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EXAM 9 Flashcards

1
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where would you find a grounding rod?

A

some portable generators are equipped with a grounding rod.

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2
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how much does water weigh?

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8.35 pounds.

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3
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understand when you should shut down a sprinkler system?

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during overhaul to prevent significant water damage.

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4
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what voltage should lighting equipment work off of?

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110-volt AC

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5
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How long does rehydration take after losing 2 quarts of water?

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The stomach can take in as much as 1 quart of water an hour.(Pg. 777)

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6
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what is a reagent?

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a substance that is designed to react when it encounters a specific substance

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7
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where would you find an OS&Y valve?

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typically found in mechanical room or basement.

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8
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What is temperature regulation?

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Is your body’s way of maintaining your temperature. The loss of too much body fluid can impair it. (pg 779)

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9
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What degrees in fahrenheit should rehab take place?

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68-72 degrees Fahrenheit with low humidity and lots of shade (CH. 20 PP slide 30)

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10
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understand the salvage operation?

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conducted to save property and reduces damages, tries to limit secondary losses from smoke and water.

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11
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What are the watchout situations?

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The eighteen watchout situations are an expansion of the ten standard firefighter orders. The list addresses areas of specific concern in the wildland environment.(802)

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12
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How large should a safety zone be?

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The size of the zone will be based on the behavior of the fire and the firefighter’s relative to the fire (Ch.21, pg. 800)

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13
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At a minimum, the distance between firefighters and flames should be ____ times the flame height

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Four times (Ch. 21, Pg. 800)

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14
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Understand the salvage operation?

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ensuring that no hidden fire exists by opening a ceiling or wall and directly inspecting it.

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15
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When should we use an indirect attack in wildland fighting?

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Used for large wildland and ground cover fires that are too dangerous to approach through a direct attack because there is not enough equipment or personnel available. (Ch. 21, Pg. 797)

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16
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What is a fine fuel?

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Fuels that ignite and burn easily (ex. Dried twigs, leaves, and grass) (pg. 1330 glossary)

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17
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understand the overhaul process

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overhaul ensures that a fire is completely extinguished by finding, exposing, and suppressing any smoldering or hidden pockets of fire in an area that has been burned.

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18
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What is a heel?

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The area of the wildfire closest to the origin of the fire (792)

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What is the most rapid moving part of a wildland fire?

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Head of the fire (Ch. 21 Pg. 792)

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20
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Understand what vegetative fuel is.

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The primary fuel for wildland and ground cover fires (grassland, brush and trees) (Ch. 21, Pg. 791)

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21
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The quantity of wildland fuel available in a specific area is called ____.

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Fuel volume (Ch. 21 pg. 788)

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22
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What is the unburned part of the wildland fire called?

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Island ch 21 pg 793 section Anatomy of wildland fire

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23
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Understand the acronym LCES.

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Lookouts, communications, escape routes, safety zones (Ch. 21, Pg. 800)

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24
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Understand the characteristics of fine fuels.

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Have a large surface area relative to their volume, ignite easily, burn quickly, and produce high heat. (789)

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Understand what a canopy is related to.

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Related to aerial fuels, located more than 6ft above the ground. (Ch. 21 pg. 792)

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26
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when should you apply duct tape to a salvage cover?

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if any holes or tears are found during inspection

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27
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What are surface fuels?

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Located close to the surface of the ground. Examples grass, leaves, twigs, fallen trees, and slash. ( pg. 788)

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28
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What is lightning without rain?

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Lightning without rain is called dry lightning (791)

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29
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Understand the 2 primary methods of direct attack on a wildland fire.

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The “Anchor, Flank, and Pinch” and the “Flanking” attacks (slides)

30
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What is a pocket in relation to a wildland fire?

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Unburned fuel surrounded by wildfire (the slides)

31
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Understand when an incident management structure has to expand.

A

As more companies are assigned, command structure must also expand to maintain an effective span of control. (ch.22 outline, headline IX)

32
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Who are the general staff?

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A group of incident management personnel organized according to function and reporting to the incident commander, normally consisting of the operations, planning, logistics, and finance/administration section chiefs. (Glossary)

33
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Understand initial command and who assumes it.

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The first arriving company officer establishes command, develops IAP, requests resources, and oversees all operations. (pg. 820)

34
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when can firefighters wear partial PPE?

A

conducting salvage operations in remote areas with approval from safety officer.

35
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what is a GFI

A

ground fault indicators, senses when there is a problem with an electrical ground and interrupts the current.

36
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what are we concerned about when using gasoline powered portable pumps?

A

the vapors emit carbon monoxide.

37
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Who reports directly to the incident commander?

A

Command Staff. (ch. 22 outline, headline V)

38
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Understand what crew resource management is.

A

(CRM) improves emergency scene communication, awareness, decision making, and teamwork by encouraging input from all crew members.(ch. 22 outline, headline XIII)

39
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how should a crowbar be used in overhaul operations?

A

crowbars and halligan type tools are used for removing baseboards and windows or door casings

40
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understand what secondary loss is?

A

property damage that occurs due to smoke, water, or other measures taken to extinguish the fire.

41
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understand the signs of structural collapse?

A

cracked or leaning walls, movement, smoke pushing through cracks, moaning and groaning sounds.

42
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Understand what a branch is.

A

A higher level of combined resources than divisions and groups (ch.22 outline, headline IV)

43
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what type of hose line should be used during overhaul?

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1 1/2 or 1 1/3 inch hose

44
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Who developed the national incident management system?

A

US Dept. of Homeland Security (819)

45
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How often should the first arriving officer assume command?

A

Always until a officer of higher rank takes command(833)

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47
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When should that command be transferred?

A

Some departments require the transfer of command when a higher-ranking officer arrives at an incident; others give the higher-ranking officer the option of assuming command or leaving the existing personnel in the command assignment. (ch.22 outline, headline IX)

48
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Understand what IAP stands for.

A

Incident Action Plan

49
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define salvage?

A

salvage and overhaul operations goal is limiting and reducing property loss from fire.

50
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Understand what RECEO-VS means.

A

R-Rescue
E-Exposure protection
C-Confinement
E-Extenighment
O-Overhaul
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V-Ventilation
S-Salvage(843)

51
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what does your PPE ensemble weigh?

A

40 or more pounds.

52
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when should rehab be required?

A

when workers who are exhausted, dehydrated, ill, injured, or emotionally upset can take a break for rest.

53
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Understand what an outside stem and yoke is.

A

The main control valve for a sprinkler system typically found in mechanical room or basement (735)

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55
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when should rehab be required.

A

a minimum of 10 minutes, following the depletion of one 30-minute SCBA cylinder or 20 minutes of intense work without SCBA.

56
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understand what rest time means.

A

time it takes to recover and recharge to continue working.

57
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what type of drinks should be avoided as fluid replacement?

A

drinks such as colas, coffee and tea.

58
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which type of nourishment is ideal for firefighters in peak performance?

A

meals should include complex carbs(whole grain bread, pasta, rice, veggies) Also better to eat a series of smaller meals overtime.

59
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while wearing your PPE what are you susceptible to?

A

heat stroke/exaustion

60
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what happens to the body when exposed to high humidity?

A

reduces evaporative barrier causes limited evaperation and holds in hot liquids and steam in that barrier.

61
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how does PPE prevent evaporative cooling

A

the vapor barrier causes limited evaporation and holds in hot liquids and steam in that barrier.

62
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who should check into the rehab center

A

all crews members together

63
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how should firefighters be released from rehab?

A

after the firefighter has been rested, rehydrated, and vitals have been rechecked they must wait for reassignment

64
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what is hypothermia

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A condition in which the internal body temp falls below 95 F, can lead to loss of coordination, muscle stiffness, coma, and death

65
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Just like diesel helps engines, _____ helps the human body

A

Glucose

66
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If a rehab center is located the furthest from an operational area, what kind of incident is it?

A

Hazardous materials

67
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Understand what impaired temperature regulation is

A

The loss of bodily fluids results in impaired temperature regulation

68
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How should nutrition be emphasized during long incidents?

A

Reduce stress, improves health, and provides more energy

69
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What is frostbite?

A

Damage to tissues due to prolonged exposure to cold

70
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