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CHAPTER 17 - FIRE CONTROL Flashcards

1
Q

Attack method that involves the discharge of water or a foam stream directly onto the burning fuel.

A

Direct attack (structural)

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Form of attack that involves directing fire streams toward the ceiling of a compartment in order to generate a large amount of steam in order to cool the compartment.

A

Indirect attack (structural)

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3
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Extinguishing a fire by using both a direct and indirect attack. This method combines the steam generating technique of a ceiling level attack with an attack on the burning materials near floor level.

A

Combination attack.

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4
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A fire that is located in a remote part of the structure or hidden from view by objects in the compartment.

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Shielded fire.

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5
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Structure or separate part of the fire ground to which a fire could spread.

A

Exposures.

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Covering any object in the immediate vicinity of the fire with water or foam.

A

Exposure protection.

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7
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Any voltage that exceeds 600 V.

A

High-voltage.

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8
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Any voltage that is less than 600 V and safe enough for domestic use, typically 120 V or less.

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Low-voltage.

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Any of several petroleum products, such as propane or butane, stored under pressure as a liquid.

A

Liquefied petroleum gas.

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10
Q

Toxic compounds found in some older oil filled electric Transformers.

A

Polychlorinated biphenyl.

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11
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Physical configuration of the land or terrain.

A

Topography.

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12
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A friction match with a large head capable of burning in the wind.

A

Fusee

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13
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Operation where action is taken directly on burning fuels by applying and extinguishing agent to the edge of the fire or close to it.

A

Direct attack (ground cover)

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14
Q

A method of controlling a groundcover fire in which the control line is constructed or located some distance from the edge of the main fire, and the fuel between the two points was burned.

A

Indirect attack (ground cover)

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15
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An offense of attack is selected when there is no threat to occupant life. True or false?

A

True

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16
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Hoseline selection is critical for efficiency and safety. True or false?

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True.

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17
Q

When opening the door to an interior fire, wait 5–10 seconds to observe any reactions before entering the structure. True or false?

A

False apply water to the gas layer and then wait.

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18
Q

An indirect attack is a way of reducing heat release from the hot gas layer. True or false?

A

True.

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19
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A risk/benefit analysis of a commercial basement fire is performed the same way as a residential basement fire. True or false?

A

True.

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20
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In a residential structure, individual circuit breakers should be used to cut all power off. True or false?

A

False – shut off the main breaker to cut off all power.

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21
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Liquefied petroleum gas is explosive in concentrations between 5% and 10%. True or false?

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False – between 1.5 and 10%

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22
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Restoration of water utilities is the responsibility of the fire department. True or false?

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False – it is the responsibility of the water department or the owner.

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23
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A master stream device should be supplied with at least 2 1/2 inch hose lines. True or false?

A

True.

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24
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For maximum safety, only utility personnel should cut electrical power lines. True or false?

A

True.

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25
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Water is extremely effective on class D fires. True or false?

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False – it can result in violence decomposition of that water and subsequent release of flammable hydrogen gas.

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26
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Vehicle fires require full PPE including SCBA. True or false?

A

True.

27
Q

In the engine compartment fires, the fire must be controlled before the hood can be opened. True or false?

A

True.

28
Q

Trash container fires require only standard firefighting gear. True or false?

A

False – full PPE and SCBA is required.

29
Q

Standard structural turnout clothing may be used in firefighting groundcover fires. True or false?

A

False – wildland fire protective covering is required.

30
Q

Which type of control valve has yoke on the outside with threaded stem that opens and closes gates inside valve housing?

A

Outside stem and yoke.

31
Q

What type of control valve has a hollow metal post that houses valve stem?

A

Post-indicator valve.

32
Q

Which type of control valve extends horizontally through the wall with Target and valve operating not on outside of building?

A

Wall post indicator valve.

33
Q

Which control valve uses circular disk inside the flat plate on top of valve housing?

A

Post-indicator valve assembly.

34
Q

Which part of the ground fire is the area from where the fire started?

A

Origin

35
Q

Part of groundcover that spreads most rapidly?

A

Head

36
Q

Which part of the groundcover fire is long and narrow strips of fire extending from the main fire?

A

Finger.

37
Q

What is the outer boundary, or distance around the outside edge, of burning or burned area on a groundcover fire?

A

Perimeter.

38
Q

What part of the groundcover fire is opposite to the head.

A

Heel.

39
Q

What part of the groundcover fire are the sides, roughly parallel to main direction of fire spread?

A

Flanks.

40
Q

What part of the groundcover fire is caused by flying sparks or embers landing outside main fire?

A

Spot fire.

41
Q

What part of a ground cover fire is patches of unburned fuel inside the fire perimeter?

A

Islands

42
Q

What part of a groundcover fire is the area of unburned fuel’s next to involved area?

A

Green.

43
Q

Opposite of green.

A

Black.

44
Q

Which strategic transition is necessary when the situation rapidly changes?

A

Offense to defensive.

45
Q

What determines the nozzle type selected?

A

Water pressure

46
Q

What is a pre-entry consideration critical to firefighter safety and effectiveness?

A

Identifying potential emergency escape routes.

47
Q

What steps should be taken when making an interior attack on a structure fire?

A

Check door for heat before opening

48
Q

Which type of fire attack is water applied directly onto burning fuels until the fire is extinguished?

A

Direct attack

49
Q

In structures equipped with standpipe systems, the_______will determine the method of fire attack.

A

Location of the standpipe

50
Q

What is an example of exterior exposure protection?

A

Removal of endangered persons

51
Q

Which alternative source of power can be controlled by simply shutting them off?

A

Fuel powered generators

52
Q

Which gas is lighter than air and raises and defuses in the open?

A

Natural gas

53
Q

Once in place, a master stream device can be operated by how many fire fighters?

A

One

54
Q

Which guideline should be used at rescues in commercial high voltage installations?

A

Entrants should search with the back of the hand

55
Q

What is a guideline for electrical emergency?

A

Do not use solid or straight streams on fires in energized electrical equipment

56
Q

A vehicle incident, which guidelines should be followed for protecting the scene from vehicular traffic?

A

Department of transportation

57
Q

Vehicle fire attacks, deploy and attack hoseline that will provide a minimum_____GPM flow rate.

A

95 gallons per minute

58
Q

At an incident involving alternative fuels, Park the apparatus a minimum of_____feet from the incident.

A

100 feet

59
Q

What is a goal at a fire involving stacked and piled materials?

A

Confine fire to pile or building of origin

60
Q

Which type of groundcover fire moves through treetops of heavily forested areas?

A

Crown fire

61
Q

Which groundcover fuels include needles, duff, and twigs?

A

Surface fuels

62
Q

Which whether aspect has the most significant effect on dead fuels that only gain moisture from the surrounding air?

A

Relative humidity

63
Q

Which method used to attack groundcover fires is used at varying distances from the advancing fire?

A

Indirect.

64
Q

Hose of 3/4 inch to 2 inch in diameter; Used for firefighting purposes.

A

Small diameter hose.

FRFC (6 decks)

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