Ch 11 Firefighter Survival Flashcards
How many people should be in a RIT? Pg 303
At least 2 also know as 2 IN/2 OUT
The search team should consist who? Pg 310
Of a anchor, a leader and minimum of 2 searchers, maximum of 4.
Tying a series of overhand knots on the search rope would be done every how many feet? Pg 311
25 ft
How many members are typically needed to force a door using the conventional method? p. 290
Two
How far apart must the radios be placed when using feedback-assisted rescue to locate a trapped firefighter?
p. 308
1-2 inches
How far behind the anchor should the searchers clip their tag lines when performing a fan search? p. 312
25 feet
What is often the fastest way to reach a firefighter who has fallen through a roof or floor? p. 327
Through the opening
What orientation will the victim be pulled up the staircase when a backboard is used in the process?
p. 323
Feet first
What is the first thing that should be done if a member is lost but not in danger of being overrun by fire? p. 295
Call for help by radio
What is the maximum width you should allow your hands to spread when using an escape rope with an emergency body wrap? p. 295
Shoulder
What is the easiest way to know who is operating on the scene in a career department? p. 296
Riding list
If you will be sliding down the ladder headfirst during an emergency exit, what part of the ladder should be grasped? p. 290
Beams on both sides
What should be carried to create an emergency harness when the RIT reports to the IC? p. 306
Tubular webbing
What is a better way to breach a wood lath and plaster wall? p. 290
Halligan tool
What is the first step taken when converting a SCBA into a harness?
p. 319
Unbuckle the waist belt of the SCBA
What is the first step that should be taken when a Mayday transmission has been received? p. 302
Contact the member who transmitted the Mayday
What is used when a RIT is performing a team search? p. 309
Search rope
What is normally needed when an entanglement occurs? p. 288
Back up and get lower to try again
What activates the PASS on the SCBA integrated system? p. 308
Cylinder is turned on
When conducting a headfirst bailout onto a ladder where should one arm be inserted? p. 289
Between first and third rung
A Mayday should be sounded when a member is unaccounted for more than what amount of time? p. 301
60 seconds
What minimum height above the windowsill should the ladder rung being used to pass the rope over when lifting an unconscious firefighter from a window using a ladder and
rope as a high-point anchor? p. 325
4 feet
What is the minimum number of rescuers that should be used to hoist a firefighter out of a hole in the floor or roof? p. 328
Four
What size crew is it believed to be the minimum for rescuing a downed firefighter in simple circumstances?
p. 303
Four
Where can an unconscious firefighter be placed on the rescuer to facilitate lifting the victim to the windowsill when moving out through a window?
p. 324
Back
Which can be used to give the RIT a sound to follow to locate an unconscious trapped firefighter?
p. 307
PASS device
What part of the victim needs to clear the windowsill before being lowered to the ground by the members below
when using a ladder and rope as a high-point anchor?
p. 325
Torso
What can the victim’s SCBA (except the mask) be attached to if it must be removed while hauling the firefighter
through a hole in the floor or roof for extrication? p. 328
Bunker Coat
How far from the distance indicator knots will a directional knot be tied in the search rope? p. 311
6 to 8 inches
What is the first thing that should be done when a report is received of a firefighter down on the incident scene? p. 315
Call for an ALS ambulance
At what height is it best to force your tool when breaching a wood lath and plaster wall if possible? p. 290
3 feet
What should be done once the window is located that you will deploy your escape rope from? p. 293
Clear the glass and frame
Where should the rope be attached to the victim when removing a firefighter who has fallen through a roof or
floor? p. 328-329
Wrists or ankles
Where should a rope be attached to the large firefighter to assist the second rescuer while moving the victim down a staircase? p. 322
Ankles
What should be the maximum submergence time allowed during
a team search when a 30-minute SCBA is being used? p. 310
20 minutes
Where should a large claw or sharpened hook be attached to
the escape rope? p. 292
On one end
How many people from the RIT should remain where the search rope has been tied to a substantial object when
conducting a team search? p. 310
One
When should basic life support be started when rescuing a trapped firefighter? p. 318
Once out of immediate danger
What can be used to create a 2:1 mechanical advantage system when hoisting a firefighter through a hole in the floor or roof? p. 329
Extra-large Carabiner
What can be converted to a harness once the unconscious firefighter has a mask on? p. 319
SCBA
What must be done at each change in direction when using a search rope?
p. 315
Tie it off to a substantial object
