Manging Members In Distress Chap1

Question 0

The safety team is normally made up of?

Answer 0

The back up and control FFs of second due engine

Question 1

A known life hazard is considered ?

Answer 1

1. A victim can be seen by the rescuer
2. A victim can be heard by the rescuer
3. A member has information from credible source or person at the scene indicating the location of the life hazard

NOTE IF Such action is taken .. Notify IC Must be immediately notified

Question 2

Safety team when one 4 man engine on scene

Answer 2

Two options available to officer

1. The officer and one ff enter IDLH for search without line advancement while 2 FFs compose of safety team
2. Take a defensive position based on conditions encountered

Question 3

Safety team when one 5 man engine on scene

Answer 3

Control and Door ff

Question 4

Safety team when one 5 man truck on scene

Answer 4

LCC and OVM

Question 5

Safety team when one 4 man truck on scene

Answer 5

LCC and outside ff designated by officer

Question 6

Safety team with one 5 man truck and one engine on scene

Answer 6

Control ff and LCC

Question 7

Safety team when one 4 man ladder and one Engine on scene

Answer 7

Control and LCC

Question 8

If understaffed engine or ladder ( unit staffed with less than 4 FFs ) unit on scene who is safety team

Answer 8

Take a defensive position

Note known life hazard may take immediate action by individual member

Question 9

Examples of defensive positions

Answer 9

Checking serviceability of hydrant 
Hooking up to hydrant 
Charging pumps 
Stretching a hose line to outside IDLH
PROVIDE MEDICAL TREATMENT to victims 
Positioning TL aerial or portable 
Conducting size up
Transmitting the appropriate radio signals

Question 10

Duties of safety team

Answer 10

1. Monitor HT transmissions
2. Be prepared to enter IDLH to render assistance
3. Be prepared to transmit necessary mayday or urgent ht messages if an interior team needs immediate assistance
4. Ensure the IC is notified that safety team is entering IDLH if necessary