Hydraulic vent Flashcards
1
Q
Hydraulic ventilation uses __ pressure created by fog streams that can be used
for the initial removal of smoke immediately following the knockdown of the fire
A
negative
2
Q
To perform hydraulic ventilation, simply direct a wide fog pattern out of a window so that
the resulting___ draws out contaminated contents
A
venturi action
3
Q
Maximum effectiveness is obtained by moving the nozzle in a ___ motion four to ten feet back from a window
A
clockwise
4
Q
Hydraulic ventilation has the ability to move over ___ cubic feet of air per
minute.
A
2,000
5
Q
Assess the other ventilation options; in most cases,___ is
more effective and safer.
A
pressurized ventilation