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Who manages task level accountability? 534
The crews (the Company Officer)
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What is the most important part of the accountability system? 534
Task level accountability
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What are the 5 times the IC should receives PAR's? 534
- When units exit the hazard zone
- When a sudden hazardous condition occurs
- At predetermined time intervals
- When switching strategies
- Any other time that the IC has need to check the status of personnel
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What must be updated revise or completely changed when conditions change? 537
The IAP
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Most management authorities have put the effective Span control somewhere between what and what? 537
4-6
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What 2 things should the IC give the sector officer? 538
Objectives for his sector and the resources assigned
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What 3 progress report items should the sector officer report back to the IC? 538
- Conditions in the sector
- Actions being taken
- Additional resources needed
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What is the ultimate test of the incident management system? 540
If the IC can control the position and function of all assigned resources
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What is the advantage of the IC operating out of it fixed stationary command post? 542
It allows the incident to be managed on the strategic level
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What does customer stabilization mean? 543
Taking care of the victims needs
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Every time a citizen dials 911 what is the public defining? 554
The mission of the fire department
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What has the inherit benefit of making us more well rounded? 554
Training, equipping, and preparing firefighters to conduct more effective rescue operations
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When did the first rescue revolution in North America occur? 556
1915 by the New York fire department implemented the first rescue company
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When did the second revolution in rescue operations occur? 556
1980s
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How many 68 person team USAR task force are there? 559
20 (conflicts with page 588 which says 28, as of this printing)
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Who operates the world's most formidable nationwide network of USAR task forces? 559
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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What does FEMA's national USAR systems ensure? 559
A rapid response of highly trained experienced rescuers with the right equipment anywhere in the United States And all US territories
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Are FEMA USAR task forces intended to take over incident command? 559
No, the local IC is to remain in charge
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How many USAR task forces do we have to respond on the international front? 560
3
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What is the advantage of allowing a rescue company captain to handpick his crew? 566
It allows a supervisor to tailor his selections to achieve a certain goal of teamwork expertise and daily operational effectiveness
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What is the primary limiting factor when performing a rescue? 569
Rescuer safety
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What is considered the Cadillac of rescue system approaches? 569
Having dedicated 6 person rescue companies assigned to a special operations command
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What is a simple definition of a disaster? 571
An event that may outstrip local resources
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Why is resource typing important for rescues? 571
It ensures the right pieces of equipment arrive at your incident
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In California what consists of a type I engine strike team? TQ 572
Five type I engines and a strike team leader
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In California what makes up a type I rescue company strike team? TQ 573
Two type I Rescue companies with a battalion chief
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What approach to unusual rescue situations will result in the saving of lives that once would have been lost? 573
A vigorous and pro-active approach
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What NFPA standard discusses urban search and technical rescue training? 575
NFPA 1670 standards on operations and training for chemical rescue incidents
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What should be considered the baseline for establishing USAR and technical rescue systems? 575
The national consensus standards
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What are the 7 main disciplines of rescue? 576
- Collapse
- High angle
- Trench
- Industrial
- Water
- Confined space
- Vehicle extrication
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In order to conduct a realistic evaluation of rescue hazards what 3 things should be evaluated? 582
- Understand Local conditions
- To recognize probable rescue emergencies
- And to be alert for signs of trouble that aren't obvious to the untrained eye
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What has been proven to be the best approach to rescue responses? 583
- Have a multi-tiered response
- (just like EMS and Hazmat responses)
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FEMA USAR task forces are part of what plan? 585
The US federal response plan
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Under the US federal response plan what emergency support function (ESF) group does USAR fall under? 585
Emergency support function 9 (ESF-9)
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How much equipment is maintained by each USAR task force? 586
50 tons of equipment readily for immediate deployment by ground fixed wing or helicopter
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Where is each USAR equipment cache located? 586
Near a military base
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How many USAR task forces are there now? 588
28 as of this book writing
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What are the 5 standard phases of structural collapse search and rescue? 588 TQ
- Stage 1 Size up and recon
- Stage 2 Surface rescue
- Stage 3 Void space searches
- Stage 4 Selected debris removal
- Stage 5 General debris removal
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When the entire USAR task force work straight through at maximum capacity until the operation is completed is called a what? 589
Known as a "Blitz"
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How many USAR incident support teams-Advanced, are there? 589
3
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Who comprises the USAR IST-A teams? 589
20 highly experienced firefighters, officers and USAR authorities selected from FEMA task forces around the nation
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When is an IST-A team dispatched? 590
Whenever one or more FEMA USAR task force are activated
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What is one of the biggest mistakes agencies make in regards to ICS? 595
Placing it on a shelf and only using it during disaster operations
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IC should refrain from canceling rescue resources until one of the 4 benchmarks are achieved? 596
- Rescue of all victims have been completed
- Successful and safe rescue of victims have been positively assured
- The size indicates the incident is 1st responder operations only
- It has been confirmed to be a false alarm
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Who resolves most of USAR related incidences? 597
First responders
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When should departments respond rescue and USAR units on calls with trapped victims? 598
On the 1st alarm
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On a Rescue incident, how many sided size up should the IC conduct? 601
8 sided
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At a Rescue incident what are the "8 Sides" of the size-up? 601
- All 4 sides of the structure(s)
- Top and bottom of the structure(s)
- A 360 degree view at ground level, looking for anything in the surrounding area that would interfere with the rescue
- A 360 degree view of the aerial around the structure(s) looking for anything that could come down from the surrounding area and injure people
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For a manpower intensive operation how often should you rotate rescue crews? 603
30 Minutes
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What should the IC do before committing personnel to the danger zone of the rescue scene? 603
Ensure LCES has been addressed
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What do you call the fastest safest way out of the danger zone or the fastest and most direct way to a safe refuge? 605
Escape routes
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In some rescue cases where may a Safe Zone be established? 605
Inside the damage structure as long as it's been fortified
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What is the purpose of the operational retreat system? 607
To make sure all personnel are safe and accounted for
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What is the most basic and essential form of rescue? 607
Rapid intervention
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What is the best way to prevent rapid intervention situations? 608
Use effective strategies and tactics. Recognize accepted risks versus gains
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What is important to remember when teaching rescue training? 611
That the information and tactics are up-to-date and being used in the field under emergency conditions
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There are basically 2 types of rescue emergencies, what are they? 611
Low-risk, high-frequency and high-risk, low frequency
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What is the best rescue training? 611
Realistic situations that mirrors some real-life potentially injuring or lethal conditions found on the rescue scene
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What are 3 ways that didactic training can help reduce training hazards to a reasonable level? 612
- To communicate policies and procedures
- Allows for blackboard simulations
- Critique past incidents
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What is effective disaster planning based upon? 612
Realistic assessments of the types of disasters in a particular area
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What should communications plans be, to avoid unnecessary confusion? 613
Should remain simple
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What can be used to expedite damage assessments and improve command-and-control capabilities on large-scale incidents? 614
Aerial reconnaissance
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What is the most important part of searching and marking damage buildings? 614
Using a standard format that is easily recognized by firefighters and other emergency responders from across the nation
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Why it is important for FD's to conduct periodic disaster exercises? 615
They typically perform better during real-world situations
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In the war on terrorism FD's are lacking one major monitor? 619
Radiological
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What is the primary weapon used in WMD? 619
Explosives
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What is the most frequently used explosive device in the United States? 619
Pipe bombs and other small bombs
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What is the most destructive WMD threat? 620
A nuclear device
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What is the term used to describe the effects when Terrorist groups detonate huge bombs in major cities? 620
Urban canyons
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What are among the most common causes of multiple collapse situations? 621
Earthquakes
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What type of collapse is where one of the supporting walls fails or when Floor joists break at one end and usually creating large void spaces? 629
Lean to floor
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What type of collapse occurs when one end of the floor or roof section is still attached and the other end hangs unsupported? 629
Cantilever
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What type of collapses are extremely dangerous because of unsupported sections? 629
Cantilever
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What type of collapse usually happens in the center of the floor due to heavy loads? 629
V collapse or V-shaped void
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What type of collapse occurs when load bearing walls collapse causing the upper floor to come down on the floor below? 630
Pancake collapse
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What type of collapse is where the floor or roof section collapse on either side of a bearing wall? 630
A-frame collapse
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What type of collapse is caused by more than one different collapse? 630
Combination collapse
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What type of collapse is where mid-level full floors of a multi story building collapse? 630
Mid rise pancake collapse
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What is the most significant concern in regards to a mid rise pancake collapse? 630
That a small secondary collapse can quickly progress into a catastrophic collapse of the entire structure
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What must you always consider when responding to a collapse incident? 631
That it was caused by a terrorist attack
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How long does the size-up and reconnaissance process last for large or complex disasters? 632
It continues through all 5 stages and may last for days or even weeks
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Of the 5 stages of rescue which one includes the rescue of all victims who can be extracted without cutting breaching or heavy lifting operations? 632
Stage 2 surface rescue
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Of the 5 rescue stages which one is connected by well trained and equipped firefighters looking everywhere using specialized tools? 633
Stage 3 Void Space search operations
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Which of the 5 stages of rescue is done after all known void spaces have been searched? 633
Stage 4 Selective debris removal
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Which of the 5 stages is heavy equipment used? 634
Stage 5 General debris removal
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What tool is most useful for plucking people from Cliffs, Canyon, mountaintops, in floods or the roof of a burning high-rise building? 635
Helicopter
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What is a typical rescue hoist that is mounted on a helicopter rated at? 636
600 pounds in a drag vertical lift
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What is often the most dangerous part of the hoist operation? 637
The last few feet before they reach the safety of the helicopter cabin
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What is among the most common rescue emergency to which fire department response? 643
High angle rescues
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Which kind of rescue is among the most hazardous incidents that firefighters are exposed to the course of their duties? 644
Confined space rescue
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What 3 conditions must be met for a space to be a confined space? 645
- It must be large enough for a person to enter
- Must have a limited or restrictive means of entry and egress
- And is not designed for continuous human occupancy
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What is the biggest danger associated with a confined space? 645
an IDLH atmospheres
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What does OSHA require all employees to be protected from in regards to confined space rescue? 646
Existing and potential hazards through proper equipment training and procedures
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If a victim is reported incapacitated or missing in a confined space what should be (the) suspected (cause) until proven otherwise? 646
An IDLH atmosphere
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Combustibles are considered hazardous when they reach what % of the LEL? 646
10%
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An O2 enriched atmosphere increases the potential for what? 646
Ignition
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OSHA requires how many separate intrinsically safe light sources are carried with each team member into a confined space? 647
3
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At a confined space rescue what should be obtained from the job supervisor? 648
The required entry permit
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Where should the command post be located on a confined space rescue? 649
Outside (but within line of site of) the immediate operational area
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In a confined space rescue who should be assigned safety officer? 649
Preferably someone who is trained in confined space rescue
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What are the first 3 priorities of a confined space rescue? 650
- Prevent additional victims
- Establish an effective incident command
- Consider ways of rescuing without entering the confined space
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What are the 2 times that the atmosphere should be tested on all confined space rescue? 650
- Prior to any entry operation
- Prior to working near the entrance
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Below what O2 concentration is the use of SCBA or supplied air required by law? 650
19.5%
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Can rescuers enter a confined space if they have to remove their SCBA to fit through the entrance? 651
No
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What is the most effective respiratory protection for confined space rescues? 651
Supplied air systems
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If you are attempting a vertical entry into a confined space the harness should have a minimum certification of? 651
NFPA certified for high angle rescue operations
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How many backup rescuers are required for each entry team in a confined space rescue? 651
At least one rescuer for each team member
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What should be evaluated prior to committing personnel into a confined space situation? 652
Viability of the victim
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Whenever a person crosses the plane of an entrance to a confined space they have entered what? 652
The exclusion zone
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Vertical atmospheric monitoring in a confined space should occur how often? 652
Every 4 feet
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A minimum of how many monitors should be used during the incident of a confined space? 652
3
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Who should the atmospheric monitors(3) be assigned to in a confined space rescue? 652
- Primary entry team
- Back up entry team
- At the point of entry
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