio

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16
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1 Eng & 1 Lad 5 FFs vs 4 FF in Lad

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5 FF Lad: Cont & LCC;

4 FF Lad: Cont & LCC

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17
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In addition to normal tools, what else should FAST Truck report in to the ICP? “B-FAST Pal”

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Basket/Backboard, FAst Pak, Search rope, Two-in-1 Rope, & Fast Pak

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18
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Drag Rescue Device removal type (horizontal/vertical/both)

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Horizontal non-ambulatory drag only. No dragging up stairs

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19
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No member shall enter, leave, or operate in an IDLH atmosphere unless _

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The member teams up at least one other member and remains within visual or voice contact with that member.

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20
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Each member of the search team shall know _

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The Company identity and assigned position of the other members of the search team.

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21
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Are HT or other electronic communication devices acceptable to replace visual or voice contact?

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NOT acceptable. At least one of the members of the team within the IDLH must have an HT & must be able to contact an HT equipped member of the Safety Team outside of the IDLH

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22
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Can an individual member enter an IDLH?

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If a known life hazard is discovered & immediate action could prevent the loss of life, appropriate action (rescue activity) may be taken by an individual member. This applies only for Known life hazard (NOT standard search & rescue activity)

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23
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Define Known Life Hazard:

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Victims can be seen by rescuer, heard by rescuer, or member has info from a credible source or a person at the scene indicating the location of the life hazard.

24
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If an individual enters an IDLH for a known life hazard, what must be done?

A

IC must be immediately notified and appropriate adjustments made. IC shall forward a full report detailing full particulars to Chief of Ops. Thorough review of each of these incidents will be conducted

25
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What shall be done when an Understaffed Eng of Lad company (less than 4 FFs) is the only unit on the scene?

A

Unit shall take a Defensive position. If Known life hazard and immediate action could prevent loss of life, appropriate action (rescue activity) may be taken by individual member. Only for Known life hazard

26
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Examples of Defensive Positions:

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Checking serviceability of a hydrant, Hooking up to a hydrant, Charging the pumps, & Stretching a HL to outside of IDLH atmosphere, Providing medical treatment, Position & raising AL/TL/PL, Conducting size up, & Transmitting appropriate radio signals

27
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T/F Arrival of 2nd Eng must be announced over the HT

A

True

28
Q

Safety team members: Once firefighters enter the IDLH, one member of the Safety Team must _

A

Account for firefighters inside the IDLH without performing other duties.

29
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Safety team shall be outside of IDLH: duties include

A

Monitoring HT transmissions for assistance from members inside of IDLH, Maydays/Urgents, transmissions Not being acknowledged from interior teams, Be prepared to enter IDLH for assistance, Transmit necessary Mayday/Urgents if needed, & Ensure IC notified of Safety Team entering IDLH

30
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When shall members of the Safety Team return to their original assignments?

A

On receipt of announcement that FAST Unit has arrived over the HT from the IC

31
Q 
FF in distress, removal of FF from the IDLH is critical for survival. Assuring the distressed FF has an adequate supply of air is the next priority as a member will suffer brain damage without air in?
A. 1 to 2 minutes
B. 4 to 6 minutes
C. 6 to 10 minutes
D. 10 to 15 minutes
A

Brain Damage: without air in 4 to 6 minutes

Move Towards Clinical Death: in 6 to 10 minutes

32
Q

Incorrect 10-66?
A) 10-66 shall only be transmitted via Dept radio, by or at the direction of the IC.
B) Signal 10-66 shall not be transmitted as a “Mixer Off” message. Initial 10-66 shall not include name or unit # of the affected member
C) Once 10-66 has been transmitted all add’l notification reports regarding this incident shall be made to the dispatcher via a “Mixer Off”
D) After transmission of 10-66, a full description of the incident shall be transmitted with the mixer off, via Department radio
E) Description followed immed by phone notification to Dispatch with full particulars. ASAP thereafter phone FDOC

A

Answer: C = Once signal 10-66 has been transmitted, all additional notifications regarding affected member(s) shall be made to Dispatcher via a “Mixer Off” message.
Note: If you need to notify the dispatcher about another aspect of the fire you do not need to have the Mixer Off.

33
Q 
Victim Location Marking System assists during which phase of the operation during a massive event where resources are not available to immediately remove all trapped victims?
A) Reconnaissance
B) Surface victim removal
C) Void search
D) Selected debris removal
A

A

34
Q

The FAST Unit Correct?
A. FAST Unit shall never reposition ladders already in place against the fire bldg
B. The Removal/Resource team will make entry to locate, package & remove the member if possible
C. Search team will stage at the entrance & be available to assist (relieve, augment or supply additional equipment)
D. Use 2-sided approach where Search team makes access via the interior & the Removal team makes access via the ext of the bldg, unless dealing with large commercial or complex buildings

A

D

A) The FAST Unit shall AVOID repositioning ladders already in place against the fire building UNLESS it is a “life threatening situation” AND a “notification” is made to FFs operating in that area
B) The SEARCH team will make entry to locate, package and remove the member if possible
C) The REMOVAL/RESOURCE team will stage at the entrance and be available to assist (relieve, augment or supply additional equipment)

35
Q 
Street Coordination Manager directly reports to _ for ICS General Staff positions
A. Operations Section Chief
B. Planning Section Chief
C. Logistics Section Chief
D. Incident Commander
A

C

36
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Field Communications Unit directly reports to which ICS position?
A. Planning Section Chief
B. Resource Unit Leader
C. Logistics Section Chief
D. Operations Section Chief
A

C

37
Q

Prior to arrival of FAST Unit, the IC has the discretion to designate a # of units/members for possible assistance or rescue. Incorrect for discretionary task:
A. Companies held in reserve
B. Companies/members available for immediate reassignment
C. Chauffeurs or chief’s aides
D. Safety Team

A

C UNCOMMITTED chauffeurs or FULL DUTY aides

FFP MMID ch 4 3.1

38
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Incorrect removing a FF?
A. After converting the member’s SCBA into a harness, move the FF to a sitting position providing we don’t suspect any spinal injury
B. Once in a sitting position, rotate the FF, if possible, so that their back is facing toward the direction of removal
C. Being in a sitting position reduces the member’s size in half
D. Being in a sitting position makes it easier to locate the Universal Air Connection

A

A. Prior to converting

39
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If search operations for a member in distress exceed \_\_  IC shall staff the Planning Section and designate a Rehabilitation Sector (ie; city bus) as well as a Press Area.
A. 30 minutes
B. 1 hour
C. 90 minutes
D. 2 hours
A

B

40
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5 FF Eng is the only Unit on scene: Safety team
A. Cont FF & Door FF
B. BU FF & Door FF
C. Door FF & ECC
D. Cont FF & ECC
A

A

41
Q

Positioning an unconscious member of his right side will provide access to all but
A. Member’s name on back of bunker coat
B. PRA ID # (Unit/Position) from a spare SCBA
C. Helmet frontpiece
D. Engraved ID # on side of HT

A

B

42
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Choose correct for “Through the Leg Method”
A. Prior to converting a FF’s SCBA into a harness, move the FF to a supine position providing a spinal injury is not suspected
B. If possible, have FF facing direction of removal
C. Packaging a FF w/”Through the Leg Method” will allow for both a vertical & horizontal removal

A

C

A= sitting position
B= Back facing direction of removal
43
Q

Street Coordinator Manager at a 10-66 is responsible for all but which
A. Coordinating EMS triage area
B. Designating a Rehab Sector
C. Coordinating apparatus staging areas
D. Est contact w/NYPD to ensure traffic flow

A

B

44
Q 
Unconscious member. You would be correct to position this member in what position? 
A) on their right side 
B) on their left side 
C) on their back 
D) on their stomach
A

A (MMID ch3 10.1.2 b)

45
Q 
FF Removal Officer _ will assume the duties of FF Removal Officer, supervising all extrication efforts and working in conjunction with the FAST Group Supervisor.
A) Haz Mat Battalion 
B) 1st arriving Battalion 
C) Safety Battalion 
D) Rescue Operations Battalion
A

D

46
Q 
Any time a FAST Unit is put to work at an operation for other than FAST duties prior to the operation being declared "Under Control," the IC who ordered the FAST Unit into operation shall forward a detailed report of such duties via chain of command to?
A: Chief of Department
B: Chief of Operations
C: Chief of Safety
D: Fire Commissioner
A

B

47
Q

10-66 updates include all but
A. Vibralert activities
B. Air supply replenished
C. Physical surroundings improving/ deteriorating
D. Add’l info received about location or location of other near distressed member

A 
B VAPA 
Vibralert activities
Air supply activities
Physical surroundings improving/deteriorating
Add'l info received
48
Q

Lad 200, is the first arriving company at an advanced fire in a taxpayer. After notifying the dispatcher you were responding with “4 FFs,” you would be correct to know that your Safety Team will be?
A: Irons and OV
B: LCC and Roof
C: LCC and OV
D: LCC and Outside FF designated by the Officer

A

D MMID ch 1 Ref Chart

49
Q

Safety team when there is one Engine Company & one 4-Firefighter Ladder Company on the scene?
A: LCC and OV Firefighter
B: LCC and Outside FF designated by the Officer
C :Backup and Control FFs
D: Control and LCC

A

D Managing Members Ch 1 sect 2.1.1
1 Eng & 1 Lad on Scene: 1) 5 FF Ladder-The Safety Team is composed of the Control firefighter and the LCC firefighter.
2) 4 FF Ladder- The Safety Team is composed of the Control firefighter and the LCC firefighter.

50
Q 
FAST unit arrives at ICP- in addition to normally assigned tools they should bring 
A. LSR & 2:1 Rope
B. Search Rope & 2:1 Rope
C. LSR & Search Rope
D. Only 2:1 Rope
A

B Ch 2 Sec 8

51
Q

FAST unit at a 2nd alarm in a PD correct
A: The IC ordered the FAST unit to simultaneously remove window bars on the exposure 2 and 4 side of the building.
B: At this extended operation, the IC relieved the FAST unit. Once the replacement FAST unit arrived on scene, the FAST unit being relieved was redeployed.
C: The IC didn’t use the FAST unit to provide relief for operating units until the fire was declared Under Control
D: The IC shall announce the FAST units arrival and staging position over the handie-talkie at the scene.

A

C

A. 4.1 FAST unit provides add’l egress routes while still maintaining unit integrity, e.g., remove window bars, place portable ladders.
B. 4.3 At extended ops, the IC shall consider relieving the FAST unit. Once the replacement FAST unit arrives at the ICP, the FAST unit being relieved may be redeployed.
D. 3.2 The IC shall announce the FAST unit’s arrival and identity over the handie-talkie at the scene. On receipt of this announcement, the members performing the duties of the Safety Team shall return to their original assignments.

52
Q

All members must know that no member shall enter, leave or operate in an IDLH atmosphere unless the member teams up with at least one other member and remains within visual or voice contact with that member. Each member of the search team shall know the_and _of the other member of the search team.
A: company identity and assigned position
B: member’s name and assigned position
C: member’s name and company identity
D: company identity and officer’s name

A

A MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS - CHAPTER 1
A. 2.1 - Each member of the search team shall know the COMPANY IDENTITY and ASSIGNED POSITION of the other members of the search team.

53
Q

If unable to determine if an unconscious member has air or not, supply the member with air. All of the following are ways to determine whether the member has air except
A. Check the downed member’s cylinder gauge
B. Turn the purge valve & listen for air flow
C. If facepiece is on, break the seal between the member’s face & facepiece & listen for air escaping
D. Look at the remote gauge of the downed member

A

A (Ch 3 7.6)

54
Q

Incorrect concerning air supply
A. UAC is for emergency use only when a member is low or out of air within an IDLH. If the condition of the distressed member’s SCBA is in doubt do not provide air via high pressure system
B. Use the downed member’s facepiece, unless it’s damaged or missing, instead of the facepiece w/Fast Pak
C. If the FAST Pak is not at your location, start the removal procedure. Communicate with the member assigned the FAST Pak to determine a suitable location to meet
D. Once an unconscious member is supplied with air, open the purge valve fully to allow constant flow of air

A

D Turn purge valve half way to allow constant flow of air

Ch 3 7.9

55
Q

IC must assign a Chief/Co Off as a Street Coordinator Manager when 10-66 transmitted. Correct
1. Est contact w/PD & EMS Off to ensure traffic flow, particularly ambulance egress to hospitals
2. Ensure access/egress of other essential vehicles
3. Position needed apparatus for most efficient use
4. Coordinate apparatus staging areas
5. Coordinate EMS triage area w/Medical Branch Director
A. All of them
B. 1, 2, 3, 5
C. 2, 3, 4, 5
D. 1, 2, 3, 4

A

A Ch 5 6.1

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