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| What are some skills necessary for self rescue? |
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Definition
| knowledge of building construction, knowledge of fire spread and fire behavior, how to call for help, and how to find the easiest way out |
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| What are the key words for calling for help? |
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| mayday and emergency traffic |
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| What are some tools to keep in your pocket? |
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Definition
| wire cutters, channel locks, adjustable wrench, rope, carabiners, trauma sheers, knife, etc |
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| What are some limitations of an SCBA? |
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Definition
physical: profile and weight. possible entaglement -
medical: cardiovascular fitness -
mental: adequate training, confidence in self and equipment. chlostrophobia - know your limits |
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| What are some ways to forcible exit? |
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Definition
| breach walls using pry tools, kick the wall, or get to a less involved portion of building if you can not get out |
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Term
| Where are some alternate sources of fresh air within an IDLH? |
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Definition
| waste traps and risers, space in between studs of framed walls, under carpets, caulk joints in tilt-up construction |
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Term
| two or more fully equipped and immediately available firefighters designated to stand by outside the hazard zone to enter and effect rescue of firefighters inside if necessary (IFSTA p323) |
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| T/F A RIC team may be assigned nonessential duties on the fireground (IFSTA p323) |
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Definition
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| T/F When a RIC crew is assigned nonessential duties on the fireground they must not require such physical exertion that the RIC members ability to perform search and rescue would be diminished (IFSTA p323) |
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Definition
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| T/F You should never remove your facepiece or compromise the proper operation of your SCBA in any way to share your air supply with anyone - not even a firefighter (IFSTA p325) |
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Definition
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| T/F In most cases the need to exit the hostile atmosphere overrides the need to stabilize injuries before moving the firefighter (IFSTA p325) |
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Definition
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| In realistic scenarios how many firefighters are needed to successfully move one downed firefighter from the hazard zone? (IFSTA p326) |
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Definition
Pass Device
Assessment
Communication |
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| What does ASPE stand for? |
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Definition
Assess
Strategy
Package
Extricate |
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Definition
| any time firefighters are entering an IDLH |
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| A RIC must consist of minimum of how many firefighters? |
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Definition
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| Crews inside a hazard area must remain in what three ways of contact? |
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Definition
| voice, visual, or tethered contact |
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| T/F A radio may NOT be substituted for direct or visual contact |
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Definition
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Term
| T/F RIC is dedicated to firefighter rescue |
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Definition
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Term
| T/F It may take several teams to rescue one firefighter |
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Definition
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Term
| What are some RIC size-ups? |
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Definition
| type of building, extent of fire, type of occupancy, level of alarm, special hazards, monitor radio - gather info, on approach what do you see |
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Term
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Definition
| basic hand tools, hoseline, rope bags, extra air supply, etc |
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Term
| What are a few things found in a RIC SCBA pack? |
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Definition
| facepice and cord, 60 min air cylinder, 200' kevlar search line, quick fill wand, flashlight, wedges, strobe, wire cutters, evac pro escape cannister, prusik, and web strap |
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Term
| What are a few things RIC is doing during pre-deployment? |
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Definition
| size up, monitoring incident radio channels, acquiring building specific tools, developing and communicating action plan, maintain awareness on conditions of fire, maintain pulse of incident |
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Term
| What are three methods of search? |
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Definition
| drop bag, hoseline, and lifeline/tag line |
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Term
| What does SAFE stand for? |
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Definition
| Situational size-up - Stabilization - Safety, Assessment of the downed/trapped member, Firefighter needs report, Extracation |
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Term
| T/F A rescue pack or SCBA should be brought in as part of the standard equipment of the RIT crew upon deployment |
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Definition
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Term
| What does LUNAR stand for? |
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Definition
| Location, Unit number, Name, Assignment, Rescources needed |
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Term
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Definition
| First ring and knot equal 20 feet. Each knot after a ring signifies another 20 feet of rope. Ring side is towards exit, knot side to the end of the rope. |
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