203.01.08 Search And Rescue Flashcards
Initial search efforts must be directed toward
Rescue
Hose lines must be placed in a manner to
Control interior access
Confine the fire
Protect avenues of escape until primary search complete.
For residences the best location for hose line is
Front door. Protects avenues of escape and interior access
First second and third floor removal of victims use
Ground ladders
Unconscious victims more difficult to remove from
Aerial ladder
Most urgent reason to call for additional alarms
Life safety
Most dangerous areas for occupants inside fire
Fire floor, floor above, stairways, top floor, then floors in between
Chalk marking system for search
Where and when to place marking and what symbol is used
X
Placed on outside of door or on wall at eye level when apartment is searched
When entire floor has been searched where do you place markings
On doors leading from stairways to floor and on wall by elevator
When sheltered in place what needs to be relayed to command
Apartment number and number of people sheltered in place