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Chapter 3 Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following locations would it not be suitable to use the indirect attack

A

Church during mass time

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2
Q

Which form of attack should be used when dealing with a fire in the incipient phase

A

Direct

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3
Q

What size hose is generally sufficient for most apartments and homes

A

50 foot

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4
Q

Which of the following is prerequisite of using the indirect attack

A

Limited ventilation

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5
Q

What should be used if flames are hampering the advancement of the hoseline

A

More water

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6
Q

What should be used if heat is stopping the advancement of the hoseline

A

More ventilation

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7
Q

Which part of the room is hit with the water stream second when performing the combination attack

A

Floor

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8
Q

What is generally the highest priority when performing a defensive operation

A

Exposure protection

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9
Q

What sweeping pattern should be used the performing a knock down action in an advanced multi room fire

A

Z

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10
Q

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

A

10 minutes

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11
Q

Which of the following is considered an advantage of performing the combination attack

A

Avoid the rollover effect

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12
Q

What is a dangerous addition that is put in place over a leaking rooftop

A

rain roof

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13
Q

What is the only ingredient missing during the smoldering stage of a fire to cause ignition of the gases

A

oxygen

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14
Q

What should be done when there is an undue threat to firefighters lives present from a BLEVE

A

Take no action

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15
Q

During which phase is the fire still contained to its original area

A

Incipient

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16
Q

Who should be assigned to laying the first hose line into operation when the number of personnel is not sufficient

A

All personnel

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17
Q

Which type of fog pattern should be used when performing the indirect attack

A

30 degree

18
Q

Which stage of fire involves the fire passing flashover

A

Free burning

19
Q

How should homeliness be flake out

A

Dry

20
Q

What manner should the hose line be advanced during the free burning stage of fire operations

A

In the duckwalk

21
Q

What should be done when the roof top cannot be ventilated but there is still the possibility of a backdraft explosion

A

Vent a window with personnel out of hazard zones

22
Q

When should the application of water in the indirect attack occurs in relation to the ventilation effort

A

After ventilation

23
Q

When an interior attack is not possible, where can fire travel giving it an advantage over suppression forces

A

Void spaces

24
Q

How long after operations begin and are not successful should the firefighter tactic be changed

A

20 minutes

25
Q

What is the primary objective of the engine company and hose line usage

A

Put enough water on the fire to extinguish it

26
Q

Which of the following situations should lead the firefighter to suspect the possibility of a backdraft

A

Heavy smoke pulsating from every opening

27
Q

What size hoseline should be used to backup a 2 3/4 inch hoseline

A

3 inch

28
Q

What should drive the decision to move out of the offensive operation mode

A

Are there any more savable people inside

29
Q

Where should the stream be directed when injecting it into an area with high heat conditions

A

At the ceiling

30
Q

Which of the following is an advantage of using the indirect attack

A

It can be used in occupied buildings

31
Q

How long is the ceiling attack performed when conducting a combination attack on a fore in the free burning stage

A

5 to 10 seconds

32
Q

Which type of operation is initiated based on the assumption that there are sufficient resources to perform the needed tasks

A

Offensive

33
Q

How should an exposure be protected with water

A

Put water on the exposure

34
Q

Which of the following is the least attractive option when dealing with radiant heat and exposure protection

A

Landlines from the flank position

35
Q

Which stage of fire do most companies arrive during

A

Free burning

36
Q

What is good rule of thumb on when to open up a hoseline

A

When you see flames

37
Q

What can dilute the effect of the stream when using the indirect attack

A

Ventilation

38
Q

Which type of fog pattern should be injected into a commercial building where a backdraft explosion is likely to occur

A

30 degree

39
Q

Which of the following is a common error when performing a combination attack

A

Leaving the ceiling stream in place too long

40
Q

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the firefighter during an offensive attack

A

Should always be moving forward.

Norman (8 decks)

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