study guide 2

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  1. What is the plan if flame lengths are 4-8 feet long?
    No direct attack
  2. Where is the EMS section located in a high rise fire?
    3 floors below the fire floor
  3. What is a sign of Pulmonary edema?
    Pink frothy sputum
  4. What is a priority during psych patients?
    Rule out medical issues, ie. hypoglycemia
  5. What is the minimum age for patient refusal?
    16 yrs old
  6. What is a major concern for critical burns?
    Respiratory involvement
  7. What is a major concern with thermoplastics?
    They drip
  8. An IDLH atmosphere of O2 is?
    • > 24.5 of O2
    • < 19.5 of O2
  9. When should all PPE be worn?
    When blood is spurting
  10. When should triage tags be used?
    5 or more patients
  11. At what distance should you stage for a LPG tank fire?
    150 feet
  12. What type of zone is an electrical hazard?
    No entry zone
  13. What is the danger with foam plastic burning?
    Noxious fumes
  14. Which victims are first priority during a chemical attack?
    Victims that respond to verbal over unconscious victims
  15. What effects FF operations the most?
  16. What is the best way to force doors at a multi family building?
  17. What do you do if fire is in the concealed space?
    Open it up and put water on it
  18. What do you do if you find yourself operating on a bowstring roof?
    Evac immediately
  19. How far should vibration sources be kept from a trench rescue?
    300 feet
  20. What is the rule of thumb for ventilation?
    Ventilate 10% of the total roof area
  21. Where is the best place to ventilate?
    Near the ridge board
  22. Where is the best place to cut when cutting for ventilation?
    Near the joist for stability and little bounce
  23. What is the angle for performing ladder rescue?
    60 degree angle
  24. What is the best position to be using the K-12?
    Vertical at waist height
  25. Under NFPA 5000, what does the first number represent?
    Indicates if load bearing walls
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study guide 2
2014-04-05 22:42:28

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