FireFighter I Flashcards
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Adjustable sections of tempered glass encased in a metal frame that overlap each other when closed?
Jalousie window
SCBAs must carry enough air for a minimum of ________ minutes?
30 minutes
PASS alarm will go off if a firefighter is motionless for how long?
30 seconds
Many people prop a wood or metal rod in the track of a sliding door. If this happens, how would you make an entry?
Find another means of entry
Which type of ladder should you use around power lines?
none
Difference between the remote pressure gauge and air cylinder gauge should be less that what?
10%
PIV says what?
Open, shut
A trench cut is classified as what type of cut?
secondary
What knot creates a secure loop at the working end of the rope?
Figure eight on a bite
On which part of the SCBA are the working parts mounted?
Backpack
Which connection is used to fill a downed firefighters bottle?
RIC UAC
What is the first step of cleaning an SCBA
Inspect it for any damage that might have occured
Underground water valves are accessed through what?
Curb box
Hose roll to where both couplings are on the outside of the roll
Single dount roll
What do you need to maintain while mounting a fire apparatus
One hand and one foot
If you have a fire in the trunk of a vehicle, initial access can sometimes be made how?
Knocking out the tail light assembly
A battering ram is which kind of tool?
Striking
What are 3 things to look for when selecting an electrical cord? ___, without cuts or defects, and properly sized to handle level of amperage
Insulation
What is a round turn
Piece of rope looped to form a complete circle with two parallel ends
Which type of fire extinguisher corrodes and damages sensitive electrical equipment
Dry chemical
If someone calls the firestation, what should you do?
Answer promptly and professionally. Identify yourself, your agency, and your location. Determine immediately if there is an emergency
When donning an SCBA, firefighters should determine that the cylinder has at least a certain minimum specified percentage of air capacity. What is the percentage?
90%
What is the first step when donning PPE?
Place on protective hood
What part of the kernmantle rope extends the whole length with no knots or splices?
Kern
what are the three components of a roof
The supporting structure, the roof decking, and the roof covering
What is the opening pressure for a fog nozzle?
100 psi
Which nozzle moves a large volume of air?
fog
What nozzle would you use to fight a fire in a concealed area?
Piercing nozzle
What are the 3 components of fire?
Heat, fuel, oxygen
Which layer of PPE is constructed of a sturdy, flame resistant material such as nomex, kevlar, or PBI?
Outer shell
Who is responsible for securing a water source, deploying handlines, conducting search and rescue operations, and putting water on the fire?
Engine company
What is mechanical ventilation
Use fans or other powered equipment to introduce clean air or to exhaust heat and smoke
Freestanding walls that extend above the roofline are called?
Parapet wall
When a fire is below grade level and requires a handline to be placed to prevent what?
Fire from spreading vertically
What do you use to draft with
hard suction hose
Which type of glass is heat treated
Tempered
How do you force a double hung window
Place a prying tool such as the halligan between the windowsill and the bottom sash in line with the locking mechanism
What do you never use when cleaning rope?
Bleach
What is a permanent placed source for drafting from a static water source?
Dry hydrant
What is the GPM for a master stream?
350 GPM
Top and bottom rails are joined together by what to support the rungs?
Truss blocks
What is the most important thing to do before using a ladder?
Check for overhead hazards
When using positive pressure ventilation, where do you want to have the outlet or exhaust opening?
In the fire room, or as close to the seat of the fire as possible
How do you extinguish a vehicle fire?
Sweep the ground and bottom part of the vehicle while moving towards the fire
What type of door is an interior door?
Hollow core
What are outside walls?
Exterior
What type of doors are used for entrance?
Solid core
How far away should you place a ladder from a power line?
10ft
If you have one gallon of water in a 100 cubic ft room how long will it take you to extinguish it?
30 seconds
Layer of PPE that keeps liquid vapors, such as hot water or stream, from reaching the skin?
Moisture barrier
What kind of door is an entrance door?
Solid core door
How do you wash a SCBA face piece?
Fully submerged
Where are the working parts of an SCBA mounted?
Backpack
What tool is used to pull out a cylindrical lock from a door?
K tool
Approach car fire from?
Uphill, upwind
Roof construction with little to no warning before collapse?
Lightweight construction
What is a type of nozzle?
Master stream
Which state of matter has definite size and shape?
Solid
When cracks are made in a wall from heat?
Spalling
When is horizontal ventilation most effective?
When fire is under control
What part is extended on a ladder?
Fly section
What happens to a ladder if you are on an uneven surface?
Weight is shifted from one beam to another
Spring loaded piece inside SCBA facepiece does what?
Maintains positive pressure
What donning method of the SCBA has a pack on the ground with the air cylinder valve facing away from you?
Over the head method
What information is found on the helmet?
Date of manufacture
When arriving on the emergency scene the SCBA should be donned only when the apparatus stops unless____.
The SCBA is seat mounted
Class B fires?
Liquids
Class K fires
Cooking oils/fats
How many gallons are on an extinguisher rated 2A?
2.5 gallons
What extinguisher is used for class A and B fires?
Dry chemical
What hydrant has water in the barrel?
Wet barrel
Static water source?
Swimming pool
Before beginning the drafting process the engineer needs to do what?
Pull vacuum
Carbon monoxide bonds with what?
Hemoglobin
Sense when there is a problem with an electrical ground and interrupts the current, shutting down both the power source and the equipment it is feeding.
GFI
Low pressure alarm goes off when how much of the SCBA bottle has been used?
⅔
Duration ratings on the SCBA are determined by?
Physical limitations of user
Low pressure cylinders can be constructed of?
Steel
Temporary pond that holds excess water?
Water catchall
Safety glass that doesn’t shatter?
Laminated glass
What type of wall is a partition wall?
Interior
How does a revolving door collapse?
Outward
Breakdowns in the ___ division results in the injury or death of many firefighters
Communication
Which window hinge is on the side?
Casement window
What is the danger of positive pressure ventilation?
Spreading the fire
What do downed firemen call?
Mayday
What helps make sure the location of an emergency is correct?
Location verification
Crosspiece that spans the two beams of a ladder?
Rung
What does a X indicate on a door?
Room has been searched
What is a basic carry?
Cradle in arms carry
What cut is used to help firefighters see fire?
Kerf cut
After turning SCBA bottle 2-3 turns and listening for the audible low air alarm, before fonning you should do what?
Finish opening the bottle
Specializes in forcible entry, ventilation, roof operations, search and rescue, and deployment of ground ladders.
Truck company
What are the 3 types of ladders? ____, I beam, and solid beam
Trussed beam
What causes damage to the fire hose?
Mechanical damage
Which type of roll starts with folding the male coupling over?
Straight roll
When hoisting a flat head axe a figure 8 on a bight or ___ can be used?
Clove hitch
Which tool is used on double doors with panic bars?
J Tool
Which type of doors are constructed with a tongue and groove boards?
Ledge
Simple solution for gaining entry on an inward opening door?
Break small piece of glass on or adjacent to the door
Standard outward opening doors are required and found next to?
Revolving door
A simple way to force overhead doors?
Pull the emergency release
___ is used in many homes because it improves insulation?
Double or triple plan glass
Keep your hand ___ or beside the glass when breaking
Above
___ are usually found in warehouses or commercial buildings. They are awning type windows that can be projected inward or outward
Projected window
__ locks have both a locking latch and a deadbolt?
Mortise lock
___ prevents the butt from slipping out of position?
Butt spurs
A__ ladder has a top rail and a bottom rail?
Truss beam
What knot combines two ropes of equal diameter?
Figure eight bend
Which type of rope has limited stretch?
Life safety
A pike pole is hoisted___ with the head at the____
Vertical, top
___ are the mechanical looking devices used to secure and hold fly sections
Pawls
___ are the strips of metal or wood that guide a fly section?
Guides
Runs from one beam of the ladder to another? Wooden ladder?
Tie rod
After cleaning the wooden handle, apply a coat of?
Boiled linseed oil
Ladders should not be placed?
Manhole covers
___ immediate and quick attempt to locate any potential victims?
Primary search
Priority of search for victims?
Above fire
Unconscious victim down a ladder?
Back towards ladder
Carry for victims through doorways, along narrow corridors, or up or down stairs?
Two person chair carry
X indicates what?
Search and rescue completed
After cooling the ceiling or atmosphere you can then do a ____ attack?
Direct
What is an example of mechanical ventilation?
Powered vans
Uses fans to introduce clean air into the structure?
Positive pressure ventilation
1 gallon of water in a 100 cubic foot room?
30 seconds
First and last cut on a ventilation are what?
Parallel
Secondary cut used to stop fire spread?
Trench cut
Natural ventilation - open window on the
Downwind or leeward side first
Why should doors not be used for ventilation?
Compromises entry and exit for firefighters
Blocking the opening around the smoke ejector eliminate?
Recirculation
Carriers large quantity of water to a section of town or city
Primary feeder
Carries water to the end users and fire hydrants?
Distributors
Permanent mounted source for water from a static source?
Dry hydrant
Number of tankers needed for a water shuttle operation will depend upon the flow needed at the fire scene, time it takes a tanker to dump and refill, and ___.
Distance between fill site and fire scene
Simple and frequently used hose roll for general handling and transportation of hose as well as for rack storage?
Straight or storage roll
Low volume nozzles flow no more than __ GPM?
40
Nozzles that incorporate a nozzle shut off valve that is used to control the flow of water?
Low volume handline
Hose load that is laid on its edge going side to side?
Accordion hose load
When dealing with stacked and piled materials?
Water must penetrate fully to extinguish
Sweeping water under a vehicle that is on fire helps cool?
Fuel tank before it fails
Basements are difficult and dangerous because?
Limit routes of exit
Salvage efforts are aimed at preventing what type of damage?
Secondary
When water is flowing from a sprinkler head how do you stop the flow?
Shut down the system completely
PIV says what?
Open, shut
Mobile power outlets?
Junction boxes
Don’t conduct ___ until investigators are finished?
Overhaul
Most common method of protecting building contents?
Salvage cover
Using a CO monitor during overhaul doesn’t?
Check for carcinogens
Using a ___ can decrease the amount of time in overhaul?
TIC
Most common type of fire encountered by wildland firefighters?
Ground cover
Extinguish a fire at its burning edge?
Direct attack
Fire that projects out into long narrow extensions?
fingers
Responsible for rescuing victims from fires, confined spaces, trenches, and high angle situations.
Rescue company
What is the primary mission of the fire department?
Save lives and protect poverty
What enables you to work longer and reduces the risk of injury and illness.
Hydration
Most vehicle accidents take place on streets or highways. What are the biggest hazards?
Traffic
When should you don your PPE?
Before getting on the apparatus
Shut off to __ is usually a quarter turn valve with a locking device.
Natural gas
What are the respiratory hazards at a fire? Products of combustion, oxygen deficiency, and ___
Increased temperature
What’s the 4 components of a SCBA? Harness or backpack, air cylinder, face piece, and ___.
Regulatory assembly
Layer comprised of multilayered or quilted material that insulates the body from external temperatures.
Thermal
NFPA standard states boots must be equipped with?
Flame and cut resistance
2nd step when someone calls the fire station
Figure out if it is an emergency
The process of receiving a call for service and obtaining the necessary information to initiate a response?
Call receipt
Realistic use of life of no more than___% of the rated time?
50%
Face piece are equipped with___to prevent fogging of a clear lens
Nose cup
Another name for the EOSTI is what?
Low air alarm
What outlines exactly what to tell the public when taking a 911 call?
SOP
Urgent message that take priority over all other communications
Emergency traffic
What donning method is used when the air cylinder valve is facing towards you?
Coat method
LUNAR
Location, Unit, Name, Air, Resources needed
__air cylinders are generally constructed of an aluminum shell wrapped with carbon, kevlar, or glass fibers.
Composite
A___ will assume the shape of the container in which it was placed?
Liquid
A __must have visual, direct, or verbal contact when performing PAR?
Company officer
Process of transferring heat through one solid to another?
Conduction
Energized electrical equipment is what class of fire?
Class C
Which class of fire is combustible metals?
Class D
Which stage of fire produces more interaction and is dependent on the environment in the compartment?
Growth
If the___is deteriorated or the wall has been exposed to fire for a prolonged time then the wall could collapse?
Mortar
If any member or connector begins to fail?
The strength of the truss will be compromised
Partition wall is a?
Interior
Which extinguisher is used on class B and C fires only?
CO2 extinguisher
Wet chemicals extinguishers are used on___fires?
Class K
___ rope is used for hoisting or lowering equipment?
Utility
Check to make sure SCBA is at least__% of its rated pressure
90%
the __is the center or core of the rope?
Kern
Can be used to form a loop and is a knot frequently used to secure the end of the rope?
Bowline
