TN 104.1.8- Rehab

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What is the primary goal of rehabilitation in the Incident Management System?

To assign personnel to different sectors

To provide medical treatment to injured personnel

To provide a meal break for firefighters

To allow a person's body to return to a normal state (correct)

What is provided to firefighters in the Rehabilitation sector?

Cooling, warming, rehydration, and rest (correct)

Communication devices and navigation tools

Firefighting equipment and gear

Medical treatment and food

Who is responsible for determining the level of rehabilitation management required?

The District Chief

The Incident Commander (IC) (correct)

The Rehab Sector Officer

The Sector Officer

What tool provides guidelines for safe working times for firefighters in warm environments?

Circular Slide Rule Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Circular Slide Rule located?

In every District Chief's Van rehab kit Signup and view all the answers

Who assigns personnel to the Rehabilitation sector?

The Sector Officers Signup and view all the answers

When are personnel from the Rehab Sector reassigned?

When they have been in rehab for the longest time Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for determining when personnel can return to task level activities?

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for establishing a Rehabilitation Sector?

To manage personnel effectively in extreme conditions Signup and view all the answers

When must a Rehabilitation Sector be established?

When the incident is a Second Alarm or greater Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when selecting a Rehabilitation Sector location?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Kore Kooling Chair in the Rehabilitation Sector?

To provide active cooling to firefighters Signup and view all the answers

What is used to establish the parameters of the Rehabilitation Sector?

Scene marking tape Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the accountability of personnel in the Rehabilitation Sector?

Rehab Sector Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Rehab Status Sheets?

To aid in accountability in the Rehabilitation Sector Signup and view all the answers

In a high-rise fire, where should the Rehabilitation Sector be located?

On the floor below the staging area Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Rehab Sector Officer in selecting a site for rehabilitation?

To select a site that is safe and protected from the hazards of the incident Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Rehab Sector Officer ensuring firefighters have performed sufficient Decontamination procedures?

To prevent contamination of the Rehabilitation area Signup and view all the answers

What does the Rehab Sector Officer use to inform Command and Toronto Fire of the Rehab Sector location?

Radio communication Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Rehab Sector Officer maintaining a Rehab Status Sheet?

To track the availability of personnel who have completed rehabilitation Signup and view all the answers

What does the Rehab Sector Officer use to determine the time firefighters must remain in Rehab?

The Circular Slide Rule Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Rehab Sector Officer referring personnel to Toronto Paramedic Services?

For medical evaluation Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation is a vital component of the Incident Management System, allowing firefighters to work within safe limits for longer periods.
Rehabilitation helps to reduce the risks of injury to personnel.

Goals and Objectives of Rehabilitation

The goal of rehabilitation is to return a person's body to a normal state, enabling them to continue working safely.
Rehabilitation provides physical and psychological rest from the stresses of operating at an emergency incident.

Application of Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation is applied to emergency scenes and training evolutions for both operational and support staff.
The Incident Commander (IC) determines the level of rehabilitation management required using the Commanders Guide for Continuous Work Times for Firefighters (Circular Slide Rule).

Rehabilitation Sector

A Rehabilitation Sector is a Command function, where crews are assigned in and out of Rehab by Sector Officers and/or the IC.
Personnel do not assign themselves to the Rehab sector.
On entry to the Sector, Firefighters must PIT IN with the rehab officer, and the Rehab Sector Officer records their time into the Rehab Sector.

Responsibilities of the Incident Commander

The IC determines when personnel can return to task level activities.
The IC determines when a Rehabilitation Sector must be established, based on incident conditions.

Establishing a Rehabilitation Sector

A Rehabilitation Sector must be established when:
Incident conditions dictate
Second alarms that are expected to last 2 hours or more
Third Alarm or greater response
Incidents that continue longer than 30 minutes and the ambient temperature exceeds 26 degrees Celsius or is below -5 degrees Celsius.

Incident Rehabilitation Location

The Rehabilitation Sector Officer determines the location and obtains resources to establish and manage a designated Rehabilitation area.
Considerations for the location include:
Size of Incident
Incident duration
Time of year
Time of day
Uphill, upwind, and outside of the controlled area
Large enough for the number of personnel expected
Away from vehicle exhausts and noise
Protection from environmental extremes
Ground conditions
Access to and from the Staging area
Access for Box 12 and Support 7
Access for TORONTO PARAMEDIC SERVICES
Restroom facilities (TFS rehab unit)

Equipment for Incident Rehabilitation Area

Equipment that can be utilized in Rehab includes:
Cooling Chairs
Misting equipment
Scene marking tape and Pylon cones
Water jugs and drinking cups
Anti-Bacterial, waterless hand wash
Rehab Kit from Command vehicle
Kore Kooling Chair
Rehab Status Sheets

Rehab Sector Officer Responsibilities and Duties

The Rehab Sector Officer is responsible for:
Selecting a site for the rehabilitation of firefighting personnel
Obtaining personnel and resources necessary to establish and manage a rehabilitation area
Ensuring firefighters have performed sufficient Decontamination procedures before entry into Rehab Sector
Informing Command and Toronto Fire of Rehab Sector location
Coordinating operations with Toronto Paramedic Services and canteen vehicle(s)
Maintaining a Rehab Status Sheet
Maintaining communications and updating the IC regarding the availability of personnel who have completed rehabilitation.
• Informing personnel who have been reassigned where and whom to report

• Providing PAR information

• Referring to Toronto Paramedic Services any personnel who are symptomatic of any illness or injury

• Establishing time the fire fighters must remain in Rehab, according to the Circular Slide Rule

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Learn about the importance of rehabilitation in firefighting, its goals, and benefits in reducing injury risks and allowing firefighters to work safely. Understand how rehabilitation helps in returning the body to a normal state and provides physical and psychological rest.