Rescue Operations & Field Safety Flashcards
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During a rescue at a chemical spill site, an oil-covered waterfowl is recovered. Which substance should NEVER be used to clean petroleum from feathers?
Answer: Mineral spirits or paint thinner
Solvents like mineral spirits damage feather microstructure and are toxic to birds, making them far more harmful than the oil itself.
A rescue team responding to a barn fire should don what minimum PPE before entering a smoke-affected structure to retrieve animals?
Answer: SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) and structural firefighting gear
Only SCBA with full structural firefighting gear provides adequate respiratory and thermal protection inside a burning or smoke-filled structure.
Which sign indicates that a rescued animal is going into hypovolemic shock in the field?
Answer: Pale or white gums, rapid weak pulse, and lethargy
Pale mucous membranes, a rapid thready pulse, and mental depression are classic early signs of hypovolemic shock from blood or fluid loss.
When transporting multiple injured animals from a disaster zone, which pairing should ALWAYS be avoided?
Answer: Natural prey and predator species in the same enclosure
Housing prey species near predators causes extreme stress responses that can be fatal even without direct contact, especially in already-injured animals.
A rescuer finds a wild raptor (hawk) that appears stunned. Which handling technique is correct?
Answer: Cover the bird with a dark cloth or towel and control the feet first
Covering a raptor reduces stress from visual stimuli, and controlling the talons first prevents the most serious injury risk to the handler.
What is the purpose of establishing a 'clean' zone versus a 'dirty' zone during a contaminated animal rescue operation?
Answer: To prevent cross-contamination and protect decontaminated animals and personnel
Clean/dirty zone delineation is a standard decontamination protocol that prevents recontamination of treated animals and protects personnel from hazardous materials.
During a large-scale animal evacuation, the Incident Commander assigns a rescuer as 'Animal Group Supervisor.' What does this role primarily entail?
Answer: Managing all animal rescue resources and reporting to Operations Section Chief
The Animal Group Supervisor manages all animal-related rescue resources within their assigned area and reports up through the ICS Operations Section.