Forcible Entry Tactics Quiz

<p>To allow the entry team to choose the method that is most appropriate for the situation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To make it easier to force the door open. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disengaging a latch from the jamb using a putty knife. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When there is no urgency to the situation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To have tools readily available for use with the K-Tool or attacking the latch. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide a psychological reset that encourages thoroughness. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It serves as legal proof that a search was conducted appropriately. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A specific room or area likely to contain a victim. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oriented Search (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Easier maintenance of orientation during searches. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To assist in disorientation-prone large building searches. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Compartmentalized residential buildings. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To relieve heat and smoke buildup (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The location of potential victims (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There are interconnected void spaces in half story homes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Half story long cut (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When a known victim is in a specific room (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The presence of the knee wall to all companies on scene. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Isolation of the searched room (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It provides more time for thorough searching (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>4’x8’ hole (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The roof pitch is steeper than typical roofs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When they find potential candidates during their search (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conduct a search of the entire structure from that room (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When the stairwell is open to the top floor. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It yields a larger square footage opening for ventilation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To allow for better control of smoke and heat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The emphasis on victim extraction versus search strategy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To position the ladder so it can be set up and remain unchanged until the end of the incident, regardless of any change in strategy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1.5 to 2 times the height of the building. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When the collapse zone distance from the building is unattainable. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wood-framed structures are more prone to collapse than other building types. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Positioning the turntable. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allows for greater reach and versatility. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reduced reach and versatility. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Greater reach and versatility. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To minimize injury and provide an entry/exit point (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Local landmarks such as beds and closets for orientation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proceed directly to the door without delay (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To assist in orientation and monitor condition changes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To lessen smoke and heat for safety during rescue operations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fire conditions present in the environment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To minimize heat and smoke spread during the operation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Removing smoke and heat from the environment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A tool used for entry by removing a lock cylinder.

Set of tools used for forcible entry, including a Halligan bar.

Entry method requiring little or no damage to the door.

Tool used to disengage latches by sliding in gaps.

Versatile tool useful for entry and manipulation of latches.

Tools that serve various functions during entry.

Considerations for maintaining a clear route during entry.

Tools used for entry without causing damage to locks.

A different crew conducting the follow-up search after the primary search.

The initial search conducted to locate victims or hazards in a structure.

A communication confirming that an area has been searched and is clear of threats.

A recorded time indicating when a search was completed, valuable for legal purposes.

A search method where one member maintains direction while others search specific areas.

A method where the search team divides to cover different areas simultaneously.

A technique using a search rope to navigate large areas to prevent disorientation.

Searching in a building with multiple rooms, offering orientation and refuge from fire.

A technique allowing firefighters to ventilate a roof area based on ladder placement.

Firefighting operations focused on using water streams from a distance to combat fires.

Areas around a building that should be kept clear due to potential structure collapse.

The placement of the truck's turntable for effective operations.

Fire apparatus with a turntable placed in the middle for versatility.

Fire apparatus with a turntable at the back, offering unique operational advantages.

Positioning the fire truck by advancing its front into the emergency scene.

Reversing the fire truck into the operational area.

The decision to involve another person in a specific task during a situation, ideally with a clear job assigned.

Vent Enter Isolate Search; a method where rescuers search from a window instead of conventional entry points.

Used when the main entry is blocked, rooms are searchable, or a victim's location is confirmed.

Advocates for keeping doors closed to enhance safety and control fire behavior.

Isolating the room being searched by closing the door helps to control the flow path and buy time.

Modern fire fuels spread quickly; thus, time is crucial for effective searches and rescues.

VES is a method of searching directly from the outside. VEIS emphasizes isolation of the searched room.

Simultaneous targeting of multiple areas in a structure, often used with VES and VEIS.

A systematic approach for entering and searching a room during a fire.

Start at the top and work downwards to remove glass quickly and safely.

Thermal Imaging Camera used to identify victims and hazards in smoke.

Key features like beds and doors noted for navigation within a room.

Upon entry, prioritize reaching the room's door for safety and exit strategy.

A thorough and quick search using landmarks for reference.

The process of removing smoke and heat to improve safety in a structure.

Actions taken to protect unaffected areas from fire damage.

Areas between structural elements where fire can hide.

A specific cut made on half story homes to ventilate fire.

Roof team cutting to relieve heat and smoke from voids.

A short wall that can hide fire in half story structures.

Spaces between roof rafters where cuts can be made.

Total square footage opened to allow smoke escape.

Techniques used to ventilate through windows or doors.

Multiple voids connecting in a structure, complicating fire response.