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4 Rescue Flashcards

1
Q

To ensure the risk assessment rescue SOG is in place at emergency incidents what must take place

A

Command must be established.
Firefighters need to be in full PPE. Accountability system must be established. Safety procedures must be in place and adhered to
continuous risk assessment

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2
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What type of occupancy causes the most firefighter injuries

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Single-family dwellings

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3
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When does preparation for rescue begin

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Before any alarm is received through preplanning

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4
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When is their risk highest for rescue in public buildings offices schools and large stores

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During the day and afternoon

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5
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What questions can determine the extent of required rescue operations

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Is the fire structure closed up with heavy smoke showing.
Are cars parked in the driveway indicating an entire family might be inside.
Are people at the windows or are other occupants calling for help.
Other indications the other victims might be inside unable to get out

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6
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Immediate rescue without coordinated fire attack should be attempted only

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Extreme cases such as an occupant attempting to jump

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7
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What determines where firefighter should begin their search and rescue fire attack operations

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Size up

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8
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Search and rescue and fire attack operations should begin when

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Coordinated by the incident commander begin immediately

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9
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Two in two out as directed by what standards

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OSHA and NFPA 1500

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10
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How many members in a RIT

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Four firefighters and one of whom should be an officer

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11
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When does RIT begin

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With the first arriving companies using the two in two out protocol

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12
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RIT members should be in full PPE and have all necessary tools and equipment needed including

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Search rope, rescue equipment, lights, EMS equipment

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13
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Additional rit equipment

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Ground ladders, power tools, ventilation, hose lines

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14
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During large operations where is RIT assigned

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Near the command post

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15
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How is water essential to the primary search and rescue operations

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Separate the fire from occupants closest to it. Control interior stairway is in corridors for evacuating occupants.
protect firefighters performing search ventilation and extinguishment above and around the fire

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16
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Why is it important to keep the first arriving pumper supplied with water

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So it’s crew can maintain their position and continue rescue and fire attack

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17
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What is the primary function of the engine in a rescue situation

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To support the primary search, contain the fire, and keep it from jeopardizing anyone within the fire building

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18
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True/false first arriving companies may need to keep the fire from the occupants if necessary allowing it to spread in the direction that would not in danger lives

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True

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19
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True/false human life must be protected even if it is necessary to sacrifice the building

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True

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20
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When should the building be ventilated

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As soon as possible to allow smoke, heat, and gases to move away from occupants who might be trapped

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21
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When I fire is free burning ventilation should begin

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At the same time as the initial attack

22
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If the fire is smoldering the building must be ventilated

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Properly before the building is entered

23
Q

In any type of structure the main thrust of operations is determined by

A

The location and severity of the fire and the location of the occupants most endangered by it

24
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In a two-story single-family dwelling with a fire on the first floor the fire should be

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Attacked and cut off from traveling to the upper floor

25
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In a two-story single-family dwelling with a fire on the first floor occupants are at most danger when located

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Closest to the fire, affected by radiant heat. And directly above the fire, affected by smoke hot air and gases

26
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In a large occupied residential building what indicates the greatest danger areas for occupants

A

The location of the fire and direction of the smoke

27
Q

And large occupied residential buildings what must be protected to prevent fires spread

A

Open stairways and corridors

28
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Protection of occupants trapped inside the building and control of the fire depend on what

A

The number of properly sized hose lines positioned in key locations

29
Q

With hospitals schools and institutions in all cases it is the engine companies job to

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Contain the fire open passageways and extinguish

30
Q

How should schools be evacuated

A

Completely

31
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The evacuation of hospitals, nursing homes, or other such buildings depends on

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The type of construction, the size of the building, and the location and severity of the fire.

32
Q

In a fire resistant building because the heat buildup near the fire can become so intense what type of line should be used

A

2 1/2 inch line

33
Q

When should a thorough planned primary search be conducted

A

At every fire

34
Q

If a primary search is needed what type of firefighters should be able to perform one

A

All firefighters no matter what type of company should be able to perform a primary search

35
Q

While attempting a search on the second-floor if conditions are untenable what should be done to aid search

A

Ventilation from the outside

36
Q

If firefighters operating hose lines must retreat from the building because of deteriorating conditions they must notify you

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Notify firefighters conducting the primary search on the second floor

37
Q

On the second floor the first area to be searched is where

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Directly above the fire

38
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What areas should be searched

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Any area in which a person would seek refuge including Corridor or hallway, open areas of rooms closets under beds bathrooms

39
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Why should there be a way of indicating a room has been searched

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So there is no duplication of efforts in initial search operation

40
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A method used to indicate that A room has been searched

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Placing a chair or furniture in the doorway legs facing out of the room

41
Q

Rapid intervention team

A

Minimum of two fully equipped firefighters in a ready state for immediate rescue of trapped firefighters

42
Q

The greatest number of fire deaths occur and what type of occupancy

A

Residential

43
Q

Fires and residential properties always include the possibility of a rescue situation true/false

A

True

44
Q

Victims at windows often indicate what

A

That others may be trapped inside of the building

45
Q

The search for victims is normally the function of which type of company

A

Rescue or ladder company

46
Q

Most victims and structure fires are overcome by

A

Carbon monoxide

47
Q

You are the officer of the second arriving company for a residential fire on the first floor that is being attacked by the first arriving engine company. The incident commander assigned your company to search the second floor. You should

A

Ascend the main stairway to the second floor. Turn in a direction that places you directly over the fire. Begin searching there, and continue to search in the direction that you turned at the top of the stairway.

48
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Members of the search team should carry an axe, Haligan tool, or clock tool these are used by the search team to

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Force entry, ventilate, probe areas while searching

49
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While searching on the second floor you open the bedroom door and encounter heavy smoke and fire making room conditions untenable and search of that room delayed you should

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Close the door to isolate the fire and continue searching other rooms on the second floor if possible

50
Q

SOG that describes the operating policy regarding risk assessment and safety management emergency incidents states

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Firefighters will risk their lives a lot in a calculated manner to rescue savable lives. Firefighters will risk their lives a little in a calculated manner to rescue savable property. Firefighters will not risk their lives at all for lives or property already lost

51
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What is important about the building when determining what rescue ops are needed

A 
Extent of fire
Occupancy
Size
Age
Apparent population

Engine Company Fire Ground Operations (10 decks)

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