MDFR RIC Test Questions with correct
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What is RIC?
- Rapid Intervention Crew
How many firefighters does it take to save ONE downed firefighter on average?
- 12
What is the makeup of RIC?
- A minimum of three personnel with full protective gear, including SCBA, RIC bag, and
designated tools.
What is the most important function of RIC
- To locate the downed firefighter(s) and provide an air supply to them
Once the RIC is established by IC, what are their job functions?
After the RIC OIC receives an incident report from the IC, a thorough walk around (size-up)
of the building must be performed if possible.
What should be noted during the size-up?
- Location of crews operating inside the structure
- Fire location and extent (utilize TIC to determine fire/heat conditions)
- Potential for fire travel (vent points, wind conditions, etc.)
- Construction features (CBS, wood frame, type of floor/roof system)
- Location of utilities
- Possibility of back-up power supplies such as generators, solar panels or illegal connections.
, - Locate multiple areas of ingress/egress
Anything preventing rapid egress (burglar bars)
What can be done to safe a structure?
- Locate multiple points of egress.
- Remove security bars, gates, and shutters from windows and doors.
- For building with more than one (1) floor, place at least one (1) ground ladder on each side
of a building.
- Deploy a 1-¾" hoseline to the front of the structure or other desired location based on crew
location or access in the event a hoseline is required to affect a rescue.
When directed by the IC, RIC members may be utilized for other emergency support
activities. These activities shall not delay the primary intended functions of the RIC.
RIC members must be readily available to make entry upon notification by the IC**
The following should be done during or after sizing up the structure:
- Secure the RIC bag from Battalion vehicle.
- Set up RIC tarp.
- Secure all equipment necessary for Rescue operations
- Check and run all equipment prior to use.
- Assign RIC roles with clear responsibilities.
Where does the RIC stage?
- RIC will be positioned in an areas that allow the fireground scene to maintain operational
effectiveness. (Interior crew location, ingress, & egress locations. Will be considered for RIT
staging.)
Answers
What is RIC?
- Rapid Intervention Crew
How many firefighters does it take to save ONE downed firefighter on average?
- 12
What is the makeup of RIC?
- A minimum of three personnel with full protective gear, including SCBA, RIC bag, and
designated tools.
What is the most important function of RIC
- To locate the downed firefighter(s) and provide an air supply to them
Once the RIC is established by IC, what are their job functions?
After the RIC OIC receives an incident report from the IC, a thorough walk around (size-up)
of the building must be performed if possible.
What should be noted during the size-up?
- Location of crews operating inside the structure
- Fire location and extent (utilize TIC to determine fire/heat conditions)
- Potential for fire travel (vent points, wind conditions, etc.)
- Construction features (CBS, wood frame, type of floor/roof system)
- Location of utilities
- Possibility of back-up power supplies such as generators, solar panels or illegal connections.
, - Locate multiple areas of ingress/egress
Anything preventing rapid egress (burglar bars)
What can be done to safe a structure?
- Locate multiple points of egress.
- Remove security bars, gates, and shutters from windows and doors.
- For building with more than one (1) floor, place at least one (1) ground ladder on each side
of a building.
- Deploy a 1-¾" hoseline to the front of the structure or other desired location based on crew
location or access in the event a hoseline is required to affect a rescue.
When directed by the IC, RIC members may be utilized for other emergency support
activities. These activities shall not delay the primary intended functions of the RIC.
RIC members must be readily available to make entry upon notification by the IC**
The following should be done during or after sizing up the structure:
- Secure the RIC bag from Battalion vehicle.
- Set up RIC tarp.
- Secure all equipment necessary for Rescue operations
- Check and run all equipment prior to use.
- Assign RIC roles with clear responsibilities.
Where does the RIC stage?
- RIC will be positioned in an areas that allow the fireground scene to maintain operational
effectiveness. (Interior crew location, ingress, & egress locations. Will be considered for RIT
staging.)
