S&t Flashcards

1
Q

Calcium hypochlorite use.

A

Chlorine for pools.

P. 11

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2
Q

Chlorine use

A

Water purification

P. 11

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3
Q

Ammonium nitrate use

A

Fertilizer

P. 11

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4
Q

Hydrogen peroxide use.

A

Industry bleaching pulp and paper manufacturing

P. 11

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5
Q

Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide’s use.

A

Plastics

P. 11

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6
Q

A rapid oxidation process which is a gas phase chemical reaction resulting in the evolution of light and heat in varying intensities.

A

Fire

P. 11

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7
Q

______,______,______ energy are common sources of heat that results in the ignition of a fuel.

A

Chemical, electrical, mechanical

P 23

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8
Q

The transfer of heat from one point or object to another is part of the study of __________.

A

Thermodynamics

P. 26

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9
Q

The best commercial _______ used in building construction are those made of fine particles or fibers with void spaces between them filled with a gas such as air.

A

Insulators

P. 27

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10
Q

Human skin is destroyed at what temp.

Post flashover temp

Charting of modern protective clothing

A

162

572

P. 30

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11
Q

Peak HHR of Christmas tree and polyurethane sofa

A

3000-5000

3120

P. 31

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12
Q

One watt is ____ joule per second.

A

One

P. 32

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13
Q

Degree to which a solid liquid or gas dissolves in a solution

A

Solubility

P. 35

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14
Q

Materials that are capable of being mixed in all proportions

A

Miscible

P35

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15
Q

Gas:

Specific gravity
Flash point
Auto temp

A

.72
-36
853

P. 35

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16
Q

Diesel

Specific gravity
Flash point
Auto temp

A

<1
125
410

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17
Q

Ethanol

Specific gravity
Flash point
Auto temp

A

.78
55
689

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18
Q

Methanol

Specific gravity
Flash point
Auto temp

A

.79
52
867

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19
Q
Flammable range for 
Methane 
Propane 
Carbon monoxide 
Gas
Diesel 
Ethanol 
Methanol
A
5-15
2.1-9.5
12-75
1.4-7.4 
1.3-6
3.3-19
6-35.5

P. 39

20
Q

During flashover the volume of burning gases can increase from approximately 1/4 to ______ of the rooms upper volume to fill the rooms entire volume and extend out of
Any openings from the room.

A

1/2

P. 51

21
Q

The orientation of the fuel as well as their ___________ will also influence the rate and intensity of fire spread.

A

Surface to mass ratio

P. 66

22
Q

Generally if the length of the lay line would require more than one engines supply line this would be considered an _________ length supply line.

A

Extended

P. 99

23
Q

Of all the types of factory built homes __________ homes are the most common.

A

Manufactured.

P. 110

24
Q

Panelized homes individual panels are ____ to ___ ft wide. Wafer board the same size.

A

8-40 ft

P. 110

25
Q

Type _____ construction is the least likely to collapse.

A

4

P. 119

26
Q

________ Fire refers to dense black smoke that is ready to ignite possibly at the vent point.

A

Black

P. 174

27
Q

The movement of smoke can be described in terms of _____ and ______.

A

Speed and direction

The two make velocity

P. 176

28
Q

While crazing indicates high interior temperatures this is an indicator mostly seen on ________ pane windows.

A

Single

P. 178

29
Q

Hotels motels and guest accommodation are likely to be occupied by _______ residents.

A

Transient

P. 193

30
Q

Institutional occupancy may be classified as either ____________ or ________.

A

Ambulatory or non ambulatory.

P. 196

31
Q

Sounding the apparatus horn several times in ________ manner can be an effective retreat signal.

A

Uniform

P. 216

32
Q

If no preincident plan exists or the situation is unique assign units based on the IC ___________ needs to meet the strategic goals.

A

Tactical.

P. 221

33
Q

Three command options available:

A

Investigation
Fast attack or mobile
Stationary

P. 219

34
Q

The personnel required for search and rescue and firefighting is high rise buildings is often ____ to _____ greater.

A

4-6x

P. 269

35
Q

The most important aspect of tactical ventilation in high rise buildings is the ability to confine the fire to its compartment or floor of origin. This task is accomplished through ______________.

A

Door control.

P. 271

36
Q

Thermal conductivity of copper

A

386

P. 27

37
Q

Thermal conductivity of steel.

A

36-54

P. 27

38
Q

Thermal conductivity of air.

A

.03

P. 27

39
Q

Movement of a liquid or gas at a high rate of speed and no define pattern to the movement of the particles.

A

Turbulent flow

P. 178

40
Q

Movement of a liquid or gas at a low rate of speed and in a low predictable direction.

A

Laminar flow.

P. 178

41
Q

Heat pushed smoke is characterized by its speed and direction which can be described as a _________ flow or a _______ flow.

A

Turbulent or laminar

P. 178

42
Q

Chemical reaction between two or more materials that changes the materials and produces heat

A

Exothermic reaction.

P. 14

43
Q

A rapid intake of fresh air can be a indicator of a fire reaching _________ conditions.

A

Flashover.

P. 177

44
Q

A sudden and total rush of fresh air into a compartment can indicate that a _______ condition is immediate.

A

Backdraft

P. 177

45
Q

Bouncing the stream off the ceiling creates a _________ effect in which the water cools the gas layers exposed surfaces and fuels.

A

Sprinkler

P. 244