*Bk 101- RIC Flashcards

1
Q

What position has the responsibility for supervising one or more Rapid Intervention Companies?

A

Rescue Group Supervisor

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2
Q

Whenever a hand-held radio is turned in for repairs or reassigned to another position, who shall be immediately notified?

A

Metro floor captain

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3
Q

When the Emergency Button is depressed, the radio will automatically switch to Emergency Channel 6 in the ___ mode and is locked on this channel. The radio will beep ___ times and the display on the radio will read “_________”.

A
  1. Repeat
  2. 4 times
  3. Emergency
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4
Q

All company personnel shall carry their assigned radio in the ______ mode.

A

Repeat

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5
Q

The emergency traffic radio tone is transmitted for testing purposes on each Division Tactical Channel every Sunday at ____ hours

A

0800

0815 in volumes

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6
Q

What are the three clear text that shall be used to identify the type of firefighter emergency?

A

Firefighter down, missing or trapped

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7
Q

At what point should the IC designate a RIC company?

A

UPON THE ARRIVAL of additional resources above the original structure assignment

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8
Q

The rapid intervention mission can be separated into what two categories?

A
  1. Standby mode

2. Deployment mode

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9
Q

What four radio channels shall RIC monitor in standby mode?

A
  1. Incident command channel
  2. Incident tactical channel
  3. Rescue tactical channel
  4. Emergency channel 6
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10
Q

What two radio channels shall RIC monitor in deployment mode?

A
  1. Rescue tactical channel

2. Emergency channel 6 and/or tactical channel

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11
Q

Mayday tones will be broadcasted on what two radio channels?

A
  1. Command channel

2. Incident tactical channel

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12
Q

What information should be on a members magnetic strip that is placed on the apparatus he is riding on?

A
  1. Full civil service name

2. Rank

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13
Q

The evacuation signal sequence will consist of air horn blasts for ___ seconds followed by a 10-second period of silence that will be done ___ times

A
  1. 10 seconds

2. 3 times

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14
Q

Total air horn evacuation signal including periods of silence will last ___ seconds.

A

50 seconds

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15
Q

What does L.L.C.C.E.S.S.

A

Lookouts, Location
Communication, Conditions
Escape Routes
Safety Zone, Safety Equipment

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16
Q

What is the exception to initiating fire attack without a four member minimum?

A

A life threatening situation

17
Q

A rapid intervention company shall consist of at least ___ members

A

2

18
Q

RIC:

Any fire attack actions taken with less than four members on-scene shall be thoroughly investigated and a F_____ shall be submitted to ______, who will advise the Fire Chief.

A

F-225 to emergency services bureau

19
Q

RIC:

Rapid Intervention Companies should normally be located where to ensure rapid dissemination of information from the Incident Commander and rapid deployment?

A

In close proximity to the command post

20
Q

RIC:

What does the OATH stand for when using a signal line as communication?

A

TUGS:

  1. O- ok
  2. A- advance
  3. T- take up slack (backing out)
  4. H- help
21
Q

RIC:

When using the nozzle fan technique, Who utilizes drop-bag that contains 150’ of cord with overhand knots tied at every ___ feet?

A

RIC team leader

6 ft

22
Q

RIC at a Metro-Rail incident should involve a company at each ____.

A

Train station

23
Q

RIC companies will stage and deploy from where during a Metro-Rail incident?

A

Platform level

24
Q

Metro-rail incident:

Who does the RIC company check in with to acquire a rescue train?

A

Station division

Use this train for priority movement of personnel and equipment to support rapid intervention operations

25
Q

If roof integrity permits, what 3 things can be lowered into a hole to help a Firefighter that has fallen through the roof?

(This is done by the other truck company members that have not fallen through)

A

Ladder
Flashlight
1-1/2 hose line

26
Q

What should be done to a downed firefighter once he is located?

A
  • Shut down and Reset the PASS.
  • ID Company on helmet
  • Inform IC.
  • Ensure facepiece in place, assess breathing, (buddy breath?)
  • waist strap is secured, if not reposition to capture leg
  • Request resources to begin ALS intervention upon exit.
  • Ask for backup (if needed) to help get victim out.
27
Q

What is the Apparatus operators role if a light force is the only resource assigned to RIC?

A

RIC Member or Entry Control Member/Backup

28
Q

What is the Apparatus Operators role when a Task Force or Light Force and Engine is assigned RIC, with the TFC as the Rescue Group Leader?

A

Truck RIC Leader

29
Q

What equipment shall all RIC members have as a minimum?

A
  • full protective clothing donned
  • SCBA with drop bag
  • 800 MHZ radio
  • flashlight
  • RIC Kit
30
Q

RIC:

The period of time that a down, missing or trapped member will have the greatest chance of survival is known as the ______.

A

The Golden time

31
Q

The key to a successful conclusion of any firefighter rescue is?

A

Effective communication and a timely search and rescue operation

32
Q

The apparatus performing the air horn evacuation signal _____ (should or should not?) be in close proximity to the command post.

A

Should not

Thus reducing the chance of missing any radio messages

33
Q

Whose responsibility is it to place a quarts light to the access/egress doorway of a structure fire?

A

Engineer once lines are in operation

34
Q

A company or companies designated to stand by in a state of readiness to perform a rescue effort of Department members is known as?

A

Rapid intervention company (RIC)