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Tactics New 4 Flashcards

1
Q

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.

A

Platform frame

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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.

A

Balloon frame.

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Q

The post and beam is sometimes called?

A

Plank and Beam

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

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4
Q

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

A

mobile home

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5
Q

The HVAC system is broke down into three components

A

The processing equipment

The supply system

The return system

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6
Q

Who regulate the construction of manufactured homes?

A

The federal government

Since 1976 they must comply with HUD

Post 1976 homes must bear a label certifying compliance

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7
Q

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

A

50 psi

relief valve should be set a 15 psi above that

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Q

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

A

50%

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9
Q

In the newer highrise buildings, window are

A

fixed and inoperable

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

A

central core construction

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11
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Buildings are commonly described according to ______

A

when they were built

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12
Q

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

A

utilizing building systems and resources

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13
Q

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

A

polar-water miscible flammable liquid

heavy than air

use alcohol resistant foam

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14
Q

E-85 fuel is _____

A

15% gasoline

85% ethanol

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15
Q

(HVAC)

Once the fire floor has been verified______

A

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

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16
Q

There are two components of firefighter service:____

A

Gaining control in recalling elevators

and

using elevators safely

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17
Q

Once firefighters have boarded an elevator they should______

A

clear the floor selector panel by hitting the call cancel button

hit the next available floor

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18
Q

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.

A

20 minutes or more

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19
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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

A

Stack effect

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20
Q

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

A

stratification

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21
Q

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

A

Components

cargo

fuel

vehicle components

hazardous cargo

alternate fuel

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22
Q

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

A

Driveshafts

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23
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____ which emit deadly phosgene gas when burning.

A

Air conditioning systems

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24
Q

_____ which may decompress and eject with explosive force.

A

Bumpers with built in shock absorbers

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25
Q

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

A

magnesium

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26
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Catalytic converters, which can reach temperatures exceeding ____ when functioning improperly.

A

1500 F

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27
Q

Most manufactures utilize ____ wires to indicate air bag systems.

A

Bright Yellow

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28
Q

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

A

Bright orange components

Orange wires = high voltage

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29
Q

(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_______

A

under the vehicles floorboards

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30
Q

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

A

providing for the greatest good

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31
Q

The DOT classifies hazmat into _____ classes what are they?

A 
Explosive                                   
Gases
Flammable liquids
Flammable solids
Oxidizers
Poisons
radioactive
corrosive
miscellaneous
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32
Q

How many sub classes does explosives have?

A

6

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33
Q

Calcium carbide is what hazmat class?

A

Flammable solid

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34
Q

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

A

the amount of radiation released

35
Q

Class 8 Corrosive materials are either ________ or ________

A

Acids

or

Bases

36
Q

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

A

Low risk

Calculated risk

Unacceptable risk

37
Q

The low risk category is based on what 4 assumptions?

A

Hazards are known

PPE is available

Responders are trained

Probability of successful outcome

38
Q

The key in fighting interface fires is to ______

A

Use your resources to accomplish the most good.

39
Q

Receo vs

A

Rescue

exposures

confinement

extinguishment

overhaul

ventilation

salvage

40
Q

Wildland

Start extinguishment at ____ then work toward _____

A

Most active flank

then

work toward the head.

41
Q

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.

A

50ft

42
Q

Guidelines for Wildland Interface residents

Clear dead leaves/branches from around structure for ____ to ___ft.

A

30 to 50 ft.

43
Q

Guidelines for Wildland Interface residents

Remove tree limbs within ____ ft of the ground.

A

15ft

44
Q

Guidelines for Wildland Interface residents

Clear a ___ft area around LP tanks.

A

10 ft.

45
Q

Guidelines for Wildland Interface residents

Firewood should be moved ___ft away from the house.

A

100ft

46
Q

(wildland)

What and where are the safety zones for the firefighters and apparatus?

A

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

47
Q

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

A

Less than twice the flame length

from the edge

of the clear space.

48
Q

____ 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.

A

Lightening

49
Q

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

A

Forest fires

50
Q

Wildland fires are affected by _________

A

The rate of fire spread

Fire intensity

51
Q

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

A

Brush fires

52
Q

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

A

Groundcover fire

53
Q

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

A

10

54
Q

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

A

Search and Rescue

Salvage is usually not a concern either.

55
Q

Wildland fires are most often started by _____

A

Lightning

56
Q

Fire spread is affected by________-

A

Fuel

weather

slope

types of fuel burning

weather conditions

the slope or aspect

57
Q

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

A

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.

58
Q

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

A

Crown Fire

59
Q

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

A

Snags

60
Q

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

A

CAFS

Compressed air foam system

61
Q

Attacking wildland fires __________is usually the safest.

A

from the burned side.

62
Q

Wildland fire extinguishment operations should begin by ______

A

working up the flanks from within the burned area

then working toward the head.

63
Q

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

A

The head

64
Q

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

A

Mop up

65
Q

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

A

45 degree angle

66
Q

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

A

25 to 100

67
Q

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

A

LPG tanks

another hazard is anhydrous ammonia found in some refrigeration systems

68
Q

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

A

Tribrid vehicle

69
Q

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.

A

wildland urban interface.

70
Q

The air processing equipment (HVAC Highrise)

is generally found ________-

A

on the floors containing the mechanical equipment rooms

71
Q

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

A

Dampers

72
Q

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

A

Transverse stairs

73
Q

Electric Vehicles include

A

Chevy Volt

Nissan Leaf

74
Q

FDC color coding

A

Red standpipe

Yellow sprinkler/standpipe

green= Auto sprinkler

Silver= Non auto sprinkler

75
Q

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

A

Class I

and

ClassIII

76
Q

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

A

150 psi

77
Q

_____ valves are used for drainage and test valves.

A

Globe

78
Q

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

A

stopcock

79
Q

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

A

Pre action

80
Q

Every sprinkler system must have a water supply that is ?

A

Reliable

automatic

adequate volume

adequate pressure

81
Q

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

A

Pre action

82
Q

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

A

Federal Fire Prevention and Control act.

83
Q

This act was the outcome of the landmark document

A

America Burning:

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

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