OPS Manual - Coastal & Cliff Rescues 2018 Flashcards
When staffed, the preferred IC shall be a Lifeguard _____________?
LT
When lifeguard staffing does not provide for a response:
The on-duty Lifeguard Supervisor or designee shall be notified and respond to assist the Fire Operations IC with _________________________?
Area familiarization and support
What’s preferred “ground cliff rescue” or rescue by helicopter? Has less risk?
Ground cliff rescue has less risk
Lifeguard cliff rescue responses will typically be conducted on Lifeguard Dispatch ___ and FIREMARS (direct or non-repeated)
2
A Fire Operations __________ shall then be lowered to the patient to conduct an appropriate paramedic level assessment.
Paramedic
The ____ will determine the need to respond the helicopter as soon as reasonably possible.
IC
Team goal: rescuer over the side within ___ minutes of establishing anchor locations.
10
The ___________________will be responsible for reviewing the rescue operation of selected incidents.
Cliff rescue working group
IC
Most coastal cliff rescues are small with a single layer span of control of ____ or fewer.
5:1
Main Line Operator:
AKA?
Rigger
The __________________ will also become the haul time leader as necessary.
Main line operator
If the extrication method is determined to be a haul, additional personal will be assigned for the haul team. Number of personnel assigned should be based on a haul factor of _______?
12:1
Who relays communication between rescuer and IC and system operators?
Belay operator
Who does the “haul team” coordinate with?
Main line operator
Who does the rescuer coordinate with?
Main line & belay operators
Who does the litter team coordinate with?
The RESCUER
Who does the main line operator, belay operator, and edge attendant report to?
IC unless rescue group is established
The IC of each cliff rescue will ensure that ___________________is conducted on scene after the incident?
AAR
What are the two things the IC is responsible for after the incident?
On-scene debrief/critique
Cliff Rescue Incident Summary Report
Where do you send the Cliff Rescue Incident Summary Report?
To MS 32A, Cliff Instructor Team Leader
Who is responsible for reviewing the rescue operation of selected incidents?
Cliff Rescue Working Group
Who does the check of all components of technical systems?
Safety
Can you have more then one “edge attendants?”
Yes.
An additional Edge Attendant may be assigned when raising a patient in a stretcher.
Lifeguard staffing provides for a Lifeguard Rescue Response and when staffed, they shall be shown as ________________________________________ in CAD?
LIFEGUARD CLIFF RESCUE RESPONSE
