Wk 7: Quiz Flashcards
The lowest, widest section of an extension ladder that always maintains contact with the ground while the ladder is being raised is the:
bed section
What does an extension ladder’s size classification indicate?
The full length to which it can be extended
When planning to transition directly from a carry to a raise, a ladder should be carried:
butt first
When placing ground ladders, what conditions must be communicated to crew members and/or supervisors?
icy ground or uneven terrain
Where would generally be the safest placement for a ground ladder that is going to be used for rescue?
The tip of the ladder is raised to just below the window sill.
Shifting a ladder that is already in a vertical position
should be limited to short distances.
Before deploying a roof ladder, the:
hooks should be opened
Under normal conditions, air management increases your work time, but if you are lost or trapped, it:
increases the amount of time you can survive before escaping or being rescued.
Rooms or closet areas where the door can be closed to prevent the spread of heat, smoke, and toxic gases into that space are called:
safe havens
Before entering an IDLH environment, you must:
ensure that your SCBA is turned on, working properly, and contains a full cylinder of air.
A primary search is:
a fast, thorough search performed either before or during fire suppression operations..
When does the secondary search take place?
After the fire is under control
If there is heavy smoke or extreme heat in a compartment that is being searched, rescuers should:
move below the smoke level
In which location would sheltering-in-place likely be used instead of evacuation?
hospital
what is an example of a striking tool used for forcible entry.
sledge hammer
What should you do if you find a forcible entry tool that is damaged?
Tag the tool, remove it from service, and send it to the proper authority
Why must forcible entry and door control be coordinated?
Breaking a door or window introduces a new source of oxygen to the fire.
Security doors and gates cause a problem for firefighters during forcible entry operations, because they:
require extra planning and will delay entry.
Which location would likely be protected by a fire door?
The entrance to an office exit stairwell
When using hand tools to breach exterior wood frame walls it is safest to:
strike and make cuts toward the center of the opening you want to create first.
