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1
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[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

This policy is meant to establish guidelines for the initial actions of what companies?

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Operations companies

2
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[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

Whose responsible if on scene personnel are capable of performing the rescue?

A

Command

3
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[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

What (5) factors should command use to determine if on scene personnel are capable of performing a rescue?

A
  1. The hazards present of suspected
  2. Level of training
  3. Protective equipment
  4. Experience
  5. Risk involved
4
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[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

Normally, operations crews should only perform the role of what team?

A

Hasty team

5
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[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

When deciding to perform the role of Hasty team, announce this on the fire ground channel and indicate:

A

The location and objective of the search efforts

6
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[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

Missing persons questionnaires can be found:

A

On the Forms page on Firenet

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[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

When gathering info about the missing patient, use this form:

A

Missing Person Questionnaire

8
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[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

When maintaining a safe distance from ledges on High-angle rescues, the rule of thumb is:

A

At least 1 body length from the edges

9
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[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

When performing confined space rescue, approach the incident with the understanding that this may be involved:

A

Hazardous materials

10
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[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

What (4) pieces of information should be obtained at a confined space rescue?

A
  1. Ask for the “competent person” or “entry supervisor”
  2. Ask is there is a “confined space entry permit”
  3. Attempt to identify the mechanism of injury
  4. Attempt to identify the hazards in the space
11
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[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

When at a confined space rescue, do not:

A

Enter the confined space

12
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[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

Non-entry rescue options at confined space rescues include these 5:

A
  1. Using an existing emergency retrieval system
  2. Lower an airpack into the space and provide direction
  3. Ventilate the space
  4. Lower a ladder into the space
  5. Perform lockout/tag-out
13
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[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

When at a trench rescue, you should approach the trench:

A

From the ends

14
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[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

When at a trench rescue, how far away from the ledge should you stay?

A

At least 1 body length

15
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[A652 Initial Actions for Technical Rescue Incidents]

Do not attempt to excavate soil from inside a trench without:

A

Shoring in place

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