Training bulletin 74: SEARCH AND RESCUE PROCEDURES UTILIZING A ONE-INCH HOSE LINE

Question 1

if a Task Force is assigned to rescue a lost Firefighter the following procedures are recommended:

1. Immediately place the ___ _____ on a separate radio channel and make a quick radio channel check before proceeding with the rescue operation.
2. Set up ___ member rescue teams with a minimum of ___ teams (_____ Team #1 and a ____ ___ Team #2).

Answer 1

Rescue group

Three

Two
Primary
Back up

Question 2

NOTE
If multiple entry points need to be searched, it is recommended that Rescue Teams be numbered according to entry point (Team 1, 2, 3, etc.), any back up teams would be given a ____ designation (la, lb, 2a, 2b, etc.).

Answer 2

Letter

Question 3

Task force:
Each team leader shall monitor the _____channel; other members of the team should keep the volume control on their radios turned down to avoid “____” and unnecessary noise. Keep radio messages to a ______.

Answer 3

Rescue channel

Squelch

Minimum

Question 4

Task force:
____ _____ and the ____ _____Leader should obtain as much information about the rescue situation as possible in a timely manner. During this time, other members should pull enough ___ ____ hose to the doorway to reach any area that will be searched.

Answer 4

Team leaders
Rescue group leader

One-inch

Question 5

Task force:

Load the one-inch line and instruct the Engineer to pump ___ to ___ p.s.i.

Answer 5

200-250 psi

Question 6

NOTE
One hundred fifty feet of one-inch line, with 200 p.s.i. engine pressure and the spray tip removed from a __ inch shut off butt will deliver ___ g.p.m.

Answer 6

5/8’’

65gpm

Question 7

Task force:
The ____ _____ ______ shall be positioned near the doorway where Team __ will enter the building with the one-inch hose line. The ____ they enter the building shall be logged, and they shall be informed of their time during the rescue. If possible, equip the back up rescue team with ___ minute air bottles. Additionally, all rescuers shall have a ___ ____ with them.

Answer 7

Rescue group leader

Team 1

Time

60min

Drop bag

Question 8

Task force:

Team #1 shall quickly follow the existing ___ ___ and listen for the downed Firefighter’s ___ _____or calls for help.

Answer 8

Hose line

Pal device

Question 9

NOTE
Leading in with the security of the ____-____ _____ _____ will allow rescuers to move quickly along the existing hose line, eliminating the need to follow that line hand over hand. If necessary, all ___ ______should be shut down (blowers, chain saws, etc.) to enable rescue teams to hear audible warning devices or calls for help from the downed Firefighter.

Answer 9

One-inch hose line

Power equipment

Question 10

The _____ ____ ____ shall keep Team #1 informed of the distance they have traveled into the building.
NOTE
This can easily be done by counting the _____ on the ____ ____ ______ ____ as it is being advanced.

Answer 10

Rescue group leader

Couplings on the one inch hose line

Question 11

If the one-inch hose line becomes too difficult to advance, Rescue Team __ should be assigned to follow up on the one-inch line to a location where they can assist in its advancement. It is important that Team #2 does not move all the way to Team #1’s location.

Answer 11

Team 2

Question 12

NOTE

If Rescue Team #2 commits to going inside of the building, another ___ ____ will assemble at the entrance and standby.

Answer 12

Backup team

Question 13

Consideration should be given to having Team __ enter with a ___ ____ positioning it to illuminate the area and assist with _____. A light cord advanced into the building could serve as a _____ _____when exiting the building.

Answer 13

Team 2

Light cord

Reference point

Question 14

When the downed member is located his/her PAL device should be turned __ and reset to the automatic mode. This is necessary to eliminate the extreme noise factor, facilitating required ____ _____ and to insure that another ___ _____ is not sounding in the area.

Answer 14

Off

Radio communication

Pal device

Question 15

As the downed member is being removed from the building, the ___ ____ line should be left in place.

Answer 15

One inch

Question 16

NOTE
While removing the victim, the rescue team should be led out by the ____ ____ following the ____ ____ hose line. The other two members should pull the victim by his ____ straps, using his bottle as a ____.

Answer 16

Team leader

One-inch

SCBA
Skid

Question 17

The following is a list of advantages to using a one-inch hand line for this type of operation.

a. Not normally used for ___ _____.
b. Easily distinguishable in the ____.
c. Because of items a. and b., a lost member coming upon an inch line in a major structure fire would know a ______ operation is in progress.
d. Easy to ______
e. Will provide some protection under fire conditions. With the one-inch spray tip _____ and ____ psi engine pressure, it can be an effective line in an emergency situation.
f. _____ and _____ the nozzle rapidly could be used as a signaling device at the entrance to the building.
g. Provides a means to determine how far into the building the rescue team has advanced, by counting the ______ going in.

Answer 17

Structure firefighting

Dark

Rescue operation

Advance

Removed and 200psi

Opening and closing

Couplings