OPS Manual-FAST Teams 2018

Question 1

Experience from previous fire storms has shown that significant numbers of structures can be successfully defended utilizing _____________ and _______________________.

Answer 1

Structure triage and bump and run tactics

Question 2

FAST UNITS: Firestorm Augmentation Support Teams

PURPOSE:

Answer 2

In the event fire storm conditions cause the depletion of a significant portion of frontline and reserve apparatus to suppression activities, Firestorm Augmentation Support Teams (FAST) may be placed into service to increase fire response surge capabilities.

Question 3

What causes other property to burn later?

Answer 3

Embers from wooden fences and ornamentals, causes fires in other areas.

Question 4

FAST will be staffed as a _________unit to augment a Strike Team or Task Force capabilities

Answer 4

Four-person

Question 5

At no time will a FAST unit be deployed without a __________?

Answer 5

Captain

Question 6

Each FAST will be equipped with the following:

Answer 6

Utility vehicle

One fully outfitted surge box

Question 7

Deployment Procedures:

Up to ___ Firestorm Augmentation Support Teams can be staffed in anticipation of, or in response to a large scale fire event.

Answer 7

11

Question 8

Staffing of FAST will be coordinated through the __________ or the _____________________, if established.

Answer 8

Staffing desk

ICS Resource Unit Leader

Question 9

What are some ways to use the FAST unit?

Answer 9

• As task force with a task force leader

- FAST may be utilized to augment staffing for Type I and Type III strike teams or task forces.

Question 10

Each Firestorm Augmentation Support Team shall document all activities, utilizing ___________, for each operational period.

Answer 10

ICS 214