Search Oct 2013

Question 0

No member shall enter and IDLH unless teamed up with another member and remain within:

Answer 0

Visual OR Voice contact with that member.

1.1

Question 1

What are the most important tasks a firefighter performs during a fire ?

Answer 1

Search and Rescue

1.1

Question 2

Modern synthetic fires coupled with modern construction will become untenable in as little as ______ after entry, if a door is left open.

Answer 2

1 1/2 minutes

2.2

Question 3

True or false : Today’s fire conditions raise the survival threshold of civilians as well as increase the amount if time needed to safely perform a search without an operating hose line in place.

Answer 3

False: Lower the survival threshold
Decrease the amount of time

2.3

Question 4

When does size up start ?

Answer 4

With the receipt of the alarm.

4.1

Question 5

How will the CIDS enhance operational efficiency ?

Answer 5

By alerting units to dangerous, hazardous or unusual conditions that are not apparent from the front of the building.
4.1

Question 6

Information and knowledge received from the floor below prior to reaching the fire floor shall be communicated between the ___________ and the _____________.

Answer 6

Officers & incident commander (IC)

4.5

Question 7

What is CRITICALLY important to take into consideration when windows are open or have failed ?

Answer 7

Wind direction and velocity on fire conditions.

4.6

Question 8

What should members of the outside team report as part of their size up ?

Answer 8

Wind conditions and it’s effect on the fire and smoke conditions.

4.6

Question 9

Who will the outside team report their size up findings to ?

Answer 9

Their officer and the IC

4.6

Question 10

If a woman tells you her baby is trapped, you should verify if the victim is a __________ or a _________.

Answer 10

Person or a Pet

4.8

Question 11

In retail establishments all areas must be searched for occupants. What areas should particular attention be given ?

Answer 11

The rear and main selling areas.

4.10

Question 12

When can an engine company become involved in search and rescue without simultaneously stretching and positioning a hose line ?

Answer 12

Only in extreme cases

4.11

Question 13

What is a primary search ?

Answer 13

A primary search is the immediate search for life.

6.1

Question 14

If entry can be made and the search conducted without the protection of a hose line, where should the search for life begin ?

Answer 14

Locate and contain the fire area of origin, then start the search for life from this point.
6.3

Question 15

In the areas adjacent to and above the fire area/floor, where should the search for life begin ?

Answer 15

Immediately upon entering the area. Followed by searching for fire extension.
6.4

Question 16

Any extension of fire should be reported to who ?

Answer 16

The IC

6.4

Question 17

What must be done if units are operating out of their assigned response sequence ?

Answer 17

The IC Must be notified.

6.6

Question 18

When shall the IC have the primary search of elevators conducted ?

Answer 18

Early in the operation

6.7

Question 19

Before any extensive overhauling of the fire area is attempted, what should be completed.

Answer 19

A secondary search

7.2

Question 20

Who conducts the secondary search of the fire area ?

Answer 20

Secondary search MUST be performed by a company other than the company who performed the primary search.
7.3

Question 21

When a company does not complete an assigned search what must be done ?

Answer 21

Company officer must notify the IC or Sector supervisor ( if implemented ).
8.1

Question 22

The interior team search is controlled by what type of supervision ?

Answer 22

IMMEDIATE supervision via VERBAL communication and Thermal Imaging Camera ( TIC ).
9.1

Question 23

What type of supervision is the exterior team controlled by ?

Answer 23

FUNCTIONAL supervision by progress via handie-talkie reports.

9.1

Question 24

Members shall always remain cognizant of their surroundings by making a mental note of what ?

Answer 24

Point if entry and any secondary means if egress that are passed during their search.
9.2

Question 25

What should be used when conducting searches in commercial occupancies ?

Answer 25

The Search Rope, when deemed necessary by the co officer.

9.3

Question 26

While forcing a door fire begins wrapping around the door jamb, what must be done before the door is completely forced ?

Answer 26

A hose line must be charged and in place at the door.

9.5

Question 27

Fire wrapping around a door jamb may also indicate what ?

Answer 27

WINDOW FAILURE and wind is forcing the fire toward the occupancy door.

9.5

Question 28

After evaluation of interior and exterior size-up, what should a Co Officer consider ?

Answer 28

If an alternate means of attack and access to the fire is necessary.

9.5

Question 29

Upon entering the occupancy, do not ___________________________. Set the _______ or put a large ______________________ over the latch and around both knobs.

Answer 29

Do not let a door lock behind you,
Lock, large sure search door marker

9.8

Question 30

What should be done before closing the door, if unable to enter due to severe fire conditions ?

Answer 30

Probe area in vicinity of door with hand or tool.

9.9

Question 31

True or false: Today’s occupancies burn quickly and become ventilation limited.

Answer 31

True 9.10

Question 32

What is the determining factor to whether the door will remain open or closed ?

Answer 32

Whether or not the engine has a charged hose line and is ready to advance into the fire area/occupancy.
9.10.1

Question 33

What shall a member of the ladder company do to facilitate the advance of the hose line ?

Answer 33

Chock open the door.

9.10.1

Question 34

If the engine does not have a charged hose line in place, What shall the ladder co officer do before entering the apartment ?

Answer 34

Communicate the identity of the apartment to the IC and ENGINE OFFICER.

9.10.1

Question 35

What does the inside team do to indicate the apartment they are searching ?

Answer 35

Leave the hydraulic FE tool outside the doorway to the apartment. 9.10.1

Question 36

What should the ladder co doorman do to guide members back to the door, If necessary ?

Answer 36

Act as a beacon

9.10.1

Question 37

The ladder co doorman should monitor the radio for what specifically ?

Answer 37

Reports of water problems and wind conditions. 9.10.1

Question 38

What is being prevented by controlling the door and closing the door after entry ?

Answer 38

Preventing the creation of a flow path.

9.10.1

Question 39

Who should the ladder co officer notify of the decision to close the door ?

Answer 39

Engine officer and IC

9.10.1

Question 40

After the door is initially closed the door to the fire apartment should not be opened until the __________________ acknowledges and approves.

Answer 40

Ladder co officer

9.10.1

Question 41

Why should members be cautious when breaking glass for entry ?

Answer 41

An unconscious person may be lying on the other side.

9.11

Question 42

After entry and before isolating the room to be searched what should be done ?

Answer 42

A quick check/sweep of the floor in the hall outside the door.

9.11

Question 43

What is an example of an alternate means of access ?

Answer 43

Breaching a wall from an adjoining apartment.

9.13

Question 44

When assigning an engine to the floor above with a hose line what will the IC do next ?

Answer 44

He shall give that units ID to units operating on the fire floor.
10.1