High Angle Rescue

Question 1

any situation involving rescues that are out of the reach of HFD aerial apparatus and may require use of rescue ropes or HFD TRT

Answer 1

high angle rescue incident

Question 2

If high angle rescue less than 40 feet, dispatch following

Answer 2

1 DC, 2 Engines, 1 E1 Ladder, 1 Tower, 1 TRT, 1 BLS, 1 Amb Sup, 1 Safety, 1 Medic, Pgr 111

Question 3

If greater than 40 feet, dispatch following add’l equipment

Answer 3

1 TRT, 1 Squad, 1 Safety, Pgr 111

Question 4

The LADDER truck captain will investgate and establish _______ ___________. He will coordinate with REO/TRT command asw to what equipment & personnel is needed to complete the rescue. will keep non-essential personnel out of area

Answer 4

Top Control

Question 5

1st Engine duties on hi angle rescue

Answer 5

1. establish 100’ hot zone
2. Est. command and request TAC channel
3. Give sit-rep to incoming co’s
4. locate knowledgeable bldng personnel
5. assist TRT with equipment if HPD has secured street

Question 6

2nd Engine duties on hi angle rescue

Answer 6

1. Secures elevator to roof and holds it for Ladder crew and TRT. 1 member with a radio shall stay in elevator at all times. do not release elevator until ops are terminated
2. Assist TRT with equipment and assist in any manner that will expedite the positive & timely conclusion

Question 7

First Ladder duties on hi angle rescue

Answer 7

take rescue rope and salvage cover to roof 1. or specific floor and establish TOP CONTROL

2. Est top control hot zone of 100’ from edge of bldng and keep non-essential personnel out
3. locate adequate anchor points for rope systems
4. If victims can be reached with a rescue rope, tie a Fig. 8 on a bight with an OH safety knot in the end of the rope. Place AUTO-LOCKING CARABINER thru the bight. Lower the rope with the caracbiner to the victims. secure to anchor point making sure all slack is out of rope. maintain visual and verbal contact with victim until TRT arrives
5. Est. equipment staging area with salvage cover

Question 8

Rescuers shall wear what type of harness

Answer 8

HFD issued Type III full body harness

Question 9

Any rescuer or Pt being hauled or lowered shall have 2 lines attached to them at all times. Primary line shall be attached to _______________ and safety line attached to ______________. REO may modify for safety reasons, but 2 SEPARATE ATTACHMENT POINTS are required.

Answer 9

Waist belt D-ring = primary

Shock absorber connected to D-ring in upper middle back = safety