Chapter 18

Question 1

The use of a limited air supply in such a way as to ensure that it will last long enough to enter a hazardous area, accomplish needed tasks, and return safely.

Answer 1

Air management

Question 2

A component integrated within the protective coat element to aid in the rescue of an incapacitated fire fighter.

Answer 2

Drag rescue device (DRD)

Question 3

A rope used for orientation when fire fighters are inside a structure where there is low or no visibility. The line is attached to a fixed object outside the hazardous area.

Answer 3

Guideline

Question 4

Periodic reports verifying the status of responders assigned to an incident or planned event.

Answer 4

Personnel accountability report (PAR)

Question 5

A system that readily identifies both the location and function of all members operating at an incident scene.

Answer 5

Personnel accountability system

Question 6

A minimum of two fully equipped personnel on site, in a ready state, for immediate rescue of disoriented, injured, lost, or trapped rescue personnel.

Answer 6

Rapid intervention crew/company

Question 7

A portable air supply that provides an emergency source of breathing air for a single fire fighter who has run out of air or whose air supply is insufficient to safely exit from an IDLH atmosphere.

Answer 7

Rapid intervention pack

Question 8

An assessment of the risk to rescuers versus the benefits that can be derived from their intended actions.

Answer 8

Risk/benefit analysis

Question 9

A location remote or separated from the effects of a fire so that such effects no longer pose a threat.

Answer 9

Safe location

Question 10

Escaping or exiting a hazardous area under one’s own power.

Answer 10

Self-rescue

Question 11

Comparing potential positive results to potential negative consequences is called

A. causative factors.

B. management factors.

C. risk-benefit analysis.

D. standard operating procedures

Answer 11

C. risk-benefit analysis.

Question 12

During an incident, if fire fighters observe an increase in risk of their operations, they must report it to the

A. company officer.

B. sector officer.

C. safety officer.

D. incident commander.

Answer 12

A. company officer.

Question 13

The manner in which a fire department conduct operations at an emergency incident is defined by

A. general operating guidlines.

B. the incident commander.

C. department policies.

D. standard operating procedures.

Answer 13

D. standard operating procedures.

Question 14

The standard radio terminology used to report a hazardous condition or situation is

A. “Emergency traffic.”

B. “Mayday.”

C. “Halt operations.”

D. “Retreat.”

Answer 14

A. “Emergency traffic.”

Question 15

A crew that is assigned to stand by fully dressed, equipped for action, and ready to deploy at an incident scene is called a(n)

A. technical rescue crew.

B. EMS team.

C. special recovery team.

D. rapid intervention crew.

Answer 15

D. rapid intervention crew.

Question 16

What is the first step of self-rescue?

A. Manually set off your PASS alarm.

B. Call for assistance.

C. Exit the structure .

D. Orient yourself within the structure.

Answer 16

B. Call for assistance.

Question 17

While awaiting rescue, a fire fighter may find a temporary location that provides refuge. What is this location called?

A. Safety point

B. Safe haven

C. Rescue point

D. Landmark

Answer 17

B. Safe haven

Question 18

Upon reaching a downed fire fighter, what is the most critical decision for the rescuers?

A. How much time and effort will be needed to remove the fire fighter

B. The treatment of the fire fighters injuries

C. The location of the fire fighter and rescuers

D. How to exit the structure

Answer 18

A. How much time and effort will be needed to remove the fire fighter

Question 19

What is the most common form of critical incident stress management (CISM)?

A. Group mediation

B. Professional counselling

C. Peer defusing

D. Self-reconciliation

Answer 19

C. Peer defusing

Question 20

CISM debriefings are usually held

A. within 24 to 72 hours after a major incident.

B. within hours after a major incident.

C. in special operating facilities.

D. in one-on-one interviews.

Answer 20

A. within 24 to 72 hours after a major incident.

Question 21

What is the primary desired outcome in any fire department operation?

A. Fire fighter survival

B. No rekindle

C. Effective ICS

D. Reduced water damage

Answer 21

A. Fire fighter survival

Question 22

Fire fighters will accept a higher level of risk in exchange for

A. the possibility of saving lives.

B. the possibility of saving property.

C. property that is lost.

D. persons who are already lost.

Answer 22

A. the possibility of saving lives.

Question 23

Observable factors that might indicate a hazard include

A. building construction.

B. weather conditions.

C. occupancy

D. all of the above.

Answer 23

D. all of the above.

Question 24

Which of the following must be learned and practiced before they can be implemented?

A. CISMs

B. SOPs

C. GOPs

D. DUIs

Answer 24

B. SOPs

Question 25

What does the NFPA 704 Diamond indicate? A. PARs are present. B. RICs are present. C. Ventilation is necessary. D. Hazardous materials are present.

Answer 25

D. Hazardous materials are present.

Question 26

When initiating a mayday, A. give a weather repon. B. give a LUNAR report. C. give a CISD report. D. give a PASS report.

Answer 26

B. give a LUNAR report.

Question 27

When a firefighter needs immediate assistance, the incident commander should immediately deploy A. the SOP. B. the PASS. C. the RIC. D. the radio.

Answer 27

C. The Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC)

Question 28

The assessment of the risks and benefits and the decision to commit crews to the interior of a burning structure is the responsibility of the _________ .

Answer 28

incident commander

Question 29

During an incident , company officers, sector officers, and safety officers are involved in risk analysis on a(n) _________ basis.

Answer 29

continuous

Question 30

Hazardous conditions may or may not be evident by _________ .

Answer 30

simple observation

Question 31

The only way to become proficient at a skill is through _________ .

Answer 31

training

Question 32

Team _________ means that a company arrives at a fire together, works together, and leaves together.

Answer 32

integrity

Question 33

The word _________ is used to indicate that a fire fighter is in trouble and requires immediate assistance.

Answer 33

mayday

Question 34

Safety and survival inside a fire building can be directly related to remaining _________ within the building.

Answer 34

oriented

Question 35

Air _________ is important to all fire fighters and relates to the basic fact that air equals time.

Answer 35

management

Question 36

The purpose of _________ is to reduce the effects of fatigue during an emergency operation.

Answer 36

rehabilitation

Question 37

True/False It is permissible to risk the life of a fire fighter only in a situation where there is a reasonable and realistic possibility of saving a life.

Answer 37

True

Question 38

True/False Fire fighters must be capable of working in environments that include a wide range of hazards.

Answer 38

True

Question 39

True/False Teamwork and communication are critical parts of all emergency operations.

Answer 39

True

Question 40

True/False Rapid intervention crews/companies should be in place at any incident where fire fighters are in operation

Answer 40

False, they should be ready at every sturcture fires

Question 41

True/False The best method to remain oriented within a low visibility structure is to stay in contact with a team member.

Answer 41

False, it's staying in contact with the hose line.

Question 42

True/False The SCBA cylinder’s time rating is based on the minimum amount of time the cylinder will last during operations.

Answer 42

False, it's based on users physical activity level

Question 43

True/False Sometimes fire fighters react to critical incidents in ways that are not positive.

Answer 43

True

Question 44

What is critical incident stress?

Answer 44

Critical incident stress refers to the range of physical and psychological symptoms that might be experienced by someone as a result of being involved in a traumatic critical incident. Critical incident stress is simply the body's normal reaction to an abnormal event.

Question 45

True/False The stages of emotional reaction after a critical incident can occur within minutes or months or the incident.

Answer 45

True