Members in Distress Ch 3 Firefighter Removal

Question 1

When the member has been located, the appropriate radio transmission must be made.
Whether or not the removal involves a conscious or unconscious member, the priorities
will be:

Answer 1

 Fire/Environment.
 Air.
 Immediate medical care, if required and possible.
 Removal.
Sec 4.1

Question 2

Once a downed member is located and the member is on air does the fast pak still need to be called ?

Answer 2

YES!!
Once the member is located, a FAST Pak must be called for immediately, regardless of
whether the member has air or not.
Sec 7.2

Question 3

The rescuer
must be trained to assess each situation and decide which re-supply method via the FAST
Pak is best. This decision can vary depending on several factors:

Answer 3

 Condition of the distressed member’s SCBA.
 Position of the distressed member.
 Accessibility for the various air supply methods.
Sec 7.2

Question 4

The high pressure air system permits emergency air replenishment of an SCBA from an
air supply source while still in use through the Universal Air Coupling (UAC).
This is the preferred method to replenish a members SCBA. Agree or Disagree

Answer 4

DISAGREE!!
The UAC
is for emergency use only when a member is low or out of air within an IDLH. If the
condition of the distressed member’s SCBA is in doubt DO NOT provide air via the high
pressure system
Sec 7.4

Question 5

Air may be supplied to the member through the use of the low pressure system by one of
the following methods:

Answer 5

 FAST Pak regulator with the member’s facepiece.
 Hansen Fitting of the low pressure hose.
 FAST Pak facepiece and regulator.
Sec 7.5

Question 6

Once an unconscious member is supplied with air, turn the purge valve ________ to allow
a constant flow of air

Answer 6

Half Way

Sec 7.9

Question 7

There are a number of ways a member can be identified. Once the member is located and
the proper radio transmission has been made, the member needs to be properly identified
to ensure it is the member originally reported in distress.
Conscious Member
Ascertain the following information:

Answer 7

 Name.
 Unit working in that tour.
 Assignment.
Sec 10.1.1

Question 8

To identify a downed Unconscious member on EFAS. What can be done ?

Answer 8

If possible, depress the EAB of the member in distress. The activation of
the distressed member’s EAB will identify them on the EFAS
Notify the IC via handie-talkie
PRIOR to EAB activation of the distressed member.
If unable to activate the distressed member’s EAB, key the mic on the
distressed member’s handie-talkie to obtain their identity on EFAS
Sec 10.1.2

Question 9

Positioning a downed member on their ______ side will provide access to the
following: 1-4

Answer 9

RIGHT!!
 Member’s name on back of the bunker coat.
 PRA identification number which will provide the unit and position.
This method will work as long as the SCBA is not a spare.
 Helmet frontpiece of the distressed member which may not be the unit
the member is working in.
 The engraved identification number on the side of the handie-talkie.

Question 10

There are
a number of methods that may be used to package a member. Listed below are the most
common methods that may be used for packaging:

Answer 10

 Use of the SCBA straps and personal harness.
 Nylon Tubular Webbing.
 Stokes basket/backboard.
 SKED Stretcher.
Sec 11.1

Question 11

When converting the SCBA into a Harness In what direction does the rescuer move the hook and thru what ?

Answer 11

place the open hook
through both of the distressed members SCBA shoulder straps starting with the left strap
first and then the right strap
The rescuer is moving the hook from their RIGHT to the LEFT
Sec 1.9 Ch 3 Add 1

Question 12

Prior to tightening the distressed member’s SCBA straps, what can be used ?

Answer 12

webbing should be placed
through the top end of the shoulder straps to make a girth hitch.
Sec 1.11 Ch 3 Add 1

Question 13

If time permits or additional securing is required, after the SCBA has been converted to a Harness what can be tied and with what type of knot ?

Answer 13

half hitches may be tied into both the
shoulder and the waist straps of the distressed member’s SCBA. When tying the half
hitches, start with the waist straps first.
Sec 1.12 Ch 3 Add 1

Question 14

Converting the SCBA into a Harness
in this manner will allow for both a vertical or horizontal removal
Agree or Disagree

Answer 14

Agree

Sec 1.13 Ch 3 Add 1

Question 15

The DRD can be deployed to assist in the horizontal removal of a non-ambulatory
injured or unconscious member. Used for horizontal and vertical removal. Agree or Disagree

Answer 15

Disagree!!
The DRD is designed for horizontal drag only.
No other application shall be attempted!
Sec 2.1 Ch 3 Add 2

Question 16

When is the Nylon Tubular Webbing inspected ?

Answer 16

The webbing should be inspected monthly and after each use.

Sec 6.2 Ch 3 Add 3

Question 17

Before the webbing can be used in the field it must be made into a continuous loop by
using a

Answer 17

water knot

Sec 2.1 Ch 3 Add 3

Question 18

To requisition replacement lengths of webbing the Officer on Duty should

Answer 18

forward an
RT-2 to the tool room.
Sec 5.1 Ch 3 Add 3

Question 19

Webbing shall only be used for ?

Answer 19

dragging victims; no vertical lifts should be attempted.

Sec 3.4 Ch 3 Add 3