27 Questions
What is a major factor in life safety decisions?
Probability of extinguishment
What does VEIS stand for?
Vent Enter Isolate Search
What determines the number of crews needed for search and rescue?
Number of floors, building size, fire intensity, smoke conditions, and occupant status
What are the indications for using VEIS?
Strong evidence of a savable victim inside the building
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?
Standard fire attack coordinated with ventilation and rescue
When is VEIS warranted?
When only one or two occupants are in the building in a known location and first alarm units are delayed
What is the purpose of ventilation according to the text?
To relieve the products of combustion, allowing FFs to advance on the fire
When does VEIS become more dangerous?
The deeper within the interior of the building and closer to the fire
What is the preferred method for reversible venting?
Opening windows
What should be considered when making vent openings?
Fire gases will naturally travel upward, horizontally, then down
What is the key to successful PPV?
Controlling the outlet openings
How should occupants in danger above or below grade be evacuated?
Using the interior stairs when possible
What is the preferred method of egress from upper floors when they are tenable?
Interior stairs
What is the second best option for egress from upper floors?
Fire escapes
Where is it best to place ground ladders when considering fire escape ladders?
On the side opposite the fire escape ladder
What is the preferred method for verifying evacuation status and fire conditions?
Systematically checking every room
When is the use of ropes for rescue purposes justified?
In extreme cases when occupants are beyond the reach of aerials and elevated platforms
When is it recommended to use a marking system when searching a large building?
When searching a large building with many rooms
What is the critical landmark for rescue operations inside a fire building?
Flashover
What should be established if time does not permit the rescue of all occupants in a structure fire?
Victim triage
What is an important consideration for firefighters working in multistory buildings?
Surveying an uninvolved floor before ascending to the fire floor or floors above
In the priority list for search and rescue, who should be given highest priority?
People on the fire floor nearest to the immediate fire area
According to the priority list, who should be given priority after people on the fire floor?
People in proximity to the fire area on the same level as the fire
Who should be given priority in search and rescue operations inside a fire building?
People on the floor above, especially immediately over the fire area
What is the first medical priority in managing a medical disaster?
Triage
In what circumstances does a mass casualty incident occur?
When there are limited trained personnel and transportation
What determines the need for EMS at the scene of an incident?
Type of incident
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