FireFighter 2 Part 2 Flashcards
What position is required to be filled at all incidents?
command
What command is it when a firefighter reports to one supervisor?
Unity of Command
Aeration mixes _____ with air
Foam
What are the two types of command?
single and unified command
What does it mean when the stem on an O.S. and Y valve is out?
it is open
Form of electric heat energy
Arcing
What sprinkler head is designed to be mounted on top of the supply piping?
upright
Where is decontamination performed?
Warm zone
Where are chocks placed on a vehicle
Both in front and behind tires
Which foam can be used for spill-related fires involving gas and light hydrocarbon fuels?
AFFF
How is a hydrant labeled on a map
H in rectangle
Which method is used at fires where the firefighter can use an object to deflect the foam stream and let flow down?
bounce off method
Sprinkler system with all heads of the open type
Deluge
What should be used to protect flammable gas containers that are exposed to heavy fire?
unmanned master stream
The most reliable system of all fire protection devices?
Automatic sprinkler
Metal/wooden plates used to connect and strengthen intersections of metal and wood truss
Gusset plates
Multiple connections for electrical purposes
Junction box
What valve keeps the gas from escaping into the atmosphere?
discharge valve
What is the expansion ratio of propane?
270:1
MC 306
gasoline 1203 (🤷 not sure what they mean)
What attack is an offensive fire attack method intended to cook the fire compartment from a safe location?
transitional attack
AFFF
3-6%
Which sprinkler head uses a glass bulb filled with glycerin or alcohol?
frangible bulb
How do you know when an OS&Y is open
Threaded portion of stem visible
Established set of criteria by which tactical decisions can be made based on an assessment of the benefits to be gained compared to risk involved
Risk management
What is a primary source of information for the incident report?
property owner/occupant
Compressed Air Foam System
Class A Foam
What type of survey is voluntary inspection and for residential buildings?
fire safety survey
Who orders multiple alarms/additional resources for large scale incidents?
Incident Commander
Class A Foam
Reduces surface tension
When should overhaul be started?
After fire investigator goes over scene
Who are the stop, drop and roll and EDITH taught to?
young children
What is used to cut a windshield
reciprocating saw
Fire resistive material is rated for how many hours?
2-4
What are water-soluble flammable liquids?
polar solvents
Hose testing, make sure to document the date and results
True
What fire effect is to indicate exactly how long a material was exposed to fire?
depth of char
What connection does an FDC have
2 1/2 female ends
What do you do after cutting the steering wheel rim off?
sharp edges must be covered
Basement fire w/ no windows
Cut hole in floor above fire
What tool is used to break a window shield
Axe
What are the two body frames?
body-over-frame and unibody
Ventilation hole
4x4
Which body type has no beams?
unibody
When working a confined spaces what should you assume?
IDLH
Mechanical ventilation
Ideal to go with the wind
Foam proportioning mixing water w/ appropriate water solution
batch mixing
LPG leak
Wear full PPE
Polices are examples of standing plans designed to provide guidance for decision making
True
Computer Aid Dispatch
helps tele communicators with dispatch information
Preferred method to control flammable liquid fire
Use of foam
