Rescue Ops Bulletin 01 & 02 Flashcards
From the Rescue Ops Bulletins
The elevator Shaft Door is also known as the _______
Outer Door
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How many floors usually have keyholes in a bank elevator system?
3
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Where is the cylinder in a hydraulic elevator?
Recessed into the ground
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If the location of an elevator car cannot be made safe, how are passangers to be removed?
Through the hatch in the ceiling
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What kind of key opens the box with the Emergency Operation Key for elevators
A Fire Box Key
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What needs to be done to open an elevator door under FD control?
Hold the open button down
From the Rescue Ops Bulletins
Define: Downstream
Away from the oncoming flow
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Define: Upstream
Toward the oncoming flow
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Define: River Right
the right hand bank of a moving body of water when looking downstream
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Define: River Left
The left han bank of a moving body of water when looking downstream
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Define: Flash Flood
a rapid rise of water due to heavy rain. Flash floods carry a large amount of debris and polluted water.
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Define: Hydraulic (as it pertains to water rescue)
a phenomenom that can occur where water flows over an object in such a way that it can entrap a victim and re-circulate them again into a hazard.
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Define: Strainer
an object or group of objects in moving water that allow water to flow through them, but will catch a solid object. Examples would be trees, debris, fences, etc.
From the Rescue Ops Bulletins
What is the standard Water and Ice Rescue Dispatch?
Closest engine, Closest truck, 2 closest Rescues, SPOPS BFC, Haz Mat, FB and Support unit, Safety officer, 1 BLS, 1 ALS, EMS supervisor
From the Rescue Ops Bulletins
All members operating within ___ feet of the edge of a body of water, or anywhere accidental entry is possible, must wear a proper fitting approved PFD
10 feet
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All members operating within ___ feet of the edge of a body of water, or anywhere accidental entry is possible, will work in teams of 2.
10 feet
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Turnout gear including helmets, will not be worn within ___ feet of a body of water, even if wearing a PFD
20 feet
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Define: Ferry Angle
Swimming upstream at a 45 degree angle toward the edge of a moving body of water.
From the Rescue Ops Bulletins
Without entering the water, rescuers may attempt to rescue victims near the waters edge by using what methods?
Reach: use hook, ladder or any other long object to reach the victim. Throw: throw a “throw bag” line to the victim utilizing an under-hand throw aimed at the victims chest area.
From the Rescue Ops Bulletins
How far is the “Throw Bag” method of rescue effective?
up to 60 feet
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Cold water immersion: Water temp below 70 F. Continue “Rescue Mode” operations for at least __ ______.
1 hour
From the Rescue Ops Bulletins
Hypothermia Symptom: Body Core Temp 96 F
Shivering
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Hypothermia Symptom: Body Core Temp 90 F
Rigidity, dulled mental status
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Hypothermia Symptom: Body Core Temp 85 F
Pulse & Resp. Slow, mental stupor
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Hypothermia Symptom: Body Core Temp 80 F
Unconsciousness and death
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Define: Mammalian Diving Reflex
reflex that occurs when a humans face is exposed to cold water. The heart rate decreases up to 50%, blood flow to extremeties decreases, blood shifts to thoracic cavity to prevent lung collapse. this reflex may allow a victim to survive for longer periods of time than normally expected.
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Define: Torso Reflex
If a rescuer or victim does not take preventative actions such as covering their mouth and nose with one hand and allows cold water to hit their face or nose; a gasp reflex occurs which allows cold water to be aspirated which may cause a laryngospasm that can lead to respiratory arrest.
