Firefighter Safety And Survival

Question 1

A breathing technique that can be used to conserve air in situations where air needs to be conserved; involves normal inhalation but extends the time required to exhale by humming out the breath is known as… (pg. 1) JH

Answer 1

Reilly-Emergency Breathing Technique (R-EBT)

Question 2

In an emergent situation, requiring evacuation of a zero-visibility environment, which hose coupling will lead you to the exit? (pg. 3) JH

Answer 2

Male Coupling

Question 3

When the Heads-Up-Display (HUD) shows a single green light, approximately how much air supply remains in the SCBA? (pg. 4) JH

Answer 3

75%

Question 4

At what pressure(s) does the low air alarm (vibe-alert) sound? (pg. 7) JH

Answer 4

1000 psi – 1250 psi

Question 5

When the firefighter is in an untenable compartment and needing to escape, what is a technique that can be used to lessen their exposure? (pg. 11) JH

Answer 5

Window-Hang Technique

Question 6

The ‘Two Arms Hang & Drop’ method of escape can reduce the height of the fall by how much? (pg. 12) JH

Answer 6

6 ft to 8 ft

Question 7

What are the two techniques for a firefighter to utilize when out of air, without fully removing their facepiece and regulator? (pg. 4-6) JH

Answer 7

Elephant Trunk Technique & Hoover Maneuver

Question 8

What is the purpose of ‘Wall Sounding’? (pg. 8) JH

Answer 8

The purpose of wall sounding is to draw attention to your location through audible sounding.

Question 9

When entangled in wiring, what technique should you use when backing out of it? (pg. 10) JH

Answer 9

Swimming Motion

Question 10

When rapid descent is required on a portable ladder, what technique can be utilized? JH

Answer 10

Ladder Slide

Question 11

If regards to the HUD, yellow flashing color code represents what percent of air remaining? SB

Answer 11

25% remaining (p. 4)

Question 12

When an FF holds their breath, there is a buildup of _________ in the blood, causing an _______ in heart rate and respirations. SB

Answer 12

Carbon Dioxide, Increase (p. 6)

Question 13

The normal breath cycle is typically about four to six seconds. When R-EBT is used, the breath cycle should be approximately ____________. SB

Answer 13

12 seconds (p.7)

Question 14

A white out on the thermal imager can signify__________. SB

Answer 14

An environment that is untenable and immediate exit from that environment is paramount. (p.8)

Question 15

The corners of rooms suffer ________ when a room is heavily involved in fire. SB

Answer 15

Less damage (p. 15)

Question 16

______ is a term used to report situations where a FF is in distress or may require assistance in an IDLH atmosphere. (pg.1) FC

Answer 16

Mayday

Question 17

This technique involves going to prone position along a wall and place the face piece to the floor. The FF will use their thumbs to gently and slightly push the bottom of the face piece away from the chin, keeping the seal broken only for a few seconds. (pg.5,6) FC

Answer 17

Hoover Maneuver

Question 18

How long does the normal breath cycle last? (pg.7)

Answer 18

4 – 6 seconds

Question 19

When the low air alarm sounds, about how many breaths are remaining (using a 30min air bottle)? (pg.7) FC

Answer 19

50 – 80 breaths

Question 20

What is the purpose of wall sounding? (pg.8) FC

Answer 20

To draw attention to your location through audible source

Question 21

What is the purpose of wall sounding? (pg.8) FC

Answer 21

To draw attention to your location through audible source

Question 22

This method is used for exiting a hazardous area by climbing the gypsum board. (pg.9) FC

Answer 22

Drywall Kick and Climb

Question 23

This method is used to exit a hazardous area to a lower hazard by breaching gypsum board. (pg.9) FC

Answer 23

Drywall Kick Through

Question 24

IF you are in a large open area and are lost, attempt to move to the closest _____ or _____. (pg.14) FC

Answer 24

Wall or Window