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Fire Suppression Flashcards

1
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Level of oxygen when a person feels dizziness, headache and rapid fatigue.

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12%

Ans: 12%

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Level of oxygen present in air.

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21%

Ans: 21%

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3
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Level of oxygen wherein the person becomes unconscious.

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9%

Ans: 9%

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4
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What do you call the first phase of fire.

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Incipient

Ans: Incipient

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5
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First known firefighting unit organized thousands of years B.C.

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Bucket Brigade

Ans: Bucket Brigade

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6
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The min. temperature at which a liquid fuel gives off sufficient vapor to form an ignitable mixture.

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Flash Point

Ans: Flash Point

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Condition that occurs when a portion of the fire gases trapped at the upper level of a room ignite, spreading flame across the ceiling of the room.

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Flameover

Ans: Flameover

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8
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State at which everything in a confined area ignites at almost the same time.

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Flashover

Ans: Flashover

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Heat transfer between solid like metals.

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Conduction

Ans: Conduction

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Heat transfer between a solid surface and a fluid.

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Convection

Ans: Convection

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Mode of heat transfer involving two bodies separated by a distance.

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Radiation

Ans: Radiation

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12
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To prevent fire from extending to other uninvolved buildings or structures.

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Cover Exposure

Ans: Cover Exposure

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13
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To prevent the fire from extending to other uninvolved portions of the burning buildings.

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Confinement

Ans: Confinement

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14
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To protect properties of value from preventable damages.

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Salvage

Ans: Salvage

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15
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Prevent fire from rekindling.

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Overhaul

Ans: Overhaul

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16
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A device containing chemicals, fluid and gasses for extinguishing and used for small area of fire.

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Fire Extinguisher

Ans: Fire Extinguisher

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17
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An upright pipe, usually in a street, connected to a water main with a valve to which a hose can be attached.

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Hydrant

Ans: Hydrant

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18
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Unburned smoke is heated in the absence of oxygen and produces explosive force once oxygen in introduced.

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Backdraft

Ans: Backdraft

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19
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Carefully planned release of the products of combustion from a confined area or structure.

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Ventilation

Ans: Ventilation

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20
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Firefighting apparatus designed to use diverse water supply sources as hydrants usually equipped with a water tank and centrifugal pump.

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Pumper Truck / Fire Engine

Ans: Pumper Truck / Fire Engine

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21
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Firefighting apparatus usually used in firefighting operations of high-rise structures.

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Aerial Platform

Ans: Aerial Platform

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22
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A firefighting apparatus equipped with monitor nozzle, which can be rotated 90° horizontally and 240° vertically.

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Squirt

Ans: Squirt

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23
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An aparatus which enables to secure water scarce areas for speedy firefighting operation.

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Water Tank

Ans: Water Tank

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24
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A firefighting apparatus capable of discharging foams which is the most effective means to extinguish not only ordinary Class A but also Class B fires.

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Chemical Truck

Ans: Chemical Truck

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25
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A piece of firefighting equipment used to direct or control a stream of water.

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Nozzle

Ans: Nozzle

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26
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A type of flexible tube used to carry water under pressure from the source to a point of discharge.

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Fire Hose

Ans: Fire Hose

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27
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Classification of fire involving ordinary combustibles like woods, paper, cloth, plastic, etc.

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Class A

Ans: Class A

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28
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Classification of fire involving flammable and combustible liquids, gases, and grease like gasoline, oils, alcohol, etc.

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Class B

Ans: Class B

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29
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Classification of fire involving electricity.

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Class C

Ans: Class C

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30
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Classification of fire involving combustible metal and alloy like magnesium, sodium, lithium and potassium.

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Class D

Ans: Class D

31
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Basic procedure in putting out fires by cooling/removing the element of heat or reducing the temperature.

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Quenching

Ans: Quenching

32
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Basic procedure in putting out fire by removing oxygen or oxidizing agent of fire.

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Smothering

Ans: Smothering

33
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To know the problems and what to do in case fire starts in a particular building or area.

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Pre-Fire Planning

Ans: Pre-Fire Planning

34
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Removal of victims from endangered areas and bringing them to a place of safety.

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Rescue

Ans: Rescue

35
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Basic procedure in putting out fire by removing or reducing fuel.

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Starving

Ans: Starving

36
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Basic procedure in putting out fire by stopping chain reaction.

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Inhibiting

Ans: Inhibiting

37
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What is the third element of fire if fuel and heat are present.

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Oxygen

Ans: Oxygen

38
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Form of energy that raises temperature.

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Heat

Ans: Heat

39
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Any material or substance capable of burning.

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Fuel

Ans: Fuel

40
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A chemical reaction that releases energy as heat and usually light.

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Combustion

Ans: Combustion

41
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A rapid, self-sustaining oxidation process accompanied by the evolution of heat and light in varying intensities.

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Fire

Ans: Fire

42
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The minimum temperature to which a fuel in air must be heated to start self-sustained combustion.

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Ignition Temperature

Ans: Ignition Temperature

43
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To put out the main body of the fire.

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Extinguishment

Ans: Extinguishment

44
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A combination of material, mostly unburned hydrocarbons and a product of fire.

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Smoke

Ans: Smoke

45
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An apparatus that protects the face and lungs from toxic smoke and products of combustion.

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Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

Ans: Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

46
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What is the term for the minimum temperature to which a fuel in air must be heated to start self sustained combustion?

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Ignition Temperature

Example sentence: The ignition temperature of gasoline is approximately 495°F.

47
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What is the term for putting out the main body of the fire?

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Extinguishment

48
Q

What is the term for a combination of material, mostly unburned hydrocarbons and a product of fire?

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Smoke

49
Q

What is the term for an apparatus that protects the face and lungs from toxic smoke and products of combustion?

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Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

50
Q

What is the term for protecting the head from impact and puncture as well as scalding water?

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Helmet

51
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What is the term for protecting the firefighters trunk and limbs against cuts, abrasions and burn injuries?

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Protective Coats and Trousers

52
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What is the term for protecting the feet from burn injuries, punctures, wounds and insulated materials/environment?

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Protective Boots

53
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What is the term for a technique used by firemen to gain access to a structure whose normal means of access is locked, blocked or nonexistent?

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Forcible Entry

54
Q

In a Class C fire, can you use water as extinguishing agent?

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No

55
Q

What is the most common agent used in fire suppression?

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Water

56
Q

What do you call the extinguishment mechanism wherein water-based or aqueous agents are highly effective in reducing the temperature of fire?

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Reduction of Heat

57
Q

What are tools or equipments used by firefighters to make an opening in walls and floors?

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Axes

58
Q

What are tools or equipment used by firefighters to open ceiling on fire extension?

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Pike Poles/Paster Hooks

59
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What is the instrument used by firefighters to quickly access windows and roofs of one and two storey buildings?

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Straight Ladder

60
Q

What kind of pumps are used during firefighting operation and equipped with fire hose?

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Portable Pumps

61
Q

What is an essential component of every procedure carried out by firefighters?

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Safety

62
Q

Aside from sight, sound and electronic sensors, what is another way in detecting hidden fires?

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Touch

63
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What is the term for a stream of water after it leaves the tip of a nozzle thru a fire hose until it reaches the desired point of use?

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Fire Stream

64
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What do you call the force per unit area in a water stream?

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Pressure

65
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What is the mechanical device used to create pressure?

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Pump

66
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What controls the amount of water that flows to the tip?

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Shutoff Valve

67
Q

What is the term for filling up a pump with water to eliminate air locks to allow drafting?

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Priming

68
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What is the resulting surge of water when it flows thru a fire hose or pipe is suddenly stopped?

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Water Hammer

69
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What is the loss of pressure as a column of water is raised to a certain height or elevation due to gravity?

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Back Pressure

70
Q

What is a pump which uses impellers to impart velocity to water by centrifugal force?

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Centrifugal Pump

71
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What is the volume of water produced per unit time?

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Rate of Discharge

72
Q

What is the pressure of water when at rest or motionless?

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Static Pressure

73
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What is the combustion process that consumes oxygen while producing gases that either physically displaces or dilutes its concentration?

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Oxygen Deficiency

74
Q

What are the two basic types of water storage containers?

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Ground Container and Elevated Container

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