RIC and RIC Equipment

Question 1

What is RIC?

Answer 1

Rapid Intervention Crew

Dispatched specifically for firefighter rescue

Question 2

Who is dispatched as the RIC?

Answer 2

The closest engine or ladder company (third in) along with the closest EC Captain

Question 3

What 2 standards have to do with RIC?

Answer 3

OSHA CFR 1910.134

NFPA 1561

Question 4

OSHA CFR 1910.134 and NFPA 1561 require at least how many RIC firefighters on scene?

Answer 4

2

Question 5

Does the RIC respond code 2 or code 3?

Answer 5

Code 2 until indication of working fire and then code 3

Question 6

From 1977-2006, what was the leading cause of FF deaths while working in structure fires?
What are the next 3 causes in order?

Answer 6

Cardiac related

Smoke inhalation
Burns
Crushing or internal trauma

Question 7

What units respond to a full alarm?

Answer 7

3 engines
1 ladder
1 Bat Chief
2 EC 
1 Medic

Question 8

What are 7 reasons why FFs become victims?

Answer 8

Medical/fitness/cardiac
Separation from crew/lost
Trapped/entangled
Experience level
Inadequate situational awareness
Improper tactics
Pride

Question 9

What website has all ff fatalities and their reports for us to read?

Answer 9

cdc.gov

Question 10

What are 5 things you can read to read and learn from ff deaths and accidents?

Answer 10

NIOSH reports
Fire engineering magazine
Firehouse magazine
Western fire chief
Most recent LODDs

Question 11

Houston FD Mcdonald’s Fire
When?
How many LODDs?

Answer 11

Feb 14, 2000

2

Question 12

PFD Southwest Supermarket Fire
When?
How many alarms?
How many FFs on scene?
How many LODDs?

Answer 12

March 14, 2001
5
More than 100
1

Question 13

What did Chief Alan Brunacini say about FF life expectancy?

Answer 13

“Our life expectancy inside a structure fire is limited to the air we carry on our backs”

Question 14

When was the TFD Maverick fire?

Answer 14

Feb 25th, 2002

Question 15

Jan 26th, 2014

Where was the fire that killed 2 firefighters including his friend?

Answer 15

Toledo, Ohio

Question 16

March 26th, 2014 Boston FD

How many LODDs?

Answer 16

2

Question 17

What year did TFD initiate RIC?

Answer 17

1996

Question 18

Back in the day, when was the only time the RIC was dispatched?

Answer 18

Only when deemed a working fire

Question 19

Back in the day, where did the RIC report to and remain?

Answer 19

At the command post

Question 20

When was the first helmet mounted TIC purchased and how much did it cost?

Answer 20

1997

25,000 dollars

Question 21

Where are our TICs located?

Answer 21

Every engine and ladder

Question 22

Who has a portable radio?

Answer 22

Everyone

Question 23

Dispatching a second EC on a full alarm adds ____

Answer 23

Safety

Question 24

How often do we do an on air drill?

Answer 24

Monthly and on safety day

Question 25

What are the 7 things on the powerpoint associated with fire ground accountability?

Answer 25

``` Passport system Log into MDTs SCBA identification SCBA face-piece name Name on helmet Name on turnout coat Emergency button PARs ```

Question 26

What does PAR stand for?

Answer 26

Personnel Accountability Report

Question 27

What unit/s carry RIC equipment and where is that equipment located on the unit?

Answer 27

BC and EC truck in the passenger side shell compartment

Question 28

What 3 things are listed on the powerpoint that the SCOTT RIC PAK II has?

Answer 28

Pressure demand switch for unconscious person Dual manifold- Full facepiece and reg. or female ebss connection port Quick fill pouch with 5' high pressure quick fill hose

Question 29

What are the 6 RIC officer/crew tasks?

Answer 29

``` Size up Constant monitoring of radio Getting and preparing equipment Softening the building Ladders Keeping themselves informed and with a plan ```

Question 30

What is "softening up the building"?

Answer 30

Forcing entry to open up options for egress

Question 31

When working as the RIC and laddering windows, ladder angle is determined by...

Answer 31

Type of ladder used and upper floor egress technique

Question 32

Getting a FF on their back allows you to do what 4 things?

Answer 32

SCBA access Deactivate PASS Assess remaining air, LOC, and breathing Prepare DRD and/or SCBA straps

Question 33

What is a DRD?

Answer 33

Drag Rescue Device

Question 34

Do you use the DRD with or without an SCBA?

Answer 34

Both

Question 35

What are the 3 methods listed in the power point for moving a downed FF?

Answer 35

SCBA shoulder harness method Sled method 2 FF stair carry

Question 36

What is the rescuer to victim ratio?

Answer 36

12:1

Question 37

What is a "Perishable skill"?

Answer 37

A skill that needs a certain amount of practice in certain conditions to maintain the capability to do that skill professionally