What is the correct procedure for vent-entry- search?
a. use of this process in combination with horizontal ventilation
b. Vent the window as soon as possible after entering the room
c. Close the door as soon as possible after making entry
d. Searches must be equipped with a hose line - answerc. Close the door as soon as
possible after making entry
When lowering an unconscious child down a ladder, where should the rescuer's hands
be?
a. on the beams
b. on the different rungs
c. on the same rung
d. one on a rung, the other on a beam - answera. on the beams
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 - answerd. stairway locations
What is a distinguishing feature of the oriented search method?
a. room access is through an exterior opening
b. contact with a wall is maintained at all times
c. an officer stays at the door during a room search
d. a diagonal slash - answerc. an officer stays at the door during a room search
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. the letters SC
c. an X
d. a diagonal clash - answerc. an X
If you encounter a closed door during a search, what should you do before entering?
a. gap the door
b. try before you pry
c. check the door for heat
d. loudly identify yourself and your intentions - answerc. check the door for heat
, When vent-entry-search is performed with two fire fighters, where is the second fire
fighter located?
a. the doorway
b. just outside the window
c. at the anchor point
d. in constant physical contact with the fire searcher - answerb. just outside the window
When rescuing an unconscious victim from a window, how many fire fighters enter the
window to assist the victim?
a. one
b. three
c. none
d. two - answera. one
Which statement regarding the fire fighter drag is correct?
a. it is well suited to stairways
b. it requires no equipment to carry out
c. it requires cooperation on the part of the victim
d. it can be used when the victim is heavier than the rescuer - answerd. it can be used
when the victim is heavier than the rescuer
What is the best source of information for identifying building layout, stairways, and
exits?
a. occupant description
b. initial entry crews
c. 360 degree survey
d. pre-incident plan - answerd. pre-incident plan
Which marking indicates a search is presently under way in a particular room?
a. a diagonal slash
b. an S
c. an X
d. a circle - answera. a diagonal slash
When using a webbing sling drag, what helps support the victim's head and neck?
a. a roll of blanket
b. the webbing sling
c. the rescuer's hands
d. the rescuer's forearms - answerb. the webbing sling
When is an exception made to the two-in/two-out rule?
a. when it will delay operations due to lack of personnel
b. in IDLH entries where there is no visible fire
c. in life-threatening situations where immediate action can save a life
d. there is no exceptions; the rule applies to all IDLH entries - answerc. in life-
threatening situations where immediate action can save a life
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