B302 TIC Flashcards
the best method for improving visiblity on the fireground is ___. A secondary method is ___.
proper ventilation
use of TIC
what surfaces can TIC not see through?
Glass, water, mirrors, or other shiny surfaces
When conducting search one FF will be assigned to use TIC. This FF will be the ____, and should be positioned _.
oriented firefighter
as the lead firefighter (better view)
a scan of an area with TIC should include: 4
next point moving to
landmarks to follow to get to next point
location of victims
location of hazards
As a team progresses through a structure, what landmarks should they be looking for?
egress points
possible ventilation avenues (vent for life)
possible shelter-in-place locations
other significant features
structural hazards to look for include:
openings in floor, entanglement hazards, collapse hazards
occupancy-specific hazards include:
hazmat, machinery
what three things can mask a victim’s heat signature?
bedding, clothing, debris
when should the TIC be inspected?
monthly and after each use
Some areas of the TIC that should be inspected weekly and after each use include:
outer housing mechanical hardware lenses warning labels *battery inspection is mentioned as separate inspection
when should TIC batteries and chargers be inspected?
weekly
* no mention of after each use, as w/ TIC itself
what should be used to clean the outside of TIC?
mild soap and water
