Chapter 1 Flashcards
Hakensack, New Jersey ford dealership fire was when?
July 1, 1988
How many FF’s died in the Hackensack fire?
5 firefighters
NFPA performed a ___ day on site investigation of the Hackensack fire.
3 day
Ben Franklin organized the fires fire company in ___ and ___ year.
Philadelphia, PA in 1736
A ___ is the broad, general statement or thought of what needs to be accomplished and are designed to meet the incident priorities.
Strategy
___ are more specific functions designed to meet the strategic goals.
Tactics
The method used to meet the tactic is called the ___.
Tactical method
___ is a large extensive fire.
Conflagration
Regardless of resources, ___ and ___ on the fire ground do not change.
Strategic goals and objectives
___ and ___ used to meet the goals and objectives change drastically.
Tactics and tactical methods
OSHA ___ mandates SCBA in IDLH environments and PASS devices are required(they sound when motionless for ___ to ___ seconds).
1910.134
20 to 30 seconds
Todays FF is equipped with the latest fire-resistive materials such as ___(outer) and ___(inner).
Nomex (outer)
Kevlar (inner)
The NFA, in ___, has been a catalyst for advanced formal training and research in the fire service.
Emmitsburg, Maryland
NFA is funded by the ___ and is part of the ___, which is a component of FEMA under the Dept. of Homeland Security.
U.S. Government
U.S. fire administration (USFA)
In ___, President George W. Bush established the Office of Homeland Security.
2001
In ___, the Office of Homeland Security created the Department of Homeland Security.
2002
DHS was created under the National Strategy for Homeland Security and the Homeland Security Act of ___; to protect the country from international and domestic threats.
2002
NFA was originally created in ___ as a result of the Federal Fire Prevention act of 1974.
1974
The goal of ___ is to ensure a high standard of core curriculum in associates and baccalaureate programs.
FESHE
To apply the right tactics for rescue and extinguishment, the IC and FF must first be aware of the type of ___ in the building.
Sprinkler system
___ are another major improvement in multistory and large area buildings. They can reduce FF fatigue by reducing the amount of hose a FF must carry and the amount of time needed to lay the hose.
Standpipes
___ have created major changes in tactics and provided for increased life safety.
Exit requirements
___ investigates every FF death in the U.S.
NIOSH
The ___ has printed a FF death autopsy protocol for medical examiners to use.
NFA
The ___ protocol describes the procedure for securing personal protective clothing.
NFA
Even with all the tactical changes from FF and civilian deaths, there are approx ___ line of duty FF deaths each year.
100
Of the 100 deaths, about ___ are due to stress.
Half
Actual fire service deaths are detailed annually by various agencies such as the ___, ___, and ___.
IAFF
NFPA
USFA
FF deaths have led to ___, ___, ___, and ___ programs.
RIT
Personnel accountability
2 in 2 out ruling
Physical Fitness
Civilian deaths have influenced changes in the fire service, mostly in the form of codes or increased enforcement of existing codes. One of the best examples of this is the ___ fire.
Cocoanut Grove fire
The ___ Cocoanut Grove fire in Boston, MA killed ___ people.
1942
492
Three reasons for number of deaths at the Cocoanut Grove fire.
Flammable Decorations
Inadequate exits
Overcrowding
Modern building materials burn __ as hot(___%) as older homes made and furnished predominately of wood and natural fibers(legacy materials).
twice as hot
200%
General rule, FF’s should not fight interior fires for more time than it takes to expend ___ - ___ without rehab.
2 - 30 minutes SCBA cylinders
Philadelphia FD test of ___ members, the average time of work from a 30 minute cylinder was ___.
750 members
12 minutes and 50 seconds
Lightweight trusses are held together with gusset plates with ___ inch spikes.
1/4”
Lightweight trusses are set on bearing walls ___ to ___ inches apart.
16 to 24 inches
NFPA; a non profit established in ___ with a goal of reducing fire and other hazards on a global scale.
1896
NIOSH began to investigate FF line of duty deaths in ___.
1997
___ ruling and standards can impact the fire service immediately.
OSHA.
