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.
Which type of window has one or more top-hinged, outward-winging sashes that are opened by unlatching and pushing or using mechanical window crank?
Awning
Which of the following are caused by flying sparks or embers landing outside the main ground cover fire?
Spot fires
What is the goal of a critical incident stress management program?
Assist members who have been involved in highly stressful events
According to NFPA 1500, a fire department safety and health program must develop physical performance standards for those participating in emergency operations and must include __________.
An annual medical verification of duty fitness.
The firefighter’s responsibility in preserving fire cause evidence includes ______________.
Securing the scene.
Utility rope can be used in which of the following situations?
Hoisting equipment
The minimum hoseline size for attacking a vehicle fire is
1.5”
Which of the following is a hose tool?
Reducer
Siamese
Wye
Hose roller
Hose roller
Which of the following would be an indication of structural instability?
Sound of structural movement
Typical duties of a firefighter 1 include operating as part of a team at an emergency incident, setting up ground ladders, attacking a vehicle fire, and ____________.
Conducting search and rescue in a structure as part of a team.
Which hose roll is commonly used in situation where it will be deployed directly from a roll?
Donut roll
Which of the following is a purpose of search lines?
Allow team members to remain in contact with each other
Rope must be immediately dried after washing, this should be done by ____________
spreading out on a hose drying rack
Which type of window is usually operated by a push bar that is notched to hold the window in place?
Projecting
What is another term for heat stratification?
Thermal layering
The most useful type of extinguisher for suppressing vapors from a small liquid spill is a(an)
Aqueous film forming foam extinguisher
One limitation of forcing jalousie windows is that they _________
offer restricted access
Which of the following is a guideline for radio transmission?
Do not transmit until radio frequency is clear
The tool of choice for breaching poured concrete walls is a(an)
chain saw with diamond-tipped chain
A flush (slab) door is constructed as either a ___________.
hollow core or solid core door
Tools used to pull or force a cylinder lock includes the _______
A-tool and K-tool
Which of the following is a characteristic of a fog stream?
Fine spray composed of tiny water droplets
When attacking a ground cover fire, establishing a control line a considerable distance from the burning edge of the fire is referred to as the __________
indirect attack method
One method of stopping the flow of water from an open sprinkler is to use a ___________
wooden wedge
Elevated master stream devices are used to apply water to upper stories of buildings either as a water supply for handlines or as a(an) __________
direct attack
Which of the following wildland protective clothing or equipment consists of fire resistant aluminized fabric covers that protect the firefighter from convection and radiant heat?
fire shelter
Which type of rope construction possesses half its strength in its sheath and the other half in its core?
braid on braid
The system that identifies and tracks firefighters working in hazardous locations at an incident is called a
personnel accountability system
Which open-circuit SCBA component reduces the high pressure of cylinder air to slightly above atmospheric pressure and controls air flow to the wearer?
Regulator assembly
When fighting a Class D fire and there are no Class D extinguishing agents available, you should __________.
Protect exposures and permit the metal to burn out
Indication of fire cause would most likely include _______
Discarded containers, such as a gas can.
All auxiliary electrical equipment must be _________
Waterproof
The _______ is the person responsible for the inspection, cleaning and condition of PPE in a department.
Firefighter assigned the PPE
What are the 2 general categories of lighting equipment found in the fire service?
Fixed and portable
A handline stream has a flow range of _____
40-350gpm
The positiong of a master stream device must be carefully considered because ________
It must be shut down to be moved.
Which type of generators typically have 110- and 220-volt outlets and produce more than 50kw of power?
portable electric generators
Which of the following statements about wildland protective clothing is accurate?
Do no wear underclothing of synthetic materials
An understanding of building construction will help firefighters predict ___________.
The potential for structural collapse
Which of the following is particularly effective for a shielded fire?
Gas cooling
Which of the following may indicate hidden fires when performing overhaul?
Cracked plaster
A firefighter would choose to carry a roof ladder tip forward if it is __________
To be placed onto a sloped roof from another ground ladder
Which of the following is one of the principal fire door classifications?
rolling steel
Which of the following would help firefighters determine safe areas within a structure?
Knowledge of building construction
Which of the following is concern when removing contents from a structure during salvage procedures?
May interfere with suppression and ventilation crews using the same doors to enter structure
Which of the following is generally required as exit doors in a means of egress?
Swinging doors
Which of the following is a characteristic that may indicate the potential for a backdraft?
Little or no visible flame
What is the primary purpose of trench ventilation?
To create a fire break that stop the spread of fire
A minimum assignment of firefighters for rescuing a person from a window using a ladder is _____.
2 inside the bldg, 1 on the ladder, and 1 on the ground
Before forcing any door, always check ___________
To see if its locked
One of the activities of overhaul is to _________.
Search for hidden fires in the building
What should be done with a fire hose that has been exposed to hazardous materials and cannot be decontaminated?
Disposed of hose according to department SOP
Stacked and piled materials _________
can be found in all types of occupancies
Which of the following ventilation methods is strictly a defensive operation?
Trench cut
The practice of searching a fire scene to detect hidden or remaining fires that may rekindle is called _________.
Overhaul
The primary reason for documenting the causes of fires is to ___________
Prevent future fires of similar cause
When fighting fires at properties with fire protection systems, when should the control valves for sprinkler heads be shut down?
Once fire is under control and IC has given orders
A beam is what part of the ladder?
Side
The rungs of a ladder are the
Cross members on which the climber steps
Which of the following should be present when the control valve to automatic sprinklers closed at an incident?
A firefighter with a portable radio so that valve can be reopened if necessary.
When performing salvage operations, what should be done with water left on cabinets or other horizontal surfaces?
Wipe with disposable paper towels
What do weakened floors and offset walls generally indicate when performing overhaul?
That the building to be overhauled is unsafe.
Which of the following is a requirement for junction boxes?
All outlets must be equipped with ground fault circuit interrupter devices.
Which of the following is a requirement for auxiliary electrical equipment used on the fire ground?
Must be waterproof
A firefighter would choose to carry a roof ladder tip forward if it is __________.
To be placed onto a sloped roof from another ground ladder.
What aspects of a property’s furnishing may include a suspicious fire?
Closed and locked fire cabinets
Which of the following statements about floor assemblies over basements is accurate?
Sounding floor and using a thermal imager will determine if the floor is safe to walk on
For firefighters which of the following is a potential long-term health problem because of exposure to products of smoke and chemicals?
Cardiovascular diseases
A standard set of rule that is the core of every firefighting incident is called the ______
Standard operating procedures
Which of the following would refer to evidence that has been destroyed?
Spoliation
The mission of the fire service is to save life, protect property from fire and other hazardous substances, and _________
protect the environment from fires and other hazardous substances
The k-tool must be used in conjunction with a _______
prying tool
A rapid intervention team or crew must consist of at least 2 member prepared to rescue injured or trapped firefighters and they must be ________.
Equipped with the same PPE as interior firefighters
Which of the following would be a reason for an individual firefighter to exit a structure?
Catastrophic event
When should the location and best way to protect vital business records be determined?
In pre-incident planning
What is the correct extinguishing agent for electrical fires?
Class C
In some cases, salvage operations can begin _______
As a fire attack has began
Firefighters should not apply water to unheated smoke as it causes unnecessary water damage and __________
Disturbs the thermal layering
When donning SCBA, the fire retardant hood should be worn __________
Over the facepiece straps
During an emergency response, passengers in an apparatus __________
must be seated and securely belted before apparatus moves
The best way to break through a tempered plate glass door is to use a tool to shatter the glass ______
At the bottom corner of the door
Which of the following knots would be used to hoist an axe or similar tool?
half-hitch and a clove hitch
What should be done when the area of origin cannot be accuratley determined?
Delay overhaul operations beyond locating and extinguishing fires
Which of the following may make ventilation difficult in commercial, institutional, educational, and multifamily residential structures?
Energy conservation measures
Which of the following is one of the 10 standards firefighting orders for wildland fires?
Base all actions on current and expected behavior of the fire
An SCBA should be cleaned how often?
Immediately after each use
When opening windows during a structure fire, opening the wrong window can ________
Draw fire to uninvolved sections
How many components assemblies are in an open-circuit SCBA?
4
During a 2 firefighter ladder pivot, which beam, in relation to the building, should be used for the pivot?
closest to
Passengers on an apparatus should wear seatbelts, as well as _____
hearing protection
What is the formula for calculating the proper distance between the butt of the ladder and the building?
Divide the working length of the ladder by 4
Horizontal ventilation is best described as __________
Venting a structure through doors and windows
When attacking fires in upper levels of structures, when may hoselines be connected on the fire floor?
If the standpipe system is located in a protected stairwell
After closing a dry barrel hydrant, and capping all but one discharge, a slight vacuum felt when placing a hand over the uncapped discharge would indicate that the hydrant is ________
draining
Which construction material is often used for decorative purposed such as moldings, wall covering, and mantel pieces and can often melt, contributing to fuel load?
Plastics
Fire streams from smooth bore nozzles with good reach and volume will have a nozzle pressure of ______
50 psi
What actions should be taken if hazardous materials are found to be present when fighting a ground cover fire?
Establish a perimeter and withdraw designated distance
Which organization is most likely to turn shut of natural gas at an incident?
utility companies
The most common form of fire department radio communications is?
clear text
Which of the following is a projectile which might come from a vehicle fire?
Trunk lid support struts
What is the minimum amount of supply hose initially pulled from the apparatus when connecting to a hydrant on a forward lay?
Enough to reach and wrap around the hydrant
Gate valve is used on a hoseline in order to control __________
Control the flow from a hydrant
A fire stream is identified by ___________
the type and size
Slowly closing nozzles, hydrants, valves and hose clamps can prevent ________
Damage from water hammer
Which of the following hose loads places the hose on edge in the hose bed?
Accordion
The transfer of thermal energy by the movement of a fluid is called _________
Convection
Which of the following allows a mutual aid department to operate electrical lights and tools off each other’s generators and power sources?
Adapter connections
Besides cutting, a flat head axe can be used as what kind of tool?
striking
When attacking fires in upper levels of structures, which of the following would be a use of elevators?
Transport personnel, firefighting tools, and equipment to staging area
What sign of incendiary fire may be indicated if applying water to a fire increases the fires intensity and spreads the fire in several directions?
A burning liquid accelerate
The most common type of SCBA used in the fire service.
Open-circuit
To function effectively as a firefighter, you must meet the requirements of NFPA ____
1001
Cribbing or shoring blocks are used to prevent unintentional closing when forcing __________
overhead doors
What is commonly referred to as green wood?
wood with a high moisture content
Which statemtn is accurate about station/work uniform?
Station/work uniform can consist of any type of casual clothing
A pike pole is which type of forcible entry tool?
Pushing/pulling
The system that identifies and tracks firefighters working in hazardous locations at an incident is called a(an) ____________
Personnel accountability sytem
After searching a room, firefighters should ___________
Leave a sign indicating the room has been searched
When deploying a roof ladder onto a pitched roof, the folding hooks should be opened ______________
Immediately after the ladder is removed from the apparatus
Added water weight from master stream operations _________
Increase the potential for structural collapse
Which of the following statements about hoselines and overhaul is accurate?
At least one attack line should be available in the event of rekindle
A hose clamp should be applied at least what distance behind the apparatus?
20ft
Horizontal ventilation is the removal of heat, smoke, and gases through which of the following?
windows and doors
What material is used to coat wood handles to prevent warping and roughness?
boiled linseed oil
What factors have the greatest influence on the behavior of ground cover fires, they are __________
fuel, weather, and topography
When working in an incident a downed power line, the safety zone should be at least how many spans on each side of the downed power lines?
1
An auxiliary electrical equipment must be _________
waterproof
A burst section of hose should be ____________
replaced with 2 additional sections
Which of the following is a rubber-covered hose that is usually carried pre-connected coiled on reels?
booster hoselines
What of the following would be a LAST resort if evacuation of a building is required?
breach a wall
AFFF fire extinguishers are rated for _________
Class B
When a hydrant connection is made, the hydrant should be opened ________________
to a fully open position
Which of the following refers to the area of unburned fuels next to the involved area of ground cover fire?
green
In a ground cover fire, grass and field crops are defined as _________
surface fuels
Which of the following is a guideline for ladder placement?
Place ladder to the side of openings such as doors
Which two factors affect how wood reacts to fire conditoins?
Size and moisture content of the wood
Which of the following is an equipment limitation of SCBA?
limited visibility
LPG is explosive in concentrations between what percentages?
1.5 and 10
Two of the most common methods used to don an SCBA is to ________________
Over the head and coat
Prevent, prepare, protect, and persuade are the ____________
life safety initiatives from the NFPA
What is the primary purpose of a spanner wrench?
loosening and tightening couplings
