Ch. 14 Search and Rescue Review

Which area is the first search priority?

• The floor above the fire

• The area immediately around the fire

• Away from the fire

• The floor above the fire

Adult fire victims are often found __________.

• Bathtub

• Closest

• Near a door

• Near a window

Weighing the potential danger to fire fighters against the potential for saving a life is called __________.

• benefit-risk analysis

• risk–benefit analysis

• risk-benefit analogy

• benefit-risk analogy

What is the best way for firefighters to confirm there are no occupants in the building?

• Ask a neighbor

• Walk around the house/building

• Conduct a thorough search

• None of the above

What is the best source of information for identifying building layout, stairways, and exits?

• Asking the owner

• Pre-incident planning

• Map of building

• Talk to a neighbor

During a fire, where is a missing child likely to be located?

• Near a door

• Near window

• Bathtub

• In the middle of living room

If you encounter a closed door during a search, what should you do before entering?

• Listen for people

• Check the door for heat

• Don't try, Pry

• All of the above

What marking indicates a search is presently under way in a particular room?

• A "O"

• One diagonal slash

• an "X"

• A square

Where does the officer stay during an oriented search?

• At the window

• At the door

• On the wall

• None of the above

How much risk to fire fighters is acceptable in attempting to save valuable property?

• High

• A lot

• Limited

• None