Firefighter 1 - Chapter 12 - Search and Rescue

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How should an unconscious child be carried down a ladder?

An unconscious child should be carried down a ladder cradled across the rescuer’s arms.

Ladder rescues should be performed with at least ___ firefighters whenever possible.

Ladder rescues should be performed with at least 2 firefighters whenever possible.

The O-VEIS procedure is most applicable for which circumstance?

The O-VEIS procedure is most applicable for residential bedrooms accessible by a porch roof.

The two-person chair carry is particularly useful:

The two-person chair carry is particularly useful in narrow corridors.

When rescuing an unconscious child or small adult from a window, how many rescuers enter the window to assist the victim?

When rescuing an unconscious child or small adult, one rescuer should enter the window to assist the victim.

When using the clothes drag, what supports the victims head?

The rescuers arms should support the victims head.

Which emergency drag is particularly useful for fast removal of a victim from a dangerous area?

The webbing sling drag is particularly useful for fast removal of a victim from a dangerous area.

Which method of evacuation for victims above ground should be avoided whenever possible?

Ground ladder evacuation should be avoided whenever possible.

Which piece of equipment is required to perform an emergency drag from a vehicle?

A short backboard, long backboard, or cervical collar are not required.

Which statement regarding the fire fighter drag is correct?

The firefighter drag is useful for victims who are heavier than the rescuer.

Adult fire victims are often found where?

Adult fire victims are often found near doors.

How did the original vent-enter-search method different from conventional search and rescue?

The original method was often performed before hose lines were deployed.

The one-person walking assist is best suited for victims who are?

The one person walking assist is best suited for victims who are capable of walking.

When is a secondary search performed?

A secondary search is performed after the fire has been controlled.

Which area is the first search priority?

The area immediately around the fire is the first search priority.

Which is a distinguishing feature of the oriented search method?

In an oriented search method, the officer remains outside the room being searched.

Which is correct procedure during an O-VEIS operation?

Correct procedure during O-VEIS operation includes the door of the search room being closed as soon as possible.

Which is the correct procedure when conducting a left hand room search?

The correct procedure for left hand search includes the left hand or shoulder maintaining contact with the wall.

Which item is commonly used as a basis for making assignments when organizing teams for a large building search?

Stairway locations are commonly used for making assignments when organizing teams for a large building search.

Which search method is primarily useful for residential fires?

The standard search method is primarily useful for residential fires.

A blanket drag is best suited for a victim who?

The blanket drag is best suited for a victim who is not dressed.

All other things being equal, which device is most suitable for rescue operations?

Aerial platforms are most suitable for rescue operations.

During a fire, where is a child likely to hide?

A child is often found hiding in a closet.

During an O-VEIS operation, where is the officer located?

The officer is located just outside the window during O-VEIS operations.

For personnel performing search and rescue operations, which item is especially important to maintain control of the flow path?

Door control is very important in controlling the flow path.