Essentials Ch 9 Flashcards
Size up involves observing the scene of an incident in order to answer the following questions:
What HAS happened What IS happening What IS GOING to happen The ongoing evaluation of influential factors at the scene of an incident. Pg 425
__________ is an important aspect of situational awareness.
Communication
Pg 426
During searches, safety guidelines are in place; work in teams of ____ or ______ and always remain in ______, _____, or ______ contact.
Two or more / physical, visual or vocal contact
Pg 427
Who can be a source of information about occupants who haven’t been accounted for?
Witnesses
Pg 428
What are the two objectives of a structural search?
Searching for life (locating and removing victims using a primary and secondary search)
Assessing fire conditions (obtain info about the location and extent of the fire
Pg 430
Primary searches are done in this order of priority:
Most severely threatened (closest to fire or above)
Largest numbers (ares containing the largest possible number of victims)
Remainder of hazard zone (areas farthest from fire)
Exposures (interior and exterior)
Pg 431
When is the secondary search conducted?
After the primary and after initial fire suppression and ventilation has been completed (done by personnel not part of the primary search).
Pg 431
General methods for searches follow a ______ ______.
Systematic pattern
Pg 431
When you remove a victim from a room, which direction do you follow?
The opposite of which you came in.
Pg 431
List the different methods of searches:
General search Oriented Search Wide area search TIC Pg 431
What search method has an anchor person while other members spread out?
Oriented Search
Pg 435
What search method uses a dedicated search line (200 ft of 3/8” rope with a Kevlar sheath) and a minimum of 3 members?
Wide area search method
Pg 435
Does the lead or navigator directs the wide area search?
The lead has the search line, but the navigator has a light and TIC directing the search.
Pg 435
How far apart are 2 inch rings on a search line?
About 20 feet.
Pg 436
What do knots indicate on a search line?
Distance from the anchor point - each knot is 20 feet (i.e. 5 knots indicate 100 ft)
Pg 436
Are knots in front or behind the ring on a search line?
Knots are ‘behind’ the ring establishing directional indications - knots toward the fire, rings toward the exit.
Pg 436
Tethers are attached to the rings they are how long?
20 feet of 1/4” rope with a Kevlar sheath
Pg 436
Disadvantages of using a TIC for searches:
Cannot detect occupants behind furniture or opposite side of a wall
Cannot see through water or glass
Fragile and prone to mechanically fail
Pg 438
Using FEMA’s marking system how do you start the first marker?
Upper Right corner to Lower Left corner in a 2 X 2 ft space
Pg 428
FEMA’s marking system:
Above indicates the time of completion Teams performing search on the left Hazards on the Right Victims on the lower / bottom Pg 438
Victim removal from a hazard are done by:
Self-evacuation
Shelter in place
Rescue
Pg 439
When needing to rescue a victim, never pull the victim _______, instead pull:
Sideways/ pull along the long axis of the victim’s body.
Pg 440
List the types of drags or carries for victim removal:
Incline Drag Webbing drag Cradle in arms drag Seat lift/Carry Moving a victim onto a litter Extremities lift/carry Pg 442
What method should be used to stay low due to heat and smoke?
Webbing drag
Pg 441
What does LUNARS stand for?
Location Unit Name Assignment Resources needed Situation Pg 447
With survival tactics what is the leading contributor to firefighter deaths?
Panicking, vital to remain calm
Pg 449
When a MAYDAY does occur, you have three possible courses of action:
Remain in place
Seek safe haven
Escape
Pg 450
Following a hose line out to safety, which direction do you follow on the hoseline?
Male side of hoseline - female has a smooth side with smaller lugs, male has larger lugs. Again female faces fire, male faces water supply.
Pg 451
What is the NFPA standard for requiring a RIC/RIT
NFPA 1500
What should strap is loosened to self extricate in a room?
Right shoulder strap
Pg 471
Your safety and the safety of your team members depends on your application of ______ ____ and _______ ______.
Size up and situational awareness
Pg 425
