Firefighting Fundamentals Flashcards
What fire extinguishing agents are used for a class a fire
Water
Afff
What is the primary duty of firefighting
To save lives
What does afff stand for
Aqueous film forming foam
What fire extinguishing agents are used for a class b fire
Afff
Halon
Purple k powder (PKP)
Carbon dioxide
Water in large quantities sprayed Ina high velocity fog pattern is used to fight what class if fire
Delta
What add percentages are approved for naval use
3%
6%
What is the shelf life for afff when stored in protected area
Unlimited
Water is an effective fire fighting agent for cooling what
Aircraft fuselage
Ordnance
Batteries
How does Halon 1211 extinguish fires
Inhibiting the chemical chain reaction
Carbon dioxide fire fighting equipment comes in what two sizes
15 pound portable units
50 pound wheeled units
PKP is primarily used for what class of fire
Bravo