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Ignition, Growth, flashover, fully developed fire, decay
the five distinct stages in the growth of a fire
Non-combustive
Fire resistant
TYPE 1 Construction
A coupling that reduces the size of male threads, so that female threads of a corresponding smaller size may be attached.
Reducer Coupling
A tool that has a head that is designed with a point and a hook. The point allows the pole to penetrate materials and the hook allows them to be pulled or moved.
Pike Pole
Condition that causes death because of a deficient amount of oxygen and an excessive amount of carbon monoxide and/or other gases in the blood.
Asphyxiation
Roll over takes place in what stage
Growth stage
Steel with concrete--but mostly steel
TYPE 2 Construction
A coupling that has male NST threads which connect to a "sexless" coupling that uses a quick connect fitting. It is used to couple SFD hose to hydrants or appliances of neighboring fire departments.
Storz Adaptor Coupling
Pushing and Pooling tool used to pull the lock cylinder out of a door... exposing the locking mechanism so it can be unlocked easily.
K-Tool
Condition caused by a deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching body tissues.
Hypoxia
The flash over stage normally occurs at the time the temperature of the upper smoke layer reaches what temperature
1100°F (600°C)
Residential
Wood frame
TYPE 5 Construction
An appliance designed to branch a singular water source into two or more hose lines. It has a female threaded inlet and male threaded outlets. It is equipped with quarter-turn-ball or gated valves to control the flow of water.
Wye
Hand-Powered hydraulic tool... quickly open doors.
Rabbet Tool
Accumulation of fluids in the lungs.
Pulmonary Edema
When fresh air is allowed into a space before the fuel vapor cools below its flashpoint and ignites explosively
Backdraft
Brick on outside, wood on inside
TYPE 3 Construction
Couplings are always identified from the ______ side to the ______ side
female to male
A fundamental tool of a firefighter. Although the uses of this type of tool are varied, it is primarily used for forcible entry and ventilation.
Axes
Cancer-producing substance.
Carcinogen
Pound for pound, liquid fuels produce how much more heat than wood
2 1/2 times more
Mill construction
Churches/ warehouses/ etc
TYPE 4 Construction
An automatic gallonage nozzle used with 1 ¾" or 2 ½" handlines for offensive fire attack, hydraulic ventilation, defensive exposure protection, wash downs, and overhaul.
Task Force Tip (TFT) Nozzle
Multipurpose tool that can be used for forcible entry and ventilation applications because of its unique head design
Clemens Hook
Heat illness caused by exposure to excessive heat; symptoms include weakness, cold and clammy skin, heavy perspiration, rapid and shallow breathing, weak pulse, dizziness, and sometimes unconsciousness.
Heat Exhaustion