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1
Q

The Safety Team shall normally be made up of the ??

A

2.1.1 Backup and Control

firefighters of the second arriving engine.

2
Q

Safety team 4 FF Engine Co

A

2.1.1 The officer and one firefighter enter the IDLH for search WITHOUT LINE
advancement while TWO firefighters compose the Safety Team.

3
Q

Safety Team 5 FF Engine Co

A

2.1.1 Control and Door

4
Q

Safety Team 5 FF Ladder Co

A

2.1.1 LCC and OV

5
Q

Safety Team 4 FF Ladder Co

A

2.1.1 LCC and outside FF designated by CO

6
Q

Safety Team One Engine and one 5 FF or 4 FF Ladder Co

A

2.1.1 LCC and Control

7
Q

An Engine or Ladder Co is considered understaffed when ?

A

2.1.1 There is LESS than 4 FF’s.

8
Q

When an “understaffed” Engine or Ladder Company is the only unit on the scene, the company shall ?

A

2.1.1 Take a Defensive Position
However, if a known life hazard is discovered and immediate action
could prevent the loss of life, appropriate action may be taken by an individual member

9
Q

A known life

hazard is defined as follows:

A

1.4
* A victim can be seen by the rescuer.
* A victim can be heard by the rescuer.
* A member has information from a credible source or a person at the scene indicating
the location of the life hazard.

10
Q
If a known life hazard is discovered and immediate action could prevent the loss of life,
appropriate action (rescue activity) may be taken by an individual member. Who must be Notified and who does the report go to ?
A

1.4 The Incident Commander must be immediately notified.
In all incidents of such individual action, the IC shall forward a report detailing the full particulars to the Chief of Operations.

11
Q

Examples of Defensive Positions, including but not limited to:

A
  1. 1.1
    * Checking the serviceability of a hydrant
    * Hooking up to a hydrant
    * Charging the pumps
    * Stretching a hoseline to outside the IDLH atmosphere
    * Providing medical treatment to victims
    * Positioning and raising a Tower/ Aerial/PL
    * Conducting a size-up of the scene
    * Transmitting the appropriate radio signals
12
Q

The arrival of the 2nd Engine must be announced over the handie talkie. TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

2.2

13
Q

Designated members of the Safety Team are to engage in their primary duties while
assuming the duties of the Safety Team. Once firefighters enter the IDLH, both members
of the Safety Team must account for firefighters inside the IDLH without performing other duties.

A

FALSE

2.2 One member of the Safety Team must account without performing other duties.

14
Q

DUTIES OF THE SAFETY TEAM

The Safety Team shall be positioned outside the IDLH atmosphere and:

A
  1. 1
    * Monitor HT transmissions
    * Be prepared to enter
    * Be prepared to transmit mayday or urgents
    * Ensure the IC is Notified that Safety Team is entering IDLH