Captain quiz session #39 Flashcards
According to Department Bulletin #15-11, “ Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/ Mayday Procedures,” after two Mayday attempts and the member does not receive acknowledgement of the incident tactical channel, they shall:
Activate the Emergency Alert Button
According to Department Bulletin #15-11, “ Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/ Mayday Procedures,” which of the following situations would not require the immediate initiation of a “Mayday” call?
a. separated from the crew due to lack of visibility
* *b. activation of a low air alarm in an IDLH**
c. an injury resulting in reduced ability to exit safely
d. mobility compromised due to inoperable/blocked exit
e. all of the above required the initiation of a Mayday call
According to Department Bulletin #15-11, “ Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/ Mayday Procedures,” the sequence in which “GRABLIVES” actions are performed is based on?
the situation encountered
According to Department Bulletin #15-11, “ Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/ Mayday Procedures,” during a Mayday declaration, the audible “PASS” device for the member in distress should be turned off:
if it impedes the member’s ability to communicate via the radio
According to Department Bulletin #15-11, “ Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/ Mayday Procedures,” members must control their breathing and conserve air anytime they don the SCBA. The air in a SCBA cylinder can be extended by employing the survival breathing technique. This technique is performed by:
Extending exhalation two times that of inhalation
According to Department Bulletin #15-11, “ Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/ Mayday Procedures,” the most critical element of the Self Survival procedures is:
identifying a viable exit
According to Department Bulletin #15-11, “ Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/ Mayday Procedures,” the self survival procedure should be constantly performed and the member in distress shall keep the rescuers advised on all of the following information:
location
air cylinder quantity
physical status/limitations
special rescue tool needs
According to Department Bulletin #15-11, “ Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/ Mayday Procedures,” when a mayday is announced, other personnel shall refrain from using the radio channel (s) unless:
the message involves the emergency situation
a message is necessary for the safety of personnel
According to Department Bulletin #15-11, “ Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/ Mayday Procedures,” prior to resuming normal radio communications at the conclusion of a mayday, the IC shall:
conduct a personnel accountability report and a company accountability report
According to Department Bulletin #15-11, “ Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/ Mayday Procedures,” any life threatening condition that cannot be resolved in ____, requires the declaration of a “mayday”
30 seconds
According to Department Bulletin #15-11, “ Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/ Mayday Procedures,” the Mayday call will be initially delivered/attempted on what radio channels?
incident tactical channel
According to Department Bulletin #15-11, “ Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/ Mayday Procedures,” before the member in the life threatening situation provides the pertinent information to the IC using the three W’s method, the member should:
wait for acknowledgement of the mayday
According to Department Bulletin #15-11, “ Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/ Mayday Procedures,” in the event of a sudden change in conditions that creates an imminent danger to personnel, members should communicate this by using?
emergency traffic
According to Department Bulletin #15-11, “ Risk Management Policy and Firefighter Emergency/ Mayday Procedures,” accountability at an incident is managed by maintaining?
company unity
According to Training Bulletin #42 “ single-station smoke detectors,” results of tests conducted by the department determined that photoelectric smoke detectors being more reliable in warning against the hazards of visible smoke build-up from:
slow smoldering fires
According to Training Bulletin #42 “ single-station smoke detectors,” smoke detectors are approved to give an area of coverage equivalent to a?
25 foot diameter
According to Training Bulletin #42 “ single-station smoke detectors,” smoke detectors shall be installed in all of the following locations:
bedrooms
hallway or area giving access to the bedroom
each level at top of stairway for multiple story dwellings
According to Training Bulletin #9, “Organic Phosphates - Insecticides,” in all cases of suspected poisoning, medical aid should be obtained immediately. ____ is the antidote.
Atropine
According to Training Bulletin #111, “elevator door rescue paddle,” the ideal location for an elevator rescue to take place is?
at the floor zone
According to Training Bulletin #111, “elevator door rescue paddle,” of the four types of elevator doors, the elevator rescue paddle is designed for:
center opening
According to Training Bulletin #111, “Elevator Door Rescue Paddle,” the rescue paddle operation is designed to open:
The elevator car door
According to Training Bulletin #111, “Elevator Door Rescue Paddle,” the paddle is designed to work at or near the floor threshold approximately ____ from the bottom of the door.
6 inches
According to Training Bulletin #111, “Elevator Door Rescue Paddle,” criteria for the use of the paddle are:
an elevator car is disabled in the floor zone
the elevator has center opening doors
According to Training Bulletin #111, “Elevator Door Rescue Paddle,” to desengage the hoistway door lock of an elevator , the main elevator power must be shut off and the paddle inserted vertically through the center door opening clearing the hoistway door. Once the hoistway door is clear, turn the “T” handle.
90 degrees to the right or left