Swift Water Assessment and Rescue Teams
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What is the main responsibility of a Certified Command Officer when assuming command at an incident?

  • Operating the attack tanker
  • Becoming the Incident Commander (correct)
  • Directing tactical operations
  • Concentrating water resources

    • What is the purpose of the Attack Tanker Operation in rural areas?

  • Managing hazardous materials incidents
  • Performing water rescues
  • Supplying initial water for structure fires (correct)
  • Conducting search and rescue missions

    • What is included in the Awareness Level course for water-related incidents?

  • Initial scene size-up and shore-based rescue techniques (correct)
  • Hazmat response procedures
  • Advanced firefighting techniques
  • Rescue diving skills

    • What is the primary purpose of ballast in a railroad setting?

    <p>To provide a foundation for track structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a Battalion Command Platform vehicle?

    <p>Serving as a mobile command center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Blocking Unit at an incident scene?

    <p>Create a barrier between oncoming traffic and the work area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Inner Circle Check involve according to the text?

    <p>Evaluation of hazards and special problems around vehicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Maryland Medical Protocols (MMP), what is MMP?

    <p>Medical protocols for treatment of patients in Maryland approved by Maryland EMS Board</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of Keyless Ignition as per the text?

    <p>A vehicle system allowing ignition without a key in a keyway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Outer Circle Check primarily involve?

    <p>Size-up of overall accident scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the action recommended in the text for 'Known Life Hazard' circumstances?

    <p>Request emergency assistance with MAYDAY signal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does LCAN Report stand for according to the text?

    <p>Location, Conditions, Actions, Needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of vehicle incidents, what are 'Outer and Inner Circle' zones used for?

    <p>Defining incident action areas based on hazard levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Offensive' strategy in the policy refers to what kind of actions?

    <p>Actively and directly attempting to correct problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Low Angle Rescue' primarily involves rescuers being supported by what surface?

    <p>Flat or mildly sloping surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a part of Inner Circle Check as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Performing high-quality chest compressions in OHCA cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Fast Water, Coordinated Ventilation in MCFRS operations on structure fires?

    <p>To reduce the heat, smoke, and other combustion products of the fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Flagging involve as a method to convey stop orders to an oncoming train?

    <p>Utilizing flares, lights, or hand signals to convey stop orders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of Flat Water?

    <p>It moves at a speed less than 1 knot with little turbulence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Full Personal Protective Equipment (Full PPE) consist of for MCFRS purposes in vehicle collisions?

    <p>NFPA 1971 compliant structural firefighting ensemble and eye protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Heavy-Water Hookup used for in firefighting operations?

    <p>Connecting an engine to a fire hydrant for immediate water supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does High Angle Rescue primarily involve?

    <p>Steep or vertical rope rescue operations supported by a tensioned rope system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When would an area be considered the Hot Zone in an incident?

    <p>When it represents the highest hazard area where the action is occurring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'Own Hydrant' method mentioned in the text?

    <p>To ensure the engine uses a designated hydrant for incident water supply using the pre-connected soft sleeve.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) refer to?

    <p>A situation that poses an immediate threat to life, health, or escape from danger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Pass Command' refer to in incident response?

    <p>The transfer of command from one party to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Incident Command System support during emergencies?

    <p>An organizational structure protocol intended for effective emergency response actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of 'Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)' as initiated by the Incident Commander?

    <p>Determining the location of all personnel operating at an incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information does the Initial On-Scene Report (IOSR) provide?

    <p>A summary of the first unit's assessment upon arriving at the scene of an incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'PFD' stand for in the context of the text?

    <p>Personal Flotation Device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the case of a 'Pinned' patient, what does it mean when mentioned in the text?

    <p>When a patient is entangled in or impinged upon by displaced metal or wreckage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of 'Relay Operations' as outlined in the text?

    <p>A method for expanding initial incident water supply system by using a series of interconnected engines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Rapid Intervention Company (RIC)' is primarily responsible for?

    <p>Providing rapid intervention during initial alarms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC)' refers to what action during an incident?

    <p>The restoration of a spontaneous perfusing rhythm that results in more than an occasional gasp or fleeting palpated pulse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In water rescue operations, what is the correct sequence of actions from lowest risk to highest risk?

    <p>Yell, Reach, Throw, Row</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What protective gear is recommended for personnel operating in the warm zone on ice rescue incidents?

    <p>Turnout coat and pants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Water Supply Officer (WSO) in incident command?

    <p>Assessing and developing incident water supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Warm Zone' represent in a rescue operation area?

    <p>Transitional space between high hazard and no hazard areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Wheel Chocks when used in a railroad setting?

    <p>To prevent inadvertent train movement when placed in front of and to the rear of the front wheels of a rail car</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Wind Impacted Fire' refer to in a structural context?

    <p>A fire influenced by weather conditions causing rapid heat release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a 'Cold Zone'?

    <p>An area free of incident hazards for incident command and staging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the 'CPR Boss' during an OHCA resuscitation?

    <p>The unit officer of the first-arriving piece of heavy apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Competent Person' refer to based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.650(b)?

    <p>One who can identify and eliminate hazards in the surrounding working conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of an 'EMS Clinician'?

    <p>An individual licensed or certified in various emergency medical roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Circle Check' refer to?

    <p>A 360 inspection of the outside of a structure or hazard area to develop situational awareness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context is the term 'Defensive' used in the policy?

    <p>To contain a problem when personnel can't actively correct it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Dump Site Operations' involve:

    <p>Providing extra water supply by using portable tanks in rural environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Downstream Safety' teams in water-related incidents:

    <p>Are equipped with throw bags and radios to rescue victims downstream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Confined Space' according to OSHA 29 CFR 1926.146 is:

    <p>'Confined Space' having limited means of entry or exit not designed for continuous occupancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Crew' refers to:

    <p>'Crew' as a group of firefighters staffing a specific unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the criteria for water to be considered Swift Water?

    <p>Water moving at 1 knot or less but takes less than 30 seconds to travel 50 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a Tactical Command in an incident?

    <p>Coordinate initial incident investigation and emergency operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a Trauma Care Kit used according to the policy?

    <p>To handle uncontrolled bleeding, burns, and penetrating trauma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what depth does a trench require a protective system according to OSHA regulations?

    <p>5 feet or more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Upstream' refer to in water-related incidents?

    <p>The direction water is coming from</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a Technical Rescue Team Officer (TRT-O)?

    <p>Leading and managing the technical rescue team for operational and administrative functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Survivability' assesses the likelihood of survival based on what?

    <p>Current conditions in the compartment in question</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Ventilation-Limited' fires are limited by what factor?

    <p>Available oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Swift Water Rescue Team (SWRT)' personnel are trained to operate in which conditions?

    <p>'Swift Water Rescue Team (SWRT)' personnel are trained for operating in swift water conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Tanker Shuttle' refers to what kind of system?

    <p>'Tanker Shuttle' is a water supply system where tankers fill at one location and discharge at another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a shallow water crossing pole?

    <p>To support rescuers while walking in shallow water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a rural area according to the SOP, how is it defined?

    <p>An area not supported by a municipal water distribution system with fire hydrants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the SPASM acronym in OHCA resuscitation?

    <p>It details the initial resuscitation actions for cardiac arrest patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does structural collapse refer to?

    <p>The loss of load-carrying capacity of a structure or its components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is typically part of a standby team (2-Out) during an incident?

    <p>Personnel who observe the initial entry team in an IDLH atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'structural compromise' refer to?

    <p>Damage or deformation to a load-carrying component within a structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'still water' defined as?

    <p>Water that is not moving at all</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to render a vehicle 'inoperative' during stabilization?

    <p>To immobilize and make it safe to work on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'River Left' in water-related incidents refers to which shoreline?

    <p>Left shoreline looking downstream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Runner' is responsible for what action upon arriving at an incident involving an OHCA patient?

    <p>Providing immediate assessment and hands-only CPR</p> Signup and view all the answers

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