Ch 11 pg 285-290
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Firefighter deaths have dropped from a high of 140 per year in the 1970s to around ______ per year in 1990s, to __ in 2017

100, 60

According to NFPA total of ___ firefighters died while operating inside structure fires during a 18 year period from 2000 to 2017. Excluding the 343 from 911

structures

___ died from being caught or trapped and subsequent died from injuries or exposure to products of combustion.

186

___ deaths were the result of asphyxiation and or smoke inhalation. ___ burned to death and ___ were crushed or died from internal injuries. ___ died of heart attack or stoke.

<p>99, 48, 49, 53</p> Signup and view all the answers

Your department can take the following __ step’s to immediately help reduce the rates of FF injury and mortality

<p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

Certain occupancies like buildings with ________ roofs pose significant collapse risks.

<p>bowstring-truss</p> Signup and view all the answers

The greatest for related loss of civilian life occurs in ___ and ___ family dwellings.

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

Fires in cellars, attics, and ________ areas present create great difficulties and dangers to FFs

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

The following __ question ff survival survey is an info gathering thought process designed to focus FFs attention

<p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

The occupant itself can tell us about other dangers, such as hazardous chemicals in an ______ shop or a ______ supply business.

<p>Exterminators, garden</p> Signup and view all the answers

Among the items to be taught in emergency situations are _____ profile maneuver.

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

Every firefighter must survey the building for casement windows, security gates, and ______ before entering.

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

Norman's first rule of survival states, 'Never put yourself in a position relying on others to ______ you.'

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

Identifying potential ______ such as collapse or backdraft is crucial for situational awareness.

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

The ______ maneuver helps firefighters wearing SCBA to squeeze through narrow spaces.

<p>reduced-profile</p> Signup and view all the answers

Before attempting the emergency escape, transmit a ______ message to alert other members.

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

Changing cylinder may be useful in ____ of ships, _____, subcellars, some high rises and windowless buildings.

<p>Holds, tunnels</p> Signup and view all the answers

Removing SCBA from your back will usually only be needed when ____ a wall for escape, since this should allow you to pass through the ___ in space between the studs to escape to another room.

<p>Breach, 14</p> Signup and view all the answers

The most common use for the reduced profile maneuver is to get through the space between a building and a ______ stairway.

<p>Fire escape</p> Signup and view all the answers

The emergency escape maneuver may be needed when you are caught on hanging wires, _____, or other entanglements

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

What is the first action a firefighter should take if cut off by extending fire?

<p>Find a temporary refuge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the absence of a ladder, what is a recommended method for emergency evacuation?

<p>Utilizing personal safety equipment or rope.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Insert one arm between the ___ and ___ rungs and grab the second rung ___ up with one hand. With the other hand, grab the third rung from the top, palm down then roll out of the window

<p>First, third, palm</p> Signup and view all the answers

The most common method of forcible exit is to break a _____

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

Drive the tool all the way through the wall about __ ft above the floor, this is to check for obstructions or fire on the other side. Then drive the tool down into the wall about __ ft of the floor. Stick the tool down into the hole and pull outward

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

______ three rules of survival are never put yourself in a postion where you are depending on someone else to come and get you, always know where your escape route is, always know where your second escape route is

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

You must consider the height of the ceilings in ______ buildings. High ceilings may hinder FFs from recognizing potential flashover

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

The most common use for the reduced profile is to get between the space of a building and a _______ stairway

<p>Fire escape</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ________ maneuver may be needed when you find yourself caught on hanging wires, bed springs and other entanglements

<p>Emergency escape</p> Signup and view all the answers

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