RESCUE-03 TECHNICAL RESCUE TEAM

Question 1

What certs are required for both rescue techs and support members?

Answer 1

Confined space and trench rescue

Question 2

What are the different certs between rescue techs and support?

Answer 2

Techs: High angle ropes III
Support: Ropes II

Question 3

How many team leaders on rescue team?

Answer 3

2 per shift preferred

Question 4

Requirements for rescue team leader?

Answer 4

Must be tech
Approved by fire chief
Possess/obtain Instructor I and II from FST

Question 5

What is the minimum standard for rescue’s annual refreshers?

Answer 5

8 hours rope rescue
8 hours confined space
8 hours trench
24 total hours per year

Question 6

Team training will require what personnel?

Answer 6

At least one team leader and a safety officer

Question 7

When is all rescue equipment to be inspected and serviced?

Answer 7

First Friday of month and after each use

Question 8

Atmospheric monitors are not be operated by rescue team members in:

Answer 8

alarm level atmospheres, unless needed for the protection of life safety.

Question 9

What is minimum response for rescue team within city limits?

Answer 9

• 4 team members
• Rescue 1
• Ambulance

Question 10

For delayed rescue response outside of city, what will be disptached?

Answer 10

Trailer

Question 11

In complicated or extremely time-consuming rescue situations where additional Team members are required:

Answer 11

notification will be made through central dispatch with information on deployment location and time.