Ch 11 pg 322-330

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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

light moderate one

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.

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

<p>40, 3/8, tubular</p> Signup and view all the answers

Another approach that may work to get a ff up stairs is to use a ____

<p>Backboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

One of the seminal events in the evolution of ff rescue involves a situation in Denver Colorado which resulted in the death of ___ langvardt

<p>Mark</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

<p>Attic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Two three civilian (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using a rope and a ladder as a high point anchor is one of the least effective means of ff rescue

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How far above the windowsill should the rope be passed up for the anchor?

<p>4ft</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Window</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

<p>Handcuff, middle</p> Signup and view all the answers

One technique that has proven itself is the use of a ______ hoseline as a mechanical advantage system.

<p>Charged</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a way shore up a collapsed hole when trying to pull out a ff?

<p>Use a door (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If time permits lower a second rope, this allows Atleast ___ members to hoist, which is the minimum that should be used

<p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long should the handcuff knot take to apply?

<p>Less than 30 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to create a 2:1 mechanical advantage?

<p>Carabiner</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A search control sheet should be ____ and printed on _____ paper

<p>Laminated, waterproof</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Search</p> Signup and view all the answers

The technique used will vary depending upon the _____ available and the weight of the victim.

<p>Resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>One</p> Signup and view all the answers

Use a __ ft length of 3/8 in personal rope or ___ ft of tubular nylon webbing for ff rescue down stairs

<p>40 24</p> Signup and view all the answers

Drag the ff up to the stairs ___ up and about __ fourths of body length on the stairway

<p>Face three</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ladder must be __ ft above the window sill when using it for the high point anchor

<p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

The handcuff knot can be tied in less than __ seconds

<p>30</p> Signup and view all the answers

In _____ of 2011 _____ Canada fire dept rescued 2 FFs using the charged hose-line technique

<p>January Toronto</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

<p>Sketch PARS</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

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

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

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

Rescuers position themselves at the torso and legs of the victim to provide secure grip points and balance during the ascent.

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Lifting victim up stairs - simultaneous lift

Both rescuers lift simultaneously, with both rescuers ascending together, to move the victim up the stairs while maintaining secure grip to prevent injury.

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