MMiD Flashcards
What is a known life hazard?
A victim can be seen by the rescuer
A victim can be heard by the rescuer
A member has information from a credible source or a person at the scene indicating the location of the life hazard.
What is the safety team comprised of when the FAST truck has not yet arrived on scene?
The backup and control firefighters of the second arriving engine
Safety team when there is one 4 firefighter engine on scene
Based on the officers size up, you may
Have one officer and one firefighter enter the IDLH for search without line advancement while two firefighters compose the safety team.
Take a defensive position based on conditions encountered.
Safety team when there is one 5 firefighter engine on scene
The control and door firefighters
Safety team when there is one 5 firefighter ladder on scene
The LCC and the OV
Safety team when there is one 4 firefighter ladder on scene
The LCC and outside firefighter designated by the officer
Safety team when there is one engine and one 5 firefighter ladder on scene
Control and LCC
Safety team when there is one engine and one 4 firefighter Ladder on scene
Control and LCC
What are some examples of defensive positioning?
Checking the serviceability of a hydrant
Hooking up to a hydrant
Charging the pumps
Stretching a hoseline to outside the IDLH atmosphere
Providing medical treatment to victims
Positioning and raising a tower/ aerial/ portable ladder
Conducting a size up of the scene Transmitting the appropriate radio signals
What happens when the FAST unit arrives?
The IC shall announce the FAST units arrival over handi-talkies at the scene. On receipt of this announcement, the members performing the duties of the safety team shall return to their original assignments.
Should the FAST unit be used for firefighting purposes?
No.
What happens if an IC puts a FAST unit to work at an incident that has not been declared “Under Control?”
Immediate notification shall be made to the dispatcher stating the reason for deploying the FAST unit and a request for an additional FAST unit. Prior to the arrival of the replacement FAST Unit, the IC shall designate a safety team.
What shall the FAST unit do when deployed at an operation for a member in distress?
Determine the location of the member based on alarm assignment, order of arrival, and riding position
Use information form the IC, operating unit, or distressed member, to help determine their location.
Determine the best access to the distressed member and any alternate access points base on pre-determined plan of action.
What shall the transmitting member of the FAST unit do when the FAST unit arrives at the location of the distressed member?
Depress the EAB on their handie-talkie
Provide the IC or FAST group supervisor with the information required for an emergency transmission. Then, reset their handle-talkie Emergency Alert by depressing and holding the EAB for approximately 2 seconds.
Assess Fire, Air, Immediate medical care, Removal
Provide additional air supply as needed
Confirm positive identification
If possible, depress the EAB of the member in distress after notifying the IC. If unable to activate the distressed members EAB, key the mic on the distressed members handle-talkie to obtain their identity on EFAS.
The distressed members Emergency Alert shall remain activated until determined it is no longer required
Package the member for removal.
In addition to normally assigned ladder company tools, the FAST unit shall report to the ICP with what equipment?
FAST pak Search Rope Stokes Basket with long backboard 2:1 rope Pak-Tracker
