2008 FFS Flashcards
Unnecessary steering of the tillerman
Over tillering
Apparatus daily equipment inventory
AL -6B
Rescue systems inventory
Form 248
When following a vehicle, dim high beams within
300 ft
Frequent cause of accidents involving trucks and buses
Following to close
Max presure when setting column brake
30 lbs
Max automatic transmission temperature
300
Accident reporting form 76V54A sent to
Safety officer
Dry chemical extinguisher are turned upside down and shaken
Weekly
Co2 extinguisher is weighed how often
Every 6 months
Dry chemical extinguisher on a fire engine is a
20A120BC
Collapse of a roof or floors with intact walls is a
“V” Shaped collapse
When ventilating Horizontally you will ventilate
Windward to leeward
When smoke banks down inside a structure and spreads laterally
Mushrooming
The engine that pumps foam during a relay pumping operation is
Furthest from the water source
Hot spotting is termed
Stopping of hot, burning points along a fire edge
PPE’s for an electrical incident include
Full Turnouts, hood, goggles, B/A, Gloves
What are the classes of sprinkler heads from highest temperature rating to least
Ultra High, Very High, Extra High, High, Intermediate, Ordinary
Extra High sprinkler is rated at
325-375, Red
In the 10 wild land safety orders, which is not an order
Establishing an anchor point
A minimum wild land safety briefing includes
LCES, Watch out Situations, and Fire Orders
An Annual review of wild land attack plans is performed in
March
On a high-rise incident the base is located
200 feet from the structure
While performing a jurisdictional survey after an earthquake the timeframe is
30 minutes (site survey is completed in 15 minutes)
During a hazmat incident to the minimum take on requirements are
60 seconds with a 1 1/2 Fog Nozzle
A Brendan distributor is operated at
50 psi (400 GPM)
Nylon webbing is rated at what breaking strength
4000 pounds
In a wildfire
A Cold trail is put in around the entire Fire line
Phone portion during overhaul is
.2 to .4 %
During a News for the event a code ___ is called
N
Critical incident stress debriefing initial action should be within
12-24 Hours
Who is responsible to provide a healthy workplace environment
All employees
Above ground hazardous material storage tanks are inspected by
Petro Chemical Unit
Naming of an incident is performed during the
Follow up report
Probationary firefighters shall have ___ hours of driving instruction
20
While performing lateral pipe operations you do not mix with
Interior attack
A reserve apparatus is inventory during the month of
September
Maximum Flame length able to perform direct attack with hand tools
4 feet or less
A limited camp foreman can only operate on a hotline if
Only under direct supervision of a certified camp crew supervisor or superintendent
The three reports are
Size up, follow-up, and status
To report hazardous situation or unable to complete mission you must use which
Emergency traffic or operational retreat
100 foot section of hose may be cut down to a minimum of
70 ft
Who shall coordinate motion picture TV and special-effects permits
Public safety and film unit
For a light hazard occupancy, 6000 sq ft, what extinguishers and placement distances are necessary .
1 2A extinguisher every 75 feet
Release of fire department policies, regulations, or procedures are done by whom
Fire chief or chief Deputy
Placement of fuses on rail tracks to warn trains is done
Minimum 2000 yards/2 miles
On an apparatus brake system, what comes on between 55 and 75 PSI
Low air warning
Responding code “R” and you approach a stoplight
Reduce speed, keep food on brake, and stop if necessary
Occupant support – when should you a escort a homeowner (walk-through) after a structure fire
With the approval of the ic and cause investigator
Regarding slope aspects:
West aspects take longer to cool down
What is the moisture content dead fuel?
2–30%
During a wildland fire, hose must encircle the entire fire on a
300 foot diameter
Electrical emergency – for a vehicle accident into a power pole, vehicle on fire, how would you extinguish?
Using a 1 3/4 line with foam
Standpipes shall be inspected and tested at least
Every five years
Let apparatus sit for at least ___ prior to checking oil
30 minutes
The county facilities/high-rise will submit the annual state fire marshal report on ____ of each year. Regional fire inspectors shall submit reports to the county facilities/high-rise unit no later than ___ of each year
November 1, October 15
