Chapter I

Question 1

Flow pressure is less than ____ static pressure due to the friction loss in the hose or carrier

Answer 1

• static pressure

Question 2

Flow pressure is the amount the ____ drops after the attack line is flowing

Answer 2

• intake gauge

Question 3

A hose line is simply a long cylinder. The difference between a water tank and hose is the _____

Answer 3

• unit of measure

Question 4

Which laws state that as a substance passes between solid and liquid states, it will absorb and release heat

Answer 4

• The law of the latent heat of fusion

Question 5

While water is mostly used for its cooling abilities, it can also extinguish fires by_____.

Answer 5

• smothering or diluting

Question 6

When 1 pound of water turns to ice it releases ________.

Answer 6

• 143.4 btu’s

Question 7

The downward pressure of a liquid in an open container is proportional to its___________.

Answer 7

• density

Question 8

While using an indirect attack, steam expansion removes what side of the fire tetrahedron as well as cooling the entire area

Answer 8

• Air

Question 9

____ the amount of energy or weight applied at a given point

Answer 9

• Force

Question 10

An important note to remember is that nearly _____ times more heat energy is absorbed converting water to steam compared to what is required to raise the temperature from 60°F to 212°F

Answer 10

• 6

Question 11

The downward pressure of a liquid on the bottom of an open container is_________ of the shape or size of the container

Answer 11

• independent

Question 12

One cubic foot of water is equal to ______ gallons

Answer 12

• 7.48

Question 13

_____ is the pressure of the water after opening the nozzle and water is flowing

Answer 13

• Flow Pressure