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?

Primary Search Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Secondary Search?

To ensure that no victims remain undiscovered Signup and view all the answers

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

Evacuation Signup and view all the answers

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

To contain the hazards generated by the incident 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?

To determine the maximum impact of available resources Signup and view all the answers

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

Strategy defines where the IC wants to end up, while tactics are the steps taken to get there Signup and view all the answers

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

Because time is most critical and information is limited Signup and view all the answers

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

To support Primary Phase life safety, incident stabilization, and/or property conservation strategies Signup and view all the answers

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

Defensive Mode Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an Incident Action Plan?

To provide an organized course of action Signup and view all the answers

What are the two phases of incident mitigation?

Primary and Secondary Signup and view all the answers

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

Rescue, Ventilation, Exposures, Salvage, Confinement, Extinguishment, Overhaul Signup and view all the answers

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

The tactical assignment of clearing smoke and/or toxins from within the hazard area. 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?

Tactical Size-up Signup and view all the answers

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

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

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

Provide periodic risk assessments of the incident scene to the Incident Commander. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for developing the incident action plan?

Operations Section Chief 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?

Operations Section Chief Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for supervising action plan progress?

Division and/or Group Supervisors Signup and view all the answers

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

Team Members Signup and view all the answers