CHAPTER 17 - Fire Suppression

Question 1

Which of the following is used to cool the ceiling temperatures and darken the fire if conditions are unsafe for fire fighters to enter the fire compartment? Choices: interior attack, indirect attack, direct attack, or combination attack

Answer 1

indirect attack

Question 2

Which of the following is not a master stream appliance?

Choices: Deck gun, Portable ground monitor, Elevated stream, or Solid stream

Answer 2

Solid stream

Question 3

A _____ is made by using a smooth-bore nozzle to produce a penetrating stream of water.

Answer 3

solid stream

Question 4

A ____ is an offensive operation initiated by a brief exterior, indirect attack into the fire compartment to initiate cooling and to stop the progress of the fire.

Answer 4

transitional attack

Question 5

What should be done once the gas has been shut off to a building?

Answer 5

Attach a shut-off or lockout tag.

Question 6

Large handlines will flow at least ______ gpm (L/min).

Answer 6

250 (946)

Question 7

Which challenge do fire fighters frequently face when extinguishing a vehicle engine compartment fire?

Answer 7

Gaining access