Ch. 12 - Search and Rescue

Question 1

Which kind of analysis is it when the IC weighs danger to fire fighters vs. likelihood of rescue?

Answer 1

Risk-benefit

Question 2

when assisting a conscious victim down a ladder what can a fire fighter do to maintain control of the victim’s decent?

Answer 2

Lean in toward the victim

Question 3

What area is the first search priority?

Answer 3

area immediately around the fire

Question 4

When using search ropes, where should they be anchored?

Answer 4

10’ outside the exit door

Question 5

What is the most efficient method for removing an unconscious victim from a dangerous location?

Answer 5

a drag

Question 6

when using the clothes drag what supports the victim’s head?

Answer 6

rescuer’s arms

Question 7

how should an unconscious child be carried down a ladder?

Answer 7

cradled across the rescuer’s arms

Question 8

What type of search calls for the officer to remain outside the room and direct searchers?

Answer 8

Oriented search