RIC Operations

Question 1

What tools & equipment make up the RIC bag?

Answer 1

60 min bottle
SCBA mask
MMR 
Cutters
Flashlight
Staging tarp
Rescue tarp with large carabiner 
3-4 Prusiks 
Tactical sheet with grease pen

Question 2

What NFPA standard mandates two in/two out?

Answer 2

NFPA 1500

Question 3

What is “soften the building?”

Answer 3

RIC team can cut bars off windows, throw ladders to second floor windows, forcible entry, secure facilities; done in conjunction with fire attack.

Question 4

PAR

Answer 4

Personal 
Accountability
Report
Given prior to making entry to structure
Air level given to IC is of the lowest level within the crew

Question 5

PAC CAN

Answer 5

Given upon locating downed firefighter
Pass alarm - reset
Air/Assess - check air level
Communicate - information to the IC
Conditions - high heat, smokey etc…
Actions taken - relay current actions being taken
Needs - request for additional resources. Another RIC team should be activated to help with downed firefighter

Question 6

What are four ways to get air to a downed firefighter?

Answer 6

1. Quick connect MMR (richmond doesn’t use this; county does)
2. UAC (universal air connection)
3. MMR exchange
4. Mask exchange

Question 7

What are the two different hoses on the RIC 60min bottle?

Answer 7

Braided hose - high pressure hose with a UAC

Soft rubber hose - low pressure hose with a quick connect MMR

Question 8

What additional tools & equipment are staged with the RIC bag?

Answer 8

TIC
Irons
Chainsaw
Circ saw
Large area search rope
8lb sledge hammer
New York hook
Medical Bag