ST chapter 1 Flashcards
what does leadership begin with
ability to possess self-discipline
where should ventilation be initiated to prevent potential backdraft
above the fire
how much did the national fallen firefighter foundation aim to reduce the firefighter fatality rate within five years?
25%
who is often responsible for the skill development of the chief officer?
chief officer
which stage of the fire produces large volumes of smoke that contain carbon monoxide?
decay
who is responsible for assessing the scene and assigning the necessary units to accomplish the developed strategies?
chief officer
which type of extinguisher is designed for use only on class D fires?
purple K
through which method of heat transfer is contact of materials necessary?
conduction
how many people can be in command at the incident scene?
1
whose experience should officers draw from when performing a risk analysis of their response area?
firefighters
who is responsible for assigning tactics that need to be accomplished at the incident scene?
group supervisor
what is most commonly used to absorb the heat of the fire?
water
what should be used to determine what type of attack will be implemented?
available resources
how far ahead of the main can flames be observed during a rollover?
10 to 20 feet
what allows us to anticipate potential problems on the incident scene and analyze possible solutions to those problems?
pre-incident planning
which fire class involves flammable liquids, combustible liquids, and solvents?
Class B
at what level must safety be initiated in the fire department
fire chief
how much water from a 2.5” hose line?
250 gpm
what can occur due to the smoldering state that results in the decay state of fire?
backdraft
what is a critical factor causing breakdowns when orders are not being carried out?
poor communication
what involves securing the services of outside agencies?
resource utilization
when was the first national firefighter life safety summit held?
2004
what determines if the officer is an authoritative or congenial type of leader?
personality
which two are present in some combination in a room experiencing flashover?
convection and radiation?
what is the simultaneous ignition of the surface area of the combustible materials in the fire space?
flashover
what is the fire tetrahedron?
chain reaction
during which event should emergency contact numbers and personnel be updated during pre-planning?
site visits
what is the backbone of the fire department?
training
how do good leaders lead?
by example
about how many line-of-duty firefighter deaths were occuring as of 2004?
100
in fires involving above what percent of the building will the quick-calculation method of determining fire flow become less accurate?
50%
above what temperature will superheated gases increase within the fire area during the growth stage?
1000 degrees
what should be used along with the basic fire flow formula in a multistory structure?
number of stories affected by the fire
what fosters teamwork and cooperation?
training
what is the initial stage of fire?
ignition
which fire class involves energized electrical equipment?
Class C
what can be used during training evolutions to simulate the stress found at the incident scene?
time frames
on which type of fire should water not be used as a general rule?
Class D
who should be informed of any evacuation plans when one is developed for a chemical plant?
immediate population
what is used to select the most critical properties or specific problems in our area when pre-planning?
historical data
what is heat that is transferred by a gas or liquid?
convection
how often should the preplan be reviewed to see if any modifications are needed
annually
who is the direct link for the firefighters between middle and executive management?
company officer
how may heat be eliminated from the fire triangle?
cooling
what should be done that can open a facilities eyes to the possibility that their facility could be destroyed?
review the pre-plan
what must be considered when making decisions during operations that will encourage firefighters to give that extra effort?
firefighter safety
what enhances teamwork at the incident scene?
communication
what is a critical factor causing breakdowns when orders are not being carried out?
poor communication
what is most commonly used to absorb the heat of the fire?
water
by what factor is the square footage of the area being affected by fire when determining the needed fire flow?
3
who is responsible for assessing the scene and assigning the necessary units to accomplish the developed strategies?
Chief Officer
what is used to mark class A extinguishers?
green triangle
who does the responsibility for pre-planning start with?
Chief Officer
what is the important concern about pre-planning documentation?
quality
what is the firefighters success dependent upon?
training
which gas is found at every fire and can cause headaches and dizziness?
Carbon Monoxide
what is an excellent resource for training preparation?
national fire academy
up to what ratio can high expansion foam be found?
1000:1
what reach can be achieved with the class A pressurized water extinguisher?
40-50 feet
who is the direct link for the firefighters between middle and executive management
company officer
