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88 Cards in this Set
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A situation where a fire, which was thought to be completely extinguished reignites |
Rekindle |
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A clockwise search pattern |
Left hand search |
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The process of looking for living victims who are in danger |
Search |
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Assists, drags and carries |
Rescue techniques |
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An electronic device that detects differences in temperature based on infrared energy and then generates images based on those data |
Thermal imaging device |
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The removal of a person from danger |
Rescue |
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A more thorough search undertaken after the fire is under control |
Secondary search |
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Often the highest risk to fire fighters |
Search and rescue |
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Quick initial search for victims |
Primary search |
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A guide rope that allows the fire fighter to maintain contact with a fixed point |
Search rope |
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What are two reasons why should search ropes be used? |
To help fire fighters exit the area To search wide open spaces |
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What type of Exit Assist is needed if a victim is capable of walking? |
Rescurers may only need one person walking assist |
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To rescue a victim through a window, raise the ladder and secure it in the rescue position with the tip_______________________________ |
Just below the windowstill |
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When rescuing a heavy adult using a ladder, what are some recommendations for the rescuer? |
Get more help - three rescuers at a minimum Use two ladders Place two ladders side by side |
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What does a webbing sling provide? |
Secure grip around the victim's upper body |
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How should the fire fighter face when rescuing an unresponsive victim on a ladder? |
Face the victim |
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What should fire fighters begin after the fire is under control and the structural stability of the building is confirmed? |
Secondary search |
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When a ladder rescue involves a conscious victim, the fire fighter should ____________? |
When a ladder rescue involves a conscious victim, the fire fighter should ESTABLISH VERBAL CONTACT |
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What is the next priority after the area immediately around the fire is searched in an apartment building? |
Search the area directly above the fire |
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What areas does the search begin in? |
Begins with areas in which victims are at the greatest risk |
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What are long backboard rescues used for? |
To remove a victim from a vehicle |
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What risks are associated when assisting someone down a ladder? |
Risk to fire fighters and the victim |
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Who should status and results from search operations be communicated to? |
Incident commander |
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How should fire fighters work when conducting searches in high rise buildings? |
Work as teams, coordinating searches |
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What type of occupants should fire fighters rescue first when a building is occupied? |
Occupants in the most immediate danger |
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When should a hot door be opened? |
ONLY when a hose line is readily available |
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What are the three most important senses during a search? |
Sight Sound Touch |
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When is a two person seat carry be used? |
When the victim is disabled or paralyzed |
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What does the fire fighter drag utilize? |
Victim's tied wrists |
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What is the clothes drag used for? |
To move a victim who is on the floor and is too heavy for one rescuer |
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The simplest rescue if the victim is responsive and able to walk without assistance or with very little assistance |
Exist assist |
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When the occupants are sheltered and kept in their current location instead of trying to remove them from a fire building |
Shelter in place |
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NFPA requirements state that a team of at least two fire fighters must enter together, and at least two fire fighters must remain outside the danger area, ready to rescue the fire fighters who are inside the building |
Two in / two out rule |
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A quick attempt to locate any potential victims who are in danger |
Primary search |
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What is the highest priority at a fire scene? |
Saving lives |
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How should search team members stay below layers of hot gases and smoke? |
Crawl |
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Are occupants who are asleep or who are awake create a greater risk? |
Occupants who are asleep are GREATER risk |
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Who is responsible for managing the level of risk during emergency operations? |
Incident commander |
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What must search teams have in case fire conditions change? |
Have a secondary escape route |
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How does fire fighters let other searches know that rooms have already been searched? |
Mark the rooms |
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What is done to locate victims who need assistance to leave a dangerous area? |
Search |
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What can reduce interior temperatures and improve visibility, enabling search teams to locate victims more rapidly? |
Ventilation |
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When does the priority of controlling and extinguishing the fire start? |
Upon completion of all searches |
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What process at every fire should include a specific evaluation of critical factors for search and rescue? |
Size up |
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When are more fighters needed for search and rescue operations than in a similar sized office building? |
In a nursing home |
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When is it justifiable to risk the safety of fire fighters? |
If there is a potential to save lives |
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A returning to flaming combustion after apparent but incomplete extinguishment |
Rekindle |
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A guide used by fire fighters that allows them to maintain contact with a fixed point |
Search rope |
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A methodical search designed to located decreased victims after the fire has been surpressed |
Secondary search |
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A rapid search to locate living victims |
Primary search |
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A safety procedure that requires a minimum of two personnel to enter a hazardous area and a minimum of two back up personnel to remain outside the hazardous area during the initial stages of an incident |
Two in / two out rule |
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Those activities directed at locating endangered persons at an emergency incident, removing those persons form danger, treating the injured, and providing for transport to an appropriate healthcare facility |
Rescue |
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The process of locating victims who are in danger |
Search |
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An electronic device that detects differences in temperature based on infrared energy and then generates images based on those data |
Thermal imaging device |
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What is the most efficient method to remove an unconscious or unresponsive victim from a dangerous location? |
Drag |
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What is the simplest rescue assist? |
Exit assist - victim is responsive and able to walk without assistance or with very little assistance |
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In some situations, what is the best option instead of trying to remove them from a fire building? |
Shelter in place |
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What are possible signs of a flashover or backdraft? |
Dark black turbulent smoke, blackened windows, the appearance of a "breathing" building, intense heat
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When should search ropes be used? |
Large, open areas so fire fighters can maintain their orientation while searching for victims |
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Slower search that is designed to locate any deceased victims and search any areas not covered in the primary search |
Secondary search |
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What areas does the search begin? |
Where victims are at greatest risk |
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What is the purpose of search operations? |
Locate living victims |
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What is the purpose of rescue operations? |
Physically remove an occupant or victim from a dangerous environment |
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What is the First Priority of Search Priorities? |
Search areas where live victims may be located immediately around the fire and then rest of the floor |
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What is the Second Priority of Search Priorities? |
Search the area directly above the fire and the rest of that floor |
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What is the Third Priority of Search Priorities? |
Search the highest level floors, working from the top floor down |
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What is the Lowest Priority of Search Priorities? |
Search areas below the fire floor |
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How long should a primary search be completed in? |
15 minutes or less |
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What is the main purpose of secondary search? |
Find deceased victims |
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When rescuing a victim from a window, where should the ladder tip be placed? |
Just below the windowsill |
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Where should a search begin? |
Where live victims may be located immediately around the fire |
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What is the minimum number of rescuers required to properly remove a victim from a vehicle and onto a long board? |
Four minimum (4-5 suggested) |
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What search method uses a window as the entry and exit point to a room? |
Vent - entry search |
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What method is best suited for removing an unconscious victim from a dangerous location? |
Drag |
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Which area is the second search priority? |
Directly above the fire |
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During a fire, where is a missing child likely to be located? |
Hiding in a closet |
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Which area is the first search priority? |
The area immediately around the fire |
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Which search method uses a window as the entry and exit point to a room? |
VES method Vent Enry Search |
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In general, when is the life risk in residential occupancy the highest? |
At night and on weekends Most likely to be home and probably asleep |
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Who is responsible for managing the level of risk during emergency operations? |
Incident Commander (IC) |
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When is a primary search conducted? |
During the active stages of a fire, when time is a critical factor |
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When is it necessary to accept a high level of risk to save a life? |
During a primary search, during active stages of a fire |
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What is designed to located any deceased victims and should not expose fire fighters to a high level of risk? |
At a secondary search |
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When is a secondary search conducted? |
After the fire is extinguished |
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What should the IC base his decision whether to conduct a primary search? |
Rick benefit evaluation of the situation No primary if risk to fire fighters is too great |
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When should a primary search NOT be conducted? |
In a building that is fully involved in a fire |
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What are significant indicators of an impending collapse? |
Sagging walls Chipped or cracked mortar or cement Warped or failing structural steel Any partial collapse |
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What are signs of possible flashover or backdraft? |
Dark black turbulent smoke Blackened windows Appearance of a "breathing" building Intense heat |