Engin Ops 2013 Flashcards by Wil Turk

What is the space between both handrails in a stairwell and allows engine companies to achieve the maximum length of the hose?

Well hole
Rail hole
Rail space
Well space

Well-hole
Pg 3

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The naturalist decision making method is an intuitive reaction to a problem, it is also know as what?
Classical Decision Making
Recognition Primed Decision Making
Historic Decision Making
Automatic Primed Decision Making

Recognition Primed Decision making
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A _____ is when additional Oxygen is introduced into a smoldering fire as heated gases enter their flammable range and ignit with an explosive force

Flashover
Rollover
Stratification
Backdraft

Backdraft
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When performing hydraulic ventilation, what percentage of the opening should you flow water? a. 50
b. 60
c. 80
d. 100

80
Pg 15

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What is the “C” in the acronym RECEO VS?

Confinement
Containment
Communication
Control

Confinement
Pg 21

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Who is responsible for locating a fire inside of a building?
A. Rescue company officer
B. 2nd due Engine company officer
C. 1st arriving Truck company officer
D. Initial Engine company officer

Initial Engine company officer
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When smoke is encountered from floor to ceiling, this typically an indicator of a _____ fire?
A. Basement
B. Attic
C. Kitchen
D. Deck

A. Basement
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According to the NFPA, what is the human body’s threshold for heat?
A. 200 F
B. 205 F
C. 210 F
D. 212 F

212 F
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A cue that can assist with estimating a hoseline stretch is with parking spaces. In garden apartment and strip shopping centers, what is the approximate length that parking lots are spaced apart?
A. 10 feet
B. 12 ft
C. 15 ft
D. 20 ft

10 feet
Pg 53

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What is the “A” in the mnemonic “ADULTS” stand for?
A. Advanced hoseline
B. Advanced fire conditions
C. Advanced stretch
D. Advanced hazards

Advanced fire conditions
Pg 53

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What are the two distinct methods to describe the human decision making process?
A. Linear and Classical
B. Linear and Naturalistic
C. Naturalistic and Classical
D. Classical and Logical

Naturalistic and Classical
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What are the three categories fire service training fall into?
A. Recertification, Continuing Education, Self Study
B. Continuing Education, Self Study, Company Training
C. Self Study, Company Training, Live Fire Training
D. Self Study, Company Training, Multi Unit Training

Self Study, Company Training, Multi Unit Training
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How often should company training be conducted?
A. Daily
B. Weekly
C. Monthly
D. Yearly

Daily
Pg 5

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Todays fires burn ____ times faster that 20 years ago?
A. 2
B. 10
C. 20
D. 25

10
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As solid fuels are heated, combustible gases are driven out. This is called.
A. Stratification
B. Melting
C. Condensation
D. Pyrolysis

Pyrolysis
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A flashover occurs between what two stages of fire growth?
A. Incipient and Growth
B. Incipient and Fully Developed
C. Growth and Fully Developed
D. Fully Developed and Decay

Growth and Fully Developed
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What should serve as a warning that the fire area may be reaching the point of flashover?
a. stratification
B. Rollover
C. Thermal layering
D. Pyrolysis

Rollover
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In the terms of Victim Survivability Profiling, at approximately ____ ppm of CO the human body is rendered unconscious within 4-12 seconds with death following shortly thereafter?
A. 100,000
B. 200,000
C. 300,000
D. 400,000

200,000
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What is the ratio of water to stream at 212 degrees Fahrenheit ?
A. 1:1,400
B. 1:1,500
C. 1:1,600
C. 1:1,700

1:1,700
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What two types of attack methods must not be used where victims may be located, or firefighters are operating?
A. Direct attack and Indirect attack
B. Indirect attack and Combination Attack
C. Combination Attack and Penciling
D. Penciling and Direct Attack

Indirect Attack and Combination Attack
Pg 47

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Penciling will immediately decrease building heat within a compartment?
A. 20-30%
B. 30-40%
C. 40-50%
D. 50- 60%

50 - 60%
Pg 47

____ are the specific actions employed to fulfill the strategy.
A. Idea
B. Goal
C. Tactics
D. Strategy

Tactics
Pg 21

What method is also known as Recognition Prime Decision Making (RPDM)?
A. Training Style Decision Making
B. Classical Decision Making
C. Command Style Decision Making
D. Naturalistic Decision Making

Naturalistic Decision Making
Pg 4

The components of the fire tetrahedron are:
A. Oxygen, heat, fuel, ignition
B. Oxygen, fuel. Combustion, chain reaction
C. Oxygen, incipient, combustion, fuel
D. Oxygen, heat, fuel, chain reaction

Oxygen, heat, fuel, chain reaction
Pg 10

Which of the following SHALL the first arriving engine officer complete before implementing interior firefighting tactics? A. Establish command B. Make sure water supply is establish C. Wait for a Truck or Rescue crew to force entry D. Conduct a 360 of the structure

Conduct a 360 of the structure Pg 25

The acronym ADULTS is to assist with____. A. 2 1/2 inch line section B. 1 3/4 inch line section C. Scene size up D. Progress reports

2 1/2 inch line section Pg 53

The primary role of the ____ is to facilitate, coordinate, and implement a plan of action appropriate for the emergency. A. Incident Command B. First in Special Piece C. Engine Officer D. Truck Officer

Engine Officer Pg 61-62

A/an ____ is a coordinated and specific relocation of the units and their equipment operating from an area deemed untenable to a specific area deemed safe to continue operations. A. Emergency Evacuation B. Offensive Mod C. Tactical Withdrawal D. Blitz Attack

Tactical Withdrawal Pg 40

On residential streets, telephone poles are typically how far apart? A. 50 ft B. 75 ft C. 100ft D. 125 ft

75 ft Pg 53

When thinking of risk assessment, threats to safety on the fire ground primarily come from two categories: Advanced fire conditions and _____ A. Flashover potential B. Losing primary water supply C. Collapse Potential D. Rescues

Collapse Potential Pg 29

When must a command statement be made by the first due engine officer? A. After the have completed a size up and determined what actions are taken B. When they arrive on scene C. As they are responding D. After water supply is confirmed

After the have completed a size up and determined what actions are taken Pg 64

Which tactic is of such importance to fire control efforts that the decision to implement is reserved for the engine officer alone? A. Direction of the stream B. Sweeping floors with the stream C. Opening the nozzle in an emergency D. Opening the nozzle

Opening the Nozzle Pg 66

During an Ongoing Size Up, what is an easy way to answer or transmit a progress report? A. Face to Face with IC B. Can Report C. Situation Report d. SLICE-RS

CAN Report Pg 26

Smoke color is an indicator of two things: what is burning and ____. A. Location of the fire B. Fire current flow path C. Flammability of the smoke D. Flammability of the burning contents

Flammability of the smoke Pg 16

When on scene, who is responsible to ensure the shortest and quickest path to the fire is executed? A. Nozzle Firefighter B. Officer C. Backup firefighter D. Driver

Backup fire fighter Pg 57

___ is the general plan or course of action decided upon to reach the objectives. A. Idea B. Goal C. Tactics D. Strategy

Strategy Pg 21

Which stage of the fire development is defined as: the fire increases in size from small flames to full fire that involves the entire room? A. Incipient B. Growth C. Fully Developed D. Decay

Growth Pg 12

When responding to fire alarms, crews shall bring their high-rise packs while investigating if the building is equipped with _____? A. Sprinkler System B. Standpipe C. A fire Pump D. A fire control room

Standpipe Pg 9

Which compost of the fire tetrahedron enables a fire to sustain combustion? A. Heat B. Fuel C. Oxygen D. Chain Reaction

Oxygen Pg 10

What color of smoke is an indicator that the smoke is possibly reaching the LEL level? A. Black B. Brown’ C. Grey D. White

Grey Pg 17

Companies should attempt to conduct a building walk thru ____? A. Monthly B. While on a call for service C. Once a Tour D. Quarterly

Once a Tour Pg 5

Todays fires burn at a rate ____ times faster with rapidly increasing heat compared to fire of just ____ years ago. A. 15 / 20 B. 10 / 15 C. 5 / 15 D. 10 / 20

10 / 20 Pg. 10

_____ is layering of smoke and gas clouds. A. Stack Effect B. Thermal Layering C. Stratification D. Rollover

Stratification Pg 11

What exterior indicators will help the officer with determining the location of a fire? A. Smoke, Windows, Listening B. Smoke Lift, Doors, Sight C. Smoke, Doors, Listening D. Smoke Movement, Windows, Sight

Smoke, Windows, Listening Pg 27-28

A _____ occurs when the IC recognizes a serious threat to FF and safe operation in a structure is compromised. A. Emergency Withdraw B. Tactical Withdraw C. Transitional Attack D. Emergency Evacuation

Emergency Evacuation Pg 41

Which two methods of extinguishment must not be used in areas where victims may be located, or firefighters are operating? A. Direct Attack / Combination Attack B. Indirect Attack / Combination Attack C. Combination Attack / Penciling D. Penciling / Direct Attack

Indirect Attack / Combination Attack Pg 47

Which construction type is considered to be non-combustible? A. Type I B. Type II C. Type III D. Type IV

Type II Pg 5

Smoke color is an indicator of what two things? A. FIre location and fire intensity B. What is burning and flammability of the smoke C. Fire growth stage and flammability of the smoke D. What is burning and fire location

What is burning and flammability of the smoke Pg 16

The ADULTS mnemonic refers to the usage of a 2 1/2” handline. What does the L stand for? A. Lots of water B. Limited access to fire location C. Limited water supply D. Large open area

Large open area Pg 53

What is the term defined and the layering of smoke and gas clouds? A. Rollover B. Thermal Layering C. Stratification D. Pyrolysis

Stratification Pg 11