Engine Company Ops

Question 1

R E C E O V S

Answer 1

rescue
exposure
confinement
extinguishment
overhaul
ventilation
salvage

Question 2

C A N

Answer 2

conditions
actions
needs

Question 3

upper range of temperature tenability for humans is ___

Answer 3

212 degrees fahrenheit

Question 4

at ___ parts per million of carbon monoxide the human body will be unconscious within ___ seconds, with death shortly after

Answer 4

200,000 ppm and 4-12 seconds

Question 5

what percentage of oxygen will result in death rapidly

Answer 5

10 percent

Question 6

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

Answer 6

tactical withdrawal

Question 7

when conditions dictate the immediate evacuation of all personnel from an unsafe structure or other dangerous area

Answer 7

emergency evacuation

Question 8

the ___ attack is a combined attack method that begins on the exterior of a structure with apparatus mounted master streams, and is completed inside the structure using handlines

Answer 8

blitz attack

Question 9

steam ratio of ___ @ ___ degrees F

Answer 9

1:1,700 and 212 degrees

Question 10

penciling will immediately decrease building heat within a compartment by ___ percent

Answer 10

50-60 %

Question 11

average reach flowing 500-1000 gpm, using a smoothbore nozzle @ 80 psi or a straight stream fog nozzle @ 100 psi

Answer 11

185 feet

Question 12

average reach using a medium fog pattern @ 100 psi

Answer 12

50 feet

Question 13

average reach using a wide fog pattern @ 100 psi

Answer 13

25 feet

Question 14

factors for estimating the stretch

Answer 14

setback + width of building + length of building + 1/2 length (25 feet) per floor + 1 length at point of attack

Question 15

typical parking spot are spaced ___ feet apart

Answer 15

10 feet

Question 16

telephone poles are typically spaced ___ feet apart

Answer 16

75 feet

Question 17

A D U L T S

Answer 17

advanced fire conditions
defensive operations
unknown fire location
large open area
tons of water
standpipes