FIRE EQUIPMENT
A hose that is usually one inch in diameter, rubber jacketed and stored on reels. (In some departments this can be the name given to any pre-connected line for the use of tank water). These lines are used on small fires using the water carried in an apparatus’ booster tank. What are these called?
WHAT ARE BOOSTER LINES
A process of supplying supplemental personnel, equipment, or other resources to an incident to assist agencies that may be in danger of becoming overwhelmed in there response is known as _________
MUTUAL AID
A ___________ is an all-purpose steel prying bar used as a forcible entry tool. It looks like an adze(similar to an ax) with a point on the side.
HALLIGAN TOOL
_________ is the protective clothing a firefighter wears.
A container used to temporarily hold water during tanker operations is a ________.
PORTABLE TANK
A _________ is a line of hose filled with water, ready for use.
CHARGED LINE
A__________ is burning conducted or permitted for the purpose of abating hazards or removing undesirable growth. Also, a “backfire” set to remove fuel from the path of an uncontrolled fire.
CONTROLLED BURN
_______ can contain water pressure up to and beyond 2,500 pounds per square inch. They come in different sizes depending on their intended use. They could be small 1 ½” diameter handheld lines used by firefighters to fight interior fires, all the way up to 5” diameter hose used to transfer water out of a fire hydrant or from one apparatus to another.
HOSES
SCBA stands for _______
SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
A type of sophisticated jacks such as those used to raise disabled vehicles. They are used to push apart sections of a vehicle or structure. This is known as a __________
_________ have curved blade-like extensions that come to a point. They typically have aluminum alloy housing with forged, heat-treated steel blades. They are used to cut or shear through materials, such as sheet metal and plastic, like a pair of scissors.
CUTTERS
The actual physical firefighting operation utilizing available personnel and equipment is known as the _________
ATTACK
A hydraulically operated extrication tool manufactured by the Hurst Company is known as ___________
JAWS OF LIFE
_________ are used by firefighters to search structures for occupants that need to be evacuated but may be incapacitated. They are also used to detect hot spots in areas that may lead to further fire outbreaks and in search and rescue operations to find lost people.
THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA
________ is a large water nozzle attached to an engine. They deliver larger amounts of water than handheld hose
An assessment of the fire or disaster scene provided by the first company is known as a _______ and is a continuing process
SIZE UP
A transport device designed to support and protects a victim during movement is known as a _________
LITTER
_________ consist of pincer-like, aluminum alloy arms with tips made of heat-treated steel to provide maximum strength for tearing into a vehicle or building. They come in different sizes based on the amount of force desired and are primarily used to pull pieces of a vehicle apart. They can be inserted into an opening to increase its size or to pry two sections apart
SPREADERS
BONUS!
When an apparatus is assigned and physically moved to stand by in the station of a stricken community, it is called a______?
CHANGE OF QUARTERS
___________ are piston and rod driven tools used primarily to pry open vehicles to free trapped victims and to prevent further injury by allowing easier access to victims for medical care.
EXTRICATION TOOLS
A substance or material in a quantity or form that may pose an adverse effect to health and safety or property when transported in commerce is know as a __________
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL (HAZMAT)
A large ground or apparatus mounted nozzle through which large amounts of water can be flowed. This device can often be remotely operated, or it can be set up and allowed to run unattended. It is called a_____
MASTER STREAM
A ________ has a hook on the end of it often used to break through drywall or other construction materials to search for fire or hot spots.
PIKE POLE