MMID Chapter #2 - FAST Unit

Question 1

When will the dispatcher assign a FAST Unit?

Answer 1

Upon transmission of a

• 10-60
• 10-66
• 10-75
• 10-76
• 10-77
• 10-80, codes 1,2,3 & 4

Question 2

Where does the FAST Unit report to?

Answer 2

The FAST Unit shall report to and stage NEAR the ICP w/i VERBAL contact, at a position from which they can be readily deployed.
However, the I/C may assign the FAST Unit to stage at a location OTHER THAN the ICP based on the type of buildings units are operating in.

Question 3

Is the FAST unit officer required to announce his arrival on the scene?

Answer 3

YES. The officer of the FAST Unit shall announce their arrival on the scene over the HT and report to the ICP, unless otherwise directed.

Question 4

Regarding FAST Unit responsibilities, what two assignments MUST be given out at roll call?

Answer 4

1) A member assigned the FAST Pak

2) An EFAS trained member assigned to monitor EFAS and the FAST radio.

Question 5

An EFAS trained member will report to the battalion vehicle and monitor what?

Answer 5

Both the EFAS and the Battalion’s FAST radio for the DURATION of the incident EVEN IF the FAST Unit is given an assignment.

Question 6

A NON EFAS trained member will report to the battalion vehicle and monitor what?

Answer 6

Monitor the FAST radio board for the DURATION of the incident EVEN IF the FAST Unit is given an assignment.
*Board is mentioned here and not in what a trained member will monitor.

Question 7

If a FAST Unit operation requires the use of a ladder, what should be avoided?

Answer 7

Avoid re-positioning 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.

Question 8

When a FAST Unit is dealing with LARGE COMMERCIAL or COMPLEX buildings, what is recommended?

Answer 8

The FAST Unit shall remain INTACT and NOT SPLIT UP when dealing with large commercial or complex buildings.

Question 9

What is the first thing that the FAST Unit should do upon arrival at the location of the distressed member?

Answer 9

The TRANSMITTING member of the FAST Unit shall

• Depress the EAB on THEIR HT
• Provide the IC with LUNAR
• Then reset THEIR HT EAB (2 seconds)
• Assess FAIR Fire, Air, Immediate medical care and Removal
• Provide additional air supply as needed
• Confirm positive ID
• If possible, depress the EAB of the member in distress
• Notify the IC PRIOR to EAB activation of the distressed member
• If unable to activate EAB, key their mic.*

Question 10

In addition to normally assigned ladder company tools, the FAST Unit shall report to the ICP with the following equipment?

Answer 10

• PQRST
• FAST Pak
• Search rope
• Stokes basket with long board
• 2:1 rope