Truck book 4 Flashcards
Threats to safety on the fireground primarily come from these 3 categories
- Advanced fire conditions
- Ventilation-limited fire conditions
- Collapse potential
The status of possible victims is estimated based on what
A neighbor’s account
The time of day
The presence of cars in the driveway
NFPA suggests that the upper range of temperature tenability for humans is around what
212 degrees Fahrenheit
At approximately 200,000 PPM of Carbon Monoxide (CO) the human body is rendered unconscious within how long
4-12 seconds
Rapid death result in percentages of O2 of what
less than 10%
This search is generally performed when victim potential and/or location are known
Focused search
This search is generally performed when no information is know about the victim potential or location
Blind search
The best practice for body positioning in limited visibility conditions is to be
In a head-up/leading-leg-out position with most of the weight centered on the back foot and support hand
The first action during a VEIS inside the room is to
Locate and control the door to the hallway after sweeping the common hallway for potential victims
During every VEIS the second member of the crew should be where
Remain on the ladder at the window
If rescue removal is performed using a tower ladder the top rail of the bucket must be positioned where
Even with the windowsill
Wall studs are generally between what on center
16 - 24 inches
