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What should the first arriving unit do when responding to an IDLH environment that requires the use of SCBA?
What should the first arriving unit do when responding to an IDLH environment that requires the use of SCBA?
- Contact the Emergency Communications Center and provide necessary information (correct)
- Enter the environment immediately
- Wait for additional units to arrive before taking any action
- Ignore the IDLH conditions and proceed without SCBA
What should the IC do before entering an IDLH environment?
What should the IC do before entering an IDLH environment?
- Notify the ECC and incoming units of IDLH conditions (correct)
- Enter the environment immediately
- Establish a rehabilitation area
- Ignore the IDLH conditions and proceed without SCBA
What is the practice of two-in/two-out?
What is the practice of two-in/two-out?
- A technique for entering an IDLH environment
- A technique for exiting an IDLH environment
- A technique for ensuring accountability of personnel (correct)
- A technique for monitoring air consumption
What should personnel consider before going on air?
What should personnel consider before going on air?
When should teams be on air?
When should teams be on air?
What should crews on air continually monitor?
What should crews on air continually monitor?
What does the Air Management System enhance?
What does the Air Management System enhance?
What should the IC establish in an IDLH environment?
What should the IC establish in an IDLH environment?
What procedures should be followed in case of emergency?
What procedures should be followed in case of emergency?
What should be done if additional resources are required in an IDLH environment?
What should be done if additional resources are required in an IDLH environment?
Study Notes
- The document provides procedures for Chesapeake Fire Department units responding to an IDLH environment that requires the use of SCBA.
- The first arriving unit should contact the Emergency Communications Center and provide necessary information.
- The IC should notify the ECC and incoming units of IDLH conditions and perform a 360 assessment before entering.
- Reasonable steps should be taken to ensure the practice of two-in/two-out is being followed and an On-Deck crew is established.
- The IC should establish a rehabilitation area, and additional resources should be called if required.
- Personnel should be in full PPE and consider various factors before going on air.
- Teams should operate using the practice of two-in/two-out and be on air when required.
- The Fireground Accountability and Mayday procedures should be followed in case of emergency.
- Crews on air should continually monitor air use and exit before activation of the low-air alarm.
- The Air Management System enhances the IC's ability to monitor air consumption and provides additional safety features.
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Description
Test your knowledge on responding to IDLH environments with this quiz! Learn about the procedures for Chesapeake Fire Department units, including communication with the Emergency Communications Center, establishing a rehabilitation area, and practicing two-in/two-out. Discover the importance of full PPE, monitoring air use, and following Fireground Accountability and Mayday procedures. Plus, find out how the Air Management System can enhance safety on the fireground. Keywords: fire department, IDLH environment, SCBA, PPE
