CHAPTER 9 - SEARCH Flashcards
Any facility in which a fire, accident, or natural disaster could cause substantial casualties or significant economic harm, through either property or infrastructure damage.
Target hazard
On going evaluation of influential factors at the scene of an incident
Size up
Striking the surface of a roof for floor to determine its structural integrity or locate underlying support members; the blunt and of a handle tool is used for this purpose
Sounding
To operate independently of the incident commanders command and control
Freelance
Rapid but thorough search to determine the location of the; performed either before or during fire suppression operations. Maybe done with or without a hose line.
Primary search
Slow, thorough search to ensure that no occupants were overlooked during the primary search; conducted after fire is under control by personnel who did not perform primary search
Secondary search
To reignite because of latent heat, Sparks, or smoldering embers; can be prevented by proper overhaul.
Re-kindle
Internationally recognized distress call
MAYDAY
Alarm that sounds when SCBA air supply is low, typically 25%
Low-pressure alarm
Two or more firefighters designated to perform firefighter rescue; they are stationed outside the hazard and must be standing by throughout the incident
Rapid intervention crew or team
Point at which air in the SCBA will last only long enough to exit hazardous atmosphere.
Point of no return
Size up is used to observe an incident scene to answer questions such as: what has happened and what is happening. True or false?
True – and what will happen.
Situational awareness can help firefighters determine if the building is occupied. True or false?
True
One way to determine if fire is on the other side of the door is for firefighters to slightly crack open the door. True or false?
False – you need to feel the door with the back of your hand/wrist.
Do not enter a structure in which survivors are not likely to be found. True or false?
True
During a structural search firefighters should work individually to find victims and save lives. True or false?
False – work in teams of two or more
Firefighters should maintain contact with the wall, and hoseline, or a search line when visibility is obscured. True or false?
True
Firefighters should enter the immediately dangerous to life and health atmosphere as soon as arriving on scene, sometimes without checking in with a supervisor. True or false?
False – always check in with incident safety officer or accountability officer
Assume the structure is occupied if there are no witnesses. True or false?
True
During the primary search, firefighters check for victims and assess fire conditions. True or false?
True
A secondary search is performed by the same personnel who participate in the primary search. True or false?
False – conducted by personnel who did not conduct primary search. “Fresh eyes”
On the fire floor, firefighters should start the search as close to the fire as possible. True or false?
True
Search teams can control egressed passageways by closing adjacent doors after a search. True or false?
True
Opening doors and windows can disrupt ventilation efforts. True or false?
True
The cradle in arms lift/carry is used to rescue unconscious adults. True or false?
False – incline drag
Firefighter should know personal physical limitations in order to be able to withdraw before being incapacitated. True or false?
True
May Day is a term used whenever firefighter is in immediate danger. True or false?
True
And evacuation signal is only given as a radio message. True or false?
False – audible warning devices on apparatus and radio
Filtering toxic air through our protective hood in a mayday situation will remove toxins. True or false?
False – it won’t
When escaping as a team, firefighter should leave the hose nozzle behind when withdrawing. True or false?
False – withdraw with the nozzle
The SCBA first (through the wall) method of escape should only be used as a last resort. True or false?
False – removing SCBA is last resort.
This search method is used to conduct a primary search and a large or complex area filled with smoke.
Wide area search method
This search method uses a system where the team leaders stay anchored at the door while other team members spread out in the room.
Oriented search method
This search method is used to locate both victims and hidden fires.
Thermal imager search method
The search method consists of guidelines such as: follow a systematic pattern during a search and start the search as close to the fire as possible on the fire floor.
General search method
This removal method enables to rescuers to carry conscious or unconscious victims.
Seat lift/carry
This removal method operates on the principle that most victims can evacuate a structure alone.
Self evacuation
This removal method is used to carry children or small, conscious adults.
Cradle in arms lift/carry
This removal method is useful when the heat and smoke force a firefighter to stay low.
Webbing drag
This removal method is commonly used in hospitals, high-rises, and high hazard industrial sites.
Shelter in place
This may Day event is caused when a firefighter loses contact with a partner, the hoseline or search line, or the orientation point.
Lost/disoriented
This may Day event occurs when a firefighter is caught on exposed wires or debris.
Entanglement
This made a event is created when a rapid rise in temperature exceeds their PPE level of protection
Thermal emergencies
This made a event can occur want to structure has been intentionally damage to create traps for responders.
Collapse/trapped
This made a event can be caused by a Firefighter running out of air
Air emergencies
Keeping hands and feet apart when crawling on stairs allows firefighters to_____stairs collapse.
Brace
What search method is used to conduct a primary search of large or complex area is filled with smoke?
Wide area search method
When marking searched rooms, a firefighter should never:
Block the door open with furniture
When using the federal emergency management agency’s urban search and rescue marking system what is noted to the right of the X?
Hazards
The two in, two out rule requires that there are:
Two firefighters outside the structure to rescue two firefighters working inside
The acronym LUNAR, the R stands for:
Resources needed
What seeking life Haven action should only be done as a last resort when it is too late to exit?
Use the hose stream for protection
When is escape the best option for a firefighter?
There is imminent threat of the structural collapse
When searching for an exit, use one hand to find the wind and the other hand to sweep the floor ahead to avoid:
Openings
In the rapid intervention crew team acronym AWARE, the R stands for:
A radio
Which may interfere with the efforts of a rapid intervention crew or team went searching for a down firefighter?
Noise producing devices on scene
The search mode of a tracking device used to locate lost or disoriented firefighters displays the distance and direction:
Toward and egressed transmitter positioned near an exit
What three skills should a firefighter learn to ensure survival?
Recognize potential hazards, escape unavoidable hazards, rescue lost or trapped firefighters
What for actions should a firefighter take in preparation for survival?
Practice basic firefighting techniques, practice situational awareness, anticipate types of survival situations based, and practice Mayday and self rescue techniques
What information must a firefighter communicate in the event of a made a situation?
Location. Unit. Name. Assignment. Resources needed. Situation.
What are the key principles of air management?
Always know how much air is left, no your point of no return, and inform incident command if you must exit
Firefighters use knowledge of building floorplans to conduct effective structural searches. True or false?
True
The ultimate responsibility for size up rests with the first arriving officer on scene. True or false?
False
If there is a possibility of extreme fire behavior, a firefighter should not attempt entry coordinated fire control and ventilation is implemented. True or false?
True
To exit the building, turn in the same direction you entered the room. True or false?
False
Before entry into an immediately dangerous to life and health area, firefighters should be aware of alternate means of egress. True or false?
True
During the primary search, firefighters check both known and likely locations of victims and fire conditions. True or false?
True
Most occupants will need assistance when evacuating a structure. True or false?
False
Escape is the best option one a firefighter has a completely exhausted air supply. True or false?
True
After a mayday transmission The rescue intervention crew should first gather the needed equipment. True or false?
False
After locating the down firefighter, the first priority of the rescue intervention crew or team is usually to stabilize injuries. True or false?
False
Which situational awareness clues alert firefighters to the possibility a building May be occupied?
Vehicles in the driveway
What is the best way to perform a quick visual survey of conditions while on the fire floor?
Get low to the floor
What victim removal method is common in both hospitals and correctional facilities?
Shelter in place
What is the most important survival technique for firefighters?
Avoid potential hazards
But made a situation is most common one instructor has been on fire for an extended period of time or while it is under construction?
Collapse/trapped
What survival action is best used in order to buy more time to escape?
Breach a wall
Assessment of a facility or location made before and emergency occurs, in order to prepare for an appropriate emergency response.
Pre incident survey
