FRED BAILOUT DEVICE

Question 1

Which firefighting tactics are not negated by the use of the F.R.E.D.D. device?
A. Not Placing ladders for emergency egress
B. Committing oneself above the fire without a charged hose line
C. Maintaining situational awareness
D. Using clove hitch or Larks foot for anchoring

Answer 1

C. Maintaining situational awareness

Question 2

Which firefighting tactics are not negated by the use of the F.R.E.D.D. device?
A. Not Placing ladders for emergency egress
B. Committing oneself above the fire without a charged hose line
C. Maintaining situational awareness
D. Using clove hitch or Larks foot for anchoring

Answer 2

Maintaining situational awareness

Question 3

4. What is the preferred method of anchoring the F.R.E.D.D. device?
   A. Directly onto the window frame/sill
   B. Using a clove hitch or Larks foot
   C. Tying the rope to nearby furniture
   D. Attaching it to a firefighter’s harness

Answer 3

Using a clove hitch or Larks foot

Question 4

What safety measure is required during all F.R.E.D.D. training?
A. Using a separate life safety belay line
B. Wearing a helmet at all times
C. Completing the training in pairs
D. Conducting the training outdoors

Answer 4

Using a separate life safety belay line

Question 5

4. What practice is strongly encouraged during F.R.E.D.D. training?
   A. Active descent without a belay line
   B. Tying to a remote anchor with bare hands
   C. Reviewing tying to a remote anchor without active descent while wearing Firefighter Gloves
   D. Reviewing tying to a remote anchor with active descent while wearing Firefighter Gloves

Answer 5

Reviewing tying to a remote anchor without active descent while wearing Firefighter Gloves

Question 6

How often must members undergo refresher training for F.R.E.D.D.?
A. Bi-annually
B. Quarterly
C. Monthly
D. Annually

Answer 6

Answer: D; pg 248

Question 7

How often should the F.R.E.D.D. be completely inspected and re-packed?
a) Annually
b) Monthly
c) Quarterly
d) Bi-annually

Answer 7

Correct Answer: d) Bi-annually