Chapter 14 - Search and Rescue
Questions with answers. Graded A+
Which is a common basis for making assignments when organizing teams for a large building search? -
Ans-Stairway locations
Which area is the first sear
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Chapter 14 - Search and Rescue
Questions with answers. Graded A+
Which is a common basis for making assignments when organizing teams for a large building search? -
Ans-Stairway locations
Which area is the first search priority? - Ans-The area immediately around the fire
Adult fire victims are often found: - Ans-near a door.
What is the correct procedure during a left-hand room search? - Ans-The left hand maintains contact
with the wall.
How did the original vent-enter-search method differ from conventional search and rescue? - Ans-It was
often performed before any hose lines were deployed.
Which is correct procedure during an O-VEIS operation? - Ans-The door of the search room is closed as
soon as possible.
When is a secondary search performed? - Ans-After the fire has been suppressed
What is a distinguishing feature of the oriented search method? - Ans-The officer remains outside the
room being searched.
Which search method is primarily useful for residential fires? - Ans-Standard
The one-person walking assist is best suited for victims who are: - Ans-capable of walking.
The two-person chair carry is particularly useful: - Ans-in narrow corridors.
When using the clothes drag, what supports the victim's head? - Ans-The rescuer's arms
Which emergency drag is particularly useful for fast removal of a victim from a dangerous area? - AnsWebbing sling
Which statement regarding the fire fighter drag is correct? - Ans-It is useful for victims who are heavier
than the rescuer.
Which piece of equipment should be used whenever possible during an emergency drag from a vehicle?
- Ans-Long backboard
Ladder rescues should be performed with at least _____ fire fighters whenever possible. - Ans-2
How should an unconscious child be carried down a ladder? - Ans-The victim cradled across the
rescuer's arms
The O-VEIS procedure is most applicable for which circumstance? - Ans-Residential bedrooms accessible
by a porch roof
Which method of evacuation for victims above ground should be avoided whenever possible? - AnsGround ladder
When rescuing an unconscious child or
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