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RIC and RIC Equipment Flashcards

1
Q

What is RIC?

A

Rapid Intervention Crew

Dispatched specifically for firefighter rescue

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Who is dispatched as the RIC?

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The closest engine or ladder company (third in) along with the closest EC Captain

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3
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What 2 standards have to do with RIC?

A

OSHA CFR 1910.134

NFPA 1561

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4
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OSHA CFR 1910.134 and NFPA 1561 require at least how many RIC firefighters on scene?

A

2

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5
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Does the RIC respond code 2 or code 3?

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Code 2 until indication of working fire and then code 3

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6
Q

From 1977-2006, what was the leading cause of FF deaths while working in structure fires?
What are the next 3 causes in order?

A

Cardiac related

Smoke inhalation
Burns
Crushing or internal trauma

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7
Q

What units respond to a full alarm?

A 
3 engines
1 ladder
1 Bat Chief
2 EC 
1 Medic
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8
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What are 7 reasons why FFs become victims?

A 
Medical/fitness/cardiac
Separation from crew/lost
Trapped/entangled
Experience level
Inadequate situational awareness
Improper tactics
Pride
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9
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What website has all ff fatalities and their reports for us to read?

A

cdc.gov

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What are 5 things you can read to read and learn from ff deaths and accidents?

A 
NIOSH reports
Fire engineering magazine
Firehouse magazine
Western fire chief
Most recent LODDs
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11
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Houston FD Mcdonald’s Fire
When?
How many LODDs?

A

Feb 14, 2000

2

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PFD Southwest Supermarket Fire
When?
How many alarms?
How many FFs on scene?
How many LODDs?
A

March 14, 2001
5
More than 100
1

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13
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What did Chief Alan Brunacini say about FF life expectancy?

A

“Our life expectancy inside a structure fire is limited to the air we carry on our backs”

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14
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When was the TFD Maverick fire?

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Feb 25th, 2002

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15
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Jan 26th, 2014

Where was the fire that killed 2 firefighters including his friend?

A

Toledo, Ohio

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16
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March 26th, 2014 Boston FD

How many LODDs?

A

2

17
Q

What year did TFD initiate RIC?

A

1996

18
Q

Back in the day, when was the only time the RIC was dispatched?

A

Only when deemed a working fire

19
Q

Back in the day, where did the RIC report to and remain?

A

At the command post

20
Q

When was the first helmet mounted TIC purchased and how much did it cost?

A

1997

25,000 dollars

21
Q

Where are our TICs located?

A

Every engine and ladder

22
Q

Who has a portable radio?

A

Everyone

23
Q

Dispatching a second EC on a full alarm adds ____

A

Safety

24
Q

How often do we do an on air drill?

A

Monthly and on safety day

25
Q

What are the 7 things on the powerpoint associated with fire ground accountability?

A 
Passport system
Log into MDTs
SCBA identification
SCBA face-piece name
Name on helmet
Name on turnout coat
Emergency button
PARs
26
Q

What does PAR stand for?

A

Personnel Accountability Report

27
Q

What unit/s carry RIC equipment and where is that equipment located on the unit?

A

BC and EC truck in the passenger side shell compartment

28
Q

What 3 things are listed on the powerpoint that the SCOTT RIC PAK II has?

A

Pressure demand switch for unconscious person
Dual manifold- Full facepiece and reg. or female ebss connection port
Quick fill pouch with 5’ high pressure quick fill hose

29
Q

What are the 6 RIC officer/crew tasks?

A 
Size up
Constant monitoring of radio
Getting and preparing equipment
Softening the building
Ladders
Keeping themselves informed and with a plan
30
Q

What is “softening up the building”?

A

Forcing entry to open up options for egress

31
Q

When working as the RIC and laddering windows, ladder angle is determined by…

A

Type of ladder used and upper floor egress technique

32
Q

Getting a FF on their back allows you to do what 4 things?

A

SCBA access
Deactivate PASS
Assess remaining air, LOC, and breathing
Prepare DRD and/or SCBA straps

33
Q

What is a DRD?

A

Drag Rescue Device

34
Q

Do you use the DRD with or without an SCBA?

A

Both

35
Q

What are the 3 methods listed in the power point for moving a downed FF?

A

SCBA shoulder harness method
Sled method
2 FF stair carry

36
Q

What is the rescuer to victim ratio?

A

12:1

37
Q

What is a “Perishable skill”?

A

A skill that needs a certain amount of practice in certain conditions to maintain the capability to do that skill professionally

TFD BC (26 decks)

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