IFSTA CHAPTER 8 RESCUE & EXTRICATION Flashcards
If backdraft conditions are present during Search & Rescue OPS when sound entry be made?
After ventilation is accomplished
When should the fire attack be started with regards to an incidents involving S&R?
Simultaneously
The two objectives of a building search are to locate victims and________.
Asses fire conditions
When should the secondary search be conducted during a building fire incident?
After the fire is “under control”
What type of action is taken to rescue firefighters in distress?
Rapid intervention
Where should a search on the fire floor begin?
As close to the fire as possible
What are the most critical search areas in a multistory building fire?
Fire floor, the floor above the fire, and the topfloor
Where should search marks be placed?
Bottom 1/3 of the door
What is the best carry for a conscious child or small adult?
Cradle-in-arms
Which drag is best used for moving an unconscious patient up or down stairs?
Incline drag
Ifsta requires how many rescuers immobilize a victim who is suspected of having a spinal injury on a backboard?
Four
Which was the first powered hydraulic tool in the fire service?
Spreader
Which non-hydraulic jack is used to hold structural members in place and prevent structural collapse?
Bar screw jack
In the U.S. and Canada, the overwhelming majority of rescue incidents are:
Vehicle Extrication
With regards to vehicle stabilization, what is the most common way to prevent horizontal motion?
Chock the wheels
