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What is the minimum number of ground ladders required in a RIC cache?
What is the minimum number of ground ladders required in a RIC cache?
- Three; a 12' roof ladder, a 16' roof ladder and a 24' extension ladder
- Two; a 12' roof ladder and a 24' extension ladder (correct)
- One 12' roof ladder
- One 24' extension ladder
Where should the staging area be located?
Where should the staging area be located?
- At The Closest Fire Hydrant
- Near the Command Post (correct)
- In the safest location away from the incident.
- Away from the incident
Which of the following is NOT a required piece of equipment for all RIC members?
Which of the following is NOT a required piece of equipment for all RIC members?
- Full personal protective clothing
- Portable Lights (correct)
- SCBA
- Portable radio
During a working incident, when should Command ideally assign a RIC company?
During a working incident, when should Command ideally assign a RIC company?
In high-rise fires, where might a secondary standby location for RIC be located?
In high-rise fires, where might a secondary standby location for RIC be located?
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RIC Cache
RIC Cache
A collection of tools and equipment readily available for rapid intervention during an incident.
Staging Area
Staging Area
A designated location near the Command Post where resources and personnel are held in readiness for deployment.
RIC Member PPE
RIC Member PPE
Full protective gear, including SCBA and radio, required for all RIC members.
RIC High-Rise Placement
RIC High-Rise Placement
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RIC Assignment
RIC Assignment
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