A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents (11-01-2013)

Question 1

[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

This policy is meant to establish guidelines for the initial actions of what companies?

Answer 1

Operations companies

Question 2

[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

Whose responsible if on scene personnel are capable of performing the rescue?

Answer 2

Command

Question 3

[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

What (5) factors should command use to determine if on scene personnel are capable of performing a rescue?

Answer 3

1. The hazards present of suspected
2. Level of training
3. Protective equipment
4. Experience
5. Risk involved

Question 4

[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

Normally, operations crews should only perform the role of what team?

Answer 4

Hasty team

Question 5

[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

When deciding to perform the role of Hasty team, announce this on the fire ground channel and indicate:

Answer 5

The location and objective of the search efforts

Question 6

[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

Missing persons questionnaires can be found:

Answer 6

On the Forms page on Firenet

Question 7

[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

When gathering info about the missing patient, use this form:

Answer 7

Missing Person Questionnaire

Question 8

[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

When maintaining a safe distance from ledges on High-angle rescues, the rule of thumb is:

Answer 8

At least 1 body length from the edges

Question 9

[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

When performing confined space rescue, approach the incident with the understanding that this may be involved:

Answer 9

Hazardous materials

Question 10

[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

What (4) pieces of information should be obtained at a confined space rescue?

Answer 10

1. Ask for the “competent person” or “entry supervisor”
2. Ask is there is a “confined space entry permit”
3. Attempt to identify the mechanism of injury
4. Attempt to identify the hazards in the space

Question 11

[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

When at a confined space rescue, do not:

Answer 11

Enter the confined space

Question 12

[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

Non-entry rescue options at confined space rescues include these 5:

Answer 12

1. Using an existing emergency retrieval system
2. Lower an airpack into the space and provide direction
3. Ventilate the space
4. Lower a ladder into the space
5. Perform lockout/tag-out

Question 13

[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

When at a trench rescue, you should approach the trench:

Answer 13

From the ends

Question 14

[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

When at a trench rescue, how far away from the ledge should you stay?

Answer 14

At least 1 body length

Question 15

[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

Do not attempt to excavate soil from inside a trench without:

Answer 15

Shoring in place