Fire Streams Flashcards
More gross heat absorption/expansion,low reach
Fog
Fast mobile,moderate to high volume.
1-3/4
Big water,big knockdown, slow/immobile.
2-1/2
Mostly stationary,slow to set up,maximum water.
Master stream
The__________is placed between the fire and persons endangered by it.
First stream
When no life is endangered the ______________is placed between the fire and the most severe exposure.
First stream
The_____________is taken to the secondary means of egress(always bear in mind the presence of men/women opposite the )________________.
Second line
Are particularly effective when used one large open type fires
Ladder pipes/Aerial streams
________________Attack positions should achieve an effect on the fire quickly
Offensive
If you apply water to an offensive position and the fire does not go out and improve fireground conditions then__________________
Back out
Fire officers must be mindful that when several engines attempt to draw from the same water system, considerably less water is available and at a reduced_______________
Residual pressure
More penetration,reach and striking power , less steam conversion.
Solid stream