RSO Emergency Procedures 5

Question 1

An RSO is alone on the range when a shooter suffers cardiac arrest. There is no AED on site. The RSO should:

Accepted Answer

Call 911, then begin hands-only CPR and continue until EMS arrives

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Call a cease fire and ensure all personnel are uninjured before assessing damage

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Calmly direct them to safely unload, step back from the line, and guide slow breathing

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Class K or Class B extinguisher

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Move the victim to a cool area, rapidly cool them with ice packs to neck/armpits/groin, and call 911

Answer

Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency requiring rapid whole-body cooling and immediate EMS activation.

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