Intro to fire
The maximum number of subordinates or functions that any one supervisor can control
Span of Control
Most fire departments use ______, using plain english rather than agency specific codes such as 10-codes.
Clear Text
What are the types of construction?
Type I- Fire Resistive
Type II- Noncombustible
Type III- Ordinary Construction
Type IV- Heavy Timber
Type V- Wood Frame
What is the unit of measurements for energy and heat?
Joules and BTU (British thermal units)
Flammable liquids that have an attraction to water, much like a positive magnetic pole attracts a negative pole
Polar Solvent
What NFPA establishes two levels for firefighter certification in addition to requiring that firefighters also meet the hazmat requirements defined by NFPA 1072?
NFPA 1001
What are the ABCs of good communication?
Where do we commonly find parallel chord trusses?
Generally used to support flat roofs and floor assemblies.
What are the parts of the fire tetrahedron?
Fuel, Chemical chain reaction, Oxidizing agent, Heat
What is the term for the chemical decomposition of a solid material by heating.
Pyrolysis
Detailed written plans that list specific steps for approaching a recurring problem or situation.
Procedures
What is a TDD or Teletype system in a fire department communications center used for?
Receive calls from individuals with hearing impairments
What is a dead load?
Weight of the structure, structural members, building components, and any other features permanently attached to the building that are constant and immobile.
What is an example of the phenomenon "Self-Heating"?
Linseed oil soaked rags
What is the difference between Solubility and Miscibility?
Solubility is the degree to which a solid, liquid or gas dissolves in a solvent (usually water)
Miscibility is materials that are capable of being mixed in all proportions
NIMS-ICS involves six major organizational functions:
-Command
-Operations
-Planning
-?
-Finance
-Intelligence
Logistics
What will help a firefighter ensure that they are heard and understood when communicating by radio?
Hold the mic 1 to 2 inches from the SCBA voice port
When the fusible link is activated on a fire door, will the door automatically close or open?
The door will automatically close and latch
What form of heat transfer is common cause for exposure ignition?
Radiation
Materials produced and released during burning is called:
Products of Combustion
NFPA that outlines requirements of a fire department training program in order to prevent occupational illnesses, injuries, and fatalities.
NFPA 1500
What is an example of an electronic alarm notification?
Scrolling message boards
Radio with tone alert
Computer terminal screen with alarm or line printer
Window that has a side-hinged sash that is usually installed to swing outward.
Casement Window
What is the difference between Flash Point and Fire Point?
Flash Point is the minimum temperature in which a liquid gives off sufficient vapors to ignite, but not sustain combustion, in the presence of a piloted ignition source.
Fire Point is the temp at which a piloted ignition of sufficient vapors will begin a sustained combustion reaction.
Between the lower explosive limit and upper explosive limit is called the:
Flammable Range