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ST chapter 1 Flashcards

1
Q

what does leadership begin with

A

ability to possess self-discipline

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2
Q

where should ventilation be initiated to prevent potential backdraft

A

above the fire

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3
Q

how much did the national fallen firefighter foundation aim to reduce the firefighter fatality rate within five years?

A

25%

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4
Q

who is often responsible for the skill development of the chief officer?

A

chief officer

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5
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which stage of the fire produces large volumes of smoke that contain carbon monoxide?

A

decay

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6
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who is responsible for assessing the scene and assigning the necessary units to accomplish the developed strategies?

A

chief officer

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7
Q

which type of extinguisher is designed for use only on class D fires?

A

purple K

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8
Q

through which method of heat transfer is contact of materials necessary?

A

conduction

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9
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how many people can be in command at the incident scene?

A

1

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10
Q

whose experience should officers draw from when performing a risk analysis of their response area?

A

firefighters

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11
Q

who is responsible for assigning tactics that need to be accomplished at the incident scene?

A

group supervisor

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12
Q

what is most commonly used to absorb the heat of the fire?

A

water

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13
Q

what should be used to determine what type of attack will be implemented?

A

available resources

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14
Q

how far ahead of the main can flames be observed during a rollover?

A

10 to 20 feet

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15
Q

what allows us to anticipate potential problems on the incident scene and analyze possible solutions to those problems?

A

pre-incident planning

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16
Q

which fire class involves flammable liquids, combustible liquids, and solvents?

A

Class B

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17
Q

at what level must safety be initiated in the fire department

A

fire chief

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18
Q

how much water from a 2.5” hose line?

A

250 gpm

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19
Q

what can occur due to the smoldering state that results in the decay state of fire?

A

backdraft

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20
Q

what is a critical factor causing breakdowns when orders are not being carried out?

A

poor communication

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21
Q

what involves securing the services of outside agencies?

A

resource utilization

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22
Q

when was the first national firefighter life safety summit held?

A

2004

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23
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what determines if the officer is an authoritative or congenial type of leader?

A

personality

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24
Q

which two are present in some combination in a room experiencing flashover?

A

convection and radiation?

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25
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what is the simultaneous ignition of the surface area of the combustible materials in the fire space?

A

flashover

26
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what is the fire tetrahedron?

A

chain reaction

27
Q

during which event should emergency contact numbers and personnel be updated during pre-planning?

A

site visits

28
Q

what is the backbone of the fire department?

A

training

29
Q

how do good leaders lead?

A

by example

30
Q

about how many line-of-duty firefighter deaths were occuring as of 2004?

A

100

31
Q

in fires involving above what percent of the building will the quick-calculation method of determining fire flow become less accurate?

A

50%

32
Q

above what temperature will superheated gases increase within the fire area during the growth stage?

A

1000 degrees

33
Q

what should be used along with the basic fire flow formula in a multistory structure?

A

number of stories affected by the fire

34
Q

what fosters teamwork and cooperation?

A

training

35
Q

what is the initial stage of fire?

A

ignition

36
Q

which fire class involves energized electrical equipment?

A

Class C

37
Q

what can be used during training evolutions to simulate the stress found at the incident scene?

A

time frames

38
Q

on which type of fire should water not be used as a general rule?

A

Class D

39
Q

who should be informed of any evacuation plans when one is developed for a chemical plant?

A

immediate population

40
Q

what is used to select the most critical properties or specific problems in our area when pre-planning?

A

historical data

41
Q

what is heat that is transferred by a gas or liquid?

A

convection

42
Q

how often should the preplan be reviewed to see if any modifications are needed

A

annually

43
Q

who is the direct link for the firefighters between middle and executive management?

A

company officer

44
Q

how may heat be eliminated from the fire triangle?

A

cooling

45
Q

what should be done that can open a facilities eyes to the possibility that their facility could be destroyed?

A

review the pre-plan

46
Q

what must be considered when making decisions during operations that will encourage firefighters to give that extra effort?

A

firefighter safety

47
Q

what enhances teamwork at the incident scene?

A

communication

48
Q

what is a critical factor causing breakdowns when orders are not being carried out?

A

poor communication

49
Q

what is most commonly used to absorb the heat of the fire?

A

water

50
Q

by what factor is the square footage of the area being affected by fire when determining the needed fire flow?

A

3

51
Q

who is responsible for assessing the scene and assigning the necessary units to accomplish the developed strategies?

A

Chief Officer

52
Q

what is used to mark class A extinguishers?

A

green triangle

53
Q

who does the responsibility for pre-planning start with?

A

Chief Officer

54
Q

what is the important concern about pre-planning documentation?

A

quality

55
Q

what is the firefighters success dependent upon?

A

training

56
Q

which gas is found at every fire and can cause headaches and dizziness?

A

Carbon Monoxide

57
Q

what is an excellent resource for training preparation?

A

national fire academy

58
Q

up to what ratio can high expansion foam be found?

A

1000:1

59
Q

what reach can be achieved with the class A pressurized water extinguisher?

A

40-50 feet

60
Q

who is the direct link for the firefighters between middle and executive management

A

company officer

LT PROMOTIONAL ASSESSMENT (30 decks)

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