Definitions
History
FD Terms
Suppression
Misc
100
The standard for fire marshal professional qualifications
What is NFPA 1037
100
A device used after a hole in a wooden main was created
A Fire Plug
100
A device used to signal distress on the fire ground
What is PASS
100
The large (typ 6") intake to a pump
What is a steamer port
100
Actuation device mounting height range
Between 42 and 48 inches
200
This California Code (title) regulating the construction of buildings.
What is Title 24
200
The technique of passing water to a fire using buckets
What is a bucket brigade
200
These tools are often referred to as Irons
What are forceable entry tools (Axe and Prying tool)
200
A device used to carry hose to a fire circ 1900
What is a hose cart
200
This chapter of the fire code lists all of the adopted reference standards.
Chapter 80
300
This standard for the installation of fire sprinklers
What is NFPA 13
300
This maintenance hole allows access to underground utilities.
What is a manhole cover
300
Term for the front (address) side of the building
What is the "A" side
300
The eruption of a pool fire from the boiling water layer in a tank.
What is a boilover
300
Carbon tetrachloride was used in these
What are fire grenades
400
The possibility of loss or injury
What is Risk
400
The insurance company providing protecting to the building.
What is a Fire Mark
400
A rapid event involving a significant increase in firehat is a Flashover growth and development
What is a Flashover
400
This fire department still uses wooden ladders
What is San Francisco
400
An explosive charge used for forcible entry
(circ. 1970)
What is a Jet Axe
500
Different views about a subject
What is perception
500
A device was used to project voice commands on the fire ground
What is a Bugle
500
A device used to extend a line without interrupting water flowing to other lines
What is a water thief
500
Wet hose is placed here to dry
What is a hose tower
500
The term used to describe fire apparatus responsible for building ventilation
The Truck or Truck Company