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Essnetials Of Firefighting 7th Ed Flashcards

1
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All fires involve a heat producing chemical reaction between

A

Fuel and an Oxidizer

Oxygen in the Air.

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2
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Not combustible but will support or enhance combustion.

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Oxidizers

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3
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Common Oxidizers

A 
Calcium Hypochlorite (Granular Chlorine)
Chlorine gas
Ammonium Nitrate 
Hydrogen Peroxide 
Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide.
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4
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Physical Science is the study of

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Matter and Energy and includes chemistry and physics.

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5
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Occurs when a substance changes from one type of matter into another, such as two or more substances combing to form compounds.

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Chemical Reaction.

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6
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Forms of energy are either ?

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Potential or Kinetic

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7
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The energy available for releases in the combustion process is known as the ?

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Heat of combustion.

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8
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The energy that a moving object processes ?

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Kinetic Energy

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9
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Stored energy possessed by an object that can be released in the future to perform work once released.

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Potential Energy

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10
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All Energy can change from

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One type to another.

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11
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Energy is measured in

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Joules (J) in the International System of Units (SI)

Customary = Btu

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12
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Heat required to change the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius takes ?

A

4.2 joules

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13
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Anything that occupies space and has mass?

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Matter

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14
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Smoke is an aerosol comprised of

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Gas, vapor, and solid particulates.

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15
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Smoke is

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Incomplete combustion.

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16
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Left over Fuel from incomplete combustion

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Smoke and Ash

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17
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Carbon Based Fuels

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Wood and Cotton

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18
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Plastic, synthetic fabrics, and other types

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Hydrocarbon Fuels.

Petroleum based organic compound that contains only hydrogen and carbon.

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19
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The incomplete combustion of organic(carbon containing materials)

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Carbon Monoxide (CO)

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20
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CO combines with hemoglobins about?

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200 x more effectively than oxygen.

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21
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When two or more substances combine they form a

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Compound.

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22
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Produced in the combustion of materials containing nitrogen.

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(HCN)=Hydrogen Cyanide.

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23
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(HCN) Hydrogen Cyanide is 35 x more toxic than

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(CO)Carbon Monoxide.

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24
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Force per unit of an area applied perpendicular to a surface

A

Pressure

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25
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The capacity to perform work

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Energy

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26
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Moves from areas of higher pressures to areas of Lower pressure.

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Gas

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27
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The most common source of heat in combustion reactions.

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Chemical energy

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28
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Seven types of energy

A 
Chemical 
Thermal 
Electrical 
Mechanical 
Light 
Nuclear 
Sound
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29
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Friction and Compression generate

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mechanical energy

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30
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When a Gas is compressed

A

Heat is generated.

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31
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Objects at the same temperature do not

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Transfer Heat

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32
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Three mechanism of heat transfer

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Conduction
Convection
Radiation.

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33
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The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 pound of water 1 degree Fahrenheit

A

Btu

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34
Q

Copper will conduct heat more than ——— faster than steel.

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Seven Times

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35
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Forty times as thermally conductive as concrete.

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Steel.

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36
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What type of change occurs when a substance changes in size, shape, or appearance, but chemically stays the same?

A

Physical Change: Water freezing, water boiling.

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37
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Insulator least able to conduct heat.

A

Air

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38
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Transfer of thermal energy by the circulation or movement of a fluid, liquid, or gas?

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Convection.

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39
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Transmission of energy as electromagnet waves, light, radio, or x rays.

A

Radiation.

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40
Q

How many joules = 1 Btu?

A

1055 j

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41
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Reactions that absorb energy as they occur are

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Endothermic reactions ex: converting water to steam

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42
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Reactions that emit energy as they occur are

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Exothermic

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43
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Most common fuels are ?

A

Organic

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44
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The prefix Kilo indicates a multiple of

A

1000

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45
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Mega indicates a multiple of

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1,000,000

Ex: kilowatt is 1000 watts and a megawatt is a 1,000,000 watts.

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46
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A chemical process of oxidation that occurs at a rate fast enough to produce heat and usually in the form of either a glow or a flame.

A

Combustion.

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47
Q

A rapid oxidation process, which is a chemical reaction resulting in the evolution of light and heat in varying intensities?

A

Fire

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48
Q

A form of energy characterized by vibration of molecules and capable of initiating and supporting chemical changes and change of state.

A

Heat

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49
Q

Minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off sufficient vapors to ignite.

A

Flash point

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50
Q

Temperature at which a piloted ignition of sufficient vapors will begin a sustain combustion reaction.

A

Fire point

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51
Q

Term commonly used to indicate the flammability hazard of liquid fuels.

A

Flash point

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52
Q

Measure of materials ability to transfer heat energy to other objects?

A

Temperature

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53
Q

What type of change occurs when a substance changes from one type of matter to another?

A

Chemical change

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54
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A material that will maintain combustion under specific environmental conditions.

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Fuel

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55
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Any material that readily yields oxygen or other oxidizing gas, or that readily reacts to promote or initiate combustion of combustion materials.

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Oxidizer.

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56
Q

Name two forms of ignition.

A

Piloted and Auto(non-piloted) ignition

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57
Q

Describes the extent to which a substance will mix with water.

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Solubility

Solid, liquid, gas dissolves in a solvent usually water.

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58
Q

material that mixes in water in all proportions is called

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Miscible

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59
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The most common type of ignition. Occurs when a mixture of fuel and oxygen encounters an external heat source with sufficient heat or thermal energy to start the combustion process.

A

Piloted Ignition.

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60
Q

The auto-ignition temperature of a substance is always higher then its

A

Piloted ignition temp.

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61
Q

Foams specifically designed for polar solvents?

A

Alcohol Resistant.

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62
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Minimum concentration of fuel vapor and air that supports combustion

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(LEL)lower explosive limit

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63
Q

Concentration above to support combustion IE to rich to burn

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(UEL)Upper explosive limit

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64
Q

The fuel in a combustion reaction is known as the ?

A

Reducing agent.

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65
Q

The range of concentrations of the fuel vapor and air is called ?

A

Flammable(explosive ) range.

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66
Q

A visual indicator that a fire is leaving the incipient stage is?

A

Flame height. When flames reach 2.5 feet.

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67
Q

Physical process that changes a liquid into a gaseous state; the rate depends on the substance involved, heat, pressure, and exposed surface area.

A

Vaporization

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68
Q

Name two modes of combustion

A

Flaming and non-flaming

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69
Q

A significant indicator of Flashover

A

Rollover

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70
Q

When a mixture of unburned fuel gases and oxygen comes in contact with an ignition source.

A

Smoke explosion

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71
Q

Occurs slowly, lower temps, produce a smoldering glow.

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Nonflamming combustion

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72
Q

As Flashover occurs the Gas temperatures in the room reach

A

1100 degrees F (593C) or higher

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73
Q

The auto ignition temperature of CO

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Approx 1100F

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74
Q

UL recommends when dealing with fires in solar panels crews should?

A

Apply water from a min of 15ft when using automatic nozzles.
20ft away when using smooth bore nozzles.

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75
Q

Natural gas in its pure form is

A

Methane

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76
Q

Flammability range of natural gas is

A

5% to 15% lighter than air.

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77
Q

Name the two models that are used to describe the element of fire and how to extinguish it

A

Fire Triangle and Fire Tetrahedron.

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78
Q

Materials that absorb heat but do not participate actively in the combustion process. Give a example.

A

Passive Agents.

Ex: Gypsum/Humidity

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79
Q

Situational awareness techniques for wildfires

A

“LCES”

Lookout, communication, escape routes, Safety zones.

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80
Q

Us department of Agriculture’s forest service in 1957 established

A

Ten standard Firefighting orders.

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81
Q

Fire Fighting Foam extinguishes and/or prevents ignition in several ways.

A

Separating, cooling, smothering, penetrating.

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82
Q

Petroleum-based combustible or Flammable liquids that Float on water such as gasoline.

A

Hydrocarbon Fuels.

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83
Q

Flammable liquids that mix readily with water such as ethanol

A

Polar Solvents

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84
Q

AFFF

A

Aqueous film forming foam

Class B foams

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85
Q

FFFP

A

Film forming Fluoroprotein Faom

Class B foams

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86
Q

A type of ventilation tactic to create a defensible line ahead of the fire spread when ventilating.

A

Trench Cut or strip ventilation.

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87
Q

Phenomenon of a strong air draft moving from ground level to the roof level of a building

A

Stack Effect

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88
Q

A Single cut the width of the saw blade made in a roof to check for fire extension.

A

Kerf cut

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89
Q

Rectangular exhaust opening cut in a roof, allowing a section of the roof deck to be tilted and attached.

A

Louver Cut

90
Q

A door latch and lock assembly that is mounted in a cavity in the door edge is called?

A

Mortise latch and Lock

91
Q

Proper ladder climbing angle ?

A

Approx 75 degrees

92
Q

For ladder lengths of 35 feet or less reach is approx -

For lengths over 35 feet reach is?

A

1 ft less than the designated length.

Approx - 2 feet

93
Q

First story Roof height

A

16 to 20 Ft

94
Q

Second Story window height

A

20 to 28 feet

95
Q

Second Story Roof

A

28 to 35 feet

96
Q

Third Story Window or Roof

A

40 to 50 Feet

97
Q

Fourth Story Roof

A

Over 50 feet

98
Q

Dynamic Rope

A

High- Stretch

Used when Long falls are a possibility to reduce shock of impact falls.

99
Q

Static Rope

A

Low-Stretch

Rope Rescue ops low stretch without breaking.

100
Q

The core of the rope which accounts for _________ % of the total strength.

A

75%

101
Q

NFPA 1983 states low stretch rope must not elongate more than

A

10% when tested under a load equal to 10% of its breaking strength.

102
Q

NFPA 1962 states hose should be inspected and service tested within

A

90 days before being placed in service for the first time and at least annually thereafter

103
Q

Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services.

A

NFPA 1983

104
Q

List the requirements of NFPA 1983 that must be meet to reuse life safety rope

A

No abrasions or apparent damage. It has not been exposed to heat or flame. It has not been subjected to a impact load. It has not been exposed to anything that can deteriorate the rope. It has passed inspection by a qualified personal.

105
Q

Name two types of Ropes the fire service has?

A

Life Safety and Utility

106
Q

NFPA 1983 establishes two other types of Rope, what are they?

A

Escape rope and Water Rescue Throw line.

107
Q

Three things that utility rope can be used for

A

Hoist equipment
Secure objects
Cordon off a area

108
Q

1) Synthetic fibers are used to make what type of rope ?

2) Natural fibers are used to make kind of rope?

A

1- Life Safety and Utility

2 - Utility Only

109
Q

Advantages of synthetic fiber Rope

A

Excellent resistance to water, mildew, mold, rotting, shrinkage, and UV light. Longer life span then natural fiber. Strong and lightweight. Easy to maintain.

110
Q

NFPA requires that only rope of __________ be used as life safety rope.

A

Block Creel Construction.

Continuous filament virgin fiber for load bearing elements.

111
Q

Name four most common types of rope construction.

A

Kermantle
Laid
Braided
Braid on Braid

112
Q

The only type of construction for life safety rope is

A

Kernmantle rope

113
Q

Rope that consist of a protective shield(mantle) over the load bearing core strands(kern)

A

Kernmantle Rope

114
Q

Name a disadvantage to synthetic rope

A

Melts when exposed to heat.

115
Q

Rope construction by twisting several groups of strands together. Used exclusively for utility rope. Susceptible to abrasion and other physical damage. Damage immediately effects the ropes strength.

A

Laid(twisted) rope

116
Q

How much of a ropes strength can be reduced from sharp angles, knots and bends.

A

50%

117
Q

A rope should never be loaded with a sustained load for more then how many days ?

A

2 days

118
Q

List the advantages to natural fiber rope

A

Resistant to sunlight. Does not melt when exposed to heat. It holds a knot firmly.

119
Q

Remove a rope with a rust stain if the rust penetrates how much of the rope ?

A

1/2 the width.

120
Q

Rope that is constructed by uniformly intertwining strands of rope together in a diagonally overlapping pattern.

A

Braided rope

121
Q

Rope constructed by twisting fibers together to forms strands, then twisting the strands (typically three) together to make a final rope.

A

Laid rope.

122
Q

Consist of a braided core enclosed in a braided sheath.

A

Braid-on-braid rope.

123
Q

Ropes can be cleaned in a washing machine front or top loading clothes washers without

A

Center agitators.

124
Q

All life safety rope must have what during its entire service time?

A

Rope log

125
Q

What width of webbing is most common in the fire service

A

1”

126
Q

Name two types of webbing

A

Flat and tubular

127
Q

Also called the Flemish Blend. Used to tie ropes of equal diameter together. Used primarily in life safety applications.

A

Figure-eight Bend

128
Q

Knot used mainly for securing objects.

A

Figure Eight Follow through

129
Q

Used to join two pieces of webbing, or the ends of one piece. Can slip easily so it must be dressed and tied as flat a possible.

A

Water knot

130
Q

A pulley is a simple device used to create

A

Mechanical advantage

131
Q

Most common types of rope and hardware used in hoisting

A

Carabiners and Pulleys

132
Q

Name 4 ways that life safety webbing can be used?

A

Rescue harness/ladder Belt
Anchor system
Package and secure victims to a litter.
Fasten Rescue components together

133
Q

Either manually operated or automatic sense the products of combustion or other hazardous conditions. Sends a signal to the FACP

A

Initiating devices

134
Q

At 212 Degrees F water expands to approximately

A

1700 time

135
Q

Sprinkler FDCs should be supplied with water from pumpers that have a capacity of at least

A

1000 gpms or greater

136
Q

Flash point of gasoline

A

-45 degrees Fahrenheit
Boiling point of Gas- 100 to 104 F
Fire Point of Gas - -40 to -35 F
Ignition temp of gas 536 F

137
Q

Appliance that has multiple lines into one line

A

Siamese

138
Q

Resembles a wye appliance but there is and inlet and outlet of matching size combined with smaller outlets that steal water from the main line.

A

Water thief

139
Q

Colorless Gas with a chocking or suffocating odor.

A

Sulfur Dioxide

140
Q

NFPA 1931 requires that the designated ladder length be marked on each

A

Beam within 12” of the butt plate

141
Q

What part of the hand should be used to perform CPR on an infant?

A

Compressions for infants are performed with the index and middle fingers.

p.1037

142
Q

Which section of the ERG is deemed the most useful as it contains safety recommendations and general hazards information?

A

Orange pages

P.1193

143
Q

Which portable fire extinguisher rating has numerical ratings?

A

Class B

p.254

144
Q

Up to what number of compartment can be present in the low pressure tank car?

A

Six

p. 1137

145
Q

What should be applied to the wooden handles of hand tools and equipment?

A

Linseed oil.

p. 414

146
Q

Where are reporting marks Located on intermodal tanks ?

A

Right hand sides as you face it from either sides or the ends.

p. 1106

147
Q

Where in the sprinkler head should the wedge be inserted to stop the flow of water?

A

Insert the wedges between the sprinkler arms with the flat sides against the sprinkler.

p. 727

148
Q

When hoisting tools and equipment which piece of equipment Does OSHA prohibit from being hoisted?

A

Pressurized cylinders, such as SCBA cylinders.

p. 291

149
Q

What is the maximum distance that a power tool should be carried if it is operating?

A

10ft

p.385

150
Q

Which NFPA standard specifies fire hose coupling design and construction to ensure compatibility with all brands of fire hose?

A

NFPA 1963

p. 542

151
Q

What are the three types of hose couplings lugs ?

A

Rocker lug- modern fire hose
Recessed Lug- booster fire hose.
Pin Lug- usually found on old fire hose.

p. 545

152
Q

What will cause pressure containers to rupture violently ?

A

Internal Pressure

p.1108

153
Q

What is the most common cause of oxygen- deficient atmosphere?

A

Combustion

p. 202

154
Q

Low -volume stream discharges less than ?

A

40 GPM

supplies by 3/4, 1 inch, or 1.5 inch hose lines.

p.620

155
Q

Hand-line stream supplied by 1.5 to 3-inch hose have flows of?

A

40 to 350 gpms

p. 620

156
Q

In what position should the ladder be placed during cleaning ?

A

Flat, elevated at each end.

p. 345

157
Q

Up to what percent concentration is class B foam mixed?

A

6 percent

p. 876

158
Q

Most vehicle electrical systems are either ?

A

12-24 volts

p.844

159
Q

Up to how many volts of direct current can the wiring in an electric and /or hybrid vehicle carry?

A

650 volts

p. 844

160
Q

What advantage does ventilation take with fire gases which allows them to escape from the structure ?

A

Buoyancy

p. 497

161
Q

The primary mode of heat transfer from one compartment to another in a structure fire is?

A

Convection

p. 497

162
Q

What type of portable water tanks are widely used in wildland fire fighting operations?

A

Frameless portable tanks.

p. 596

163
Q

What type of portable water tanks are widely used in wildland fire fighting operations?

A

Frameless portable tanks.

p. 596

164
Q

What is used to create the discharge pattern of the water from the sprinkler?

A

Deflector.

p. 1002

165
Q

What are the common sprinkler orientation types ?

A 
Upright
Pendant 
Sidewall
Concealed 
Flush
Recessed 
In-Rack
166
Q

Where are Pendant sprinklers used?

A

Where it is impractical or unsightly to use sprinklers in an upright position.

Note: water droplets directed downward.

p. 1002

167
Q

Where are Upright sprinklers used?

A

Typically used in dry systems.

Note: downward in a hemispherical pattern.

p. 1002

168
Q

Where is a sidewalk sprinkler used ?

A

To be able to discharge water to one side.

Corridors. Office. Hotel rooms, and residential occupancies.

p. 1002

169
Q

Which type of chord truss is generally encountered with flat roofs and Floor assemblies?

A

Parallel

p. 94

170
Q

What indicates how easily a substance will evaporate into air?

A

Vapor Pressure

P.138

171
Q

Describes the density of gases in relation to air.

Provides an indication of where a gas will collect at an incident.

A

Vapor density

p. 138

172
Q

What must happen for liquids to burn?

A

They must vaporize.

p.138

173
Q

What are the names of Two-way Nonthreaded couplings ?

A

Quarter- Turn Coupling

Storz Coupling

174
Q

Use identical couplings to create a seal between lengths of hose ?

A

Two-way nonthreaded couplings

p.547

175
Q

What do non threaded couplings use to connect ?

A

Locks or cams rather than screw threads.

p. 546

176
Q

What are the names of Two-way Nonthreaded couplings ?

A

Quarter- Turn Coupling

Storz Coupling

177
Q

What do non threaded couplings use to connect ?

A

Locks or cams rather than screw threads.

p. 546

178
Q

Use identical couplings to create a seal between lengths of hose ?

A

Two-way nonthreaded couplings

p.547

179
Q

Approx how long will the straight or solid stream be applied into the super -heated products of combustion during a transitional attack.

A

30 seconds
Applied in a side to side motion into the superheated products

P. 679

180
Q

What type of nozzle stream may be the best nozzle pattern to use in well involved, unventilated interior fires.

A

A straight stream

p.679

181
Q

What lock is the most common type of lock set founds mm in residential applications

A

Cylindrical locks

182
Q

What in most cases is the beat treatment for shock?

A

Transport to the Hospital

p. 1041

183
Q

The only safe way to cut all power to a structure is at the ?

A

Main breaker or Meter shutoff.

P.688

184
Q

What should be used to cut off the power to the building using the meter box?

A

Handle on the side of the meter box.

Residential -shut down main circuit breakers.

185
Q

Where is the drain hole located on the dry- barrel hydrant ?

A

Bottom

p. 592

186
Q

To prevent freezing, the dry-barrel hydrant main valve is located ?

A

Underground below the frost line.

p. 592

187
Q

Where is the drain hole located on the dr-barrel hydrant ?

A

Bottom

p. 592

188
Q

Name four types of hose clamps ?

A

Screw down
Press-down
Hydraulic Press
Wildland

p. 591

189
Q

Apply a hose clamp at least_____ behind the apparatus.

A

20feet

Apply the hose clamp approx 5 feet from the coupling on the supply side.

p. 591

190
Q

What is VBIEDs mean?

A

Vehicle - Borne Improvised Explosive Devices.

Note : When using small vehicles, such as passenger cars, the explosives are often concealed in the trunk

p. 1272

191
Q

What is VBIEDs mean?

A

Vehicle - Borne Improvised Explosive Devices.

Note : When using small vehicles, such as passenger cars, the explosives are often concealed in the trunk

p. 1272

192
Q

What is the lowest horizontal member of the window frame that supports the weight of the hardware and sash

A

Sill

p. 108

193
Q

On the NFPA 704 diamond what is it at the six o’clock position?

A

Special Hazards

Note: Only two special hazard symbols are presently authorized for that position by the NFPA

No specific background cover however, white is most commonly used

194
Q

On the NFPA 704 diamond what are the colors RED, Yellow and Blue indicate ?

A

Red - Flammability
Blue - Health
Yellow- instability

p. 1180

195
Q

What type of roof is the rain or snow roof ?

A

Pitched

p.100

196
Q

What type of roof is the rain or snow roof ?

A

Pitched

p.100

197
Q

Particulate -removing filters are divided into?

A

Nine Classes

Three levels of filtration 95,99, and 99.97 percent. And three categories of filter degradation
N- Not resistant to oil.
R- Resistant to oil.
P- Present when oil or no oil lubricants are used.

198
Q

HEPA filters stand for?

A

High-efficiency particulate air filters.

Note: filters used for medical emergency must be 99.97 percent efficient.

p. 1309

199
Q

Particulate -removing filters are divided into?

A

Nine Classes

Three levels of filtration 95,99, and 99.97 percent. And three categories of filter degradation
N- Not resistant to oil.
R- Resistant to oil.
P- Present when oil or no oil lubricants are used.

200
Q

HEPA filters stand for?

A

High-efficiency particulate air filters.

Note: filters used for medical emergency must be 99.97 percent efficient.

p. 1309

201
Q

Name three types of Blood agents

A
  1. Arsine(SA)- mild garlic. Formed when arsenic comes in contact with and acid.
  2. Hydrogen cyanide(AC) faint odor of bitter almonds. 25% of the population can’t smell it.
  3. Cyanogen Chloride(CK) pungent biting odor.
    p. 1278
202
Q

Name two types of choking agents?

A
  1. Chlorine-
  2. Phosgene- odor freshly cut hay.harmful by the time you smell it.

p. 1278

203
Q

Which type of release is seen across all types of hazmat containers?

A

Violent Rupture.

p. 1099

204
Q

Common methods to control liquid spills

A

Dam
Dike
Divert
Retain

p. 1345

205
Q

Which type of atmospheric/non-pressure storage tank has a potentially dangerous vapor space ?

A

Cone Roof

p.1130

206
Q

Where must the foam concentrate be available when operating the Foam nozzle educator ?

A

At the nozzle

p. 878

207
Q

What is the most common type of foam proportioner used in the fire Service ?

A

The in-line eductor.

p. 878

208
Q

What shape is used to designate a mass explosion in the U.S and Canadian military symbols.

A

Stop sign shape- Octagon 8 sides

X= explosion with fragment hazard.
Upside down triangle- Mass Fire
Diamond- Moderate fire -no blast

p. 1186

209
Q

Within how many breaths can many released liquefied gases kill a person?

A

One breath.

p. 1125

210
Q

Cryogenic tank trucks are also known as

A

MC338
TC338
SCT- 338

Pressures of less than 25 and up to 500psi

8,000 to 10,000

p. 1124

211
Q

How are Substance that release gases which are toxic inhalation hazard indicated in the ERG?

A

Green highlighted in the yellow-bordered index.

p.1193

212
Q

The blue-boarded pages of the ERG provide an index of?

A

Hazardous Materials in alphabetical order.

p.1193

213
Q

The orange-bordered guide pages in the ERG provide?

A

Safety recommendations, general hazard information, and basic emergency response actions.

p. 1193

214
Q

A “P” following the Guide number in the ERG indicates that a

A

Material polymerizes

Note: Polymerization is a violent reaction that releases great amounts of heat and energy.

p. 1193

215
Q

Green highlighted on substance listed in the blue border pages in the ERG indicates ?

A

The release of TIH gases. toxic inhalation hazard.

p. 1193

216
Q

In the ERG the Green Boarder pages are?

A

Tables of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distance.

p. 1197

217
Q

What color is the high-voltage wiring in most hybrid vehicles that helps emergency responders in recognizing it during incidents?

A

Orange.

P. 844

218
Q

Rubber-jacket hose is not subject to?

A

Organic damage

p. 553

219
Q

The outer jacket of some woven-jacket fire hose is made of synthetic fibers such as

A

Dacron, polyester that resist organic damage.

p. 553

220
Q

With what frequency should hose be removed, swept, inspected, and reloaded if it has not been used?

A

Six months

p.554

221
Q

Water application to the fire compartment begins to transition the fire from?

A

Ventilation limited to fuel limited conditions.

p. 498

Fire Officer Exam 2019 (7 decks)

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