Engine Company Ops

Question 1

Victim Survivability Profile

Answer 1

A thorough size up of a structure fire to determine the likelihood of a victim’s potential to be rescued.

Question 2

Human Body’s Threshold for Heat

Answer 2

NFPA suggests the upper range of temperature tenability for humans is around 212 degrees Fahrenheit.

Question 3

Primary Cause of Fire-related Death

Answer 3

Carbon Monoxide. At approximately 200,000ppm, the human body is rendered unconscious within 4-12 seconds

Question 4

At what percentage of oxygen results in rapid death in a fire?

Answer 4

Less than 10%

Question 5

Recognition Primed Decision-Making

Answer 5

Using sights, sounds, smells, and other sensory cues that trigger the memory of similar situations that have been experienced or learned in the past

Question 6

RECEOVS

Answer 6

Rescue
Exposure
Confinement
Extinguish
Overhaul
Ventilation
Salvage

Question 7

Heat Release Rate (HRR)

Answer 7

The amount of energy released over time. HRR is much higher for modern material.

Question 8

Hydraulic Ventilation

Answer 8

Position fog nozzle two feet forming the opening and cover 80% of the opening

Question 9

CAN stands for…

Answer 9

Condition
Action
Needs

Question 10

Tactical Withdrawal

Answer 10

A coordinated and specific relocation of units and equipment operating from an area deemed untenable to a specific area deemed safe to continue operations.

Question 11

Estimating the Stretch

Answer 11

Setback + Width of Building + length of building + 1/2 length (25’) per floor regardless of floor reported + 1 length at the point of attack

Question 12

Parking Spaces

Answer 12

Approximately 10 feet

Question 13

Telephone poles

Answer 13

75’ apart

Question 14

Mnemonic for 2.5 inch line selection

Answer 14

ADULTS
A: advanced fire conditions
D: defensive operations
U: unknown fire location
L: large open area
T: tons of water
S: standpipes