Chapter 7 "Interior Rescue Skills"

Question 1

RIT members must be trained to the point where they carry a mental _______ of solutions to common rescue and removal challenges.

Answer 1

toolbox

Question 2

When cutting a victim out from entanglement which way should you try to pull the person before cutting anything?

Answer 2

Feet-First

Question 3

Trauma Shears can cut through?

Answer 3

Most Cables

Question 4

For heavier wires you should use?

Answer 4

Wirecutters

Question 5

RIT members that become entangled must?

Answer 5

Back out of the area

Question 6

Never cut wires unless what has been secured at the building first?

Answer 6

Power

Question 7

An unconscious victim in an entanglement hazard can indicate?

Answer 7

Electrocution

Question 8

The Following Techniques are used for moving downed firefighters:

Answer 8

Converting SCBA to a Rescue Harness
Personal Harness
Using SCBA Straps as handles
Webbing/Sling-Assisted Drags
Rope/Webbing Drag
Push-Pull Drag
Blanket Drag
Firemans Carry
Simple 1:1 Pulley System

Question 9

What is one of the easiest ways to move a downed firefighter?

Answer 9

Using SCBA straps has handles

Question 10

Rope/Webbing Drag requires

Answer 10

20-25’ of 1” webbing or rope.

Question 11

When operating under high heat or compact conditions what drag is preferred?

Answer 11

Push-Pull

Question 12

What drag is often overlooked?

Answer 12

Blanket Drag

Question 13

What is a disadvantage to the firemans carry?

Answer 13

Strength, time, and exertion required.

Question 14

How many carabiners should be carried for each RIT rope?

Answer 14

2

Question 15

Techniques For Moving Firefighters Upstairs:

Answer 15

Two-Firefighter Rescue
Two-Team Rope Rescue
Litter-Assisted Rescue

Question 16

What is the preferred method for moving firefighters with neck or spinal injuries?

Answer 16

Litter-Assisted Rescue

Question 17

Drags and carries are not the best way to move firefighters with?

Answer 17

Spinal Injuries

Question 18

The easiest way to move a firefighter down stairs is?

Answer 18

Forward Drag

Question 19

When attempting a through-the-floor rescue you should clear the hole of?

Answer 19

any large debris and reinforce the floor around the hole.

Question 20

What can be used to reinforce around the hole?

Answer 20

Roof Ladders
Attic Ladders
Solid Core Doors

Question 21

NIOSH and UL reports indicate that floors

Answer 21

quickly collapse under fire conditions

Question 22

What new construction factors have been tied to quick floor collapse?

Answer 22

Modern Lightweight Construction

Question 23

Working End of Rope?

Answer 23

End used to tie the knot or hitch

Question 24

Running Part of Rope?

Answer 24

The free end that is used for hoisting or pulling.

Question 25

Standing Part of Rope?

Answer 25

The section between the working end and the running part.

Question 26

Techniques for Firefighters Trapped Below the Area of Operation:

Answer 26

Rope Rescue - Two-Rope Method
Rope Rescue - Single-Rope Method
Charged Hoseline Rescue (Unconscious and Conscious)
Ladder Rescue

Question 27

Two-Rope Method can be done with how many firefighters?

Answer 27

3 - firefighters however 5 is ideal.

Question 28

How many ropes are required for the Two-Rope Method?

Answer 28

2 - 50’ ropes

Question 29

How many firefighters and ropes are needed for Single-Rope method?

Answer 29

3 - firefighters however 5 is ideal.

1 - Rope

Question 30

What tool is often overlooked in through the hole rescues?

Answer 30

Charged Hoseline

Question 31

How many firefighters are needed for a through the hole rescue of an “unconscious” firefighter?

Answer 31

6 or more due to this being very physically demanding.

Question 32

A simple yet highly effective rescue technique for through the hole rescues…..

Answer 32

Ladder Rescue

Question 33

Are RIT’s intended to fill the role of collapse rescue teams?

Answer 33

No

Question 34

If a collapse occurs RIT must determine?

Answer 34

If they can enter the “hot” zone.

Question 35

RIT teams should be aware of fire suppression activity going on around collapse areas dues to?

Answer 35

The possibility of water pouring into the collapse zone causing a drowning risk to the downed firefighter

Question 36

Collapse rescues are ___________ intensive.

Answer 36

Resource

Question 37

A collapse should be declared as a?

Answer 37

MCI (Mass Casualty Incident)

Question 38

What method of extrication should be used for all downed firefighters from a building?

Answer 38

The easiest and safest