RIC and RIC Equipment Flashcards
What is RIC?
Rapid Intervention Crew
Dispatched specifically for firefighter rescue
Who is dispatched as the RIC?
The closest engine or ladder company (third in) along with the closest EC Captain
What 2 standards have to do with RIC?
OSHA CFR 1910.134
NFPA 1561
OSHA CFR 1910.134 and NFPA 1561 require at least how many RIC firefighters on scene?
2
Does the RIC respond code 2 or code 3?
Code 2 until indication of working fire and then code 3
From 1977-2006, what was the leading cause of FF deaths while working in structure fires?
What are the next 3 causes in order?
Cardiac related
Smoke inhalation
Burns
Crushing or internal trauma
What units respond to a full alarm?
3 engines 1 ladder 1 Bat Chief 2 EC 1 Medic
What are 7 reasons why FFs become victims?
Medical/fitness/cardiac Separation from crew/lost Trapped/entangled Experience level Inadequate situational awareness Improper tactics Pride
What website has all ff fatalities and their reports for us to read?
cdc.gov
What are 5 things you can read to read and learn from ff deaths and accidents?
NIOSH reports Fire engineering magazine Firehouse magazine Western fire chief Most recent LODDs
Houston FD Mcdonald’s Fire
When?
How many LODDs?
Feb 14, 2000
2
PFD Southwest Supermarket Fire When? How many alarms? How many FFs on scene? How many LODDs?
March 14, 2001
5
More than 100
1
What did Chief Alan Brunacini say about FF life expectancy?
“Our life expectancy inside a structure fire is limited to the air we carry on our backs”
When was the TFD Maverick fire?
Feb 25th, 2002
Jan 26th, 2014
Where was the fire that killed 2 firefighters including his friend?
Toledo, Ohio
March 26th, 2014 Boston FD
How many LODDs?
2
What year did TFD initiate RIC?
1996
Back in the day, when was the only time the RIC was dispatched?
Only when deemed a working fire
Back in the day, where did the RIC report to and remain?
At the command post
When was the first helmet mounted TIC purchased and how much did it cost?
1997
25,000 dollars
Where are our TICs located?
Every engine and ladder
Who has a portable radio?
Everyone
Dispatching a second EC on a full alarm adds ____
Safety
How often do we do an on air drill?
Monthly and on safety day
What are the 7 things on the powerpoint associated with fire ground accountability?
Passport system Log into MDTs SCBA identification SCBA face-piece name Name on helmet Name on turnout coat Emergency button PARs
What does PAR stand for?
Personnel Accountability Report
What unit/s carry RIC equipment and where is that equipment located on the unit?
BC and EC truck in the passenger side shell compartment
What 3 things are listed on the powerpoint that the SCOTT RIC PAK II has?
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
What are the 6 RIC officer/crew tasks?
Size up Constant monitoring of radio Getting and preparing equipment Softening the building Ladders Keeping themselves informed and with a plan
What is “softening up the building”?
Forcing entry to open up options for egress
When working as the RIC and laddering windows, ladder angle is determined by…
Type of ladder used and upper floor egress technique
Getting a FF on their back allows you to do what 4 things?
SCBA access
Deactivate PASS
Assess remaining air, LOC, and breathing
Prepare DRD and/or SCBA straps
What is a DRD?
Drag Rescue Device
Do you use the DRD with or without an SCBA?
Both
What are the 3 methods listed in the power point for moving a downed FF?
SCBA shoulder harness method
Sled method
2 FF stair carry
What is the rescuer to victim ratio?
12:1
What is a “Perishable skill”?
A skill that needs a certain amount of practice in certain conditions to maintain the capability to do that skill professionally
