FireTEAM Information Ordering Flashcards

A firefighter responds to a reported structure fire with possible occupants. Place the actions in the correct priority order: 1. Begin fire suppression 2. Conduct primary search 3. Establish water supply 4. Size up the structure

Answer: 4, 3, 2, 1

Size-up is performed first to gather intelligence, water supply is established, primary search for life safety follows, and fire suppression is conducted concurrently or after.

When packaging an unconscious trauma patient for transport, arrange the steps: 1. Secure patient to long backboard with straps 2. Apply cervical collar 3. Perform rapid trauma assessment 4. Log-roll patient onto the backboard

Answer: 3, 2, 4, 1

Rapid assessment identifies injuries, a cervical collar protects the spine, the patient is log-rolled onto the board, and then secured with straps for transport.

A firefighter must deploy a ground ladder to a second-story window. Arrange these steps correctly: 1. Raise and extend the ladder to the window 2. Carry the ladder to the building 3. Heel the ladder and establish the proper climbing angle 4. Select the correct ladder length

Answer: 4, 2, 3, 1

Selecting the right length ensures the ladder will reach, it is then carried to the building, heeled at the proper angle, and raised to the objective.

When responding to a reported carbon monoxide emergency, which sequence is correct? 1. Use CO meter to locate source 2. Evacuate all occupants 3. Ventilate the structure 4. Provide oxygen to symptomatic patients

Answer: 2, 4, 3, 1

Evacuation protects life first, symptomatic patients receive oxygen immediately, the building is ventilated, and then CO meters locate the source.

A firefighter must establish a two-in, two-out rapid intervention team (RIT). Arrange the steps: 1. Confirm interior team is equipped and ready to enter 2. Designate two firefighters as RIT outside 3. Verify RIT has tools and communication 4. Interior team enters the structure

Answer: 2, 3, 1, 4

The RIT is designated and equipped before the interior team enters, with confirmation of interior readiness just prior to entry.

When conducting a primary search in a smoke-filled room, place these actions in the correct order: 1. Follow the wall systematically around the room 2. Stay low and announce your presence verbally 3. Confirm your exit path before entering 4. Check the floor immediately inside the door for victims

Answer: 3, 2, 4, 1

Confirming exit orientation prevents disorientation, verbal announcement may elicit victim response, the door threshold is checked immediately, then a systematic wall search is conducted.

After a firefighter mayday is declared, arrange the LUNAR report elements in the correct order: 1. Unit designation 2. Resources needed 3. Assignment at time of emergency 4. Location

Answer: 1, 4, 3, 2

LUNAR stands for Location, Unit, Name, Assignment, Resources — unit identification comes first so command knows who is in distress, then location, assignment, and resources needed.