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FIRE SUPRESSION, FIRE PREVENTION, ETC. Flashcards

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

A

12%

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2
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Level of oxygen present in the air.

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21%

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3
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. Level of oxygen wherein the person becomes unconscious.

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9%

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4
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What do you call the first phase of fire?

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Incipient

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5
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The first known firefighting unit was organized thousands of years B.C.

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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

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7
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A 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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Flame over

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

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Flashover

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9
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Heat transfer between solid-like metals.

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Conduction

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Heat transfer between a solid surface and a fluid.

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Convection

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

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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

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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

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14
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To protect properties of value from preventable damages.

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Salvage

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15
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Prevent fire from rekindling.

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Overhaul

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

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Fire Extinguisher

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

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Hydrant

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18
Q

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

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Backdraft

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19
Q

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

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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

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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

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

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Squirt

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23
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An apparatus that enables to secure water-scarce areas for speedy firefighting
operation.

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Water Tank

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

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Chemical Truck

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25
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The basic procedure in putting out fires by cooling /removing the element of heat or
reducing the temperature.

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Quenching

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26
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Classification of fire involving combustible metal and alloy lime magnesium,
sodium, lithium, and potassium.

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Class D

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27
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Classification of fire involving electricity.

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Class C

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28
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A piece of firefighting equipment is used to direct or control a stream of water.

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Nozzle

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29
Q

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

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30
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Classification of fire involving flammable and combustible liquids, gasses, and
grease like gasoline, oils, alcohol, etc.

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Class B

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31
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Classification of fire involving ordinary combustibles lime woods, paper, cloth,
plastic, etc.

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Class A

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32
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The basic procedure in putting out the fire by removing oxygen or oxidizing agent of fire.

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Smothering

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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

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

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Rescue

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35
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The basic procedure in putting out the fire by removing or reducing fuel.

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Starving

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36
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The basic procedure is putting out the fire by stopping the chain reaction.

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Inhibiting

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

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Oxygen

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38
Q

Form of energy that raises the temperature.

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Heat

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39
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Any material or substance that is capable of burning.

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Fuel

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

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Combustion

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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

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42
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A combination of material, mostly unburned hydrocarbons and a product of fire.

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Smoke

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43
Q

It protects the feet from burn injuries, punctures, wounds and is insulated materials/environment.

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Protective Boots

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44
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It protects the firefighter’s trunk and limbs against cuts, abrasions, and burns injuries.

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Protective Coats and Trousers

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45
Q

Protects the head from impact and puncture as well as scalding water.

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Helmet

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46
Q

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

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Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

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47
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The minimum temperature to which fuel in the air must be heated to start self-sustained combustion.

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Ignition Temperature

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48
Q

To put out the main body of the fire.

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Extinguishment

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49
Q

Tools or equipment used by firefighters to make an opening in walls and floors.

A

Axes

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50
Q

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

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51
Q

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

A

No

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52
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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

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53
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The most common agent used in fire suppression.

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Water

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54
Q

Tools or equipment used by firefighters to open ceiling on fire extension.

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Pike Poles/Paster Hooks

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55
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An instrument used by firefighters to quick access to windows and roofs of one and two-storey buildings.

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Straight Ladder

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56
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Kind of pumps used during firefighting operation and equipped with a fire hose.

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Portable Pumps

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57
Q

An essential component of every procedure carried out by firefighters.

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Safety

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58
Q

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

A

Touch

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59
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A stream of water after it leaves the tip of a nozzle thru a fir hose until it reaches the desired point of use.

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Fire Stream

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60
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What do you call the force per unit area in a water stream?

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Pressure

61
Q

A mechanical device is used to create pressure.

A

Pump

62
Q

Controls the amount of water that flows to the tip.

A

Shutoff Valve

63
Q

Loss of pressure as a column of water is raised to a certain height or elevation due to gravity.

A

Back Pressure

64
Q

The resulting surge of water when it flows thru a fire hose or pipe is suddenly stopped.

A

Water Hammer

65
Q

Filing up a pump with water to eliminate airlocks to allow drafting.

A

Priming

66
Q

A pump that uses impellers to impart velocity to water by centrifugal force.

A

Centrifugal Pump

67
Q

Two (2) basic types of water storage containers are Ground Container and ____.

A

Elevated Container

68
Q

The combustion process consumes oxygen while producing gasses that either physically displaces or dilutes their concentration

A

Oxygen Deficiency

69
Q

The pressure of water when at rest or motionless.

A

Static Pressure

70
Q

The volume of water produced per unit time.

A

Rate of Discharge

71
Q

A type of occupancy in which 50 or more people gather together for the purpose such as entertainment, worship, amusement, etc.

A

PLACES OF ASSEMBLY

72
Q

A type of occupancy in which buildings used for the purpose such as treatment or
care of persons suffering from physical or mental illness.

A

INSTITUTIONAL

73
Q

A type of occupancy where a building or structure in which two or more classes of
occupancies are present.

A

MIXED

74
Q

A type of occupancy used for the purpose of selling merchandise or goods.

A

MERCHANTILE

75
Q

A type of occupancy in which six or more people gather for purpose of instruction.

A

EDUCATIONAL

76
Q

A type of occupancy wherein a building is designed for making products of all kinds and devoted to operations such as processing, assembling, mixing,
packaging, etc.

A

INDUSTRIAL

77
Q

An occupancy where buildings are used for transacting business like office for
lawyers, doctors, dentists, court houses, libraries, etc.

A

BUSINESS

78
Q

Any substance or material in any form or quantity poses an unreasonable risk to safety, health, and property.

A

HAZARD MATERIAL

79
Q

Any act or condition which increases or may cause an increase in the probability of the occurrence of fire or which may hinder, delay, obstruct or interfere with firefighting operation.

A

FIRE HAZARD

80
Q

The act or process of removal or neutralizing fire hazard.

A

ABATEMENT

81
Q

Any liquid having a flashpoint below normal room temperature, 37.8°C or 100°F.

A

FLAMMABLE LIQUID

82
Q

What is the minimum height of a building from street level requiring for a standpipe installation?

A

5 METERS

83
Q

Refers to all measures towards the avoidance or occurrence of fire.

A

FIRE PREVENTION

84
Q

The number of a person that can occupy a given area and vacate the same area in a
given time.

A

OCCUPANT LOAD

85
Q

A tool or implementing arm or mechanism of Fire Prevention and Control to determine the defects, deficiencies, or violations of a building.

A

FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION

86
Q

Any liquid having a flashpoint at or above normal room temperature, 37.8°C.

A

COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID

87
Q

Any liquid which causes fire when in contact with an organic matter or certain chemicals.

A

CORROSIVE LIQUID

88
Q

A written authorization granted by building officials allowing an applicant to proceed with the construction of a specific project.

A

BUILDING PERMIT

89
Q

How many centimeters is the equivalent of one (1) unit width of exit?

A

55cm

90
Q

The weight of all the permanent parts of the building/structure.

A

DEAD LOAD

91
Q

Refers to all measures to avoid fire spread.

A

CONTROL

92
Q

The element of Fire Prevention and Control involves fire safety inspection, fire protection system, and pre-fire plans

A

ENGINEERING

93
Q

The element of Fire Prevention and Control that undertake seminars, training, or fire drills.

A

EDUCATION

94
Q

The element of Fire Prevention and Control involving fire code.

A

ENFORCEMENT

95
Q

The science that deals with the study of the composition and structure of fire.

A

CHEMISTRY OF FIRE

96
Q

A violation is described as multiple electrical connections.

A

OCTOPUS CONNECTION

97
Q

A continuous and unobstructed route to the exit.

A

MEANS OF EGRESS

98
Q

Improper ventilationay reault in a?

A

BACKDRAFT

99
Q

The incident priority focuses much on the extinguishment of the fire.

A

LIFE SAFETY

100
Q

When the marginal strategy is utilized by a commander the incident priority is ___.

A

SEARCH AND RESCUE

101
Q

Created for specific incidents based on priorities and tactical objectives?

A

INCIDENT STABILIZATION

102
Q

The action of action taken to achieve the chosen strategy?

A

LIFE SAFETY

103
Q

Is the removal of smoke, heat, and toxic gases which require timing in relation to rescue of fire attack.

A

VENTILATION

104
Q

Is an overall plan for controlling an incident or situation and describing how in general terms the operation will conduct?

A

STRATEGIC PLAN

105
Q

As used in the fire sue it means any building or materials that are likely to become invalid either directly or indirectly with existing fire?

A

EXPOSURE

106
Q

Is the action that is necessary to contain the fire in the smallest parable area?

A

CONFINEMENT

107
Q

Is the final task performed by firefighters at the scene of the fire?

A

OVERHAUL

108
Q

Is a property conversation method that includes throwing covers and making a catch-all of the chutes.

A

SALVAGE

109
Q

Gases that are less dense than air tend to rising and dumpster when released, an
example of which is ___.

A

METHANE

110
Q

Gases are viper with viper densities greater than tend to huge the ground and trails as directed by terrain and wind. An example of this is ___.

A

LPG

111
Q

A type of size-up that generally occurs during inspection of the building which is made prior to the fire.

A

PRELIMINARY SIZE UP

112
Q

Knowing the location of the emergency will provide knowledge as to the number
and types of companies that can be expected this size up is known as ____.

A

PRE-ALARM SIZE UP

113
Q

Is the immediate estimate of the situation made by an officer in charge of the fire
upon arrived at the scene.

A

RESPONSE SIZE UP

114
Q

A column of hot genes, flames, and smoke rising above a fire?

A

PLUME

115
Q

A transition in fire development wherein a substance reach temperature more or less
simultaneously and fire spread rapidly throughout the space?

A

FLASHOVER

116
Q

One of the most common methods of extinguishing is ____ with water.

A

WATER

117
Q

The fire can be extinguished by stopping the flow of liquids as gaseous fuel or by removing solid fuel in the path of a fire.

A

FUEL REMOVAL

118
Q

Another method of fuel removal is to allow a fire tip to burn until all ___.

A

FUEL IS CONSUMED

119
Q

An extinguishment theory separates the fuel from oxygen by blanketing in smothering.

A

OXYGEN

120
Q

A fire extinguishment theory utilizes extinguishing agents such as dry chemicals, AFFF, CO2, or halons.

A

CHEMICAL FLAME INHIBITION

121
Q

Most ignitable liquids have a specific gravity of less than 1 use of ___ the fuel can float on its while continuing to burns and it could unintentionally spread the fire.

A

WATER

122
Q

The number of leaves that an employee can earn within a year.

A

30 days

123
Q

To what office shall Fire Code Fees be paid.

A

Local treasury

124
Q

The decree creating the Fire Code of the Philippines.

A

PD 1185

125
Q

The decree separating the police, fire, and jail management.

A

PD 765

126
Q

When did the fire code take effect?

A

June 27, 1978

127
Q

First Filipino Fire Chief.

A

Capt. Jacinto Lorenzo

128
Q

The incident that occurred in 1911 in New York leads to the adoption and promulgation of Fire Codes.

A

great triangle fire

129
Q

Organized in 1896 to set standard fire prevention and fire procedures.

A

National Fire Protection Association

130
Q

The location in which a crime occurred.

A

crime scene

131
Q

Self-incrimination statement of a suspect short of acknowledgment of guilt.

A

admission

132
Q

A direct acknowledgment of one’s guilt, or some essential parts of the commission of the criminal act itself.

A

confession

133
Q

An act committed by any person who burns or sets fire to the property of another.

A

arson

134
Q

Investigation report indicating more details on the fire incident which follows after Spot Investigation Report.

A

progress investigation report

135
Q

The three (3) I’s of Investigation are Information, Instrumentation, and ___.

A

interrogation

136
Q

Refers to the accomplishment of the criminal act.

A

intent

137
Q

In the modern sense of the term means THE ACTUAL COMMISSION OF THE CRIME CHARGED.

A

corpus delicti

138
Q

The force that impels one to do an act or that induces a criminal to act.

A

motive

139
Q

In this crime scene search method, one searcher is assigned to each subdivision of a
quadrant, then each quadrant is cut into another set of quadrants.

A

zone search method

140
Q

In this crime scene search method, three (3) searchers follow each other along the path of a spiral, beginning on the outside and spiraling in towards the center.

A

spiral search method

141
Q

Investigation Report finalizing/closing a particular fire incident.

A

final investigation report

142
Q

The collection of facts in order to identify the guilty part, locate the guilty party and provide evidence for his guilt.

A

criminal investigation

143
Q

A sudden conversation of potential energy into kinetic energy in the form of rapidly expanding gases is usually accompanied by heat and light.

A

explosion

144
Q

Code with the primary objectives of establishing basic materials quality and electrical work standards for the safe use of electricity.

A

Philippine Electrical Code

145
Q

What are the six cardinals points of investigation?

A

what, when, who, where, why, and how / 5W & 1H

146
Q

What is the penalty imposed on any person who commits arson?

A

prison mayor

147
Q

Type of fire wherein total damages does not exceed 5,000 pesos.

A

index fire

148
Q

Investigation report made just after responding to a fire incident.

A

spot investigation report

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