Intro to Fire Service
This fire service organizational principal refers to the formal line of authority, responsibility and communication with an organization.
What is the Chain of Command?
A FF should never alter their PPE because it may void the manufacturer's warranty and:
what is endanger his or her life?
What is construction materials and their fire resistance?
What determines a building's construction type:
Ordinary solid combustibles such as paper, wood, and cloth:
What is a material for a Class A fuel
The two main structural members of a ladder:
What is the beams?
To save lives and protect property and the environment from fires and hazardous situations.
What is the mission of the fire service?
The U.S. DOT regulations require that all personnel at roadway incidents wear:
What is high-visibility vest?
Which type of building construction provides the highest level of protection from fire and structural collapse:
What is a TYPE III building?
Which extinguishing agent should be used for a Class D fire?
What is Dry Powder?
This type of ladder has one or more fly sections that can be adjusted to various heights:
What is an extension ladder?
A type of fire department that is continually by a full-time paid staff?
What is a Career department.
To wear PPE that does NOT fit is a:
What is a safety consideration?
Building built with large-dimensional lumber is a:
What is a TYPE IV building?
Which method of fire extinguishment forms an oxygen-excluding soapy foam over the surface of a burning material?
What is saponification
According to NFPA 1932, ground ladders should be inspected after every use and at least:
What is monthly?
The basic unit of firefighting operations is called?
A company?
This protects firefighters against health hazards caused by inhaling smoke and other products of combustion.
What is wearing respirator protection equipment.
"DAILEY DOUBLE"
Supporting structure, roof deck, roof covering
What are the 3 main components that make up a roof?
Class C fires involve:
What is energized electrical equipment?
Before raising a ladder, it is important to:
What is look for overhead obstructions such as:
Electrical wire, A/C window units, etc:
The written regulations such as organization's policies and procedures clarify expectations and _____.
What is delegate authority?
What SCBA component attaches to the SCBA facepiece and directly controls airflow to the wearer?
What is the regulator?
Fire walls are designed to:
What is prevent the spread of fire between buildings or occupancy classification?
Which factor should be considered when selecting the appropriate type of extinguisher to use on a given fire?
What is classification of the burning fuel?
What is the desired climbing angle for ladders:
What is 75 degrees?
This NFPA standards establishes that all personnel operating in an IDLH atmosphere to be fully equipped with the appropriate PPE.
What is NFPA 1500?
What SCBA limitation would a FF be able to overcome through physical fitness and regular medical evaluations:
What is Claustrophobia?
Stairs are a unique challenge for FF, because they can:
What is provide a flow path for fire gases and smoke?
Which factor should be considered when selecting the appropriate type of extinguisher:
What is classification of the burning fuel?
What safety guideline is used for working on the ladder?
Use a Leg Lock or ladder belt when working from a ground ladder:
When does the response to an emergency begin?
As soon as the department is notified of the emergency.
This step is completed prior to donning SCBA:
What is check the air cylinder gauge to make sure the cylinder is full?
Basement fires are likely to more hazardous than fires in other compartments due to:
What is Limited Ventilation?
To lay an empty extinguisher on it's side means:
What is an empty extinguisher?
The method used to prevent a ground ladder from moving once it has been placed.
What is Heeling?
The _______ _______ is meant to help reduce FF illness, injuries, and deaths by ensuring that FF are healthy!
What is wellness program?
This must be accomplished without removing the apparatus seat belt when the vehicle is moving:
What is donning the SCBA from a seat-mounted SCBA?
A type of factory-built home, is the least expensive to build, has wheels and a permanent steel undercarriage:
What is a Mobile home?
Clean agent extinguishers
What is a Halotron/Halon Extinguisher?
When you carry a roof ladder, the hooks on a roof ladder should be:
What is closed?
To track personnel in and out of the IDLH environment.
What is the personnel accountability systems designed to do?
When do you clean and disinfect the facepiece?
After DOFFING SCBA, always remember to:
Which type of danger do stairs present to FF during low visibility conditions:
What is a fall hazard?
Useful in combating fires in or suppressing vapors from small liquid fuel spills.
What is Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Extinguisher?
A 35' extension ladder should be raised by how many FF's:
What is a minimum of 3 FF's?
Being observant about hazards and changing conditions.
What does it mean to practice situational awareness on the fireground?
While using SCBA, always remember to:
What is frequently check the air supply status?
What is the three main types of roof systems that FF are likely encounter:
What is Flat, pitched and arched?
Types of materials of a Class B fire.
What is combustible liquids and gases?
According to NFPA 1931, all ladders are required to have a:
What is a certification label?
Which agency would assist the fire department with incident scene security, security, crowd control, and explosives disposals.
What is Law Enforcement
FF working in teams of at least two members in all hazardous situations is called:
What is the "Buddy" system?
When a building has no windows or windows that cannot be opened makes ______ more difficult.
What is Tactical Ventilation?
Where is a Class K fire likely to be found?
What is a restaurant?
Halyard, beams, rungs, guides, and flys:
What is the parts of a ladder?