General Ops Flashcards
(36 cards)
MDC is to used for the following.
Enroute, Onscene, Available, In Quarters, Transporting
Exceptions for using the MDC
Fist unit giving a short Transporting "red" Going out of service i.e. training (need to give dispatch a reason) Going in service i.e. from training MDC does not work after 2 attempts
Procedures - 073
MDC usage flow chart
Troubles with the MDC should be emailed to
Servicedesk@redmond.gov
Service request for MDT should include
Vehicle affected
MDC identification number (white label i.e. MDC REFD1222
When should you call a mayday?
Any FF with Knowledge of, or reasons to believe that he or a fellow FF is lost, trapped, or distressed.
The term “mayday” is reserved for?
To report a lost, trapped, or distressed FF.
The term “emergency traffic” is used for?
Other priority messages i.e. safety concerns
LUNAR stands for?
L - location U - unit N - name A - assignment R - resources needed
If radio traffic does not allow an immediate transmission you should.
Push the Emergency button (channel A-16)
If you find yourself lost but not trapped you should follow the actions of what acronym?
“ESCAPE”
ESCAPE stands for?
E - emergency reverse S - secondary egress C - contact command A - activate pass P - perform breach E - easy breathing
Smooth-bumb-bumb leads to?
The pump
When a “mayday” is called, who stays on the tac channel?
The FF that called the “mayday” stays on that tac channel along with the RIT team and the RIT group supervisor (RIG).
Everyone else moves to a different Tac channel.
What does “PAR” Personnel accountability report include?
P - Accountability of the PERSONNEL.
A - lowest AIR supply reading of the team members.
R - REPORT of the assignment given.
Who would usually become the RIT group supervisor (RIG)?
The Incident Safety Officer.
When would you establish “RIT” -VS- “RIG/RIB”?
RIT for a single family dwelling. RIG/RIB for larger buildings .
What is the role of the RIT Search Team?
Locating, sustaining, supporting and communicating the location and needs of the compromised FF’s.
What is the role of the RIT Rescue Team?
Responsible for the physical extrication of the compromised FF’s.
The most likely and effective remedy for a compromised FF is?
Self-rescue with assistance provided by his or her own company or companies working in the area.
When RIT is activated the initial team “in” will need to maintain continuity with the “HARD-LINE WAY OUT”, explain?
“HARD-LINE WAY OUT” means the crew coming out will maintain their left hand on the hose line or search rope on the way out to the left side.
How do you report your air supply status?
In percent not PSI.
When should you assign RIT RESCUE?
When RIT SEARCH is deployed
The extrication/removal process will be initiated using what method?
ABCD method A - Air B - Belt loosening, readjustment and connection C - Chest straps tied off D - Drag
