Questions and Answers
According to the provided text, what specific action should be taken in a rope or vertical emergency?
What is the role of the Safety Officer in a rescue operation?
What is the primary source of guidelines for technical rescue team personnel, as stated in the text?
When a Technical Rescue box alarm is activated, which personnel are allowed to perform the actual rescue?
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What is the key difference in the deployment of personnel when a Technical Rescue box alarm is activated compared to a typical rescue operation?
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What is the effective date of the Vertical and Rope Rescue Guidelines?
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What action should the Incident Commander take if additional resources are needed during a rescue operation?
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Who is responsible for supervising the overall rescue operations?
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Which role does the first arriving Department Technical Rescue Team Member assume?
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When is a Safety Officer to be designated during rescue operations?
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What is indicated by a Code 4 alarm upgrading?
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What is the role of the Rescue division/group during a Technical Rescue incident?
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What is the re-evaluation date set for these guidelines?
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Study Notes
Vertical and Rope Rescue Guidelines
- The Hoffman Estates Fire Department (HEFD) has Standard Operating Guidelines for Vertical and Rope Rescue operations.
- In the event of a Technical Rescue incident involving vertical rescue using ropes, a Technical Rescue alarm will be dispatched.
- The Technical Rescue response will include HEFD and MABAS Division 1 TRS Technicians.
- The Incident Commander is responsible for supervising the overall operation and determining if additional resources are needed.
- If additional resources are needed, the alarm will be upgraded to a Code 4 and then to a HEFD MABAS Box Alarm #17 (Technical Rescue).
Roles and Responsibilities
- The first arriving Department Technical Rescue Team Member assumes the Rescue division/group responsibilities and reports directly to Command.
- The Rescue division/group is responsible for the overall safe and effective use of all Technical Rescue Team Members and Department personnel performing the rescue.
- A Safety Officer is designated on all rope and vertical emergencies to maintain a safe and efficient working environment.
- The Technical Rescue Team Leader is to be contacted and requested to the scene for all rope and vertical emergencies.
Procedures and Guidelines
- All guidelines and rescue techniques used by Technical Rescue Team personnel are to be as per the MABAS guidelines.
- Additional SOGs may need to be followed for confined space and trench related emergencies.
- If a Technical Rescue box alarm is necessary, only MABAS vertical certified personnel shall be used to perform the actual rescue.
- Department non-MABAS certified personnel shall be used in support activities only.
Exceptions and References
- Where MABAS Illinois Policies and Procedures conflict with HEFD Standard Operating Guidelines, HEFD guidelines take precedence.
- References include MABAS Illinois Policies and Procedures current online reference and MABAS 1 Operating Guidelines/Policy Statements.
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Description
Standard operating guidelines for vertical and rope rescue operations by the Hoffman Estates Fire Department, including incident response and technician roles.
