Building Construction
Which type of building construction provides the highest level of protection from fire and structural collapse?
Type I
What types of materials do Class B fires involve?
Combustible liquids and gases
Applying water to a fire is an example of what type of extinguishment method:
temperature reduction
Which type of hose transports water from the hydrant or static water source to the pumping apparatus?
Supply hose
Engine 11 holds how many gallons of water?
1,000 gallons
Type IV buildings are constructed of:
large-dimensioned lumber
energized electrical equipment
Directing short bursts of water into the hot gas layer will do what?
will cool the gas layer and reduce chances of the gases igniting.
Which hose roll leaves only one coupling exposed?
Straight Roll
How tall does Ladder 1 extend?
102'
Which type of building construction may have interior walls and beams constructed of wood, but requires that exterior walls be made of noncombustible materials?
Type III
What is the PASS method stand for?
Pull the pin, Aim the hose/nozzle, Squeeze the nozzle, Sweep at the base of the fire.
What is the first action that should be taken at a vehicle fire incident?
Establish scene safety
Which is the best way to load large diameter supply hose?
Flat Load
According to departmental SOG's, what day is designated for Pre-Fire Plans?
Tuesday
What is a firefighter MOST likely to encounter in the space between a ceiling and a roof when performing ventilation?
Insulation
An empty portable fire extinguisher should be:
laid on its side
What is a transitional attack?
Water is applied from the exterior first to transition the fire from ventilation-limited to fuel-limited
Preconnected attack hose must be deployed how?
Fully deployed from the hose bed before charging the line
How many sick hours does an employee at the Tifton Fire Department accrue a year?
96 hours a year
What are the three main types of roofs that firefighters are likely to encounter?
Flat, pitched, arched
Which method of fire extinguishment forms an oxygen-excluding soapy foam over the surface of the burning materials?
Saponification
What part of a ground cover fire spreads the most rapidly and usually does the most damage?
Head
What is a higbee indicator?
Notches or grooves cut into coupling lugs to identify by touch or sight the exact location of the higbee cut.
Name all nine Lieutenants.
Joe Perry, Warren Elder, Wes Thornhill, Elliot Whitley, Lindsey Tucker, Adrian Hicks, John Domagala, Chris Thomas, Kiefer Daughtry