Wk 6: Quiz Flashcards
Applying water to a fire is an example of:
temperature reduction.
Which method of fire suppression is rarely an option at a structure fire?
fuel removal
Extinguishing agents such as ____________ interrupt or inhibit the combustion reaction and stop chemical flame production.
clean agents
Before making entry into a structure fire, all personnel must:
ensure that their SCBA is full and functioning.
Directing short bursts of water into the hot gas layer:
will cool the gas layer and reduce chances of the gases igniting.
Which method of fire attack involves applying water onto burning fuels using a solid or straight stream?
direct attack
Preventing fire from spreading to unaffected areas or buildings is referred to as:
exposure protection.
Basement fires are especially dangerous because there is an increased risk of _________________ due to unprotected assemblies.
structural collapse
What is the purpose of a fire department connection (FDC)?
Allows a pumper to supplement water supply and pressure to a building’s sprinkler or standpipe system
What is the first action that should be taken at a vehicle incident?
establish scene safety
When attacking a vehicle fire, crews should:
approach at a 45-degree angle from the side of the vehicle.
What is the primary goal when attacking fire in exterior stacked or piled Class A materials?
Contain the fire and protect exposures
When attacking fire in a small unattached structure such as a storage shed,:
an exterior attack should be used.
What factor has the biggest impact on a ground cover fire?
weather
What is the purpose of creating a fire line at a ground cover fire?
Creates a fire stop after fuels are removed
Which type of hose fitting would be used to connect two male couplings or two female couplings to each other?
adapter
Which type of hose fitting would be used to connect a smaller hoseline to a larger supply line?
reducer
When advancing hoseline into a building, why is it important to keep doors closed until you are ready to enter the structure?
Helps prevent changes to the flow path
Which type of hose stream is produced from a smooth bore nozzle?
solid stream
What happens when the nozzle is above the elevation of the fire pump, such as when operating on the second story of a building?
loss of water pressure
