ARSON CHAPTER 3 Flashcards
type of flexible tube used by firefighters to carry water under pressure from the source of supply to s point where it is discharge to extinguish fire
Fire hose
piece of firefighting equipment used to direct and control stream of water.
Nozzle
the characteristics of the stream of water or fire stream are determined mainly by________
Nozzle
it protects hose from injuries from vehicles crossing hose lines.
Fire hose Rams and Ridges
Firefighters at the nozzle receive sudden jerks each time a wheel cute off the water momentarily
Fire Hose Rams and Ridges
It is to tighten or loosen hose couplings but this versatile tool can be used to close utility cocks, pry , and hammer
Hose Spanner Wrench
It is used to seal small cuts or breaks which may occur in fire hose or to connect damage couplings of the same size
Hose Jacket
It is a tool to shut off the water in hose lines when other control valves are not applicable
Hose Clamp
It is used to replace a burst section of hose,to extend lines, or to hold water back for line advancement without shutting off the source of supply
Hose clamp
thread outside
male coupling
thread inside
female coupling
It is a device over which rope or hose may be pulled to hoist or lower equipment when firefighters are operating in buildings above the ground level
Hose Hoist
This device reduces the possibility of cuttig the hose on the sharp edge of the wall,comice,or roof while its being raised or lowered
Hose Hoist
a critique of the fire operation conducted
Post fire analysis
it is the process of searching for hidden fire extension on a fire scene.
Overhaulling
It is an activity to protect properties of value from preventable damages due to sources other than the fire
Salvage
to put out the main body of fire
Extinguishment
any vehicle used in firefighting and used to carry equipment or people to a fire or emergency.
Fire trucks
also known as pumper truck and the most common
Fire Engines
it has large pump that takes water from a small fire hydrant or other source.
Fire engines
engines used for fighting grass or bush fire carry a tank of water and such tools as shovels and rakes
Fire engines
Small diameter hose
Booster line
Equipped with portable ladders of various types and sizes
Ladder trucks
These also carry forcible entry tools which firefighters use togsin entry into a building and to ventilate it to let out smoke
Ladder trucks
It has metal extension ladder mounted on a turntable
Aerial ladder truck
Aerial ladder can be raised as high as?
100 Feet (30meters) or about 8 stories
It has a cage-like platform that can hold several people
Elevating Platform Trucks
The platform is attached to a lifting device that is mounted on a turntable
Elevating platform truck
The lifting device consist of either a hinged boom (long metal arm) or an extendable boom made of several sections that fit inside each other
Elevating platform truck
This are enclosed vehicles equipped with many of the same kinds of forcible entry tools that ladder truck carry
Rescue truck
it is used for cutting through metal
Oxyacetylene torches
for lifting heavy objects
Hydraulic jacks
it may also carry a hydraulic tools.
Rescue trucks
it is often use to free people trapped in automobiles and other vehicles
Jaws of life
It carries small hand tools, such as crowbars and saws, and tapes and harnesses for rescuing people from water or high places
Rescue truck
It includes airport crash trucks and hazardous material trucks
Special fire trucks
Are engines that spray foam or dry chemicals on burning aircraft.
Airport crash trucks
Firefighters require special clothing for protection against many aircrafts fires, such as those that involve jet fuel,gasoline or certain metals
Protective clothing
