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Chapter 10 Scene Lighting, Rescue Tools, Vehicle Extrication, and Tech Rescue Flashcards

1
Q

When dealing with scene lighting equipment a firefighter I should be able to ……….and a fire fighter II should be able too………

A

Operate it, Maintain it.

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The most common power source used by emergency service personal.

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Generators

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A portable generator typically has what type of outlets.

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110 volt and 220 volt

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A vehicle mounted generator can produce how much power?

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More then 50 kW

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5
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Name disadvantages of vehicle mounted generators.

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Noisy, make communication difficult, exhaust fumes can contaminate the scene.

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If small amounts of power are needed what can be used in conjunction with the vehicles electrical system?

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Inverter

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7
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Name advantages and disadvantages of using a inverter.

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Advantages: fuel efficient, minimal noise.
Disadvantage: exhaust, limited power, limited mobility.

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Name the two categories of lighting equipment.

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Portable and fixed

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9
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Name the watt range for a portable light.

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300-1000 watts

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10
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Name the watt range for a fixed light.

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500-1500 watts

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11
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What determines the number of fixed lights that can be placed on a apparatus.

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the amount of power available from the vehicle mounted generator or vehicles power system.

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12
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What three criteria must a auxiliary electrical equipment have>

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waterproof, intrinsically safe, designed for the amount of current.

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13
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Standard for electrical safety in the work place.

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NFPA 70E

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14
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Who should repair generators?

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Qualified personal or electrician.

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15
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Name the two ways that rescue tools can be classified.

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Their power source or their use.

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Name the two ways rescue tools can be classified if using there power source.

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Manual or power operated.

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17
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Name the five ways that rescue tools can be classified if using there use.

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Cutting, Stabilizing, Lifting, Pulling, Other Activities

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18
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Standard on power rescue tools.

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NFPA 1936

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19
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Name advantages of electric power tools.

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Electricity is readily available, lightweight tools, battery tools are portable.

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20
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Name a disadvantage of a portable battery powered tool.

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Less powerful then other tools.

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21
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Most powered rescue tools are powered by what?

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Hydraulic pumps

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22
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Name three ways that a hydraulic pump may be operated.

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hand, electric motor, gasoline engine

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23
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Name the four basic types of hydraulic and electric power rescue tools.

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Spreaders, Cutters, Combination Spreaders/Cutter, Extension Ram

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How many inches can a spreader typically open?

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32”

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25
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How many inches can a cutter typically open?

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7”

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26
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A rams force is strongest in which direction?

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Opening force (pushing ) is twice the force as it closing (pulling) force.

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27
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What type of saw is ideal when cutting sheet metal body panels and structural components on a vehicle.

A

Reciprocating saw

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28
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How many RPM’s can a rotary saw spin up to?

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6000

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29
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If a whizzer saw is run at 90psi from a SCBA bottle w/ a regulator, how long can it run?

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3 minutes

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30
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Air chisels are used to cut medium to heavy gauge metal, remove rivets and bolts. What PSI range are they ran at?

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90-250psi

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31
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Name four types of stabilization tools.

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Jacks, Buttress Tension Systems, Wheel Chocks, and Cribbing.

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32
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Jacks used in stabilization can also be used for what?

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Lifting

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33
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Used for heavy lifting, when used in conjunction with cribbing they can also be used for stabilization.

A

Hydraulic Jacks

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34
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Name two types of non hydraulic jacks.

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screw jack and ratchet lever jack.

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35
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Name two types of screw jacks.

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bar screw and trench screw

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36
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Bar screw jacks typically are not use for what?

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Lifting, just used for stabilizing.

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37
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What is the least stable of all types of jacks?

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Ratchet lever jack (high lift jack)

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38
Q

A buttress tension system is used in what scenario?

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A vehicle resting on its side or top.

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39
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What is the minimum amount of 4x4 post that should be used in a buttress tension systems?

A

Three

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40
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When placed against the downhill side of the rear tires of a vehicle, wheel chocks can hold a vehicle in place at what grade?

A

10-15 percent

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41
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Standard on Automotive Fire Apparatus.

A

NFPA 1901

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42
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Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus.

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NFPA 1906

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Wooden or plastic blocks used to stabilize a vehicle during vehicle extrication or debris following a structural collapse; typically 4x4” or larger and between 16-26” long

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Cribbing

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44
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Cribbing may have the ends painted to indicate what.

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Length

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45
Q

Plastic cribbing is prone to slipping when what?

A

Wet

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46
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Name three uses for lifting tools.

A

Lower a rescuer, lift a object, lift a victim

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47
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Name the three types of lifting bags.

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high pressure, medium pressure, low pressure

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48
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Deflated it lay about 1 inch thick. Surface area ranges from 6 x 6 to 36 x 36. Inflate up to 20”. Loses stability and raising power as it is raised.

A

High pressure lifting bag

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49
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Larger then high pressure bags and can inflate up to 6 feet. Most stable when fully inflated.

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Low and Medium pressure lifting bags

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50
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when cribbing during a lifting bag exercise, how should it be used?

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At least three pieces per layer and the top is solid.

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51
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Lifting bags should not contact materials hotter then what temp?

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220F

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52
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What two rules should be followed when stacking lifting bags?

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inflate the bottom bag first, never stack more then two bags .

53
Q

Name three uses for pulling tools.

A

Pull a vehicle apart, pull a object, stabilize a vehicle over a edge.

54
Q

Name three typical pulling tools.

A

Winches, Chains, and Come-Alongs

55
Q

Compared to other pulling tools these are stronger, faster to deploy, have a greater travel or pulling distance.

A

Winches

56
Q

Lighter and stronger then steel, floats on water, resist UV light, not affected by temp, does not recoil or whip when it breaks.

A

Synthetic Fiber Cable

57
Q

Area on either side of the winch cable where the cable can whip around if it breaks.

A

The danger zone

58
Q

A winch should never be operated when there are less then how many wraps of cable around the winch?

A

5

59
Q

In the event of a hook failure under a load, the broken hook will move in the direction of what?

A

the back of the hook

60
Q

Manually operated. Typically have a load capacity range of 1 to 10 tons.

A

Come-along

61
Q

What type of chain should be used in rescue situations and why?

A

Alloy steel chain. Resist abrasion, corrosion, and effects of hazardous atmospheres.

62
Q

Have a square drive onto which a socket is attached.

A

Pneumatic impact tools and wrenches.

63
Q

When should power tools be inspected?

A

At the beginning of each work shift.

64
Q

The first step pf an extrication is to

A

Size up the scene (begins at dispatch, continues through the incident)

65
Q

What is the primary hazard at any motor vehicle accident?

A

Traffic

66
Q

Wear your retroreflective vest at all times unless you are directly involved in what?

A

Fire fighting or Extrication

67
Q

How long can a airbag stay active even after the the battery has been disconnected?

A

60 minutes

68
Q

Additional hazards such as flammable adhesives, pressurized solvents, or flammable liquids are common hazards that may be found in what part of the vehicle?

A

Trunk or interior.

69
Q

Name seven common areas that magnesium may be found in a car.

A

Valve covers, Steering Columns, Mounting Brackets for ABS, Transmission Casing, Engine Blocks, Frame Supports, Exterior Body.

70
Q

On a MVA at least one hose line should be deployed and charged. What minimum size of hose line?

A

1 1/2”

71
Q

Electric an Hybrid vehicles have wiring that may be carrying how many volts?

A

650 volts DC

72
Q

most Electric vehicles have high voltage wiring that is orange, the 36 volt Saturn is what color?

A

Blue

73
Q

Victims who are not trapped should be removed from a vehicle when?

A

First, providing more room for rescue of the trapped.

74
Q

As each assessment is completed, crew members should report the information to who?

A

The IC.

75
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General wheel chock guidelines.

A

Place chocks in front of and behind tires. Place chocks on the downhill side of a vehicle on a incline. Place chocks on both sides of the tires if the ground is level or the direction of the grade is unknown. Test and apply the parking brake before placing chocks. Center chocks against the tread of the tire.

76
Q

To stabilize a vehicle using lifting bags what is required?

A

Used in pairs at opposing sides of the vehicle. (must still use cribbing)

77
Q

When using a buttress system the structs should be place at what degree.

A

A 50 - 70 degree angle.

78
Q

What should be done before shutting of a vehicles electrical system?

A

Lower windows, Unlock doors, Move seats back (if it is safe to do so).

79
Q

What battery cable is cut first?

A

Negative (2 inches)

80
Q

A electric vehicles electrical system should be considered unsafe for 10 minutes after the ignition has been shut down, it may hold a charge for how long?

A

24 hours

81
Q

Name four other types of passenger safety systems other then seat belts.

A

Supplemental Passenger Restraint Systems (SPRS), Side Impact Protection Systems (SIPS), Head Protection Systems (HPS), Extendable Roll Over Protection Systems( ROPS).

82
Q

The B-post may contain what.

A

Pretensions and SIPS control modules.

83
Q

Air bags and side curtain air bags can deploy at what speeds?

A

up to 200mph

84
Q

Vehicle protection systems can hold power and deploy for how long after the electrical system is off.

A

2-60 minutes

85
Q

What is the 5-10-12-18-20 rule?

A

stay 5 inches away from side impact bags and knee bolsters. 10 inches from driver frontal bag, 12-18 inches away from side impact curtains, 20 inches away from frontal passenger bags.

86
Q

You must cut the connection between the sensor and control unit of a SIPS restraint. Why?

A

They are not connected to the electrical system. They are mechanical activated from pressure sensors.

87
Q

Name the two types of head protection systems (HPS).

A

Window Curtains and Inflatable Tubes.

88
Q

Which of the HPS need to be cut by a knife to be deflated.

A

Inflatable Tubes.

89
Q

Extendable Roll Over Protection Systems (ROPS) are designed to be deployed under what conditions?

A

The vehicle is approaching 62 degrees latterly or 72 degrees longitudinally. 3G acceleration. Airborne for more then 80 milliseconds.

90
Q

Two sheets of glass laminated to a sheet of plastic sandwiched between them.

A

Safety glass

91
Q

Treated glass that is stronger than plate glass or a single sheet of laminated glass, crumbles when it is broken.

A

Tempered Glass

92
Q

The most effective tool for removing safety glass.

A

Saw

93
Q

Rear windows are what type of glass?

A

Can be both. Tempered or Safety

94
Q

Bolt on a vehicles door frame that the door latches onto in order to close.

A

Nader Pin

95
Q

Removing the doors and roof from a unibody construction vehicle can seriously compromise its structural integrity. Always place what under the B post of these vehicles prior to removing the roof.

A

Chock

96
Q

When rolling a dash where should cribbing be place on a unibody car? On a full frame car?

A

Under the A post, Between the frame and body.

97
Q

Name two hazards that can result from cutting the steering wheel.

A

Accidental air bag deployment, spring action of the wheel.

98
Q

Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualificaions

A

NFPA 1006

99
Q

Preventing the situation from getting worse. Involves blocking traffic, shutting off utilities, suppressing fires.

A

Stabilize the Situation

100
Q

Who determines the location of the incidents outer perimeter?

A

The IC.

101
Q

Personnel who enter the how zone must do these three things.

A

Sign in to the personal accountability system. Wear PPE designed for the Hazard. Be trained to manage the situation.

102
Q

What should personnel in the warm zone be dressed in?

A

Full PPE, ready to enter the Hot zone.

103
Q

List the five critical task that first responders should do when reaching the scene.

A

-Size up the situation - Communicate the information - Stabilized the situation - Stabilize the victim - Establish Scene security.

104
Q

Name the two categories that rope rescue can be divided into.

A

high angle/structural and wilderness/mountain rescue.

105
Q

Name the first three priorities in order during a structural collapse rescue operation.

A

Get un-trapped victims to a safe area. Extricate victims who are lightly trapped. Tech rescue teams rescue victims who are trapped deeper into the collapse.

106
Q

Name the five patterns of structural collapse.

A

Pancake, V-shape, Lean too, Cantilever, A-Frame

107
Q

Collapse pattern where the exterior walls fail together, causing the roof and upper floors to collapse onto each other. Least likely to have survivors or voids.

A

Pancake Collapse

108
Q

Collapse pattern occurs when the outer walls remain intact and the roof/upper floors collapse in the middle. Voids and survivors against the exterior walls.

A

V-shaped Collapse

109
Q

Collapse that occurs when one outer wall collapses and the other stays intact. Triangular void created where survivors may be.

A

Lean- to Collapse

110
Q

Collapse that occurs when a failure occurs to the floors and roof but not to a center wall. Creates voids on each side of the center support wall.

A

A-Frame Collapse

111
Q

Floors remain intact by walls that remain intact. most vulnerable to secondary collapse.

A

Cantilever Collapse

112
Q

Name seven physical hazards associated with collapse.

A

Sharp, jagged or unstable debris. Exposed wiring and Rebar. Broken Glass. Confined Spaces. Unprotected Openings. Heights. Secondary Collapse.

113
Q

Name eight environmental hazards associated with collapse.

A

Fire. Noise. Darkness. Temp Extremes. Adverse Weather. Damaged and leaking Utilities. Atmospheric Contamination. Haz Mat contamination.

114
Q

How does OSHA define a confine space?

A

Large enough to enter. Limited means of entry and egress. Not designed for continued occupancy.

115
Q

What does OATH stand for?

A

O=ok 1 tug. A=Advance 2 tugs. T= Take up 3 tugs. H= Help 4 tugs.

116
Q

The first task in a size up of a water rescue is to determine what.

A

Is this a rescue or a recovery.

117
Q

Mandatory for all personnel in the water, on a boat, within 10’ of the waters edge.

A

PFD’s

118
Q

Low head water dams trapped what against the upstream face of the dam?

A

Debris

119
Q

Corden off 100’ area in each direction of the trench. Eliminate vibration sources within 500’ of the trench. Place exit ladders not more then 50’ apart, with one by the victim. Ladders should extended 3’ above the trench.

A

Trench rescue safety guidelines

120
Q

During a machine rescue operation what should be done prior to shutting the machines power off?

A

Stabilize the machine using cribbing, chains, or heavy duty nylon strapping. Use a lock out / tag out device to secure the power source.

121
Q

Slower, large access doors, manual or automatic controls, carry up to 3 tons, as large as 12 x 14 feet.

A

Freight Elevator

122
Q

Elevator used in structures less then 6 stories high. A mechanical room containing the power unit is located within 100’ of the elevator shaft.

A

Hydraulic Elevator

123
Q

T or F The majority of escalator rescues result from victims fingers and toes becoming caught between the step treads and guard plates, or sandals becoming wedged between the treads. To extricate the victim use hand pressure or a crank to move the tread backwards.

A

True

124
Q

Name hazards of caves.

A

toxic gas, o2 deficiency, tight spaces, sharp rocks, potential for cave ins, lack of light, standing or running water.

125
Q

Name hazards of mines.

A

Toxic gas, O2 deficiency, explosive atmosphere, cave ins, abandoned tools and equipment, lack of light, standing water.

126
Q

Name hazards of tunnels.

A

Toxic gas, O2 deficiency, smoke, fire, tangled debris, electrified rails or wires, lack of light, standing water or other fluids, biological waste in sewers.

127
Q

What four things should you always do when responding to a situation involving electricity?

A

Assume line is energized. Establish scene security and deny entry. Call for electric company. Stand by until electric company arrives. Allow only electric company personal to cut wires.

128
Q

Electrical field that radiates outward from where the current enters the ground; its intensity dissipates rapidly as distance increases from the point of entry.

A

Ground Gradient

129
Q

How would you estimate a safe distance to be protected from ground gradient?

A

Take the distance between two power poles and stay that distance away.

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