Engine Company Manual Flashcards
At a minimum, what positions should be assigned at shift line up?
Nozzle firefighter and backup firefighter and associated duties. Pg 2
What should engine company members be familiar with in their first due?
Streets
alternative routes of travel,
unit blocks,
specific building addresses
fdc locations and hydrants. Pg 2
Who should positioning be prepared for?
The first two engines and the first truck. Pg 3
What are the two human decision making processes?
Classical (step by step, logical sequence) and naturalistic (intuitive reaction to problem, aka Recognition Primed Decision-Making) Pg 4
What is the only way to develop muscle memory and learned experience?
Repetition. Pg 4
What is the only way to master the necessary skill to ensure proper application and technique for the emergency situation?
Experience. Pg 5
What are the three categories of fire service training?
Self study, Company training, Multiple unit training. Pg 5
How often should companies conduct walk throughs?
At least once a tour. Pg 5
While responding, it is imperative that all members monitor the ______ as well as the _________.
Tactical channel, mobile communication terminal (mct) pg 7
A key element to avoiding LODD’s is ______
Eliminating complacency. Treat every call as the most significant incident of your career until determined otherwise pg 8
Information from pre-incident walkthroughs and familiarization should include what information?
Occupancy name/ address.
Occupancy type.
Construction type.
Combustibility of contents.
Accessibility.
Hydrants.
Fire protection systems.
Alarm systems.
Utilities shut off
building specifics. pg 5
What should personnel gather/obtain when arriving on scene of a fire alarm?
Information from fleeing residents or building rep to find the exact location and nature of the alarm.
Obtain Knox box keys.
Locate the FCR/annunciator panel
verify location, type, and number of alarms. Pg 9
How much faster do fire burn today than 20 years ago?
Ten times faster. Pg 10
What are the components of the fire tetrahedron?
Oxygen, heat, fuel, chain reaction. Pg 10
When does flashover occur?
Between the growth and fully developed stages. When all surfaces inside a structure heat to their ignition temperature and simultaneously ignite. Pg 11
When does a backdraft occur?
During the the decay stage after the fire compartment had consumed all available oxygen. Introduced oxygen results in an explosive force Pg 11
What is the tendency of gases to form into layers according to temperatures?
Thermal layering. Pg 11
When flames present in layers of smoke as a result a heated gases are pushed under pressure from fire area to uninvolved areas
roll over
What is the layering of smoke and gas clouds?
Stratification. Pg 11
What is pyrolysis?
When solid fuels are heated and combustible gases are driven from the substance pg 11
What are indications of a possible back draft?
Heavy, dense smoke with no visible flame in a tightly closed occupancy. Black smoke pushing around closed doors or window frames. Glass stained with smoke condensation and pulsating from the pressure of the fire. Reversal of air movement pulling smoke back into a building through a doorway. pg 13
What does rollover serve as a warning sign for?
Fire area may be reaching the point of flash over. Page 12
The difference between the new and the old is referred to as what? (in reference to materials used in building/fire load)
Modern versus legacy pg 13
When does the decay stage occur?
When all available oxygen is consumed. Page 13