Fire Suppression

Question 1

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

Answer 1

12%

Ans: 12%

Question 2

Level of oxygen present in air.

Answer 2

21%

Ans: 21%

Question 3

Level of oxygen wherein the person becomes unconscious.

Answer 3

9%

Ans: 9%

Question 4

What do you call the first phase of fire.

Answer 4

Incipient

Ans: Incipient

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Bucket Brigade

Ans: Bucket Brigade

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Flash Point

Ans: Flash Point

Question 7

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.

Answer 7

Flameover

Ans: Flameover

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Flashover

Ans: Flashover

Question 9

Heat transfer between solid like metals.

Answer 9

Conduction

Ans: Conduction

Question 10

Heat transfer between a solid surface and a fluid.

Answer 10

Convection

Ans: Convection

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Radiation

Ans: Radiation

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Cover Exposure

Ans: Cover Exposure

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Confinement

Ans: Confinement

Question 14

To protect properties of value from preventable damages.

Answer 14

Salvage

Ans: Salvage

Question 15

Prevent fire from rekindling.

Answer 15

Overhaul

Ans: Overhaul

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Fire Extinguisher

Ans: Fire Extinguisher

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Hydrant

Ans: Hydrant

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Backdraft

Ans: Backdraft

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Ventilation

Ans: Ventilation

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Pumper Truck / Fire Engine

Ans: Pumper Truck / Fire Engine

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Aerial Platform

Ans: Aerial Platform

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Squirt

Ans: Squirt

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Water Tank

Ans: Water Tank

Question 24

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.

Answer 24

Chemical Truck

Ans: Chemical Truck

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Nozzle ## Footnote Ans: Nozzle

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Fire Hose ## Footnote Ans: Fire Hose

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Class A ## Footnote Ans: Class A

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Class B ## Footnote Ans: Class B

Question 29

Classification of fire involving electricity.

Answer 29

Class C ## Footnote Ans: Class C

Question 30

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

Answer 30

Class D ## Footnote Ans: Class D

Question 31

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

Answer 31

Quenching ## Footnote Ans: Quenching

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Smothering ## Footnote Ans: Smothering

Question 33

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

Answer 33

Pre-Fire Planning ## Footnote Ans: Pre-Fire Planning

Question 34

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

Answer 34

Rescue ## Footnote Ans: Rescue

Question 35

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

Answer 35

Starving ## Footnote Ans: Starving

Question 36

Basic procedure in putting out fire by stopping chain reaction.

Answer 36

Inhibiting ## Footnote Ans: Inhibiting

Question 37

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

Answer 37

Oxygen ## Footnote Ans: Oxygen

Question 38

Form of energy that raises temperature.

Answer 38

Heat ## Footnote Ans: Heat

Question 39

Any material or substance capable of burning.

Answer 39

Fuel ## Footnote Ans: Fuel

Question 40

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

Answer 40

Combustion ## Footnote Ans: Combustion

Question 41

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

Answer 41

Fire ## Footnote Ans: Fire

Question 42

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

Answer 42

Ignition Temperature ## Footnote Ans: Ignition Temperature

Question 43

To put out the main body of the fire.

Answer 43

Extinguishment ## Footnote Ans: Extinguishment

Question 44

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

Answer 44

Smoke ## Footnote Ans: Smoke

Question 45

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

Answer 45

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus ## Footnote Ans: Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

Question 46

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

Answer 46

Ignition Temperature ## Footnote Example sentence: The ignition temperature of gasoline is approximately 495°F.

Question 47

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

Answer 47

Extinguishment

Question 48

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

Answer 48

Smoke

Question 49

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

Answer 49

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

Question 50

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

Answer 50

Helmet

Question 51

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

Answer 51

Protective Coats and Trousers

Question 52

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

Answer 52

Protective Boots

Question 53

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?

Answer 53

Forcible Entry

Question 54

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

Answer 54

No

Question 55

What is the most common agent used in fire suppression?

Answer 55

Water

Question 56

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

Answer 56

Reduction of Heat

Question 57

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

Answer 57

Axes

Question 58

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

Answer 58

Pike Poles/Paster Hooks

Question 59

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

Answer 59

Straight Ladder

Question 60

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

Answer 60

Portable Pumps

Question 61

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

Answer 61

Safety

Question 62

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

Answer 62

Touch

Question 63

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?

Answer 63

Fire Stream

Question 64

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

Answer 64

Pressure

Question 65

What is the mechanical device used to create pressure?

Answer 65

Pump

Question 66

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

Answer 66

Shutoff Valve

Question 67

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

Answer 67

Priming

Question 68

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

Answer 68

Water Hammer

Question 69

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

Answer 69

Back Pressure

Question 70

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

Answer 70

Centrifugal Pump

Question 71

What is the volume of water produced per unit time?

Answer 71

Rate of Discharge

Question 72

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

Answer 72

Static Pressure

Question 73

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

Answer 73

Oxygen Deficiency

Question 74

What are the two basic types of water storage containers?

Answer 74

Ground Container and Elevated Container