The "O" of the fire Triangle.
What is Oxygen.
An area that has limited or restricted means of entry or exit.
What is a confined space.
You're teaching a class on how to properly use fire extinguishers. This would be utilized on what type of fire?
What is an electrical fire.
CPR Ratio of chest compressions to breaths.
What information is denoted on a vehicle hazardous material placard?
The "H" of the fire triangle.
What is Heat.
The process in which hot smoke and gases are removed from inside a structure, either by natural convection or forced, and either through existing openings or new ones provided by firefighters at appropriate locations.
Late stage in fire-suppression process during which the burned area is carefully examined for remaining sources of heat that may re-kindle the fire. Often coincides with salvage operations to prevent further loss to structure or its contents, as well as fire-cause determination and preservation of evidence
What is overhaul.
What are the ABC's of first aid?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
A fire fighter is fighting a house fire, he becomes trapped and is unable to move. How long will it be before his PASS system begins to send out an audible alarm?
30 Seconds
The "F" of the fire triangle.
What is fuel.
Apparatus which you have your oxygen tank and mask, keeps you from breathing in smoke or hazardous gases.
What is SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus ).
A team of firefighters who act as standby rescuers on a fire scene. Their duties involve monitoring the situation and aiding in firefighter and civilian rescue if necessary.
What is a RIT (rapid intervention team) team.
A guidebook intended for use by first responders during the initial phase of a transportation incident involving hazardous materials/dangerous goods
What is the ERG (Emergency Response Guidebook).
Prevents the vehicle from rolling backwards or forward.
The near-simultaneous ignition of most of the directly exposed combustible material in an enclosed area.
What is flashover.
Initial evaluation of an incident, in particular a determination of immediate hazards to responders, other lives and property, and what additional resources may be needed.
What is size up.
You have a fire extinguisher with this label, what is it designed to extinguish?
What are Kitchen/Cooking Fires.
You are part of an interior attack team at a structure fire. You get lost inside and don't know what direction to go to escape. You find the charged hose line and follow it until you find a knuckle. This is the direction of the hose that leads you back to the pumper (or the exit of the building).
What is smooth bump bump to the pump.
You come across a person with an object impaled through an extremity. They tell you to pull it out. What should you do?
Don’t remove object Place bulky dressings around the object to support object in place. Use a roller bandage to secure the dressing in place.
THE MOST COMMON OF THE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES CONTAINED IN SMOKE THAT IS A PRODUCT OF COMBUSTION
What is Carbon Monoxide.
Steps taken at or near an emergency scene to reduce hazards and prevent further injuries to workers, victims or bystanders.
What is scene safety.
An explosion caused by the rupture of a vessel containing a pressurized liquid that is or has reached a temperature sufficiently higher than its boiling point at atmospheric pressure.
What is a BLEVE (boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion).
The term reserved for use over the radio to signal distress or danger and call for help. When used, it signifies a life-threatening emergency to the recipient of the call.
What is a mayday call.
When it comes to scene safety, this person's safety should be your first concern.
What is your own safety.