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One person can use the same drag technique to carry the victim down if they are of ______ to moderate weight.
One person can use the same drag technique to carry the victim down if they are of ______ to moderate weight.
light
Two firefighters and a ______ can be used to safely move a heavy victim down a tight stairwell.
Two firefighters and a ______ can be used to safely move a heavy victim down a tight stairwell.
rope
As in most ff rescues the first step is to convert the victim's SCBA into a ______ when removing them upstairs.
As in most ff rescues the first step is to convert the victim's SCBA into a ______ when removing them upstairs.
harness
A ___ length of __ inch personal rope or 24ft of ____ nylon webbing is more than sufficient for a rope lowering system to get a ff down a stairway
A ___ length of __ inch personal rope or 24ft of ____ nylon webbing is more than sufficient for a rope lowering system to get a ff down a stairway
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Another technique is to get a ff up stairs is to use a ____
Another technique is to get a ff up stairs is to use a ____
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One of the seminal events in the evolution of ff rescue involves a situation in Denver Colorado which resulted in the death of ___ langvardt
One of the seminal events in the evolution of ff rescue involves a situation in Denver Colorado which resulted in the death of ___ langvardt
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Any sturdy tool can be used as a ramp such as a metal halligan hook, a back board or what has worked best in several situations a folding ____ ladder.
Any sturdy tool can be used as a ramp such as a metal halligan hook, a back board or what has worked best in several situations a folding ____ ladder.
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What can make it easier when trying to get a ff out of a window?
What can make it easier when trying to get a ff out of a window?
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Using a rope and a ladder as a high point anchor is one of the least effective means of ff rescue
Using a rope and a ladder as a high point anchor is one of the least effective means of ff rescue
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How far above the windowsill should the rope be passed up for the anchor?
How far above the windowsill should the rope be passed up for the anchor?
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An outside rescuer brings the rope up the ladder and passes the rope over an upper rung that is slightly above the ______
An outside rescuer brings the rope up the ladder and passes the rope over an upper rung that is slightly above the ______
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An alternative if the ff doesn’t have a SCBA is to use a ____ knot around the arms or legs. The _____ of the rope is passed up the ladder and over a rung slightly above the window.
An alternative if the ff doesn’t have a SCBA is to use a ____ knot around the arms or legs. The _____ of the rope is passed up the ladder and over a rung slightly above the window.
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One technique that has proven itself is the use of a ______ hoseline as a mechanical advantage system.
One technique that has proven itself is the use of a ______ hoseline as a mechanical advantage system.
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What is a way shore up a collapsed hole when trying to pull out a ff?
What is a way shore up a collapsed hole when trying to pull out a ff?
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A last ditch method involves lowering the middle of the rope through the hole and putting a handcuff knot around the victims wrist or ankles
A last ditch method involves lowering the middle of the rope through the hole and putting a handcuff knot around the victims wrist or ankles
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If time permits lower a second rope, this allows Atleast ___ members to hoist, which is the minimum that should be used
If time permits lower a second rope, this allows Atleast ___ members to hoist, which is the minimum that should be used
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How long should the handcuff knot take to apply?
How long should the handcuff knot take to apply?
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What can be used to create a 2:1 mechanical advantage?
What can be used to create a 2:1 mechanical advantage?
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Two factors that have shown themselves to be problematic when FFs are in trouble are lack of planning to meet emergencies and allowing panic to set in because it’s a ff
Two factors that have shown themselves to be problematic when FFs are in trouble are lack of planning to meet emergencies and allowing panic to set in because it’s a ff
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A search control sheet should be ____ and printed on _____ paper
A search control sheet should be ____ and printed on _____ paper
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The control person must be in constant contact with the _____ team and request updates on these critical matters to know when to exit them or send in reinforcements
The control person must be in constant contact with the _____ team and request updates on these critical matters to know when to exit them or send in reinforcements
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The technique used will vary depending upon the _____ available and the weight of the victim.
The technique used will vary depending upon the _____ available and the weight of the victim.
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A light to moderate weight victim can be brought down by ___ person using the same drag that was used to reach the stairs. Use extra care to protect the head and neck
A light to moderate weight victim can be brought down by ___ person using the same drag that was used to reach the stairs. Use extra care to protect the head and neck
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Use a __ ft length of 3/8 in personal rope or ___ ft of tubular nylon webbing for ff rescue down stairs
Use a __ ft length of 3/8 in personal rope or ___ ft of tubular nylon webbing for ff rescue down stairs
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Drag the ff up to the stairs ___ up and about __ fourths of body length on the stairway
Drag the ff up to the stairs ___ up and about __ fourths of body length on the stairway
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The ladder must be __ ft above the window sill when using it for the high point anchor
The ladder must be __ ft above the window sill when using it for the high point anchor
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The handcuff knot can be tied in less than __ seconds
The handcuff knot can be tied in less than __ seconds
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