Rapid Intervention Company

Question 1

What are some of the criteria for calling a mayday?

Answer 1

Lost
Disorientated
Trapped
Someone believed to be missing

Question 2

What is a Level 1 RIC?

Answer 2

Single engine

Question 3

What is a Level 2 RIC?

Answer 3

1 Engine, 1 Truck, 1 BC

Question 4

hat is a Level 3 RIC?

Answer 4

1 Engine, 1 Truck, 1 Rescue and 1 BC

Question 5

When should a Level 2 RIC be called?

Answer 5

Driven by the need for large area search and or commercial buildings

Question 6

When should a level 3 RIC be called?

Answer 6

Driven by the needs for special tools and techniques provided by a rescue company

Question 7

What is included into the RIC size up?

Answer 7

TIC exterior walls and doors
Structural triage
ID of building type and construction
Access points

Question 8

What does “Softening the Structure” include?

Answer 8

Ensuring multiple points of entry and egress are identified
Throw additional ladders to roofs and multiple windows
Remove security features
Ensure windows and doors can open
Place lights or box lights at the exits

Question 9

Once some one is missing, what information shall be gathered?

Answer 9

Name
Unit
Location
Conditions
Actions
Needs

Question 10

Once the downed FF is found, what info gets back to the IC?

Answer 10

Person, Pass, Portable radio
Air, Assessment, Actions
Communicate the CAN
Conditions
Actions
Needs

Question 11

What is in the RIC pack?

Answer 11

1 hour bottle
Mask and regulator
Wire dykes
RIC Sled
Velcro strap
4 Phoenix loops