SFD.070 - Confined Space & Trench Rescue Operations
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According to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures, who is responsible for reviewing the guideline annually and assuring its accuracy?

  • The Incident Commander
  • The Safety Officer
  • All Spring Fire Department personnel
  • The Fire Chief (correct)

    • 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 1983
  • NFPA 1670
  • NFPA 1858 (correct)
  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146

    • 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?

  • NFPA 1983
  • NFPA 1670
  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 (correct)
  • NFPA 1858

    • According to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures, who is responsible for overseeing safety related functions during an event?

    <p>The Safety Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the most important duty of the initial arriving companies in a trench rescue?

    <p>Stabilization of the surface area around the trench</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, when should members not enter or attempt to enter a non-shored/stabilized trench?

    <p>When secondary collapse is imminent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, who should install trench shoring equipment?

    <p>Trained members of the Technical Rescue team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, when should excavation to gain victim access be done?

    <p>As soon as the trench is shored</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, who is responsible for all rescue operations within the Hot Zone of a confined space and or trench incident?

    <p>Rescue/Extrication Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main responsibility of the Safety Officer at a rescue incident?

    <p>To halt operations if deemed unsafe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who will establish the Incident Command at the beginning of every confined space rescue incident?

    <p>Incident Commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which units will be dispatched by Dispatch (North Comm) in response to a confined space rescue incident?

    <p>District 70 (D70), Tower 70 (TW70), and Rescue 71 (R71)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the minimum depth of a trench that rescuers and EMS personnel should not enter without proper safety measures?

    <p>5 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the maximum wind speed at which ladder/towers should be deployed?

    <p>35 MPH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what should be done with equipment that has been dropped over three feet?

    <p>It should be tagged &quot;DROPPED&quot; and turned in to the Quartermaster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Rescue/Extrication Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the first task that should be established before confined space or trench entry occurs?

    <p>Incident command is established</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the member designated by the Incident Commander or Rescue/Extrication officer?

    <p>Monitoring the atmosphere prior to initial entry and on an ongoing basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a confined space entry permit?

    <p>To identify the hazards within the space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of law enforcement in confined space and trench rescue operations?

    <p>Establishing police lines, maintaining routes of egress, directing traffic, and ensuring unauthorized persons are not permitted in the cold zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for completing weekly and monthly maintenance for confined space and trench rescue equipment?

    <p>Personnel assigned to Station 71</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are documented weekly inspections completed?

    <p>Every Tuesday</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the inspection and operations testing of equipment?

    <p>Visual inspection and documentation of all S.A.R, trench shoring struts, pumps, rope systems, ventilation equipment and related items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with damaged equipment?

    <p>It should be removed from service and SFD Quartermasters notified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should equipment be replaced according to the applicable NFPA Standard?

    <p>Based on age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personnel should be notified about damaged equipment?

    <p>SFD Quartermasters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the definition of a confined space?

    <p>A space with limited means of egress and potential for dangerous air contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the primary cause of initial and subsequent cave-in in a trench excavation?

    <p>Spoil pile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the purpose of a ground pad in trench rescue operations?

    <p>To disperse the weight of rescuers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the role of a Rescue/Extrication Officer in rescue operations?

    <p>To occupy the Hot Zone and coordinate rescue operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the maximum wind speed at which ladder/towers should be deployed?

    <p>35 MPH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the minimum depth of a trench that rescuers and EMS personnel should not enter without proper safety measures?

    <p>5 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the primary cause of initial and subsequent cave-in in a trench excavation?

    <p>Soil erosion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, who is responsible for overseeing safety related functions during an event?

    <p>Safety Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the role of the Safety Officer in confined space and trench rescue operations?

    <p>To oversee safety related functions during an event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>All Spring Fire Department personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what should be done before any rescue operations begin in a confined space or trench?

    <p>Complete a victim survival profile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures, who is responsible for management of all incident operations?

    <p>The Incident Commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>The Incident Commander or Rescue/Extrication officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures, which NFPA standard pertains to the operations and training for technical search and rescue incidents?

    <p>NFPA 1670</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the purpose of a confined space entry permit in confined space and trench rescue operations?

    <p>To assist responders in identifying the hazards within the space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures, who is responsible for overseeing safety related functions during an event?

    <p>The Safety Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures, who is responsible for coordinating all emergency services and outside agencies during a rescue incident?

    <p>Incident Commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the primary responsibility of the First Arriving Captain in a confined space or trench rescue?

    <p>Direct their crew in accordance with the guideline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures, what is the role of Support Firefighters in confined space and trench rescue operations?

    <p>Providing access control and rehab support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, when should excavation to gain victim access be done in a confined space or trench rescue?

    <p>Only if the victim is viable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the purpose of a trench box or shield in trench rescue operations?

    <p>To provide a safe work environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the definition of a fissure?

    <p>A large crack in the earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the primary cause of initial and subsequent cave-in in a trench excavation?

    <p>Spoil pile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the role of law enforcement in confined space and trench rescue operations?

    <p>To oversee safety related functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>To ensure the atmosphere is safe before entering the confined space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the responsibility of the first arriving officer in a trench rescue?

    <p>To complete a scene size up and gather information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, when should non-essential personnel stay away from the trench edge and lip?

    <p>At all times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures, what should be done with contaminated tools and equipment after a rescue operation?

    <p>Decontaminate them before replacing on apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, when are documented weekly inspections completed?

    <p>Every Tuesday</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the primary cause of initial and subsequent cave-in in a trench excavation?

    <p>Soil instability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Rescue/Extrication Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, when should equipment be replaced according to the applicable NFPA Standard?

    <p>Based on manufacturer's recommendation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the purpose of a confined space entry permit?

    <p>To authorize entry into a confined space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the minimum depth of a trench that rescuers and EMS personnel should not enter without proper safety measures?

    <p>4 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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