Rescue Ops Bulletin 01 & 02

Question 1

From the Rescue Ops Bulletins

The elevator Shaft Door is also known as the _______

Answer 1

Outer Door

Question 2

From the Rescue Ops Bulletins

How many floors usually have keyholes in a bank elevator system?

Answer 2

3

Question 3

From the Rescue Ops Bulletins

Where is the cylinder in a hydraulic elevator?

Answer 3

Recessed into the ground

Question 4

From the Rescue Ops Bulletins

If the location of an elevator car cannot be made safe, how are passangers to be removed?

Answer 4

Through the hatch in the ceiling

Question 5

From the Rescue Ops Bulletins

What kind of key opens the box with the Emergency Operation Key for elevators

Answer 5

A Fire Box Key

Question 6

From the Rescue Ops Bulletins

What needs to be done to open an elevator door under FD control?

Answer 6

Hold the open button down

Question 7

From the Rescue Ops Bulletins

Define: Downstream

Answer 7

Away from the oncoming flow

Question 8

From the Rescue Ops Bulletins

Define: Upstream

Answer 8

Toward the oncoming flow

Question 9

From the Rescue Ops Bulletins

Define: River Right

Answer 9

the right hand bank of a moving body of water when looking downstream

Question 10

From the Rescue Ops Bulletins

Define: River Left

Answer 10

The left han bank of a moving body of water when looking downstream

Question 11

From the Rescue Ops Bulletins

Define: Flash Flood

Answer 11

a rapid rise of water due to heavy rain. Flash floods carry a large amount of debris and polluted water.

Question 12

From the Rescue Ops Bulletins

Define: Hydraulic (as it pertains to water rescue)

Answer 12

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.

Question 13

From the Rescue Ops Bulletins

Define: Strainer

Answer 13

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.

Question 14

From the Rescue Ops Bulletins

What is the standard Water and Ice Rescue Dispatch?

Answer 14

Closest engine, Closest truck, 2 closest Rescues, SPOPS BFC, Haz Mat, FB and Support unit, Safety officer, 1 BLS, 1 ALS, EMS supervisor

Question 15

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

Answer 15

10 feet

Question 16

From the Rescue Ops Bulletins

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.

Answer 16

10 feet

Question 17

From the Rescue Ops Bulletins

Turnout gear including helmets, will not be worn within ___ feet of a body of water, even if wearing a PFD

Answer 17

20 feet

Question 18

From the Rescue Ops Bulletins

Define: Ferry Angle

Answer 18

Swimming upstream at a 45 degree angle toward the edge of a moving body of water.

Question 19

From the Rescue Ops Bulletins

Without entering the water, rescuers may attempt to rescue victims near the waters edge by using what methods?

Answer 19

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.

Question 20

From the Rescue Ops Bulletins

How far is the “Throw Bag” method of rescue effective?

Answer 20

up to 60 feet

Question 21

From the Rescue Ops Bulletins

Cold water immersion: Water temp below 70 F. Continue “Rescue Mode” operations for at least __ ______.

Answer 21

1 hour

Question 22

From the Rescue Ops Bulletins

Hypothermia Symptom: Body Core Temp 96 F

Answer 22

Shivering

Question 23

From the Rescue Ops Bulletins

Hypothermia Symptom: Body Core Temp 90 F

Answer 23

Rigidity, dulled mental status

Question 24

From the Rescue Ops Bulletins

Hypothermia Symptom: Body Core Temp 85 F

Answer 24

Pulse & Resp. Slow, mental stupor

Question 25

From the Rescue Ops Bulletins

Hypothermia Symptom: Body Core Temp 80 F

Answer 25

Unconsciousness and death

Question 26

From the Rescue Ops Bulletins

Define: Mammalian Diving Reflex

Answer 26

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.

Question 27

From the Rescue Ops Bulletins

Define: Torso Reflex

Answer 27

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.