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Search Oct 2013 Flashcards

0
Q

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

A

Visual OR Voice contact with that member.

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

A

Search and Rescue

1.1

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Q

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

A

1 1/2 minutes

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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.

A

False: Lower the survival threshold
Decrease the amount of time

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When does size up start ?

A

With the receipt of the alarm.

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Q

How will the CIDS enhance operational efficiency ?

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By alerting units to dangerous, hazardous or unusual conditions that are not apparent from the front of the building.
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Information and knowledge received from the floor below prior to reaching the fire floor shall be communicated between the ___________ and the _____________.

A

Officers & incident commander (IC)

4.5

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Q

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

A

Wind direction and velocity on fire conditions.

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

A

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

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

A

Their officer and the IC

4.6

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Q

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

A

Person or a Pet

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Q

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

A

The rear and main selling areas.

4.10

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Q

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

A

Only in extreme cases

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What is a primary search ?

A

A primary search is the immediate search for life.

6.1

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

A

Locate and contain the fire area of origin, then start the search for life from this point.
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In the areas adjacent to and above the fire area/floor, where should the search for life begin ?

A

Immediately upon entering the area. Followed by searching for fire extension.
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16
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Any extension of fire should be reported to who ?

A

The IC

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17
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What must be done if units are operating out of their assigned response sequence ?

A

The IC Must be notified.

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18
Q

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

A

Early in the operation

6.7

19
Q

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

A

A secondary search

7.2

20
Q

Who conducts the secondary search of the fire area ?

A

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

21
Q

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

A

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

22
Q

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

A

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

23
Q

What type of supervision is the exterior team controlled by ?

A

FUNCTIONAL supervision by progress via handie-talkie reports.

9.1

24
Q

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

A

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

25
Q

What should be used when conducting searches in commercial occupancies ?

A

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

9.3

26
Q

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

A

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

9.5

27
Q

Fire wrapping around a door jamb may also indicate what ?

A

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

9.5

28
Q

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

A

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

9.5

29
Q

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

A

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

9.8

30
Q

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

A

Probe area in vicinity of door with hand or tool.

9.9

31
Q

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

A

True 9.10

32
Q

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

A

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

33
Q

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

A

Chock open the door.

9.10.1

34
Q

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

A

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

9.10.1

35
Q

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

A

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

36
Q

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

A

Act as a beacon

9.10.1

37
Q

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

A

Reports of water problems and wind conditions. 9.10.1

38
Q

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

A

Preventing the creation of a flow path.

9.10.1

39
Q

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

A

Engine officer and IC

9.10.1

40
Q

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

A

Ladder co officer

9.10.1

41
Q

Why should members be cautious when breaking glass for entry ?

A

An unconscious person may be lying on the other side.

9.11

42
Q

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

A

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

9.11

43
Q

What is an example of an alternate means of access ?

A

Breaching a wall from an adjoining apartment.

9.13

44
Q

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

A

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