ch 12 test quiz Flashcards
Which area is the first search priority?
The area immediately around the fire
Adult fire victims are often found in which location?
Near a door
Which is correct procedure during an O-VEIS operation?
The door of the search room is closed as soon as possible.
Which is a distinguishing feature of the oriented search method?
The officer remains outside the room being searched.
Which piece of equipment is required to perform an emergency drag from a vehicle?
None of these is correct.
Which method of evacuation for victims above ground should be avoided whenever possible?
Ground ladder
How much risk to fire fighters is acceptable in attempting to save valuable property?
Limited
Which area is the second search priority?
Directly above the fire
Which phrase is used to report that the primary search has been completed?
“Primary search is all clear”
Which technique is particularly well-suited for searching a large area such as a warehouse?
Team search
When lives can be saved, how much risk is justified in trying to save them?
High
Which method is best suited for removing an unconscious victim from a dangerous location?
Drag
What does the I in O-VEIS stand for?
Isolate
Which is a quick attempt to locate potential victims who may be in danger?
Primary search
On which principle does a thermal imaging camera operate?
Temperature differentials
Which item is commonly used as a basis for making assignments when organizing teams for a large building search?
Stairway locations
Which area is the first search priority?
The area immediately around the fire
Adult fire victims are often found in which location?
Near a door
Which is the correct procedure when conducting a left-hand room search?
The left hand or shoulder maintains contact with the wall.
How did the original vent–enter–search method differ from conventional search and rescue?
It was often performed before any hose lines were deployed.
Which is correct procedure during an O-VEIS operation?
The door of the search room is closed as soon as possible.
When is a secondary search performed?
After the fire has been brought under control
Which is a distinguishing feature of the oriented search method?
The officer remains outside the room being searched.
Which search method is primarily useful for residential fires?
Standard
The one-person walking assist is best suited for victims who are:
capable of walking.
The two-person chair carry is particularly useful:
in narrow corridors.
When using the clothes drag, what supports the victim’s head?
The rescuer’s arms
Which emergency drag is particularly useful for fast removal of a victim from a dangerous area?
Webbing sling
Which statement regarding the fire fighter drag is correct?
It is useful for victims who are heavier than the rescuer.
Which piece of equipment is required to perform an emergency drag from a vehicle?
None of these is correct.
Ladder rescues should be performed with at least _____ fire fighters whenever possible.
2
How should an unconscious child be carried down a ladder?
The victim cradled across the rescuer’s arms
The O-VEIS procedure is most applicable for which circumstance?
Residential bedrooms accessible by a porch roof
Which method of evacuation for victims above ground should be avoided whenever possible?
Ground ladder
When rescuing an unconscious child or small adult from a window, how many rescuers enter the window to assist the victim?
1
Weighing the potential danger to fire fighters against the potential for saving a life is goal of the:
risk/benefit analysis.
How much risk to fire fighters is acceptable in attempting to save valuable property?
Limited
Which area is the second search priority?
Directly above the fire
Which phrase is used to report that the primary search has been completed?
“Primary search is all clear”
Which statement best describes a primary search?
A quick search for victims in immediate danger.
For which type of search pattern do fire fighters turn right upon entering a room and then turn left at each corner around the room?
Right-handed
Which marking indicates a search is presently under way in a particular room?
A diagonal slash
Which technique is particularly well-suited for searching a large area such as a warehouse?
Team search
Which is the signal to the incident commander that the secondary search has been completed?
“Secondary search is clear”
When lives can be saved, how much risk is justified in trying to save them?
High
Where does the victim’s arm go in the one-person walking assist?
Around the rescuer’s neck
Which method is best suited for removing an unconscious victim from a dangerous location?
Drag
A blanket drag is best suited for a victim who
is not dressed.
When using a webbing sling drag, what helps support the victim’s head and neck?
The webbing sling
How does the fire fighter move when performing the fire fighter drag?
Crawling on hands and knees
What does the I in O-VEIS stand for?
Isolate
When rescuing a conscious person from a window using a ladder, where is the second fire fighter positioned?
A couple rungs below the ladder tip
When lowering an unconscious victim down a ladder, what is the position of the victim?
Horizontal, facing the rescuer
When lowering an unconscious child down a ladder, where should the rescuer’s hands be?
On the beams
When rescuing an unconscious victim from a window, how many fire fighters enter the window to rescue the victim?
One
Which is a critical factor to evaluate in size-up for search and rescue?
Victims’ ability to self-evacuate
The first priority for search teams is those areas:
where live victims may be immediately around the fire.
Which is a quick attempt to locate potential victims who may be in danger?
Primary search
What is the main purpose of the secondary search?
Locate any victims not found by the primary search
In the two-part marking system for indicating which rooms have been searched, which symbol means a search is complete?
An X
On which principle does a thermal imaging camera operate?
Temperature differentials
Which step should be performed before beginning search and rescue?
Perform a risk/benefit analysis.
Which is the first priority for a victim who is in a hazardous area and in need of medical treatment?
Remove the patient from the hazard.
Which is the biggest drawback of the two-person seat carry?
It is difficult to move through doors.
Which is the best way to confirm everyone has safely evacuated a building?
Conduct a thorough search
What is a secondary search?
A systematic search for victims after the fire is brought under control
What is the best source of information for identifying building layout, stairways, and exits?
Preincident plan
During a fire, where is a child likely to hide?
In a closet
Which search procedure is unacceptably dangerous?
Vent-enter-search
Where should a search rope be anchored?
Just outside the entry point
When assisting a conscious victim down a ladder, how can the rescuer maintain control of the victim’s descent?
Squeeze the victim against the ladder.
Which carry works best for children and small adults?
Cradle-in-arms
Which carry requires two rescuers?
Extremities
During an O-VEIS operation, where is the officer located?
Just outside the window
All other things being equal, which device is the most suitable for rescue operations?
Aerial platform
For personnel performing search and rescue operations, which item is especially important to maintain control of the flow path?
Door control
For which occupancy is shelter-in-place most likely to be the best option?
High-rise
