If fire fighters become disoriented and must rely on the hose line to find their way out, how can the
couplings help?
A. The male couplings point
toward the nozzle.
B. The male couplings point toward the way out.
C. The couplings do not indicate direction, but
can be banged on the floor to signal for help.
D. The Higbee cut points toward the side of less
pressure.
B. The male couplings point toward the way out.
What condition is the victim in when the exit assist is appropriate?
D. Responsive, and able to walk
Which of the following provides a faster removal from a dangerous area?
A. Webbing sling drag
When using the clothes drag, what supports the victim’s head?
D. The rescuer’s arms
How should an unconscious child be carried down a ladder?
D. Cradled across ther escuer’s arms
What is the second search priority?
D. The area directly under the fire
A. The area directly above the fire
In the two-part marking system for indicating which rooms have been searched, what symbol means a search is presently underway in a particular room?
B. A slash; one line of the letter X
What is the most efficient method for removing an unconscious or unresponsive victim from a dangerous location?
D. Drag
What is one instance in which the blanket drag would be preferable?
C. Victim is not dressed.
When using a webbing sling drag, what helps support the victim’s head and neck?
B. The webbing sling
How many fire fighters are necessary to fully execute a long-backboard rescue?
A. Four or more
When fire fighters are climbing down a ladder carrying an unconscious child, where should their hands
be?
D. Sliding down the beams
What is a drawback of the two-person seat carry?
D. Difficult to move through doors
What is the only way to confirm everyone has safely evacuated a building?
C. Conduct a thorough search.
The overall plan for an incident must focus on the life-safety priority as long as ________ operations are still underway.
