TST chapter 10

Question 1

In any case FF should not assume that all occupants are out until

Answer 1

the building has been searched and an all clear declared.

Question 2

if possible, the fire attack should be started ?

Answer 2

before or simultaneously with interior search operations.

Question 3

FF are trained to function in high risk environments

Answer 3

but the risks in any situation must be weighed against the potential for saving lives.

Question 4

building type?

Answer 4

includes construction type…..occupancy type….and age of building.

Question 5

Time period

Answer 5

refers to both the time of the day and the day of the week when the fire is burning

Question 6

dead load

Answer 6

weight of the building and permanently attached to the building.

Question 7

Fire situation following considerations

Answer 7

• type of construction
• fire load
• occupancy type
• occupant load
• size of fire
• how is the fire is behaving

Question 8

conducting a search

Answer 8

the two objectives of a building search (1) locating victims, and (2) obtaining information about the location and extent of the fire. locating trapped occupants involves both primary and secondary searches.

Question 9

in some cases a third type of search is needed

Answer 9

rapid intervention is needed to locate and rescue FF in distress

Question 10

primary search

Answer 10

is a rapid but thorough search that is performed either before or simultaneously with fire suppression operations

Question 11

primary search priorities focus their efforts as follows

Answer 11

*most severely threatened….by are victims that are closest to it
*next most seriously threatened ….are those on thee floors above the fire because fire and smoke spread upward.

Question 12

Buddy system

Answer 12

primary search FF must always use the buddy system …working in teams of two or more.

Question 13

primary search tools

Answer 13

• portable radio
• handlight
• forcible entry tool
• thermal imaging camera
• marking devices

Question 14

lighted search ropes

Answer 14

available in lengths up to 300 feet , the rope operates on 120 volt ac power.

Question 15

thermal imaging camera (TIC)

Answer 15

some imagers are designed primarily for the locating the seat of the fire by being calibrated to respond to temperatures in excess of 900 degrees F

Question 16

primary search methods

Answer 16

when visibility is limited ,FF should move up and down stairs on their hands and knees , ascending head first , descending feet first.

Question 17

vent enter search (VES)

Answer 17

used when fire has cut off normal means into egress from some parts of the burning building…..reports that one or more occupants are trapped in a room that is accessible from the outside.

Question 18

large area search

Answer 18

search line consists of 200 feet 3/8 inch rope with a kevlar sheath for max. abrasion protection and heat resistance.every 20 feet along its length a 2 inch steel ring is tied into the search line…..after the ring there is a knot tied to mark every 20 feet

Question 19

implementing a primary search using a line system

Answer 19

requires a team with a minimum of 3 FF although more is better

Question 20

shelter in place

Answer 20

having the occupants remaining a structure or a vehicle in order to provide protection any hazard