TB 135 Flashcards
What are tactical law enforcement incidents?
Incidents where the actions of one or more subjects present a significant threat to the public and first responders.
List examples of tactical law enforcement incidents.
- Active shooter
- Hostage taker
- Perimeter search for an individual suspected in a violent crime
- Barricaded suspect
- Multiple-coordinated assault by suspected terrorists
- Threat to detonate explosives or set fire to an occupied building.
What is the Hartford Consensus?
A document developed to increase survivability in mass casualty shootings by focusing on hemorrhage control.
What does the acronym THREAT stand for in the Hartford Consensus?
- T – Threat suppression
- H – Hemorrhage control
- RE – Rapid Extraction to safety
- A – Assessment by medical providers
- T – Transport to definitive care.
What is the primary cause of preventable death in victims of penetrating trauma?
Hemorrhage.
When arriving at a tactical law enforcement incident, what should fire department personnel ascertain?
If the incident is still dynamic (i.e., subject(s) still on scene and not in police custody).
What should the first arriving fire department unit confirm at an active shooter incident?
The nature of the incident (i.e., shooting vs. active shooter).
What resources are dispatched for an active shooter incident?
- 2 Battalion Chiefs
- 2 EMS Captains
- 1 Command Post Company
- 1 Light Force
- 2 Engines
- 4 ALS RAs
- 2 BLS RAs.
What is the role of the first arriving Battalion Chief?
Establish command for fire department resources and collocate with law enforcement.
What is a Rescue Task Force (RTF)?
A team deployed to provide point of wound care to victims during an ongoing ballistic or explosive threat.
What is the minimum staffing for an RTF?
Two fire department medical personnel and two force protection officers.
What should RTFs avoid carrying for agility?
Defibrillators, large drug boxes, gurneys, or other equipment that can affect their agility.
What are some recommended equipment items for an RTF?
- Tourniquets
- Kerlex®
- 4x4s
- Abdominal Pads
- Ace Wraps
- Airways
- Chest seals
- Bag-Valve-Mask
- Saline
- IV Supplies and Fluid Replacement
- Gloves
- Litter (SKED®)
- Nitrile Gloves
- Space Blanket
- Suction equipment
- Littman Stethoscope.
True or False: Firefighters should enter a Hot Zone to deploy ladders, hose lines, or other equipment.
False.
What should be established early in a dynamic tactical law enforcement incident?
Unified Command and clear incident objectives.
What is the Fire Group’s responsibility in an incident command structure?
To suppress fires and coordinate the non-EMS operational fire discipline needs of the incident.
What is the purpose of the Incident Action Plan (IAP)?
To provide structure and organization to the response efforts during incidents.
What actions should be taken if a barricaded suspect threatens to set fire to a building?
Develop a Fire Plan and protect exposures to the extent possible.
What is the role of the Medical Group in an incident command structure?
To manage the triage, treatment, transportation, and tracking of casualties.
Fill in the blank: The first RTFs will enter the area and treat patients as they ______.
assess.
What does IDLH stand for in the context of RTF operations?
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health.
What should be done to ensure operational security during size-ups?
Consider providing a more comprehensive size-up via cell phone.
What should be confirmed about the Command Post (CP) during tactical law enforcement incidents?
If it is in a safe location.
What is the function of the Triage Unit Leader if there is no Warm Zone or Casualty Collection Point?
To coordinate the movement of patients to treatment areas.
