ff2 retake Flashcards
How should a generator be cleaned?
with mild soap or detergent
What are buckets primarily used for in trench rescue?
moving soil
The top chord of a bowstring resists compression forces, and the bottom chord resists____ forces
tensile
A_____ has a two parallel horizontal members connected by a system of diagonal and sometimes vertical members
parallel chord
Rescue-lift airbags are______filled air bags
pneumatic
The two basic classifications of foam are known as________ foams
compressed and not compressed
A ______ uses wire or tubing along the ceiling of large open areas to detect in increase in heat
Line
What is the first step in vehicle extrication
arrival scene size up
What is the fifth reason for most house fires?
open flame
Propane tanks are designed to explode from the _____ so you attack it from the ______
Blows from the ends, attack from sides
What type of construction is most susceptible to collapse?
type V
What is the main role of a fire fighter II during confined space rescue?
secure the scene
What do you do with a hose line that has been damaged?
tag and report whats wrong
To force a door, fire fighters typically use a ______ to bend the sheet metal at the edge of the door near the locking mechanism
prying
What construction type, if built properly has no confined areas or void spaces?
Type IV
How often should rescue-lift air bags be replaced?
Rescue-Lift Air bags should be replaced per your departments SOP’s or manufacturers instructions.
If the LPG container next to a fully involved building or a fire that is too large to control____
evacuate the area
What can cause foam to reignite
Disturbing the foam can lead to reignition by stepping through it
What degrees of rescue classifies it as high-angle rescue
45 degrees
Hose line should be tested
annually
When does the fire departments jurisdiction end at a fire scene
when the last company exits
Who is usually the first link in the chain of custody?
Firefighters
The NFPA standard that covers a fire fighter II’s responsibilities
NFPA 1001
The NFPA standard that discusses the Incident Command System
NFPA 1026
According to which management concept does each person have only one supervisor, who gives orders and receives reports from subordinate fire fighters?
unity of command
Because of the dynamic nature and rapid pace of emergency incidents, an individual who has command or supervisory responsibilties in an ICS normally should not directly supervise more than ________ people.
FIve
What is the process of initially evaluating an emergency situation to determine which actions need to be taken and which actions can be undertaken safely?
Size-up
Which of the basic categories of information for size-up are data elements that are accurate and based on prior knowledge?
Facts
Which model procedure for incident management has been developed and widely adopted to provide a standard approach that can be used by many different agencies?
National Incident Management System or NIMS
A hose record should contain information such as the following except:
Dates of use
Although it is not always possible to use this attack before entering the structure, fire fighters should always consider using it, especially if the fire has already self-vented through a door or window
Transitional attack
Most flammable liquids can be extinguished using either foam or ______ chemicals
Dry
Rescuers should remove trim around the vehicle’s doors and posts to identify the presence of what?
SRS components
_______ consists(s) of short lengths of sturdy timber used to stabilize a vehicle
Cribbing
Training in technical rescue areas is conducted at:
Three levels
What level of technical rescuer can operate in the “warm” zone
Operations
_________ is the process of preparing the victim for movement as a unit
Packaging
For electrical hazards, such as downed lines, fire fighters should position apparatus:
One utility pole span away
Which of the following is not one of the three basic components of a fire alarm system?
Alarm triggering devices
The most common type of fire suppression system is:
The automatic sprinkler system
What type of sprinkler head uses a metal alloy, such as solder, that melts at a specific temperature?
Fusible-link sprinkler head
Automatic fire doors would be an example of what kind of smoke control?
Passive smoke control
Fire codes are created by the NFPA and:
ICC
E.D.I.T.H stands for:
Exit drills in the home
When giving public fire safety presentations on smoke alarms, remind residents that smoke alarms should be placed:
In each bedroom
When giving public fire safety presentations on smoke alarms, remind residents that smoke alarms should be placed:
In each bedroom
The objective of a(n) ______ investigation is to identify the origin and cause of the fire.
Fire
What rule grants fire fighters, law enforcement officers, and EMS providers right of entry into a private building without first obtaining consent or a warrant and without being held liable for unlawful entry?
Exigent circumstances rule
The fire investigation process usually begins:
With an examination of the building’s exterior
Moving occupants from a dangerous
Horizontal evacuation
A standpipe system designed for use by fire department personnel only
Class I standpipe
A sprinkler control valve with a valve stem that moves in and out as the valve is opened or closed
Outside screw and yoke valve
A sprinkler control valve with an indicator that reads either “open” or “shut” depending on its position.
Post indicator valve
A sprinkler system designed to protect dwelling units.
Residential sprinkler system
A condition in which a victim is trapped by debris, soil or other material and is unable to extricate himself or herself
Entrapment
An electromechanical device for the production of electricity.
Generator
A sprinkler that is mounted on a wall and discharges water horizontally into a room
Sidewall sprinkler head
A device that detects visible and invisible products of combustion (smoke) and sends a signal to a fire alarm control unit
Smoke detector
The network of piping in a sprinkler system that delivers water to the sprinkler heads.
Sprinkler piping
A fire alarm system design that divides a building or facility into zones so that the area where an alarm originated can be identified
Zoned system
A vehicle that uses anything other than a petroleum-based motor fuel (gasoline or diesel fuel) to propet a motorized vehicle.
Alternative-fuel vehicle
Vehicles that are powered by electricity
Battery electric vehicles
Vehicles that use both a battery-powered electric motor and a liquid-fueled engine to propel
Hybrid electric vehicles
The frame construction most commonly used in vehicles. The base unit is made of formed sheet metal.
Unibody construction
Material used to tighten or adjust cribbing and shoring systems.
Wedges
A structure such as a metal hydraulic, pneumatic/ mechanical, or timber system that supports the sides of an excavation and is designed to prevent cave-ins
shoring
