Truck Book 4 Flashcards
1
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A type of search that uses two or more firefighters to search for victims maintaining voice or visual contact
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Oriented search
2
Q
Tool that provides a pictoral representation of temperature differences
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Thermal imager
3
Q
What is the mission of the fire department?
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protect life and property
4
Q
Per the NFPA, what is the upper range of temperature tenability for humans?
A
212F
5
Q
The human body is rendered unconcious within 4-12 seconds at approximately how many parts per million of CO?
A
200,000
6
Q
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) studies show that conditions remained tenable for both temperature and oxygen thresholds in compartments with __.
A
a closed door
7
Q
Prior to entering the structure, the officer of the search crew should __.
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survey the outside of the building to identify the fire’s general location
8
Q
Crewmembers should maintain verbal contact with eachother
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at all times
9
Q
Crews that are searching above the fire should start operations where victims are __.
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in the greatest danger
10
Q
When the search is completed in the room __.
A
close the door behind you
11
Q
A primary search crew consists of __.
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two personnel in voice contact
12
Q
Secondary search is a more detailed search conducted after __.
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the primary search
13
Q
If the search crew consists of three personnel.
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Leave one person at the doorway to communicate
14
Q
An area with high heat conditions and no visible fire may indicate, __.
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an advanced fire below that location
15
Q
If search crews cannot see their feet while inside the IDLH, they __.
A
must crawl
16
Q
Focused and blind searches are associated with __.
A
primary searches
17
Q
What is the first priority when the decision is made to deploy a tagline?
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identify an anchor
18
Q
At the end of a search or rope length, personnel should __.
A
leave the rope in place as a marker for the continuatino of search, if incomplete.
19
Q
If a crew must exit the structure before the search is complete, the main rope __
A
should be tied off at the last searched location
20
Q
During a VEIS, what is the first action?
A
gain access into the room, locate and control the door to the hallway
21
Q
Wall studs are generally between
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16 and 24 inches
22
Q
Truck company members must propritize exterior rescues, who is the second person in most danger during a fire in a aparment
A
Person directly above the fire
23
Q
What does the bucket firefighter need to do prior of having a victim move into the tower bucket
A
Deactivate the tower bucket controls
24
Q
During a VEIS tactic, The firefighter that goes into the room finds a victim. What is the best way to remove the victim
A
Through the ladder the firefighter used to get into the room
25
What is the first action of a firefighter inside the room during VEIS
Control the door to the hallway
26
What tools are suggested for versatility to aid in the search
6 foot metal hook and a Halligan bar
27
What does the letter I in VEIS stand for
Isolate
28
When searching in a open area and using a main rope, what does two knots mean on the rope?
Your distance is 50 feet in
29
Who holds the main tag line when it is in use?
Officer
30
What is NOT a recommeded tool to use when conduting a large area search
Hose line
31
When searching in a large open area how many feet is it recommended you should go up to
100 -150
32
When using a rope what should the member do when they reach a point that has a significant direction change?
Rope should be secured to around a obeject
33
During a search if there is a toxic atmosphere what type of body positioning are you going to be in
Head up leading leg out
34
What type of victim searches are there
Focused and blind searches
35
When do you perform a secondary search
When the fire is under control
36
In order what area needs to be search while the primary search is being conducted
Fire area, directly above the fire, adjacent to the fire
37
NFPA suggests that the tenablilty for humans body is around
212F
38
How many PPM of Carbon Monoxide can rendered a human uncounscious ____ in 4 seconds
200,000
39
How can we tell if everyone is out of the house that is on fire
completing primary or secondary search
40
What is NOT part of the threats to safety on the fireground
Hording interior condition
41
One of the most critical functions performed on the emergency scene is?
Conducting a risk assessment and employing a risk management strategy
42
What does VSP stand for?
Victim Survivability Profiling
43
What is the human body's threshold for heat according to NFPA?
212 degrees
44
Carbon Moxide is the primary cause of fire related death. How many parts per million will the human body be rendered uncounscious?
200000 ppm
45
At what percentage of oxygen will result in death?
less than 10
46
What 2 functions does door control maintain?
Controls flow path, area of refuge
47
The areas that should be searched include the fire area, directly above, ______, areas occupants are expected to be located in an IDLH.
Adjacent to the fire
48
Personnel conducting the primary search should start a search in a room with the ______ first if possible.
Window wall
49
An area with high heat and no visible fire may indicate an advanced fire from?
Below that location
50
What are the two types of primary searches?
Focused and Blind
51
This type of search is performed when no known location or information is given about an victims?
Blind search
52
During a large area search what is the recommended search length within a wide area?
10'-150'
53
When using a tagline where must the anchor be secured?
Low to a non-movable object
54
What does VEIS stand for?
Vent Enter Isolate Search
55
What are the suggested hand toolsfor a VEIS?
6' metal Hook and Haligan
56
When performing a VEIS what is the first action performed when inside the room?
Control the door to hallway after sweeping for victims
57
The primary objective of any fire suppression unit on the scen of any fire is?
Rescue
58
When performing a victim removal using a tower ladder bucket the controls of the bucket should be?
Deactivated
59
The "E in VEIS means?
Enter
60
When conducting a search above the fire in a hallway leading to several bedrooms, the bedroom doors should be?
Closed
61
This type of search is conducted when the victim/victims location is not known.
Blind search
62
The route heated air and smoke take in a structure through ventilation, causing additional oxygen to be drawn in, is known as?
Flow Path
63
At what ppm does CO cause the human body to go unconscious within 4 -12 seconds?
200,000 ppm
64
The human body depends on oxygen for survival. At what percent of oxygen in the atmosphere does death result rapidly?
< 10%
65
The OIC on TL478 instructs the right bucket firefighter to close the door behind them while searching the delta quadrant bedroom. By controlling the interior door what two advantages does that afford the crew searching?
1. Controls the flow path 2. Provides and area of refuge
66
When does the Primary Search start?
Initial size up
67
The first area searched during the primary seach is?
Areas in imminent danger
68
When is the secondary search performed?
When the fire is under control
69
Firefighters should complete the secondary search prior to?
Starting extensive overhaul
70
TT400 has been given information about a victim's location as they start their primary search. What type of search will they be preforming during the primary search?
Focused search
71
This style search utilizes two or more firefighters to perform the search. While one firefighter of the search team becomes the focal point and the other firefighters search areas within the structure, while remaining in communication with their focal point firefighter.
Oriented Search
72
As a new lieutenant on TL457 a 300' search rope was given to your crew and told to search the Charlie quadrant of the Super Walmart. How far along the 300' rope can the crew search safely into the Super Walmart?
100' - 150'
73
Some of the recommended tools to use while conducting a tagline search is
1. Hand lights 2. Two 25' ropes 3. TIC 4. Forcible Entry Tools
74
In an open area search, what do crews do to the end of the main rope before exiting the structure?
Tie the main rope off at the last search location
75
A second truck crew enters Bob's Furniture warehouse, which has been vacant for three years, to finish a search started by TL 471. How far into the structure did TL471 get if the second crew feels four knots in a row?
100'
76
Crews from TT465 performed VEIS, what is their first action as soon as they enter the room?
Locate and control the door
77
Where does the second firefighter stay while the first firefighter is performing the search during VEIS?
On the ladder at the window
78
When removing a victim out of a structure and into the tower ladder's bucket, what is a major safety concern and should be removed from the bucket operators control?
Bucket controls should be deactivated
79
A victim can only be removed head first down an aerial ladder if?
The ladder is not over a 45 degree angle
80
This type of fireground search conducted when the presence and/or location of a potential victim or victims is not known is called what?
Blind search
81
Threats to safety on the fireground primarily come from the following categories except what?
Unknown buildings
82
NFPA suggests that the upper range of temperature tenability for humans is around what degree?
212
83
The primary cause of fire-related deaths is what?
Carbon Monoxide
84
Percentages of less than how much oxygen will result in death rapidly?
10
85
When operating above the fire what should always be checked?
Integrity of the stairs
86
The primary search starts with what and will be concluded when the companies assigned have expeditiously searched the building
Initial size-up
87
Personnel conducting primary search should start a search in a room with what wall first if possible?
Window wall
88
The secondary search is normally performed when?
After the fire is under control
89
In a secondary search time is not as important as what?
Accuracy
90
When possible a secondary search should be conducted by who?
Different crew then primary search
91
Prioritize search by beginning with the fire compartment and the compartment where?
Directly above the fire
92
When the search crew cannot see their feet due to smoke conditions they must do what?
Crawl
93
The two types of searches with a primary search are?
Focused & blind
94
What type of search is generally performed when victim potential and/or location are known?
Focused
95
What search is generally performed when no information is known about the victim potential or location?
Blind
96
The best practice for body positioning in limited visibility conditions is to be in what type of position?
Head-up/leading-leg-out
97
The oriented search utilizes how many members?
2 or more
98
What will help members from becoming disoriented during a search of a building with heavy compartmented areas?
Tagline
99
What is primarily used when the main means of ingress are unavailable?
VEIS
100
Which of the following is defined as "Strategy used to defer immediate evacuation of occupants not immediately
Protect-in-Place
101
The primary search is often conducted ____.
before the fire is under control.
102
The two types of searches with a primary search are:
focused and blind searches.
103
Where must the main tagline be secured?
low to a non-movable object, outside the hazardous environment
104
Crews should monitor the time and depth of their advance into the structure by developing a means of marking the main rope. One means of identification is to ___?
make a bight in the rope followed by an overhand knot.
105
VEIS is primary used when ?
The main means of ingress are unavailable.
106
During VEIS, what is the first action inside the room?
to locate and control the door to the hallway after sweeping the common hallway for potential victims.
107
Where should the second member of the crew be during every VEIS?
on the ladder, at the window with a thermal imager if possible.
108
During VEIS, what is the primary removal route if a victim is found?
The ladder used to enter the room.
109
What is the best practice for body positioning in limited visibility conditions?
Head-up/leading-leg-out position.
110
When is a blind search performed?
When no information is known about the victim potential or location.
111
Crews that are searching above the fire should start operations where ___.
The victims are in the greatest danger.
112
Victims at windows present a strong indication that
there may be other victims still inside the building.
113
While rescuing a victim, if an exit is blocked by fire and there is no other means of egress, which of the following is a useful tactic?
breaching a wall to a safe area.
114
Wall studs are generally between
16 and 24
115
On a search rope, how far apart are knots tied?
25 foot intervals.
116
A search crew consists of a minimum of ____.
two personnel in voice contact.
117
When should a thoroughly planned and executed primary and secondary search shall be completed at all building fires?
After a solid risk assessment has been conducted to determine the viability of victims.
118
When searching directly above the fire, crews should preferrably search with what in close proximity?
A hoseline.
119
The number of companies assigned to search is based on which of the following?
The size and complexity of the structure.
120
A fireground search conducted when the presence of victims is unknown
blind search
121
A search that uses two or more firefighters to search for victims
oriented search
122
The upper range for tenability for humans is
212 F
123
____ is the primary cause of fire-related death
CO
124
percentages of less than ___ Oxygen will result in death rapidly
10
125
prior to entering the structure
the officer should survey the outside of the building
126
victims at windows present a strong indication that
there may be other victims
127
what should be done before searching ahead of the hoseline
announce that companies are operating in a vent limited environment
128
priamry search ends
when companies have expeditiously searched the whole building
129
before overhaul is attempted ___
a secondary search should be completed
130
it is recommended to search ____ deep into a building using a tag line
100-150ft
131
start tag line searches at
the door closest to the target area
132
during VEIS the first action inside the room is
to control the door
133
during VEIS the second crew member should
remain at the ladder with the TIC
134
____ must be the primary objective of any fire suppression unit
rescue
135
if the interior stairs are compromised then victim removal should be performed:
horizontally out a window
136
if using a tower ladder for victim removal:
the controls must be deactivated while the victim moves into the bucket
137
___ is a useful tactic if the exit is blocked by fire and there is no other means of egress
breaching the wall
138
the best practice for body positioning in limited visibility is to be in a ____ position
head up/leading leg out
139
A search crew consists minimally of
2 personnel in voice contact
