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What is a major factor in life safety decisions?
What is a major factor in life safety decisions?
- Probability of extinguishment (correct)
- Number of floors in the building
- Visibility of victims
- Building features like fire doors
What does VEIS stand for?
What does VEIS stand for?
- Victim Exterior Interior Search
- Vent Enter Isolate Search (correct)
- Visual Emergency Inspection Strategy
- Visible Evacuation and Interior Safety
What determines the number of crews needed for search and rescue?
What determines the number of crews needed for search and rescue?
- Time of day when the fire occurs
- Availability of rescue equipment
- Number of floors, building size, fire intensity, smoke conditions, and occupant status (correct)
- Type of building construction
What are the indications for using VEIS?
What are the indications for using VEIS?
What is the best strategy when an engine company or quint is the first on the scene or due to arrive within a few minutes of first arriving non-pumping unit?
What is the best strategy when an engine company or quint is the first on the scene or due to arrive within a few minutes of first arriving non-pumping unit?
When is VEIS warranted?
When is VEIS warranted?
What is the purpose of ventilation according to the text?
What is the purpose of ventilation according to the text?
When does VEIS become more dangerous?
When does VEIS become more dangerous?
What is the preferred method for reversible venting?
What is the preferred method for reversible venting?
What should be considered when making vent openings?
What should be considered when making vent openings?
What is the key to successful PPV?
What is the key to successful PPV?
How should occupants in danger above or below grade be evacuated?
How should occupants in danger above or below grade be evacuated?
What is the preferred method of egress from upper floors when they are tenable?
What is the preferred method of egress from upper floors when they are tenable?
What is the second best option for egress from upper floors?
What is the second best option for egress from upper floors?
Where is it best to place ground ladders when considering fire escape ladders?
Where is it best to place ground ladders when considering fire escape ladders?
What is the preferred method for verifying evacuation status and fire conditions?
What is the preferred method for verifying evacuation status and fire conditions?
When is the use of ropes for rescue purposes justified?
When is the use of ropes for rescue purposes justified?
When is it recommended to use a marking system when searching a large building?
When is it recommended to use a marking system when searching a large building?
What is the critical landmark for rescue operations inside a fire building?
What is the critical landmark for rescue operations inside a fire building?
What should be established if time does not permit the rescue of all occupants in a structure fire?
What should be established if time does not permit the rescue of all occupants in a structure fire?
What is an important consideration for firefighters working in multistory buildings?
What is an important consideration for firefighters working in multistory buildings?
In the priority list for search and rescue, who should be given highest priority?
In the priority list for search and rescue, who should be given highest priority?
According to the priority list, who should be given priority after people on the fire floor?
According to the priority list, who should be given priority after people on the fire floor?
Who should be given priority in search and rescue operations inside a fire building?
Who should be given priority in search and rescue operations inside a fire building?
What is the first medical priority in managing a medical disaster?
What is the first medical priority in managing a medical disaster?
In what circumstances does a mass casualty incident occur?
In what circumstances does a mass casualty incident occur?
What determines the need for EMS at the scene of an incident?
What determines the need for EMS at the scene of an incident?
