Chapter 12 Search and Rescue

Question 1

An immediate and quick search of the structures likely to contain survivors (NFPA 1670)

Answer 1

Primary search

Question 2

A return to flaming combustion after an apparent but incomplete extinguishment (NFPA 921)

Answer 2

Rekindle

Question 3

Those activities directed at locating endangered persons from danger, treating the injured, and providing for transport to an appropriate healthcare facility (NFPA 1500)

Answer 3

Rescue

Question 4

Land-based efforts to find victims or recover bodies (NFPA 1951(

Answer 4

Search

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Search rope

Question 6

A detailed, systemic search of an area that is conducted after the fire has been suppressed (NFPA 1670)

Answer 6

Secondary Search

Question 7

An electronic device that detects differences in temperatures based on infrared energy and then generates images based on those data. It is commonly used in smoke-filled environments to locate victims as well as to search for hidden fire during size-up and overhaul

Answer 7

Thermal Imaging Device

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Transitional Attack

Question 9

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 states of an incident.

Answer 9

Two-in/Two-out rule