Chapter 3 Flashcards
Which of the following locations would it not be suitable to use the indirect attack
Church during mass time
Which form of attack should be used when dealing with a fire in the incipient phase
Direct
What size hose is generally sufficient for most apartments and homes
50 foot
Which of the following is prerequisite of using the indirect attack
Limited ventilation
What should be used if flames are hampering the advancement of the hoseline
More water
What should be used if heat is stopping the advancement of the hoseline
More ventilation
Which part of the room is hit with the water stream second when performing the combination attack
Floor
What is generally the highest priority when performing a defensive operation
Exposure protection
What sweeping pattern should be used the performing a knock down action in an advanced multi room fire
Z
How long after hoseline operations with a fire that has not darkened down in a house fire should it be felt that something is drastically wrong
10 minutes
Which of the following is considered an advantage of performing the combination attack
Avoid the rollover effect
What is a dangerous addition that is put in place over a leaking rooftop
rain roof
What is the only ingredient missing during the smoldering stage of a fire to cause ignition of the gases
oxygen
What should be done when there is an undue threat to firefighters lives present from a BLEVE
Take no action
During which phase is the fire still contained to its original area
Incipient
Who should be assigned to laying the first hose line into operation when the number of personnel is not sufficient
All personnel
Which type of fog pattern should be used when performing the indirect attack
30 degree
Which stage of fire involves the fire passing flashover
Free burning
How should homeliness be flake out
Dry
What manner should the hose line be advanced during the free burning stage of fire operations
In the duckwalk
What should be done when the roof top cannot be ventilated but there is still the possibility of a backdraft explosion
Vent a window with personnel out of hazard zones
When should the application of water in the indirect attack occurs in relation to the ventilation effort
After ventilation
When an interior attack is not possible, where can fire travel giving it an advantage over suppression forces
Void spaces
How long after operations begin and are not successful should the firefighter tactic be changed
20 minutes
What is the primary objective of the engine company and hose line usage
Put enough water on the fire to extinguish it
Which of the following situations should lead the firefighter to suspect the possibility of a backdraft
Heavy smoke pulsating from every opening
What size hoseline should be used to backup a 2 3/4 inch hoseline
3 inch
What should drive the decision to move out of the offensive operation mode
Are there any more savable people inside
Where should the stream be directed when injecting it into an area with high heat conditions
At the ceiling
Which of the following is an advantage of using the indirect attack
It can be used in occupied buildings
How long is the ceiling attack performed when conducting a combination attack on a fore in the free burning stage
5 to 10 seconds
Which type of operation is initiated based on the assumption that there are sufficient resources to perform the needed tasks
Offensive
How should an exposure be protected with water
Put water on the exposure
Which of the following is the least attractive option when dealing with radiant heat and exposure protection
Landlines from the flank position
Which stage of fire do most companies arrive during
Free burning
What is good rule of thumb on when to open up a hoseline
When you see flames
What can dilute the effect of the stream when using the indirect attack
Ventilation
Which type of fog pattern should be injected into a commercial building where a backdraft explosion is likely to occur
30 degree
Which of the following is a common error when performing a combination attack
Leaving the ceiling stream in place too long
Which of the following is an accurate statement about the firefighter during an offensive attack
Should always be moving forward.
