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What is the purpose of the Fresno Fire Department's Technical Rope Rescue Guide?
What is the purpose of the Fresno Fire Department's Technical Rope Rescue Guide?
- To ensure the safety of Fresno Fire Department members during technical rope rescue operations (correct)
- To provide guidelines for responding to all types of emergency calls
- To outline the procedures for conducting urban search and rescue (US&R) operations
- To define the roles and responsibilities of the First-Arriving Company
In what areas does the Fresno Fire Department's Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) team operate?
In what areas does the Fresno Fire Department's Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) team operate?
- Throughout the County and State (correct)
- Only in the City of Fresno
- Nationwide
- Internationally
What are the primary goals of the operational guideline for rope rescue mentioned in the text?
What are the primary goals of the operational guideline for rope rescue mentioned in the text?
- To outline the procedures for performing stationary high point rescues
- To provide guidelines for conducting aerial tower-mounted stokes litter operations
- To ensure efficient response to technical rescue emergencies
- To save and protect lives, and mitigate any hazardous condition in technical rope rescue incidents (correct)
What is the purpose of the guide's section on 'PRE-ROPE RESCUE'?
What is the purpose of the guide's section on 'PRE-ROPE RESCUE'?
What do harnesses refer to in the context of the Fresno Fire Department's Technical Rope Rescue Guide?
What do harnesses refer to in the context of the Fresno Fire Department's Technical Rope Rescue Guide?
What is the purpose of the 'Stationary High Point' section in the guide?
What is the purpose of the 'Stationary High Point' section in the guide?
What is one of the tasks commonly overlooked by first arriving companies in extended technical rescue incidents?
What is one of the tasks commonly overlooked by first arriving companies in extended technical rescue incidents?
What is one of the responsibilities of the Rescue Group Supervisor in a rope rescue operation?
What is one of the responsibilities of the Rescue Group Supervisor in a rope rescue operation?
When considering utilizing rope and rope rescue techniques, what should be evaluated before using natural anchor points such as trees and rocks?
When considering utilizing rope and rope rescue techniques, what should be evaluated before using natural anchor points such as trees and rocks?
What is a key consideration when utilizing a vehicle as a man-made anchor point for rope rescue?
What is a key consideration when utilizing a vehicle as a man-made anchor point for rope rescue?
What should be achieved before attaching mechanical advantage systems to an aerial ladder used as a high point directional or anchor?
What should be achieved before attaching mechanical advantage systems to an aerial ladder used as a high point directional or anchor?
What are considered as examples of artificial high points that can be used in rope rescue operations?
What are considered as examples of artificial high points that can be used in rope rescue operations?
What is crucial when using webbing as an anchor sling in rope rescue operations?
What is crucial when using webbing as an anchor sling in rope rescue operations?
What is emphasized as the backbone of a rescue system in rope rescue operations?
What is emphasized as the backbone of a rescue system in rope rescue operations?
"Lower", "Raise", "Stop", and "Slack" are commands used by which team in a rope rescue operation?
"Lower", "Raise", "Stop", and "Slack" are commands used by which team in a rope rescue operation?
What is one of the responsibilities of the Medical unit in rope rescue operations?
What is one of the responsibilities of the Medical unit in rope rescue operations?
What position should be established prior to beginning a rope rescue, according to ICS guidelines?
What position should be established prior to beginning a rope rescue, according to ICS guidelines?
Which knot is considered the strongest and most versatile for rescue work?
Which knot is considered the strongest and most versatile for rescue work?
What is the primary purpose of a 1:1 rope system?
What is the primary purpose of a 1:1 rope system?
What is the advantage of a 3:1 mechanical advantage system?
What is the advantage of a 3:1 mechanical advantage system?
In what situation would a 4:1 mechanical advantage system be most useful?
In what situation would a 4:1 mechanical advantage system be most useful?
What is the primary purpose of a safety line in the rope rescue system?
What is the primary purpose of a safety line in the rope rescue system?
When should a friction device such as a figure 8 plate or break bar rack be used?
When should a friction device such as a figure 8 plate or break bar rack be used?
What type of harness is required for confined space entries and high angle rescues?
What type of harness is required for confined space entries and high angle rescues?
What communication system is considered simplest and most reliable in rescue operations?
What communication system is considered simplest and most reliable in rescue operations?
When should radio communication be used in rescue operations?
When should radio communication be used in rescue operations?
What does the primary use of a safety line entail?
What does the primary use of a safety line entail?
What is the main advantage of using a 3:1 mechanical advantage system?
What is the main advantage of using a 3:1 mechanical advantage system?
When does friction device usage become necessary during rescue operations?
When does friction device usage become necessary during rescue operations?
What is the purpose of the bridle assembly in the short haul operation?
What is the purpose of the bridle assembly in the short haul operation?
What should be attached directly to the rated attachment points on the underside of the Aerial Tower platform?
What should be attached directly to the rated attachment points on the underside of the Aerial Tower platform?
How can the height at which the system hangs be controlled when using an Aerial Ladder?
How can the height at which the system hangs be controlled when using an Aerial Ladder?
What is an advanced rope skill required for using an aerial apparatus as a stationary high point?
What is an advanced rope skill required for using an aerial apparatus as a stationary high point?
What is to remain in the rescue position when using an Aerial Ladder for short haul operation?
What is to remain in the rescue position when using an Aerial Ladder for short haul operation?
Where is the bridle attached in a short haul operation using an Aerial Tower?
Where is the bridle attached in a short haul operation using an Aerial Tower?
What is connected to the bridle assembly in both Aerial Tower and Aerial Ladder operations for short haul?
What is connected to the bridle assembly in both Aerial Tower and Aerial Ladder operations for short haul?
What can be used to control the height at which the system hangs when using an Aerial Tower or Aerial Ladder for short haul?
What can be used to control the height at which the system hangs when using an Aerial Tower or Aerial Ladder for short haul?
What should be avoided when retracting the ladder during a short haul operation using an Aerial Ladder?
What should be avoided when retracting the ladder during a short haul operation using an Aerial Ladder?
What is used to connect the Stokes pre-rig to both Aerial Tower and Aerial Ladder in a short haul operation?
What is used to connect the Stokes pre-rig to both Aerial Tower and Aerial Ladder in a short haul operation?
What would be connected directly to the rated attachment points on the ladder in a short haul operation using an Aerial Ladder?
What would be connected directly to the rated attachment points on the ladder in a short haul operation using an Aerial Ladder?
What is the typical assignment for a technical rescue incident?
What is the typical assignment for a technical rescue incident?
What is the appropriate level of protection to be utilized in rope rescues?
What is the appropriate level of protection to be utilized in rope rescues?
What should be evaluated during the primary assessment in a technical rescue incident?
What should be evaluated during the primary assessment in a technical rescue incident?
What should be done by the first arriving company officer during a technical rescue incident?
What should be done by the first arriving company officer during a technical rescue incident?
What should be determined before attempting any rescue in a technical rope rescue incident?
What should be determined before attempting any rescue in a technical rope rescue incident?
What role should the first arriving US&R company officer assume?
What role should the first arriving US&R company officer assume?
What are the three zones involved in establishing a good perimeter and control zones for limiting rescue personnel and bystanders into the rescue area?
What are the three zones involved in establishing a good perimeter and control zones for limiting rescue personnel and bystanders into the rescue area?
What should be done by the rescue group supervisor in conjunction with the Incident Commander (IC)?
What should be done by the rescue group supervisor in conjunction with the Incident Commander (IC)?
What is the preferred method of moving an ambulatory victim at height?
What is the preferred method of moving an ambulatory victim at height?
What does the use of the Aerial Tower’s Stokes litter mounting arm represent?
What does the use of the Aerial Tower’s Stokes litter mounting arm represent?
What is a limitation of the short-haul operation?
What is a limitation of the short-haul operation?
What should be done before moving the aerial tower platform during a short-haul operation?
What should be done before moving the aerial tower platform during a short-haul operation?
What do tag lines provide during a short-haul operation?
What do tag lines provide during a short-haul operation?
What is the purpose of using two attachment points on the inside of the platform bucket to secure the Stokes litter?
What is the purpose of using two attachment points on the inside of the platform bucket to secure the Stokes litter?
What is provided on the rear handrail of the platform bucket as well as on top of the rappelling arm?
What is provided on the rear handrail of the platform bucket as well as on top of the rappelling arm?
Which type of strap has friction locks for securing the Stokes litter?
Which type of strap has friction locks for securing the Stokes litter?
What should be done with each of the straps provided before moving the aerial tower platform?
What should be done with each of the straps provided before moving the aerial tower platform?
What must be ensured before lifting/moving with an aerial apparatus during a short-haul operation?
What must be ensured before lifting/moving with an aerial apparatus during a short-haul operation?
