FIRE BEHAVIOR
The explosive burning of heated gases that occurs when oxygen is introduced into a compartment that has a high concentration of flammable gases and a depleted supply of oxygen due to an existing fire
Backdraft
Knot used to form a loop; it is easy to tie and untie, and does not constrict
Bowline Knot
a joint injury involving damage to supporting ligaments, and sometimes partial or temporary dislocation of bone ends
sprain
A rapid transition from the growth stage to the fully developed stage
Flashover
term used for tying a rope around itself
Knot
a slow heart rate, less than 60 beats per minute
bradycardia
a condition where the unburned fire gases that have accumulated at the top of a compartment ignite and flames propagate through the hot-gas layer or across the ceiling
Rollover
Knot typically used to stabilize long objects that are being hoisted; always used in conjunction with another knot
half-hitch
the process of sorting patients based on the severity of injury and medical need to establish treatment area in a mass casualty incident
triage
Fans that are used to push fresh air into a structure. they may be powered by electricity, gasoline engines, or hydrants, blowers that are not intrinsically safe may only be used to push fresh air into the structure
Blowers
Knot that consists of two half-hitches; its principal use is to attach a rope to an object such as a pole, post, or hose
Clove Hitch
the part of the body or any body part nearer to the head
superior
minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off enough vapors to form an ignitable mixture with air near the liquids surface
Flash point
Knot tied in a bight with two adjustable loops in opposing directions; used during rescues to secure hands or feet, so that the victim can be raised or dragged to safety
Handcuff (rescue) Knot
a conditions in which the circulatory system fails to provide sufficient circulation to enable every body part to perform its function also called hypoperfusion
Shock