Fire Behavior
What occurs when the 3 elements of the fire tetrahedron are met?
What is a Chain reaction.
What is the difference between modern and legacy building materials.
Modern Materials: Man-made, Plastics, synthetics, and polyurethane and polyester. Much Higher HRR(Heat Release Rate)
Legacy Materials: Natural materials, Cotton, wicker, solid wood, dimensional lumber. Much Lower HRR (Heat Release Rate)
What group is a class 9 hazard placard?
Miscellaneous hazardous materials/ Dangerous goods and articles.
What does the acronym AVPU Stand for? And what is it used to assess?
Alert
Verbal stimulus
Painful stimulus
Unresponsive
It is used to assess mental status.
How many feet of 1 3/4 is pre connected on Engine 465
500'
What are the 4 stages of a fire?
Incipient, Growth, Fully Developed and Decay.
How many types of building construction and what are they?
Type 1: Fire-Resistive
Type 2: Noncombustible
Type 3: Ordinary
Type 4: Heavy Timber
Type 5: Wood-frame.
How often does the DOT release a new ERG?
Every 4 years.
What is the adult dose of Epinephrine for Allergic reaction?
1:1000 0.5mg IM, Can repeat up to 2 times.
What is the ladder compliment on ENG 465?
24'
14'
Attic
Step ladder.
What stage of a fire does rollover take place.What can this be an indication of?
Growth. It can be a warning sign that condition for a flashover are present.
How many stories is a typical Cape Cod home above ground. And what will the the top floor contain?
1.5
Knee walls and may contain dormers.
What is the NOVA Standard for calling a Mayday?
Unit number and riding position
Name of the firefighter
Location of the mayday
Nature of the mayday.
What are the 5 main types of shock?
Cardiogenic
Hypovolemic
Anaphylactic
Septic
Neurogenic
What is the Height and GVWR of ENG 29
9.9' and 42,000 lbs
When does the decay period begin.
When the available oxygen can no longer support combustion.
What are two common types of studs found in walls and what distance are the studs commonly found apart?
Wooden or lightweight Aluminum.
16" or 24" apart.
How many gallons of water does it take to extinguish a lithium battery car fire?
It can take 6,000-8,000 gallons of water.
What position should you place a patient experiencing PRE-Eclampsia?
In the Left Lateral Recumbent position.
How many discharges can be found on Eng. 465?
10
What does dense smoke with no visible flame in a tightly closed compartment indicate?
Risk of a possible backdraft.
Exposed engineered I beams can fail within how many minutes of being Exposed to fire?
5 mins
What does Lithium batteries off gas while they are burning.
Hydrogen, CO, CO2, Hydrogen Fluoride.
What causes "Shark fins" on Capnography.
Bronchospasm (Can be an indication that patient has COPD)
What tools are located in the officer side tool compartment?
Bolt cutters, K tool, Flat head axe, Halligan, Hydro ram, Pry bar, New York hook combos x2, Pipe wrench.