Emergency Rescue Procedures

Question 1

How long should you allow air to escape to ensure RIT pack is functional

Answer 1

2-3 seconds

Question 2

RIT equalization should take about

Answer 2

10 seconds

Question 3

Failing to undo the chest strap could result in

Answer 3

facepiece dislodgment

Question 4

Rescuing a unconscious firefighter from a basement requires at least

Answer 4

3 fire fighters, ideally 4

Question 5

Rotate downed firefighters head to the ______ side, and feet on the _____ rung

Answer 5

right, in order to access their bypass valve

lowest wrung

Question 6

*Given the circumstances. it may be beneficial to move FF to a safe isolated room nearby to improve conditions before removing/replacing facepiece

Answer 6

true

Question 7

How much of a turn of the bypass valve will trip the positive pressure

Answer 7

1/2 turn

Question 8

Do not use transfill/UAC as buddy breather

Answer 8

True

Question 9

DRD are usefull for removing a downed FF but

Answer 9

limit the ability to manipulate FF around corners or up and down stairs

Question 10

Typical walls are constructed with

Answer 10

16 inch center studs

Question 11

***If a problem cannot be remedied in 30 seconds, you must exit the IDLH immediately

Answer 11

True

Question 12

There are 4 distinct SCBA emergencies

Answer 12

1. Straps/Buckles
2. Facepiece
3. Hoses and regulator
4. Out of air and Cylinder

Question 13

** If a shoulder strap or waist strap were to become loose, cut, torn, or unbuckled, the user would feel the SCBA shift to one side. Although this may cause additional stresses, it is not an immediately dangerous situation but does need to be corrected quickly.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

**If you experience any type of backplate or harness failures, exit the structure immediately.

Answer 14

True