MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 3 - FIREFIGHTER REMOVAL ++DO MORE++ Flashcards
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 3 - FIREFIGHTER REMOVAL
OPERATING UNITS RESPOSIBILITES
TRUE/FALSE
It is important to emphasize that the operating units continue to fight the fire when a MayDay/Urgent is transmitted for a distressed firefighter. The abandonment of Engine or Ladder company operations to assist in a rescue where resources have been deployed to handle the situation, places the trapped member and the rescuing firefighters in severe danger.
TRUE
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 3 - FIREFIGHTER REMOVAL
In every case of firefighter removal, where must one member of the removal team be placed no matter what type of removal?
In all cases a member should be positioned at the downed members head.
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 3 - FIREFIGHTER REMOVAL
OPERATING UNITS RESPOSIBILITES
Company Officers must prevent members of their unit from _______________.
Company Officers must prevent members of their unit from LEAVING THEIR AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY.
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 3 - FIREFIGHTER REMOVAL
OFFICER RESPOSIBILITES
TRUE/FALSE
The officer should be involved in firefighter removal operations at all times.
FALSE
Unless there is no one else available the Company Officer should not get physically involved in the operation. It is the responsibility of the officer to supervise the operation and keep the members focused with the job at hand. Listed below are some additional responsibilities of the Company Officer.
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 3 - FIREFIGHTER REMOVAL
OFFICER RESPOSIBILITES
Responsibilities of the officer?
- transmit mayday/urgent if not done so already
- provide exact location of member
- identification of member to IC
- call for additional resource that might aid in removal
- keep IC up to date on: air status/progress of packaging/ once removal starts
- monitor conditions of operations
- monitor h.t.
- secure removal route
- call for additional FAST PAK if first one is put into operation
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 3 - FIREFIGHTER REMOVAL
STEPS TO FOLLOW WHEN MEMBER IS LOCATED
Wether or not the member is conscious or unconscious, the priorities are:
F.A.I.R. Fireground/environment Air Immediate medical care Removal
additional considerations - identification of member/packaging if needed
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 3 - FIREFIGHTER REMOVAL
FIREGROUND/ENVIRONMENT
TRUE/FALSE
Consider the environment that you are operating in. The conditions in the area of the distressed member will dictate the sequence of events. If your safety is in question, move to an area of refuge.
TRUE
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 3 - FIREFIGHTER REMOVAL
AIR
TRUE/FALSE
The members air needs to be assessed only if he is unconscious.
FALSE
The air supply of the member needs to be assessed whether the member is conscious or unconscious.
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 3 - FIREFIGHTER REMOVAL
AIR
A member will suffer brain damage without air in _____ to _______ minutes. In ______ to ______ minutes a member will move towards clinical death.
A member will suffer brain damage without air in four to six minutes. In six to ten minutes a member will move towards clinical death.
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 3 - FIREFIGHTER REMOVAL
AIR
What are the two ways to supply air to a distressed member?
High pressure supply
Low pressure supply
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 3 - FIREFIGHTER REMOVAL
AIR
The high pressure air system permits emergency air replenishment of an SCBA from an air supply source while still in use through the __________.
The high pressure air system permits emergency air replenishment of an SCBA from an air supply source while still in use through the UNIVERSAL AIR COUPLING (UAC).
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 3 - FIREFIGHTER REMOVAL
AIR
TRUE/FALSE
If the condition of the distressed member’s SCBA is in doubt DO NOT provide air via the high pressure system.
TRUE
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 3 - FIREFIGHTER REMOVAL
AIR
Air may be supplied to the distressed member by the low pressure system in these three ways?
- FAST Pak regulator with the member’s facepiece.
- Hansen Fitting of the low pressure hose.
- FAST Pak facepiece and regulator.
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 3 - FIREFIGHTER REMOVAL
AIR
What are the three ways to determine if the unconscious member has air?
- Turn the purge valve. If there is air, the flow will be heard.
- If the facepiece is on, break the seal between the member’s face and facepiece and listen for air escaping.
- Look at the remote gauge of the downed member.
MANAGING MEMBERS IN DISTRESS 3 - FIREFIGHTER REMOVAL
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE
TRUE/FALSE
Once clear of the IDLH environment, stop and assess the medical needs of the distressed member. Treatment should be in accordance with CFR protocols driven by patient condition.
TRUE
