Fire 1 Flashcards
In the acronym LUNARS, the A stands for?
Assignment
Capacities of portable water tanks generally begin at _____ gallons
1000 or more
Stored-pressure water extinguishers are useful for all types of which class fire?
Class A
Horizontal ventilation is best described as ________.
Venting a structure through doors and windows.
If possible, a vehicle fire should be attacked from the _____________ side.
Uphill/upwind
In order to function effectively as a firefighter, the firefighter must meet NFPA 1001 requirements, meet education requirements set forth by the AHJ, and __________.
Meet job-related physical fitness requirements set by the AHJ.
Which of the following is a structural feature that may indicate a suspicious fire?
Holes in the floors or walls
How is a passport system used when entering a hazard zone?
The firefighter gives one tag/passport to the accountability officer before entering the hot zone and collects when leaving.
When working in an incident involving a downed powerline, the safety zone should be how many spans on each side of the downed powerline?
1
Which of the following is a guideline for the care of forcible entry tools with an unprotected metal surface?
Remove the dirt and rust with an emery cloth or steel wool
The best ladder position for rescuing a person through a window is the tip of the ladder ________.
Just below the window sill
In addition to the fuel, oxygen and heat, which 2 factors are MOST likely to contribute to the intensity and spread of a ground cover fire?
Weather and topography
Which of the following is the first action taken if entangled in a structure?
Immediately broadcast a MAYDAY
Which of the following is a part of a ground cover fire?
Head
Fires involving flammable and combustible liquids and gases such as paint, mineral oil, and alcohol are what class of fire?
Class B
A disadvantage of ____________ ventilation is that it will increase the interior carbon monoxide levels.
Positive pressure
Which of the following is defined as a formal line of responsibility, authority, and communication within an organiztion?
Chain of command
Which gas utilities is explosive in concentrations between 1.5 and 10% and is nontoxic, but classified as an asphyxiate?
LPG
For which of the following classes of fire would the application of non-conducting extinguishing agents such as Halotron or dry chemical be MOST appropriate?
Class C
Which of the following is a tool used to physically pull the cylinder out of a door lock?
K-tool
Which type of lay is used with hydrant valves?
Reverse
A condition where flames move through or across the unburned gases that have accumulated at the top of a compartment during a fire’s progression is called a
Rollover
Carbide tipped chainsaws can cut a variety of materials but are excellent for
roofing material
When advancing hose up a stairwell, the uncharged hose should be placed so it lays against the ________.
outside wall of the stairway.