Search
This type of search is detailed, systematic, and is usually conducted after fire suppression
Secondary Search
Shelter-in-place
This general term refers to removing heat, smoke, and gases by using fans, blowers, or similar tools.
Mechanical Ventilation
The process of striking a roof with a tool to determine where the roof supports are located.
Sounding
"The irons" refers to a married set of these two tools (be specific)
Halligan bar and flathead axe
In this type of fire attack, water is initially applied to the fire compartment from the exterior to improve conditions. Crews then proceed inside to perform direct, interior fire attack.
Transitional Attack
When placing a ladder for rescue, the tips of the ladder should be placed where in relation to the window
Below the sill / bottom
A connecting plate made of a thin sheet of steel; used to connect the components of a truss
Gusset plate
A portion of a wall that extends entirely above the roofline
Parapet
Likely more popular in Canada, the brass eagle on the fire helmet is sometimes replaced by a different brass animal.
Beaver
OVEIS stands for this
Oriented Vent Enter Isolate Search
Victims who are unconscious and in dangerous environments are removed using what kind of techniques
Emergency drags
This cut is often used for inspection and is only the width of the saw blade
Kerf cut
This type of ventilation relies on movement of air caused by the fog stream of a nozzle.
Hydraulic ventilation
When marking doors during search operation a "\" symbol means what?
Search is in progress
This term refers to a return to flaming combustion after apparent but incomplete extinguishment
This type of roof cut is only used for peaked roofs with plywood, OSB, or similar roof decking and only utilizes vertical cuts.
Peak cut
This term refers to the condition in which smoke hangs low to the ground because of the presence of cold air.
Smoke inversion
IAFF Local 2 is made up of members from what fire department?
Chicago Fire