Intro to Fire Service & Safety
Performs forcible entry, search & rescue, ventilation, salvage overhaul, and utilities control
Truck Company
_____ provide the goal or purpose of the lesson and indicate the desired performance of the participant.
Learning Objectives
Structural overhaul typically begins in the are of _____
most severe fire development
Test lengths of hose should not exceed _____ in length.
what is 300ft
Flammable liquids that could mix readily with water
Polar Solvents
Personnel who provide emergency services to external customers
Line Personnel
A type of sprinkler system that has air or nitrogen under pressure to replace water above the valve.
Dry Pipe
What helps prevent damage to flooring during overhaul operations?
floor runners
This should be consulted for instructions on proper safety and handling
What is safety data sheet SDS
CAFS stands for what
Compressed air foam systems
Common respiratory diseases include asthma, lung cancer, and __________
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Automatic sprinkler systems may be equipped with a ___ that initiates an alarm when water begins to flow in the system
Once the area of origin has been identified _______ is the next step of the operation.
Fire cause determination
This device prevents whiplash in the event of a ruptured hose line while hose testing
what is hose test gate valve
Water additives that help to penetrate fuels better than water alone due to reduced surface tension
Wetting Agents
An effective wellness program should offer counseling and education on topics such as (name 3)
Nutrition, Infection control, Hypertension, Weight Control, Physical Conditioning, Mental Health, Tobacco Cessation, Vaccines and Immunization
The NAEYC defines "young children" as children age from _____ to ____
Birth to 8 years
What are pumps used to remove water from basements, elevator, shafts, and sumps.
Dewatering Devices
this machine typically inspects and maintain apparatus electrical systems and apparatus mounted lights and generators
what is driver/operator
Perflourooctanesulfonice acid and perfluorooctanoic acid are both chemicals that are contained in AFFF foams. These are both types of ______, chemicals that have harmful effects on animals and humans.
PFAS (Polyfluoroalkyl substances)
Multiple companies within a response area are grouped into a battalion or a ______
Response District
Alarm systems connected directly to the emergency services telecommunications center usually over a telephone line or dedicated radio frequency
Remote Receiving Systems
What method is commonly used for two-firefighter deployment of a large salvage cover?
Balloon throw (italicized)
NFPA standard for the care, use, inspection, service testing and replacement of fire hose, couplings, nozzles, and fire hose appliances
what is NFPA 1962
3 types of foam proportioners
In-line foam eductors
Foam nozzle eductors
apparatus-mounted proportioners