Mid-Term "A" Flashcards
After the Revolutionary War when new fire companies were formed, they were staffed by:
Volunteers
Who is considered to be America’s first fire chief?
Benjamin Franklin
Which of the following is considered a basic duty of an engine company?
Attack and extinguish fires in vehicles and structures
What person is ultimately responsible for the operations and administration of the fire department?
Fire Chief
In addition to having the necessary knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the tasks of a firefighter, the individual should also be:
In good physical condition
Which of the following is a major function of the incident management system?
Operations
Planning
Finance/Logistics
State and Federal agencies such as O.S.H.A. may establish regulations governing fire department activities including work hours, anti-discrimination laws and?
Health and safety
Historically the basic unit of a fire department is:
The company
Combustion is defined as:
The chemical action in which heat and light are produced and the heat is used to maintain the chemical chain reaction to continue the process.
What is the normal concentration of oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere?
21%
The fire tetrahedron includes the heat, fuel, and oxygen from the fire triangle and one other ingredient, which is:
Chemical chain reaction
The determining factors in deciding the best fire attack are:
Manner in which fuel is being supplied
Type of fire
Characteristics of the burn
What is the definition of British Thermal Unit (BTU)?
The amount of heat required to raise one pound of water 1 degree Fahrenheit
Along with oxygen, which of the following factors does a fire depend on for growth and ultimate size?
Container size
Insulation
Fuel
A class C electrical fire can be turned into a Class A fire by removing what?
The electrical flow
What is the definition of thermal layering?
The stratification of gases produced by fire into layers based on their temperatures
What is the leading cause of firefighter injuries?
Over exertion and strain
What are some strategies that fire fighters can use to retain knowledge and skills presented in training sessions?
Take notes and keep handouts
Practice skills that aren’t used frequently
Envision the application of all training
The most important step that can be taken to reduce firefighter injuries is:
Regular training
Which of the following items is a poor example of applying the risk/benefit philosophy of a risk management plan?
Where no life or valued property can be saved, great risk shall be taken by firefighters
To ensure safety the team should follow what procedures?
Look out for each other
Work together and remain intact
Use an Incident Management System
Which of the following is a step in creating a positive safety attitude?
Learn from others
Practice good habits
Be vigilant
What level of protection does P.P.E. provide to firefighters?
Minimum
Which of the following is one of the advantages to wearing gloves that meet N.F.P.A. standards for structural fire fighting?
Thermal protection
