RSO Emergency Procedures 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: An RSO is alone on the range when a shooter suffers cardiac arrest. There is no AED on site. The RSO should:
- Call 911, then begin hands-only CPR and continue until EMS arrives (Correct answer)
- Stop CPR after 2 minutes if there is no response to conserve energy
- Perform rescue breathing only since an AED is unavailable
- Wait for another patron to arrive before starting CPR
Correct answer: Call 911, then begin hands-only CPR and continue until EMS arrives
Hands-only CPR is effective and should be started immediately after calling 911; continuous compressions maintain circulation until EMS arrives.
Question 2: A shooter accidentally discharges a round that strikes the ceiling baffles. The RSO's first action should be:
- Call a cease fire and ensure all personnel are uninjured before assessing damage (Correct answer)
- Allow the shooter to continue while the RSO inspects the baffles
- Have the shooter leave the range immediately and file a report later
- Inspect the baffles immediately while the range remains hot
Correct answer: Call a cease fire and ensure all personnel are uninjured before assessing damage
Personnel safety is always first — call a cease fire and confirm no injuries before any damage assessment.
Question 3: A new shooter begins to hyperventilate and shows signs of panic during their first shooting session. The RSO should:
- Calmly direct them to safely unload, step back from the line, and guide slow breathing (Correct answer)
- Immediately remove the firearm from the shooter's hands
- Ignore the behavior and let the shooter work through it independently
- Raise their voice to get the shooter focused and back under control
Correct answer: Calmly direct them to safely unload, step back from the line, and guide slow breathing
A calm, controlled response — securing the firearm situation first, then addressing the physical symptoms — is safest for everyone.
Question 4: Which type of fire extinguisher is most appropriate for a grease or oil fire that might occur in a range cleaning area?
- Class K or Class B extinguisher (Correct answer)
- Class A (water-based) extinguisher
- Class C extinguisher only
- Class D extinguisher
Correct answer: Class K or Class B extinguisher
Grease and oil fires are Class K (commercial) or Class B fires; water-based extinguishers can spread such fires dangerously.
Question 5: A shooter on the line shows signs of heat stroke: hot dry skin, confusion, and a core temperature above 104°F. The RSO should:
- Move the victim to a cool area, rapidly cool them with ice packs to neck/armpits/groin, and call 911 (Correct answer)
- Give the victim large amounts of water to drink immediately
- Have the victim lie flat in the sun to avoid shock
- Allow the victim to rest in place until symptoms pass
Correct answer: Move the victim to a cool area, rapidly cool them with ice packs to neck/armpits/groin, and call 911
Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency requiring rapid whole-body cooling and immediate EMS activation.
Question 6: What is the primary reason an RSO should document the exact time of a range incident in the incident report?
- To establish a timeline that may be critical for legal, medical, and insurance purposes (Correct answer)
- To determine which RSO was on duty and assign blame
- To calculate overtime pay for emergency response staff
- To satisfy a bureaucratic requirement with no practical purpose
Correct answer: To establish a timeline that may be critical for legal, medical, and insurance purposes
Accurate timestamps establish a verifiable chain of events essential for legal proceedings, medical records, and insurance claims.
Question 7: A shooter's firearm is dropped and discharges, wounding a bystander. After calling 911 and providing first aid, the RSO should:
- Secure the firearm safely, preserve the scene, and document all witness information (Correct answer)
- Immediately clean and secure the firearm to prevent further accidents
- Allow witnesses to leave so they are not upset by law enforcement questioning
- Remove the spent casing to prevent confusion during the investigation
Correct answer: Secure the firearm safely, preserve the scene, and document all witness information
Preserving the scene and securing witness information is critical; disturbing evidence or allowing witnesses to leave can compromise the investigation.
RSO Emergency Procedures 5
An RSO is alone on the range when a shooter suffers cardiac arrest.
There is no AED on site.
The RSO should: