CHAPTER 18 - Fire Fighter Survival

Question 1

Who is responsible for conducting a risk/benefit analysis during this fire?

Answer 1

Incident commander

Question 2

Which of the following is not a hazard indicator?

Answer 2

Time of day

Question 3

Which of the following is not part of the 11 Rules of Engagement?
Choices: Constantly monitor fire-ground communications for critical radio reports., Report unsafe practices or conditions that can harm you., Do not abandon your position and retreat before deteriorating conditions can harm you unless directed to do so by the IC, or Declare a mayday as soon as you think you are in danger.

Answer 3

Do not abandon your position and retreat before deteriorating conditions can harm you unless directed to do so by the IC.

Question 4

If you become lost during your search, what should your first action be?

Answer 4

Transmit a mayday communication over the radio.

Question 5

The time rating for an SCBA is based on a standard rate of consumption for a typical:

Answer 5

adult under low exertion conditions in a test laboratory.

Question 6

When is a personnel accountability report not necessary?

Answer 6

Upon transfer of command

Question 7

Which of the following rapid intervention pack evolutions is accomplished using the high-pressure hose?
Choices: Replacing the regulator and air supply on a downed fire fighter’s SCBA, Filling a downed fire fighter’s SCBA air cylinder to increase the pressure in his or her air cylinder, Replacing the hose that supplies the SCBA regulator on the downed fire fighter’s SCBA, or Replacing the face piece and air supply on a downed fire fighter’s SCBA

Answer 7

Filling a downed fire fighter’s SCBA air cylinder to increase the pressure in his or her air cylinder

Question 8

What is the first step you should take if you are trapped in an entanglement during an emergency situation?

Answer 8

Initiate a mayday.