Teamwork
How many ff should be on the fire ground/ emergency scene?
At least four!
why do ff train?
So they can learn & practice the skill, they will use during emergency conditions
why must firefighters be aware of their surrounding when performing tasks on the emergency scene
To prevent risk of injury or death on scene
what must you check on the rescue boats?
Visual inspection of all survival craft and launching appliances to ensure that they are ready for immediate use
A system that readily identifies both the locations and the functions of all members operating at an incident scene.
personnel accountability system
whats the buddy system
requires each worker to work within sight and sound of another in case he needs assistance
is teamwork important for safety during training?
Absolutely!
How should an incident on a street be secured
(2-3 answers)
Traffic Tape, Traffic Cones, Flares
What rigs are part of a Water Rescue Response?
one engine, one truck, one district chief, and the dive rescue team
Maintain a minimum of this ___ many firefighters in each team
two
What does RIT stand for?
Rapid Intervention Team
Notify the instructor or safety officer
When is it safe to remove your SCBA?
When it has been cleared by the incident commander.
All responders should be aware not to exceed their ___ or ____ they are issued.
level of training, the ability of the tools
Any valve that can be used to shut down flow to a system.
shut-off valve
How many members from each team should have a portable radio?
1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 1
4. 1
Who should always be nearby to perform a examination and to transport ill or injured personnel
EMS personnel
What is the phase called once the flames have been extinguished and the burned area is carefully searched for any remaining fires
The overhaul phase
What is the definition for swift water?
Rapidly moving water.
A rank of structure, spanning the fire fighter through the fire chief, for managing a fire department and fire-ground operations
the chain of command
why is teamwork so important in the fire service
firefighters can watch out for each other, communicate potential hazards, and provide assistance in high-stress situations
What are the 5 E's of fire safety?
Education
Engineering
Enforcement
Economic Incentives
Emergency Response
What are the hazards of fire scene?
there are 6-7 answers
Heat Stress, Unstable Structures, Slips, Trips, Falls, Electric Shocks and Burns.
What questions should you ask a witness to get as much information as possible about a victim in the water?
Age, gender, condition of victim, color of clothing they were wearing and the last seen point in relation to an object in close proximity or beyond
Most fire fighter injuries and deaths are the result of ___.
preventable situations