Firefighter Safety and Survival

Question 1

What is R-EBT

Answer 1

Reilly Emergency Breathing Technique that can be used to conserve air by humming while exhaling

Question 2

What should an officer closely monitor in an IDLH within their crew?

Answer 2

The air of their crew and the lowest air volume

Question 3

Members of the crew should always report ___or___ with their SCBA to their officer immediately

Answer 3

failures or deficiencies

Question 4

If a firefighter experiences a SCBA emergency, use the___if needed and notify your_____immediately

Answer 4

regulator bypass/ crew

Question 5

If an emergency occurs and air is not supplied the first method is what?

Answer 5

Unclip the pressure line and stick the end of your hose in your jacket radio pocket. Also known as elephant trunck technique.

Question 6

If an emergency occurs and air is not supplied the 2nd method is what?

Answer 6

A Hoover Maneuver. Prone position along a wall and slightly use thumbs to push the bottom of the face piece away from the chin.

Question 7

Once a firefighter is entangled they should?

Answer 7

Stop forward motion and slowly back out while using swimming motion.

Question 8

Once a FF deems they must evacuate a room via window they should first do what?

Answer 8

Transmit a Mayday and declare the need for a ladder.

Question 9

If you are in a large open area and believe you are lost you should what?

Answer 9

move to the closest wall or nearest window.