Emergency Preparedness
How quickly should a five-member mine rescue team be ready to go underground after arriving at the mine?
15 Minutes
(page 23)
What is the normal percentage of oxygen in air?
~21%
(page 74)
What is the primary breathing apparatus used in mine rescue?
BG4
(Page 122)
What is the safe staging area before entering a hazardous zone?
Fresh Air Base
(Page 231)
What determines how a fire should be extinguished?
Class of fire
(Page 279)
List three essentials a Fresh Air Base must provide or be equipped with
Assured supply of fresh air; assured travelway to surface in fresh air (if underground base); communication with surface (telephone/radio); good illumination; room for operations/repair/staging. (Pages 81–82, 252)
Which gas is known as the “silent killer” because it is odorless and deadly?
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
(Page 79)
What device is used to detect multiple gases underground?
MX6 gas monitor
(Page 105)
Who gives instructions before a team enters the mine?
Briefing Officer
(Page 235)
What is the most common tool used to fight small fires?
Portable fire extinguisher
(Page 282)
What is the minimum number of mine rescue trained personnel each operating Ontario mine must have?
15 trained personnel who can be activated and begin responding within 15 minutes.
(page 27)
What gas smells like rotten eggs?
Hydrogen Sulphide (H₂S)
(Page 83)
What is the SSR 90 M used for?
Self-rescue breathing unit
(Page 136)
Who is responsible for leading the rescue team underground?
Team Captain
(Page 239)
What type of fire involves rubber tires and produces toxic gases?
Tire fire / pyrolysis
(Page 299)
What evaluation method checks if enough personnel are available at a specific time?
Point-in-time evaluation
(page 29)
Which gas is explosive and commonly found in mines?
Methane (CH₄)
(Page 84)
What device helps ventilate a casualty automatically?
CAREvent DRA rescue ventilator
(Page 140)
What must teams do while travelling underground to stay organized?
Maintain order of travel and stay connected
(Page 249–250)
What does “Load and Go” mean in first aid?
Quickly stabilize and transport casualty
(Page 315)
What agreement allows mines to help each other during emergencies?
Mutual aid agreement
(page 30-32)
Which gas can cause severe lung damage and is produced in fires?
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂)
(Page 86)
What tool allows rescuers to see through smoke?
Thermal imaging camera
( Page 211)
What is critical between team members and the fresh air base?
Communication
(Page 254)
What condition results from excessive heat exposure during rescue?
Heat stress
(Page 317)