Incident Command
The person who is responsible for all aspects of an incident.
Incident Commander
In order for a fire to ignite, there needs to be the right mixture of fuel, oxygen and _________
heat
Name one type of power saw
Chainsaw
Reciprocating saw
Rotary saw
A Class K B extinguisher is used to put out this type of fire.
Flammable/combustible liquids
A 1 3/4" fire hose flows how many gallons per minute
160
This person monitors incident operations and advises the Incident Commander (IC) or Unified Command on all matters relating to operational safety, including the health and safety of incident personnel
Safety Officer
The phase of fire when all contents of a room simultaneously reach their ignition temperature and ignite.
Flashover
After a firefighter cuts a hole in a roof for ventilation, they must do this to make sure the smoke and heat can escape.
Make a hole in the ceiling below
When using a fire extinguisher, firefighters should keep the wind...
...at their back
A 2 1/2" fire hose flows how many gallons per minute
266
This section of ICS performs all incident tactical operations
Operations
When a fire does not have enough oxygen to continue free-burning, but new oxygen is introduced, it can result in an explosion called _______
Backdraft
Hugh Halligan created the Halligan tool, what fire department did he work for?
FDNY
Carbon dioxide extinguishers extinguish fires by:
Excluding oxygen
On a fire hose coupling, which direction will the long lugs lead you if you become disoriented?
out
This section of ICS provides services and support to the incident response effort in the form of personnel, facilities, and materials
Logistics
The percentage of oxygen normally found in the atmosphere
21%
What type of mechanical advantage do prying tools provide the firefighter?
Leverage
P.A.S.S. is an acronym that describes the steps for using a fire extinguisher. It stands for this...
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
How many gallons per minute will a 2" tip on the deck gun flow?
1,000
This person is responsible for all interaction between Command and the media and coordinates the release of information on the incident situation
Public Information Officer
Name one reason that fires in newer homes are more dangerous.
synthetics burn faster and hotter
lightweight construction/trusses/collapse potential
open floor plans harder to search
Which two tools makes up the "irons"?
Flat head axe and halligan
What types of fire can a fire extinguisher rated as
ABC
extinguish?
Class A: Ordinary Combustibles
Class B: Flammable/Combustible liquids
Class C: Electrical
What are the two primary types of nozzles on handlines
Combo and smooth bore