Ch 10 - Structural Search And Rescue

Question 1

3 Principles of Air Management

Answer 1

1) always know how much air you have left
2) know your point of no return
3) inform IC if you must exit structure

Question 2

Oxygen Deficiency Threshold

Answer 2

19.5%

Question 3

Oxygen rich threshold

Answer 3

23.5%

Question 4

Search Preparation

Answer 4

-pre plans of target hazards and knowing building layouts
-utilizing proper tools and equipment (radio, TIC, flashlight, search ropes, hand tools)

Question 5

Search Safety Guidelines

Answer 5

-do not enter where survivors are not likely to be found
-close doors to isolate areas and control fire spread
-control exterior doors to control flow path

Question 6

Fire Isolation

Answer 6

-locate and isolate the fire
-start search closest to the fire

Question 7

Marking Systems

Answer 7

X - single slash when you enter, second slash when you exit
-mark other relevant info (date, time, unit name, hazards, victims still inside)

Question 8

Primary Search

Answer 8

Rapid search before or during fire suppression operations

Question 9

Secondary Search

Answer 9

Slow, thorough search after the fire is under control

Question 10

Search methods

Answer 10

Right or left hand searches
Start as close to the fire as possible
Oriented search w/ firefighter left at the door
Control doors and close them after searching a room
Maintain radio contact w/ IC

Question 11

LUNAR

Answer 11

Location
Unit
Name
Assignment/air supply
Resources needed

Question 12

LIPS

Answer 12

Location
Identification
Problem
Survival

Question 13

Removing Downed FFs

Answer 13

IDLH atmosphere takes first priority
-determine viability of FFs facepiece and air supply