Search and Rescue Tactics

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According to the text, when can the Two-in/Two-out exemption be exercised in the Investigating Mode?

  • When less than three personnel are on-scene (correct)
  • When the first officer arrives
  • When the secondary size-up is completed
  • When four or more personnel are on-scene

In which mode would the tactical objective be Rescue?

  • Rescue Mode (correct)
  • Offensive with a rescue
  • Preparing for a rescue from on
  • Investigating Mode

What is the condition for the mode to change from 'preparing for a rescue from on' to 'Rescue in progress from on'?

  • When there are no personnel on-scene
  • When there are fewer than three personnel on-scene
  • When there are four or more personnel on-scene
  • When there are exactly three personnel on-scene (correct)

Which tactical assignment involves conducting a rapid search for viable victims within tenable areas involved in fire or exposed to an IDLH hazard specifically to verify removal and/or safety of occupants?

<p>Primary Search (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Secondary Search?

<p>To ensure that no victims remain undiscovered (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tactical assignment involves systematically removing civilian occupants from a potential hazard area?

<p>Evacuation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Confine/Extinguish tactical assignment?

<p>To contain the hazards generated by the incident (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of conducting an evaluation of available resources and making a judgment?

<p>To determine the maximum impact of available resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between strategy and tactics in the context of incident management?

<p>Strategy defines where the IC wants to end up, while tactics are the steps taken to get there (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to have efficient and accurate communications during the initial stages of an incident?

<p>Because time is most critical and information is limited (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a tactical assignment in incident management?

<p>To support Primary Phase life safety, incident stabilization, and/or property conservation strategies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mode is declared when no life or property can be saved?

<p>Defensive Mode (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an Incident Action Plan?

<p>To provide an organized course of action (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two phases of incident mitigation?

<p>Primary and Secondary (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the seven factors used to determine priorities and basic strategy in Incident Action Planning?

<p>Rescue, Ventilation, Exposures, Salvage, Confinement, Extinguishment, Overhaul (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Whatcom Fire & EMS Operations Manual, what is the definition of 'Ventilate' in tactical assignments?

<p>The tactical assignment of clearing smoke and/or toxins from within the hazard area. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Step 2 in the six-step process for managing tactical assignments according to the Whatcom Fire & EMS Operations Manual?

<p>Tactical Size-up (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the incident management hierarchy, who is responsible for developing and/or approving the Incident Action Plan (IAP)?

<p>Incident Commander (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Incident Safety Officer in the incident management hierarchy?

<p>Provide periodic risk assessments of the incident scene to the Incident Commander. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for developing the incident action plan?

<p>Operations Section Chief (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who communicates overall strategic goals and action plan components to Branch Directors and/or other resources within direct span of control?

<p>Operations Section Chief (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for supervising action plan progress?

<p>Division and/or Group Supervisors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who performs tasks that will achieve the strategic benefit by completing a tactical or support objective?

<p>Team Members (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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