Term
| What are 4 items to consider for your size-up? |
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Definition
| Occupancy type/ construction/ extent of fire/ time of day |
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Term
| Two things that you must consider for a successful rescue? |
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Definition
Risk vs Gain
Exposing rescuers to hazardous conditions |
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Term
| What does the pnuemonic CAN stand for? |
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Definition
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Term
| What cosiderations do you use when searching for a FF? |
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Definition
Company
Position
Assignment |
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Term
| Team Concept applies how? |
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Definition
| No lone rangers, buddy system, most experienced member takes charge, normally performed as company(more than 2 persons),back up teams provided for initial team |
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Term
| What are notorious FF killers in commercial occupancies? |
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Definition
| Mezzanines, elevator shafts, loading docks, hazardous materials, high voltage |
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Term
| When searching a room what do you do? After the search is completed what do you do? |
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Definition
Put a / on the door
Complete the X and put company # underneath |
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Term
| What cosiderations should be made prior to searching a room or structure, and while searching? |
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Definition
| Develope a plan prior to the search, be aware of victims laying just behind door, KEEP A WALL TO LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE, open windows as you go, look behind doors that you have opened, check on top of beds and under, check closets, also check bath tubs, call out for victims- hold your breath while you listen |
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Term
| If a hallway is not passable what action can you take? |
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Definition
Breach a wall
ID wall to be breached, use your axe or power saw, breach wall between 3 2x4 studs remove center stud |
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Term
| What equipment do you have at your disposal for search and rescue? |
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Definition
Equipment line or drop bag
ladder straps and nylon webbing
forcible entry tools
1" hose line
quartz light
probing tools |
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Term
What are 3 searchmethods? |
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Definition
Hose line advance
Nozzle fan, tether
Left Wall, right wall |
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Term
| What are some ways you can remove a victim? |
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Definition
Georgia Street or cross arm- GS them
Mattress carrier/ rubbish carrier
FF carry/ over the shoulder
Down ladders |
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Term
| If conditions permit when you find a downed FF what procedures can be done? |
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Definition
Shut off PASS
Assess FF
Make sure waist strap is secured to members waist or leg
Buddy breathe with FF
Have ALS and sufficent resources positioned at exit |
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Term
| RIC team shall have what items as a minimum? |
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Definition
| Full PPE donned, SCBA with drop bag,800mhz radio and flashlight, and any additional equipment and resources. |
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Term
| When entering a structure what 3 factors usually determine the path of search? |
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Definition
info gathered from IC and ff personnel
location of interior fire attack lines, for last known location
Searching an area that is unknown for potential victim by turning either Left or Right |
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Term
| What are some search Methods? |
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Definition
IN-line position
Parallel position
Tether method- many differnt types of this
Hose fan- Carabiner to d-ring on turn out coat
Nozzle fan-leader at nozzle for orientation, uses a drop bag with knots tied every six feet |
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Term
| Methods for removing a victim? |
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Definition
Shoulder straps of SCBA
Place an axe through SCBA straps
A tether around SCBA straps with a carabiner |
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