MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 2 - FAST UNIT ++DO MORE++ Flashcards
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 2 - FAST UNIT
At a fir scene where does the fast unit report and where is its positioning?
- reports and stages near incident command post within visual contact unless the IC assigns fast unit to stage at other location based on where units are operating
- EFAS member of fast unit reports to a battalion vehicle on scene to monitor the fast radio and EFAS
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 2 - FAST UNIT
When an understaffed ladder company (4 firefighters) is assigned as the FAST TRUCK, what must the officer do?
When reporting in to the incident command post, the fast officer must inform the incident commander that they are not fully staffed.
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 2 - FAST UNIT
FAST OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES
The FAST officer is the most influential member of the FAST Unit. It is important for the FAST officer to anticipate potential rescue situations as presented by the fire, the fire building and the tactics implemented by operating units. In addition, the FAST officer must:
- Constantly evaluate the progress of the operation.
- Continually monitor the location of operating units.
- Determine methods to identify, locate and remove a member in distress.
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 2 - FAST UNIT
FAST OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES
The officer of the FAST Unit shall announce their arrival on the scene over the _________ and report to the _________, unless otherwise directed by the Incident Commander
The officer of the FAST Unit shall announce their arrival on the scene over the HANDIE-TALKIE and report to the INCIDENT COMMAND POST, unless otherwise directed by the Incident Commander
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 2 - FAST UNIT
FAST OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES
If assigned non fast truck duties by the IC, the officer shall ___________.
Remind the IC of their fast truck designation
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 2 - FAST UNIT
FAST OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES
When communicating over the H.T., how does the FAST team communicate with other non-fast unit members and fast unit members?
- Communications to other units, the FAST officer and member’s radio designation shall include the word FAST after the unit designation. Ex: “L-157-FAST to Command”
- Communication between FAST Unit members does not require the use of the word FAST after the unit designation. Ex: “Ladder 157 CAN to Ladder 157”
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 2 - FAST UNIT
FAST OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES
What does the FAST UNIT OFFICER bring to the ICP? (Incident command post)
- up to date copy of response ticket which would include any CIDS information that is available.
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 2 - FAST UNIT
FAST OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES
The FAST OFFICER gets a briefing from the IC and relays this information back to the FAST UNIT, this information would include:
- Fire location
- Tactics implemented
- Location of operating units
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 2 - FAST UNIT
FAST UNIT RESPONSIBILITIES
What assignments are given out a trill call, in regards to FAST UNIT?
- a member assigned to the FAST PAK
- a member assigned to EFAS and FAST RADIO
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 2 - FAST UNIT
FAST UNIT RESPONSIBILITIES
A FAST UNIT should:
- know what additional equipment might be needed
- survey the building
- develop a plan of action
- determine the availability of aerial, tower, portable ladders
- availability of engine company to stretch a hoseline for protection
- monitor H.T. Transmissions
- location do EMS
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 2 - FAST UNIT
FAST UNIT RESPONSIBILITIES
TRUE/FALSE
If the member is NOT EFAS trained, upon arrival, report to a Battalion vehicle on scene to monitor the FAST Radio Board. The member assigned the FAST Radio shall remain in the Battalion vehicle and monitor the FAST Radio for the duration of the incident, even if the FAST Unit is given an assignment.
TRUE
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 2 - FAST UNIT
FAST UNIT OPERATIONS
When the FAST Unit operation requires the use of a ladder, avoid repositioning ladders already in place against a fire building unless __________________.
it is a life threatening situation AND a notification is made to the members operating in that area.
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 2 - FAST UNIT
FAST UNIT OPERATIONS
At large commercial buildings the FAST UNIT shall not _____________.
The FAST Unit shall remain intact and not split up when dealing with large commercial or complex buildings.
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 2 - FAST UNIT
FAST UNIT OPERATIONS
When FAST Unit is deployed at an operation for a member in distress:
- Determine the location of the member based on alarm assignment, order of arrival and riding position.
- Use information received from Incident Commander, operating unit or distressed member, to help determine their location.
- Determine the best access to the distressed member
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 2 - FAST UNIT
FAST UNIT OPERATIONS
When the FAST Unit arrives at the location of the distressed member, the transmitting member of the FAST Unit shall:
- Depress the Emergency Alert button (EAB) on their handie-talkie.
- provide the IC or FAST Group Supervisor with the information required for the emergency transmission (location/Identity of member/imminent conditions/Resources needed) once information is given depressed EAB for two seconds to reset
- asses FAIR - Fire/Air/Immediate Medical Care/Removal)
- provide additional air if needed
- confirm positive identification (depress members EAB button or key their H.T.)
- members SE-7 EMERGENCY ALERT shall remain activated till no longer needed
- package for removal
