Fire Truck Operations
This is the first thing a firefighter should do before advancing a charged hoseline into a structure.
What is bleed the line
This American city is credited with forming the first organized fire department in 1736, led by Benjamin Franklin.
What is Philadelphia
This is the term for the first hose line advanced into a structure fire.
What is the initial attack line
This type of roof, common in older commercial buildings, poses collapse risks due to concealed spaces and unsupported spans.
What is bowstring truss roof
This is the first step in any hazmat response.
What is recognition and identification
When forcing entry on a door, one firefighter uses the Halligan and another uses this tool to strike.
What is a flat head axe
This infamous 1871 blaze destroyed much of a major U.S. city and led to reforms in urban firefighting.
What is the Great Chicago Fire
This nozzle pattern is typically used to cool hot gases and control fire conditions during an interior attack.
What is fog pattern
This type of construction is also known as “ordinary construction” and features masonry walls with wood-framed floors and roofs.
What is type 3 construction
This color-coded section of the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook provides initial isolation and protective action distances.
What is the green colored section
This firefighting tactic removes heat and smoke from a structure using coordinated opening of doors and windows.
What is horizontal ventilation
This iconic fire service tool, still used today, was invented by a New York City firefighter in the mid-1800s.
What is the Halligan Bar
This method of fire attack involves applying water from the exterior before transitioning inside.
What is transitional attack
This construction feature often creates hidden vertical fire spread pathways between floors.
What is balloon frame
This type of chemical reaction can occur when two incompatible substances mix and release heat, gas, or energy.
Exothermic Reaction
When operating on a hoseline during interior attack, this person is responsible for supporting and feeding hose to the nozzle operator.
What is the backup firefighter
The Coconut Grove nightclub fire in 1942 led to stricter enforcement of these two safety features in public buildings.
What are emergency exits and fire-resistant materials
The “2-in/2-out” rule applies to this phase of interior fire operations.
What is entry into IDLH atmosphere
This building element can give firefighters a false sense of security and collapse unexpectedly due to hidden fire damage.
What is a drop ceiling
BLEVE stands for this violent and potentially deadly event involving pressurized containers.
What is Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion
When venting a roof, firefighters should work toward this location for safer egress.
What is a ladder or safe escape route
This organization was founded in 1873 and played a key role in advancing professional fire protection practices in the U.S.
What is the National Fire Protection Association
During a coordinated attack, this team function must occur at the same time as fire attack to prevent worsening interior conditions.
What is Ventilation
In modern construction, this type of fastener can fail rapidly when exposed to fire, compromising trusses and flooring.
What is metal gusset plates
This is the term for the process of removing or neutralizing hazardous materials from people or equipment.
What is decontamination