Lost in the Sauce
When organizing teams for a large building search, assignments are often based on __________.
A) known areas of safe refuge
B) alarm panel indicators
C) wind direction
D) stairway locations
D) stairway locations
Which statement about vent–entry–search is correct?
A) Searchers enter and exit the search room through an interior door
B) The process begins prior to fire attack
C) The process puts the searcher between the fire and a ventilation opening
D) Vent–entry–search is practical only for single-story buildings
C) The process puts the searcher between the fire and a ventilation opening
The two-person chair carry is particularly useful __________.
A) for victims with possible spinal injury
B) in heavy smoke conditions
C) for obese victims
D) in narrow corridors
D) in narrow corridors
All ladder rescues should be performed with at least _____ fire fighters whenever possible.
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
A) 2
Weighing the potential danger to fire fighters against the potential for saving a life is called __________.
A) primary survey
B) life-safety analysis
C) triage
D) risk–benefit analysis
D) risk–benefit analysis
Where does the victim's arm go in the one-person walking assist?
A) Around the rescuer's waist
B) Linked in the rescuer's arm
C) Around the rescuer's neck
D) Across the victim's chest
C) Around the rescuer's neck
A quick attempt to locate potential victims who may be in danger is a(n) __________.
A) primary search
B) rapid sweep
C) initial survey
D) secondary search
A) primary search
Which area is the first search priority?
A) The area immediately around the fire
B) Exit pathways
C) The higher-level floors
D) The rooms most likely to be occupied
A) The area immediately around the fire
When is a secondary search performed?
A) After the fire is under control or fully extinguished
B) Immediately upon completion of the primary search
C) As soon as personnel become available
D) Simultaneously with the primary search
A) After the fire is under control or fully extinguished
When using the clothes drag, what supports the victim's head?
A) The rescuer's arms
B) A backboard or cervical collar
C) The hands of the rescuer at the patient's head
D) The victim's clothing
A) The rescuer's arms
How should an unconscious child be carried down a ladder?
A) The rescuer's arms under the victim's arms, the victim's crotch on the rescuer's knee
B) The victim cradled across the rescuer's arms
C) The victim placed over the rescuer's shoulder, one arm holding the knees against the rescuer's chest
D) The victim supported at the crotch and chest by the rescuer's arms
B) The victim cradled across the rescuer's arms
How much risk to fire fighters is acceptable in attempting to save valuable property?
A) None
B) Limited
C) Significant
D) Unlimited
B) Limited
Which method is best suited for removing an unconscious victim from a dangerous location?
A) Carry
B) Drag
C) Assist
D) Lift
B) Drag
What is the main purpose of the secondary search?
A) Remove remaining occupants
B) Locate deceased victims
C) Double-check the primary search area
D) Find evidence of cause and origin
B) Locate deceased victims
Adult fire victims are often found __________.
A) under a bed
B) in a closet
C) in a bathtub
D) near a door
D) near a door
What is a distinguishing feature of the oriented search method?
A) All searchers are tied into a search rope
B) An officer stays at the door during a room search
C) Room access is through an exterior opening
D) Contact with a wall is maintained at all times
B) An officer stays at the door during a room search
Which emergency drag is best for fast removal from a dangerous area?
A) Clothes
B) Blanket
C) Extremities
D) Webbing sling
D) Webbing sling
What is the correct procedure for vent–entry–search?
A) Use this process in combination with horizontal ventilation
B) Vent the window as soon as possible after entering the room
C) Searchers must be equipped with a hose line
D) Close the door as soon as possible after making entry
D) Close the door as soon as possible after making entry
Which area is the second search priority?
A) Directly above the fire
B) Between the fire and the main exit
C) Directly adjacent to the fire
D) Directly under the fire
A) Directly above the fire
A blanket drag is best suited for a victim who __________.
A) is not dressed
B) may have a spinal injury
C) is grossly obese
D) is a child
A) is not dressed
In the two-part marking system for indicating which rooms have been searched, which symbol means a search is complete?
A) A circle with a diagonal slash
B) A diagonal slash
C) An X
D) The letters SC
C) An X
What is the correct procedure during a clockwise room search?
A) The crew turns left at each corner
B) The crew turns right at the entry point
C) The left hand sweeps the middle of the room
D) The left hand maintains contact with the wall
D) The left hand maintains contact with the wall
When is an exception made to the two-in/two-out rule?
A) There are no exceptions; the rule applies to all IDLH entries
B) When it will delay operations due to lack of personnel
C) In life-threatening situations where immediate action can save a life
D) In IDLH entries where there is no visible fire
C) In life-threatening situations where immediate action can save a life
Which statement regarding the fire fighter drag is correct?
A) It requires no equipment to carry out.
B) It is well suited to stairways.
C) It can be used when the victim is heavier than the rescuer.
D) It requires cooperation on the part of the victim.
C) It can be used when the victim is heavier than the rescuer.
Which method of evacuation for victims above ground should be avoided whenever possible?
A) Aerial device
B) Ground ladder
C) Fire escape
D) Interior stairway
B) Ground ladder
Which statement best describes a primary search?
A) A primary search is a quick search for victims in immediate danger.
B) A primary search is a rapid initial assessment of life-threatening conditions.
C) A primary search is an extensive and thorough search for potential victims.
D) A primary search is a rapid search for victims after initial knockdown.
A) A primary search is a quick search for victims in immediate danger.
When using a webbing sling drag, what helps support the victim's head and neck?
A) The webbing sling
B) The rescuer's hands
C) The rescuer's forearms
D) A roll of blanket
A) The webbing sling
On which principle does a thermal imaging camera operate?
A) Ultraviolet light detection
B) Diffraction spectroscopy
C) Digital image enhancement
D) Temperature differentials
D) Temperature differentials
How does vent–entry–search differ from conventional search and rescue?
A) The fire is ventilated before entry is made
B) A window is used for entry and exit
C) The fire fighter is attached to a guide rope
D) All windows and doors are propped open during the search
B) A window is used for entry and exit
The one-person walking assist is best suited for victims who are __________.
A) awake and responsive
B) unable to walk
C) require support to walk
D) capable of walking
D) capable of walking
Which piece of equipment should be used whenever possible during an emergency drag from a vehicle?
A) Short backboard
B) Webbing
C) Long backboard
D) Blanket
C) Long backboard
When rescuing an unconscious child or small adult from a window, how many rescuers enter the window to assist the victim?
A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3
B) 1
Which phrase is used to report that the primary search has been completed?
A) “Area search complete”
B) “Search negative”
C) “Nothing found”
D) “Primary all clear”
D) “Primary all clear”
How does the fire fighter move when performing the fire fighter drag?
A) Crawling on hands and knees
B) Walking forward
C) Walking backward
D) Duck-walking
A) Crawling on hands and knees
Which step should be performed before beginning search and rescue?
A) Go directly to the most severely threatened area of the structure
B) Perform a risk–benefit analysis
C) Deploy a hose line or tagline
D) Perform a primary survey
B) Perform a risk–benefit analysis
Which marking indicates a search is presently under way in a particular room?
A) A circle
B) An X
C) A diagonal slash
D) An S
C) A diagonal slash
Which technique should be used when fire fighters must search a large area such as a warehouse?
A) Oriented search
B) Teams of two
C) Search ropes
D) Officer-led search
C) Search ropes
What is the signal to the incident commander that the secondary search has been completed?
A) “Nothing found”
B) “Secondary all clear”
C) “Loss stopped”
D) “Fire under control”
B) “Secondary all clear”
When lives can be saved, how much risk is justified in trying to save them?
A) Minimal
B) Moderate
C) High
D) Unlimited
C) High
In which type of search pattern do fire fighters turn right upon entry to a room and then turn left at each corner around the room?
A) Oriented
B) Counterclockwise
C) Left-hand
D) Standard
B) Counterclockwise
How many fire fighters are necessary to properly execute a long-backboard rescue?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four or more
D) Four or more
What is the first priority for a victim who is in a hazardous area and in need of medical treatment?
A) Package the patient for removal
B) Remove the patient from the hazard
C) Complete the primary survey
D) Begin medical treatment
B) Remove the patient from the hazard
When rescuing a conscious person from a window using a ladder, where does the second fire fighter stand?
A) On the bottom rung of the ladder
B) About six rungs down from the top
C) On a rung level with the opening
D) One rung below the windowsill
D) One rung below the windowsill
During an unconscious-victim ladder rescue, what is the position of the victim?
A) Upright, facing the rescuer
B) Horizontal, facing the ladder
C) Upright, facing the ladder
D) Horizontal, facing the rescuer
A) Upright, facing the rescuer
When lowering an unconscious child down a ladder, where should the rescuer's hands be?
A) On the same rung
B) On the beams
C) On different rungs
D) One on a rung, the other on a beam
B) On the beams
When rescuing an unconscious victim from a window, how many fire fighters enter the window to assist the victim?
A) None
B) One
C) Two
D) Three
B) One
What is a critical factor to evaluate in size-up for search and rescue?
A) Reflex time
B) Type of fire attack
C) Victims' ability to self-evacuate
D) Age of victims
C) Victims' ability to self-evacuate
The first priority for search teams is those areas __________.
A) where victims are most likely to be found
B) with the highest number of occupants
C) where trapped occupants have the best chance for survival
D) where occupants are in the most immediate danger
D) where occupants are in the most immediate danger
What is the biggest drawback of the two-person seat carry?
A) Rescuers must maintain a stooped posture
B) It is difficult to travel long distances
C) It is difficult to move through doors
D) The carry requires access to a chair
C) It is difficult to move through doors
What is the best way to confirm everyone has safely evacuated a building?
A) Question occupants
B) Conduct a head count
C) Conduct a personnel accountability report
D) Conduct a thorough search
D) Conduct a thorough search
What is a secondary search?
A) A quick search for victims performed during the initial attack
B) A search for victims conducted outside the immediate fire area
C) An exhaustive search for victims after the fire is brought under control
D) Any search not conducted by the initial attack crew
C) An exhaustive search for victims after the fire is brought under control
What is the best source of information for identifying building layout, stairways, and exits?
A) 360° survey
B) Preincident plan
C) Occupant description
D) Initial entry crews
B) Preincident plan
During a fire, where is a missing child likely to be located?
A) In his or her parent's bed
B) In the kitchen
C) Hiding in a closet
D) In an exit pathway
C) Hiding in a closet
If you encounter a closed door during a search, what should you do before entering?
A) Try before you pry
B) Gap the door
C) Loudly identify yourself and your intentions
D) Check the door for heat
D) Check the door for heat
Where should a search rope be anchored?
A) At the entry point
B) To each rescuer
C) To a hauling system
D) To a second exit
A) At the entry point
When assisting a conscious victim down a ladder, how can the rescuer maintain control of the victim's descent?
A) Tie the victim to a rope looped over a rung
B) Squeeze the victim against the ladder
C) Tie the victim to the rescuer
D) Stand on the same rung as the victim
B) Squeeze the victim against the ladder
Which carry works best for children and small adults?
A) Chair
B) Cradle-in-arms
C) Extremities
D) Incline
B) Cradle-in-arms
Which lift/drag requires two rescuers?
A) Extremities
B) Webbing sling
C) Standing
D) Blanket
A) Extremities
When vent–entry–search is performed with two fire fighters, where is the second fire fighter located?
A) In constant physical contact with the first searcher
B) At the anchor point
C) Just outside the window
D) The doorway
C) Just outside the window
Which means of victim removal should be avoided if possible?
A) Fire escape
B) Stairway
C) Aerial tower
D) Aerial ladder
D) Aerial ladder