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What is the purpose of an ERU in emergency response?

  • To move to an affected site or evacuate injured individuals (correct)
  • To form a staging position for EMS/Fire operations
  • To act as the overall incident commander
  • To provide first aid to patients

What defines a Hot Zone in emergency response terminologies?

  • An area large enough to accommodate a significant number of apparatus
  • An area with no known hazards
  • An area that contains a known hazard and an immediate threat to life safety (correct)
  • A staging position for EMS/Fire operations

Who is typically the Incident Commander in an emergency response incident?

  • RTF Incident Commander
  • PD IC (correct)
  • Law Enforcement
  • RFD Chief officer

What is the primary purpose of an IFAK in emergency response?

<p>To treat RTF personnel only (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates Level I Staging from Level II Staging in emergency response?

<p>Proximity to the event and size to accommodate apparatus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an ERU from a RTF in an emergency response scenario?

<p>The location where they form up (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to patient care in the Warm Zone using limited equipment?

<p>TECC (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Operational Priority to be executed by Law Enforcement in an active shooter situation?

<p>Stop the Shooter (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area has security measures in place to reduce dangers to first responders and victims?

<p>Warm Zone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does TTT stand for in the context of mass casualty level care?

<p>Triage/Treatment/Transport (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which team operates in the Warm Zone utilizing ballistic PPE and law enforcement security to treat victims?

<p>RTF's (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is included in Treatment Bags/ Drop Bags according to the text?

<p>Equipment and supplies for treating victims and supplying CCP with TECC equipment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Incident Commander during an FD operation?

<p>Lead the command structure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which team composition best describes the RTF setup as per the text?

<p>First-in responders from different fire apparatus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of the Triage position in the Medical Group?

<p>Assign patients to transport ambulances (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are ambulance personnel not typically assigned to RTF teams?

<p>To ensure they remain available for emergency medical transport (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Transport Officer within the Medical Group?

<p>Assigning patients to transport ambulances (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the Initial Police Supervisor do upon arrival at an FD incident according to the text?

<p>Establish Unified Incident Command (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step the FD should take according to the text?

<p>Identify Entry Corridor/Perimeter (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can the FD proceed with the RTF deployment?

<p>If all Incident Parameters are met (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if any of the Incident Parameters are not met?

<p>Coordinate with PD IC for further instructions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the first RTF to enter an area during deployment?

<p>Extract 'Red' categorized victims immediately (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the PD in the response to an incident?

<p>Establish Unified Command with FD (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the protocol for Green and Yellow victims encountered by the RTF during deployment?

<p>Stay in the area until all victims have been assessed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be verified by PD/FD link-up location for RTF?

<p>Cold Zone location (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario will an RTF member need to stay with a victim in the area?

<p>If the victim is categorized as 'Black' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must the RTF do when encountering a 'Black' categorized victim?

<p>Stay with the victim until all other victims are assessed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in initiating response priorities according to the text?

<p>Evacuation of the uninjured (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of deploying with at least two PD officers as a security element?

<p>To secure and protect the RTF during deployment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should all responding FD personnel communicate via radio according to the text?

<p>Communicate via radio to FD IC, as communication with PD may not be possible (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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