Chapter 10

Question 1

Primary Search Priorities.

Search teams should focus their efforts on:

And then:

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Answer 1

Most severely threatened are closest to the fire.

Once the fire floor has been searched, the floor above should be checked.

Question 2

This technique is used in support of a fire attack or independently of it. Firefighters close interior doors to isolate the fire and then remove heat and smoke with ventilation.

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Answer 2

Safe zoning

Question 3

When opening an outwards opening door, firefighters hould remain on the ______ side.

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Answer 3

Hinge side

Question 4

Searching Multistory Buildings

In order of priority, the most critical areas in a multistory building are as follows:

(3)

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Answer 4

• Fire floor
• Floor above
• Top floor

Question 5

When a violation of the two-in/two/out rule has been violated NFPA requires an investigation The results should be:

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Answer 5

Reported to the chief in writing.

Question 6

Unless the downed firefighters are equipped with electronic locator devices, the RIC leader must obtain:

(5)

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Answer 6

• How many FFs are in distress
• Last know location
• If radio contact has been made or a distress signal received
• Radio channel on which the DFFs are on
• If a tag line or hoseline can be used to help locat the DFF.