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Question 1

An immediate and quick search of the structures likely to contain survivors. (NFPA 1670)

Answer 1

Primary search

Question 2

A return to flaming combustion after apparent but incomplete extinguishment. (NFPA 921)

Answer 2

Rekindle

Question 3

Those activities directed at locating endangered persons at an emergency incident, removing those persons from danger, treating the injured, and providing for transport to an appropriate healthcare facility. (NFPA 1500)

Answer 3

Rescue

Question 4

Land-based efforts to find victims or recover bodies. (NFPA 1951)

Answer 4

Search

Question 5

A guide rope used by fire fighters that allows them to maintain contact with a fixed point.

Answer 5

Search rope

Question 6

A detailed, systematic search of an area that is conducted after the fire has been suppressed. (NFPA 1670)

Answer 6

Secondary search

Question 7

An electronic device that detects differences in temperature based on infrared energy and then generates images based on those data. It is commonly used in smoke-filled environments to locate victims as well as to search for hidden fire during size-up and overhaul.

Answer 7

Thermal imaging device

Question 8

An offensive fire attack initiated by an exterior, indirect handline operation into the fire compartment to initiate cooling while transitioning into interior direct fire attack in coordination with ventilation operations.

Answer 8

Transitional attack

Question 9

A safety procedure that requires a minimum of two personnel to enter a hazardous area and a minimum of two backup personnel to remain outside the hazardous area during the initial stages of an incident.

Answer 9

Two-in/two-out rule