Engine Co ops

Question 1

Define Backdraft

Answer 1

Fires decay stage o2 deficient and reintroduce oxygen to a fire

Question 2

Rollover

Answer 2

Pressure from fire pushes Heated gases into uninvolved area

Question 3

Stratification

Answer 3

Thermal layering

Question 4

Off going personnel should share pertinent information with oncoming shift members such as

Answer 4

Street closings
OOS hydrants or mains
Inoperative standpipes or sprinklers
Equipment deficiencies
Changes that can directly affect operations

Question 5

Classical decision making

Answer 5

Step by step logical sequence:

Analyzing the situation
Identifying the problem
Developing solutions
Weighing the risks
Choose an option to solve the problem

Question 6

Naturalistic decision

Answer 6

Intuitive reaction. Chooses actions based in successful past choices this is called recognition primed decision.

Question 7

Fire service training into three categories

Answer 7

Self study
Company training
Multi Unit Training

Question 8

Fire tetrahedron

Answer 8

Oxygen
Fuel
Heat
Chain reaction

Question 9

Characteristics of smoke

Answer 9

Volume
Density
Color
Velocity

Question 10

Threats to safety

Answer 10

Advanced fire conditions
Collapse potential

Question 11

Residential fires require a flow rate of between

Answer 11

100 and 200 gpms

Question 12

Properly estimating the stretch

Answer 12

Setback + width of building + length of building + 1/2 length per floor + 1 length at point of attack

Question 13

Average roadway width is _____

Answer 13

12 ft

Question 14

Modern driveway is

Answer 14

12 ft wide by 25 ft long

Question 15

Dimensions of a sedan

Answer 15

6 x 15 ft

Question 16

Steam conversion

Answer 16

1700:1 212 F

Question 17

Stream velocity is determined by

Answer 17

12.14sqrtNP

Question 18

Hydraulic Vent

Answer 18

80 percent 2 ft from window

Question 19

Driver must notify officer when tank level goes below

Answer 19

Half

Question 20

Penciling decreases heat by

Answer 20

50-60 percent