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Chapter 18 Flashcards

1
Q

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.

A

Air management

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2
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A component integrated within the protective coat element to aid in the rescue of an incapacitated fire fighter.

A

Drag rescue device (DRD)

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3
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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.

A

Guideline

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4
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Periodic reports verifying the status of responders assigned to an incident or planned event.

A

Personnel accountability report (PAR)

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5
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A system that readily identifies both the location and function of all members operating at an incident scene.

A

Personnel accountability system

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6
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A minimum of two fully equipped personnel on site, in a ready state, for immediate rescue of disoriented, injured, lost, or trapped rescue personnel.

A

Rapid intervention crew/company

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7
Q

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.

A

Rapid intervention pack

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8
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An assessment of the risk to rescuers versus the benefits that can be derived from their intended actions.

A

Risk/benefit analysis

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9
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A location remote or separated from the effects of a fire so that such effects no longer pose a threat.

A

Safe location

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10
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Escaping or exiting a hazardous area under one’s own power.

A

Self-rescue

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11
Q

Comparing potential positive results to potential negative consequences is called

A. causative factors.

B. management factors.

C. risk-benefit analysis.

D. standard operating procedures

A

C. risk-benefit analysis.

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12
Q

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.

A

A. company officer.

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13
Q

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.

A

D. standard operating procedures.

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14
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The standard radio terminology used to report a hazardous condition or situation is

A. “Emergency traffic.”

B. “Mayday.”

C. “Halt operations.”

D. “Retreat.”

A

A. “Emergency traffic.”

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15
Q

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.

A

D. rapid intervention crew.

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16
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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.

A

B. Call for assistance.

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17
Q

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

A

B. Safe haven

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18
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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

A

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

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19
Q

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

A. Group mediation

B. Professional counselling

C. Peer defusing

D. Self-reconciliation

A

C. Peer defusing

20
Q

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.

A

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

21
Q

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

A

A. Fire fighter survival

22
Q

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.

A

A. the possibility of saving lives.

23
Q

Observable factors that might indicate a hazard include

A. building construction.

B. weather conditions.

C. occupancy

D. all of the above.

A

D. all of the above.

24
Q

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

A. CISMs

B. SOPs

C. GOPs

D. DUIs

A

B. SOPs

25
Q

What does the NFPA 704 Diamond indicate?

A. PARs are present.

B. RICs are present.

C. Ventilation is necessary.

D. Hazardous materials are present.

A

D. Hazardous materials are present.

26
Q

When initiating a mayday,

A. give a weather repon.

B. give a LUNAR report.

C. give a CISD report.

D. give a PASS report.

A

B. give a LUNAR report.

27
Q

When a firefighter needs immediate assistance, the incident commander should immediately deploy

A. the SOP.

B. the PASS.

C. the RIC.

D. the radio.

A

C. The Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC)

28
Q

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 _________ .

A

incident commander

29
Q

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

A

continuous

30
Q

Hazardous conditions may or may not be evident by _________ .

A

simple observation

31
Q

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

A

training

32
Q

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

A

integrity

33
Q

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

A

mayday

34
Q

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

A

oriented

35
Q

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

A

management

36
Q

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

A

rehabilitation

37
Q

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.

A

True

38
Q

True/False

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

A

True

39
Q

True/False

Teamwork and communication are critical parts of all emergency operations.

A

True

40
Q

True/False

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

A

False, they should be ready at every sturcture fires

41
Q

True/False

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

A

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

42
Q

True/False

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

A

False, it’s based on users physical activity level

43
Q

True/False

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

A

True

44
Q

What is critical incident stress?

A

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.

45
Q

True/False

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

A

True

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