Essentials 7 Chapter 17 Technical Rescue Support and Vehicle Extrication Operations Questions and Answers Latest Updated

Essentials 7 Chapter 17 Technical Rescue Support and Vehicle Extrication Operations Questions and Answers Latest Updated 1. What is a critical task that must be performed by the first responders upon arrival at a technical rescue incident ? ( 807 ) [ 5.4.2 ] A. Set up rehabilitation B. Extricate the victims C. Establish scene security D. Respond to media requests C 2. Which statement about technical rescue is accurate ? ( 809 ) [ 5.4.2 ] A. Wait for all personnel to arrive before initiating rescue , regardless of training . B. Rescue can be attempted as long as one team member is trained and qualified . C. Always attempt rescue if a person's life is in danger , regardless of training or equipment . D. Never attempt to perform rescue tasks for which you are not trained , qualified , or equipped . D 3. At a rescue incident , diverting or blocking traffic , shutting off utilities , or suppressing fires that can affect rescue operations are part of : ( 809 ) [ 5.4.2 ] A. size - up . B. overhaul C. the rescue itself . D. incident stabilization . D 4. Who should determine the location of the outer perimeter at technical rescue incidents ? ( 810 ) A. Senior firefighter B. Incident Commander C. Accountability Officer D. Law enforcement personnel B 5. When personnel are in the warm zone , they must : ( 810 ) [ 5.4.2 ] A. support personnel in all zones . B. support personnel in the cold zone . C. be rotating in and out of the hot zone . D. be in full PPE and ready to enter the hot zone . D 6. After a scene has been stabilized , the next priority is to : ( 810 ) [ 5.4.2 A. release assets that are no longer needed . B . rescue the victims who are hardest to reach C. start the actions needed to perform overhaul D. provide basic patient care to accessible victims D 7. The primary job of the Fire Fighter II at technical rescue incidents is to : ( 810 ) [ 5.4.2 A. provide scene security and rehabilitation facilities B. act as a backup rescuer for the primary technical rescuers . C. assist the technical rescuers by evaluating the rescue incident. D. assist the technical rescuers by helping to set up rescue tools and equipment . D 8. In which type of rescue are supplied air respirators likely to be used ? ( A. Rope rescue B. Trench rescue C. Confined - space rescue D. Structural collapse rescue C 9. At what incident would a Fire Fighter II likely be assigned to monitor for hazardous atmospheres ? A. Rope rescue B. Trench rescue C. Swiftwater rescue D. Wilderness rescue B 10. What is the first priority at a structural collapse rescue ? ( A. Help untrapped victims move to a safe area B. Rescue victims with the most serious injuries C. Rescue victims who are trapped by collapse debris D. Rescue victims who are trapped deep within the rubble A 11. Which collapse pattern is the least likely to contain voids in which live victims may be found ? A. Lean - to B. Pancake C. A - frame D. Cantilever B 12. Which collapse pattern occurs when the outer walls remain intact and the upper floors or roof fails in the middle ? ( 813 ) [ 5.4.2 ] A. Pancake B. A - frame C. V - shaped D. Cantilever C 13. Which collapse pattern occurs when the floor and / or roof assemblies on both sides of a load bearing center wall collapse ? ( 813 ) [ 5.4.2 A. Lean - to B. Pancake C. A - frame D. Cantilever C 14. Which collapse pattern is the most vulnerable to secondary collapse ? ( 813 ) [ 5.4.2 A. Pancake B. A - frame C. V - shaped D. Cantilever D 15. Firefighters who are working on or near a roadway must wear _________, even if they are not engaged in fire suppression or extrication . ( 815 ) [ 5.4.2 ] A. Class A uniforms B. full structural PPE C. Level A EPA outfits D. an approved retroreflective vest D 16. At a water and ice rescue , the first task during size - up is to : ( 816 ) [ 5.4.2 ] A. set up a perimeter . B. prepare any waterborne craft . C. remove all bystanders from the scene . D. determine whether an incident is a rescue or recovery D 17. At a water or ice rescue , personal flotation devices ( PFDs ) must be worn by any personnel working : ( 816 ) [ 5.4.2 ] A. inside the incident warm zone . B. within 10 feet ( 3 m ) of the water's edge . C. within 20 feet ( 6 m ) of the water's edge . D. anywhere inside the incident perimeter . B 18. Why are low - head dams extremely dangerous for victims and rescuers ? ( 817 ) [ 5.4.2 ] A. The water near them is extremely deep . B. Rescue craft are unable to get close enough for rescue . C. They are near shallow , rocky areas which pose additional risks . D. The hydraulic action of this dam is virtually impossible to escape . D 19. Which would be a responsibility of a Fire Fighter II at cave , mine , and tunnel rescue operations ? A. Function as a backup rescuer B. Assist in removing victims from the hot zone C. Accompany rescuers into the hot zone for support D. Monitor communication channels and search lines D 20. If a victim is entangled in a machine that is still running : ( 818 ) [ 5.4.2 ] A. immediately turn off the machine . B. attempt to extricate the victim while the machine is still running . C. do not turn the machine off until the mechanism has been stabilized . D. power must be shut down for the entire facility before rescue can occur . C 21. Many escalators have manual stop switches located on a nearby wall or : ( 821 ) [ 5.4.1 , 5.4.2 ] A. nearby the entrance to the building . B. in the maintenance room of the building . C. in the closet of the elevator control room . D. on the handrail support at the top and bottom of the unit . D 22. What action should be taken any time an incident involves energized power lines ? ( 823 ) [ 5.4.1 ] A. Call the electric company to respond . B. Call law enforcement personnel to respond . C. Double the normal perimeter for the incident . D. Call for additional suppression units in case of fires . A 23. What should firefighters do first if a high - voltage line falls onto a vehicle ? ( 823 ) [ 5.4.2 ] A. Shut off power B. Reroute oncoming traffic C. Protect nearby exposures from possible fires D. Communicate to trapped victims that they should remain in their vehicle D 24. What is the main advantage of using electricity as a power source for rescue tools ? ( 824 ) [ 5.4.1 , A. Cost savings B. Availability at the scene C. Fewer accessories needed D. Ability to power every kind of tool B 25. Pneumatic tools are _______ than electric and hydraulic tools . ( 825 ) [ 5.4.1 , 5.4.2 ] A. heavier B. less expensive C. faster and more powerful D. lightweight and more portable D 26. Which stabilizing tool is used to support collapsed structural members ? A. Bar screw jacks B. Hydraulic jacks C. Trench screw jacks D. Ratchet - lever jacks A 27. Which is the least stable of all jacks and is prone to fail under heavy loads ? ( 826 A. Bar screw jacks B. Hydraulic jacks C. Trench screw jacks D. Ratchet lever jacks D 28. Which stabilizing tool is designed to stabilize vehicles resting on their sides or roofs ? ( 827 ) 5.4.1 , 5.4.2 ] A. Wheel chocks B. Bar screw jacks C. Ratchet - lever jacks D. Tensioned buttress system D 29. Which stabilizing tool prevents vehicles from moving when they are parked ? ( 827 ) [ 5.4.1 , A. Wheel chocks B. Bar screw jacks C. Ratchet - lever jacks D. Tensioned buttress system A 30. What is a characteristic of plastic cribbing ? ( 828 ) [ 5.4.1 , 5.4.2 ] A. Must be replaced frequently B. Heavier than wooden cribbing C. Not as strong as wooden cribbing D. Resists contamination from fuel , oil , or other substances D 31. Which powered rescue tools produce tremendous force at their tips , which may spread as much as 32 inches ( 800 mm ) apart ? ( 828 A. Shears B. Spreaders C. Extension rams D. Combination spreader / shears B 32. Which powered rescue tools can cut almost any metal object that fits between the blades and has blades that typically have an opening of 7 inches ( 175 mm ) ? ( 829 ) [ 5.4.1 , 5.4.2 ] A. Shears B. Spreaders C. Extension rams D. Combination spreader / shears A 33. Which powered rescue tools are designed primarily for pushing and the largest of these tools can extend to nearly 5 feet ( 1.5 m ) ? ( 829 ) [ 5.4.1 , 5.4.2 ] A. Shears B. Spreaders C. Extension rams D. Combination spreader / shears C 34. Why should power saws never be used in a flammable atmosphere ? ( 829 ) [ 5.4.1 , 5.4.2 ] A. The saw takes too much time to operate properly . B. The vapors are likely to cause the saw to malfunction . C. It is difficult for the operator to wear the proper PPE in the environment . D. The saw's motor or sparks from cutting can ignite flammable gases or vapors . D 35. Which saw is powerful , versatile , highly controllable , and has a short , straight blade that moves in and out ? ( 829 ) [ 5.4.1 , 5.4.2 ] A. Rotary saw B. Circular saw C. Whizzer saw D. Reciprocating saw D 36. Which saw is typically gasoline powered , is used for cutting wood , metal , or masonry , and can be used with both large - toothed blades and fine - toothed blades ? ( 830 ) [ 5.4.1 , 5.4.2 ] A. Rotary saw B. Circular saw C. Whizzer saw D. Reciprocating saw A 37. Which saw is lightweight , quiet , highly portable , and is often used for delicate cutting operations ? ( 830 ) [ 5.4.1 , 5.4.2 ] A. Rotary saw B. Circular saw C. Whizzer saw D. Reciprocating saw C 38. Which rescue tools are used to create an anchor point above a manhole or other opening , allowing victims to be hoisted out ? ( 830 ) [ 5.4.1 , 5.4.2 ] A. Tripods B. Winches C. Come - alongs D. Pneumatic lifting devices A 39. Which devices are used to lift and stabilize large vehicles or objects and are the most stable when fully inflated ? ( 831 ) [ 5.4.1 , 5.4.2 ] A. Zero - pressure bags B. High - pressure bags C. Combination - pressure bags . D. Low- and medium - pressure cushions D 40. What is a safety rule when using pneumatic lifting bags ? ( 831 ) [ 5.4.1 , 5.4.2 A. Inflate as quickly as possible . B. Never inflate a device without a load . C. Never stack any devices for an operation . D. Place a piece of material between the bag and object . B 41. Which pulling tools are typically mounted on the front , rear , or side of a vehicle and are stronger and faster to deploy than other pulling devices ? ( 832 ) [ 5.4.1 , 5.4.2 ] A. Chains B. Winches C. Come - alongs D. Combination chains B 42. What type of chain should be used in rescue operations ? ( 833 ) [ 5.4.1 , 5.4.2 ] A. Proof coil chain B. Alloy steel chain C. Chain rated either Type I or II D. Chain rated either Type A or B B 43. How are door / roof posts normally identified ? ( 834 ) [ 5.4.1 ] A. Numerically from rear to front B. Numerically from front to rear C. Alphabetically from rear to front D. Alphabetically from front to rear D