FIRE HOSE
Abrasions, cuts and tears are examples of what kind of damage to fire hose
What is mechanical damage
When hose is laid from the water source to the fire.
What is a forward lay?
Fixed length ladder with hooks on one end
What is a roof ladder
What is stabilization
Electronic, lack of motion sensor that sounds a loud alarm when a firefighter becomes motionless. Can also be manually activated
What is a personal alert safety system (PASS)
Exposure to fire, high heat or freezing temperatures are examples of what kind of damage to hose
What is thermal damage
Wooden or metal pieces that prevent the fly section from being extended too far
What are stops
This is placed against the outer curve of a tire to prevent the apparatus from rolling
What is a wheel chock
Atmosphere containing less than the normal 19.5% oxygen. (At least 16% oxygen is needed to produce flames or sustain human life)
What is an oxygen deficient atmosphere
Attack by mold and mildew is an example of what kind of damage to hose
What is organic damage
Devices attached to the inside of the beams on the fly sections used to hold the fly section in place after it has been extended.
What are pawls
Device that takes up slack in a seat belt; prevents the passenger from being thrown forward in the event of a crash
What is a pretensioner
SCBA that allows exhaled air to be discharged or vented into the atmosphere.
What is an open-circuit self contained breathing apparatus
Deterioration due to solvent action on synthetic materials and natural fibers is what kind of damage to hose
What is chemical damage
Fitting used to attach a larger diameter hose to a smaller diameter hose.
What is a reducer
Cross members that provide the foothold for climbing.
What are rungs
Post between the front and rear doors on a four-door vehicle
What is the B post
Manual used in determining firefighter actions dealing with chemicals and/or hazardous materials.
What is the Emergency Response Guidebook?
Twin locking dougnut and straight are examples of what
What are types of hose rolls
A small, grooved wheel through which the halyard is drawn on an extension ladder.
What is a pulley
Bolt on a vehicle's door frame that the door latches onto in order to close
What is a nader pin
A very small particle of solid material such as dust that is suspended in the atmosphere
what is a particulate