Managing Members in Distress Flashcards
(34 cards)
Can designated members of the safety team engage in their primary duties while assuming the duties of the safety team?
Yes they are supposed to HOWEVER, once FFs enter the IDLH, ONE member of the safety team MUST account for FFs inside the IDLH WITHOUT performing other duties
Prior to arrival of the Fast truck, the safety team shall normally be made up of?
The backup and control firefighters of the 2nd arriving engine
Note: the arrival of the 2nd engine MUST be made over Handie talkie
2.1.1
who announces the fast units arrival over the Handie talkie ?
officer of the Fast unit
4.1
Note: IC also states the fast unit is on the scene
Fast unit will be assigned for what signals?
10-60, 10-66, 10-75, 10-76, 10-77, 10-80 codes 1,2,3,4
A 4 FF ladder may be assigned as fast unit. When arriving at scene the officer must?
Inform IC that they are not fully staffed
The Fast unit shall report to and stage near the ICP, within ______
Contact
VERBAL
An EFAS trained member of the FAST unit shall report to a Battalion vehicle on scene to monitor the _____ and the _____
EFAS and the FAST radio
When communicating to other units, the Fast officer and members radio designation shall include the word_______ after unit
Fast
Eg. L 156 fast to command
Communication between fast unit members _____ _____ require the use of the word fast after unit
Does not
Eg ladder 156 can to ladder 156
Positioning an unconscious FF on their RIGHT side will provide access to ?
- Members name on coat
- PRA ID # which gives unit and position
- helmet front piece
- iD # on side of Handie talkie
How often should the nylon tubular webbing be inspected?
Monthly and after each use
The fast unit shall not be put 10-8 prior to their arrival on the scene unless the incident is ?
Placed Under Control
The Fast unit shall not be used to provide relief for operating units until the fire has been declared ?
Under Control
A 10-66 shall be issued for?
Member is lost , missing, trapped or seriously injured and additional resources are required to locate and rescue the member
What equipment should Fast unit report to ICP with besides normally assigned tools?
" B FAST TRACKER" ch 2 8 Basket/Backboard FAST PAK Search rope Two in one rope Pak-Tracker
T or F
Whether EFAS trained or not, the fast unit member assigned to monitor EFAS and/or the fast radio shall remain in the battalion vehicle even if the fast unit is given an assignment, until relieved
True
5.1
Which air pressure system is used to deliver air through the UAC; the high pressure or low pressure hose?
High pressure
Note: if the condition of members scba is in doubt DO NOT use the high pressure system
T or F
The UAC is for emergency use ONLY when a member is low or out of air within an IDLH
True
List the methods that air may be supplied to a member using the low pressure system?
- fast pak regulator with members face piece
- Hansen fitting of low pressure hose
- fast pak face piece and regulator
What r the 3 ways to determine if member has air?
-purge valve
- break seal of face piece
- remote gauge
Note: if unable to determine if member has air, use low pressure hose and give air
7.6
Once an unconscious member is supplied with air, turn the purge valve _____ ______ to allow a constant flow of air
Half way
Who starts the packaging process of a downed member?
The first member who finds him. This may be a member of an operating unit .
11. Members in distress
If possible, position the member so that their _____ is facing toward the direction of removal, _____ to starting the packaging process
Back, prior
If webbing needs to be replaced, who does the officer contact?
Forward an RT-2 to the tool room
