Questions

Question 1

The space between both handrails in a stairwell allows engine companies to achieve the maximum length of the hose is called?

Answer 1

Well hole

Question 2

A step-by-step logical sequence that the decision maker uses to reach the best decision is called?

Answer 2

The classical decision-making method

Question 3

This method is intuitive reaction to a problem?

Answer 3

The naturalistic decision making method

Question 4

What are the two distinct methods to describe the human decision-making process?

Answer 4

The classical decision making method

Naturalistic decision making method

Question 5

Actions are chosen quickly based on previous actions that successfully address those past situations this method is also known as?

Answer 5

Recognition primed decision making

RPDM

Question 6

What are the three categories fire service training falls into?

Answer 6

Self study training
Company training
Multi-unit training

Question 7

What is type 1 construction?

Answer 7

Fire resistive

Question 8

What is type 2 construction?

Answer 8

Non-combustible

Question 9

What is type 3 construction?

Answer 9

Ordinary

Question 10

What is type 4 construction?

Answer 10

Heavy timber

Question 11

What is type 5 construction?

Answer 11

Wood frame lightweight wood trust

Question 12

What are some general items that should be considered when conducting a building walk thru?

Answer 12

Occupancy name and address
Occupancy type (residential/commercial
Construction type
Contents
Accessibility stairways,Knox box 
Fire hydrants
Fire protection systems
Fire alarm systems
Utility shut off locations
Building specifics such as:
number of floors
Roof access stairway
Potential Target hazards
Firefighter safety hazards
Civilian safety hazards
Unique problems encountered

Question 13

What are the four components of the fire tetrahedron?

Answer 13

Oxygen
Heat
Fuel
Chain Reaction

Question 14

The tendency of gases to form into layers according to temperatures is called?

Answer 14

Thermal layering

Question 15

The layering of smoke and gas clouds is called what?

Answer 15

Stratification

Question 16

As solid fuels are heated, combustible gases are driven from the substance- this process is known as?

Answer 16

Pyrolysis

Question 17

What are the four fire growth stages?

Answer 17

The incipient stage
The growth stage
The fully developed stage
The decay stage

Question 18

During the growth stage, fire develops and roll over is often seen in an adjacent compartment. This rollover should serve as a warning that the fire area may be reaching the point of?

Answer 18

Flashover

Question 19

These consist of natural materials such as cotton, wicker, solid wood, and dimensional lumber?

Answer 19

Legacy

Question 20

These are man-made materials such as plastic, synthetics, polyurethane, and polyester?

Answer 20

Modern

Question 21

Defined as the amount of energy released over time?

Answer 21

HRR Heat Release Rate

Question 22

The process of removing large amounts of smoke, fire gases, heat from the interior of a structure within the fire compartment?

Answer 22

Hydraulic ventilation

Question 23

For hydraulic ventilation fill the window opening ________ percent and place the nozzle ______ feet from window?

Answer 23

80%

2 feet

Question 24

What are the fire ground principles of smoke?

Answer 24

Smoke is potential fuel

Smoked density and color together and indicator of flammability

Velocity speed and pressure are indicators of heat and flow path

All of the above indicators form an incident profile regarding the location status and extend a fire

Question 25

What does the acronym RECEOVS stand for?

Answer 25

Rescue,Exposure, Confinement, Extinguishment,Overhaul, Ventilation, Salvage

Question 26

Size up and those provided on an ongoing basis and is included in? (7)

Answer 26

``` Pre-incident Pre arrival On scene report 360 lap or walk around Situation report Interior size up Ongoing size up ```

Question 27

The first is the human's body threshold for heat NFPA suggests that the upper range of temperature tenability for humans is around ______ °F

Answer 27

212

Question 28

The second is carbon monoxide the primary cause of fire related death at approximately ________ ppm the human body is rendered unconscious within 4 to 12 seconds with death following shortly after?

Answer 28

200,000

Question 29

The Earth's atmosphere contains 21% oxygen. Percentages of less than _______ result in death rapidly?

Answer 29

10

Question 30

Attacking with the master stream will only allow for _____ to ______ seconds of water without a supply depending on the nozzle and tank size?

Answer 30

60 to 90

Question 31

The expansion of water to steam ratio for a fog nozzle is?

Answer 31

1:1,700 @ 212F

Question 32

Mercury quick attack monitor has a reach of how many feet with the fog nozzle of 500 gpm?

Answer 32

185 feet

Question 33

A medium fog pattern has a reach of how many feet with the Mercury quick attack monitor?

Answer 33

50 feet

Question 34

Wide fog pattern has a reach of how many feet for mercury quick attack monitor?

Answer 34

25 ft

Question 35

Setback + width of the building+ length of the building+ half length 25 ft per floor regardless of the floor reported+one length at the point of attack how you figure out

Answer 35

Estimating the stretch

Question 36

A helpful mnemonic for 2 1/2 line selection is ADULTS which stands for?

Answer 36

``` Advanced fire conditions Defensive operations Unknown fire location Large open area Tons of water Standpipes ```

Question 37

What are the attack methods?

Answer 37

Direct attack Indirect attack Combination attack

Question 38

What is the nozzle reaction formula for a smooth bore nozzle?

Answer 38

1.57 x bore diameter squared x nozzle pressure

Question 39

What is the nozzle reaction formula for a fog nozzle?

Answer 39

0.0505 x rated flow x square root of nozzle pressure