Chapter 3 Flashcards
As paid fire fighters became more common, what feature of modern fire stations was required to accommodate fire fighters who were there for extended hours?
- Gym
- Kitchen
- Dayroom
- Sleeping quarters
As paid fire fighters became more common, what feature of modern fire stations was required to accommodate fire fighters who were there for extended hours?
- Gym
- Kitchen
- Dayroom
- Sleeping quarters
Chapter 3, page 57, Evolution of Fire Protection
Extension ladders up to what height were brought to fires before the development of the aerial apparatus to allow access up to the fifth floor?
- 35 feet
- 75 feet
- 25 feet
- 45 feet
Extension ladders up to what height were brought to fires before the development of the aerial apparatus to allow access up to the fifth floor?
- 35 feet
- 75 feet
- 25 feet
- 45 feet
Chapter 3, page 65, Equipment
In 1679, which city established the first publicly funded, paid fire department in America?
- Boston
- New York
- Chicago
- Philadelphia
In 1679, which city established the first publicly funded, paid fire department in America?
- Boston
- New York
- Chicago
- Philadelphia
Chapter 3, page 55, Evolution of Fire Protection
In the development of the fire helmet, what was the purpose of the long brim in the back?
* To advertise the fire fighter’s years of service
* To impress the public
* To distinguish firefighting from other professions with helmets
* To keep hot embers and water off the fire fighter’s neck
In the development of the fire helmet, what was the purpose of the long brim in the back?
* To advertise the fire fighter’s years of service
* To impress the public
* To distinguish firefighting from other professions with helmets
* To keep hot embers and water off the fire fighter’s neck
Chapter 3, page 58, Evolution of Fire Protection
Lightning-caused wildland fires tend to be than fires started by humans.
* the same size
* larger
* slower
* smaller
Lightning-caused wildland fires tend to be than fires started by humans.
* the same size
* larger
* slower
* smaller
Chapter 3, page 62, History of Wildland Fire in America
New Amsterdam and Boston adopted that required fire to be extinguished or covered between the hours of 9 pm and 4:30 am.
- a curfew
- a fire watch
- a fire code
- quiet hours
New Amsterdam and Boston adopted that required fire to be extinguished or covered between the hours of 9 pm and 4:30 am.
- a curfew
- a fire watch
- a fire code
- quiet hours
Chapter 3, page 54, Evolution of Fire Protection
On average, how many fires were started annually by ground strikes from lightning storms in the United States from 2008 to 2012?
* 7000
* 5000
* 9000
* 11,000
On average, how many fires were started annually by ground strikes from lightning storms in the United States from 2008 to 2012?
* 7000
* 5000
* 9000
* 11,000
Chapter 3, page 62, History of Wildland Fire in America
Prior to breathing apparatus being invented, how did fire fighters protect themselves from inhaling toxic gases?
* Using large fans for ventilation
* Holding their breath and running outside and back in again
* Using self-contained breathing apparatus
* Wrapping wet rags around their faces
Prior to breathing apparatus being invented, how did fire fighters protect themselves from inhaling toxic gases?
* Using large fans for ventilation
* Holding their breath and running outside and back in again
* Using self-contained breathing apparatus
* Wrapping wet rags around their faces
Chapter 3, page 59, Evolution of Fire Protection
The chemical wagon, invented in the late 1800s, carried two tanks; the contents of these tanks were mixed to create carbon dioxide gas. One tank contained acid. What did the other tank contain?
* Foam and water
* Water
* Soda and water
* Salt and water
The chemical wagon, invented in the late 1800s, carried two tanks; the contents of these tanks were mixed to create carbon dioxide gas. One tank contained acid. What did the other tank contain?
* Foam and water
* Water
* Soda and water
* Salt and water
Chapter 3, page 65, Equipment
The fire that occurred in 1910 in the panhandle of Idaho and northwestern Montana and had great effect on national wildland fire suppression policy was called the:
* Peshtigo Fire.
* Big Montana Round Fire.
* Big Blowup.
* Yellowstone Fire.
The fire that occurred in 1910 in the panhandle of Idaho and northwestern Montana and had great effect on national wildland fire suppression policy was called the:
* Peshtigo Fire.
* Big Montana Round Fire.
* Big Blowup.
* Yellowstone Fire.
Chapter 3, page 60, History of Wildland Fire in America
The first hand pumpers discharged water through a large nozzle mounted on top called a:
* gooseneck.
* mooseneck.
* mystery.
* duckbill.
The first hand pumpers discharged water through a large nozzle mounted on top called a:
* gooseneck.
* mooseneck.
* mystery.
* duckbill.
Chapter 3, page 63, Equipment
The first hand pumpers had a permanently attached suction hose called a:
* horse tail.
* cow tail.
* squirrel tail.
* dog tail.
The first hand pumpers had a permanently attached suction hose called a:
* horse tail.
* cow tail.
* squirrel tail.
* dog tail.
Chapter 3, page 633, Equipment
The pike pole was developed to:
You Answered
* pull down ceilings.
* get into concealed spaces.
* forcible entry.
* pull down ceilings and get into concealed spaces.
The pike pole was developed to:
You Answered
* pull down ceilings.
* get into concealed spaces.
* forcible entry.
* pull down ceilings and get into concealed spaces.
Chapter 3, page 65, Equipment
The probability of risk is the chance that something undesirable might happen and the:
* complexity of chemicals and hazardous materials.
* probable outcome as rated on a scale of negative consequences.
* population of the area.
* speed of the incident.
The probability of risk is the chance that something undesirable might happen and the:
* complexity of chemicals and hazardous materials.
* probable outcome as rated on a scale of negative consequences.
* population of the area.
* speed of the incident.
Chapter 3, page 77, Purpose and Scope of Fire Agencies
The siphona had handles up to 15 feet long, known as and manned by volunteers, to operate the pump.
* brakes
* bumpers
* bars
* goosenecks
The siphona had handles up to 15 feet long, known as and manned by volunteers, to operate the pump.
* brakes
* bumpers
* bars
* goosenecks
Chapter 3, page 63, Equipment
