Phx Fire Vol 2 (Deck 14) Flashcards
204.10 - 205.01
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Factors must Command consider before using a helo for rescue operations?
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Determine if a rescue-qualified pilot is available and the Pilot In Command (PIC) will have the final say on if and how the helo will be used in the rescue operation.
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How should the Tx phase be conducted upon reaching the victim in mtn rescue operations?
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Conducting a primary survey, initiating C-spine precautions, conducting a secondary survey, correcting any life-threatening conditions, considering removing the victim from danger, and providing ALS level Tx and TRx to a hospital when indicated.
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Command structure for mtn rescue operations.
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First arriving unit assumes 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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Considerations for the Technical Advisor/Safety Officer in mtn rescue operations?
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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.
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How is the Tx Sector assigned in mtn rescue operations?
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To first non-TRT unit that ascends the mtn.
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‘On-rope’ and ‘tied-in’ requirements for rescuers near an edge in mtn rescue operations.
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When operating near an edge to ensure safety.
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Considerations for mtn rescue operations in inclement weather?
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Effects of inclement weather on the hazard profile, the victim(s), and the rescuers.
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Scope of SOPs for water rescue.
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Standard structure and guideline for all FD personnel operating at incidents involving water rescue ops, outlining responsibilities for first-responders, TRT units, Command Officers, and other personnel.
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204.11
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Water Rescue Operations
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Purpose of the water rescue operations procedure?
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Establish guidelines for the response of personnel and equipment to water rescue incidents, considering the significant danger to personnel and the need for safe and effective management of these ops.
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How does the FD approach tactical considerations for water rescue ops?
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Applying Risk Management Profile to all water rescue ops and utilizes a phased approach including Arrival, Pre-rescue ops, Rescue ops, and Termination, continuously reassessing throughout the incident.
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Responsibilities of the TRT Company Officer assigned as Rescue Sector during Phase I (Arrival) of water rescue ops?
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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 conditions, actions, and needs during all phases of the rescue operation.
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Considerations for designating a Safety Officer in water rescue ops.
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Regional Special Ops qualified Safety Officer, a Special Ops qualified BC and/or FIT, or any experienced TRT Company Officer assigned to the incident.
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Role of a Technical Advisor in water rescue ops?
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Ensuring that the rescue plan developed by Rescue Sector is sound in terms of the safety and welfare of both victim(s) and rescuers. They assist in managing personnel and resources engaged in the technical aspects of the incident.
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How should the Size-Up phase be conducted in water rescue operations?
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Securing a witness to gather information, assessing immediate and potential hazards to rescuers, isolating the immediate hazard area, assessing on-scene capabilities, and determining the need for additional resources.
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Purpose of Phase II Pre-rescue Ops in water rescue.
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Determine if the operation will be a RESCUE or RECOVERY based on the survivability profile of the victim(s), including factors such as the location and condition of the victim(s), and elapsed time since the accident occurred.
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Actions involved in making the general area safe in water rescue ops?
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Establishing a hazard zone perimeter and keeping all non-essential rescue personnel out of the hazard zone.
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Steps to make the rescue area safe during water rescue ops.
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Identify hazards, assign personnel upstream and downstream, and assemble necessary personnel and equipment.
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Responsibilities of the Rescue Sector during water rescue ops?
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Ensure personnel are accounted for and wearing appropriate PPE, develop a rescue plan and a back-up plan, and communicate emergency procedures to all personnel.
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PPE is required for personnel operating at or near the water during water rescue ops?
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PFD, approved water rescue helmet, and approved footwear.
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How should non-essential civilian personnel be managed during water rescue?
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Removed at least 150’ away from the hazard zone.
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Order of rescue ops from low-risk to high-risk in water rescue scenarios.
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A. TALK – if water is calm or slow moving, try to talk the victim into self-rescue.
B. REACH – extend an object to reach the victim.
C. THROW – attempt to throw a rescue line or flotation device.
D. ROW - utilize a boat-based operation.
E. GO - put rescuers in the water to reach the victim.
F. HELO - consider helicopter operations.
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What should rescuers consider first when conducting water rescue ops?
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Low-risk operations first, such as talking the victim into self-rescue if possible.
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How should rescuers handle unconscious victims in water rescue ops?
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If the victim is unconscious, the rescue must be completed as quickly as possible.
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Primary survey that rescuers should complete when reaching a victim in water rescue ops.
Assessing the victim's condition, determining if the victim can assist in the rescue if conscious, and completing the rescue as quickly as possible if the victim is unconscious.
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Tx phase in Vol 2 for water rescue ops.
Initiating C-spine precautions, conducting a secondary survey, correcting life-threatening conditions, and providing ALS level treatment and transportation to a hospital as indicated.
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Additional considerations for the command structure for water rescue operations?
First arriving unit assuming command of the incident, assembling a command team with a Chief Officer and Technical Advisor, and assigning a TRT Company Officer to the Rescue Sector.
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How does SOPs recommend ensuring personnel accountability during the termination phase of water rescue ops?
Recovering all tools and equipment used in the rescue/recovery and considering decon of victim(s) and rescuer(s).
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Role of the Technical Advisor water rescue ops.
Special Ops qualified BC, FIT, Regional Special Ops qualified Safety Officer, or experienced TRT Company Officer, provides expertise and support in managing the incident.
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SOPs in cases of a fatality during water rescue ops?
Recommend considering leaving everything in place until the investigative process has been completed.
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Considerations for the Safety Officer in water rescue ops.
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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Assigned to any ALS company in water rescue ops?
Tx Sector.
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Effects of inclement weather and water conditions be considered in water rescue ops?
Hypothermia should be considered on the hazard profile, the victim(s), and the rescuers.
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Tactical considerations for structural collapse rescue operations?
Risk Management Profile to all structural collapse rescue ops and utilizes a phased approach including Arrival, Pre-rescue ops, Rescue ops, and Termination to mitigate these high-risk / low-frequency events.
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Importance of considering the news media in water rescue ops.
Assigning a PIO.
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204.12
Structural Collapse
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Scope of the SOP for structural collapse rescue.
Standard structure and guideline for all personnel operating at incidents involving structural collapse rescue operations, outlining responsibilities for first-responders, TRT units, Command Officers, and other personnel.
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What are the key responsibilities during the Arrival phase of a structural collapse incident according to the standard operating procedures?
The first arriving company officer is to assume Command and begin an immediate size-up of the situation, while the first arriving TRT unit is to support the Command structure.
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Purpose of the SOP for structural collapse rescue?
Establish guidelines for the response of personnel and equipment to structural collapse rescue incidents, considering the significant danger these ops present and the special considerations required for their safe and effective management.
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Potential dangers associated with unorganized, volunteer rescue efforts during a structural collapse incident.
Unorganized, volunteer rescue efforts create an unsafe situation for both the volunteers and rescuers, potentially leading to chaotic and hazardous conditions.
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Role of the first arriving company officer during the Arrival phase of a structural collapse incident.
Assuming Command and conducting an immediate size-up of the situation to prevent the incident from quickly deteriorating into a chaotic event.
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Additional technical information resource is available for structural collapse rescue ops?
Technical Rescue FOG.
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How should the Command structure be established during the Arrival phase of a structural collapse incident?
Focus attention early on building a strong Command structure that will ensure the safety of rescue personnel and support the complex campaign operation.
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Considerations for designating a Safety Officer in structural collapse.
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.
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Responsibility of the Technical Advisor in structural collapse?
Ensuring rescue plan developed by Rescue Sector and communicated to Command is a sound plan in terms of the safety and welfare of both victim(s) and rescuers.
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How should the immediate and potential hazards to the rescuers be assessed in structural collapse rescue?
The hazards associated with structural collapse should be assessed, including secondary collapse, explosion and fire, broken gas and water lines, energized electrical lines, and falling debris.
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Define Phase II Pre-rescue Ops in the context of structural collapse rescue.
Assessing on-scene capabilities, determining the need for additional resources, and considering establishing Level 2 staging and calling for heavy machinery and equipment such as cranes and front-end loaders.
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Describe the process of making the general area safe in structural collapse rescue.
Establish a hazard zone perimeter and keep non-essential rescue personnel out, as well as removing non-essential civilian personnel at least 150' away from the hazard zone perimeter.
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Key steps in making the rescue area safe in structural collapse rescue?
Securing all hazards, establishing a Lobby Sector, Tx Sector, Building Triage team, Search team, Rescue team, and TRx corridor.
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Role of a Building Triage team in structural collapse rescue.
Assesses structural integrity and hazardous conditions of the building(s) involved, utilizing a building marking system to indicate their findings.
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How are Search teams in structural collapse rescue ops typically composed?
TRT personnel trained in the use of specialized search equipment, and search canines with their handlers if available.
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Purpose of establishing a TRx corridor in structural collapse rescue?
Ensure roadways are clear for apparatus and heavy equipment to have access to the collapse site.
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Responsibilities of the Rescue Sector in structural collapse rescue.
Ensuring accountability and appropriate PPE for personnel, developing a rescue plan and backup plan, and communicating emergency procedures to all personnel.
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What should be considered when developing a rescue plan in structural collapse rescue?
Prioritize low-risk ops, involve consultation with various parties (Rescue Sector, Safety, Command, and Technical Advisor), and be communicated to all personnel.
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How should rescue ops be conducted in structural collapse rescue?
As little risk to the rescuers as necessary, and the rescue plan should be communicated to all personnel.
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Role of the Building Triage team in structural collapse rescue.
Responsible for identifying, selecting, and prioritizing buildings for search and rescue, as well as using a marking system to indicate structural conditions and hazards.
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Initial responsibilities of first responders in structural collapse rescue?
Remove surface victims and the 'walking wounded' from the collapse area, exercise extreme caution, and obtain a PAR after removal.
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Transition in responsibilities after the removal of surface victims in structural collapse rescue.
Non-TRT rescue personnel are removed, and Technical Rescue ops begin under the direction of Rescue Sector by trained TRT.
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Key responsibilities of the Rescue Sector in structural collapse rescue?
Ensuring accountability and appropriate PPE for personnel, developing a rescue plan and backup plan, and communicating emergency procedures to all personnel.
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Responsibilities of the Rescue team in structural collapse rescue.
Utilizing specialized rescue equipment and techniques to extricate victims from the collapse area, typically associated with shoring and stabilization.
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Precautions should be taken during selected debris removal in structural collapse rescue?
Special care must be exercised to avoid a secondary collapse, and heavy equipment such as a crane may be necessary. Search ops for additional victims should be conducted periodically.
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How should removal crews handle general debris removal in structural collapse rescue?
Alert to possible deceased victims and notify the coroner or other investigative personnel. Each load of debris should be marked with its general and final location to aid in the investigative process.
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Role of the RP in structural collapse rescue ops.
Turned over the responsibility of final debris disposition and should be informed about the proper handling of debris for investigative purposes.
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Steps involved in Phase IV Termination of the structural collapse rescue.
A. Ensure personnel accountability.
B. Consider decon of rescuers.
C. Recover all tools and equipment used in the rescue/recovery.
D. Consider a Post Incident Critique.
E. Return to service after returning all equipment to apparatus.
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Command structure for the structural collapse rescue.
First arriving unit assumes Command of the incident and remains in Command until transferred. A Command Team is assembled, including a Chief Officer and a Technical Advisor.
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Assignment and responsibilities of Rescue Sector in the structural collapse rescue?
First arriving TRT unit with a TRT Company Officer is assigned Rescue Sector. It directs the Building Triage team, Search team, Rescue team, and other functional teams in the collapse area, communicating directly with TRT units and keeping Command informed.
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Additional considerations for the Safety Officer in the structural collapse rescue?
Regional Special Ops qualified Safety Officers, a Special Ops qualified BC and/or FIT, or any experienced TRT Company Officer assigned to the incident.
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Responsibilities of the Tx Sector in the structural collapse rescue.
Assigned to any ALS company assigned to the incident.
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Considerations for entering a confined space during a structural collapse rescue.
Prior to entering any space, the atmosphere must be monitored by a qualified Haz Mat Tech with an appropriate air monitoring device to ensure it is safe. If the atmosphere is unsafe, it must be changed and made safe prior to any entry.
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What should rescue teams consider regarding heavy objects and medical Tx during structural collapse rescue?
Effects of lifting/moving heavy objects off victims and have ALS level Tx available at the rescue site.
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How should rescue teams consider inclement weather during structural collapse rescue?
Consider the effects of inclement weather on the hazard profile, the victim(s), and the rescuers.
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What should be considered in incidents involving structural collapse and the news media?
Consider assigning a PIO.
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Purpose of Vol 2 tree rescue operations procedure.
Establish guidelines for the response of personnel and equipment to tree rescue incidents, considering the significant danger these ops pose and the need for special considerations in managing them.
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204.13
Tree Rescue Operations
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Tactical considerations outlined in the tree rescue operations procedure?
Risk Management Profile to all tree rescue and utilizing a phased approach including Arrival, Pre-rescue ops, Rescue ops, and Termination.
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How does the procedure recommend establishing command during Phase I (Arrival) of tree rescue?
First arriving company officer should assume Command and conduct an immediate size-up of the situation, while the first arriving TRT unit with a TRT Company Officer should be assigned Rescue Sector responsibilities.
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Role of a Technical Advisor in tree rescue.
Ensuring the rescue plan's safety and welfare of both victim(s) and rescuers.
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Responsibilities of the designated Safety Officer in tree rescue.
Regional Special Ops qualified Safety Officers, a Special Ops qualified BC and/or FIT, or any experienced TRT Company Officer. Their considerations include overseeing safety aspects and communicating with Command during all phases of the rescue operation.
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Considerations for the Technical Advisor in tree rescue?
Special Ops qualified BC and/or FIT, a Regional Special Ops qualified Safety Officer, or an experienced TRT Company Officer.
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How should the size-up phase be conducted in tree rescue?
Securing a witness or responsible party to gather information, assessing immediate and potential hazards to rescuers, isolating the immediate hazard area, assessing on-scene capabilities, and determining the need for additional resources.
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Difference between a rescue operation and a recovery operation in tree rescue.
Based on the survivability profile of the victim(s), including factors such as the location and condition of the victim(s), and elapsed time since the accident occurred.
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Actions are involved in making the general area safe in tree rescue?
Establishing a hazard zone perimeter 50' around the tree, keeping all non-essential rescue personnel out of the hazard zone, and removing all non-essential civilian personnel at least 150' away from the tree.
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Considerations for making the rescue area safe in tree rescue.
Maintaining awareness of all electrical lines in the vicinity and watching for falling debris, branches, or tree skirt, especially during windy conditions.
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Responsibilities of the Rescue Sector during tree rescue.
Ensuring personnel are accounted for and wearing appropriate PPE, developing a rescue plan and a back-up plan, and communicating these plans to all personnel on the incident.
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Phases of rescue operations during tree rescue?
Phase I: Arrival
Phase II: Pre-Rescue Ops
Phase III: Rescue Operations
Phase IV: Termination
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How should rescue ops be conducted in terms of risk to the rescuers during tree rescue operations?
As little risk to the rescuers as necessary to affect the rescue. Low-risk operations should be considered first, with the order of rescue from low-risk to high-risk being self-rescue, aerial platform ladder truck, and ground ladders.
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Role of TRT Techs during tree rescue.
Conducting technical rescue ops under the direction of the Rescue Sector.
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Considerations for using an aerial platform ladder truck during tree rescue?
Hazards such as power lines hidden in the tree, the angle of the ladder, and the distance the aerial platform ladder needs to extend to reach the victim. Removing obstacles that may be in the way of the ladder truck.
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Process of using ground ladders during tree rescue.
If it is not possible to reach the victim with an aerial platform ladder truck, ground ladders should be placed against the tree. The first ladder should go under the victim, and the second ladder should go alongside and slightly above the victim, both secured to the tree.
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Key responsibilities of the Rescue Sector during tree rescue?
Ensuring personnel are accounted for and wearing appropriate PPE, developing a rescue plan and a back-up plan, and communicating these plans to all personnel on the incident.
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How should rescue ops be prioritized in terms of risk during tree rescue?
Low-risk operations should be considered first, with the order of rescue from low-risk to high-risk being self-rescue, aerial platform ladder truck, and ground ladders.
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Process of tree rescue operations.
Climbing the tree with approved equipment, assessing the victim, rescuing the victim using a lowering system, providing treatment, and then ensuring personnel accountability and recovering tools and equipment.
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Role of the Rescue Sector in tree rescue?
Assigns 2 rescuers the task of climbing the tree and affecting the rescue.
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How should rescuers handle the victim if they are unconscious during a tree rescue?
If the victim is unconscious, the rescue must be completed quickly.
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Process of disentangling the victim from the tree during a tree rescue.
Once the lowering system has been attached to the victim, the victim shall be disentangled from the tree, which may include cutting away any system the victim used to climb the tree, and lowered to the ground.
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What should be done in cases of a fatality during a tree rescue?
Consider leaving everything in place until the investigative process has been completed.
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Command structure for tree rescue ops.
First arriving unit assumes command of the incident and remains in command until it is transferred. A command team is assembled, including a Chief Officer and a Technical Advisor.
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Considerations for the Technical Advisor/Safety Officer in tree rescue?
Special Ops qualified BC and/or FIT, one of the Regional Special Ops qualified Safety Officers, and any experienced TRT Company Officer assigned to the incident.
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Role should the first arriving TRT unit with a TRT Company Officer be assigned in tree rescue?
Rescue Sector and communicate directly with TRT units assigned to various functions within the sector, keeping Command informed during all phases of the rescue operation.
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How should Tx Sector be assigned in tree rescue?
Any ALS company assigned to the incident.
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Other considerations should be taken into account in tree rescue operations?
Effects of inclement weather on the hazard profile, the victim(s), and the rescuers.
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Role of a PIO in tree rescue operations.
Responsible for managing the release of information to the news media and the public during the incident.
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205.01
Communications
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Dispatch policy.
Respond to any emergency situation threatening life, safety, or property, dispatching the closest available unit with required capabilities. Judgment of the dispatch center and emergency response personnel is integral to decision making.
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Jurisdiction policy for emergency incidents within the Auto-Aid boundaries.
Dispatched without regard to jurisdiction, and units will also be dispatched to borderline locations when accurate determination of jurisdiction cannot be made.
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How does Dispatch handle mutual aid with RMFD in the Northeast portion of the Valley?
Enhanced mutual aid within 1 mile of Scottsdale & Phx, allowing dispatch of units without prior approval when the CAD system recognizes a RMFD unit is closer in these areas.
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Enhanced mutual aid for requests by GRFD.
Incidents occurring on I10 from Phoenix city limits to mile post 169, within 2.5 miles from the border of the GR and the cities of Chandler & Phx in Maricopa County, and within 1 mile of the border of GR, Chandler, & Sun Lakes in Pinal County.
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Primary responsibility of the Calltaker in SOPs for Communications.
Determine, without delay, the location, telephone callback, and nature of the emergency and to verify entry of the incident into the CAD system.
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Nature Codes for Communications.
Assigned by the Calltaker based on info gathered from the caller, and they are used to select available units by capability and proximity to fulfill the response requirements of the assignment.
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How does the CAD recommend units for dispatch?
Recommends the closest, most appropriate unit/s for dispatch based on availability, current location, and capabilities, and it combines this information with the response type.
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Do units fulfill multiple secondary requirements?
Yes, but it can fulfill only one primary requirement.
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Process of unit consideration list building in the CAD for dispatch.
When an incident is selected for dispatch, the CAD builds an ordered unit consideration list. As a unit is considered for dispatch, its capabilities are inventoried against the outstanding response requirements, and the CAD system will continue to add units to the recommendation until all response requirements are satisfied.
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Describe triage process for BLS medical calls for dispatch.
Using EMD protocols, with the Company Officer making a C2 or C3 response decision and pressing the appropriate response on the MCT. If the response is modified to ALS due to additional information meeting the ALS criterion, the call defaults to C3.
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Criteria for minor medical calls for dispatch?
PT must have no LOC, peripheral inj only, specific limitations on head/face, arm, and leg inj, and no trunk inj, impaled objects, amputations, or severe bleeding.
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How are violent medical calls dispatched?
Units assigned to the incident shall stage until the PD secures the scene, as the incident has been determined unsafe to respond directly to the scene.
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Process for handling airport incidents for dispatch.
Captain from Station 19 will identify the appropriate ARFF assignment to be dispatched on any aircraft emergency at Sky Harbor Airport, with the default assignment being ARF2-1.
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Define fire incidents in relation to dispatch?
Those that require or potentially require water capabilities to extinguish a fire.
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What to all structure fires receive that do not require a first alarm?
3n1 assignment.
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Dispatch criteria for haz mat assignments.
Incidents reported to involve haz mat.
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Different types of haz mat assignments dispatched for incidents involving haz mat.
HAZ assignment for minor nature,
HAZ2-1 for leaks or spills,
HAZ1A for major potential danger.
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Types of incidents that may require technical rescue?
Confined space rescue, trench rescue, high angle or rope rescue, water rescue, structural collapse, mountain and tree rescues.
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How are non-emergency calls dispatched?
As Service calls.
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Special Call in the context of supplemental dispatch.
A request for dispatch of additional unit types, unit capabilities, or specific units, with no consideration given to the units already assigned to the incident.
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How is a Balance of Assignment different from a Special Call in supplemental dispatch?
A Balance of Assignment is a request for additional units necessary to upgrade the response type, with the desired response type or a specific Nature Code specified.
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Components included in a normal dispatch message over Fire Ch 1.
Dispatch tone, companies assigned, tactical radio channel, type and/or nature of incident, location.
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Procedure for immediate dispatch?
Specific high priority Nature Codes are flagged for immediate dispatch upon incident entry, and calltakers have the ability to cause any incident to be dispatched immediately upon entry in the CAD system.
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Purpose of working incident notifications.
To sound the ALL CALL tone and make a general announcement over Dispatch Ch 1 for specific incidents like working first alarm fires, greater alarms, and at the discretion of the on-duty Deployment BC and/or Supervisor.
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How are the status of units managed?
All companies are in either available or unavailable status at all times, and units assigned to an incident are considered unavailable until released. Units changing their status to unavailable should report to Deployment by radio on Tac 2 or telephone the reason and the length of time they will be unavailable.
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How are units moved-up.
On-duty Deployment Supervisor/BC is responsible for relocating units as necessary to maintain the best available resource coverage for the area.
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Move-up policy.
Retain their normal identity and are evaluated based on specific criteria such as working fires, committed units, greater alarms, simultaneous working incidents, compromised coverage, and uncovered areas.
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Responsibility of the Tactical Radio Operator (TRO)?
Handles all comms between units assigned to an incident and Deployment on the assigned Tac Ch.
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How can units add themselves to an incident?
Units may add themselves to an incident by an AU function on their MCT and must advise the TRO on the assigned Tactical Channel if they are substituting for another unit or responding in addition to the original assignment.
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Acknowledgment process for units responding.
Shall acknowledge dispatch by radio on the assigned tac ch or by MCT. If none is received within 1 min, Deployment will send a cover assignment.
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Action Deployment takes if no acknowledgment is received within 2 min?
Send a cover assignment and continue to attempt to make contact with the original company while the cover unit is responding. If unable to contact the original unit, the company will be placed unavailable and the appropriate BC notified.
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SOP for fire and ALS EMS responses.
C3 unless otherwise indicated by Deployment or Command. Units responding to calls on the freeways will proceed C2. BLS Nature Codes will be dispatched without a C2 or C3 response flag.
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Significance of the AOI feature for minor medical incidents and service calls?
Allows a company assigned to a low priority incident to be preempted for a higher priority call if they are the closest unit.
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How can a company officer change their response level?
If the company officer makes the decision to respond C2 on a C3 call, he/she must advise his/her TRO or press C2 on his/her MCT and send. Similarly, if the company officer makes the decision to respond C3 on a C2 call, he/she must advise his/her TRO or press C3 on his/her MCT and send.
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UOI status and its impact on unit availability.
If a unit is responding longer than 10 min on an AOI call, CAD will automatically place the unit in the Unavailable On Incident (UOI) status, and they will no longer be considered for preemption.
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What options do company officers have if they do not want to be AOI while responding?
If a company officer determines they do not want to be AOI while responding, they may indicate they are traveling C3 to the incident via radio or MCT. If the company officer determines they do not want to be AOI while responding C2 to the incident, they may use the MCT command UOI.
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Communication protocol for companies while responding.
While responding, companies may communicate with one another if radio traffic permits. Effective communications during this period can set the stage for effective action and improve the overall rescue and fire attack effort.
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Standard initial radio report process for the first arriving unit.
Clear alarm, unit designation/on the scene, building/area description, obvious problem/conditions, action taken, declaration of strategy, and command confirmation with name.
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Responsibility of the first member or unit to arrive at the scene of a multiple unit response?
They shall assume command of the incident.
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'On-scene Reports' in the context of fire department procedures.
The initial radio report and the info provided by the first arriving unit at the scene of an incident.
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Initial IC's command role?
Remain in command until command is transferred or the incident is stabilized and command is terminated.
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Do 1-2 company responses that are not going to escalate require the first arriving unit or officer to assume command?
They do not, but they remain responsible for any needed command functions.
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Examples of EMS calls that require only 1-2 companies.
Check welfare, check hazard, and any EMS call requiring only 1-2 companies.
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Components of the building/area description in the standard initial radio report?
Occupancy, size (large, medium, small), and height (assumed 1 story unless reported otherwise).
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On-scene report for an offensive structure fire.
Details about the location, fire status, actions being taken (such as laying a supply line and going in with a hand-line), and the assigned command.
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On-scene report for a defensive fire?
Details about the location, fire status, actions being taken (such as laying a supply line and attacking the fire with specific equipment), and the assigned command.
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How is an EMS incident reported on the scene?
Details about the situation (such as a multi-vehicle accident), requesting the necessary medical resources, and announcing the assigned command.
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Key components of a follow-up report for an offensive structure fire?
Immediate safety concerns, initial accountability location, disposition of resources, and the presence of an IRIC.
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Role of Command in comms in firefighting operations.
Directing all routine communication between Deployment and an incident once command has been established.
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'Working Fire' indicate in the context of firefighting operations?
Situation that will require the commitment of all responding companies and advises Deployment that the companies will be engaged in tactical activities for an extended period of time.
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Actions that Deployment should take when notified of a Working 3n1?
Dispatch a Working Fire assignment, address the need for a Fire Investigator, dispatch PD for traffic and crowd control, dispatch appropriate gas and electric companies, change the status to a Working Fire, make move-ups to the affected area, and document progress reports and additional information in the Incident History.
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How should Deployment respond when notified of a Working First Alarm?
Dispatch a Working Fire assignment, isolate tactical channel, dispatch a Fire Investigator, dispatch PD for traffic and crowd control, dispatch gas and electric companies, make move-ups to the affected area, document progress reports and additional information in the Incident History, and be prepared to assign a TRO to monitor/work Staging and Safety Sectors/Divisions channels, dispatch further assistance, and dispatch any special agencies or equipment when the need is indicated.
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Procedure for units arriving in Level I Staging.
Report their identity and direction from the scene on the assigned Tac Ch.
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Incident status changes that need to be indicated?
Working Fire (WF), Working Haz Mat (WHZ), Working Technical Rescue (WTR), Code (CO), or Major Medical (MM).
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Elapsed time notifications prompted for Working Fire/Working Haz Mat incidents?
Change in incident status prompts ELAPSED TIME NOTIFICATIONS, with the system generating an elapsed time notification every five (5) minutes until the incident is placed Under Control.
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Radio code for crews in an emergency.
"906" indicates that fire unit/s/ need immediate PD assistance.
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'All Clear' indicates in the context of fire or medical incidents?
Fire building and all exposures have been searched and all civilians evacuated in the case of a fire, or that the patient has been extricated in the case of a medical incident.
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What should units responding do with staging inquiries?
Direct any staging inquiries to the Staging ch, rather than the Tac ch assigned to the incident.
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Role of the Staging Officer at Level II Staging Area?
Manage all radio communications to and from the Staging Area, and units arriving at the Level II Staging Area will report in person to the Staging Officer.
