TRT Study Guide Questions and
Answer | Latest Update 2024/2025
Two terms are an important part of the rescue service and are designed to
help the rescue responder do the job better and more safely
~~> Regulations and standards
The organization, office, or individual responsible for approving equipment,
materials, installation, or a procedure
~~> Authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)
An organization established by the US congress that provides form and
structure to interstate mutual aid
~~> Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC)
A rule, ordinance, or law requiring specific conduct of individuals and
organizations
~~> Regulation
A model or example commonly or generally accepted for the conduct of
individuals and organizations
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~~> Standard
An organizational directive that is similar to a standard operating procedure
but allows more flexibility in the decision-making process
~~> Standard operating guidelines (SOG)
A written organizational directive that establishes or prescribes specific
operational or administrative methods to be followed routinely for the
performance of designated operations of actions
~~> Standard operating procedure (SOP)
These may take on the force of law when they are viewed as a generally
accepted practice.
~~> Standards
Which act established our national USAR system?
~~> Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act
Which NFPA standard states that at a minimum, all technical search and
rescue organizations shall meet the awareness level for each type of search
and rescue incident for which the AHJ has identified a potential hazard?
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~~> NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and training for technical search
and rescue incidents
A space large enough that a person can enter, has limited means or entry
and exit, not designed for continuous human occupancy
~~> Confined space
These are typically administrative in nature and may or may not have
emergency incident applications
~~> Policies
Which NFPA lists the minimum job performance requirements for personnel
who perform technical rescue operations?
~~> NFPA 1006, Standard for technical rescuer professional qualifications
Which NFPA standard outlines the minimum job performance requirements
for personnel who perform technical rescue operations/duties?
~~> NFPA 1983
The design and equipping of any rescue vehicle should comply with which
NFPA standard in addition to the needs determined by your organization?
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~~> NFPA 1901, Standard for automotive fire apparatus
Which rescue vehicles are equipped for basic rescue tasks (basic extrication
and medical care equipment) and are built on what size chassis?
~~> Light/1 to 1 1/2 ton
Which rescue vehicles are designed to handle most rescue situations likely to
be encountered by the responding department?
~~> Medium
Which rescue vehicles are the most heavily equipped and are designed to
handle almost any rescue incident?
~~> Heavy
Electrical generators run from less than ______ watts to _______ watts and
larger
~~> 1000 to 75,000
Four types of vehicle mounted generators:
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