Chapter 7 "Interior Rescue Skills" Flashcards
RIT members must be trained to the point where they carry a mental _______ of solutions to common rescue and removal challenges.
toolbox
When cutting a victim out from entanglement which way should you try to pull the person before cutting anything?
Feet-First
Trauma Shears can cut through?
Most Cables
For heavier wires you should use?
Wirecutters
RIT members that become entangled must?
Back out of the area
Never cut wires unless what has been secured at the building first?
Power
An unconscious victim in an entanglement hazard can indicate?
Electrocution
The Following Techniques are used for moving downed firefighters:
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
What is one of the easiest ways to move a downed firefighter?
Using SCBA straps has handles
Rope/Webbing Drag requires
20-25’ of 1” webbing or rope.
When operating under high heat or compact conditions what drag is preferred?
Push-Pull
What drag is often overlooked?
Blanket Drag
What is a disadvantage to the firemans carry?
Strength, time, and exertion required.
How many carabiners should be carried for each RIT rope?
2
Techniques For Moving Firefighters Upstairs:
Two-Firefighter Rescue
Two-Team Rope Rescue
Litter-Assisted Rescue
What is the preferred method for moving firefighters with neck or spinal injuries?
Litter-Assisted Rescue
Drags and carries are not the best way to move firefighters with?
Spinal Injuries
The easiest way to move a firefighter down stairs is?
Forward Drag
When attempting a through-the-floor rescue you should clear the hole of?
any large debris and reinforce the floor around the hole.
What can be used to reinforce around the hole?
Roof Ladders
Attic Ladders
Solid Core Doors
NIOSH and UL reports indicate that floors
quickly collapse under fire conditions
What new construction factors have been tied to quick floor collapse?
Modern Lightweight Construction
Working End of Rope?
End used to tie the knot or hitch
Running Part of Rope?
The free end that is used for hoisting or pulling.
Standing Part of Rope?
The section between the working end and the running part.
Techniques for Firefighters Trapped Below the Area of Operation:
Rope Rescue - Two-Rope Method
Rope Rescue - Single-Rope Method
Charged Hoseline Rescue (Unconscious and Conscious)
Ladder Rescue
Two-Rope Method can be done with how many firefighters?
3 - firefighters however 5 is ideal.
How many ropes are required for the Two-Rope Method?
2 - 50’ ropes
How many firefighters and ropes are needed for Single-Rope method?
3 - firefighters however 5 is ideal.
1 - Rope
What tool is often overlooked in through the hole rescues?
Charged Hoseline
How many firefighters are needed for a through the hole rescue of an “unconscious” firefighter?
6 or more due to this being very physically demanding.
A simple yet highly effective rescue technique for through the hole rescues…..
Ladder Rescue
Are RIT’s intended to fill the role of collapse rescue teams?
No
If a collapse occurs RIT must determine?
If they can enter the “hot” zone.
RIT teams should be aware of fire suppression activity going on around collapse areas dues to?
The possibility of water pouring into the collapse zone causing a drowning risk to the downed firefighter
Collapse rescues are ___________ intensive.
Resource
A collapse should be declared as a?
MCI (Mass Casualty Incident)
What method of extrication should be used for all downed firefighters from a building?
The easiest and safest
