Initial Incident Command Flashcards
The first arriving unit should consider the following a priority actions which need to be completed as soon as practical
Communicate an on scene report
Complete a affective size up
Preform a risk benefit analysis
Communicate a situation
Establish command or make plans to transfer command
Request additional resources
Maintain accountability for effectively tracking tactical units and personnel
Prepare for transition of command upon arrival of a chief officer
What should the incident commander do prior to placing a rescue were in the water?
A risk benefit analysis
This group consist of personnel responsible to watching for and devising of any obstacles and hazards floating downstream or other pertinent information that could Impede operation and may hinder the rescue
Up stream group
This group consists of personnel responsible to ensure the preparedness for the rescue of victims and or rescuers then maybe swept downstream. All personnel in this division should have a throw rope in hand and be wearing appropriate protective equipment.
Downstream group
This group consists of personnel who are responsible for rigging the ropes system and operating a land-based rescue source for victims and rescue were swept downstream personnel assigned should be wearing appropriate protective equipment have throwback
River right group
What should be included in the on-scene report for a swift water call?
Confirmation of incident location Confirmation of incident dispatch info Staging location Establish or transfer command Actions taken or needed to control access to the scene
How should units orient themselves during a water rescue?
In direction of flow
What should be included in a size-up during a swift water incident?
Six sided approach
Determine location, number, and conditions of victims
Securing witnesses
Review pre-plan
Mark the water level and continually check to determine rise or fall
Determine if this is a rescue or body recovery
Consider what will happen if responders do nothing and wait for water to reduce
Call for additional and specialize resources
Call for additional EMS units
This zone is in or over the water
Hot
What zone is within 10 feet of the water
Warm
What zone is more than 10 feet from the water
Cold
What should personnel do when they hear a long whistle blast
Stop and look in the direction of the whistle blast
When will upstream spotters and down stream safety be put into place
Anytime a rescuer or victim is located in the water
Can aerial devices be used over the hot zone
Yes but the vehicle itself has to remain out of the water and any location not threatened by rising water
How many people could require for personnel to affect a single rescue from moving water during daylight hours
16
