Ch 1 General Principles Of FireFighting

Question 1

After what year did a bulk of firefighter safety research
begin? Pg 6

Answer 1

1998

Question 2

What has led to a new approach in building ventilation?
p. 4

Answer 2

Increased building insulation

Question 3

What is the last priority in the sequence of actions taken
at the fire scene?
p. 13

Answer 3

Getting in and putting out the fire

Question 4

Who is generally considered to be in the greatest danger
at a fire and should be removed first?
p. 10

Answer 4

Those in the immediate vicinity of the fire

Question 5

What is almost always the first step taken regardless the
type of incident?
p. 12

Answer 5

Size-up

Question 6

Which is considered an action of opportunity within the
ISFSI’s model for fire attack?
p. 13

Answer 6

Rescue victims

Question 7

What was found by UL and NIST studies to help maintain a
survivable atmosphere well into the fire?

Answer 7

Closed door

Question 8

What takes precedence per the most basic principle of
firefighting?
p. 7

Answer 8

Human life

Question 9

What is often the best way to reduce the life hazard
during a fire incident?
p. 11

Answer 9

Put out the fire

Question 10

After what amount of time without oxygen will a victim
most likely suffer brain damage?
p. 8

Answer 10

4 minutes

Question 11

What was being studied by NIST and the Chicago Fire
Department in 2006?
p. 6

Answer 11

Positive pressure ventilation in high-rise building fires

Question 12

What is the minimum number of personnel required to remove
an adult victim via portable ladder?
p. 8

Answer 12

Two

Question 13

What does SLICE RS stand for? Pg 13

Answer 13

Size up
Locate the fire
Identify and control the flow path
Cool the fire from the safest location
Extinguish the fire

Rescue
Salvage