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A ____ to ____ weight victim can be brought down by ___ person using the same drag that was used to reach the stairs. Use extra care to protect head and neck
A ____ to ____ weight victim can be brought down by ___ person using the same drag that was used to reach the stairs. Use extra care to protect head and neck
light moderate one
Two firefighters and a length of ______ can be used to safely move a heavy victim down a tight stairwell.
Two firefighters and a length of ______ 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
Another approach that may work to get a ff up stairs is to use a ____
Another approach that may work to get a ff up stairs is to use a ____
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
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.
When possible removal by ladder can be made safer and smoother by placing ___ or even ___ ladders side by side with a rescuer and a backup( this could be a ____) on each
When possible removal by ladder can be made safer and smoother by placing ___ or even ___ ladders side by side with a rescuer and a backup( this could be a ____) on each
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
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?
An outside rescuer brings the rope up the ladder and passes the rope over an upper rung that is slightly above the top of the ____ if possible
An outside rescuer brings the rope up the ladder and passes the rope over an upper rung that is slightly above the top of the ____ if possible
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.
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.
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?
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
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
How long should the handcuff knot take to apply?
How long should the handcuff knot take to apply?
What can be used to create a 2:1 mechanical advantage?
What can be used to create a 2:1 mechanical advantage?
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
A search control sheet should be ____ and printed on _____ paper
A search control sheet should be ____ and printed on _____ paper
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
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.
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
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
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
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
The handcuff knot can be tied in less than __ seconds
The handcuff knot can be tied in less than __ seconds
In _____ of 2011 _____ Canada fire dept rescued 2 FFs using the charged hose-line technique
In _____ of 2011 _____ Canada fire dept rescued 2 FFs using the charged hose-line technique
The opposite side of the control sheet should have a location for the control person to ____ the teams progress and enter ___ and air pressures remaining as they are received by radio.
The opposite side of the control sheet should have a location for the control person to ____ the teams progress and enter ___ and air pressures remaining as they are received by radio.
Flashcards
Moving unconscious victim down stairs - light weight
Moving unconscious victim down stairs - light weight
One rescuer can use the existing drag technique to carry a light-to-moderate weight victim down the stairs, protecting the victim's head and neck.
Moving unconscious victim down stairs - heavy weight
Moving unconscious victim down stairs - heavy weight
Two rescuers and a rope are needed to safely move a heavy victim down the stairs. One secures the victim's head and shoulders and the other secures their legs, controlling the descent using the rope.
Unconscious victim moving up stairs - SCBA conversion
Unconscious victim moving up stairs - SCBA conversion
The victim's self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is converted into a harness during ascent to provide a secure lifting mechanism.
Unconscious victim moving up stairs - rescuer positioning
Unconscious victim moving up stairs - rescuer positioning
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Lifting victim up stairs - simultaneous lift
Lifting victim up stairs - simultaneous lift
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