chapter 17 technical rescue support and vehicle extrication

which type of water or ice rescue is extremely dangerous because of powerful undercurrents and hydraulic action that make escape virtually impossible. A- Low-head or low-water dams B- Water treatment facilities C- Ponds or lakes D- Coastal shorelines

A- Low-head or low-water dams

For which type of rescue are rescuers likely to require outside expertise such as plant personnel or equipment manufacturers? A- Machinery rescue B- Structural collapse rescue C- Rope rescue D- Cave, mine, and tunnel rescue

A- Machinery rescue

Only personnel directly involved in resolving the emergency are allowed within the: A- hot zone B- warm zone C- rehab area D- cold zone

A- hot zone

The controlled opening near the Command Post is monitored by A- the Accountability Officer B- the Safety Officer C- a firefighter not involved in operations D- law enforcement

A- the Accountability Officer

Which type of collapse has a good chance of habitable voids but is most vulnerable to secondary collapse? Correct answer: A-Cantilever B- V-shaped C-Pancake D- A-frame

A-Cantilever

For which type of rescue would the Fire Fighter II monitor communication channels and search lines, operate SAR systems, and assist victims once they have been removed from the hot zone? A-Cave, mine, and tunnel rescue B-Water and ice rescue C-Vehicle rescue D-Rope rescue

A-Cave, mine, and tunnel rescue

What must a Fire Fighter II be able to do to assist at technical rescue incidents? A-Recognize hazards associated with the type of incident B- Determine type of PPE and equipment needed C- Serve as a rapid entry team member D- Plan and evaluate operations associated with the incident

A-Recognize hazards associated with the type of incident

Before entering into the hot zone, personnel must: Correct answer: A-sign in to the personnel accountability system B-wait until incident is stabilized C- remove any contaminated PPE D-go through rehab

A-sign in to the personnel accountability system

Which type of collapse occurs when the floor and/or roof assemblies on both sides of a load-bearing center wall collapse? A- Cantilever B- V-shaped C- A-frame D- Lean-to

C- A-frame

At a vehicle rescue incident if firefighters are not engaged in fire suppression or extrication, they should wear: A-hard hats and gloves B-a vapor-protective ensemble C- an approved reflective vest D-every day station clothing

C- approved reflective vest

Access is limited to personnel directly supporting work performed at the site of the actual emergency in the: A- rehabilitation area B- staging area C- warm zone D- cold zone

C- warm zone

Stabilizing a rescue incident may involve: A-receiving the initial dispatch call B-determining the incident location C-diverting or blocking traffic D-determining the type of rescue and units dispatched

C-diverting or blocking traffic

When assisting with trench rescue: A-hazardous atmospheres are rarely a concern B-avoid the use of ventilation fans C-eliminate sources of vibration such as apparatus and heavy equipment D-the initial ladder should be placed far from the victim

C-eliminate sources of vibration such as apparatus and heavy equipment

Which type of rescue has limited means of entry and exit, is not designed for continuous occupancy, and may include cisterns/wells and utility vaults? A - Confined-space rescue B- Rope rescue C-Structural collapse rescue D-Trench rescue

A - Confined-space rescue

What should be done when responding to any situation involving electricity? A- Remove all individuals from the scene B- Call for the electric company to respond C- Begin rescue operations immediately D- Immediately attempt to shut off power

B- Call for the electric company to respond

Firefighters should never attempt to perform rescue tasks: A- without assurance that victims will be cooperative B- for which they are not trained, qualified, and equipped C- unless backup firefighters are available for every task D- without assurances victims are likely to survive

B- for which they are not trained, qualified, and equipped

A Fire Fighter II may be assigned the task of setting up and monitoring the supplied air respirator system for rescue personnel at a: A-swift water rescue B-confined-space rescue C-rope rescue D-vehicle extrication rescue

B-confined-space rescue

The first priority in a structural collapse rescue is to: A- call for mutual aid assistance B- extricate victims who are trapped by collapse debris C- initiate press conferences with media D- help untrapped victims to a safe area

D- help untrapped victims to a safe area

Manual stop switches on escalators are generally located: A- at the main entrance to the building B- in the primary equipment room of the building C- at intervals along the handrail supports D- on nearby wall or handrail supports at the top and bottom of the unit

D- on nearby wall or handrail supports at the top and bottom of the unit

When responding to an elevator entrapment rescue,: A- occupants should not wait in the elevator B- immediately push the recall button C- follow the predetermined steps that are the same for all elevator rescues D- there are no consistent, sequential steps to follow

D- there are no consistent, sequential steps to follow

Which is a task the Fire Fighter II must know in order to assist in technical rescue incidents? A- provide direction on rescue task B- how to stabilize rescue incidents C- determine what tools and equipment are needed D- where tools and equipment are located on the apparatus

D- where tools and equipment are located on the apparatus

Which should be continually evaluated for size-up? A-What differences exist in mutual aid SOPs B-What will be the approximate cost of operations C-What other calls are coming into dispatch D-What resources will be needed to resolve the situation

D-What resources will be needed to resolve the situation

After the scene as been stabilized, the next priority is to: A-call for any needed mutual aid B-start the process of salvage and overhaul C-continue fire suppression D-provide basic patient care to accessible victims

D-provide basic patient care to accessible victims

Which type of collapse occurs when exterior walls collapse simultaneously, causing the roof and upper floors to collapse on top of each other? A-Cantilever B- A-frame C- V-shaped D- Pancake

D- Pancake

The first task during size-up of a water or ice incident is to: A- test water temperature and ice depth B- immediately deploy resources into the water or ice C- remove all bystanders D- determine whether rescue or recovery is required

D- determine whether rescue or recovery is required