Essentials of Fire Fighting, 6th Edition Scene Lighting, Rescue Tools,
Vehicle Extrication, and Technical Rescue
Chapter 10 Quiz
Name: / Date:Directions: Write the correct letter on the blank before each question.
1. A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) can be identified by a nameplate or logo on the vehicle. (510)
A. True
B. False
2. Cribbing can be placed under the sides of a vehicle to prevent lateral movement during extrication operations. (515)
A. True
B. False
3. The electrical system of a vehicle must remain on during extrication operations. (517)
A. True
B. False
4. The role of a Firefighter II during technical rescue operations is to perform specialized tasks which vary depending on the type of rescue. (531)
A. True
B. False
5. The hot zone is the area of the scene that includes the site of the actual emergency. (534)
A. True
B. False
Directions: Write the correct letter on the blank before each question.
6. Which of the following powered rescue tools can produce tremendous force while spreading objects up to 32 inches (800 mm) apart? (489)
A. Shears
B. Spreaders
C. Extension rams
D. Combination spreader/shears
7. Which of the following tools is ideal for cutting sheet metal body panels during vehicle extrication when it is equipped with a metal-cutting blade? (491)
A. Air chisel
B. Rotary saw
C. Circular saw
D. Reciprocating saw
8. Which of the following lifting tools loses stability and lifting power as it inflates? (496)
A. Tripod
B. Low-pressure pneumatic lifting bag
C. High-pressure pneumatic lifting bag
D. Medium-pressure pneumatic lifting bag
9. Which of the following is the primary hazard during vehicle extrication operations? (505)
A. Fire
B. Traffic
C. Sharp objects
D. Bloodborne pathogens
10. Which of the following methods of gaining access to victims may require breaking the Nader pin? (526)
A. Prying a door open
B. Removing a window
C. Displacing the dashboard
D. Removing the vehicle roof
11. Which of the following types of technical rescue operations is divided into high angle urban/structural and wilderness/mountain rescues? (534-535)
A. Rope rescue
B. Water rescue
C. Confined-space
D. Structural collapse
12. Which of the following types of technical rescue operations may require the use of personal flotation devices (PFDs)? (541)
A. Rope rescue
B. Water rescue
C. Confined-space
D. Structural collapse
13. Which of the following hazards is MOST associated with wilderness rescue operations? (543)
A. Sink holes
B. Undercurrents
C. Tight constricted spaces
D. Heat stress and dehydration
14. Which of the following hazards is MOST likely to be found at cave, mine, and tunnel rescues? (548)
A. Toxic gases
B. Tangled debris
C. Explosive atmospheres
D. Abandoned tools and equipment
Directions: Write a brief answer to the questions below.
15. What are the five basic uses for rescue tools? (486)
16. What methods can be used to gain access to victims during vehicle extrication operations? (522)
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