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Chapter 12 Search and Rescue Flashcards

1
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An immediate and quick search of the structures likely to contain survivors

A

Primary search

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A return to flaming combustion after apparent but incomplete extinguishment.

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Rekindle

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Those activities directed at locating endangered persons at an emergency incident, removing those persons at an emergency incident, removing those persons from danger, treating the injured, and providing for transport to an appropriate healthcare facility.

A

Rescue

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4
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Land-based efforts to find victims or recover bodies.

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Search

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A guide rope used by fire fighters that allows them to maintain contact with a fixed point.

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Search rope

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6
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A detailed, systematic search of an area that is conducted after the fire has been suppressed.

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Secondary search

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7
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An electronic device that detects differences in temperature based on infrared energy and then generates images based on those data. This device is used in smoky environments to locate victims.

A

Thermal imaging device

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8
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An offensive fire attack initiated by an exterior, indirect handline operation into the fire compartment to initiate cooling while transitioning into interior direct fire attack in coordination with ventilation operations.

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Transitional attack

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9
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A safety procedure that requires a minimum of two personnel to enter a hazardous area and a minimum of two backup personnel to remain outside the hazardous area during the initial stages of an incident.

A

Two-in/two-out

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10
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The removal of a person from a confined space is classified as a

A. search.

B. rescue.

C. primary rescue.

D. secondary search.

A

B. rescue.

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11
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When a building is occupied, fire fighters should first rescue the occupants who are

A. in the most immediate danger.

B. in the least danger.

C. the most easily accessed.

D. closest to the exits.

A

A. in the most immediate danger.

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12
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A search begins with the areas where

A. the greatest number of hazards exist

B. the building expenences the greatest traffic

C. occupants are expected.

D. victims are at the greatest risk.

A

D. victims are at the greatest risk.

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13
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After the area immediately around fire is searched in an apartment building, the next priority is to search the

A. area directly above the fire.

B. area directly below the fire.

C. highest Ooors in the building.

D. hallways and exus.

A

A. area directly above the fire.

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14
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When conducting searches in high-rise buildings, it is important to work

A. from the bottom floor up.

B. from the middle floors out.

C. from the walls to the middle of the rooms.

D. as teams, coordinating searches.

A

D. as teams, coordinating searches.

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15
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The three most important senses during a search are

A. sight, sound, and taste.

B. touch, sight, and taste.

C. sight, sound, and touch.

D. sound, taste, and touch.

A

C. sight, sound, and touch.

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16
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Information gathered from search operations needs to be communicated to the

A. secondary search team.

B. incident commander.

C. safety officer.

D. rapid intervention company/crew.

A

B. incident commander.

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17
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Search ropes should be used to

A. help fire fighters exit the area.

B. keep search teams connected.

C. search wide open spaces.

D. encourage search teams’ progress.

A

A. help fire fighters exit the area.

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18
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After the fire is under control and the structural stability of the building is confirmed, fire fighters should begin a

A. primary search.

B. secondary search.

C. rescue.

D. safety search.

A

B. secondary search.

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19
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Searchers can use the hose line to guide them out of the building if they follow the

A. female coupling.

B. main attack line.

C. male coupling.

D. secondary attack line.

A

C. male coupling.

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20
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If the person is capable or walking, rescuers may only need to use the

A. one-person walking assist.

B. two-person seat carry.

C. cradle-in-arms carry.

D . three-person walking assist.

A

A. one-person walking assist.

21
Q

The two-person seat carry is used when the victim

A. is very large.

B. must be carried up or down stairs.

C. is a child.

D. is disabled or paralyzed.

A

D. is disabled or paralyzed.

22
Q

The clothes drag is used to move a victim who is on the floor and

A. is too heavy for one rescuer.

B. must be carried up or down stairs.

C. is disabled or paralyzed.

D. is difficult to reach.

A

A. is too heavy for one rescuer.

23
Q

The fire fighter drag utilizes the victim’s

A. clothing as a handle.

B. tied hands.

C. weight to assist the movement.

D. ability to assist moving.

A

B. tied hands.

24
Q

To rescue a victim through a window, raise the ladder and secure it in the rescue position with the tip

A. above the windowsill.

B. in the open window.

C. just below the windowsill.

D. upwind from the window.

A

C. just below the windowsill.

25
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When removing an unresponsive victim on a ladder, the fire fighter on the ladder should

A. maintain continuous eye contact with the victim.

B. maintain eye contact with the second fire fighter.

C. face the victim.

D. remain on the ladder until a rescue team can assist the descent.

A

C. face the victim.

26
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When a ladder rescue involves a conscious victim, the fire fighter should

A. establish verbal contact.

B. urge the victim to jump.

C. have the victim climb down facing the fire fighter.

D. have the victim exit head first.

A

A. establish verbal contact.

27
Q

When rescuing heavy adults using a ladder, the rescuer should

A. get more help-three rescuers at a minimum.

B. use two ladders.

C. place two ladders side by side.

D. all of the above.

A

D. all of the above.

28
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Long backboard rescues are used to

A. carry a conscious victim down a ladder.

B. remove a victim from a vehicle.

C. aid with a one-rescuer drag.

D. aid with a fire fighter drag.

A

B. remove a victim from a vehicle.

29
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A webbing sling provides a secure grip around

A. the victim’s upper body.

B. the victim’s waist.

C. the victim’s arms.

D. the victim’s legs and feet.

A

A. the victim’s upper body.

30
Q

A(n) _________ is done to look for victims who need assistance to leave a dangerous area.

A

search

31
Q

Saving _______ has the highest priority of all operations.

A

lives

32
Q

_________ can reduce interior temperatures and improve visibility, enabling search teams to locate victims more rapidly.

A

Ventilation

33
Q

The _______ process at every fire should include a specific evaluation of critical factors for search and rescue.

A

size-up

34
Q

Occupants who are asleep are at a(n) _______ risk than occupants who are awake.

A

greater

35
Q

Upon completion of all searches, the priority can shift to _______ and _______ the fire.

A

controlling, extinguishing

36
Q

Search team members may have to _______ to stay below layers of hot gases and smoke.

A

crawl

37
Q

Search teams must have a(n) _________ escape route in case fire conditions change.

A

secondary

38
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Searched rooms should be _________ so other searchers will know they have been searched.

A

marked

39
Q

The incident commander is responsible for managing the level of _________ during emergency operations.

A

risk

40
Q

True/False

Fire fighters need to focus on fire suppression so they can prepare for search and rescue operations.

A

False

41
Q

True/False

Observations of the size and condition of the building can provide valuable information when trying to determine how many people may need rescue.

A

True

42
Q

True/False

Search and rescue operations should utilize only one search and rescue team.

A

False

43
Q

True/False

More fire fighters will be needed for search and rescue operations in a nursing home than in a similar-sized office building.

A

True

44
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True/False

It is often difficult to obtain accurate information from people who have just escaped from a burning building.

A

True

45
Q

True/False

Standard operating procedures emphasize various search patterns to ensure complete searches.

A

False

46
Q

True/False

It is justifiable to risk the safety of fire fighters if there is a potential to save lives.

A

True

47
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The two-in/two-out rule can be broken if there is a life-threatening situation.

A

True

48
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Most people who realize they are in danger will attempt to escape on their own.

A

True

49
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True/False

In some situations, the best option is to shelter occupants in place.

A

True

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