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According to the provided text, what specific action should be taken in a rope or vertical emergency?
According to the provided text, what specific action should be taken in a rope or vertical emergency?
- Contact the Technical Rescue Team Leader and request their presence at the scene. (correct)
- Activate a Technical Rescue box alarm to request the necessary personnel.
- Immediately dispatch a MABAS certified vertical rescue team.
- Utilize only HEFD Standard Operating Guidelines for the rescue operation.
What is the role of the Safety Officer in a rescue operation?
What is the role of the Safety Officer in a rescue operation?
- To coordinate the deployment of MABAS certified personnel.
- To maintain a safe and efficient working environment during the rescue operation. (correct)
- To provide technical expertise in rope and vertical rescue operations.
- To ensure that the rescue operation is conducted solely according to MABAS guidelines.
- To manage the flow of communication between the rescue team and the command center.
What is the primary source of guidelines for technical rescue team personnel, as stated in the text?
What is the primary source of guidelines for technical rescue team personnel, as stated in the text?
- MABAS 1 Operating Guidelines/Policy Statements. (correct)
- HEFD Standard Operating Guidelines.
- MABAS Illinois Policies and Procedures current online reference.
- A combination of HEFD and MABAS guidelines, with HEFD taking precedence in case of conflict.
When a Technical Rescue box alarm is activated, which personnel are allowed to perform the actual rescue?
When a Technical Rescue box alarm is activated, which personnel are allowed to perform the actual rescue?
What is the key difference in the deployment of personnel when a Technical Rescue box alarm is activated compared to a typical rescue operation?
What is the key difference in the deployment of personnel when a Technical Rescue box alarm is activated compared to a typical rescue operation?
What is the effective date of the Vertical and Rope Rescue Guidelines?
What is the effective date of the Vertical and Rope Rescue Guidelines?
What action should the Incident Commander take if additional resources are needed during a rescue operation?
What action should the Incident Commander take if additional resources are needed during a rescue operation?
Who is responsible for supervising the overall rescue operations?
Who is responsible for supervising the overall rescue operations?
Which role does the first arriving Department Technical Rescue Team Member assume?
Which role does the first arriving Department Technical Rescue Team Member assume?
When is a Safety Officer to be designated during rescue operations?
When is a Safety Officer to be designated during rescue operations?
What is indicated by a Code 4 alarm upgrading?
What is indicated by a Code 4 alarm upgrading?
What is the role of the Rescue division/group during a Technical Rescue incident?
What is the role of the Rescue division/group during a Technical Rescue incident?
What is the re-evaluation date set for these guidelines?
What is the re-evaluation date set for these guidelines?
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.
