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1
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The space between both handrails in a stairwell allows engine companies to achieve the maximum length of the hose is called?

A

Well hole

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

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The classical decision-making method

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This method is intuitive reaction to a problem?

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The naturalistic decision making method

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

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The classical decision making method

Naturalistic decision making method

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

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Recognition primed decision making

RPDM

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What are the three categories fire service training falls into?

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Self study training
Company training
Multi-unit training

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What is type 1 construction?

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Fire resistive

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What is type 2 construction?

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Non-combustible

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9
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What is type 3 construction?

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Ordinary

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10
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What is type 4 construction?

A

Heavy timber

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11
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What is type 5 construction?

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Wood frame lightweight wood trust

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12
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What are some general items that should be considered when conducting a building walk thru?

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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
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13
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What are the four components of the fire tetrahedron?

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Oxygen
Heat
Fuel
Chain Reaction

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14
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The tendency of gases to form into layers according to temperatures is called?

A

Thermal layering

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15
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The layering of smoke and gas clouds is called what?

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Stratification

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16
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As solid fuels are heated, combustible gases are driven from the substance- this process is known as?

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Pyrolysis

17
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What are the four fire growth stages?

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

18
Q

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?

A

Flashover

19
Q

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

A

Legacy

20
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These are man-made materials such as plastic, synthetics, polyurethane, and polyester?

A

Modern

21
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Defined as the amount of energy released over time?

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HRR Heat Release Rate

22
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The process of removing large amounts of smoke, fire gases, heat from the interior of a structure within the fire compartment?

A

Hydraulic ventilation

23
Q

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

A

80%

2 feet

24
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What are the fire ground principles of smoke?

A

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

25
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What does the acronym RECEOVS stand for?

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

26
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Size up and those provided on an ongoing basis and is included in? (7)

A 
Pre-incident
Pre arrival
On scene report
360 lap or walk around
Situation report
Interior size up
Ongoing size up
27
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The first is the human’s body threshold for heat NFPA suggests that the upper range of temperature tenability for humans is around ______ °F

A

212

28
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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?

A

200,000

29
Q

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

A

10

30
Q

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

A

60 to 90

31
Q

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

A

1:1,700 @ 212F

32
Q

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

A

185 feet

33
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A medium fog pattern has a reach of how many feet with the Mercury quick attack monitor?

A

50 feet

34
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Wide fog pattern has a reach of how many feet for mercury quick attack monitor?

A

25 ft

35
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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

A

Estimating the stretch

36
Q

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

A 
Advanced fire conditions
Defensive operations
Unknown fire location
Large open area
Tons of water
Standpipes
37
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What are the attack methods?

A

Direct attack
Indirect attack
Combination attack

38
Q

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

A

1.57 x bore diameter squared x nozzle pressure

39
Q

What is the nozzle reaction formula for a fog nozzle?

A

0.0505 x rated flow x square root of nozzle pressure

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