Rope Rescue Ch. 1-3

Awareness-level rescuers are expected to know just enough about all disciplines to prevent further injury or harm, perform initial size-up, and activate appropriate response resources.

• True

• False

Operations-level rescuers must have the same basic capabilities as awareness-level rescuers as well as the knowledge and skills to perform rescues where they do need to personally get on a rope rescue system in a vertical environment.

• True

• False

Rope rescues occur in a variety of environments, from recreational incidents such as rock and ice climbing to workplace incidents such as industrial towers to water rescue to confined space incidents.

• True

• False

Rope rescuers should be safety-oriented individual players who are inclined to hone their skills for their own safety.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a critical tool for ongoing success in rope rescue?

• Final report

• Ongoing size-up

• Equipment check

• Debriefing

The first unit arriving should take immediate responsibility for completing a preliminary size-up and assuming command of the incident.

• True

• False

Determining the scope of the rescue is key in defining what the intended outcome of the operation will be and what resources will be required to complete the operation.

• True

• False

Which of the following should be included in the incident action plan?

• Operational goals and objectives

• Record of agencies and resources involved

• Leadership roles and responsibilities

• All of the above

The initial goals of a search operation are: (Select all that apply)

• Containment

• Attracting

• Hasty search

• Demobilization

The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) should conduct a hazard identification and risk assessment to identify potential risks and develop corresponding response plans.

• True

• False