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What is RIC |
Additional TFD suppression crew dispatched specifically for firefighter rescue |
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Who is RIC |
Closest Engine or Ladder Comapny, along with closest EC (Safety) |
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Why Have RIC In Place |
OSHA and NFPA 1561 requires a minimum of 2 fully equipped personnel on scene ready for immediate rescue |
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How Does RIC Respond |
Code 2 until indication of working fire then RIC unit will get upgraded to Code 3 |
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Leading Cause of Firefighter Fatalities While in Structure Fires (1977-2006) |
Cardiac |
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Provide the Date, Number of LODD's, and Names of the Fallen During Houston FD McDonald's Fire |
- February 14th, 2000 - 2 LODD - Lewis Mayo III & Kimberly Smith |
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Provide the Date, Number of LODD's , and Names of the Fallen During Phoenix FD Southwest Supermarket Fire |
- March 14th, 2001 - 1 LODD, 4 Injured - Brett Tarver |
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Provide the Date, Number of LODD's, and Names of the Fallen During Toledo FD Fire |
- January 26th, 2014 - 2 LODD - Stephen A. Machinski & James Dickman - Became Disoriented |
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Provide the Date, Number of LODD's, and Names of the Fallen During Boston FD Fire |
- March 26th, 2014 - 2 LODD - Michael Kennedy & Ed Walsh - Trapped in Basement |
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Provide a Description of the Tucson FD Maverick Fire |
- February 25th, 2002 - Trapped 5 Firefighters - Roof Collapsed |
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After the Brett Tarver Incident and Maverick Fire, What Comittee was Formed |
RIC Comittee |
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The RIC Comittee Formed and Implemented What 9 Things for the Tucson Fire Department |
- 4 Person RIC Remain Intact - RIC Placed on Initial Dispatch - Second EC (Safety) - TIC on Every Engine and Ladder - Portable Radios for Everyone - SCBA Voice Amplifiers - New Rescue Air System - Circular Saws With Rescue Blade - CE's on RIC Procedures |
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List 5 Aspects of Fire Ground Accountability |
1. Passport System 2. Log Into MDT's 3. SCBA Identification 4. Name on Helmet 5. Name on Turnout Coat |
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What 2 TFD Units Carry RIC Equipment and Where On the Vehicle Can it be Found |
Both BC and EC Units in the Passenger Side Camper Shell Compartment |
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What Saw is Utilized for RIC Units, and Provide Specifications about the Saw |
- Stihl TS460 - Uses 14" Cutting Wheel - 23.5 lbs - Laser Welded Carbide Tipped Rescue Blade - 1/4" Thick - 6 lbs |
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What Can Be Found In the SCOTT RIC PAK II Quick Fill Pouch |
A 5' High Pressure Quick Fill Hose |
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What is Found on the Opposite End of the Bottle in the SCOTT RIC PAK II |
A Dual Manifold With Either a Full Facepiece and Regulator or a Female EBSS Connection Port |
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What Needs to be Activated on a Downed Unconcious Firefighter |
The Pressure Demand Switch |
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RIC Officer/Crew Tasks |
1. Size Up 2. Constant Monitoring of Radio Traffic 3. Equipment (Get It, Prep It) 4. Softening the Building 5. Ladders 6. Keep RIC Members Informed/Plan |
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Steel Commercial Doors that Have Extra Reinforcement Can be Identified by What |
Carriage Bolts |
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What Types of Windows are Located on Vacant Homes and Can Cause Difficultly for Firefighters |
HUD Windows |
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What does RIC Need to Keep in Mind When Dealing With a Downed Firefighter |
- Place Firefighter on Their Back - Easily Access SCBA - Deactivate PASS Device - Assess Remaining Air and LOC - Prepare DRD and/or SCBA Straps |
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What 3 Downed Firefighter Carrying Methods Can Be Used |
1. SCBA Shoulder Harness Methods 2. Two Rescuer Sled Method 3. Two Firefighter Stair Carry |
