Tactics New 4

Question 1

In ____ construction each floor is built as a box. The framing in each level is set on a sill plat and runs the height of one floor.

Answer 1

Platform frame

Question 2

The ____ constructed home uses standard 2 x 4 studs. The difference in this construction feature is the exterior framing members run two or more stories high.

Answer 2

Balloon frame.

Question 3

The post and beam is sometimes called?

Answer 3

Plank and Beam

Few large wooden members in place of many small wood frame members.

Question 4

At no time should a person be sent to the roof of a _______ to try vertical ventilation.

Answer 4

mobile home

Question 5

The HVAC system is broke down into three components

Answer 5

The processing equipment

The supply system

The return system

Question 6

Who regulate the construction of manufactured homes?

Answer 6

The federal government

Since 1976 they must comply with HUD

Post 1976 homes must bear a label certifying compliance

Question 7

Building fire pumps should be able to deliver their rated capacity at least ____psi at the highest floor outlet.

Answer 7

50 psi

relief valve should be set a 15 psi above that

Question 8

As much as ____% of the pumps capacity can be lost with an open bypass valve.

Answer 8

50%

Question 9

In the newer highrise buildings, window are

Answer 9

fixed and inoperable

Question 10

In this construction, the elevators, stairs and support systems are located in the center of the building

Answer 10

central core construction

Question 11

Buildings are commonly described according to ______

Answer 11

when they were built

Question 12

To combat today’s high-rise fires heavy emphasis is placed on________

Answer 12

utilizing building systems and resources

Question 13

Fires involving E-85 fuels should be treated the same as any______

Answer 13

polar-water miscible flammable liquid

heavy than air

use alcohol resistant foam

Question 14

E-85 fuel is _____

Answer 14

15% gasoline

85% ethanol

Question 15

(HVAC)

Once the fire floor has been verified______

Answer 15

outside air supply dampers should be closed

Exhaust dampers should be opened

reactivate the supply fans for all floor except the fire floor (to pressurize and give fresh air

Question 16

There are two components of firefighter service:____

Answer 16

Gaining control in recalling elevators

and

using elevators safely

Question 17

Once firefighters have boarded an elevator they should______

Answer 17

clear the floor selector panel by hitting the call cancel button

hit the next available floor

Question 18

Reaction time is longer for highrise fires than for fires involving any other type of structure. Reaction time can be upwards of ____minutes or more.

Answer 18

20 minutes or more

Question 19

A phenomenon found in high rise fires wherein as heated air rises and then cools it forms a layer, or ceiling, from which more rising smoke banks

Answer 19

Stack effect

Question 20

A phenomenon found in highrise fires wherein heated smoke rises until it establishes equilibrium with the surrounding area and then moves horizontally_____

Answer 20

stratification

Question 21

The hazards encountered with passenger vehicles, vans and light duty trucks are numerous. These hazards can be broken down into 4 broad areas?

Answer 21

Components

cargo

fuel

vehicle components

hazardous cargo

alternate fuel

Question 22

Vehicle components “Hazards” ____which may explode and expel shrapnel when heated.

Answer 22

Driveshafts

Question 23

____ which emit deadly phosgene gas when burning.

Answer 23

Air conditioning systems

Question 24

_____ which may decompress and eject with explosive force.

Answer 24

Bumpers with built in shock absorbers

Question 25

Car parts, such as wheels, motors and air bag components made with ____ may react violently when water is applied.

Answer 25

magnesium

Question 26

Catalytic converters, which can reach temperatures exceeding ____ when functioning improperly.

Answer 26

1500 F

Question 27

Most manufactures utilize ____ wires to indicate air bag systems.

Answer 27

Bright Yellow

Question 28

Another way to identify a hybrid vehicle is to check for the presence of ____ under the vehicles hood.

Answer 28

Bright orange components Orange wires = high voltage

Question 29

(hybrid) The battery starting system is a 12 volt system and can be located anywhere in the vehicle. The energy storage system may be a lithium-ion battery pack stored_______

Answer 29

under the vehicles floorboards

Question 30

When applying wildland firefighting tactics, firefighter safety comes first and _____ comes second.

Answer 30

providing for the greatest good

Question 31

The DOT classifies hazmat into _____ classes what are they?

Answer 31

``` Explosive Gases Flammable liquids Flammable solids Oxidizers Poisons radioactive corrosive miscellaneous ```

Question 32

How many sub classes does explosives have?

Answer 32

6

Question 33

Calcium carbide is what hazmat class?

Answer 33

Flammable solid

Question 34

Class 7 (radioactive) is divided into 3 levels depending on _________

Answer 34

the amount of radiation released

Question 35

Class 8 Corrosive materials are either ________ or ________

Answer 35

Acids or Bases

Question 36

What are the 3 levels of risk associated with rescue at a hazardous material incident?

Answer 36

Low risk Calculated risk Unacceptable risk

Question 37

The low risk category is based on what 4 assumptions?

Answer 37

Hazards are known PPE is available Responders are trained Probability of successful outcome

Question 38

The key in fighting interface fires is to ______

Answer 38

Use your resources to accomplish the most good.

Question 39

Receo vs

Answer 39

Rescue exposures confinement extinguishment overhaul ventilation salvage

Question 40

Wildland Start extinguishment at ____ then work toward _____

Answer 40

Most active flank then work toward the head.

Question 41

When water is available, then the entire perimeter of the fire should be overhauled. Crews should saturate a perimeter that extends at least ____ft beyond the burn areas.

Answer 41

50ft

Question 42

Guidelines for Wildland Interface residents Clear dead leaves/branches from around structure for ____ to ___ft.

Answer 42

30 to 50 ft.

Question 43

Guidelines for Wildland Interface residents Remove tree limbs within ____ ft of the ground.

Answer 43

15ft

Question 44

Guidelines for Wildland Interface residents Clear a ___ft area around LP tanks.

Answer 44

10 ft.

Question 45

Guidelines for Wildland Interface residents Firewood should be moved ___ft away from the house.

Answer 45

100ft

Question 46

(wildland) What and where are the safety zones for the firefighters and apparatus?

Answer 46

Leeward side of the structure (use it as a shield) The interior If along a ridge the side opposite and below the fire open spaces

Question 47

Generally speaking, a structure may not be defendable if it is_______________

Answer 47

Less than twice the flame length from the edge of the clear space.

Question 48

____ is the primary cause of wildland fires in the wildland urban interface. However, as population has increased in remote area, incidents caused by human carelessness and arson are on the rise.

Answer 48

Lightening

Question 49

What type of wildland fire produces the greatest amount of heat?

Answer 49

Forest fires

Question 50

Wildland fires are affected by _________

Answer 50

The rate of fire spread Fire intensity

Question 51

These types of fires tend to occur in or more closely to the wildland urban interface_______

Answer 51

Brush fires

Question 52

They are the fastest moving fire but they produce the least amount of heat (wildland) _________

Answer 52

Groundcover fire

Question 53

Firefighter safety in wildland fires is paramount. There are ____ firefighting orders that can positively impact firefighters safety at wildland fires.

Answer 53

10

Question 54

For the most part, _______efforts are not a major concern in wildland fires.

Answer 54

Search and Rescue Salvage is usually not a concern either.

Question 55

Wildland fires are most often started by _____

Answer 55

Lightning

Question 56

Fire spread is affected by________-

Answer 56

Fuel weather slope types of fuel burning weather conditions the slope or aspect

Question 57

What are the 3 basic types of wildland fires that can occur in the Interface area?

Answer 57

Forest Fire (heavy fuel) Brush fire (mid level vegetation) Ground cover fire (Low level vegetation) the level of vegetation determines the type of wildland fire.

Question 58

A fire that occurs in high level vegetation that rapidly spreads across treetops________

Answer 58

Crown Fire

Question 59

Trees that have fallen but are hung up in other trees, not fallen down to grade are called ____________

Answer 59

Snags

Question 60

These systems inject air and foam into the discharge side of the pump. Helps water penetrate combustible materials.

Answer 60

CAFS Compressed air foam system

Question 61

Attacking wildland fires __________is usually the safest.

Answer 61

from the burned side.

Question 62

Wildland fire extinguishment operations should begin by ______

Answer 62

working up the flanks from within the burned area then working toward the head.

Question 63

What is the fastest growing, moving part of a wildland fire?

Answer 63

The head

Question 64

Overhaul, often termed ____ by wildland firefighters is as important for wildland fires as it is structure fires

Answer 64

Mop up

Question 65

Approach should be made on a ____degree angle to the front or rear of the car, not straight on.

Answer 65

45 degree angle

Question 66

Saddle tanks range in size from ___ to ____ gallons each.

Answer 66

25 to 100

Question 67

One hazard that is unique to RV's is the presence of______

Answer 67

LPG tanks another hazard is anhydrous ammonia found in some refrigeration systems

Question 68

A vehicle that operates in much the same way as hybrids, but they have a third component that utilizes energy taken directly from the environment

Answer 68

Tribrid vehicle

Question 69

The term ____ was coined after people from urban and suburban areas began to move into wilderness areas to live and enjoy the peace and tranquility.

Answer 69

wildland urban interface.

Question 70

The air processing equipment (HVAC Highrise) | is generally found ________-

Answer 70

on the floors containing the mechanical equipment rooms

Question 71

____ are devices that prevent or allow air to enter the HVac system

Answer 71

Dampers

Question 72

____ stairs are located on opposite sides of a building with multiple wings. You can cross from one wing to another on each floor.

Answer 72

Transverse stairs

Question 73

Electric Vehicles include

Answer 73

Chevy Volt Nissan Leaf

Question 74

FDC color coding

Answer 74

Red standpipe Yellow sprinkler/standpipe green= Auto sprinkler Silver= Non auto sprinkler

Question 75

What classes of standpipe require an FDC so the FD can support or supply the system?

Answer 75

Class I and ClassIII

Question 76

Any system that has a flow pressure of ____psi or more should be tagged or marked to indicate higher pressures.

Answer 76

150 psi

Question 77

_____ valves are used for drainage and test valves.

Answer 77

Globe

Question 78

_____ are valves used for both system drainage and alarm silencing.

Answer 78

stopcock

Question 79

What sprinkler system activates the alarm and sounds a warning prior to activation of the heads?

Answer 79

Pre action

Question 80

Every sprinkler system must have a water supply that is ?

Answer 80

Reliable automatic adequate volume adequate pressure

Question 81

What sprinkler type has separate additional alarm detection equipment that activates.

Answer 81

Pre action

Question 82

The NFA was originally created in 1974 as a result of the

Answer 82

Federal Fire Prevention and Control act.

Question 83

This act was the outcome of the landmark document

Answer 83

America Burning: America burning: The report of the National Commission on fire prevention and control.