SOP 401 Rescue

Question 1

What is West Metro’s primary operational principle?

Answer 1

Life Safety

Question 2

The IC shall consider the following elements when addressing the need for rescue operations?

Answer 2

Evacuation status of the structure, reported number, location, and condition of the victims, potential effect of fire on the victims, capability of personnel to enter and affect rescue, protect victims in place or control the fire.

Question 3

Rescue efforts are prioritized in the following manner?

Answer 3

1. Most severely threatened 2. Largest number of threatened victims
2. Remainder of fire building
3. Occupants of exposures