SCBA Basics
Donning / Doffing
RESCUE
FORCIBLE ENTRY
ITS IN THE WALLS!!
100
What does (SCBA) stand for?
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
100
When hose is laid from the water source to the fire.
What is a forward lay?
100
A rapid ,thorough search done to locate victims as soon as possible.
What is a primary search?
100
Used with a halligan type tool, the device useful in pulling all types of lock cylinders.
What is a K-tool
100
Proper ventilation is important in preventing this "transition from growth to fully developed fire" event from occuring.
What is flashover?
200
Name 2 of the many harmful gasses produced by combustion that the SCBA protects you from?
What is - Carbon Monoxide Carbon Dioxide Hydrogen Cyanide Hydrogen Chloride Hydrogen Sulfide Phosgene / Ammonia Formaldehyde
200
Occurs when the flow of water in a hose line is stopped suddenly resulting in a water surge.
What is water hammer?
200
Immediately activate the PASS device.
What should a firefighter do when injured, trapped or lost, etc.
200
Process used to force open a sectional overhead door.
What is pry up from the bottom?
200
With positive pressure ventilation, the discharge opening must be this size.
What is the same size as the entry opening?
300
When should you use an SCBA?
What is - In any IDLH atmosphere?
300
The type of stream resulting from the use of a smoothbore nozzle.
What is solid stream?
300
Providing additional support to key places between a vehicle and the ground to prevent further movement.
What is stabilization?
300
A tool/device used mainly to cut steel and/or concrete.
What is K-12/ rescue saw.
300
This hose roll has a built-in strap formed from the hose itself.
What is a self-locking twin donut roll?
400
Although they protect you from a variety of hazards, all respiratory protection equipment has limitations. Name 2?
Lack of Physical Condition by wearer Lack of Agility Psychological Limitations Limited Visibility Decreased ability to Communicate Decreased Mobility
400
The most common type of foam proportioner that can be connected at any point in the hose lay.
What is an in-line foam eductor?
400
Using a spring-loaded center punch or striking with a sharp point at the lower corner.
How do you remove tempered glass from side and rear windows?
400
The two tools that most take for entry into residential structures.
What is the halligan and flat head axe?
400
Manual used in determining firefighter actions dealing with chemicals and/or hazordous materials.
What is the Emergency Response Guidebook?
500
What are the two methods of donning the SCBA?
Over the Head Coat method
500
Used to achieve maximum water surface for heat absorption and is composed of very fine water droplets.
What is a fog stream?
500
The pattern of collapse when outer walls remain standing and the floors or roof fail in the middle leaving voids on both sides of the collapse.
What is a V-shaped collapse?
500
Assembly of ropes and blocks through which a line passes to multiply pulling force.
What is tackle?
500
By looking for discolored walls, feeling for heat, and listening for popping sounds.
How does a firefighter check for hidden fires/ extension using his/her senses?
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