Firefighter Survival

Question 1

What is the term for the evaluation of an action’s potential positive results and it’s potential negative consequences?

Answer 1

Risk-Benefit Analysis

Question 2

Complete this sentence: “We will not risk our lives:
A) for persons or property that cannot be saved.
B) because to do so we become part of the problem
C) for others who are already at risk
D) because we will use our heads instead

Answer 2

A) for persons and property that cannot be saved

Question 3

Which action is correct for a fire in a building that is known to be abandoned and unoccupied?
A) Operate as you would for any building with similar fire conditions
B) Take a hose line inside, perform a primary survey, and extinguish the fire if conditions permit
C) Stay outside and fight the fire from the exterior
D) Enter the building, perform a primary search, and then get out

Answer 3

C) Stay outside and fight the fire from the exterior

Question 4

You are alone in zero-visibility conditions and unable to find an exit. Which action listed below should you take first?
A) Activate your PASS
B) Attempt to find a hose line or tag line
C) Declare a “may day” over your radio
D) Find a wall and methodically search it for a window or door

Answer 4

C) Declare a “may day” over your radio

Question 5

What is the shape of an NFPA 704 placard?

Answer 5

Diamond

Question 6

Which term means that a fire company arrives together, works together, and leave together?

Answer 6

Team Integrity

Question 7

What do company officers do when an incident commander requests a personnel accountability report (PAR)?

Answer 7

Physically verify that all assigned members are present

Question 8

A personnel accountability report is commonly performed in which situation?
A) As each resource checks into the command post.
B) Upon entry of a company into a hazardous area
C) Upon occurrence of an unplanned event
D) Upon activation of a low-air alarm

Answer 8

C) Upon occurrence of an unplanned event

Question 9

What is the most basic method for staying oriented inside a low visibility environment?

Answer 9

Staying in contact with a hose line.

Question 10

What does the “R” stand for in LUNAR?

Answer 10

Resources Needed

Question 11

The board to which fire fighter personnel accountability tags are attached is sometimes referred to as:

Answer 11

A passport

Question 12

What does the “R” stand for in PAR?

Answer 12

Report

Question 13

Which radio terminology is used to report a fire fighter is in trouble and requires immediate assistance?

Answer 13

“May Day”

Question 14

Who has the responsibility to account for all companies involved in an emergency incident?

Answer 14

Incident Commander

Question 15

Which phrase indicates an imminent fire ground hazard, such as structural collapse?

Answer 15

“Emergency Traffic”

Question 16

If a fire fighter becomes disoriented, how can the hose line be used to assist in egress?

Answer 16

Place both hands on a coupling; travel in the direction of the hand holding the male coupling

Question 17

When rescuing a downed fire fighter, what is the first step once the fire fighter is reached?

Answer 17

Assess the downed fire fighter’s condition

Question 18

What is the term for the process of reducing the effects of fatigue during an emergency operation?

Answer 18

Rehabilitation

Question 19

What does the “A” stand for in LUNAR?

Answer 19

Assignment/Air

Question 20

What is the most common error when making a “may day” call?

Answer 20

Waiting too long before making the call

Question 21

Under actual fire fighting conditions, an SCBA cylinder rated for 45 minutes can be realistically expected to last approximately ___ minutes.

Answer 21

20-25

Question 22

What is the most basic method of regaining orientation in a zero-visibility environment?

Answer 22

Find and follow a hose line.