Phx Fire Vol 2 (Deck 13) Flashcards
204.04 - 204.10
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204.04
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Flammable Liquid Incidents
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Disposal process for large quantity spills of flammable liquids.
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Disposed of by a specialized haz mat clean-up contractor per C99, which may require a fuel transfer pump or vacuum truck and personnel familiar with fuel transfer precautions.
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Safety measures should be taken when working in the hazard zone of a flammable liquid spill?
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Wear full PPE including SCBA with face piece on. Unless absolutely necessary, personnel shall not work in a spill area. When necessary, the spill must be covered with foam and all possible precautions against ignition must be taken, and the area shall be monitored with a combustible gas indicator.
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Role of Car 99 in handling fire code violations related to flammable liquid incidents.
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Dispatched to investigate fire code violations take appropriate action.
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How should smaller spills of flammable liquids be handled?
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Smaller spills, which cannot be picked up with a tanker, must be absorbed if it has not already evaporated. Special Ops carries small amounts of absorbent, but the most often used and preferred method is using sand delivered by the Streets Dept.
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Response required for large quantity spills of flammable liquids.
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Large quantity spills require the response of a unit from the Haz Mat Response Team in addition to Car 957.
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Characteristics of natural gas.
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Methane is extremely flammable, lighter than air, colorless, and odorless. Mercaptan is added to help indicate its presence, resulting in an odor like rotten eggs.
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Flammable range of natural gas by volume?
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4% LEL to 15% UEL by volume.
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How should fires involving natural gas be controlled?
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Stopping the flow of gas. In most cases, burning natural gas should not be extinguished.
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Role of Combustible Gas Indicator in evaluating the presence of natural gas.
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Presence of natural gas in its flammable range can be evaluated with the use of a Combustible Gas Indicator, typically done by Haz Mat Response Teams (HMRT) and/or the appropriate utility company.
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Approach should be used in managing incidents involving natural gas?
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Risk management profile and strategic decision-making model (M.P. 201.01C), while also applying good judgment and experience.
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Potential hazards associated with natural gas leaks above ground versus below ground.
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Above ground are much easier to manage than below ground leaks. Confined natural gas has the potential for a catastrophic explosion.
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204.05
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Natural Gas Emergencies
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Importance of remaining vigilant in responding to natural gas emergencies?
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Prevent complacency due to the extreme flammability and potential hazards associated with natural gas.
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Actions of the first arriving unit (non Haz-Mat) in a natural gas emergency.
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Scene size up, establish command, attempt to locate the homeowner/RP, evacuate the area, isolate the scene, deny entry, and ensure personnel safety practices are in place.
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Actions of the first arriving Haz-Mat unit in a natural gas emergency?
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Assign Hazard Sector, ensure FF safety practices, contact initial crews and RP for information, reevaluate the Hot Zone using metering devices, and gather necessary tools and equipment.
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Define the term ‘Hot Zone’ in the context of a natural gas emergency.
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Area where the natural gas leak is present, requiring specific safety measures and equipment for personnel working within it.
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How should the first arriving unit handle a situation that could become dangerous due to gas migration in a natural gas emergency?
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Consciously avoid committing apparatus or personnel to the dangerous situation and attempt to gather information while working towards an ‘All Clear’ of the immediate area.
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Specific response to incidents involving a reported gas leak with no fire or explosion?
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Range from minor to potentially hazardous situations and require appropriate assessment and action.
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Safety practices for personnel working in the Hot Zone during a natural gas emergency.
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Appropriate PPE with SCBA, having a charged hose line in place, and ensuring personnel safety practices are followed.
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First arriving Haz-Mat unit if gas company personnel are needed to assist with mitigation efforts in a natural gas emergency?
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Ensure that they are dressed in appropriate PPE, including SCBA’s, and gather necessary tools and equipment.
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How should the first arriving unit handle a natural gas emergency if the incident is determined to be a natural gas leak?
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Ensure that personnel safety practices are in place, establish a water supply, and have a charged hose line in place, which must be attended when Haz-Mat crews or gas company personnel are securing the leak.
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Approach to uncontrolled flammable gas leaks in the context of natural gas emergencies.
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Appropriate size up, establishing and controlling the perimeter, and hazard mitigation to ensure safe and effective operations.
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Recommended action for the first arriving unit if gas company personnel are on the scene of a natural gas emergency?
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Make contact with the on-scene gas company personnel to determine needs.
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How should the Haz Mat Response Team obtain gas concentration readings in a natural gas emergency?
Using various tools, including combustible gas indicators, for Command to evaluate the hazard and take appropriate action.
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Role of non-tech fire crews in a natural gas emergency involving a SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING.
Attempt to locate the source of the gas and any shutoff devices available, and if the source of the leak can be identified, it would be appropriate to secure the gas to the appliance/meter if needed.
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Recommended for a natural gas emergency in a COMMERCIAL OCCUPANCY OR OTHER LARGE OCCUPANCY?
Refrain from attempting to secure the natural gas unless there is an immediate life hazard, as securing the gas main is often difficult to accomplish due to the size.
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Best practice for handling a natural gas leak in an apt complex.
Try and determine the source of the leak and isolate it at the appliance or bank of meters. Evacuation, isolation, and denial of entry should be implemented until Haz-Mat crews arrive on the scene.
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What should be done if the source of a gas leak within a building is unknown or uncontrolled?
Gas supply should be shut off at the meter, but only in coordination with on-scene HazMat units, C957, or Gas Company representative.
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First arriving Haz Mat Response Team (HMRT) proceed in a gas leak situation?
Assigned Hazard Sector and initiate metering the area to re-evaluate the established Hot Zone boundaries. They should assess their ability to mitigate the leak and work with utility companies to secure ignition sources.
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Role of the Hazard Sector in handling a gas leak situation.
Assessing the ability to mitigate the leak, working with utility companies to secure ignition sources, and obtaining sufficient gas concentration readings if the leak has not been identified.
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Actions should be taken if there is an indication of gas accumulating within a building?
Occupants should be evacuated, the area should be isolated, and re-entry should be denied. If there is an imminent life safety concern, appropriate actions following the Risk Management Plan should be taken.
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Precautions to be taken when attempting to secure ignition sources in a gas leak situation.
Turning off power to avoid explosion, securing electricity at a remote location, and considering natural ventilation and/or intrinsically safe equipment.
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What should be done if gas company personnel are actively securing the leak in the Hot Zone?
FD crews should provide stand-by protection with a charged hand line and a minimum of 2 FFs in appropriate PPE with SCBA, face piece donned, and breathing air.
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Signs that units arriving at the scene of a structural explosion should consider as possible indicators of a natural gas cause.
Debris field, structural damage, and potential odorless gas due to migration and scrubbing of Mercaptan.
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Key actions that the first arriving crew should perform at the scene of a potential gas explosion?
Perform effective size up, determine presence and condition of victims, identify immediate hazards, and develop an IAP.
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Concept of a Hazard Sector in the context of a natural gas emergency response.
Established by the IC to designate Hot, Warm, Cold, and No-Entry Zones as necessary, based on gas concentration readings and potential sources of ignition.
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How should the IC approach the evacuation of civilians and emergency personnel in the area of a potential natural gas emergency?
Evacuate all civilians, minimize the number of emergency personnel in the area, and establish a Hazard Sector with Hot, Warm, Cold, and No-Entry Zones.
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Potential challenges in determining the cause of an explosion in a structure not served by natural gas, where underground gas migration has occurred.
Gas may be truly odorless due to Mercaptan scrubbing, making the cause of the explosion difficult to determine.
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Considerations should be made when developing an IAP at the scene of a potential natural gas emergency?
Need for rescue, structural integrity, Tx, fire control, and accomplishment of an 'All Clear' on involved and surrounding structures.
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Importance of securing all possible sources of ignition in the affected area of a natural gas emergency?
Prevent further explosions or fires, especially if gas concentration is encountered inside or adjacent to any building.
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Use of combustible gas indicators in natural gas emergencies.
Check suspected areas for detectable gas concentrations, starting outside the explosion area and moving in until readings indicate the presence of gas.
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Role of ground probes in evaluating potential underground gas leaks during natural gas emergencies?
Essential for evaluating potential underground leaks, but in extraordinary circumstances, such as gas migration in a sewer system, other detection devices may be required.
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How should command ensure effective interaction between gas company & FD during natural gas emergencies?
Provide for effective interaction as gas company personnel are responsible for locating and eliminating gas system leaks and can provide valuable assistance in handling incidents.
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204.06
Monitoring Atmospheric Conditions
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Role of TRT and specialty resources in natural gas emergencies where further collapse is possible.
Where further collapse is possible and a life safety hazard exists, TRT and other specialty resources should be called to provide structural stabilization and additional appropriate resources as needed.
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204.07
Clandestine Drug Laboratories
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204.08
Confined Space Rescue
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Purpose of the policy and procedure for monitoring atmospheric conditions.
Establish the highest level of accuracy for atmospheric monitoring instruments to ensure safety for all personnel.
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Responsibilities for using atmospheric monitoring instruments?
Members to span and/or calibrate the instruments before entering contaminated atmospheres, suspected oxygen-deficient atmospheres, or atmospheres that may suddenly become contaminated.
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How is the spanning and calibration of atmospheric monitoring instruments tracked according to the procedure?
Using a Control Log called the 'Meter Calibration and Span Control Log,' which documents weekly calibration and spanning and is completed on a monthly basis.
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Define the term 'spanning' as used in the procedure for monitoring atmospheric conditions.
Process of calibrating the instrument on the proper calibration gas, hose, and regulator to ensure it is in proper operating condition.
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Frequency for calibration of all instruments?
Required on a weekly basis to ensure proper maintenance is being performed according to manufacturer's recommendations.
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Scope of the FD involvement in clandestine drug laboratory investigations.
Provides limited support for police departments and other agencies at sites of clandestine drug labs, including research and information on chemicals, remote exterior air monitoring, and decon of police entry personnel.
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What are some hazards associated with clandestine drug labs?
Substitution of proper equipment with unsafe items, potential generation of toxic levels of phosphine gas, and the presence of booby traps and explosive devices.
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How does the FD assist in clandestine drug lab investigations?
Support such as research on chemicals, remote exterior air monitoring, and decontamination of police entry personnel when requested by law enforcement agencies.
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Indicators of potential clandestine drug labs.
Unusual odors like ether, acetic, solvents, and other chemical odors.
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How should personnel respond to potential clandestine drug labs when providing emergency services?
Aware of indicators such as unusual odors and exercise extreme caution, avoiding touching or moving anything in the laboratory, whether operational or abandoned, to prevent triggering booby traps or explosive devices.
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Procedure for handling personnel showing signs of chemical exposure during or after an incident involving a lab or suspected lab.
Personnel showing signs of chemical exposure should be Tx and TRx to Poison Control if the exposure is not life-threatening. Critical injuries require TRx to the closest hospital. Potentially exposed personnel and equipment must be decon, and exposed personnel should complete a Haz Mat Exposure Report Form.
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Law enforcement agency entry ops into suspected and unsecured clandestine drug labs?
Personnel will not participate in such operations unless the area has been secured by the PD Bomb Squad and S.A.U. teams, and the building has been searched for explosive devices.
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How is entry handled into a secured drug lab in emergency situations involving haz mat?
If an emergency situation develops and if the safety personnel is not jeopardized.
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Responsibility for proper disposal of haz mat in a clandestine lab.
Lies with the law enforcement agency making the seizure.
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Process for determining additional resource requirements at the site of a suspected clandestine drug lab.
Determined by the Special Ops Duty Officer or BC, and a multi-company response will cause the activation of the ICS.
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Procedure for involving the DEQ Emergency Response Division in a suspected clandestine drug lab incident?
Request the response of a representative, and if a representative is unable to respond directly, every effort will be made to contact them by telephone.
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How should potentially exposed personnel and equipment be handled after an incident involving a labor suspected lab?
Decontaminated, and potentially exposed personnel should complete a Haz Mat Exposure Report Form. Exposed equipment, especially protective clothing, may have to be properly disposed of.
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Scope of SOPs for con space rescues.
Establishes a standard structure and guideline for personnel operating at incidents involving con space rescues, outlining responsibilities for first-responders, TRT units, Command Officers, and other personnel.
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What is the purpose SOP for con space rescues?
Establish guidelines for the response of personnel and equipment to con space rescue incidents, considering the significant danger to personnel and the special considerations required for safe and effective management of these operations.
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Define con space as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146.
A space large enough for personnel to physically enter, not designed for continuous employee occupancy, and with limited entry and egress.
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How does FD approach con space rescue ops?
Risk Management Profile to all con space rescue ops and continuously reassesses it throughout the incident. A phased approach including Arrival, Pre-entry ops, Entry ops, and Termination is utilized to safely and effectively mitigate these high-risk / low-frequency events.
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Responsibilities of Rescue Sector in a con space rescue operation.
Assuming TRT ops control, identifying hazards and critical factors, developing a rescue plan and back-up plan, communicating with and directing TRT resources, and informing Command of CAN.
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Role of the Safety Officer in a con space rescue operation.
Ensuring the safety and welfare of both victim(s) and rescuers. Established prior to the implementation of any rescue plan proposed by Rescue Sector.
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How is the Command established in a con space rescue operation?
First arriving company officer assumes Command and begins an immediate size-up of the situation while isolating the immediate hazard area and denying entry to all non-rescue personnel. Following the transfer of Command to a Command Officer, a Technical Advisor is assigned to join the Command Team.
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Considerations for selecting a Technical Advisor in a con space rescue operation?
Special Ops qualified BC and/or FIT, one of the Regional Special Ops qualified Safety Officers, or any experienced TRT Company Officer assigned to the incident. The Technical Advisor position within the Command Team should be filled prior to the implementation of any rescue plan proposed by the Rescue Sector.
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Purpose of securing a witness or responsible party during the size-up phase of a con space rescue operation.
Gather info and determine exactly what happened in the con space.
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Significance of isolating the immediate hazard area and denying entry for all non-rescue personnel during the size-up phase?
Ensure the safety of the rescuers and prevent further harm to individuals not involved in the rescue operation.
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How is the need for additional resources determined during the size-up phase of a con space rescue operation?
By assessing on-scene capabilities and evaluating if more resources are required.
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Purpose of the secondary assessment phase in a con space rescue operation.
Gather detailed info about the con space, including potential hazards, products stored, known hazards, and structural stability.
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What factors determine whether a con space operation will be a rescue or recovery operation during the pre-entry phase?
Survivability profile of the victim(s), including their location, condition, and elapsed time since the accident occurred.
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Initiating a con space permit during a con space rescue operation?
Required if the space has atmospheric hazards, configuration hazards, engulfment hazards, or any other recognized hazard.
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Role of TRT during the pre-entry ops phase of a con space rescue operation.
Conduct pre-entry ops under the direction of Rescue Sector and determine if it will be a rescue or recovery operation based on the survivability profile of the victim(s).
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Steps to make the general area safe during a con space rescue operation.
Establish a perimeter, consider establishing a lobby, stop unnecessary traffic, and provide ventilation if.
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What factors should be considered when establishing a perimeter for a con space rescue operation?
Atmospheric conditions, wind direction, and structural stability.
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How often should atmospheric monitoring readings be communicated to the Rescue Sector during a con space rescue operation?
At least every 5 minutes.
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Define Lock-Out / Tag-Out.
Implemented if applicable to ensure the safety of personnel by controlling hazardous energy.
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Measures should be taken to ensure the structural stability of the con space during a rescue operation?
Any product in or flowing into the confined space must be secured and blanked off if possible.
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What should ventilation personnel consider when establishing mechanical ventilation for a con space rescue operation?
Effects of positive/negative pressure ventilation on the atmosphere, and work closely with air monitoring personnel to ensure safe atmospheric conditions.
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Describe the role of the Hazardous Materials response unit in a confined space rescue operation.
Conducting atmospheric testing, continuously monitoring readings, and determining the proper level of PPE to be worn by rescuers based on the hazards identified.
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PPE required for con space rescue ops.
Helmet, gloves, proper footwear, goggles, turnouts / Nomex or PBI jumpsuit, and a class III harness at a minimum, with additional PPE as indicated by the hazard and atmospheric assessment.
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Breathing apparatus recommended for entry and back-up personnel in con space rescue ops?
Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA) is the breathing apparatus of choice, but if SCBA must be used, personnel should maintain line of sight and exit the confined space prior to low air alarm activation, following the 75%-25% rule.
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Purpose of the air monitoring device in con space rescue ops.
Used to monitor oxygen levels, flammability, and toxicity for the entry team.
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How should communication be facilitated for entry personnel in con space rescue ops if intrinsically safe communication equipment is not available?
Entry personnel may use a tag-line for communication or a message relay person.
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Requirements for the retrieval system in con space rescue ops.
A retrieval system with a back-up system shall be readied and in place, which may include a vertical or horizontal haul system constructed of ropes, pulleys, and other hardware, with a minimum of a 2:1 mechanical advantage.
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Responsibility of Rescue Sector during Phase III Entry Ops in con space rescue?
Entry operations, ensuring that all personnel operating in the con space and the area surrounding it are accounted for and wearing appropriate PPE, and conducting a system safety check prior to entry.
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How should entry ops in con space rescue be conducted?
Under the direction of Rescue Sector by trained TRT.
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Briefing that the entry team and back-up team should receive prior to entering a con space.
Anticipated hazards, the configuration of the space, the rescue plan, the back-up plan, emergency procedures, and time limits for the rescue operation.
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What precaution should be considered when using rescuer tag-lines during con space rescue ops?
Potential entanglement hazard that tag-lines may create.
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How should entry personnel monitor atmospheric conditions inside a con space?
Continually monitor oxygen levels, flammability, and toxicity.
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Primary survey and C-spine precautions to be conducted upon reaching a victim in a con space.
Assessing the victim's condition, while C-spine precautions involve taking measures to protect the victim's spinal cord.
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What precautions should be taken when providing respiratory protection for victims in a con space with a potentially flammable atmosphere?
Should not administer pure oxygen to victims and should not remove their breathing apparatus to give it to the victims.
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Process of properly packaging a PT for removal from a con space during.
Using a backboard, stokes basket, KED board, LSP halfback, or similar device designed for extrication, while securing any loose webbing buckles, straps, or devices that may hinder the extrication process.
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Tx process for victims upon egress from a con space.
Trx to Tx personnel for ALS level exam. If contaminated, thorough decon should be conducted before TRx to the hospital. ALS level Tx and Trx to a hospital should be provided as indicated.
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Steps involved in the termination phase of a confined space?
Ensuring personnel accountability, removing tools and equipment used in the rescue/recovery, following proper decon procedures if necessary, considering a Post Incident Critique, and returning to service after securing the scene and turning it over to the responsible party.
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How is command structure organized in a con space rescue operation?
First arriving unit assumes Command of the incident and remains in Command until it is transferred to improve the quality of the Command organization. A Command Team is assembled, including a Chief Officer and a Technical Advisor, such as a Special Ops qualified BC, a Regional Special Ops qualified Safety Officer, or an experienced TRT Company Officer.
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Role of the Technical Advisor in a con space rescue operation?
Include a Special Ops qualified BC and/or FIT, a Regional Special Ops qualified Safety Officer, or any experienced TRT Company Officer assigned to the incident.
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Role of the first arriving unit in a confined space rescue operation.
The first arriving unit assumes Command of the incident and remains in Command until it is transferred to improve the quality of the Command organization.
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What should rescuers avoid doing during a con space rescue operation?
Rescuers should not allow the victim between the rescuer and the point of egress, except in situations where it is necessary for one rescuer to pull the victim while another rescuer pushes the victim.
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What should be done if entry personnel and/or equipment have been contaminated in a con space rescue operation?
Proper decon procedures should be followed before returning to service.
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Describe the additional considerations for the command structure in a con space rescue operation.
Assembling a Command Team, which includes a Chief Officer and a Technical Advisor, such as a Special Ops qualified BC, a Regional Special Ops qualified Safety Officer, or an experienced TRT Company Officer.
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Considerations for Safety Officer in a con space rescue operation?
Regional Special Ops qualified
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How should the Tx sector be assigned in a con space rescue operation?
Any ALS company present at the incident.
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Other considerations in a con space rescue operation?
Effects of inclement weather, maintain awareness of the time of day for lighting, consider assigning a PIO, and request OSHA response for serious incidents.
111
Scope of SOP for trench rescue.
Establishes a standard structure and guideline for all personnel operating at incidents involving trench rescue ops, outlining responsibilities for first-responders, TRT units, Command Officers, and other personnel.
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Purpose of SOP for trench rescue?
Establish guidelines for the response personnel and equipment to trench rescue incidents, emphasizing the safe and effective management of these ops.
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How are OSHA regulations relevant to emergency trench rescue?
29 CFR 1926 Subpart P regulates excavations for general industry and the rescue service and serves as the basis for emergency trench rescue ops.
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Tactical considerations for trench rescue operations?
Defining excavations, identifying primary hazards to personnel, and applying Risk Management Profile.
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Define phased approach to operations.
Arrival, Pre-entry ops, Entry ops, and Termination, to safely and effectively mitigate these high-risk / low-frequency events.
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Responsibilities of the first arriving TRT unit with a TRT Company Officer in trench rescue.
Assigned as Rescue Sector, should assume technical rescue ops control, identify hazards and critical factors, develop a rescue plan and back-up plan, communicate with and direct TRT resources, and inform Command of CAN during all phases of the rescue operation.
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Role of the Safety Officer in trench rescue.
Typically a Regional Special Ops qualified officer, Special Ops qualified BC and/or FIT, or an experienced TRT Company Officer, is responsible for ensuring safety considerations, monitoring hazards, and providing expertise in managing safety aspects of the rescue operation.
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How is the transfer of Command handled in a trench rescue?
Following the initial size-up, the first arriving company officer assumes Command, and after the transfer of Command to a Command Officer, a Technical Advisor is assigned to join the Command Team to assist in managing personnel and resources engaged in the technical aspects of the incident.
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Responsibilities of the Technical Advisor in a trench rescue.
Typically a Special Ops qualified BC and/or FIT, Regional Special Ops qualified Safety Officer, or an experienced TRT Company Officer, is responsible for ensuring the rescue plan developed by Rescue Sector is sound in terms of the safety and welfare of both victim(s) and rescuers. The Technical Advisor position within the Command Team should be filled prior to the implementation of any rescue plan proposed by Rescue Sector.
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Purpose of the size-up phase in trench rescue.
Gather information, assess hazards, secure the scene, and determine the need for additional resources.
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Factors are considered to determine if a trench operation will be a rescue or recovery?
Location and condition of the victim(s), and elapsed time since the accident occurred.
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How should the general area be made safe in trench rescue?
Establishing a hazard zone perimeter, controlling traffic movement, and removing non-essential personnel from the collapse area.
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Pre-entry ops to make the rescue area safe in trench rescue?
Approaching the trench from the ends if possible, looking for unidentified hazards, assessing the spoil pile, removing tripping hazards, and placing ground pads around the lip of the trench.
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Responsibilities of the Rescue Sector during trench rescue entry.
Ensuring all personnel in the hazard zone are accounted for, wearing appropriate PPE, and conducting entry operations under their direction.
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Water in the trench,.
May need to be de-watered.
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Actions involved in making the trench safe during trench rescue.
Placing ingress and egress ladders, deciding on the shoring system, creating a safe zone, removing dirt from the collapsed zone, and securing utilities and obstructions.
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How should victim removal be conducted in incidents without collapse during trench rescue?
A safe zone should be created around the victim, objects trapping the victim should be removed, the victim's condition should be assessed, and the PT should be properly packaged and removed from the trench.
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Process of victim removal in incidents with collapse during trench rescue.
Beginning dirt removal from a safe zone, extending the safe zone into the collapse zone, creating a safe zone around the victim, uncovering the victim, assessing their condition, properly packaging the PT, and removing them from the trench.
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Primary survey that should be conducted upon reaching the victim during trench rescue.
Assessing the victim's ABC's, and identifying any immediate life-threatening conditions.
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What are the C-spine precautions that should be initiated ASAP during trench rescue?
Stabilizing the victim's neck and spine to prevent any potential spinal cord injury.
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Role of the first arriving unit in the command structure during trench rescue.
Assumes command of the incident and remains in command until it is transferred to improve the quality of the command organization.
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How should the termination phase of trench rescue be conducted?
Ensuring personnel accountability, removing tools and equipment from the trench, considering a post-incident critique, and returning to service after turning the scene over to the responsible party and ensuring the scene is secure.
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Considerations for the Safety Officer in trench rescue.
Having a Regional Special OPs qualified Safety Officer, a Special Ops qualified BC and/or FIT, and any experienced TRT Company Officer assigned to the incident.
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How should the effects of inclement Wx be considered in trench rescue?
Hazard profile, the victim(s), and the rescuers.
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Considered regarding lighting in trench rescue?
Time of day should be monitored, sufficient lighting should be available on the scene if ops extend into the night.
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What should be considered regarding media and OSHA response?
Assigning a PIO as trench incidents attract media, and request OSHA response if there has been a serious injury or death.
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Scope of the mountain rescue operations.
Establishes a standard structure and guideline for all personnel involved in mountain rescue operations, outlining responsibilities for first-responders, TRT units, Command Officers, and other fire department personnel.
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204.10
Mountain Rescue Operations
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Purpose of the mountain rescue SOP?
Establish guidelines for the response of fire department personnel and equipment to mountain rescue incidents which utilize ropes and/or rope systems, or a rescue helicopter, to affect a rescue, due to the significant danger these operations present.
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How are rope rescue operations categorized?
Non-technical (angles of inclination less than 40º) and technical (angles of inclination from 40º to 90º), with the latter typically involving ropes and/or rope systems and requiring TRT.
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What standards must rope rescue techniques and equipment meet?
NFPA 1670, NFPA 1006, and NFPA 1983.
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Responsibilities of the first arriving TRT unit with a TRT Company Officer in mountain rescue.
The TRT Company Officer should be assigned as Rescue Sector and is responsible for assuming technical rescue ops control, identifying hazards and critical factors, developing a rescue plan and back-up plan, communicating with and directing TRT resources, and informing Command of CAN during the rescue operation.
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Role of a Safety Officer in mountain rescue according to NFPA 1670.
One of the Regional Special Ops qualified Safety Officers, a Special Ops qualified BC and/or FIT, or any experienced TRT Company Officer assigned to the incident. Their responsibilities include ensuring safety measures are in place and advising on safety considerations.
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How is the transfer of Command handled in mountain rescue?
Following the transfer of Command to a Command Officer, a Technical Advisor should be assigned to join the Command Team at their location to assist in managing personnel and resources engaged in the technical aspects of the incident.
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First step in Phase II of mountain rescue?
MAKE THE RESCUE AREA SAFE, including securing the area, removing non-essential personnel, and controlling foot traffic on the trail.
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Responsibilities of the Rescue Sector in rope rescue operations.
Accountability and appropriate PPE for personnel, developing a rescue plan and back-up plan based on risk and survivability profiles, and communicating these plans to all personnel.
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How are high-risk operations decided upon in rope rescue operations?
Consultation with Rescue Sector, Safety, Command, and the Technical Advisor.
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Factors to consider in the use of a rescue helo in mountain rescue operations.
Condition of the PT, difficult access and terrain, time of day, and environmental effects on rescuers.
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Responsibilities of the Rescue Sector in mountain rescue operations.
Establishing a Base LZ and a Mountain LZ, conducting primary and secondary surveys, initiating C-spine precautions, providing ALS level treatment, and ensuring personnel accountability during mountain rescue operations.
