chp 11 Fireground pump operations

Question 1

A transitional attack uses an exterior fire attack through a ventilation opening to help a fire transition from _____________ to fuel-limited conditions. PG390

Answer 1

ventilation-limited conditions

Question 2

The automatic water supply system flows water from a specific number of sprinklers at any one time; this is sometimes referred as the ________. pg 393

Answer 2

Design area

Question 3

According to NFPA 13E, unless the system is posted for a different pressure-or if no other specific information is available from a preplan - the general guideline is to supply _______ in to the FDC. pg 394

Answer 3

150lbs per sq inch

Question 4

When a standpipe system includes pressure- reducing valves, the elevation pressure must be based on the total height of the ________ or zone being used. pg 396

Answer 4

standpipe

Question 5

An ________ is placed along the length of a supply hose that permits a pumper to connect to the valve to boost pressure in the hose

Answer 5

inline relay valve