IFSTA CHAPTER 15 FIRE CONTROL Flashcards
What is the general flash point of a flammable liquid?
Less than 100 degrees F
What type of direct attack is demonstrated by applying water in short bursts directly onto the burning fuel?
Penciling
What type of direct attack is demonstrated by cooling hot surfaces to slow or stop the pyrolysis process by gently applying water and allowing it to run over the hot material?
Painting
What type of fire attack involves directing fire streams towards the ceiling of a room or building in order to generate a large amount of steam?
Indirect attack
What are the three main uses for a master stream?
1) Direct fire attack 2) Backup handlines that are already attacking from exterior 3) Exposure protection
When should electrical power to an entire building be shut down?
Only when ordered
What is the only reason firefighters should enter an electrical utility vault that is on fire?
A tag line
What should the minimum nozzle pressure be when fighting class C fires with a fog nozzle?
100 psi
Class D fires can be even more intense if the fuel is in what configuration?
Small metal chips or dust
Whose priority is it to back up the initial attack line?
The second in engine
Where is the fire attack typically initiated in fires in upper levels of structures?
The floor below the fire floor
Where is the staging area typically established in fires in upper levels of structures?
Two floors below the fire floor
Which NFPA sets the standard for wildland firefighting PPE’s?
NFPA 1977
What is the first precaution firefighters should take when attacking large fires involving flammable and combustible liquids?
Avoid standing in pools of fuel or runoff water
What class of fuel can water be used to move so that it can burn in a safe area?
Class B fuels
