Chapter 10 Structural search and rescue Flashcards
Situational awareness during a search and rescue operation is important, what conditions should be observed and communicated? (There’s a lot but try to name a few)
Changes in heat level
Smoke behaviour
Change in neutral plane
Known location of victims or occupants
Location of safe havens and exit routes
Indications of floor or ceiling collapse
etc…
What is the benchmark time a firefighter should have before calling a mayday?
60 seconds
True or false?
If you need clarification for an order you should not ask for clarification because you don’t have time
False, always ask
For the principles of air management, what three key points do you need to keep in mind:
- Know how much air you have left
-Know your point of no return
-Inform the IC if you need to exit the structure
True or false?
Air consumption varies from person to person based on health and fitness factors
True
Hearing, touching and seeing constitute being in PAR (personal accountability report) with someone
question
Explain the importance and function of the bypass valve
When the regulator fails or and hinderances occur with the SCBA, the bypass valve allows free flow of air instead of air on command (air consumption increases)
Creating a gap between mask and chin when the SCBA is empty is an emergency procedure, what should you do to protect yourself while doing that
Get low to the ground
When should you do air monitoring?
To determine whether atmsophere at an incident is safe or not; anytime IDLH is suspected; identify gas leaks
True or false?
Air monitoring can influence your choice of tools during an operation
True
When doing search preparation what is the all important first step?
Do a 360
What are the levels for an environment to be considered enriched or deficient?
Enriched is above: 23.5
Deficient is below: 19.5 (SCBA required)
LEL question
page 443
What are the two types of test you can use to calibrate a air monitoring device
Bump test and zero cal
When performing air monitoring safety, is it important to be downwind or upwind
Upwind
In the search preparation what is the ultimate first step?
360
True or false?
A thermal camera is useful because it can scan through objects
false
When scanning with a thermal camera, scanning a mirror or reflective surface can be confusing because:
You can see your own reflection or reflection of others
What are three marking systems practices?
Chalk or crayon
Designed door markers
Latch straps over doorknobs
True or false?
The secondary search is always quicker because a primary search has already been done
False!
Primary search is quick and secondary is slow
True or false?
The same guys who did a primary should do the secondary search because they already know the layout of the house
False
A different crew should do it
What are two things you should announce on the radio when doing primary search?
Windows and doors
Should you start the search closest to the fire or away from the fire?
Closest to the fire
True or false?
During a primary search you should move objects around to make it more effective
False don’t move anything
What does the VEIS acronym stand for?
Vent
Enter
Isolate
Search
Strictly for exterior to interior search
What are a few reasons to use a shelter-in-place?
(hint: there’s 5)
Hazard is minor
Safe inside the structure
Victims are incapacitated or cannot be moved
Staffing is limited
Structure provides a protective barrier
What is the radio protocol for a MAYDAY call?
page 467
MAYDAY acronyms that help describe your situation
LIPS and LUNAR
LOCATION
IDENITIFICATION
PROBLEM
SURVIVAL
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LOCATION
UNIT
NAME
ASSIGNMENT AND AIR SUPPLY
RESSOURCES NEEDED
Are RIC crew consists of at least __ firefighters
2
Upon arriving to a down firefighter, what is the first thing to check?
Air supply
