Firefighter 1 Ch. 8 Rescue Terms And Info

Front 1

Define Rescue:

Back 1

Saving a life from fire or accident; removing a victim from an unhealthy atmosphere

Front 2

Aside from self saftey, who must also consider the hazards on a fire ground?

Back 2

The Incident Commander (IC)

Front 3

What does much of the firefighter saftey depend on? (3)

Back 3

1. Rescuers and their officers making a good initial scene size-up

2. Continuing scene size up throughout operation.

3. Performing a risk/benefit analysis before each major step.

Front 4

When should you attempt entry into a building if backdraft conditions are present?

Back 4

Only after ventilation is accomplished

Front 5

What is an IAP?

Back 5

Incident Action Plan

Front 6

What should you do once your search is over?

Back 6

Report promptly to your superviser

Front 7

In structure fires what is the primary way firefighters meet their responcibility to protect the occupants?

Back 7

To conduct a thorough search of the building and rescue anyone who is in jeopardy but cannont escape without assistance

Front 8

The decision to perform a primary search is always based on what?

Back 8

On a risk assessment and a determination that there may be savable victims.

Front 9

To obtain information about anyone inside or information about the fire, firefighters should FIRST question whom?

Back 9

Anyone who has escaped the fire.

Front 10

Information on the number and location of victims should be realyed to whom?

Back 10

IC and all other units.

Front 11

What are the two objectives of a building search?

Back 11

Locating victims (searching for life)

Obtaining information about the location and extent of the fire. (assesing fire conditions)

Front 12

Which search is a rapid thorough that is performed before or during fire suppresion?

Back 12

Primary search

Front 13

Which search is conducted after the fire is under control and is slower and more thorough?

Back 13

Secondary Search

Front 14

During the primary search the (4) set of priorities are?

Back 14

1. Most severely threatened

2. Largest numbers

3. Remainder of hazard zone

4. Exposures

Front 15

During the primary search which system is used?

(as in teams)

Back 15

the buddy system

(2 or more)

Front 16

What is IDLH?

Back 16

Immediatley dangerous to life and Health

Front 17

In an IDLH atmosphere you must remain in these (3) forms of contact with your team members?

Back 17

Physical

Vocal

Visual

Front 18

Primary search teams must always carry what with them when they enter a burning building? (4 items)

Back 18

1. Radio
2. Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC)
3. Flashlight
4. Forcible entry tools

Front 19

On the fire floor you want to start your search where?

Back 19

As close to the fire as possible

Front 20

Visibility obstructed by smoke should be reported to whom and why?

Back 20

The IC so that further ventilation operations can begin

Front 21

What is essential information that should be reported while searching consist of?

Back 21

Initial fire conditions found, significant changes in fire behavior or spread, etc.

Front 22

What does the search line consist of?

Back 22

200ft of 3/8 inch kevlar rope

Front 23

In the search line which way do the knots point?

Back 23

towards the fire

Front 24

In the search line which way do the rings point?

Back 24

towards the exit

Front 25

What do the knots in the search line represent?

Back 25

Each knot represents 20ft from the end of the search line

Front 26

How long are the firefighters tethers that attach to the rings in the main search line?

Back 26

20ft tethers with knots in the center that represent 10ft (halfway)

Front 27

What is the level of carbon monoxide some deparments deem "safe limits"

Back 27

50 ppm (parts per million)

Front 28

During the primary search, unless involved with ventilations, how should doors be placed?

Back 28

closed

Front 29

ON arrival of a fire call a search to locate anyone still in the hazard zone and assess the degree to which they may be threatened is done when?

Back 29

As soon as possible

Front 30

What portion of a door should be felt on a search?

Back 30

Feel the top of the door and doorhandle

Front 31

If a door is hot it should not be opened until when?

Back 31

A charged hoseline is in position

Front 32

With outward swinging doors which side of the door do you want to stay on when opening?

Back 32

The hinged side

Front 33

If you realize you are in a life-threatening danger what should you IMMEDIATELY do?

Back 33

Transmit Mayday Mayday Mayday

Front 34

What does LUNAR stand for in a MAYDAY situation?

Back 34

Last knowno location
Unit Number
Name
Assignment
Resources needed

Front 35

If your situation is NOT life threatening but you need assistence, what should you do?

Back 35

Follow your local protocal

Front 36

If you do not have a radio in a life threatening situation what should you do?

Back 36

Try to retrace your steps

Front 37

Which side of the coupling points toward the exit on a hose line?

Back 37

The male coupling

(it will be the attack portion)

Front 38

Which portion of the coupling has lungs on its swivel?

Back 38

The female....duh!

Front 39

What should you do before attempting to breach through an interior wall?

Back 39

Feel it for heat

Front 40

Removing wall between two adjacent studs will create an opening approximately how large?

Back 40

14 inches wide

Front 41

If you cant breach a wall, and arnt able to exit a structure without a radio, what should you do?

Back 41

Activate your pass device and move close to a wall

Front 42

What is the Hazard zone?

Back 42

Any portion of a bulding that contains IDLH atmosphere, requires firefighters to wear their SCBA, or take evasive action to breathe smoke-free air

Front 43

What does Suitably Equipped mean when talking about RIC Crews?

Back 43

The RIC team is wearing the same level of PPE as the interior firefighters

Front 44

According to NFPA what does it say about buddy breathing?

Back 44

They are unrelaible and not recommended

Front 45

Resucers searching for a firefigter in distress should first attempt what?

Back 45

Radio contact

Front 46

Once the downed firefighter is located what should happen?

Back 46

The RIC team should check his or her air supply and attach a full tank

Front 47

When should the medical evauation of a downed firefighter happen?

Back 47

Before any attempts to move them

Front 48

What is the range of a Tracking Device on 457 kHz?

Back 48

100 ft

Front 49

Emergency moves are necesary under what (5) conditions?

Back 49

1. There is fire or danger of fire in the immediate area

2. Explosives or other hazardous materials are involved.

3. It is impossible to protect the accident scene

4. It is impossible to gain access to other vitims who need immediate medical care

5. The victim is in cardiac arrest and need to be moved for CPR

Front 50

If it is necesary to perform an emergency move in which direction do you want to pull the vicitim?

Back 50

In the direction of the long axis of the body

Front 51

Which carry should be used to move a victim up or down stairs?

Back 51

Incline drag

Front 52

Which carry is used for children or small adult who are CONCIOUS?

Back 52

Cradle in arms lift/carry

Front 53

Which carry is used when moving a patient from a bed to a gurny?

Back 53

Three-person Lift/carry

Front 54

Which lift using two rescuers can be done with concious or unconcious victims?

Back 54

Extermites lift

Front 55

What device coverts a vehicle's 12- or 24-volt DC current into110- or 220-volt AC current?

Back 55

Inverter

Front 56

When are Inverters used on emergency calls? (2)

Back 56

1. When small amounts of power are needed

2. When small electrically operated tools need to be used

Front 57

What are two advantages of Inverters?

Back 57

Fuel efficiency

Low noise output

Front 58

What are two disadvantages of Inverters?

Back 58

Limited power supply

Limited mobility from vehicle

Front 59

What are the most common power sources used for emergency services?

Back 59

Generators

Front 60

What device is powered by gasoline or diesel engines and generally have 110- and/or 220-volt capacites?

Back 60

Generators

Front 61

What are two catagories for lighting?

Back 61

Portable and Fixed

Front 62

Portable lights generally range from ___ to ___ watts

Back 62

300 to 1000

Front 63

Fixed lights generally have a capacity of ___ to ___ watts per light?

Back 63

500 to 1500 watts

Front 64

Electrical cables should be what? (3)

Back 64

Waterproof

Intrinsically safe

and have adequate insulation

Front 65

When are junction boxes used?

Back 65

When multiple connections are needed

Front 66

All outlets should be equipped with what?

Back 66

ground-fault circuit interupters

Front 67

Who's respncibility is it to ensure that the power equipment is well-maintained and operational?

Back 67

The firefighters

Front 68

What should a firefighter refer to for specific directions and requirments of power equipment?

Back 68

The manufacturers service manual

Front 69

When do you replace the fuel in a fuel tank on gas powered devices?

Back 69

after three weeks

Front 70

On the generator who should perform service?

Back 70

Only certified personal