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Who is the ultimate responsible party at the scene?
Who is the ultimate responsible party at the scene?
- The Public Information Officer
- The Rescue Division
- The EMS
- The Incident Commander (correct)
Who commands all raising, lowering, and safety functions during operations?
Who commands all raising, lowering, and safety functions during operations?
- The Public Information Officer
- The Incident Commander
- The EMS
- The Rescue Division (correct)
What should be considered when conducting operations?
What should be considered when conducting operations?
- Minimizing risk to rescue personnel (correct)
- Avoiding risk to rescue personnel
- Maximizing risk to rescue personnel
- Ignoring risk to rescue personnel
When can rescue personnel from mutual aid companies be used?
When can rescue personnel from mutual aid companies be used?
What should be done with extricated victims?
What should be done with extricated victims?
Which team is responsible for managing the tactical objectives needed for the rescue or recovery of the identified victim(s)?
Which team is responsible for managing the tactical objectives needed for the rescue or recovery of the identified victim(s)?
According to the text, who is responsible for overseeing safety related functions during the incident?
According to the text, who is responsible for overseeing safety related functions during the incident?
According to the text, what is the purpose of the procedure?
According to the text, what is the purpose of the procedure?
What is the purpose of the Main Line Bag?
What is the purpose of the Main Line Bag?
According to the text, what is the role of the Rescue Division in high angle rescue operations?
According to the text, what is the role of the Rescue Division in high angle rescue operations?
According to the text, who is responsible for reviewing this guideline annually?
According to the text, who is responsible for reviewing this guideline annually?
What is the function of the Safety Line System?
What is the function of the Safety Line System?
According to the text, what is the minimum training level required for members assigned to the Safety Team?
According to the text, what is the minimum training level required for members assigned to the Safety Team?
What is the definition of the Hot Zone?
What is the definition of the Hot Zone?
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Incident Commander in high angle rescue operations?
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Incident Commander in high angle rescue operations?
According to the text, what are the tactical priorities in a rope rescue incident?
According to the text, what are the tactical priorities in a rope rescue incident?
According to the text, what should anchors for rope rescue be tied to?
According to the text, what should anchors for rope rescue be tied to?
What is the purpose of the Hauling System?
What is the purpose of the Hauling System?
According to the text, what should be done if a glazier cannot be located for a high angle rescue involving a high-rise building?
According to the text, what should be done if a glazier cannot be located for a high angle rescue involving a high-rise building?
According to the text, what is the evacuation harness used for?
According to the text, what is the evacuation harness used for?
Which team is responsible for constructing and operating the safety line system?
Which team is responsible for constructing and operating the safety line system?
What is the primary role of the Rescue Firefighter(s)?
What is the primary role of the Rescue Firefighter(s)?
What must the back-up team have donned and ready to go online if needed?
What must the back-up team have donned and ready to go online if needed?
Who issues all commands once the Rescue Firefighter's safety checks are completed and rescue operations are ready to begin?
Who issues all commands once the Rescue Firefighter's safety checks are completed and rescue operations are ready to begin?
What is the responsibility of the Safety Officer?
What is the responsibility of the Safety Officer?
According to the text, what is the purpose of defining an area on the ground below the victim(s) and cordoning off this area with scene tape?
According to the text, what is the purpose of defining an area on the ground below the victim(s) and cordoning off this area with scene tape?
According to the text, when should members assigned as Rescue Firefighter(s) or potential back-up Rescue Firefighter(s) be in a SFD owned harness?
According to the text, when should members assigned as Rescue Firefighter(s) or potential back-up Rescue Firefighter(s) be in a SFD owned harness?
According to the text, what type of attire should members wear while working at height during rescue operations?
According to the text, what type of attire should members wear while working at height during rescue operations?
According to the text, who should give the motion orders (lower, raise, stop, etc.) while Rescue Firefighter(s) are online and lowering/hauling operations are in progress?
According to the text, who should give the motion orders (lower, raise, stop, etc.) while Rescue Firefighter(s) are online and lowering/hauling operations are in progress?
According to the text, when should a full safety check of all lowering, hauling, and safety systems be completed before sending a Rescue Firefighter over the edge of any structure?
According to the text, when should a full safety check of all lowering, hauling, and safety systems be completed before sending a Rescue Firefighter over the edge of any structure?
According to the text, when should a full safety check of all lowering, hauling, and safety systems be completed before sending a Rescue Firefighter over the edge of any structure?
According to the text, when should a full safety check of all lowering, hauling, and safety systems be completed before sending a Rescue Firefighter over the edge of any structure?
According to the text, what should anchors for rope rescue be tied to?
According to the text, what should anchors for rope rescue be tied to?
According to the text, who commands all raising, lowering, and safety functions during operations?
According to the text, who commands all raising, lowering, and safety functions during operations?
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Safety Officer?
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Safety Officer?
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Main Line Bag?
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Main Line Bag?
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Safety Line System?
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Safety Line System?
According to the text, who is responsible for overseeing safety related functions during the incident?
According to the text, who is responsible for overseeing safety related functions during the incident?
According to the text, what should anchors for rope rescue be tied to?
According to the text, what should anchors for rope rescue be tied to?
According to the text, what is the primary role of the Rescue Firefighter(s)?
According to the text, what is the primary role of the Rescue Firefighter(s)?
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Incident Commander in high angle rescue operations?
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Incident Commander in high angle rescue operations?
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Safety Officer during high angle rescue operations?
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Safety Officer during high angle rescue operations?
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Main Line Bag?
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Main Line Bag?
According to the text, what is the function of the Safety Line System?
According to the text, what is the function of the Safety Line System?
According to the text, what is the minimum training level required for members assigned to the Safety Team?
According to the text, what is the minimum training level required for members assigned to the Safety Team?
According to the text, who commands all raising, lowering, and safety functions during operations?
According to the text, who commands all raising, lowering, and safety functions during operations?
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Main Line System?
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Main Line System?
According to the text, what is the function of the Safety Line System?
According to the text, what is the function of the Safety Line System?
According to the text, what is the definition of the Hot Zone?
According to the text, what is the definition of the Hot Zone?
According to the text, what is the role of the Rescue Division in high angle rescue operations?
According to the text, what is the role of the Rescue Division in high angle rescue operations?
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Hauling System?
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Hauling System?
According to the text, what is the role of the Safety Officer in high angle rescue operations?
According to the text, what is the role of the Safety Officer in high angle rescue operations?
According to the text, what is the primary responsibility of the Support Firefighter in high angle rescue operations?
According to the text, what is the primary responsibility of the Support Firefighter in high angle rescue operations?
According to the text, what is the main responsibility of the Rescue Division in high angle rescue operations?
According to the text, what is the main responsibility of the Rescue Division in high angle rescue operations?
According to the text, what should be done if a glazier cannot be located for a high angle rescue involving a high-rise building?
According to the text, what should be done if a glazier cannot be located for a high angle rescue involving a high-rise building?
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Incident Commander in high angle rescue operations?
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Incident Commander in high angle rescue operations?
According to the text, what is the primary role of the Safety Team?
According to the text, what is the primary role of the Safety Team?
According to the text, what is the primary role of the Rescue Team?
According to the text, what is the primary role of the Rescue Team?
According to the text, what is the primary role of the Rescue Firefighter(s)?
According to the text, what is the primary role of the Rescue Firefighter(s)?
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Safety Officer?
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Safety Officer?
According to the text, when should members assigned as Rescue Firefighter(s) or potential back-up Rescue Firefighter(s) be in a SFD owned harness?
According to the text, when should members assigned as Rescue Firefighter(s) or potential back-up Rescue Firefighter(s) be in a SFD owned harness?
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Study Notes
High Angle Rescue Operations
- The Incident Commander is the ultimate responsible party at the scene and commands all raising, lowering, and safety functions during operations.
Roles and Responsibilities
- The Rescue Division is responsible for managing the tactical objectives needed for the rescue or recovery of the identified victim(s).
- The Safety Officer is responsible for overseeing safety-related functions during the incident.
- The primary role of the Rescue Firefighter(s) is to rescue or recover the victim(s).
- The primary role of the Support Firefighter is to assist the Rescue Firefighter(s) during operations.
- The primary role of the Safety Team is to construct and operate the safety line system.
Equipment and Systems
- The Main Line Bag is used for rope rescue operations.
- The Hauling System is used to lift or lower the victim(s) during rescue operations.
- The Safety Line System is used to secure the Rescue Firefighter(s) during operations.
- Anchors for rope rescue should be tied to a secure structure or anchor point.
Safety Protocols
- A full safety check of all lowering, hauling, and safety systems should be completed before sending a Rescue Firefighter over the edge of any structure.
- Members assigned as Rescue Firefighter(s) or potential back-up Rescue Firefighter(s) should be in a SFD owned harness.
- Members should wear appropriate attire while working at height during rescue operations.
- The Hot Zone is the area below the victim(s) and should be cordoned off with scene tape.
Communication
- The Incident Commander gives motion orders (lower, raise, stop, etc.) while Rescue Firefighter(s) are online and lowering/hauling operations are in progress.
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