Answers to IQ 8 challenge-May 2004


Firefighter safety question

 

Initiate an incident management system

Reduce span of control by decentralizing fireground

Request additional alarms to provide for a tactical reserve

Assign a Safety Officer

Request Police to restrict access to the scene and control traffic and bystanders

Request EMS to monitor and treat firefighter injuries

Request utility company to eliminate gas and electric hazards

Request and position a RIC Team

Request canteen unit to provide fluids and food as required

Use an accountability system

Designate an Accountability Officer

Conduct roll calls at specific time intervals and when conditions warrant

Rotate personnel at regular intervals

Monitor personnel for fatigue

Have firefighters searching the cellar use guide ropes and thermal imaging cameras

Light up the area

Request a REHAB unit and set up Rehab Group in safe area

Conduct a safety survey before overhauling building