Chapter 9

When using the wide-area-search method, using individual tethers allow firefighters to sweep a _____ arc at the midpoint. A. 10 foot (3 m) B. 15 foot (4.5 m) C. 20 foot (6 m) D. 25 foot (7.6 m)

A. 10 foot (3 m)

When using the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Urban Search and Rescue system (FEMA US&R), what does a diagonal mark from upper right to lower left indicate? A. A search is underway B. A search has been performed C. A search is needed in that location D. A search is not needed in that location

A. A search is underway

Which of the following actions should a firefighter immediately take after transmitting a MAYDAY report? A. Activate PASS device B. Attempt self-rescue C. Turn off PASS device D. Move toward exit twenty feet (6 m) at time

A. Activate PASS device

When should the middle of a room be searched? A. After searching the perimeter B. Before searching the perimeter C. Intermittently with the perimeter search D. At the same time as searching the perimeter

A. After searching the perimeter

Which of the following sensory clues indicates both the type of fuel and phase of a fire? A. Color of smoke B. Heat felt through doors C. Sagging support members D. Sounds that indicate the fire's intensity

A. Color of smoke

What MAYDAY situation occurs when a firefighter gets caught on exposed wires or other debris? A. Entanglement B. Lost/disoriented C. Air emergencies D. Thermal emergencies

A. Entanglement

Which victim removal method is required when victims are directly threatened? A. Rescue B. Escape C. Self-evacuation D. Shelter-in-place

A. Rescue

Which of the following BEST describes what knowing a building's construction can alert a firefighter to? A. Safe areas within the structure B. Possible flaws in construction methods C. Types of smoke detectors in the structure D. Similarities between residential and commercial structures

A. Safe areas within the structure

What are the two objectives for a structural search? A. Search for life; assess fire conditions B. Search for victims; assess structural integrity C. Search for witnesses; assess fire crew needs D. Search for occupants; assess building conditions

A. Search for life; assess fire conditions

When breaching a wall, which of the following BEST describes the action to be taken before crawling through the opening? A. Sound the floor on the other side B. Tighten SCBA to ensure it does not move C. Use wire cutters to help create opening D. Use forcible entry tool to make opening

A. Sound the floor on the other side

When using the wide-area-search method, the lead is accompanied by: A. a navigator. B. a safety officer. C. an attendant for communication. D. a rapid intervention crew or team.

A. a navigator.

In order to control egress passageways, firefighters should close doors to rooms adjacent to the passageway: A. after it is searched. B. before it is searched. C. to mark it as having occupants. D. to mark it as needing searched.

A. after it is searched.

During a structural search, firefighters should monitor radio traffic for: A. changes in orders. B. PASS device instructions. C. building plan layout changes. D. personnel accountability reports.

A. changes in orders.

When encountering fire in a room during a structural search, firefighters should: A. close the door and report conditions. B. monitor atmosphere and report conditions. C. wedge the door open and report conditions. D. continue search and report conditions when done.

A. close the door and report conditions.

Deciding whether to walk upright or crawl during a structural search depends on the: A. conditions in the environment. B. the type of search method used. C. physical capability of the firefighter. D. the number of firefighters on a search team.

A. conditions in the environment.

The rapid intervention crew or team (RIC/RIT) carries a hoseline to create: A. defensive space. B. defensive steam. C. an emergency egress path. D. a way to follow the path taken by the RIC/RIT.

A. defensive space.

Immediate communication during a MAYDAY situation: A. increases chances of survival. B. allows for better air management. C. decreases chances of reoccurrence. D. creates more chances for self-rescue.

A. increases chances of survival.

During size-up, a firefighter should identify a building's construction type and: A. potential for collapse. B. location of mutual aid. C. potential for rekindling. D. location of water source.

A. potential for collapse.

After entering the structure, firefighters should use their _____ to increase awareness. A. senses B. team's knowledge C. communication skills D. personal protective equipment

A. senses

Firefighters should practice ___ in order to be warned of extreme fire behavior or structural collapse. A. situational awareness B. forcible entry techniques C. general search methods D. air management techniques

A. situational awareness

Never assume all occupants are out of a structure until: A. the building is searched. B. an evacuation signal is given. C. the reported occupants are found. D. all witnesses state the building is empty.

A. the building is searched.

Crawling in heavy smoke or extreme heat can increase: A. visibility. B. risk of falling. C. useable oxygen. D. chances of finding victims.

A. visibility.

When conditions in the structure change rapidly, a firefighter should tell others: A. what changes are observed. B. where lights are visible in windows. C. if there are any interior alterations. D. how many cars are in the driveway.

A. what changes are observed.

When is the secondary search performed? A. During initial fire suppression B. After initial fire suppression is complete C. Immediately after the primary search is complete D. Approximately thirty minutes after the primary search

B. After initial fire suppression is complete

Which of the following BEST describes a benefit of starting fire attack and ventilation simultaneously? A. May confirm witness reports B. Creates more survivable conditions C. Allows news crews time to inform public D. Allows teams time to gather equipment

B. Creates more survivable conditions

Which of the following can change a building's layout? A. Size-up B. Interior alterations C. Preincident surveys D. Personal observations

B. Interior alterations

Which of the following is the BEST reason firefighters should not move objects during a search? A. It could create more fire fuel. B. It may disorient them during a search. C. It can cause occupants to become confused. D. It might change the ventilation needs of the structure.

B. It may disorient them during a search.

Which key air management principle can be based on the lowest cylinder gauge reading of a team member? A. Exiting structure B. Point of no return C. Test air consumption rate D. Check air gauge regularly

B. Point of no return

Which of the following information should be gathered as a part of situational awareness? A. Building floor plan B. Probable structural integrity C. Types of fire detectors in use D. Location of interior alterations

B. Probable structural integrity

Which of the following rescue methods is useful when heat and smoke require the firefighter to stay low? A. Incline drag B. Webbing drag C. Seat lift/carry D. Cradle-in-arms lift/carry

B. Webbing drag

If an order does not sound right, firefighters should: A. ignore the order. B. ask for clarification. C. revise it to something they can do. D. perform what they do understand.

B. ask for clarification.

In the acronym LUNAR, the A stands for: A. awareness. B. assignment. C. adjustment. D. arrangement.

B. assignment.

When using the wide-area-search method, knots tied behind each ring indicate: A. distance from end of the line. B. distance from beginning of the line. C. distance left before a ring is needed. D. distance left before a new knot is needed.

B. distance from beginning of the line.

Both before and during interior operations, firefighters should anticipate how fire dynamics may be affected by: A. occupant escape. B. environmental conditions. C. past incidents at the same scene. D. initial control efforts made by occupants.

B. environmental conditions.

When crawling on stairs, proceed _____ first when ascending and _____ first when descending. A. feet/head B. head/feet C. hands/feet D. feet/hands

B. head/feet

Which of the following is tied to the end of a wide-area-search tether? A. inch (12.7 mm) steel ring B. inch (19 mm) steel ring C. 1 inch (25.4 mm) steel ring D. 1 inch (38.1 mm) steel ring

B. inch (19 mm) steel ring

If a firefighter becomes entangled, it is easier to move back the way the firefighter came than to: A. break free. B. move forward. C. maneuver over obstacles. D. move the wires out of the way.

B. move forward.

When following a hoseline during escape, remember the female coupling is on the _____ side and the male coupling is on the _____. A. water source/nozzle B. nozzle/water source C. closest/farthest D. farthest/closest

B. nozzle/water source

When using the oriented-search method, the team leader: A. moves with the searchers through the room. B. remains anchored at the door, wall, or hoseline. C. directs search movements from outside the structure. D. follows team members around the room, helping where needed.

B. remains anchored at the door, wall, or hoseline.

Using air management procedures during an air emergency can help increase: A. time to refill air. B. time for escape. C. time before the point of no return. D. time to remember details of the structure's layout.

B. time for escape.

When using the wide-area-search method, a steel ring is tied to the search line every: A. 10 feet (3 m). B. 15 feet (4.5 m). C. 20 feet (6 m). D. 25 feet (7.6 m).

C. 20 feet (6 m).

Having a facepiece dislodged or a low pressure alarm are examples of what type of MAYDAY situation? A. Entanglement B. Lost/disoriented C. Air emergencies D. Thermal emergencies

C. Air emergencies

Which of the following should a firefighter sign in with before entry into an immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) area? A. Supervisor B. Team leader C. Incident Safety Officer D. Rapid intervention crew or team (RIC/RIT)

C. Incident Safety Officer

Which of the following BEST describes how to figure out your location during a MAYDAY event? A. Remember it from preincident surveys B. Look for clues left during previous incidents C. Momentarily turn off PASS device, listen for clues D. Ask for location from incident communication center

C. Momentarily turn off PASS device, listen for clues

Which of the following can be a source for learning about building floor plans? A. Size-up B. Situational awareness C. New construction surveys D. Clues to structural instability

C. New construction surveys

Which of the following BEST describes the shelter-in-place method of victim removal? A. Occupants are removed using a webbing drag B. Occupants are rescued using a long backboard C. Occupants move to a protected location in structure D. Occupants evacuate on their own with minimal assistance

C. Occupants move to a protected location in structure

Which of the following tasks works to test air consumption rates? A. Check your air gauge regularly B. Take time to activate your PASS device C. Simulate emergency conditions during training D. Estimate point of no return based on lowest cylinder gauge

C. Simulate emergency conditions during training

When using the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Urban Search and Rescue system (FEMA US&R), what does the mark above the X indicate? A. Hazards B. Search unit C. Time of completion D. Victims and condition

C. Time of completion

Once on the fire floor, start the search: A. on the floor below the fire. B. on the floor above the fire. C. as close to the fire as possible. D. as far away from the fire as possible.

C. as close to the fire as possible.

When marking a room, the marks should be low so they: A. last longer. B. are easier to make. C. can be seen under smoke. D. will not smudge off during a search.

C. can be seen under smoke.

During a secondary search, a firefighter should: A. work independently to cover the area faster. B. search the structure quickly for rekindled fire. C. not remove SCBA, even if building appears free of smoke. D. volunteer to conduct search, even after participating in primary search.

C. not remove SCBA, even if building appears free of smoke.

Once a search is complete, a firefighter should: A. report promptly to RIC/RIT. B. report promptly to recovery. C. report promptly to the supervisor. D. report promptly to decontamination.

C. report promptly to the supervisor.

Thermal imagers allow firefighters to see: A. sources of heat through water. B. sources of heat under furniture. C. sources of heat through thick smoke. D. sources of heat on the opposite side of walls.

C. sources of heat through thick smoke.

Size-up is initially performed by: A. the escaped occupants. B. the reporting witnesses. C. the first firefighter on scene. D. the highest ranking officer on scene.

C. the first firefighter on scene.

When leaving a room, turn _____ the direction used to enter in order to continue the search. A. left from B. right from C. the same way as D. the opposite way from

C. the same way as

Which of the following rescue methods is not practical for moving unconscious adults? A. Incline drag B. Webbing drag C. Seat lift/carry D. Cradle-in-arms lift/carry

D. Cradle-in-arms lift/carry

Which of the following BEST describes a common cause of firefighter injury during victim removal? A. Heat exhaustion B. Jostling of head and neck C. Aggravating spinal injury D. Improper lifting technique

D. Improper lifting technique

Which of the following BEST describes the self-evacuation method of victim removal? A. Occupants are removed using a webbing drag B. Occupants are rescued using a long backboard C. Occupants are moved to protected location in structure D. Occupants evacuate on their own with minimal assistance

D. Occupants evacuate on their own with minimal assistance

Which of the following critical search areas is BEST defined as the areas farthest from the fire on the same level? A. Exposures B. Largest numbers C. Most severely threatened D. Remainder of hazard zone

D. Remainder of hazard zone

What survival action includes steps that can be performed before communicating a MAYDAY? A. Escape B. Disentangle C. Breach a wall D. Seeking safe haven

D. Seeking safe haven

How many rescuers may be needed to safely carry an adult? A. One B. One to two C. One to three D. Two to four

D. Two to four

The Incident Commander may give orders for all personnel to exit the hazard zone if: A. new teams arrive. B. media are on scene. C. triage is overwhelmed. D. conditions change rapidly.

D. conditions change rapidly.

A thermal imager screen may white out when it: A. is exposed to water. B. is exposed to glass. C. detects low levels of heat. D. detects high levels of heat.

D. detects high levels of heat.

In the rapid intervention crew or team (RIC/RIT) acronym AWARE, the E stands for: A. entry. B. escape. C. entangle. D. extrication.

D. extrication.

During a search, close doors to rooms not involved in a fire unless the doors are: A. used for egress. B. used for shelter. C. used for escape. D. used for ventilation.

D. used for ventilation.