Practical Firecraft

Question 1

List the THREE duties of a fire fighter?

Answer 1

To save life.

To prevent destruction of property from fire.

To render humanitarian services.

Question 2

List the ELEVEN qualities a Firefighter must posses and develop?

Answer 2

Physical fitness.

Will power.

Calmness.

Courage.

Discipline.

Powers of observation.

Intelligence.

Initiative.

Patients when dealing with the public.

Enquiry mind.

Pride in appearance.

Question 3

What is the evacuation signal used in the Fire Service?

Answer 3

Repeated short sharp blasts of the ACME Thunderer whistle

Question 4

Detail the principal signs of building collapse

Answer 4

Cracked or dropping arches over doors, windows and openings

Spalling of stonework, falling cornices. Particularly on buildings with heavy faces or ornamental stone

Sagging floors or beams, or gaps between the edges of floors and the walls

Displacement of steel or cast iron pillars supporting joists or beams

Question 5

What are the powers of entry associated with the Fire Services Act 2004?

Answer 5

Section 44 of the Fire and Rescue Service Act 2004

Sub-section (1) a,b,c and d

Sub -section (2) a,b,c,d and e

Question 6

List the advantages and disadvantages of hose reels

Answer 6

Advantages :
Ready for immediate use
Lower flow rate (less water)
Lighter to use

Disadvantages:
Only 60m from appliance unless extended
Limited water application for larger fires

Question 7

List the advantages and dangers of Jets from branches

Answer 7

Advantages:
Longer throw (distance)
Higher penetration into core of fire
More force and momentum of water

Dangers: do NOT direct jets at:
Flammable liquids
Dust or powders
LIVE electrical apparatus

Question 8

List the advantages and dangers of water sprays

Answer 8

Advantages:
Less volume of water
Gives greater protection due to higher heat absorption

Dangers:
Risk of undetected fire spread when damping down