TB 104 - USAR Flashcards
(32 cards)
A standardized approach to incident management is crucial for effective what (2)?
Command and control
Which NFPA standard is the standard on operations and training for technical rescue incidents?
NFPA 1670
What are the 7 different types of technical rescue incidents?
Structural collapse Rope rescue Confined space operations Vehicle and machinery extrication Water rescue Wilderness search and rescue Trench and excavation rescue
What can be described as the operations and/or procedures required to rapidly and safely locate and remove trapped victims from the specified incident types?
USAR
ICS was developed in response to problems encountered in a series of major wildland fires in Southern California during what year?
1970
On large scale, moderate duration USAR incidents such as trench or confined space rescue all elements of the ICS could be activated and take up to how many hours?
6 to 8
Who has the primary responsibility to identify the scope of the incident and the associated problems?
IC
Who from USAR companies/taskforce (including USAR 88) should be used to assist IC with the development of an operational plan during USAR incidents?
Captain 2 and officer assigned to USAR 88
What type of group will be utilized in USAR incidents where patient/victim location is not clearly identified?
Search group
Which type of supervisor should have an appropriate USAR background and is normally filled by the TFC of a USAR task force?
Rescue group supervisor
The rescue group supervisor will be responsible for the completion of what for confined space entry permit when required?
“Permit entry”
Only members trained to what level may sign the entry permit?
Confined space rescue operations
Consider using what to alert and notify fire department personnel that their entry is restricted as well as civilians which is the responsibility of the perimeter control team?
Double fire line tape or hazardous materials tape
What type of company can be utilized as the perimeter control team?
Non USAR resource
The rescue team leader shall establish escape routes and safety zones and shall ensure entry times of rescuers working in hazardous environments, this position is normally filled by who from a USAR taskforce?
Engine captain
Who is responsible for direct control of the entry portal and will maintain communications with the rescue teams and operates at the entry to the rescue site?
The attendant
Which member is responsible for determination of atmospheric conditions relative to oxygen content, combustibility and presence of toxics?
Atmospheric monitor
Which team supports the rescue team and will provide rope rescue systems and anchors for fescue and retrieval of patients?
Technical support team
The rescue team may be an entire company or how many persons depending on the incident and is responsible for all aspects of rescue within the rescue site?
1 person
The technical safety officer (TSO) will be responsible for overseeing all operations in operational area in regards to technical systems and safety and is normally assigned to what position on USAR 88?
Apparatus operator
The rigging crew, cutting crew, and ventilation crew can be made up of how many members?
2 or more or an entire company
For supplies air respirators, rescue teams will be connected by air hose up to a maximum of how many feet?
300 feet
For ventilation during a USAR incident, what type of fans or blowers with ducting should be used?
Electric
For edge protection for trenches, excavations or below grade confined space, use what size lumber when available?
2x8 or 2x10
