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Bates Academy Block Test 5 > Firefighter Survival > Flashcards

Firefighter Survival Flashcards

1
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Freelancing

A

The act of working alone or performing a task for which the firefighter has not been assigned.

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Incident Action Plan (IAP)

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A strategic and tactical plan developed by the incident commander.

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Mayday

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A universal call for help. A Mayday indicates that an individual or team is in extreme danger. When declaring a Mayday, it is best to repeat the word three times.

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Passport

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A term given to a specific accountability system where crews are tracked using a card (passport) with all members listed. An accountability manager tracks the passports on an accountability board.

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5
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Personal Size-Up

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A continuous situational awareness and mental evaluation of an individual’s immediate environment, facts, and probabilities.

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Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)

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This is an organized roll call of all units assigned to an incident.

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Post-Incident Thought Patterns

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A phenomenon that describes an individual’s inattentiveness following a significant incident. Post-incident thought patterns can lead to injuries or even death.

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Risk/Benefit

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An evaluation of the potential benefit that a task will accomplish in relationship to the hazards that will be faced while completing a task.

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9
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Firefighter survival is codependent on two areas?

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Prevention through readiness and training on firefighter emergency procedures.

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10
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What are the questions someone must ask themselves to be mentally prepared?

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Ami in a position to respond?
is my PPE equipment available?
What is my relationship to the response?
Physically, can I respond?
Can i check out of my current thoughts and focus on the response.
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What does the readiness system include?

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PPE, personal accountability, fit for duty status.

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12
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What is the fire and last means of defense from risks?

A

PPE

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13
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How long can carcinogens be absorbed or inhaled after an incident?>

A

Several Days

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14
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Which is the least preferred of the accountability systems?

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Company officer, many have been lost due to lack of formality.

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15
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Mastery is defined as what?

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Achieving 90% of an objective 90% of the time.

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16
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Fitness for duty includes what?

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mental fitness, physical fitness, wellness, energy and rest.

17
Q

People fitness needs are based on what?

A

genetics, gender, metabolic rate, and personal history.

18
Q

A good fitness and wellness lifestyle include the following:

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Cardiovascular conditioning, Core Strengthening, Flexibility improvement, Resistance training, Nutritional balance, Hydration maintenance.

19
Q

If it has been longer than ____ hours since a meal the firefighter will reach a fatigued state sooner.

A

3 hours

20
Q

What does the book suggest is kept in the rig for energy?

A

A well balanced energy bar and drinking water.

21
Q

If has been more than 16 hours since you slept last, how long should a safety nap last?

A

30-40 min.

22
Q

If conflicting orders are given what must be done?

A

Tell officer giving new orders that you already have an assignment. If countermanned than that officer and you must tell the IC

23
Q

A firefighter should continuously look for how many escape routes while performing tasks?

A

2-3

24
Q

According to the book what is the number one cause of duty-related death?

A

Stress and over exertion.

25
Q

The elements of rehab is what?

A

Rest, Active Cooling, Medical Monitoring, and nourishment.

26
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What should be the fire service creed for rehab?

A

Rehab early and often

27
Q

Rule of thumb for hydration is?

A

A quart of water per hour during work. Sports drinks are encouraged for over an hour.

28
Q

Maximizing energy is based on what four things?

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oxygen, water, blood sugar, and insulin.

29
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The ideal mix for food is?

A

30g Protein, 30g of Fat, 40g of Carbohydrates

30
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How is food converted into energy?

A

Food is converted to glucose, when insulin is released it helps convert blood sugar to energy.

31
Q

Other acronyms for RIT are?

A

RIC, FAST, RAT

32
Q

Upon hearing a RIT activation what should you do if you are doing a non-RIT assignment?

A

Nothing! Until reassigned by IC

33
Q

two most common situations for Mayday are?

A

rapid fire spread and building collapse

34
Q

A debriefing is a formal process while a ______is informal.

A

Defusing, both should be right after the incident.

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