Chapter 11 Flashcards

1
Q

Tactical ventilation is all the following except ___.

A. Planned
B. Weather dependent
C. Systematic
D. Coordinated

A

B. (Page 493)

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What impact will an external application of a fog stream on exhaust openings have on internal crews?

A. There will be no impact.
B. Smoke, heat, and steam will be directed toward the internal crews.
C. The fire will decay more quickly.
D. It will cool the interior, making search and rescue easier.

A

B. (Page 507)

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3
Q

The following tools can be used to move air except:

A. Fans
B. Nozzles
C. FlowPath 7000
D. Wind

A

C. (Page 505)

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4
Q

During ventilation, which windows should be opened?

A. All of them.
B. Those identified by IC.
C. Those that are unlocked.
D. Those that are locked.

A

B. (Page 494)

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5
Q

What temperature is considered lethal to unprotected humans?

A. 135 degrees Fahrenheit
B. 162 degrees Fahrenheit
C. 250 degrees Fahrenheit
D. 300 degrees Fahrenheit

A

C. (Page 495)

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Q

While fighting a ventilation-limited fire, a firefighter may be stationed at a door to control ___.

A. Flow path
B. Foot traffic
C. Media
D. Investigators

A

A. (Page 494)

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7
Q

When a fire is ventilation limited, additional ventilation will cause:

A. Fire growth
B. Fire decay
C. There will be no effect
D. Reduced chances of survivors

A

A. (Page 498)

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8
Q

How quickly can a growing fire exceed PPE limits for temperature?

A. Never, PPE is fire-proof.
B. A few seconds.
C. A few minutes.
D. A few hours.

A

C. (Page 495)

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9
Q

In a compartment fire, ventilation without coordination will lead to ___.

A. Commendation
B. A fuel-limited fire
C. Flashover
D. Control of the fire

A

C. (Page 496)

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10
Q

Ventilation can make conditions more tenable in all the following except:

A. Reduced temperatures
B. Reduced oxygen concentrations
C. Increased visibility
D. Reduced concentration of toxic gases

A

B. (Page 498)

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