Transfill Guidelines and Procedures

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Which of the following best describes an Emergency Roll-Call?

A roll-call taken after a catastrophic event

A roll-call taken to determine the full scope of a 'Mayday' situation

A roll-call taken to verify that all personnel have safely withdrawn from a hazard area (correct)

A roll-call taken before changing from an Offensive to a Defensive mode

What is the purpose of an Emergency Roll-Call?

To assist command staff in managing the rescue effort (correct)

To determine the full scope of a 'Mayday' situation

To verify that all personnel have safely withdrawn from a hazard area

To initiate a rescue operation

What is the main priority for firefighters in a 'Mayday' situation?

To enhance the odds for survival (correct)

To withdraw from the hazard area

To initiate a rescue operation

To locate firefighters in peril

Which technique is best for short rest breaks when conserving air in a SCBA cylinder?

Five Second Count Method Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of transfilling in firefighting?

To transfer air from one SCBA cylinder to another Signup and view all the answers

What must the donor's SCBA have in order to transfill?

Greater than 3,000 psi Signup and view all the answers

When is buddy breathing recommended?

When two firefighters share the air supplied by one SCBA cylinder Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key point to consider when searching for firefighters in peril?

Teamwork and communication are important in conducting the search. Signup and view all the answers

What is a basic search procedure when searching for a missing firefighter?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of conducting a primary search for a civilian compared to searching for a missing firefighter?

The probable location of a civilian is known. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of air management for firefighters operating in a hazard atmosphere?

Continually assess the SCBA air consumption Signup and view all the answers

According to the guidelines, at what minimum cylinder pressure should firefighters assure their SCBA is before entry?

90% (4,050 PSI) Signup and view all the answers

When should team leaders advise their supervisor that the team is at 50% air supply?

When the team's first member depletes their air supply to 50% Signup and view all the answers

What should firefighters do when they hear a low-air alarm sounding within a hazardous atmosphere?

Report it to their supervisor immediately Signup and view all the answers

Which technique should firefighters use if they are trapped by fallen wires or false ceiling grid?

Hose Slide Signup and view all the answers

What should firefighters do if they encounter a blocked egress?

Breach a wall Signup and view all the answers

What should firefighters do if they want to follow a hose line to safety?

Stay with the hose line and follow it out Signup and view all the answers

What should firefighters do if they are caught in hostile fire conditions with egress blocked by debris or fire?

Use the Ladder Bail Out technique Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a step in the transfilling process from a rescue cylinder?

Attempt to troubleshoot the trapped firefighter's SCBA malfunction Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of transfilling from the rescue cylinder to the firefighter's SCBA?

To extend work time Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if there is a catastrophic failure in the trapped firefighter's face piece?

Remove the face piece from the trapped firefighter and replace it with the face piece from the RIT bag Signup and view all the answers

What should be done upon completion of the transfill?

Leave the transfill hose connected to the firefighter's SCBA Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most important message to communicate after a firefighter declares a 'Mayday'?

The affected firefighter's exact location Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why is it important for rescue teams to quickly locate firefighters in peril?

To provide them with additional air supply Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why should firefighters in peril stay together as a team?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the most critical risk to manage for firefighters in peril, according to the text?

Exhausting their limited air supply Signup and view all the answers