Managing Member In Distress Flashcards
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When is FIRE considered an IDLH? 1.2
When FIRE progresses PAST the INCIPIENT STAGE
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What is the definition of IDLH? 1.1
Where an employer DOES NOT KNOW or cannot reasonable estimate the concentration of CONTAMINANTS in a work environment it is assumed that the atmosphere is IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS to LIFE and HEALTH ( IDLH)
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What does EVERY member need to be equipped with when entering an IDLH? 1.2
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
and
Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
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What must a member do before ENTERING,LEAVING or OPERATING in an IDLH? 1.2
TEAM UP w/ another member
AND
Remain w/ VISUAL or VOICE contact
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Who is considered a KNOWN life hazard?1.4
1)SEEN by the rescuer
2) HEARD by the rescuer
3) a MEMBER has info from a CREDIBLE SOURCE
OR
4)a PERSON at THE SCENE indicating LOCATION of life hazard
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Can a member perform a search and rescue activity by himself?1.4
YES
If a KNOWN LIFE HAZARD is discovered and immediate action COULD prevent the LOSS of LIFE.
ONLY FOR A KNOWN LIFE HAZARD!!!
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Who do you notify if a RESCUE ACTIVITY is been taken by an INDIVIDUAL MEMBER for a KNOWN LIFE HAZARD? 1.4
Incident Commander (IC)
In all incidents of such INDIVIDUAL action, the IC shall forward a report to CHIEF OF OPERATIONS.
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How many MEMBERS is considered a SAFETY TEAM? 1.3
2 members
(2 IN) enters IDLH
(2 OUT) outside IDLH
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Who is NORMALLY the SAFETY TEAM when 2 ENGINE COMPANIES are on the scene? 2.1.1
BACK UP and
CONTROL of
2nd ARRIVING ENGINE
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Who is the SAFETY TEAM w/ 1 4FF ENGINE on scene?
2 FF are the SAFETY TEAM OFFICER and 1FF enters IDLH for search WITHOUT LINE ADVANCEMENT. No line in the APT CAN BE STRETCHED to OUTSIDE IDLH OR TAKE A DEFENSIVE POSITION
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Who is the SAFETY TEAM when 1 5FF ENGINE is on scene? 2.1.1
DOOR and
CONTROL positions
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Who is the SAFETY TEAM when 1 5FF LADDER is on the scene?2.1
LCC and
OV
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Who is the SAFETY TEAM with 1 4FF Ladder on scene?
LCC and
ANY OUTSIDE FF (ROOF or OV)
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Who is the SAFETY TEAM with 1 ENGINE and 1 5FF LADDER on scene? 2.1
LCC and
CONTOL
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Who is the SAFETY TEAM when 1 ENGINE and 1 4FF LADDER company is on the scene?
LCC and
CONTROL
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Who is the SAFETY TEAM when 1 ENGINE (UNDERSTAFFED)is the ONLY UNIT on scene? (3 FF)
TAKE A DEFENSIVE POSITION
however
RESCUE ACTIVITY by an INDIVIDUAL for ONLY a KNOWN LIFE HAZARD
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Who is the SAFETY TEAM when 1LADDER company(UNDERSTAFFED) is the ONLY UNIT on scene?(. (3FF or LESS)
Take a DEFENSIVE POSITION
however
RESCUE activity MAY be performed by an INDIVIDUAL member for a KNOWN LIFE HAZARD
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What are examples of taking a DEFENSIVE POSITIONS?2.1.1
1) Hydrant (checking)
2) Hydrant (hooking up)
3) Pumps (charging)
4) Stretching A HOSELINE to OUTSIDE of IDLH
5) Positioning/Raising TL/AERIAL/Portables
6) Medical Treatment
7) SIze-Up of SCENE
8) Transmitting APPROPRIATE radio signals
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2.3 READ IMPORTANT
2.3
Designated members of the SAFETY TEAM are to engage in their PRIMARY DUTIES while ASSUMING the DUTIES of the SAFETY TEAM. Once FFs enter the IDLH, ONE MEMBER of Safety team must account for FFs INSIDE the IDLH WITHOUT performing OTHER DUTIES.
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What are the DUTIES of the SAFETY TEAM? 3.1
1) MONITOR HT
2) be prepared to ENTER IDLH if assistance is required
3) be prepared to transmit mayday/urgent if an INTERIOR TEAM needs IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE
4) notify IC if entering IDLH
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Where is the SAFETY TEAM positioned? 3.1
OUTSIDE the IDLH
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Who announces the arrival of the FAST UNIT over the HT at the scene?3.2
Incident Command (IC)
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Who is on the scene when the LCC n 1 OUTSIDE FF is the SAFETY TEAM?
1 Ladder Company 4FFs
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Who is on the scene when the CONTROL n DOOR is the SAFETY TEAM?
1 ENGINE COMPANY w/ 5FFs
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Who is on the scene when BACK UP n CONTROL of the 2nd arriving ENGINE is the SAFETY TEAM?
2 ENGINE COMPANYS
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Who is on scene when the CONTOL n LCC are the SAFETY TEAM.
1 ENGINE 1 LADDER
Can be a 5 man OR a 4 man ENGINE
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Who is the SAFETY TEAM when the FAST UNIT arrives on the scene?
ENTIRE UNIT
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Who is on the scene when the LCC and OV are the SAFETY TEAM?
1 LADDER COMPANY
Members in Distress (FAST) 2.1
A FAST UNIT will be assigned to transmissions of which signals?
10-60 Major Emergency Collapse 10-66 Missing/Lost/Trapped Member 10-75 FIRE or EMERGENCY 10-76 FIRE (office building) 10-77 FIRE (high rise) 10-80 HAZMAT
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What is the purpose of the FAST UNIT?
Immediately be available to assist a MEMBER who is TRAPPED, DISTRESSED, or in any OTHER LIFE THREATENING situations