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Handbook Of Tactics > Ch 11 Firefighter Survival > Flashcards

Ch 11 Firefighter Survival Flashcards

1
Q

How many people should be in a RIT? Pg 303

A

At least 2 also know as 2 IN/2 OUT

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2
Q

The search team should consist who? Pg 310

A

Of a anchor, a leader and minimum of 2 searchers, maximum of 4.

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3
Q

Tying a series of overhand knots on the search rope would be done every how many feet? Pg 311

A

25 ft

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4
Q

How many members are typically needed to force a door using the conventional method? p. 290

A

Two

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5
Q

How far apart must the radios be placed when using feedback-assisted rescue to locate a trapped firefighter?
p. 308

A

1-2 inches

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6
Q

How far behind the anchor should the searchers clip their tag lines when performing a fan search? p. 312

A

25 feet

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7
Q

What is often the fastest way to reach a firefighter who has fallen through a roof or floor? p. 327

A

Through the opening

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8
Q

What orientation will the victim be pulled up the staircase when a backboard is used in the process?
p. 323

A

Feet first

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9
Q

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

A

Call for help by radio

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10
Q

What is the maximum width you should allow your hands to spread when using an escape rope with an emergency body wrap? p. 295

A

Shoulder

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11
Q

What is the easiest way to know who is operating on the scene in a career department? p. 296

A

Riding list

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12
Q

If you will be sliding down the ladder headfirst during an emergency exit, what part of the ladder should be grasped? p. 290

A

Beams on both sides

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13
Q

What should be carried to create an emergency harness when the RIT reports to the IC? p. 306

A

Tubular webbing

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14
Q

What is a better way to breach a wood lath and plaster wall? p. 290

A

Halligan tool

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15
Q

What is the first step taken when converting a SCBA into a harness?
p. 319

A

Unbuckle the waist belt of the SCBA

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16
Q

What is the first step that should be taken when a Mayday transmission has been received? p. 302

A

Contact the member who transmitted the Mayday

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17
Q

What is used when a RIT is performing a team search? p. 309

A

Search rope

18
Q

What is normally needed when an entanglement occurs? p. 288

A

Back up and get lower to try again

19
Q

What activates the PASS on the SCBA integrated system? p. 308

A

Cylinder is turned on

20
Q

When conducting a headfirst bailout onto a ladder where should one arm be inserted? p. 289

A

Between first and third rung

21
Q

A Mayday should be sounded when a member is unaccounted for more than what amount of time? p. 301

A

60 seconds

22
Q

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

A

4 feet

23
Q

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

A

Four

24
Q

What size crew is it believed to be the minimum for rescuing a downed firefighter in simple circumstances?
p. 303

A

Four

25
Q

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

A

Back

26
Q

Which can be used to give the RIT a sound to follow to locate an unconscious trapped firefighter?
p. 307

A

PASS device

27
Q

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

A

Torso

28
Q

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

A

Bunker Coat

29
Q

How far from the distance indicator knots will a directional knot be tied in the search rope? p. 311

A

6 to 8 inches

30
Q

What is the first thing that should be done when a report is received of a firefighter down on the incident scene? p. 315

A

Call for an ALS ambulance

31
Q

At what height is it best to force your tool when breaching a wood lath and plaster wall if possible? p. 290

A

3 feet

32
Q

What should be done once the window is located that you will deploy your escape rope from? p. 293

A

Clear the glass and frame

33
Q

Where should the rope be attached to the victim when removing a firefighter who has fallen through a roof or
floor? p. 328-329

A

Wrists or ankles

34
Q

Where should a rope be attached to the large firefighter to assist the second rescuer while moving the victim down a staircase? p. 322

A

Ankles

35
Q

What should be the maximum submergence time allowed during
a team search when a 30-minute SCBA is being used? p. 310

A

20 minutes

36
Q

Where should a large claw or sharpened hook be attached to
the escape rope? p. 292

A

On one end

37
Q

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

A

One

38
Q

When should basic life support be started when rescuing a trapped firefighter? p. 318

A

Once out of immediate danger

39
Q

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

A

Extra-large Carabiner

40
Q

What can be converted to a harness once the unconscious firefighter has a mask on? p. 319

A

SCBA

41
Q

What must be done at each change in direction when using a search rope?
p. 315

A

Tie it off to a substantial object

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