Tech Rescue Flashcards
A car that has entered the water will ____?
Sin faster if the car sustained damage in the accident.
What is not true concerning elevator rescue?
Never remove passengers from a stuck elevator car- wait for the elevator mechanic to re-start the car.
If dispatched to a ice rescue incident, firefighter should ___?
Don a personal floatation device.
In all technical rescues, a good rue of thumb is ____?
Take the estimated time needed to complete a rescue and then double it.
In an emergency involving an elevator rescue upon termination the incident, the trouble elevator shall not have power restored and the doors shall be closed. T/F?
True
In an emergency rescue, you can enter an elevator even if the power has not been secured. T/F?
False
Potentially survivable voice spaces are searched in what stage of structural collapse operations?
Stage 3
Prior to initiating a confined space rescue, firefighters should?
Create an exclusion zone around the opening and gather information on the victim(s) trapped.
Prior to initiating rescue operations of a person entangled in a piece of manufacturing equipment, the firefighter should?
Locate someone who is very familiar with the machinery.
Prior to arrival of the trained technical rescue team, firefighters should____?
Provide ventilation to the confined space.
Minimum trench rescue gear is?
Wildland shirt, gloves, helmet, and eye protection
What is the use of a truck ladder in structural collapse?
Have a lookout
The process of securing all power sources to a specific piece of machinery is referred to as ___?
Lockout/tagout
When operating a water rescue incident, which of the following type of footwear is recommended?
Running or workout shoes
When working a water rescue near a low-headed dam, firefighters should ____?
Be wearing a PFD
