60 Questions
According to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures, who is responsible for reviewing the guideline annually and assuring its accuracy?
The Fire Chief
According to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures, which NFPA standard pertains to the selection, care, and maintenance of life safety rope and equipment for emergency services?
NFPA 1858
According to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures, which code of federal regulations sets the minimum standards for permit required confined spaces for general industry?
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146
According to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures, who is responsible for overseeing safety related functions during an event?
The Safety Officer
According to the text, what is the most important duty of the initial arriving companies in a trench rescue?
Stabilization of the surface area around the trench
According to the text, when should members not enter or attempt to enter a non-shored/stabilized trench?
When secondary collapse is imminent
According to the text, who should install trench shoring equipment?
Trained members of the Technical Rescue team
According to the text, when should excavation to gain victim access be done?
As soon as the trench is shored
According to the text, who is responsible for all rescue operations within the Hot Zone of a confined space and or trench incident?
Rescue/Extrication Officer
What is the main responsibility of the Safety Officer at a rescue incident?
To halt operations if deemed unsafe
Who will establish the Incident Command at the beginning of every confined space rescue incident?
Incident Commander
Which units will be dispatched by Dispatch (North Comm) in response to a confined space rescue incident?
District 70 (D70), Tower 70 (TW70), and Rescue 71 (R71)
According to the text, what is the minimum depth of a trench that rescuers and EMS personnel should not enter without proper safety measures?
5 feet
According to the text, what is the maximum wind speed at which ladder/towers should be deployed?
35 MPH
According to the text, what should be done with equipment that has been dropped over three feet?
It should be tagged "DROPPED" and turned in to the Quartermaster
According to the text, who is in command of all placements of shoring equipment, setting of shoring struts, excavation, raising, lowering, and safety functions during rescue operations?
Rescue/Extrication Officer
According to the text, what is the first task that should be established before confined space or trench entry occurs?
Incident command is established
What is the responsibility of the member designated by the Incident Commander or Rescue/Extrication officer?
Monitoring the atmosphere prior to initial entry and on an ongoing basis
What is the purpose of a confined space entry permit?
To identify the hazards within the space
What is the role of law enforcement in confined space and trench rescue operations?
Establishing police lines, maintaining routes of egress, directing traffic, and ensuring unauthorized persons are not permitted in the cold zone
Who is responsible for completing weekly and monthly maintenance for confined space and trench rescue equipment?
Personnel assigned to Station 71
When are documented weekly inspections completed?
Every Tuesday
What is included in the inspection and operations testing of equipment?
Visual inspection and documentation of all S.A.R, trench shoring struts, pumps, rope systems, ventilation equipment and related items
What should be done with damaged equipment?
It should be removed from service and SFD Quartermasters notified
When should equipment be replaced according to the applicable NFPA Standard?
Based on age
Which personnel should be notified about damaged equipment?
SFD Quartermasters
According to the text, what is the definition of a confined space?
A space with limited means of egress and potential for dangerous air contamination
According to the text, what is the primary cause of initial and subsequent cave-in in a trench excavation?
Spoil pile
According to the text, what is the purpose of a ground pad in trench rescue operations?
To disperse the weight of rescuers
According to the text, what is the role of a Rescue/Extrication Officer in rescue operations?
To occupy the Hot Zone and coordinate rescue operations
According to the text, what is the maximum wind speed at which ladder/towers should be deployed?
35 MPH
According to the text, what is the minimum depth of a trench that rescuers and EMS personnel should not enter without proper safety measures?
5 feet
According to the text, what is the primary cause of initial and subsequent cave-in in a trench excavation?
Soil erosion
According to the text, who is responsible for overseeing safety related functions during an event?
Safety Officer
According to the text, what is the role of the Safety Officer in confined space and trench rescue operations?
To oversee safety related functions during an event
According to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures, who is responsible for ensuring that all personnel are properly trained and equipped for an Emergency Entry Rescue Operation?
All Spring Fire Department personnel
According to the text, what should be done before any rescue operations begin in a confined space or trench?
Complete a victim survival profile
According to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures, who is responsible for management of all incident operations?
The Incident Commander
According to the text, who is responsible for monitoring the atmosphere prior to initial entry and on an ongoing basis in confined space and trench rescue operations?
The Incident Commander or Rescue/Extrication officer
According to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures, which NFPA standard pertains to the operations and training for technical search and rescue incidents?
NFPA 1670
According to the text, what is the purpose of a confined space entry permit in confined space and trench rescue operations?
To assist responders in identifying the hazards within the space
According to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures, who is responsible for overseeing safety related functions during an event?
The Safety Officer
According to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures, who is responsible for coordinating all emergency services and outside agencies during a rescue incident?
Incident Commander
According to the text, what is the primary responsibility of the First Arriving Captain in a confined space or trench rescue?
Direct their crew in accordance with the guideline
According to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures, what is the role of Support Firefighters in confined space and trench rescue operations?
Providing access control and rehab support
According to the text, when should excavation to gain victim access be done in a confined space or trench rescue?
Only if the victim is viable
According to the text, what is the purpose of a trench box or shield in trench rescue operations?
To provide a safe work environment
According to the text, what is the definition of a fissure?
A large crack in the earth
According to the text, what is the primary cause of initial and subsequent cave-in in a trench excavation?
Spoil pile
According to the text, what is the role of law enforcement in confined space and trench rescue operations?
To oversee safety related functions
According to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures, what is the purpose of conducting air monitoring within the hot zone and within the confined space during a rescue operation?
To ensure the atmosphere is safe before entering the confined space
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the first arriving officer in a trench rescue?
To complete a scene size up and gather information
According to the text, when should non-essential personnel stay away from the trench edge and lip?
At all times
According to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures, what should be done with contaminated tools and equipment after a rescue operation?
Decontaminate them before replacing on apparatus
According to the text, when are documented weekly inspections completed?
Every Tuesday
According to the text, what is the primary cause of initial and subsequent cave-in in a trench excavation?
Soil instability
According to the text, who is in command of all placements of shoring equipment, setting of shoring struts, excavation, raising, lowering, and safety functions during rescue operations?
Rescue/Extrication Officer
According to the text, when should equipment be replaced according to the applicable NFPA Standard?
Based on manufacturer's recommendation
According to the text, what is the purpose of a confined space entry permit?
To authorize entry into a confined space
According to the text, what is the minimum depth of a trench that rescuers and EMS personnel should not enter without proper safety measures?
4 feet
Study Notes
Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures
- The Safety Officer is responsible for reviewing the guideline annually and assuring its accuracy.
NFPA Standards
- NFPA 1858 pertains to the selection, care, and maintenance of life safety rope and equipment for emergency services.
- NFPA 1006 pertains to the operations and training for technical search and rescue incidents.
Confined Space and Trench Rescue
- 29 CFR 1910.146 sets the minimum standards for permit-required confined spaces for general industry.
- The Incident Commander is responsible for management of all incident operations.
- The Rescue/Extrication Officer is responsible for overseeing safety-related functions during an event.
- The Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring that all personnel are properly trained and equipped for an Emergency Entry Rescue Operation.
- The primary responsibility of the First Arriving Captain is to establish Incident Command at the beginning of every confined space rescue incident.
- Support Firefighters are responsible for coordinating all emergency services and outside agencies during a rescue incident.
Safety Precautions
- Rescuers and EMS personnel should not enter trenches that are 4 feet or deeper without proper safety measures.
- Ladder/towers should not be deployed in wind speeds exceeding 20 mph.
- Equipment that has been dropped over 3 feet should be removed from service and inspected before reuse.
Equipment Maintenance
- Weekly and monthly maintenance for confined space and trench rescue equipment is the responsibility of the Rescue/Extrication Officer.
- Damaged equipment should be removed from service and reported to the Rescue/Extrication Officer.
- Equipment should be replaced according to the applicable NFPA Standard.
Confined Space and Trench Definitions
- A confined space is defined as a space that is large enough for a person to enter, has limited or restricted means of entry or exit, and may contain or produce hazardous substances.
- A fissure is a long, narrow opening in the ground, such as a crack or crevice.
Rescue Operations
- The primary responsibility of the Safety Officer is to oversee safety-related functions during an event.
- The primary responsibility of the First Arriving Officer is to establish communication with the victim and assess the situation.
- Non-essential personnel should stay away from the trench edge and lip.
- Excavation to gain victim access should be done only when necessary and under the supervision of the Rescue/Extrication Officer.
- Shoring equipment should be installed by qualified personnel.
- The purpose of a trench box or shield is to protect rescuers from collapsing soil and debris.
- The primary cause of initial and subsequent cave-in in a trench excavation is soil collapse.
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