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1
Q

The negative stigma associated with __ declarations in the fire service must be eliminated.

A

Mayday

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2
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What phrase was removed from the initial mayday call in the fourth edition update?

A

“Command acknowledge”

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What is the acronym used to help personnel remember the information they must relay or gather during a Mayday event?

A

LUNAR

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4
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The “A” in LUNAR stands for?

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assignment

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5
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According to which NFPA standart shall a firefighter operating in an IDLH issue a mayday if needed?

A

1407

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6
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When calling a mayday, the firefighter or command shall engage the __ button on their portable radio if possible

A

emergency activation

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7
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If command has not acknowledged the mayday the firefighter initiating the mayday shall __.

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repeat the initial mayday transmition

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According to data from Project Mayday, mayday firefighters are most likely to be rescued in which order?

A

self rescue, adjacent crew, rapid intervention team

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9
Q

During a mayday, non involved personnel on the fire ground shall __.

A

Operate with a radio discipline mindset

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10
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According to the Phoenix FD’s study it takes approximately __ firefighters to rescue one firefighter in distress.

A

12

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11
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Units operationally engaged in the IDLH must __ during a mayday incident.

A

maintain assignment discipline

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12
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If primary fireground tasks are not accomplished, the __ unit should ensure completion of those tasks.

A

I_RIT

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13
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RIT recon should quickly assess the downed firefighter’s __ and, if needed begin packaging the firefighter for removal.

A

Health status

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14
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If the RIT rescue requires additional resources to remove the downed firefighter, they should notify __.

A

The RIT group supervisor

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15
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What is the minimum size for the NOVA RIT air supply sticker?

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3.5” X 3.5”

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16
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What is the primary color of the NOVA RIT air supply sticker?

A

Green

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17
Q

Removing window obstructions such as security bars is an example of __.

A

Proactive RIT tasks

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18
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Upon establishment of the RIT group supervisor, I-RIT and RITF units are referred to collectively as __.

A

RIT group

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19
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Subsequently dispatched units responding to or assigned to the RIT group should report to __.

A

The RIT group supervisor

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20
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On average, how many firefighters does it take to rescue one downed firefighter?

A

12

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21
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According to a study by the Phoenix Fire Department, how many firefighters attempting a rescue will have an emergency of their own?

A

One in five

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22
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When does a RIT team need to be in place?

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Any incident with an IDLH

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23
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If the incident commander requests a second alarm, they also have to request a?

A

Rapid intervention task force

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24
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What term should be used by personnel attempting to communicate urgent or important messages when a Mayday is happending?

A

“Emergency Traffic”

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25
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When may command deploy the RIT without a Mayday?

A

Unit missing after a PAR check

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26
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The primary color of the RIT air supply regional identification sticker is?

A

Green

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27
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What is RIT Recon’s responsibility when they are deployed

A

Locate the down firefighter

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28
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IRIT Rescue Procedures states that teams should be composed of a minimum of

A

3 personnel

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29
Q

What does the acronym LUNAR stand for

A

Location, unit, name, assignment, and resources

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30
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What units are in the Rapid intervention task force

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1 engine, 1 special services, 1 battalion chief or command officer, 1 ALS transport

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31
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In the event command has not been established and a MAYDAY response is activated who acknowledge the MAYDAY?

A

First battalion chief

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32
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During a Mayday event the Incident Command should limit all radio talk to

A

Emergency traffic only

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33
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if a firefighter activates a Mayday who is most likely to rescue the firefighter

A

Self-rescue

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34
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What new name is used when a IRIT and a RITF merge together

A

RIT group

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35
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What is the task of the RIT rescue

A

focused in removal of the down firefighter

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36
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RIT support is there to support who?

A

RIT recon and RIT rescue

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37
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in the accronym LUNAR what does the letter L stands for

A

Location

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38
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in the accronym LUNAR what does the letter R stands for

A

Resources

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39
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What is the most significant issue that affects any rescue in a mayday situation?

A

Communication

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40
Q

This term is used to clear airtime to transmit information related to an emergency event other than a mayday?

A

Emergency traffic

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41
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What does a rapid intervention task force consist of?

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1 Eng, 1 Special service, 1 BC, 1 ALS transport

42
Q

In the event that a mayday is called prior to command being established who should acknowledge the mayday?

A

1st Due BC

43
Q

In the event a mayday is called prior to command being established and the 1st due BC does not acknowledge the mayday who should acknowledge?

A

PSTOC

44
Q

The majority of firefighters that call a mayday self rescue or are recued by_____?

A

Crews already deployed

45
Q

29 CFR 1910.134 requires what?

A

2 in 2 out

46
Q

When should a RITF be called?

A

Operations within an IDLH

47
Q

What is an IRIT?

A

Single resource from initial alarm that establishes RIT capabilities

48
Q

Who is in charge of the RIT Group until the RITF Battalion Chief arrives on scene?

A

I-RIT officer

49
Q

What is the minimum personnel needed to have a RIT rescue team?

A

2

50
Q

What is th eprimary function of the I-RIT

A

To improve firefighter safety in IDLH

51
Q

Who fullfills the I-RIT position?

A

4th Due Engine

52
Q

According to what standard should a firefighter operating in an IDLH call a mayday

A

NFPA 1407

53
Q

Command initiated accounting for all personnel on an incident scene is called?

A

Personal Accountability Report

54
Q

What is a term used to request clear airtime to transmit information related to an emergency condition other than a Mayday?

A

Emergency traffic

55
Q

In the event Command has not been established who should acknowledge the Mayday?

A

1st due BC

56
Q

After the Mayday transmission has been completed and acknowledged the distressed firefighter should do what?

A

Activate their PASS device

57
Q

What unit establishes initial RIT (I-RIT)?

A

4th due engine company

58
Q

If tactics require operating within an IDLH environment IC’s should consider increasing I-RIT capabilities by requesting what?

A

Rapid intervention task force

59
Q

In LUNAR the ‘U’ stands for what?

A

Unit

60
Q

As identified in the Phoenix Fire Department’s study of Maydays, it takes approximately how many firefighters to rescue one firefighter in distress?

A

12

61
Q

I-RIT resources require a minimum of how many people?

A

3

62
Q

The primary function of the I-RIT is to do what?

A

Improve firefighter safety in an IDLH environment

63
Q

The I-RIT unit should monitor what radio channel?

A

Incident tactical and safety radio channels

64
Q

The RIT air supply location should be identified on all front-line apparatus by what?

A

RIT air supply sticker

65
Q

A RITF response consists of what units?

A

1 engine company, 1 special service unit, 1 BC, 1 ALS transport unit

66
Q

Who becomes the RIT group supervisor upon the arrival of the RITF units?

A

I-RIT officer

67
Q

RIT rescue teams should be a minimum of how many people?

A

2

68
Q

What is an anticipatory assignment used to ensure availability of adequate relief crews to support the rescue action plan called?

A

RIT Relief

69
Q

The RIT air supply regional identification sticker is a minimum size of what?

A

3.5”x3.5”

70
Q

The RIT air supply regional identification sticker “RIT” is different how?

A

Bold lettering

71
Q

ICs should consider increasing I-RIT capabilities by requesting a rapid intervention task force (RITF) response as soon as

A

tactics require operations within an IDLH environment.

72
Q

Upon the Mayday declaration, ICs should limit all radio transmission to

A

emergency traffic only.

73
Q

What of the following best defines the I-RIT?

A

A single resource from the initial alarm response that establishes RIT capabilities on the incident scene.

74
Q

What indicates the need to consider establishing I-RIT capabilities?

A

The potential for incident operations within an IDLH environment.

75
Q

When should the I-RIT offficer note the status of primary fireground tasks and confirm completion to Command?

A

During the reconnaissance lap and size-up,

76
Q

What does a RITF response consist of?

A

One engine company, one special service unit, one battalion chief or command officer of appropriate level, one ALS transport unit.

77
Q

Which of the following is defined as a “tactical assignment that includes searching for and communicating information

A

RIT Recon

78
Q

If RIT rescue requires additional resources to remove the downed firefighter, they should notify

A

The RIT Group Supervisor.

79
Q

Who should RITF units report to upon arrival?

A

I-RIT.

80
Q

When does the I-RIT officer become the RIT Group Supervisor?

A

When the RITF arrives on scene and reports to the I-RIT officer.

81
Q

As identified in the Phoenix Fire Department’s study of this topic, it takes approximately ___ firefighters to rescue one firefighter in distress.

A

12

82
Q

If personnel begin operating within an IDLH environment and the initial IC does not request an RITF response,

A

the first due battalion chief should consider requesting the RITF.

83
Q

In the event Command has not been established, who should acknowledge a mayday?

A

The first due battalion chief.

84
Q

If Command has not acknowledged the Mayday, the firefighter initiating the Mayday should repeat the initial Mayday transmission and ask ___ to acknowlege the transmission.

A

Command to acknowledge.

85
Q

What is the recommended number of personnel for the I-RIT?

A

Four

86
Q

What is the acronym for information needed in a MAYDAY event?

A

LUNAR

87
Q

What is the least likely way for firefighters to be rescued?

A

by the RIT

88
Q

What is the first task an IC must do after a Mayday call?

A

confirm the pertinent information from the Mayday firefighter

89
Q

On a HIRISE event which engine fullfills the IRIT function?

A

4th engine

90
Q

Upon arrival the I-RIT officer should communicate what?

A

establishment of I-RIT.

91
Q

Which tactical assignment within the RIT group would facilitate the placing of ground ladders in strategic positions to support firefighter egress?

A

RIT Support

92
Q

The last step of the Mayday event checklist is to:

A

Initiate a PAR check for all members in the IDLH

93
Q

IC’s should consider increasing I-RIT’s capablities by requesting a RITF response as soon as:

A

tactics requiore operations within an IDLH environment

94
Q

Which response includes one engine, one special service, one advanced life support unit, and one chief officer?

A

RIT task force

95
Q

A firefighter has a minor injury outside the IDLH. What radio transmission is used?

A

Emergency Traffic

96
Q

A firefighter is in the IDLH and a flashover occurs. What radio transmission is used?

A

Mayday

97
Q

If command has not acknowledged the Mayday, the firefighter initiating the Mayday should:

A

repeat the initial Mayday transmision and ask command to acknowledge the transmission

98
Q

The importance of _____ during structure fire events in which a Mayday has been called can not be overemphasized.

A

fire attack and extinguishment

99
Q

Which of the following influences the decision to stage RIT resources in more than one location

A

building size

100
Q

Subsequently dispatched units responding to or assigned to the RIT group should:

A

report to the RIT group supervisor

101
Q

RIT recon is:

A

not always completed by units assigned to the RIT group

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