Preventing FF Disorientation Ch 6 Easy

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What is the firefighter disorientation sequence?

The different types of firefighter disorientation

A process that leads to a firefighter's visibility loss

A series of events that lead to firefighter disorientation (correct)

The specific hazards that firefighters face on the fireground

What eliminates a firefighter's ability to see within the structure?

Different types of firefighter disorientation

Life-threatening hazards (correct)

Rapidly deteriorating conditions

Deteriorating conditions

What causes sustained loss of firefighter visibility?

Deteriorating conditions

Life-threatening hazards (correct)

Different types of firefighter disorientation sequences

Rapidly deteriorating conditions

What are the hazards described as on the fireground?

Deteriorating conditions Signup and view all the answers

What type of sequence is associated with specific hazards?

Different types of firefighter disorientation Signup and view all the answers

What ultimately causes firefighters to become disoriented and injured or killed?

"Life-threatening hazards" Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended practice for firefighters in an enclosed structure fire?

To maintain close proximity to or constant contact with a handline Signup and view all the answers

What can prevent the pivotal handline separation step of the disorientation sequence from taking place?

Maintaining constant contact with a handline Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for preventing disorientation that leads to injury or fatality during an enclosed structure fire?

Avoiding all links in the firefighter disorientation sequence Signup and view all the answers

What should firefighters recognize during the prefire planning or initial size-up process?

Different types of enclosed structures Signup and view all the answers

What must be done when an enclosed structure is involved, irrespective of its size?

Maintain close proximity to or constant contact with a handline Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of officers not maintaining close proximity to a handline during a high-rise building fire?

One officer ran out of air and died Signup and view all the answers

What caused two members of the RIT to become disoriented during a rescue attempt at the high-rise building fire?

Wind entering through opened windows Signup and view all the answers

Why is maintaining close proximity to or constant contact with a handline essential in an enclosed structure fire?

To prevent handline separation that leads to disorientation Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as good practice for firefighter safety?

Attempting to avoid all links in the firefighter disorientation sequence Signup and view all the answers

What does the text recommend when working on the interior of an enclosed structure fire?

Maintaining close proximity to or constant contact with a handline Signup and view all the answers

What is the speed of PZVC development related to?

Amount and type of fuel load, size of the structure, and air introduction Signup and view all the answers

What does PZVC stand for?

Prolonged Zero Visibility Conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the firefighter disorientation sequence?

Fire in an enclosed structure with smoke showing Signup and view all the answers

What is the crucial factor for survival in case of disorientation?

Remaining in physical contact with a handline Signup and view all the answers

In which city did a firefighter disorientation incident tragically occur in 2007?

Charleston, South Carolina Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Charleston incident involving firefighter disorientation?

Only those firefighters in contact with a handline were able to exit and survive Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes enclosed structure fires from opened structure fires?

The way they are evaluated and controlled during an interior fire attack Signup and view all the answers

What does NIOSH stand for?

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Signup and view all the answers