FF Survival
Most basic method of staying oriented in a zero-visibility environment?
Find and follow a hoseline
Describe what a counterclockwise search is
a left-handed search
What does PASS stand for ?
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
A wildland fire will burn and move faster ___hill?
Uphill
Once you have gathered the belongings of the homeowner in the center of the room, what should you do?
Use a salvage cover to cover the items
A temporary location that can provide refuge while awaiting rescue or finding a method for self-rescue from an IDLH environment is called?
Safe location or Safe Haven
Primary Search - Immediate and quick attempt to locate any potential victims who are in danger
Secondary Search - Search conducted after the the fire has been extinguished. More thorough
What class of fire involves combustible cooking oils and fats?
Class K
Grass, leaves, tree moss, and loose surface litter
What concern should fire fighters have when they are about to start overhaul
Structural stability (building collapse)
In what situations can a RIC be deployed?
Lost or missing Fire fighter
Trapped Fire fighter
Injured Fire fighter
In what room or areas are children most likely to be found while conducting searches?
under beds or closets
kids hiding spots
What is used to expel the contents of portable fire extinguishers?
Pressure
An area of land that is left untouched by the fire, but is surrounded by burned land, is called a
Island
what level of PPE should be worn when conducting overhaul?
Full PPE and SCBA
What does LUNAR stand for?
Location
Unit
Name
Air or Assignment
Resources
What area is the first priority in conducting primary searches?
The area immediately around the fire
What class of fire represented by a star symbol?
Class D Metals
What NFPA Standard governs protective clothing and equipment for wildland fires?
NFPA 1977
What tools are needed to make a water chute?
Pike poles, salvage tarp, and An A frame ladder
What type of incident can exceed a fire fighter's ability to cope?
Critical Incident
What is the difference between Vent-Entry-Search and conventional Search and Rescue
A window is used for entry and exit point
What NFPA standard governs portable fire extinguishers?
NFPA 10
_______ attack is made on the fire's burning edge.
Direct
If you think you have found possible evidence for the cause of the fire? what should you do?
do not disturb the scene
Preserve it and wait for investigators to examine it