Rescue Air Cushion Procedures

Question 1

The Department has established Rescue Air Cushion (RAC) Task Forces, strategically located throughout the county.

Answer 1

This provides a timely response to each Regional Operations Bureau.

Question 2

Each RAC Task Force is equipped with a Rescue Air Cushion rated for a ___ foot or 10 Story fall, with inflation fans and related equipment. The Rescue Air Cushion should not be used for heights exceeding ___ feet.

Answer 2

100

100

Question 3

Incident Commanders are responsible for evaluating the most appropriate use and strategic positioning of Rescue Air Cushions at urban high angle emergencies and “jumpers” incidents, consulting as necessary with Rescue Air Cushion Task Force and ________.

Answer 3

Law Enforcement

Question 4

Incident Priorities: The priorities of this Department in dealing with “Jumper” type incidents in order of importance are:

Answer 4

1. Protection of Life

2. Protection of property and equipment

Question 5

1st alarm “Jumper” incidents shall include ________________ when a subject is reported to be threatening to jump from a tower, overpass, bridge, multi story building, power pole, etc.

Answer 5

One Rescue Air Cushion Task Force

Question 6

1st Alarm “Jumper” Matrix shall include:

Answer 6

1 Engine
1 Truck or Quint
1 RAC Task Force (1 Engine, 1 Truck/Quint/Engine, one RAC Trailer)
1 Squad
1 USAR
1 BC

Question 7

A RAC Trailer consists of: A Trailer with a cart containing:

Answer 7

A Rescue Air Cushion
Inflation Fans
An Engine(s)
Engine, Quint or Truck with a Total Staffing of (7)

Question 8

When the “jumper” is a potential suicide victim, a unified command shall be established with the jurisdictional _______ agency.

Answer 8

law enforcement

Question 9

Rescue Air Cushion is 20 feet wide by _____ feet long.

Answer 9

24

Question 10

Initial Action: “Jumper”

Answer 10

1. Request Law Enforcement and set up Unified Command
2. Assign Safety Officer
3. Identify area to deploy the Rescue Air Cushion
4. Suicidal Jumper consult with law enforcement
5. Establish LCES
6. Ensure personnel working above ground level are wearing appropriate harnesses

Question 11

Set up the Rescue Air Cushion in a selected “pre deployment area”. Do Not set up (inflate) the Rescue Air Cushion in the target area!! Why not?

Answer 11

To a possible “Jumper” above, the Air Rescue Cushion may appear to be fully inflated, when its not.

Question 12

For possible suicide “jumper” situations, the “pre-deployment area”, should be _________ of the individual, so he or she does not visualize the preparations being made.

Answer 12

out of sight

Question 13

What can be used as a last resort to inflate the Air Cushions?

Answer 13

Gasoline blowers

Question 14

The Air Cushion will inflate in how long?

Answer 14

60 Seconds

Question 15

How should one “jumper” jump?

Answer 15

Sitting position, arms extended in front so they will naturally rotate to land on the small of their back.

Question 16

How should 2 “jumpers” jump?

Answer 16

By interlocking their arms, and jumping simultaneously. it is extremely important that multiple jumpers jump at the exact same time. Even a fraction of a second apart could cause injury or death.

Question 17

After one jumper how long will it take roughly for the Air Cushion to re inflate?

Answer 17

30 seconds

Question 18

Always have a RAC Task Force member assigned to ensure the _____ are tucked into the opening between jumps.

Answer 18

white flaps on the exhaust breathers

Question 19

The cushion is constructed of vinyl-reinforced fabric, which is fire resistant and waterproof. The tear strength is over ____.

Answer 19

50 psi

Question 20

The RAC should be inflated _______ and in inspected for damage and/or wear.

Answer 20

Monthly

Question 21

Where are damaged cushions sent for repair? where are reserve units requested from?

Answer 21

1. The manufacturer

2. East Operations Bureau