Firefighting Technical Rescue Practice Test
Which of the following are the two general sections of technical rescue disciplines?
The two general sections of technical rescue disciplines are land-based rescue and vertical rescue.
Is there an ICS group in charge of ensuring that all patients are transferred to the appropriate medical facility?
The Transportation Group may consist of individuals with expertise in logistics, transportation coordination, and communication.
What is the standard of protective ensembles for first responders to CBRN terrorism incidents?
The standard for protective ensembles for first responders to CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) terrorism incidents is NFPA 1994.
Goggles and safety glasses must meet the _____ criteria.
Meeting the ANSI Z87.1 criteria indicates that goggles and safety glasses have undergone testing and comply with the required standards for impact resistance and other protective features.
A team of people and equipment specialized to undertaking rescue and extrication operations at an emergency site?
A team of people and equipment specialized in undertaking rescue and extrication operations at an emergency site is commonly referred to as a rescue group.
When rescuers must operate in the vertical plane, _______________ are worn to prevent falls.
Life safety harnesses are an essential component of personal protective equipment (PPE) used in vertical rescue scenarios.
If rescuers are compelled to perform more than one shift in locations with substantial injuries and trauma, they should participate in a minor debriefing known as ____________.
Defusing is a brief, structured discussion that occurs shortly after the completion of a shift or task involving traumatic experiences.
A shade rating of ______ is necessary for cutting operations using exothermic instruments.
A shade rating of 5.0 is necessary for cutting operations using exothermic instruments.
What is a Standard for Protective Ensembles in Technical Rescue Incidents?
The standard for protective ensembles in technical rescue incidents is NFPA 1951.
Eye protection with a shade rating of ______ may be sufficient for oxyacetylene or gas-powered cutting tasks.
The missing answer is 3.0.
Because they provide no ______________, Class I and Class II harnesses are not commonly employed in rescue operations.
Because they provide no upper body protection, Class I and Class II harnesses are not commonly employed in rescue operations.
Who is in charge of triage and initial patient care inside the incident command system?
Triage Group helps ensure that critical patients receive immediate care, while less severe cases are appropriately managed and prioritized.
Firefighters who are exposed to noise levels in excess of ______ decibels must wear hearing protection.
Firefighters who are exposed to noise levels in excess of 90 decibels must wear hearing protection.
What is the standard for life safety rope and emergency services equipment?
NFPA 1983 outlines the criteria for the construction and performance of life safety rope, including requirements for strength, durability, elongation, and other important characteristics.
Harnesses classified as Class III are also known as _______________.
Harnesses classified as Class III are also known as full body harnesses. It is designed to provide maximum protection to the wearer by distributing the forces of a fall across the shoulders, chest, waist, and legs.
Specialized knowledge, skills, and equipment used to safely resolve unusual and/or complex rescue situations?
Rescue personnel trained in technical rescue undergo extensive training to acquire the necessary skills to safely and effectively manage complex rescue incidents.