EXAM 9 Flashcards
where would you find a grounding rod?
some portable generators are equipped with a grounding rod.
how much does water weigh?
8.35 pounds.
understand when you should shut down a sprinkler system?
during overhaul to prevent significant water damage.
what voltage should lighting equipment work off of?
110-volt AC
How long does rehydration take after losing 2 quarts of water?
The stomach can take in as much as 1 quart of water an hour.(Pg. 777)
what is a reagent?
a substance that is designed to react when it encounters a specific substance
where would you find an OS&Y valve?
typically found in mechanical room or basement.
What is temperature regulation?
Is your body’s way of maintaining your temperature. The loss of too much body fluid can impair it. (pg 779)
What degrees in fahrenheit should rehab take place?
68-72 degrees Fahrenheit with low humidity and lots of shade (CH. 20 PP slide 30)
understand the salvage operation?
conducted to save property and reduces damages, tries to limit secondary losses from smoke and water.
What are the watchout situations?
The eighteen watchout situations are an expansion of the ten standard firefighter orders. The list addresses areas of specific concern in the wildland environment.(802)
How large should a safety zone be?
The size of the zone will be based on the behavior of the fire and the firefighter’s relative to the fire (Ch.21, pg. 800)
At a minimum, the distance between firefighters and flames should be ____ times the flame height
Four times (Ch. 21, Pg. 800)
Understand the salvage operation?
ensuring that no hidden fire exists by opening a ceiling or wall and directly inspecting it.
When should we use an indirect attack in wildland fighting?
Used for large wildland and ground cover fires that are too dangerous to approach through a direct attack because there is not enough equipment or personnel available. (Ch. 21, Pg. 797)
What is a fine fuel?
Fuels that ignite and burn easily (ex. Dried twigs, leaves, and grass) (pg. 1330 glossary)
understand the overhaul process
overhaul ensures that a fire is completely extinguished by finding, exposing, and suppressing any smoldering or hidden pockets of fire in an area that has been burned.
What is a heel?
The area of the wildfire closest to the origin of the fire (792)
What is the most rapid moving part of a wildland fire?
Head of the fire (Ch. 21 Pg. 792)
Understand what vegetative fuel is.
The primary fuel for wildland and ground cover fires (grassland, brush and trees) (Ch. 21, Pg. 791)
The quantity of wildland fuel available in a specific area is called ____.
Fuel volume (Ch. 21 pg. 788)
What is the unburned part of the wildland fire called?
Island ch 21 pg 793 section Anatomy of wildland fire
Understand the acronym LCES.
Lookouts, communications, escape routes, safety zones (Ch. 21, Pg. 800)
Understand the characteristics of fine fuels.
Have a large surface area relative to their volume, ignite easily, burn quickly, and produce high heat. (789)
Understand what a canopy is related to.
Related to aerial fuels, located more than 6ft above the ground. (Ch. 21 pg. 792)
when should you apply duct tape to a salvage cover?
if any holes or tears are found during inspection
What are surface fuels?
Located close to the surface of the ground. Examples grass, leaves, twigs, fallen trees, and slash. ( pg. 788)
What is lightning without rain?
Lightning without rain is called dry lightning (791)
Understand the 2 primary methods of direct attack on a wildland fire.
The “Anchor, Flank, and Pinch” and the “Flanking” attacks (slides)
What is a pocket in relation to a wildland fire?
Unburned fuel surrounded by wildfire (the slides)
Understand when an incident management structure has to expand.
As more companies are assigned, command structure must also expand to maintain an effective span of control. (ch.22 outline, headline IX)
Who are the general staff?
A group of incident management personnel organized according to function and reporting to the incident commander, normally consisting of the operations, planning, logistics, and finance/administration section chiefs. (Glossary)
Understand initial command and who assumes it.
The first arriving company officer establishes command, develops IAP, requests resources, and oversees all operations. (pg. 820)
when can firefighters wear partial PPE?
conducting salvage operations in remote areas with approval from safety officer.
what is a GFI
ground fault indicators, senses when there is a problem with an electrical ground and interrupts the current.
what are we concerned about when using gasoline powered portable pumps?
the vapors emit carbon monoxide.
Who reports directly to the incident commander?
Command Staff. (ch. 22 outline, headline V)
Understand what crew resource management is.
(CRM) improves emergency scene communication, awareness, decision making, and teamwork by encouraging input from all crew members.(ch. 22 outline, headline XIII)
how should a crowbar be used in overhaul operations?
crowbars and halligan type tools are used for removing baseboards and windows or door casings
understand what secondary loss is?
property damage that occurs due to smoke, water, or other measures taken to extinguish the fire.
understand the signs of structural collapse?
cracked or leaning walls, movement, smoke pushing through cracks, moaning and groaning sounds.
Understand what a branch is.
A higher level of combined resources than divisions and groups (ch.22 outline, headline IV)
what type of hose line should be used during overhaul?
1 1/2 or 1 1/3 inch hose
Who developed the national incident management system?
US Dept. of Homeland Security (819)
How often should the first arriving officer assume command?
Always until a officer of higher rank takes command(833)
When should that command be transferred?
Some departments require the transfer of command when a higher-ranking officer arrives at an incident; others give the higher-ranking officer the option of assuming command or leaving the existing personnel in the command assignment. (ch.22 outline, headline IX)
Understand what IAP stands for.
Incident Action Plan
define salvage?
salvage and overhaul operations goal is limiting and reducing property loss from fire.
Understand what RECEO-VS means.
R-Rescue
E-Exposure protection
C-Confinement
E-Extenighment
O-Overhaul
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V-Ventilation
S-Salvage(843)
what does your PPE ensemble weigh?
40 or more pounds.
when should rehab be required?
when workers who are exhausted, dehydrated, ill, injured, or emotionally upset can take a break for rest.
Understand what an outside stem and yoke is.
The main control valve for a sprinkler system typically found in mechanical room or basement (735)
when should rehab be required.
a minimum of 10 minutes, following the depletion of one 30-minute SCBA cylinder or 20 minutes of intense work without SCBA.
understand what rest time means.
time it takes to recover and recharge to continue working.
what type of drinks should be avoided as fluid replacement?
drinks such as colas, coffee and tea.
which type of nourishment is ideal for firefighters in peak performance?
meals should include complex carbs(whole grain bread, pasta, rice, veggies) Also better to eat a series of smaller meals overtime.
while wearing your PPE what are you susceptible to?
heat stroke/exaustion
what happens to the body when exposed to high humidity?
reduces evaporative barrier causes limited evaperation and holds in hot liquids and steam in that barrier.
how does PPE prevent evaporative cooling
the vapor barrier causes limited evaporation and holds in hot liquids and steam in that barrier.
who should check into the rehab center
all crews members together
how should firefighters be released from rehab?
after the firefighter has been rested, rehydrated, and vitals have been rechecked they must wait for reassignment
what is hypothermia
A condition in which the internal body temp falls below 95 F, can lead to loss of coordination, muscle stiffness, coma, and death
Just like diesel helps engines, _____ helps the human body
Glucose
If a rehab center is located the furthest from an operational area, what kind of incident is it?
Hazardous materials
Understand what impaired temperature regulation is
The loss of bodily fluids results in impaired temperature regulation
How should nutrition be emphasized during long incidents?
Reduce stress, improves health, and provides more energy
What is frostbite?
Damage to tissues due to prolonged exposure to cold
