Fire Behavior and Chemistry
Heat, Fuel, and Oxygen
What is the Fire Triangle
What are the three main incident priorities on a fire
life, incident stabilization, and property conservation
SCBA stands for
Self contained breathing apparatus
Common entry level fire service position
What is an explorer, cadet, or volunteer
What is the traditional color of american fire engines
Red, sometimes yellow or white
Chemical Chain Reaction
What is the fourth element of the fire triangle
What is the two in two out rule
At least two firefighters enter the hazard area together and two stay outside for rescue readiness
What is the purpose of the PASS device
To help locate downed firefighters
Common degrees available in the fire service
What is FIre Science or Fire Technology
What is a "Probie"
A probationary firefighter or rookie
When all combustible materials in a room ignite simultaneously
What is flashover
What is the role of the first arriving engine company
What is a size-up and fire attack
The combination of and axe and the halligan is:
What is the ‘irons’
Besides firefighters, other essential fire positions are:
What is a fire inspector, investigator, dispatcher, or mechanic
Firefighters use what to go down stairs
A fire pole
Class of extinguisher used on electrical fires
What is a “Class C” extinguisher
Electric car fires pose what threat
Electrical shock, toxic fumes, and re-ignition
What is the difference between and engine and truck company
Engine: supply water, hose lines and fight fire
Trucks: ventilation, forcible entry, and rescue
Fitness, teamwork, communication, integrity, and problem-solving skills
What is traits departments look for during hiring
Which TV show fictitiously portrays firefighters
What is Chicago FIre
Water is not used for liquid fires because…
It will spread the fire
Who is responsible for overall strategy and safety
What is the incident commander
New York hooks are used for:
Forcible entry or ventiltion
Best Seat in the house
What is one tradition still followed in the fire service
What is leather helmets