22 - Engine Company Ops Flashcards
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1
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Occupancy name and address, occupancy type, construction type, combustibility of contents, accessibility, fire hydrants, fire protection systems, fire alarm systems, utility shut off locations. Are all examples of temples used in what?
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Pre-incident Fire planning
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How many types of building constructions are there.
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5
3
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What are the five types of building construction in order
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Fire resistive, non-combustible, ordinary, heavy timber, wood frame
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Lay the primary supply line, deliver on scene report, perform the 360 lap of the structure, communicate results of 360 lap and makes command statement, force entry, if without a special service, and control entry door, advanced the initial attack whose line and extinguish fire, perform search and coordinated ventilation if needed while advancing the house line. These are all examples of which due engine company on a working fire scene.
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First due Engine company
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In order for combustion to occur, each component of the tetrahedron must be in place. How many and what are the components of the tetrahedron.
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4 components,Oxygen, heat, fuel, and chain reaction
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In what stage of the fire growth does flashover occur
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Growth stage
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In what stage of fire growth does Backdraft occur
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Decay stage
8
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During the Growth stage where is rollover often seen
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In the adjacent compartment
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How many stages of fire growth is there
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4
10
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What are the four stages of fire growth
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Incipient stage,growth stage, fully developed stage, decay stage
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As solid fuels are heated, combustible gases are drive from the substance this process is known as
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Pyrolysis
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Modern fuel loads are broken up into two categories what are they.
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Modern vs legacy.
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When doing hydraulic ventilation how far from the window should the nosler be and how much of the window should be covered
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2 feet and 80%
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How many different colors of smoke are there and what are their colors
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5 white, white/grey, grey, grey/ black or brown, black/ brown
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When reading smoke the speed provides two critical pieces of information on the fire ground what are they
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Heat source and the fires current flow path or air track
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What are the 7 components of RECEO-VS
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Rescue, Exposure, Confinement, Extinguishment, Overhual, Ventilation, Salvage
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What is the water expansion ratio for water
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1:1,700
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At what tempeture does water expand
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212
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What is the approximate reach of a mercury monitor with smoothbore nozzle at 80 psi
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185
20
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What does the S in ADULTS stand for
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Standpipes
21
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When is it appropriate for a well-hole stretch?
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Fist does not touch either handrail in a stairwell
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The Mercury Monitor on a wide fog pattern will reach approximately how far?
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25 feet
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Which method of fire attack must be used where victims may be located or firefighters are operating?
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Direct attack
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What are the components of the fire tetrahedron?
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Oxygen, Heat, Fuel, Chain Reaction
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Between what 2 stages of fire growth does flashover occur?
Growth and fully developed stages
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The tendency of gases to form into layers according to temperatures?
Thermal layering
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What is the layering of smoke and gas clouds called?
Stratification
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How far from an open window do you position the nozzle for hydraulic ventilation and how much of the opening should be filled by the fog stream?
2 feet, 80%
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What does smoke speed indicate?
General location of heat source and fires current flow path
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What is the upper range of temperature tenability for humans?
212 degrees
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What is the ratio of water to steam at 212 degrees F?
1:1,700
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What is the approximate reach of the Mercury Monitor with 1 3/8" tip, pumped at 80 PSI?
185 feet
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On a residential street, telephone poles are typically spaced how far apart?
75 feet
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Penciling will immediately decrease the heat within a compartment by how much?
50-60%
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what is RECEO VS?
Rescue, exposure, confinement, extinguishment, overhaul, ventilation, salvage
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Which is a primary threat on the fireground?
Advanced fire conditions
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When preforming a split lay, who is responsible for connecting each engines supply lines?
Water supply engine
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Type 5 construction?
Wood Frame
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Type 2 construction?
Non-Combustible
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What materials consist of natural materials such as cotton, wicker, solid wood and dimensional lumber?
Legacy materials
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Which apparatus is most important to plan for positioning?
First two engines and first truck
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What are the three categories of training?
Self study, company training, multi-unit training
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What is type I construction?
Fire resistive
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Where does the third engine normally position?
The opposite side of the involved structure from the first due engine
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When responding to a fire alarm and the building is equipped with a standpipe, what equitpment shall be brought in by the engine company?
High rise packs
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When does flashover occur?
Between the growth and fully developed stages
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What is the term to describe the layering of smoke and gas clouds?
Stratification
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When should ventilation needs be identified?
At the completion of the size-up
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How far away should the nozzle be from the window and what percentage of the window should the stream take up during hydraulic ventilation?
2 feet and 80%
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What two things does smoke indicate?
What is burning and the flammability of the smoke
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What does the first "E" in RECEO VS stand for?
Exposure
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What is a systematic look at the entire fire scene to make sure that there are no further traces of fire?
Overhaul
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What type of size-up is paramount to successul fireground operations?
Pre-incident
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What does the "A" stand for in a CAN report?
Actions
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Around what temperature is the upper range of tenability for humans in an IDLH?
212 F
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What is considered a coordinated and specific relocation of units and their equiptment operating from an area deamed untenable to a specific area deemed safe to continue operation?
Tactical Withdrawal
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When should an emergency evacuation occur?
When the IC recognizes a serious threat to firefighters and safe operation in a structure is compromised
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This type of attack has crews fight fire from a doorway, window or other protected area not entering the fire area.
Indirect
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What must be in place before deploying backup or secondary handlines?
Primary hoseline
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What does the "L" stand for in ADULTS
Large open area
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Members should begin preparation for engine company responses as they
enter quarters
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One of the most important functions of the engine company.
training
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The step-by-step, logical sequence that the decision-maker uses to reach the best decision.
The classical decision-making method
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An intuitive reaction to a problem. In this process, the decision-maker recognizes sights, sounds, smells, and other sensory cues that trigger the memory of similar situations the decision-maker has experienced or learned in the past.
The naturalistic decision-making method
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Appropriate for individuals or small groups to cover the material and information that all members of the department should review on an annual basis to maintain their base knowledge of policies, procedures, manuals, and other source reference material.
Self-study training
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This should be conducted on a daily basis in an informal setting and cover hands-on practical skills such as handline deployment, ventilation tactics, search and rescue methods, and firefighter survival topics.
Company level training
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Should be conducted on an annual basis and should include neighboring companies and mutual aid companies.
Multi-unit training
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What is type I Construction?
Fire resistive
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What is type II Construction?
Non-combustible
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What is type III Construction?
Ordinary
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What is type IV Construction?
Heavy Timber
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What is type V Construction?
Wood Frame
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First Due Engine Company
Lay Primary Supply Line
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Second Due Engine Company
Deploy a second hose line
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Third Due Engine Company
Lay secondary supply line
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Fourth Due Engine Company
RIT
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The Fire Tetrahedron
Oxygen, Heat, Fuel, Chain Reaction
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the stage of a fire at which all surfaces and objects within a space have been heated to their ignition temperature and simultaneous ignition of all surfaces and objects in the space occurs.
Flashover
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An explosion that occurs when additional oxygen is introduced into a smoldering fire as heated gases enter their flammable range and ignite with explosive force.
Backdraft
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when flames present in layers of smoke as a result of heated gases that are pushed under pressure from the fire area into uninvolved areas
Rollover
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What is the space between two handrails called in the stairwell that allows engine companies to achieve the maximum length of hose?
Well-hole
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What construction type is lightweight wood truss?
V-Wood Frame
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What component of the fire tetrahedron enables a fire to sustain combustion?
Oxygen
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What is the stage of a fire at which all surfaces and objectives within a space reach their ignition temperature and simultaneous ignite?
Flashover
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Between what stages does a flashover have the potential to occure?
Growth stage and fully developed stage
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Between what stages does a backdraft have the potential to occure?
Fully developed stage and decay stage
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Rollover should serve as a warning that the fire area may be reaching what point?
Flashover
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how many feet from the window should the hoseline be for hydraulic ventilation?
2 feet
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Which of these is not a fire ground principle of smoke?
White smoke is typically too rich to burn
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What color smoke would indicate that the fire is in the early stage of development?
Gray
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What does RECEO VS stand for?
Rescue, exposure, confinement, extinguishment, overhaul, ventilation, salvage
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What is discribed as the smoke level rising and increasing the distance of clean air at the floor level?
Lift
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What does NFPA suggest is the upper temperature tenable for humans?
212 degrees Fahrenheit
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What is the term for a coordinated and specific relocation of units and their equipment operating from an area seemed untenable to a specific area deemed safe to continue operations?
Tactical withdrawal
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What mode involves taking direct action to mitigate a problem?
Offensive mode
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What is the expansion of water to steam ratio at 212 degrees Fahrenheit?
1:1,700
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What percentage will penciling immediately decrease building heat within a compartment?
50%-60%
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When using a quick attack monitor, a smoothbore nozzle at 80 PSI will yield a reach of approximately how many feet?
185
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Approximately how far apart are typical parking spaces?
10 feet
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When performing a split lay, who is responsible for connecting the supply lines together?
2nd due engine
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Generally the second due engine is responsible for what aspect of water supply?
establish primary water supply
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The third due engine generally deploys what hose line?
third hose on side charlie
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Older style homes with fire loads consisting of solid wood and dimensional lumber are known as?
legacy
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If grey/brown smoke is seen from a structure, what is limiting the fire growth?
oxygen or ventilation
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The first E in the acronym RECEO VS stands for?
exposure
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What phase of RECEO VS is often overlooked and is necessary if fire is not able to be extiguished by on scene resources?
confinement
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What is the primary cause of victim deaths in fire?
carbon monoxide
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During a transition mode on the fire ground the engine operator may do what with the hose lines?
keep charged and ready to re-deploy
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A blitz attack can be a risky tactic for the first in engine operator if?
no water supply is available or set up
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Which type of nozzle has less reaction?
smooth bore
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In practical testing the Mercury monitor with a smooth bore tip and 80 psi, the stream can reach approximately how far?
185 feet
112
What is a good way for engine drivers to communicate on the active fire ground?
face to face
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What engine/s give water supply reports on the fire ground?
first and third
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When performing a split lay, who is responsible for connecting the lines?
supply engine
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Who is responsible for calling for water to the driver operator?
engine officer
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What type of lay includes laying supply hose from the scene to the hydrant?
reverse
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If the first due engine is not passing a hydrant en route to the scene, what type of lay will most likely be used?
split
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When establishing water supply the engine driver can do what with the engine to prevent being a road block?
use side or rear intake
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What type of supply hose lay is often most appropriate?
forward
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All of the following methods of fire attack should not be used if victims or firefighters are present in the area except?
direct
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With the exception of single family dwelings, it is important to determine positioning for at least which vehicles?
First two engine companies and the first truck company
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What is one way to quickly determine which hoseline is effective for a given building?
To measure distances using 300 feet of small diameter rope
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The specific tactics carried out by each engine company, is based on what?
Their arrival order
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Today's fires burn at a rate of how many times faster with rapidly increasing heat compared to fires of just 20 years ago?
10 times faster
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When does Flashover occur?
Between the growth and fully developed stages
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When it comes to building materials, what is the difference between the new and the old referred to as?
Modern vs legacy
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What does the acronym HRR stand for?
Heat release rate
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What must be done in order to coordinate ventilation?
Ventilation must be coordinated with the progress of the hoseline and the engine officer's order
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How many feet should the nozzle be from the window when performing hydraulic ventilation?
2 feet from the window
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At what percentage should you fill the window opening when performing hydraulic ventilation?
80%
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What two things about smoke is an indicator of flammablity?
Density and color
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What is an indicator of fire intensity?
Volume
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What is the primary focus of any incident?
Rescue
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Whose responsibility is it to locate a fire inside of a building?
The initial engine company officer's
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If physicl barriers make th 360 lap impractical, the lap may be assigned to anoher unit; however, interior tatics shall not commence until a report from side charlie is received. What is the only exception to this rule?
A reported life hazard
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What's the most reliable indicator to a fire's location?
Smoke, velocity, or speed
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What is also an indicator of intense heat inside the fire room?
Crazed or cracked glass
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The NFPA suggests that the upper range of temperature tenability for humans is around what temperature?
212 F
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The earth's atmosphere contains 21 percent oxygen. Percentages of less than what percent results in death rapidly?
10 percent
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Attacking with the master stream will only allow for how many seconds of water flow without a supply, depending on the nozzle and tank size?
60 to 90 seconds
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When should members begin preparations for engine company responses?
As they enter the station
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What structure is not as important to pre plan for?
Single family
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When pre planning, what units need to be planned for?
First 2 engines and 1st truck
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When training what 2 decision making methods should be used?
Classic and naturalistic
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What one is NOT one of the three fire service training categories?
Individual
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Who delivers the on scene report?
First engine company officer
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Who is responsible for completing the water supply?
Second engine
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Who is responsible for laying out for the secondary water?
Third engine
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Who is responsible for completing the secondary water supply?
Fourth engine
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What is NOT part of the fire tetrahedron?
Spark
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The expansion of water to steam ratio at 212?
1:1,700
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What is the PSI of a standard fog nozzle?
100
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What is the GPM for a selectable gallonage fog nozzle?
90 to 200
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What is NOT a con of a smooth bore nozzle?
A solid, compact stream
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On residential streets about how far apart are power poles?
75'
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How wide are typical parking spots?
10'
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How do you measure for a well-hole stretch?
A firefighters fist
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What are the types of construction?
1,2,3,4,5
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Where would you find a backdraft on the stage of growth chart?
Decay stage
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Where would you find a flash over in the stage of growth chart?
Growth Stage
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When should members begin preparation for engine company responses?
As they enter quarters
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What is the space between two handrails called in the stairwell that allows engine companies to achieve the maximum length of hose?
Well-hole
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What component of the fire tetrahedron enables a fire to sustain combustion?
Oxygen
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What is the stage of a fire at which all surfaces and objectives within a space reach their ignition temperature and simultaneous ignite?
Flashover
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Between what stages does a flashover have the potential to occure?
Growth stage and fully developed stage
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Between what stages does a backdraft have the potential to occure?
Fully developed stage and decay stage
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Rollover should serve as a warning that the fire area may be reaching what point?
Flashover
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How many feet from the window should the hoseline be for hydraulic ventilation?
2 feet
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Which of these is not a fire ground principle of smoke?
White smoke is typically too rich to burn
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What color smoke would indicate that the fire is in the early stage of development?
Gray
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What does RECEO VS stand for?
Rescue, exposure, confinement, extinguishment, overhaul, ventilation, salvage
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What is discribed as the smoke level rising and increasing the distance of clean air at the floor level?
Lift
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What does NFPA suggest is the upper temperature tenable for humans?
212 degrees Fahrenheit
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What is the term for a coordinated and specific relocation of units and their equipment operating from an area seemed untenable to a specific area deemed safe to continue operations?
Tactical withdrawal
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What mode involves taking direct action to mitigate a problem?
Offensive mode
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What is the expansion of water to steam ratio at 212 degrees Fahrenheit?
1:1,700
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What percentage will penciling immediately decrease building heat within a compartment?
50%-60%
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When using a quick attack monitor, a smoothbore nozzle at 80 PSI will yield a reach of approximately how many feet?
185
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Approximately how far apart are typical parking spaces?
10 feet
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When performing a split lay, who is responsible for connecting the supply lines together?
2nd due engine
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What company is charged with conducting size up, developing and implementing the initial strategy, and conducting fire ground tasks?
Engine Company
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With the exception of single family dwellings, it is important to determine the positioning for what units during pre-planning?
First two engines and first truck
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What engine should ensure that the secondary water supply is established?
Fourth Engine
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Today's fires burn at a rate how many times faster than 20 years ago?
Ten times faster
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Which of the following is not a component of the fire tetrahedron?
Ignition source
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As solid fuels are heated, combustible gases are driven from the substance, what is this process known as?
Pyrolysis
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The upper range of tenability for humans is what?
212 F
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This is a coordinated and specific relocation of units and their equipment operating from an area deemed untenable to a specific area deemed safe to continue operations.
Tactical Withdrawl
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This even occurs when there is a need for an immediate evacuation of all personnel from an unsafe structure.
Emergency Evacuation
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What is the expansion of water to steam?
1:1,700
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Heat reaching temperatures of 800 degrees or more at the ceiling level and thick smoke banked down near the floor are indicators of what?
Pre-flashover
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Typical parking spaces at a strip shopping center parking lot are spaced approximately how many feet apart?
10'
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The T in the acronym ADULTS stands for what?
Tons of water
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Where is the preferred location to chock a door?
Lower portion
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When preforming hydraulic ventilation, what percentage of the window should be filled?
80%
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When preforming hydraulic ventilation, how far should the nozzle be from the window?
2 feet
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What is defined as the amount of energy released over time?
Heat Release Rate
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What does the C in RECEO-VS stand for?
Confinement
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What is the formula for nozzle reaction fro a smooth bore?
1.57 inch Bore Diameter (squared) x NP
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What is the formula for nozzle reaction for a fog nozzle
0.0505? Rated Flow ? ?NP
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When should members assigned to the engine company begin their preparation for emergency responses?
as they enter quarters
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All of the following are reasons for the engine driver to know his/her related to their first due except:
to identify routes to beat other companies into their own first due
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Which unit positioning is determined during pre-planning?
two engines and first truck
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What is the reach of quick attack mercury monitor with a fog nozzle flowing a straight stream?
185 feet
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What decision making process is an intuitive reaction to a problem based on past experiences?
Recognition Primed Decision-Making (RPDM)
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Most line of duty deaths associated with the fire service are a result of poor performance and decision making that involved:
basic firefighter skills
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How often should company training be completed?
on a daily basis
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What type of building construction is non-combustible?
type II
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What is the primary positioning for the third due engine company assigned to a box alarm?
opposite side of the involved structure from the first due engine
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Fires in the modern era will burn at a rate of:
10 times faster than 20 years ago
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When does a backdraft occur in relation to the stages of fire?
the decay stage
212
Which of the following is a warning sign that the fire area may be reaching the point of flashover?
rollover
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Which of the following best describes heat release rate (HRR)?
amount of energy released over time in a fire
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Where is the first ventilation operation performed on most fireground incidents?
when units force entry into the structure
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Hydraulic ventilation is effective at removing smoke from:
a single rooms
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Hydraulic ventilation can be accomplished by placing the nozzle:
two feet away from the window
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What two factors determine the effectiveness of hydraulic ventilation ?
size of the ventilation opening and amount of water from the nozzle
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What color would the smoke be in an early stage incipient/free burring fire with Class A/B fuel sources?
grey
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Who is responsible for locating a fire inside of a building?
the initial engine company officer
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Attacking a fire with a master streams will only allow for:
60-90 seconds of water flow
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Where should situations such as street closings, out-of-service hydrants or mains, inoperative standpipe or sprinkler systems, and equipment deficiencies or changes on the apparatus should be reported/noted?
The pass-on book
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When should members should begin preparation for engine company responses?
As they enter quarters
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It is important to determine positioning for who during incident pre-planning?
At least the first two engine companies and the first truck company
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The space between both handrails in a stairwell is known as the:
Well-hole
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The stage of a fire at which all surfaces and objects within a space have been heated to their ignition temperature and simultaneous ignition of all surfaces and objects in the space occurs is:
Flashover
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An explosion that occurs when additional oxygen is introduced into a smoldering fire as heated gases enter their flammable range and ignite with explosive force is:
Backdraft
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The tendency of gases to form into layers according to temperatures is:
Thermal layering
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When performing hydraulic ventilation, the nozzle should cover the window opening:
80%
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A coordinated and specific relocation of units and their equipment operating from an area deemed untenable to a specific area deemed safe to continue operations is:
A tactical withdrawal
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When the IC recognizes a serious threat to firefighters and safe operation in a structure is compromised is:
An emergency evacuation
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When the engine crew knocks down the main body of fire from the exterior upon arrival, typically with a large caliber stream, and then progresses to an interior offensive attack using handlines is known as:
Blitz attack
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The final tool in the water delivery system that is advanced to the seat of the fire is:
The firefighting nozzle
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The expansion rate of water to steam is:
1:1,700
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A fast and effective method of estimating the stretch is:
Setback plus width of building plus length of building plus length per floor plus 1 length at the point of attack
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When attempting to estimate distances, on a residential street, telephone poles are typically spaced how far apart?
75 feet
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A helpful mnemonic for 2-inch line selection is ADULTS. What does ADULTS stand for?
Advanced fire conditions, Defensive operations, Unknown fire location, Large open area, Tons of water, Standpipes
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When chocking a door, where is the ideal location to place the chock?
Lower portion of the door
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What is the correct body position when entering an IDLH environment?
A head up, leading leg out position
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In order to reduce unnecessary radio traffic, how can engine driver/operators communicate?
Converse face-to-face
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When performing the split lay, connecting each engine’s supply lines together, remains the responsibility of who?
The water supply engine
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Companies should attempt to conduct a building walk though how often?
Once a tour
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The engine operator should make it his duty to remain proficient in what?
All things related to the first due
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According to the Engine Company Ops manual, if an Engine is housed with a truck or rescue squad who proceeds first?
Engine
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Where shall the third due engine company position?
Opposite side of the involed structure
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Todays fires burn at a rate of what, compared to fires 20 years ago?
10 times faster
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What does "C" stand for in RECEO VS?
Confinement
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What is the primary focus of any incident?
Rescue
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When performing a split lay, whos responsbility is it to connect each engines supply lines together?
Water supply engine
249
When utilizing a blitz attack, what must the pump operator do before charging the master stream?
Throttle to the appropriate pressure
250
Attacking with the master stream will only allow for what duration of water flow?
60 - 90 seconds
251
When utilizing a fog nozzle, what is the ration for expansion of water to steam?
1: 1,700
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What type of nozzle allows for a set gallonage to be flowed through the nozzle at any stream setting?
Fix Gallonage
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What is the standard fog nozzle pressure?
100 psi
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What is the simplest design of all firefighting nozzles?
Smooth bore
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What is the reach of a quick attack monitor when using a smoothbore at 80 psi or a fog nozzle at 100 psi?
185 feet
256
When a medium fog pattern is used and the quick attack monitor is supplied at 100 psi, what is the approximate reach?
50 feet
257
What is a fast and effective method of estimating the stretch?
Setback plus width of building plus length of building plus 1/2 length per floor plus 1 length at the point of attack
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A typical structure fire will require what flow?
150 - 175 gpm
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What does the "L" stand for in the mnemonic ADULTS?
Large open area
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What is the engine company drivers ultimate responsibility?
Safe delivery of personnel to and from the scene
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The engine company operations manual is based on what staffing?
one officer and three firefighters
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What is the space between both handrails in a stairwell and allows engine companies to achieve the maximum length of the hose?
well-hole
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Who will generally ensure the primary water supply is established, assume command of the incident if assigned, and ensure successful deployment/advancement of the initial attack line?
second due engine
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Today's fires burn at what rate that fires from 20 years ago?
10 times faster
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What must be coordinated with proper ventilation to confine and extinguish the fire?
fire stream selection
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What role does oxygen play in the fire tetrahedron?
enables a fire to sustain combustion
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When does flashover usually occur?
between the growth and fully developed stage
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What should serve as a warning that the fire area may be reaching the point of flashover?
rollover
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Firefighters must understand the difference between modern and legacy materials, espcially as it relates to what?
Heat Release Rate
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What contains many clues to the location and status of the fire?
smoke
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What is an indicator of fire intensity?
volume
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smoke density and color together are an indicator of what?
flammability
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What is one of the most dangerous and most important tasks performed by firefighters?
ventilation
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What is a systematic look at the entire fire scene to make sure that there are no further traces of fire?
overhaul
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By using what report model, does the person giving the report identify how well the team is doing, the conditions faced, and any support or resources needed?
CAN Report
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Who is responsible for locating the fire inside of a building?
initial engine company officer
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What is the most reliable indicator of a fires location?
smoke velocity
278
NFPA suggests that the upper range of temperature tenability for humans is around what?
212 degrees
279
What is the primary cause of fire-related death?
carbon monoxide
280
What is a coordinated and specific relocation of units and their equipment called?
tactical withdrawal
281
When should members begin preparation for engine company responses?
As they enter quarters
282
Members assigned to the engine company should inspect and examine all tools and appliances associated with the apparatus when?
Immediately following shift line-up
283
Training for engine company-specific tasks is important for all members but especially important for who?
Operator and officer
284
When planning for positioning of units, consider travel routes for what companies?
2nd due engine & 1st due truck
285
What is the space between both handrails in a stairwell and allows engine companies to achieve the maximum length of the hose?
Well-hole
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What is one of the most important functions of the engine company?
Training
287
During an emergency situation the brain reverts to everything except what?
Emotional state
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In order to plan and facilitate training, fire service training falls into how many categories?
3
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Multi-unit training should be conducted how often?
Annually
290
Companies should attempt to conduct a building walk-thru at least how often?
Once a tour
291
Engine company members should monitor the radio to maintain situational awareness of other units located in the immediate area. When should they monitor the radio?
While in quarters and on the road
292
Based on the dispatch information, members shall don the appropriate PPE and begin their size-up when?
Enroute
293
Today's fire burn at a rate how much faster with rapidly increasing heat compared to fires of just 20 years ago?
10x
294
What is the stage of a fire at which all surfaces and objects within a space have been heated to their ignition temperature and simultaneous ignition of all surfaces and objects in the space occur?
Flashover
295
What is the tendency of gases to form into layers according to temperatures called?
Thermal layering
296
What is layering of smoke and gas clouds called?
Stratification
297
For hydraulic ventilation the hoseline should be positioned how far away from the opening?
2 feet
298
For hydraulic ventilation the nozzle should be set to a fog that will cover how much of the opening?
80%
299
What color smoke indicates early stage incipient/free burning fire with Class A and B fuel sources?
Grey
300
It is critical that all ventilation (Horizontal and/or vertical) be coordinated between the ventilation team and who?
Advancing hose team
301
Tactics such as calling for water, opening the nozzle and initiating line advancement are important to fire control, that the decision to implement them is for?
The officer alone
302
What tactic is critical for the safety of all firefighters operating above the fire?
Door control
303
The following is a guideline to determine tactical priorities?
Actions to facilitate rescue
304
Which action is appropriate only when 1-2 units are operating?
Hold command
305
What must an officer do after completes size-up?
Command statement must be made
306
Choose the best option:
A split lay is used when distance hydrant to the scene is too great
307
What does the first due engine identifies with the water supply report to the second engine?
Primary hydrant
308
Why would the engine company driver consider charging the second line without a water supply established?
Depends on the situation
309
What is a potential effect caused by using the side or rear intake?
May prevent the road block into tight apartment complexes
310
Choose the best option about, the collective experience of the driver and officer working/communicating as a team dictates:
The position
311
What is the engine company driver's ultimate responsibility?
Safe delivery of personnel to-and- from the scene
312
The nozzle reaction for a smooth bore is?
1.57 x diameter square x np
313
An 1.88" hoseline is flowing 175 gpm and ther is 400" on the ground, what is the nozzle reaction?
62.48 psi
314
How does a backup firefighter know if the nozzle firefighter is flowing or if is moving forward?
Using the S formation in the line
315
Choose the most appropriate about, if the backup firefighter is operating correctly :
Their actions may never be acknowledged
316
Which position promotes staying low in a toxic atmosphere but is not the most advantageous?
Hands and knees with head down
317
As a backup firefighter, what needs to be done at each point a hoseline comes in contact with a corner?
An extra wingspan of hose is pulled
318
In most cases, how does an alley stretch should be?
Straight line from nozzle to street and angled to front of door
319
How much hose should a nozzle firefighter bring to the fire floor if hallway or landing permits?
Two lenghts of hose
320
In the mnemonic for 2.5" line selection, what does the L stand for?
Large open area
