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1
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Know what a 4 way valve is used for and what it is

A

AKA a hydrant valve. allows you to provide water to the fire at hydrant pressure, while waiting for a second pumper to hook up and increase flow and pressure.

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2
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Know the layout of a dutchman

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Short fold in a supply hose that keeps the coupling from flipping around

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3
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What is a soft sleeve hose used for?

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To connect a pumper to a pressurized water source.

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4
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Know what a combination hose is

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A type of hose lay that splits the hose bed and connects couplings. Useful for making forward lays

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5
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Know what psi a pump supplies a sprinkler system?

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150 psi

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6
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Know what a reverse lay is.

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A reverse lay is when the hose is brought from the engine to the hydrant

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7
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Know what a defensive tactic is.

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Attack from the outside of the structure

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8
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The end of the hose being closest to the cab is known as the what?

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front

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9
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Where is the trash line most commonly found on a pumper?

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Special compartment in the front bumper

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10
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Which attack line uses hoses of different diameters?

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wyed attack line

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11
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Know the advantages of a accordion hose load

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Can be used to carry length of hose on shoulder for high rise fires

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12
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Know the basic 3 supply hose loads

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Accordion, horseshoe, flat

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13
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Know what a blitz is

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This fire suppression method knocks the main body of the fire down with a large stream

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14
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What is the purpose of creating a bight on an attack line for an interior attack?

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Create less friction points on an outward swinging door

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15
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What is a portable monitor an example of?

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master stream device

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16
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Know what should be used when a vehicle has compressed gas

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Cooled and protected just like any gas cylinder

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17
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Know what master stream device is mounted at the tip of an aerial ladder.

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ladder pipe

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18
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Know what class energized electrical fires are.

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class c

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19
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Know what an offensive operation is.

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Attacking the source of the fire at the interior of the building

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20
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Know what an indirect attack is.

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Spraying water above the fire to cool the atmosphere

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21
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Know at what degree should you approach a vehicle fire.

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45 degrees

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22
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Know in a residential construction, fresh air enters the attic space through which vent

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intake vents

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23
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Peeling or bubbling paint is an indicator of what?

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A fire is on the other side of the wall

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24
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Know for which fire attack you’d be preventing the spread of fire as your primary objective.

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defensive

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25
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Know what flow path is

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A flow path is an area within a structure where heat, smoke, and air flow from areas of higher pressure to lower pressure(

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26
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Know what SLICERS stands for

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Size-up, Locate the fire, Isolate the flow path, Cool from a safe distance, Extinguish, Rescue and Salvage at any time in the process.

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27
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Know what a transitional attack is

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An attack in which the spraying of water begins on the outside, allowing access to attack the inside

28
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Know what to use for extinguishment of combustible fires

A

water

29
Q

Know what is the correct method to stop gas

A

turn the valve off

30
Q

Know when a risk benefit analysis should be applied

A

Constantly throughout the operation

31
Q

How are tasks assigned on the fireground

A

They are assigned by the IC

32
Q

Know how a hose line can assist you when you become disoriented

A

Always keep foot or hand on handline to find your way out

33
Q

Know who goes to rehab if one person needs to go to rehab

A

Everyone in the group goes

34
Q

When should a downed firefighters facepiece be replaced with the emergency face piece from the RIC bag?

A

When the firefighter’s face piece is compromised

35
Q

What is the name of the system for tracking everyone from the time they arrive to the time they are released

A

Personnel Accountability System

36
Q

Under working conditions, an SCBA rated for 45 minutes is expected to last for how long?

A

20-25 minutes

37
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What does LUNAR stand for?

A

Location, Unit, Name, Air or Assignment, Resources needed

38
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What does PAR stand for?

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Personal accountability report is a roll call taken by supervisor

39
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What is a method commonly used to attach tags to the board on the apparatus

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Personal accountability system velcro or magnetic name tags to account for each company member on each apparatus

40
Q

What is the function of the RIC crew

A

Rescuing firefighters operating in a emergency incident

41
Q

Know what the most common areas are for making a mayday call

A

A firefighter is lost, is trapped, has an SCBA failure, or is running out of air

42
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What’s the most important component of firefighter survival?

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Communication is a critical part in emergency operations but is especially important to firefighter safety and survival

43
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Define rehabilitation

A

Is a systematic process that provides longer periods of rest and recovery in an emergency incident

44
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Know what a company officer should do if there is a change in the balance of risk/benefit at an incident.

A

“If they perceive the risk/benefit balance has shifted, it is their responsibility to report their observations to the IC.
“The IC must reevaluate the risk/benifit balance if conditions have changed”

45
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Where should you be standing when charging a supply line at a hydrant?

A

The firefighter should avoid standing between the hose line and the hydrant

46
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Know what a split hose lay is.

A

Performed by two engine companies when hose must be laid in two different directions to establish a water supply

47
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Know about a flat hose load

A

Hose loading method in which the hose is laid flat and stacked on top of the previous section. It can also be used with any size of hose

48
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Know the features of a triple hose load

A

A feature of a triple hose load is it is suitable for companies with minimal personnel

49
Q

Know the advantages/disadvantages of a forward and reverse lay

A

Advantage of forward lay is places the attack engine and its equipment close to the fire

50
Q

Know advantages of horseshoe hose load

A

It reduces the number of sharp bends in the hose

51
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Know why a combination supply line load is used.

A

It is capable of laying both single and dual supply lines

52
Q

How should attic fires generally be treated?

A

Ventilation-limited

53
Q

Know what should be used to extinguish a chimney fire.

A

Dry Chemical

54
Q

For a direct attack, know when to stop applying water

A

After all visible flame is extinguished

55
Q

Know when large handline and master streams are more often used.

A

defensive

56
Q

Know what happens when a hose stream that consist of droplets with a large surface area does

A

heat absorption is enhanced

57
Q

Know when you should find the safe location in a structure

A

A temporary location that provides refuge while awaiting rescue or finding a method of self rescue from a hazardous situation.

58
Q

Know what to do on the RIT team when you reach a downed firefighter in a hazardous environment

A

Answer the question “How quickly can the victim be moved to safely?”

59
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During a two person rescue of a downed firefighter know where to grab the victim

A

SCBA shoulder straps

60
Q

Know what it means when you drop off your PAR roster at the command post

A

The company is inside the hazard area

61
Q

Know how many ways to use a low pressure hose on a RIC pack

A

three

62
Q

Regarding firefighter survival what is a safe location

A

A location that is less hazardous than the alternatives!

63
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Know what the board is called where you place your PAR tags

A

Special display board

64
Q

Why is it important to work as a team in the fire service?

A

Because of the intense physical labor involved in firefighting operations

65
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What is the basic method for regaining orientation in a low visibility environment

A

Find and follow the hose line

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