Managing Members In Distress Flashcards
In all incidents of individual action rescue, the IC shall forward a report detailing the full particulars to _
Chief of Operations Ch 1
The Safety Team if 2 Eng are one the scene
Backup and Control FF’s of the 2nd Eng Ch 1
Can a Ladder company with only 4 FFs be assigned as a FAST Unit
Yes, when reporting to ICP, Lad Off must inform IC that they are NOT fully staffed. Ch 2
What must the IC do is the FAST Unit is put to work before the incident has been declared “Under Control”
Immediate notification to Dispatcher stating reason for deploying FAST Unit and request for an add’l FAST Unit. Prior to arrival of replacement FAST, IC shall designate a Safety Team Ch 2
FAST Unit shall report to and stage near ICP within _ (verbal/visual) contact
Verbal from which they can be readily deployed. IC may assign FAST Unit to stage at a location other than the ICP
Ch 2
When shall the FAST Unit remain intact and NOT split up
When dealing with Large Commercial or Complex bldgs
“LCC” Ch 2
When FAST Unit arrives at the location of the distressed member, the transmitting member of the FAST Unit shall _
Depress EAB on their HT, provide IC/FAST Group Supervisor info, reset their own HT by holding EAB button 2 sec, Assess FAIR, if possible depress EAB of member in distress (notify IC prior), if unable then key mic and package for removal. Ch 2
A member will suffer brain damage without air in _ to _ minutes; In _ to _ minutes a member will move towards clinical death.
4 to 6 minutes brain damage;
6-10 minutes clinical death
Ch 3
T/F Once a member is located, a FAST Pak must be called for immediately, regardless of whether the member has air or not
True Ch 3
Choose incorrect for Missing Member Mayday: A. Last known location or ref point B. Unit member is assigned C. Name of affected member D. Assignment
B Unit member is working in that tour Ch 3
When shall FAST Unit be returned to service?
Not unless the incident is placed “Under Control.” FAST unit shall not provide relief for operating units until the fire is declared “Under Control” Ch 3
T/F Signal 10-66 must be used anytime a member is missing, trapped, or seriously injured.
False: 10-66 need not be transmitted when IC determines a situation does not require additional resources and can be mitigated using units on scene Ch 5
T/F Fast Group should be under the direct supervision of a Chief Off who has no other duties designated as the FAST Group Supervisor. Any available Chief on scene may be assigned this position.
True. If a Chief Off is not available initially, a SOC Unit Off may temporarily be designated the FAST Group Supervisor. Ch 5
A Battalion Chief shall be designated as the FF Locator Off, who shall coordinate all efforts to est the victim’s last seen point and assist _ in conducting a roll call of units
Resource Unit Leader (RESL). FF Locator Off shall also coordinate with Medical Branch Director or Medical Group Supervisor Ch 5
If Search operations for a member missing exceeds _ hour(s), the IC shall Staff the Planning Section. The BC assigned as the _ shall be relieved by the Off of Field Comm and designated Planning Section Chief.
Exceeds 1 hour;
RESL. Planning Section Chief will supervise the Resource Unit Leader. Ch 5
T/F Signal 10-66 shall be transmitted as a “Mixer-off” message
False: Signal 10-66 shall not be transmitted as Mixer off. Initial notification shall not include the name or unit number of the affected member. All add’l notifications regarding affected member be via mixer off. Ch 5
After a description of 10-66 is given to Dispatch, a telephone notification is immediately made to _
Borough Dispatcher with full particulars. ASAP thereafter, particulars shall also be telephoned to FDOC. Use a cell phone Ch 5
On 10-66 which BC shall be designated as the Staging Area Manager?
3rd BC…1st BC on 2nd Alarm. Reports to Operations Section Chief once staffed. Ch 5
“Operas on Stages”
On 10-66 which BC shall be assigned as the Planning Section Chief?
4th BC RESL …2nd on 2nd Alarm once relieved by FCU Off
Ch 5
On 10-66 which BC shall be assigned Assistant Safety Officer
5th BC…3rd BC on 2nd alarm Ch 5
The IC shall consider having the FAST Group switch to HT channel 16 (before/after) the arrival of 10-66 Units.
Prior to allow for more effective comm between units assigned to FAST Group
Ch 5 add 1
Channel 16 used as Emergency Channel- FAST Group HT designation for:
A. FAST Group Supervisor on Channel _
B. FAST Group Supervisor’s Aide on Channel _
C. FF Locator Officer on Channel _
D. FF Locator Officer’s Aide on Channel _
E. FAST Unit on Channel _
F. FF Assigned FAST Radio on Channel _
A. FAST Group Supervisor Ch 16 B. FAST Group Supervisor's Aide Ch 1 C. FF Locator Off (BC) on Ch 16 D. FF Locator Off's Aide on Ch 1 E. FAST Unit on Ch 16 F. FF Assigned FAST Radio on Ch 1 Ch 5 add 1
MMID who provides IC with an updated response ticket A. EFAS member from assigned FAST Unit B. Officer from assigned Rescue Company C. FAST Unit Officer D. 2nd due BC
C FAST Officer should bring an up to date copy of the response ticket to the ICP which would include any CIDS information that is available
10-66 incorrect
A. After putting original FAST Unit into operation, announce to Dispatcher ID of temporary FAST Unit pending arrival of add’l FAST Unit
B. Since no Chief available, Off from Sqd assigned temporary FAST Group Supervisor
C. Instruct FAST Group Supervisor to report directly to Ops Post
D. FF’s of FAST Group operate on Ch 16 ensuring 2 members monitor Primary Tactical and Cmd Ch
C The FAST Group Supervisor shall report directly to
the IC
