GUIDE Flashcards
(91 cards)
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Indoor storage of LPG containers > 16.4 oz
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- 2 hour fire walls, floors, ceilings
- Access door that opens directly to the outdoors, with no other use
- All deliveries through this access door
- Portable fire extinguisher with 10 B:C rating
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LPG outdoor event rules
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- 2 LPG containers per LPG device
- 1 person responsible for each LPG device
- 1 person may only operate 1 LPG device
- LPG containers need to be at least 5 feet apart
- Need C of F holder to supervise storage, handling and use
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Storage for sale of LPG in building accessible to the public
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- Maximum of 16.4 oz containers
- Protected by sprinkler in storage and display areas
- No more than 200 pounds
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Special LPG rules for R-3 occupancies (private dwellings)
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- Not more than 2 containers with 20 LB max capacity
* On balconies of R-3 occupancies max of 2 containers each with a 16.4 oz max capacity
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All barbecues, LPG, charcoal, electricity and piped natural gas shall
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- Total grate area not exceeding 10 feet
- Not installed or operated within 10 feet of any combustible waste material including combustible building surfaces, balconies, decks
- Garden type hose attached to water supply or portable fire extinguisher with a 4-A rating
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Outdoor LPG storage guidelines
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- Not more than 54 square feet
- Protected from vehicle impact
- Protected from theft, tampering, by metal open fence at least 6 feet high secured by a locked gate opening outward or a lockable ventilated metal locker with Certificate of Approval
- Located in a well ventilated area with a minimum clearance of 10 feet from any surrounding walls more than 8 feet high on at least 3 sides
- Directly accessible from the street
- Portable fire extinguisher with 10 B:C rating
- Not on a lot containing any residential building
- Not more than 300 pounds stored on a pre-existing outdoor facility unless it complies with the new rules
- Not more than 400 pounds
- Not less than 20 feet from any building openings
- Not less than 20 feet from any motor vehicle fuel dispenser
- Not less than 10 feet from any combustible material
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LPG rules for a storage building not accessible to the public
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- No more than 300 LBS
* Additional storage locations must be separated by 300 feet
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ARC while responding to the mobilization point needs to obtain the following from the dispatcher
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- Progress report
- HT channels in use
- Sector locations & designations (if appropriate)
- Incident summary via MDT
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When ARC arrives at the mobilization point he needs to
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- Give 10-84
* Notify dispatcher of NYPD arrival if NOT at Floyd Bennett Field
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What does the ARC need to bring on the helicopter at the mobilization point
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- Air Recon Instruction Card with helicopter frequencies for FD/PD
- Binoculars
- NYC map
- Flashlight
- Battalion UHF HT
- Battalion VHF HT
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When airborne the ARC needs to
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- Tell pilot to switch helicopter radio to Borough frequency
- Give borough dispatcher ETA
- On arrival at scene inform the borough dispatcher that you will switch helicopter radio to command channel, the pilot will do this
- Give preliminary report to IC within 5 minutes
- Give progress report to IC every 10 minutes, or when requested, or when significant information is obtained
- If ordered to give Mayday from helicopter to evacuate the building transmit the Mayday over HT channels using the 25 watt radio
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The ARC provides the IC with the following info on scene
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- Fire location, extent, concerns
- Issues with topography, weather, access
- Roof conditions, roof operations feasibility
- Exposure concerns, occupants showing
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What is the ARC’S primary means of communication with the fire ground
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- Helicopter radio
- Transmits at 25 watts
- FDNY HT is a backup if necessary
- Post radio is NOT ALLOWED in the helicopter
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The ARC must tell the pilot
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Which channel or frequency he wants to communicate on via the headset
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If an airlift of Air Rescue Teams is going to commence the ARC shall
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- Have the pilot switch the helicopter radio to TAC-U CH 13
- Have the HRRC & HRRT switch to TAC-U CH 13
- Have the NYPD & ESU switch to TAC-U CH 13
- If battalion FF on board have him monitor the Command Channel
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High Rise Roof Chief needs to obtain this information from dispatcher while responding
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- Progress reports
- Attack stairs
- Evacuation stairs
- All stairs that lead to the roof
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HRRC must notify the IC via the dispatcher when
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Chief HRRT PD ESU Are all at the heliport
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At major apparatus accidents who insures blood tests and BHS forms are done
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SOB Chief
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What is deemed an incident
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- Any vehicle related occurrence that results in damage to a FDNY vehicle (rig hit while parked)
- Damage to civilian vehicles from an operating/parked rig
- Damage discovered during routine inspection
- Allegation FD caused damage to civilian vehicle/property
- Any injury while operating on a parked apparatus
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Minor is meant to mean
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- Minor or moderate damage to FDNY rig, civilian vehicle or property
- No injuries or minor injuries
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Major is meant to mean
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- Significant damage or serious injury or death
* In questionable cases BC to call both the DC & SOB by cell phone before making determination
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Major accident procedures
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- Don’t move vehicles EXCEPT to prevent another accident
- If you move the vehicles mark tires with a “T”
- Mark the 4 corners if it is a large vehicle
- Renew until SOB , photo unit arrives, unless it is to dangerous
- Get witness info
- Medical officer response if chauffeur may be responsible
- Deputy to notify CWTC of preliminary findings
- BC to Email FOC-1 report to FDOC followed by phone call to verify the receipt
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Can chiefs investigate their own accidents
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No
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FD vehicle with no plates
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Write “FIRE” in plate area
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For all dept vehicles on the accident report what is written in the insurance code box
* Fire Dept. City of NY policy #994
* Self insured certificate #994
* On bottom of mv-104 write "vehicle owned and operated by FDNY on duty accident
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MV 104 form, if death, injury, damage more than $1000 or damage cannot be estimated
* Original mailed to DMV in 10 days
| * Copy to Safety in 96 Hours (4 days)
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BC when returning to quarters after accident investigation
Journal entry
Cd-72
Summons
# of accidents in past 12 months
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What does the BC do on EMS accidents
* CD-19A
* Forward this to division
* Division sends CD-19A to EMS
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Who judges the preventable accidents
Division Commander
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Serious or fatal accident procedures
* PD accident investigation unit- independent investigation w/report
* PD administers breathalyzer to chauffeur
* Additional testing by FD Medical Officer attested by FD-IG
* SOB investigates - position, signals, skid marks, witnesses, FF interviews
* FD mechanics do complete check of apparatus for defects
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What is the safe distance to overhead electric cables carrying high voltage
18 feet for 345,000 volts
| 10 feet for 15,000-38,000 volts
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Fires at substations
* Protect exposed buildings outside the substation
* Connect 3 1/2 to sprinkler siamese if present DO NOT CHARGE
* Maintain 18 feet horizontal distance from substation exterior fence
* No portable, aerial, TL buckets against/over any fence or wall
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Use of water on ENERGIZED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
* To prevent damage to unburned equipment
* Equipment burned has no value
* NEVER use hand lines on Energized Electrical Components
* 3 1/2 line to sprinkler Siamese if present, DO NOT CHARGE
* Water use only by STAFF CHIEF in consult w/Con Ed White Hat
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Primary means of applying water is a
* Tower Ladder
* Fog stream preferred
* Desired pattern 30 degrees or more
* Only fresh water
* No salt water or additives including foam
* Flush hydrant thoroughly
* Flush TL waterway AWAY from point of operation
* All members removed from basket- then raise basket
* Remove members from apparatus
* All FD Eqp INSIDE property line connected to facility's grounds
* Con Ed connects ground to facility ground & FDNY equipment
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What is the safe distance for a 30 degree fog or more on energized electrical equipment
15 feet on live 138,000
| 25 feet on live 345,000
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What is the safe distance on straight and solid streams less than a 30 degree fog
75 feet on live 138,000
| 125 feet on live 345,000
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Energized Electrical Equipment at Substations
* Transmission
* Distribution
* Overhead & Underground Network
345,000 Volts at Transmission Substations
138,000 Volts at Distribution Substations
13,000-33,000 Volts at Overhead & Underground Networks
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All responding chiefs at airport operations should
* Activate 800 MHZ radio by removal of microphone from the clip
* Insure you are in channel 6B--FDOPS
* Activate cellular phones
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The 1st Battalion Chief at airport operations needs to
Contact PAPD officer
What type of incident?
Is FDNY required?
Notify dispatcher of type of incident and units needed
All chiefs are to activate their 800 MHZ radios & cell phones
Assemble initial companies requires for escort
Proceed to the incident & establish command post for DC
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The 1st Battalion Chief at airport operations needs to also
Select a unit officer to command the staging area until 2nd BC arrives
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How do units form to enter airport
Units from a double line convoy fashion
Engines on the right
All other units on the left
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What does the 2nd arriving BC supervise at airport operations
Staging area
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At airport operations involving a water incident the 1st due BC shall request
Shallow draft type fireboat
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All chiefs at airport operations are used to direct the following
Staging area
Water relay
Search & rescue
Communications
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At airport operations communications to/from the command post is via
800 MHZ if both units have 800 MHZ radios
Department radios (Queens dispatcher)
PA radio to Pa liaison at the staging area
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At airport operations the Resource Unit Leader is responsible for
* Respond to PA mobile Command Post
* Maintain contact with dispatcher
* FD chief in charge of staging area via HT/800 MHZ or cell phone
* Serve as FDNY interagency coordinator
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At airport operations water supply will be done by
* Relay operations are most likely
* Utilize satellites to the fullest
* Request PAPD knowledgable escort to guide units to nearest serviceable hydrant
* Units to stay on asphalt roads or runway edge
* Drafting operations are unreliable at low tide
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Search and rescue at airport operations
No indiscriminate removal of wreckage
Consider extrication tools
EMS ambulances will be dispatched from staging area
Water rescue under FDNY Chief
Water victims given to EMS and tracked by them
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Preventable apparatus accidents are judged by the
Division commander
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1st preventable accident for officer
Post accident interview by admin battalion chief
| This is forwarded to the division commander
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2nd preventable apparatus accident for officer
Supervisory conference and report forwarded
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3rd preventable apparatus accident for officer
Supervisory conference
Unit commander
Chief from administrative battalion
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Accident involving NON response with double parked cars is
Always a supervisory conference
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Important information to obtain for the CD-19
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Witnesses
Passenger names
Driver and owner addresses
DOB
EMS name and shield #
Street name and number of lanes on the street
Insurance company name and policy #
Traffic devises
Direction
How many feet
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In buildings under construction the standpipe riser WITHOUT the threaded top will
NEVER give you enough water pressure
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Buildings with Post Tensioned Concrete
* Concrete has no tensile strength until cables are stranded
* Concrete may have been poured but the cables may not have been tensioned or may not be fully tensioned
* NEVER cut through post tensioned-stranded cables
* If there are protruding cables from the concrete that are exposed to fire they should be cooled by hose streams
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HT ID numbers for emergency transmissions
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7 digit number
First number designates unit type
Next 3 numbers is unit #
Last number is riding position
1- Rescue
2- Chief
5- Engine
6- Spare
7- Ladders
8- Squad
9- Special Units
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Inspector General Notification
Investigates Criminal
Corrupt
Conflicts of interest
Examples of allegations requiring IG
Violations of the law
Theft bribes and gratuity
Falsification of records
False claims of on duty injuries
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If I am not sure whether to call BITS or the IG who should I call
Inspector General
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Notify IG office directly during
Business hours
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Notify the IG on call supervisor via the FDOC
After business hours
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Any allegation concerning theft by FD employees at operations, inspections or in quarters requires
Immediately notify the IG via cell phone thru FOC
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BITS immediate notification by telephone
Arrest of dept employee
Physical altercation among members
Serious confrontation with civilians
On duty confrontation with PD involving possible discipline
On duty incident possession of alcohol or drugs
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BITS written notification
Misconduct
Arrest follow up
Charges
Incompetence
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Single Command FDNY Primary agency
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Auto extrication 1st to arrive
Boat in distress 1st to arrive
Confined space rescue
Downed tree
Elevator incident or emergency
Entrapment or impalement
Structural collapse
Fire
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Single Command NYPD is primary agency
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Bomb threat
EDP
Explosive device
Ice rescue
Water rescue
CBRN or Haz Mat w/terrorism suspected or actual
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Unified Command will be used for
Aviation incident
CBRN/HAZ MAT no suspected crime or terrorism
Explosion
Rail incident
Utility incidents- electrical, gas, water or steam
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FDNY CORE COMPETANCY
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Fire suppression
Search and rescue
Arson investigation
Pre hospital care
Structural evacuation
Life safety and mass Decon at CBRN/HAZ MAT
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At gasoline spills or odors
* Prepare for foam operation
* 10-86?
* Ventilate bulkheads and windows for building odors
* Dike areas like sewers, subways, manholes
* Flush sewers if gasoline is already in the sewer, this will dilute the gasoline reducing the immediate odor but may create more odors further away
* Rescue has meters to check explosive levels, these readings are useful in cases of attempted arson
* Check nearby gas stations as a potential source
* Call for Haz Mat, DEP, Con Ed as required
* Notify dispatcher of location, amount spilled or lost, name of oil company
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Who do you call for cleanup of gasoline spills
* NYS Petroleum Council - Mobil, texaco, Shell, Amoco, and Exxon
* For all other independent oil companies obtain their emergency telephone # from the truck or station
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If there is a leak in a buried tank refer to
* FPD 7-76
| * Need to give violations for air tests and to correct the problem
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Water main breaks or flooding from storms
Con Ed to shut electric
No entry to shut power
Need dewatering units
Fire Patrol for commercial buildings
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At MAJOR water leaks
* Preliminary report to dispatcher, dangers to life, area, depth, construction, occupancy, private property
* Need water dept for shut off in street
* Need Con Ed for cellars
* Need dewatering units, Fire patrol
* Free up roof drains and basement drains, siphon water using hose
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Dewatering pumps protocol
| During the height of the storm pumps only used if
* Life in danger (hospitals, nursing homes...)
* Serious fire hazard due to rising water near live electrical equipment which cannot be safely shut
* Extensive property damage can be averted
* Alleviate major safety hazards in the street including dangerous traffic problems
* As storm subsides DC in consultation with Supervising dispatcher can permit dewatering in any occupancy
* Use optimum number of pumps and minimum number of units
* Overall engine and ladder availability not below 75%
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In all water and flood emergencies it is important that
Specialized dewatering units are fully employed
* FD dewatering unit and TAC units
* Fire Patrol for commercial occupancies
* OEM resources (Transit, Con Ed, Coast Gurad)
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Dewatering pumps are carried by
* Dewatering Unit
* TAC Units
* Selected field units
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Water and Ice Rescues insure response of these units
* 3 engines
* 2 ladders
* Nearest rescue
* Squad
* 2 Marine companies (3 marine companies if confirmed)
* Coast Guard
* PD land
* PD harbor
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Considerations for water and ice rescues
Reach (ambulatory)
Throw (ambulatory)
Go (non-ambulatory)
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What is the last resort for water and ice rescues
Entry into the water or the ice
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If water not safe for "surface rescue unit" then IC must request
Rescue Company Dive Unit
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At night operations concerning water rescues or ice rescues do not allow firefighters past
The line of sight from the shore
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Equipment for water rescues
*Inflatable water rescue hose with fittings
*Fill hose using SCBA or FAST PAK
*Hose can be deployed in a straight line (few victims) or in a loop (multiple victims)
*Each length can keep 10 people afloat
*200 feet of tether rope
CWS and PFD's and Torpedo's
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Hand Communications during water/ice rescue
Hand in head
I arm waving in the air
* Ready to be pulled
| * STOP pulling
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Spotter is
Firefighter or an officer positioned to see the civtim
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Primary rescue team
Dons the CWS
| Only member to approach the victim
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Primary tether
Wears the PFD
Assist donning the CWS
Pull rescuer and victim back
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Secondary rescue team
| Secondary rescuer
Dons the CWS
| Tether to 2nd line and stands by
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Secondary tether
Dons PFD
Assist donning the CWS
2nd tether if needed
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Rescue Coodinator
Officer
4 firefighter engine also the spotter
Thermal imaging camera
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Spotter
Firefighter or officer
| Position to see the victim
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In water or ice rescues who wears HT's
Everyone except primary and secondary rescuers
