Fire History
PPE
SCBA
Acronyms
"Yeager-isms"
100
He is known as "America's first Fire Chief"
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
100
This will provide an audio and visual indication when a firefighter has been motionless for too long
What is a "PASS" device?
100
This is the maximum amount bottles should be filled to
What is 4500 psi?
100
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
100
(blank) is smooth, and smooth is (blank)
SLOW is smooth, and smooth is FAST!!!
200
This historical item is used to indicate an Officer's rank in today's fire service
What is a bugle?
200
After you have donned your PPE, you should do this next
What is "Buddy Check!"
200
This is what firefighters actually breathe when wearing SCBA
What is "compressed air"
NOT oxygen!
200
SCBA
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
200
"If you're (blank), you're (blank).
If you're (blank), you're (blank)
If you're (blank), you're (blank)"
"If you're early, you're on time
If you're on time, you're late
If you're late, you're fired!"
300
What is a "Maltese Cross?"
300
This is sometimes found on the back of a firefighter's coat and is used to drag them to safety
What is a "Drag Rescue Device"?
300
This plugs into the front of your mask and provides your air
What is a "regulator"?
300
RIT
Rapid Intervention Team
300
"Two is (blank), and one is (blank)"
"Two is one, and one is none!"
400
These were traditionally found on street corners and used to signal an emergency to the fire department
What is a "Fire Alarm Box"?
400
This is a fire resistant material that you don over your SCBA mask to protect any exposed skin
What is a fire "hood"?
400
These are the two methods or donning an SCBA
What are the "Over the Head" and "Backpack" methods?
400
PASS
Personal Alert Safety System
500
These were used to indicate a building was insured against fire damage by a specific Fire Company
What are "Fire Marks"
500
This type of PPE is lighter weight and not intended for use for structural firefighting
What is "Wildland" PPE?
500
This should the most important thing to do when you doff your SCBA
What is extending all four straps
500
I.D.L.H.
What is "Immediate Danger to Life or Health"?