Definitions
term used to report situations where a firefighter or firefighters are in distress or may require assistance in an Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) atmosphere.
Mayday
(pg.1 of FF Survival Manual)
T/F
Skip breathing been a proven method to save air consumption for a FF
False
In theory, skip breathing was thought to extend air time, but no documentation or scientific data exists to show that it can prolong air supply.
(pg. 6 of FF Survival Manual)
When in an IDLH and a FF comes across a hoseline. How will a firefighter identify which way is the exit on the hoseline.
Smooth, Bump, Bump straight to the Pump
(Female coupling to Male coupling)
(pg.3 of FF Survival Manual)
method of escape from an upper story window without a ladder. It will reduce the height of the fall approximately six to eight feet
Two Arm Hang and Drop
(pg.12 of FF Survival Manual)
skills and techniques used by a firefighter to self escape and ultimately, survive a life-threatening situation.
Self-rescue and Survival
(pg.1 of FF Survival Manual)
A method were the firefighter unclip the low-pressure line and stick the end of the hose in your jacket radio pocket
Elephant Trunk Technique
(pg 4 & 5 of FF Survival Manual)
consists of one engine company, one truck company, one heavy rescue company or a unit with heavy rescue capabilities, one battalion chief or command officer, and one ALS unit.
RIT Level 2
(pg.11 of RIT Manual)
________ is to escape when entangled in suspended wires such as electrical conduit, computer wiring, cable television wiring, flex duct, etc.
Disentanglement
(pg.10 of FF Survival Manual)
a visual monitor of the air supply in the cylinder and valve assembly that a firefighter is able to see in or around the mask area to avoid having to look down at a gauge or other monitoring mechanism.
Heads-up Display
(pg.1 of FF Survival Manual)
A method when a firefighter assume a prone position along a wall and place the face piece to the floor. With the hood worn properly along the edge of the face piece, the firefighter will use their thumbs to gently (and slightly) push the bottom of the face piece away from the chin
Hoover Technique
(pg.5 & 6 of FF Survival Manual)
T/F
During an SCBA emergency it is not necessary to call a Mayday.
False
(pg.4 of FF Survival Manual)
used to quickly lower yourself from a hazardous area using rope and no hardware
Rope Slide
(pg.14 of FF Survival Manual)
a breathing technique that can be used to conserve air in situations where air needs to be conserved; involves normal inhalation but extends the time required to exhale by humming out the breath
Reilly-Emergency Breathing Technique (R-EBT)
(pg. 1 of FF Survival Manual)
A low-air alarm activates between 1,000 and 1,250 psi, which is determined to be __ to __ breaths remaining in a 30-minute air bottle.
50 , 80
(pg.7 of FF Survival Manual)
What is the proper Mayday call out when command acknowledges a FF.
State “Mayday, Mayday, Mayday.”
State the unit number three times, (e.g., “Engine 407, Engine 407, Engine 407.”)
Finish by stating, “Command acknowledge.”
Position and name (e.g., “Firefighter Smith.”)
Location (e.g., “We are on floor 12, quadrant B-Bravo.”)
Nature of emergency (e.g., “We have been cut off by collapse, one member is missing, our current air supply is 1500 psi.”)
Finish by stating, “Command acknowledge.”
(pg.6 of RIT Manual)
This technique is only to be used as a last resort when all possible means of escape have been exhausted. Continue to try to escape until you are forced to
Crouch and Cover
(pg.14 of FF Survival Manual)
the ability to identify, process, and comprehend the critical elements of information about what is currently happening and the impact it has on the mission and the team operating
Situational Awareness
(pg.1 of FF Survival Manual)
The normal breath cycle is typically about four to six seconds. When R-EBT is used, the breath cycle should be approximately ___ seconds.
12
(pg. 7 of FF Survival Manual)
What is the proper Mayday call out when command does not acknowledges a FF.
State “Mayday, Mayday, Mayday.”
State the unit number three times, (e.g., “Engine 407, Engine 407, Engine 407.”)
Finish by stating, “Command acknowledge.”
Activate the Emergency Activation Button (EAB) on the portable radio, if possible.
Activate your PASS device and briefly key your portable to get the attention of other firefighters or command. Deactivate your PASS whenever communicating via radio and reactivate once complete.
State “Mayday, Mayday, Mayday.”
State the unit number three times, (e.g., “Engine 407, Engine 407, Engine 407.”)
State location (e.g., “We are on floor 12, quadrant B-Bravo.”)
State the nature of the emergency (e.g., “We have been cut off by collapse, one member is missing, our current air supply is 1500 psi.”)
State “Mayday, Mayday, Mayday.”
Finish by stating, “Command acknowledge.”
(pg.6 and 7 of RIT Manual)
is used to exit a hazardous area by climbing the gypsum board; it may be used to climb over a drywall partition
Drywall Kick and Climb
(pg.9 of FF Survival Manual)