Emergency Response Unit and RTF Operations Quiz

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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?

To treat RTF personnel only Signup and view all the answers

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

Proximity to the event and size to accommodate apparatus Signup and view all the answers

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

The location where they form up Signup and view all the answers

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

TECC Signup and view all the answers

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

Stop the Shooter Signup and view all the answers

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

Warm Zone Signup and view all the answers

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

Triage/Treatment/Transport Signup and view all the answers

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

RTF's Signup and view all the answers

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

Equipment and supplies for treating victims and supplying CCP with TECC equipment Signup and view all the answers

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

Lead the command structure Signup and view all the answers

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

First-in responders from different fire apparatus Signup and view all the answers

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

Assign patients to transport ambulances Signup and view all the answers

Why are ambulance personnel not typically assigned to RTF teams?

To ensure they remain available for emergency medical transport Signup and view all the answers

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

Assigning patients to transport ambulances Signup and view all the answers

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

Establish Unified Incident Command Signup and view all the answers

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

Identify Entry Corridor/Perimeter Signup and view all the answers

When can the FD proceed with the RTF deployment?

If all Incident Parameters are met Signup and view all the answers

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

Coordinate with PD IC for further instructions Signup and view all the answers

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

Extract 'Red' categorized victims immediately Signup and view all the answers

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

Establish Unified Command with FD Signup and view all the answers

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

Stay in the area until all victims have been assessed Signup and view all the answers

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

Cold Zone location Signup and view all the answers

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

If the victim is categorized as 'Black' Signup and view all the answers

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

Stay with the victim until all other victims are assessed Signup and view all the answers

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

Evacuation of the uninjured Signup and view all the answers

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

To secure and protect the RTF during deployment Signup and view all the answers

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

Communicate via radio to FD IC, as communication with PD may not be possible Signup and view all the answers