Rope Rescue Ch. 4-9

Controlling and limiting access to the rescue site and traffic around it is a big part of hazard mitigation. For the awareness-level rescuer, the primary recommended method for hazard mitigation is to stay away from hazards and keep others from them as well.

• True

• False

Personal protective equipment (PPE) used for rope rescue operations will differ from that required in a fire-ground environment unless the rope rescue is occurring in the fire-ground environment. In most cases, environment dictates what is appropriate PPE for rope rescue.

• True

• False

Awareness -level rescuers are able to perform rigging and related operations for the movement of rescuers or the subject from one stable location to another.

• True

• False

A technician-level response is required where rescuers need to work independently to perform a rescue related task while suspended or protected by a rope system.

• True

• False

Every incident (and training) should be followed by a review process, whether it be a concise hot debrief or a detailed structured debrief.

• True

• False

To be able to carry out an assignment, rescuers must understand the standard operating procedures of the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), be capable of selecting and utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the situation and assist with equipment appropriate to the task.

• True

• False

AHJs will develop standard operating procedures based on the types of incidents that are likely to occur in their area.

• True

• False

The rigging of rope systems to achieve the task of hauling is performed by which level of rescuers?

• Awareness-level rescuers

• Operations- or technician-level rescuers

• Command-level rescuers

• General staff

Which of the following is NOT a required element of information relay during a rescue operation?

• Critical information about the subjects

• Important big-picture details about the rescue operation

• Resource needs

• Personal opinions of rescuers

• Any factors that may impact subject or rescuer safety

An IAP works best when it is coordinated within which system?

• Incident Command System

• Emergency Medical System

• Fire Department System

• Rescue Operations System