Ch 11 Firefighter Survival

Question 1

How many people should be in a RIT? Pg 303

Answer 1

At least 2 also know as 2 IN/2 OUT

Question 2

The search team should consist who? Pg 310

Answer 2

Of a anchor, a leader and minimum of 2 searchers, maximum of 4.

Question 3

Tying a series of overhand knots on the search rope would be done every how many feet? Pg 311

Answer 3

25 ft

Question 4

How many members are typically needed to force a door using the conventional method? p. 290

Answer 4

Two

Question 5

How far apart must the radios be placed when using feedback-assisted rescue to locate a trapped firefighter?
p. 308

Answer 5

1-2 inches

Question 6

How far behind the anchor should the searchers clip their tag lines when performing a fan search? p. 312

Answer 6

25 feet

Question 7

What is often the fastest way to reach a firefighter who has fallen through a roof or floor? p. 327

Answer 7

Through the opening

Question 8

What orientation will the victim be pulled up the staircase when a backboard is used in the process?
p. 323

Answer 8

Feet first

Question 9

What is the first thing that should be done if a member is lost but not in danger of being overrun by fire? p. 295

Answer 9

Call for help by radio

Question 10

What is the maximum width you should allow your hands to spread when using an escape rope with an emergency body wrap? p. 295

Answer 10

Shoulder

Question 11

What is the easiest way to know who is operating on the scene in a career department? p. 296

Answer 11

Riding list

Question 12

If you will be sliding down the ladder headfirst during an emergency exit, what part of the ladder should be grasped? p. 290

Answer 12

Beams on both sides

Question 13

What should be carried to create an emergency harness when the RIT reports to the IC? p. 306

Answer 13

Tubular webbing

Question 14

What is a better way to breach a wood lath and plaster wall? p. 290

Answer 14

Halligan tool

Question 15

What is the first step taken when converting a SCBA into a harness?
p. 319

Answer 15

Unbuckle the waist belt of the SCBA

Question 16

What is the first step that should be taken when a Mayday transmission has been received? p. 302

Answer 16

Contact the member who transmitted the Mayday

Question 17

What is used when a RIT is performing a team search? p. 309

Answer 17

Search rope

Question 18

What is normally needed when an entanglement occurs? p. 288

Answer 18

Back up and get lower to try again

Question 19

What activates the PASS on the SCBA integrated system? p. 308

Answer 19

Cylinder is turned on

Question 20

When conducting a headfirst bailout onto a ladder where should one arm be inserted? p. 289

Answer 20

Between first and third rung

Question 21

A Mayday should be sounded when a member is unaccounted for more than what amount of time? p. 301

Answer 21

60 seconds

Question 22

What minimum height above the windowsill should the ladder rung being used to pass the rope over when lifting an unconscious firefighter from a window using a ladder and
rope as a high-point anchor? p. 325

Answer 22

4 feet

Question 23

What is the minimum number of rescuers that should be used to hoist a firefighter out of a hole in the floor or roof? p. 328

Answer 23

Four

Question 24

What size crew is it believed to be the minimum for rescuing a downed firefighter in simple circumstances?
p. 303

Answer 24

Four

Question 25

Where can an unconscious firefighter be placed on the rescuer to facilitate lifting the victim to the windowsill when moving out through a window? p. 324

Answer 25

Back

Question 26

Which can be used to give the RIT a sound to follow to locate an unconscious trapped firefighter? p. 307

Answer 26

PASS device

Question 27

What part of the victim needs to clear the windowsill before being lowered to the ground by the members below when using a ladder and rope as a high-point anchor? p. 325

Answer 27

Torso

Question 28

What can the victim's SCBA (except the mask) be attached to if it must be removed while hauling the firefighter through a hole in the floor or roof for extrication? p. 328

Answer 28

Bunker Coat

Question 29

How far from the distance indicator knots will a directional knot be tied in the search rope? p. 311

Answer 29

6 to 8 inches

Question 30

What is the first thing that should be done when a report is received of a firefighter down on the incident scene? p. 315

Answer 30

Call for an ALS ambulance

Question 31

At what height is it best to force your tool when breaching a wood lath and plaster wall if possible? p. 290

Answer 31

3 feet

Question 32

What should be done once the window is located that you will deploy your escape rope from? p. 293

Answer 32

Clear the glass and frame

Question 33

Where should the rope be attached to the victim when removing a firefighter who has fallen through a roof or floor? p. 328-329

Answer 33

Wrists or ankles

Question 34

Where should a rope be attached to the large firefighter to assist the second rescuer while moving the victim down a staircase? p. 322

Answer 34

Ankles

Question 35

What should be the maximum submergence time allowed during a team search when a 30-minute SCBA is being used? p. 310

Answer 35

20 minutes

Question 36

Where should a large claw or sharpened hook be attached to the escape rope? p. 292

Answer 36

On one end

Question 37

How many people from the RIT should remain where the search rope has been tied to a substantial object when conducting a team search? p. 310

Answer 37

One

Question 38

When should basic life support be started when rescuing a trapped firefighter? p. 318

Answer 38

Once out of immediate danger

Question 39

What can be used to create a 2:1 mechanical advantage system when hoisting a firefighter through a hole in the floor or roof? p. 329

Answer 39

Extra-large Carabiner

Question 40

What can be converted to a harness once the unconscious firefighter has a mask on? p. 319

Answer 40

SCBA

Question 41

What must be done at each change in direction when using a search rope? p. 315

Answer 41

Tie it off to a substantial object